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samedi 1 octobre 2016

Action Launcher 3 update introduces Quickcuts and other Android 7.1 Nougat features

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Google's October 4th event is right around the corner and fans are looking forward to seeing the Search Giant's new hardware. But many of us also have our eyes on new software. We have seen some of the new Pixel Launcher and there's an APK file available, but some of you prefer going with legit Google Play Store downloads.

If you fall within this category of users, you might want to get the latest version of Action Launcher 3. The popular application has just been updated with a flurry of Android 7.1 Nougat features, including a recreation of launcher shortcuts.

They call them "Quickcuts" and work much like Apple's 3D Touch. You can swipe from any compatible icon to see a list of shortcuts for that specific app.

Though Quickcuts are the most exciting addition, there are plenty of other Android 7.1 Nougat features included in this update.

What's new:

Introducing Quickcuts, which brings Android 7.1's new launcher shortcuts to current versions of Android. Just swipe a compatible icon to reveal the shortcuts!
Option to use Android 7.1 style round icons.
Integrate Pixel Launcher's rumored All Apps drawer. Swipe up on the dock to reveal All Apps.
Two Pixel Launcher inspired style folder types.
Add tinted dock background and caret page indicator.
Add Google "pill" & date widgets.

Pretty neat, right? You can grab the update straight from the Google Play Store now, so go give these new features a try!

Download Action Launcher 3 now

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10 best Temple Run style Android games

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Temple Run is one of the most popular games in the history of Android. Virtually everyone has tried the game before. Even if you love the mechanics, the game can get boring thanks to its repetitive nature. The good news is that there are other options available. Here are the best Temple Run style games for Android!

Alto's Adventure

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Alto's Adventure came out in 2016 and it's been a phenomenal success. It's a 2D, side-scrolling infinite runner where you must descend the never-ending hill, avoid obstacle, collect coins, and corral runaway llamas. The graphics are simple, but effective and the mechanics are easy enough to learn quickly. You'll also have tricks to pull off, goals to finish, and leaderboards to top. It's freemium game like most Temple Run style games, but you should be able to enjoy it anyway.

Download now on Google Play!
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Despicable Me (Minion Rush)

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Despicable Me is a fairly classic infinite runner. It uses the traditional third-person view and you'll play as a Minion as you run around, avoid obstacles, take on boss fights, and collect items. The settings are based on the popular movies. That means it's colorful and vibrant. The game is also kid-friendly which makes it an easy decision for parents. It's a freemium game which isn't ideal and it's quite aggressive with it, but it's good once you get passed that.

Download now on Google Play!

Into the Dead

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Into the Dead is another infinite runner that does things a little bit differently. In this title, you'll be running for your life through a never-ending hoard of zombies that are trying to get at you. You'll be provided with weaponry and means to defend yourself and you're tasked with staying alive as long as possible. The graphics provide a spooky atmosphere and it makes the entire experience just delightful. There are also leaderboards for you to climb as well as missions and goals to complete. It's not quite like Temple Run, but it's just as good.

Download now on Google Play!

Jetpack Joyride

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Jetpack Joyride is one of the most popular infinite runners out there. It's a side-scrolling runner where you play as a dude named Barry. Barry also has a jetpack, obviously. Your goal will be to make it as far as you can while you avoid obstacles, take down bad guys, and collect as many coins as possible. The coins you collect can then be traded in for new gear, new vehicles, and power ups. It features one-touch game play which makes it easy to play on the subway. It's not quite like Temple Run, but you get the same level of enjoyment out of it!

Download now on Google Play!

Smash Hit

[Price: Free / $1.99]
Smash Hit is one of the few infinite runners that is also a pay-once game. You'll have a first person perspective in this one and you'll be throwing metal balls at panes of glass to avoid getting hit. The trick is that the number of balls you have available to throw also doubles as your life total so you'll want to be careful when and where you throw. It also features an online multiplayer mode, saved games, and stats if you get the pro version. It's beautifully done and remains one of the best games like Temple Run.

Download now on Google Play!

Sonic Dash 1 and 2

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Sonic Dash 1 and 2 are temple run style games that feature everyone's favorite blue hedgehog. These games will have you doing the exact same sorts of things you did in the classic video games, including collecting coins, avoiding obstacles, and defeating Dr Robotnik. They just take place in an infinite runner setting instead of a game with levels. Everything works about as well as you'd expect and you can also play with Knuckles, Tails, Amy, and a new character named Sticks. It's a freemium game through-and-through, so do keep that in mind.

Download now on Google Play!

Subway Surfers

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Subway Surfers is one of the most popular infinite runners of all time. It might even be up there with Temple Run itself. This game seems to have a little bit of everything. You'll be jumping on trains, flying on a jetpack, surfing with a hoverboard, and, of course, you'll be dodging obstacles and keeping away from the big bad guy. It's a simple game with colorful graphics, and it's even kid friendly. You can't ask for much more in a game like Temple Run. The only bad part is the freemium price tag.

