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mercredi 2 novembre 2016

Best Android phones (November 2016): our picks, plus a giveaway

With Android thoroughly dominating the mobile industry, picking the best Android smartphones is almost synonymous with choosing the best smartphones, period. But while Android phones have few real opponents on other platforms, internal competition is incredibly fierce.

From sleek devices that impress with premium design, to powerhouses brimming with features, to all-around great devices, and affordable phones that punch above their weight, the Android ecosystem is populated by a staggering variety of attractive phones.

But "greatness" is subjective, and sometimes spec sheets and feature lists are not enough to make an idea of how good a phone really is. In this roundup, we're looking at the absolute best – the Android phones you can't go wrong with.

Editor's note: We will be updating this list regularly as new devices launch.
Update, November 2016: This month we removed the Nexus 6P from our list to make room for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL and LG V20.

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL are here, and they truly are some amazing smartphones.

Not only are they the first phones to ship with the Google Assistant on board, they also come with plenty of exclusive software features and some of the best smartphone cameras in existence.

Under the hood, they sport some killer specs, too. Both devices have an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage and long-lasting batteries. The overall design of these phones may not be the most unique, but they do feel like premium phones through and through.

There are a few things about these phones that will turn some people away, though. For starters, they only sport an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning they're not nearly as waterproof as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. There are ways around that, but none that will make the devices truly waterproof. Plus, if you buy the Verizon model, you'll have to deal with a small amount of bloatware (though you will be able to uninstall it), you won't be able to unlock the bootloader, and Verizon will be handling all Pixel and Pixel XL software updates (though the company swears it won't delay them).

If you're in the market for a new flagship Android phone and don't mind spending over $650, you should buy the Pixel or Pixel XL… these are two of the best Android phones out there.

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Specs

Google Pixel

  • 5.0-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441ppi
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
  • 12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
  • Non-removable 2,770mAh battery
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
  • 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6mm, 143g

Google Pixel XL

  • 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
  • 12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
  • Non-removable 3,450mAh battery
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
  • 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6mm, 168g

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren't without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn't offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.

Now the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made their way to the masses, and they fix many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While they don't offer removable batteries, Samsung included expandable storage on both handsets in case the 32 GB of on-board storage isn't enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bumps on the back and made the devices a little thicker to make room for larger batteries.

In terms of specs, these are top-of-the-line smartphones. They come with Quad HD Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors, 4 GB of RAM, great 12 MP rear-facing cameras and run the latest version of Android. Instead of featuring the same screen sizes this time around though, Samsung kept the S7 at a smaller 5.1 inches, while the S7 Edge has been bumped up to a larger 5.5-inch panel.

Seriously, these are some incredible smartphones. They are a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.

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Specs

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577 ppi
  • Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
  • 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
  • Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm, 152 g

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

  • 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534 ppi
  • Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
  • 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
  • Non-removable 3600 mAh battery
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm, 157 g

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LG V20

The V20 is basically the phone for power users. It has a a big Quad HD display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 processor, plenty of RAM and on-board storage, dual 16MP rear-facing cameras, and a removable 3,200mAh battery. Of course, the unique Second Screen makes a return this year, along with the addition of Quad DAC, military standard durability, and it's already running Android 7.0 Nougat.

If top-of-the-line specs and an impressive feature set is what you're looking for, you can't go wrong with the V20.

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Specs

  • 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 513ppi
    • Secondary display: 2.1-inch IPS LCD display with 160 x 1040 resolution, 513 ppi
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
  • Dual 16 and 8MP rear cameras, 5MP front camera
  • Removable 3,200mAh battery
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
  • 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6mm, 174g

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Moto Z and Moto Z Force

Motorola (well, Lenovo actually) is doing something different with their flagship phones this year. Instead of releasing just one flagship under the Moto X moniker, they've decided to release two new smartphones that do things a bit out of the ordinary. The Moto Z and Moto Z Force not only bring flagship-level specs, but also support for modules.

These modules, called Moto Mods, attach to the back of both phones via magnets. There are only a few available right now, but they actually bring some handy features to the phones. You can purchase an external battery module, a powerful speaker, and even a projector!

They both have killer specs, too. Both devices come with a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage, expandable memory, and run Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. You might be wondering – what's the difference between these two phones? The standard Moto Z is super thin at only 5.2mm in thickness, but it only comes with a 2600mAh battery. The Moto Z Force is thicker, has a 3500mAh battery, and also has a shatterproof display.

These aren't the cheapest phones on the market, but they're certainly some of the best.