Download now on Google Play!

Supersonic HD

[Price: Free / $0.99]
Supersonic HD is another one of those rare infinite runners that has a pay-once price tag. This game features minimal graphics, intense game play, and power ups that you don't have to spend real money to get. The idea for this one is that you're traveling through a tunnel and you have to keep time on the clock. There are items to pick up that increase your time and you'll need to avoid obstacles to keep going. It's a bit intense, especially if you get motion sick, but it's still pretty enjoyable. You can also add your own music to the game which will create environments based on your music.

Download now on Google Play!

Yodo1 Games

[Price: Free with in-app purchase]
Yodo1 Games have an increasing collection of fun little infinite runners. You've probably heard of their bigger hits like Crossy Road and Rodeo Stampede, but they also have titles such as Looty Dungeon, and Rooms of Doom that are equally good. All of their games have a certain look and feel to them so once you've played one, you pretty much know what you're getting into with the others. They're all freemium games, but their freemium strategy is far more relaxed than most.

Download now on Google Play!

Zombie Highway 2

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Zombie Highway 2 is an infinite runner where you drive down a road forever while fending off zombies. They'll jump from various parts of the road on to your vehicle and attempt to flip you over. You'll be able to use obstacles in the road to scrape them off and you'll also have some weapons at your disposal. There are also options for what kind of cards you use, power ups, and you'll have a list of objectives that you can complete as well. It's pretty fun, at least for a while.

Download now on Google Play!

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vendredi 30 septembre 2016

Type in 5 different languages at once with latest SwiftKey Beta

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SwiftKey has been on the news a lot as of late: it got itself in a bit of an awkward situation a few months ago and had to suspend its cloud syncing, and just a few weeks ago, it announced that the keyboard will now be powered by a neural network to improve suggestions. With the latest beta, SwiftKey takes that even further by adding more languages, and now you can even type in five different languages at once!

Among the new additions that are coming with the latest beta, the biggest one might be its support for five simultaneous languages. Yes, five. If you are multilingual – and especially if you speak more than two languages – switching back and forth between languages can be very annoying. SwiftKey already supported two languages to be typed at once, but now the company has increased that number to five. No more tediously searching for the right language!

Another is the expansion of its neural network support. Earlier in September, SwiftKey introduced us to its new word prediction system: a neural network. It essentially looks at the whole sentence rather than a few preceding words to offer better suggestions. Unfortunately, the neural network was only available for English, but now French, German, and Spanish will also be powered by the company's neural network.

With the latest beta version, you also get more language support and some UI changes. You can check out the full changelog below:

You can now type in 5 languages at once!
We've added 4 new languages: Sindhi Pakistan, Pashto, Scottish Gaelic, Uyghur
New Neural Net languages: French, German & Spanish
You can now turn on/off key press popups
New setting in a tablet layout to turn on/off dedicated emoji key that appears to the left of the space bar
No more red underlines when typing in multiple languages
Bottom row now visible on stroke + emoji + arrow + landscape layout

iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note 7 Camera Shootout

This post originally appeared on our sister site TabTimes.com

It's the battle of the beasts, with the iPhone 7 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fighting over the title for the best over-sized smartphone in the market. But let's put all other features and capabilities aside to focus on the camera, easily one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a good smartphone.

We have been playing around with both devices for some time and decided to put their shooters against each other in a feisty encounter in Sydney. Which will come out victorious? Let's compare some images to find out.

In the galleries below, images captured by the Apple iPhone 7 Plus are on the left, while images from the Galaxy Note 7 are on the right. All images have been compressed to 1440 pixels wide and you can see the full, unedited images in our Flickr gallery.

Gallery 1

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is outputting warmer tones and more saturated colors, which some may argue gives this specific image a bit of a more dramatic look. It's certainly a nice photo, but once we look closer we can see the iPhone 7 Plus image on the left does display crisper details on the rocks. The iPhone also seems to capture a much more realistic photo.

Gallery 2

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is definitely winning this round. Samsung's photo shows improved exposure on the front, all while showing superior shadow handling in the background. The iPhone's picture also seems to have duller colors, in general. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 appears to handle dynamic range much better.

Gallery 3

Once again, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is displaying better handling of shadows and highlights. Furthermore, the image on the right shows more detail. The iPhone 7 Plus does capture a great image too, but the tint seems to be a bit too green.

Gallery 4

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 continues proving its camera performance with better shadows and highlights. Just take a look at the darker areas in the park and you will see how much more detail the Samsung phablet captures. Some prefer the way Samsung works with temperature, but those who prefer warmer images might like the iPhone 7 Plus image better.

Gallery 5

The iPhone's odd green tint is back, but that is not the only thing making its photo a bit inferior. We manage to see more details in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 photo's image. It is crisper, there's more visibility in the shade and even the buildings in the background look clearer.

Gallery 6

The iPhone 7 Plus image does show more detail in the background, but its colors seem a little duller. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is producing a striking image with great shadow handling, but its colors seem to be over-saturated. Neither is perfect, but the Galaxy Note 7's photo does look prettier.

Gallery 7

What's going on with the iPhone 7 Plus? It must not be great for shooting cities. The green hue is back and shadows seem much less visible. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may provide an image that seems a bit overly processed and almost looks like a filter was added, but at least it's a good picture.

Gallery 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is on fire! OK… excuse the joke. But really, it just keeps producing better images than the iPhone 7 Plus. Just take a look at the crisp details in buildings and the shadowed areas. You can see much more of what's going on. It does still show signs of over-processing, though.

Gallery 9

I am a bit broken with this one. I happen to like the color reproduction and contrast in the iPhone's photo, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 image does still handle shadows much better. Just take a look at the streets down below and see the difference in detail.

Gallery 10

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This is a very similar image to some of the ones we have seen above, so don't be surprised to see similar results. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handles shadows and details better. And yes, both the green tint (iPhone) and the colder temperature (Samsung) are back.

Gallery 11

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The iPhone 7 Plus definitely wins this round, and I believe it is mostly because it knew how to work the exposure and processing better. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is lighting up the building too much, as well as making it warmer (too warm for our liking). Therefore, the iPhone image shows less distractions and better details.

Gallery 12

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Great photograph, right? What a stunning city, and both did a great job capturing, but I feel like Samsung's camera makes the city look more… alive. The way the lights and colors pop out really makes the image more enticing.

Gallery 13

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Except for their odd coloring tendencies, both images seem to be equally as good. The only main difference is that I feel the iPhone 7 Plus managed to capture a bit more details of the city in the background. But they both need to be able to handle the contrast and dynamic range a bit better. The bridge itself is too under-exposed in both instances.

Gallery 14

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Things start changing once we get a little closer to our subject. In these images there's an interesting shift, as the iPhone 7 Plus now seems to show much better exposure and color reproduction. The sculpture is shown in more detail, the building in the back looks clearer and the trees display a lot more detail.

We do notice there is more detail in the sky with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, though. The iPhone 7 Plus image displays no sky at all! It's just white.

Gallery 15

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Exposure and details show better in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7-taken image this time around. We get a better view of the shadows in the sculpture, as well as under the fountain.

Gallery 16

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Both images here look great, but we can see a clear difference in processing. Samsung makes all the colors saturated and images crisper. We do notice its easier to see details in the iPhone image, though. Especially when looking at the people and the building's outer side.

Wrap up

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You can't go wrong with either camera, but it is true that they are very different. In terms of quality and detail, both devices have their specific strengths and weaknesses.

Mainly, I notice that the iPhone 7 Plus may be for those who want a more realistic photo experience. The colors can be dull and the shadows too harsh, but they do produce what seems like a more accurate representation of the scene. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may be for those who want images that really pop. They are good at dramatizing images in processing, but a few elements may make photos look a bit too artificial at times.

At the same time, each phone has a tendency to alter color, depending on the subject being photographed. We noticed warmer colors and a greenish tint in a few of the iPhone 7 Plus photographs, while shots coming from the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 looks colder and more saturated.

What do you make of these image comparisons though? Which photos do you think suit your preferences better? Vote in the poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

This post originally appeared on our sister site TabTimes.com

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Burly Men at Sea is a storybook-esque adventure worth having, now out for Android

Looking for something a little different to check out this weekend, now that the work (or school) week is over? Burly Men at Sea might be exactly what you're looking for. This unique storybook-esque game is the brain child of Brain&Brain (pun intended), a husband-and-wife developer team, and it's now out on Android.

Based on a 20th century Scandinavian folklore, the game's storyline revolves around the three brothers named Brave Beard, Hasty Beard and Steady Beard who set out to find a map in a bottle, only to end up awash on a shore. What makes the game standout is its storybook structure. Each playthrough is designed for completion in a single sitting, but once that story is over, there are plenty of new playthroughs waiting for you the next time you start up the game.

Burly Men at Sea draws its strength from a lot of factors such as its minimalist design, outlandish characterization and some elements of surprise. The simplicity in particular is, perhaps, what will appeal most to the gamers. Plus, you get to relax with its atmospheric soundtrack and pastel colors on the screen.

Burly Men at Sea is available for download from the Play Store now for $4.99. What do you think of this one? Anyone try it out yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Get it from the Play Store

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