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Specs

Moto Z

  • 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppi
  • Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
  • 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
  • Non-removable 2600mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2mm, 136g

Moto Z Force

  • 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppi
  • Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
  • 21MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
  • Non-removable 3500mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 155.9 x 75.8 x 7mm, 163g

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Buy the Moto Z from Amazon
Buy the Moto Z Force from Amazon

ZTE Axon 7

ZTE's Axon Pro from 2015 was a good phone, but it fell short in a few key areas. It came to market with only one storage option, no expandable memory, and the dual camera setup on the back of the device felt a bit gimmicky. Not only does the company's latest flagship fix all of those problems, it brings much more to the table.

It has a big 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, the latest Snapdragon processor, plenty of RAM, multiple storage options, and yes, expandable memory up to 256GB. It also sports some killer front-facing speakers, all-day battery life, a great camera, and a sleek, attractive design. While certain parts of the software could use a little more polish, the ZTE Axon 7 goes toe-to-toe with the best in the Android market. It's also inexpensive at only $400, making this an even more attractive option for folks looking to score a solid flagship device.

Specs

  • 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 538ppi
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4/6GB of RAM
  • 64/128GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
  • 20MP front camera, 8MP rear camera
  • Non-removable 3250mAh battery
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • 151.7 x 75 x 7.9mm, 175g

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HTC 10

HTC needed a saving grace this year, and the 10 just may be it. The Taiwanese company finally designed a phone that's different enough from its predecessor yet still sports a familiar design language. With an all-metal chassis, front-mounted fingerprint sensor and a new-and-improved speaker setup, the HTC 10 easily made its way to our best Android phones list.

Under the hood, the 10 comes with some killer specs. A 5.2-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor and 4 GB of RAM are in line with most other flagships this year, and it also comes with expandable storage up to 200 GB and a 3000 mAh battery that will have no problems lasting an entire day on a single charge. HTC also improved the camera this time around, which was a big flaw in last year's One M9 flagship.

All in all, the HTC 10 is an awesome device. Great specs and a solid build quality are what you'll get here… what more could you ask for?

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Specs

  • 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 565ppi
  • 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
  • 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
  • Non-removable 3000mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm, 161g

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LG G5

While the Galaxy S7 series is a minor refresh in terms of design, the LG G5 sees a massive departure from the design language used in the G series, ditching the rear volume/power setup that first debuted with the LG G2. The G5 also adopts a unibody metallic design that has a removable cap for access to the removable battery and a port for modules that allow users to expand the phone's capabilities by adding a camera grip and other special accessories.

The distinctly different design of the LG G5 may not be for everyone, but there's little denying that LG has went out of its way to try and innovate in a market where big changes like this aren't all that common.

Spec wise, we're looking at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with 4 GB RAM, a 5.3-inch display, and 32 GB storage with microSD for expansion. The specs here are certainly impressive all across the board. It's also worth mentioning that LG has revamped its software, making it faster and less bloated. One controversial move with the software, however, is the removal of the app drawer in favor of what LG says is a "simplified experience."

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Specs

  • 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 554ppi
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
  • 16 and 8MP dual rear cameras, 8MP front camera
  • Removable 2800mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7mm, 159g

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Cast your vote, and participate in our giveaway!

There you have it – our picks from the best Android has to offer right now. Out of those listed, which do you feel is the very best? Be sure to sound off in the poll below. Each month we will also be conducting a giveaway, giving our readers a chance to win the phone with the most votes.

Winner, October 2016: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (18,555 total votes)

Congratulations to Dario M. from Slovenia, the winner of our October 2016 giveaway!

Best Android Phone (November 2016) International Giveaway!


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Why not put some of that tech-savviness to use and become a web developer?

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Yeah, sure, helping Grandma de-malware her computer is a perfectly functional humanitarian project, but wouldn't you rather be putting your skill to use to actually make some cash? The modern world runs on web development, and many experts agree that the current market is trending more and more toward freelance as opposed to the traditional 9-5.

Put 2 and 2 together and what do you get? Freelance web devs are on the rise.

However, it seems the only problem standing between you and never putting on pants or a tie again is simple: you don't know the first damn thing about being a web developer.

That's where Rob Percival comes in.

We first encountered Rob when we gave his Android app design course a spin and found him to be a delightful and informative instructor. We later actually interviewed him to find out more about how he became an online programming instructor and professional "code geek," and so far, our readers seem to have taken a liking to him.

Rob is the founder of Eco Web Hosting, a service that offers environmentally friendly website hosting options for conscientious site owners. He's also the guy who runs Code School, an annual summer program based out of Cambridge that teaches aspiring young students how to become masters of the digital world.

Rob holds a degree in Mathematics from Cambridge University, which might lead one to believe that he might be a difficult person to communicate with. Quite the opposite, as we found out during our own interview with him via Gary Sims last month. Rather, he's a passionate and articulate individual who is committed to helping students achieve their goals.

As a passionate advocate of the kind of freedom that being a web developer offers, Rob has started a class that teaches students all of the basics of web design using HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Python, MySQL, and more. The course spans over 291 lectures articulated over 30.5 hours of video and currently holds a 4.7 star rating out of over 8,000 ratings on Udemy.

During the process of this course, which currently hosts over 40,000 students, you'll learn how to build your own attractive and efficient websites by building 25 increasingly complex sites of your very own. It's all the schooling you'll need to kickstart your potential career as a web developer, if you're interested.

Normally this course goes for $200, which is fairly understandable considering the breadth and of information covered, but from now until the 15th of November, Rob is offering the entire package to new students for just $19. That's an astounding price, considering this course is capable of walking beginning users with no previous knowledge of coding up to an employable level of skill over the span of approximately a week's worth of training (considering you're self disciplined).

What's more, Rob is even offering to give you your money back if you're not finding the course as valuable as you had hoped within 30 days. If you're someone who has been interested in making a career out of the internet, this is essentially a riskless investment.

So what do you think? Ready to stop being everyone's go-to IT grunt and actually turn your skills into cash? Click the link below to dive into Rob Percival's web development course!

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Where did emoji come from?

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Emoji have become a fully integrated part of our digital communication, but where the hell did all these little hieroglyphics come from? Less than a decade ago nobody had even heard of them, and now plushie pillows of your favorite emoji litter every novelty shop and toy store. You can even find them in Bed, Bath and Beyond.

It turns out that the reason we have emoji is due to a relatively makeshift decision on the part of the Unicode Consortium that involves Japan, but before we get into that, first you have to know what the Unicode Consortium even is.

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The Unicode Consortium is a non-profit organization that's responsible for essentially making sure that computers all over the world can talk to each other without loss of information. Their standardizations are what make it possible for someone in Russia to send a text message to someone in England and – despite the alphabet differences – the message will arrive intact.

Part of the Unicode Consortium's job is to make sure that characters representing all languages are available for technology to make use of in an organized and efficient way. They're pretty damn thorough about their job, as Unicode Standard v. 9 even includes "Linear A," which is a writing system that was used in ancient Greece and which nobody has even deciphered.

So when the Unicode Consortium really started getting into the swing of things, they began establishing character sets from languages all over the world. However, when they got to Japan, they discovered that – as seems to happen frequently – Japan had done something strange while nobody in the Western world was really paying attention.

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Back in 1999, a Japanese engineer working with NTT DoCoMo's mobile internet platform i-mode had an interesting idea. Shigetaka Kurita was responsible for designing parts of i-mode's messaging features. As a fan of manga, Kurita acknowledged the value in shorthand expressions for emotions and thought they would be a worthwhile addition to the service's character database.

Taking inspiration from weather forecast symbols, existing ASCII emoticons which had been becoming increasingly popular, and the facial expressions of his friends and coworkers, Kurita designed the first set of 172 emoji. These were just 12×12 pixel affairs, but they soon grew popular in digital communication throughout Japan.

This photo provided by The Museum of Modern Art in New York shows the original set of 176 emojis, which the museum has acquired. The emojis were a gift to the museum from the phone company, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. (Shigetaka Kurita/NTT DoCoMo/Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art)

This photo provided by The Museum of Modern Art in New York. (Shigetaka Kurita/NTT DoCoMo/Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art)

Meanwhile, the rest of the world was still using crude emoticons ;)

Fun fact: "emoticon" is an English portmanteau of "emotion" and "icon." Although "emoji" seems to share some surface linguistic similarities, the two terms are actually completely unrelated. Emoji is a Japanese term that combines "e" (絵) meaning "picture" with "moji" (文字) meaning "character."

So when the Unicode Consortium went to add Japanese characters to their Standard, they discovered that, in addition to the sprawling number of kanji that make up the written language, Japan hand also shoved a bunch of extra crap into their lexicon as well. Literally, in fact, as the "pile of poo" emoji has rapidly become one of the most popular in use.

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The Unicode Consortium was faced with a fascinating challenge at this point. They could either include just the usual Japanese characters in their Standard, meaning that non-Japanese recipients of Japanese electronic messages wouldn't be privy to these curious little images, or they could include the whole kit and kaboodle.

This was actually a subtly important decision, although today it's more obvious as to why than it was even just six years ago. Since people are communicating more and more digitally, the potential of restricting certain forms of expression on the part of the Consortium puts them in a position of high responsibility. Although they may not have been cognizant of it at the time, their decision to include hearts, googly eyes, lightning bolts, and snowmen into the Standard would have cultural repercussions all over the world.

Although 'emoji' seems to share some surface linguistic similarities with 'emoticon,' the two terms are actually completely unrelated.

But it didn't happen right away.

Indeed, nobody outside of Japan really even noticed emoji until the iPhone came along. Apple's interest in selling iPhones in Japan served as the unexpected catalyst for the emoji revolution. Apple included the option for users to access emoji from the keyboard on their devices, and eventually, as Tom Scott puts it, "Someone in America discovered they could send a pile of poop to their friends in a text message." And the natural response was, "Hey! How did you even do that?"

This set off a viral explosion. Emoji are now in widespread use across the world, and their original, intended meanings have been shifted and altered thanks to the social phenomenon of memetic mutation. Hardly anyone, for instance, sends an eggplant when they are referencing an actual eggplant. The same goes with peaches.

Further interesting variations and misinterpretations come from emoji having their roots grounded firmly in Japanese manga/anime shorthand. Western users often use the "sleepy" emoji to indicate that they have a cold, owing to the droplet of liquid coming from the nose of the tiny yellow face. "Face with Look of Triumph" is another emoji that has suffered cultural misinterpretation, as Western users tend to interpret the puffs of air jetting from the icon's nostrils as a bull-like indicator of frustration and aggression, not victory.

Emoji standardization has only gotten more complicated. For one, our library of emoji is rapidly expanding, in part to facilitate concerns regarding gender and racial representation. And also because we need more food emoji.

Furthermore, since design interpretation of emoji is in the hands of basically anyone who cares to get involved, misinterpretation across devices and services is becoming more and more frequent. The "flushed face" emoji, for instance, expressed radically different emotions between Apple and Android, with Apple's "flushed face" appearing scandalized and concerned and Android's looking humbled and bashful at a kind word. Android has since adopted a "flushed face" emoji more similar to Apple's interpretation.

iOS emoji vs Android emoji

Other variations exist, such as Apple subbing out the "pistol" emoji for a more 'politically correct' squirt gun. Samsung devices also support their own set of completely different emoji designs that seem to have embraced the philosophy of, "if it ain't broke, fix it anyway," but at least they aren't as bad as LG's lineup.

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Facebook's recent efforts with Messenger emoji appear to be an attempt to strike a balance between different interpretations of emoji and may come to serve as a touchstone for emoji representation as we try to move closer to standardization.

So that's how emoji emerged from a Japanese-centric whim to a totally global phenomenon. Everyone from Millennials to tech-savvy moms are using them. Perhaps it just goes to show that in spite of our reliance on written language, a picture is still worth a thousand words after all.

What are your thoughts regarding the rise of emoji? Is this a helpful and important mode of expression, or a debasement of digital communication? Let us know your take in the comments below!

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You can now access LastPass on multiple devices for free

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LastPass, one of the most popular password manager services, is now going to be much easier to use. The company revealed today that multi-device access is now free for all users, meaning you'll now have access to your password locker on your desktop, smartphone, tablet and anywhere else the service is available, all for free.

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LastPass, which was acquired by LogMeIn for $110 million in October 2015, stated today in a blog post that part of the reason for this new move was simply that the online world has changed dramatically since it first launched in 2008. Since that time, people connect to websites and services across a variety of devices and platforms, and LastPass wanted to make it easier for people to get protected access to those services.

The company also pointed out that there are still a lot of passwords that get leaked due to poor management. It stated:

The more convenient we make password management the better we will be able to solve this problem. We want our users to bring LastPass with them everywhere – including the workplace because accessing the sites, apps, and services you use every day doesn't end because you checked in at the office.

LastPass stated that in the future, the company might even decide to eliminate typing in a master password so that users don't need to remember anything. Will you be using this password manager more now that you can access it across all of your devices for no additional cost?

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Final Fantasy Legends II officially announced for Android

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Square Enix has officially announced Final Fantasy Legends II, the latest mobile game in the long-running RPG series. The game's reveal was teased by the Japanese publisher last week. It also confirmed the game will be coming out for Android and iOS platforms.

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If you are reading this in the West and wonder if you somehow missed the first Final Fantasy Legends game, don't fret. Square Enix renamed the game as Final Fantasy Dimensions when it was released outside of Japan several years ago.

Final Fantasy Legends II will be directed by Takashi Tokita, who did the same duties in the first game in the series. Square Enix released a teaser trailer for the new game today but it does not offer any info or gameplay footage.

At the moment, the game is currently slated for a Japanese release only, but we have seen Square Enix launch other Final Fantasy mobile games worldwide as well at some point. Japanese residents can already pre-register for Final Fantasy Legends II on Square Enix's website. In return, they will get early access to two in-game items: the Tidus' Phantom Stone, from Final Fantasy X  and the Fraternity weapon. There's no word on when the game will be released.

Are you excited at the prospect of a new Final Fantasy mobile game for Android coming out soon?



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