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Telltale Games’ third season of The Walking Dead begins on December 20

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Fans of Telltale Games' episodic adventure titles have been waiting patiently for the promised third "season" of their series based on The Walking Dead comics. Today, the developer announced that "The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier" (yes, that is a long title) will launch its first episode on Tuesday, December 20 on Android and other platforms.

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The developer has pushed back the launch of the first episode by a few weeks

Previously, Telltale indicated that the season would begin sometime in November, but the developer has now pushed back the launch of the first episode by a few weeks. The game is still set in the world of Robert Kirkman's zombie comic book series (not the AMC TV show), and both the teaser art and plot description for A New Frontier indicate that we will once once again see Clementine, who looks like she will be a bit older than her appearances in the first two Telltale seasons.

The brief plot description shows that the player will actually be assuming the role of a new character, Javier. He's described as "a young man determined to find the family taken from him" who encounters Clementine in his travels. Oh, and we would expect to see lots of zombies that will be trying to eat both of them as well. Telltale plans to show an extended gameplay clip from the first episode of A New Frontier on December 1 as part of the livestream of The Game Awards.

Telltale is currently in the middle of its episodic Batman game series, and it plans to launch another series based on the Marvel Comics universe sometime in 2017.

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Google launches Android Indie Game Contest for European developers

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Google is trying to give a boost to small Android game developers in Europe with the launch of its Indie Games Contest. The competition is targeting teams of 15 developers or less who want to see their games get more attention in the Google Play Store.

The contest is currently open for submissions for teams located in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the UK (excluding Northern Ireland). The contest will be open soon for teams in France and Poland. Those teams have to have published a game in the Google Play Store after Jan. 1, 2016. They can also enter if they have a game they are still working on, but plan to publish soon, by submitting a private beta build.

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Submissions for the Indie Game Contest must be entered by December 31, and up to 20 finalists will be picked and announced sometime in mid-January 2017. All of those finalists will get to see their game shown off at a special event on February 16 at the Saatchi Gallery in London. They will also get their game promoted on a London billboard for one month. The winning finalists will also get two tickets to a 2017 Playtime event, and one Google Pixel XL smartphone.

In addition, the top 10 finalists will get extra promotion for their game in the Google Play Store and the top three finalists will also get, among other things, YouTube influencer promotions that are normally worth €50,000. The top finalist will receive an additional €50,000 worth of YouTube influencer promotion, along with a feature in an Android Developer Story video produced by Google Play and promoted on the Android Developer and Play Developer channels, plus two tickets to attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco in March 2017.

Enter the Indie Games Contest

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Deal: White Hat Hacker Bundle, pay what you want

For today only, Tech Deals is offering a massive ethical hacking kit in true 'Humble Bundle' style. That means you only have to pay $1 if you don't feel like forking over more.

The baseline bundle consists of two packages: Python for Android Hacking Crash Course (normally $199) and a Wi-Fi Hacking tutorial kit (normally $200).

However, if you pay more than the going average for the bundle – which at the time of writing is hovering around $13 – then you'll get 6 additional kits, the priciest of which is The Complete Ethical Hacking Course for 2016-2017 ($249 by itself).

Here's the full rundown:

If you've ever wanted to become the kind of internet BAMF who waltzes through firewalls and bends networks to his will, this might be the cheapest available option to get in on the ground floor.

This could even be the beginning of a lucrative career. White hat hacker Bryan Seely – that guy who hacked the FBI using Google Maps from a McDonald's wifi network – talks about how the demand for security experts is only increasing, and there simply aren't enough ethical hackers to fill all the available jobs.

You'll have to hop on this deal quickly, however, because the offer only lasts today, and the nature of the 'pay-above-average' system means the price to secure the full bundle will steadily increase.

Click the button below for more information, and start hacking for as little as $15!

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Android 7.1 Nougat Developer Preview 2 goes live for Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9 and Pixel C

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Google has just released Android 7.1 Nougat Developer Preview 2 files for a handful of current Nexus and Pixel devices. Factory images and OTA .zip files are available now for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C and Nexus 9. If you don't want to flash it manually, you should receive the update sometime in the coming week if you're enrolled in the Android Beta Program.

The new 7.1.1 preview comes in as build number NPF26F for the 6P and 5X, and NPF26H for the Pixel C.

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This news comes about a month after Google released the first Android 7.1 developer preview for the 6P, 5X and Pixel C. At that time, the company said more devices would be supported in the second dev preview, which is why the addition of the Nexus 9 should come as no surprise.

As you may recall, October's release was an early beta build of the software, but Google says this new release is a "near-final" image. The consumer-ready version of Android 7.1 will roll out to devices in December.

So what's new in this update? Google's David Burke says Developer Preview 2 brings "near-final system behaviors and UI", as well as a ton of bug fixes and performance improvements across the system and Google apps. It also includes the developer features and APIs (level 25) that were introduced in the first developer preview.

Have a Nexus 6P, 5X, 9 or Pixel C? Head to the links below to start flashing!

If you've never flashed a factory image, you can learn how to do so here.

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The Developers Alliance finds some interesting facts about Android users

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The Developers Alliance has asked 3,000 Android users how they interact with their apps, and not surprisingly, customization plays a key role in their behavior.

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Android, ever since its birth, has been about customization. That's why each Android manufacturer's skin is unique and that's why each Android user has the ability to change not only their wallpaper but also the device's default launcher and icons. With that in mind, the Developers Alliance sought to determine just how Android users customize their phones, and the results are quite interesting.

Perhaps it's expected that for a majority of Android users, customization is indispensable. And the report shows exactly that. According to the findings, nearly 90 percent of the surveyed Android users have made changes to the apps on their home screen either by removing or adding them or by creating folders. And 66 percent of the respondents have indicated that their home screens are populated with more apps that they have downloaded than the ones that come preinstalled. What's more interesting is that there are 2,000 unique apps downloaded by these 3,000 Android users, a testament to the diversity in app consumption amongst Android users.

According to the findings, nearly 90 percent of the surveyed Android users have made changes to the apps on their home screen either by removing or adding them or by creating folders.

However, as the Developers Alliance points out, the fact that most users have more downloaded apps on their home screens than preinstalled apps does not necessarily mean that they do not want preinstalled apps. According to the survey, a whopping 76 percent of consumers prefer an Android device with basic apps preloaded. Of course, when it comes to bloatware (I'm looking at you, US carriers), it's a whole another story.

According to the survey, a whopping 76 percent of consumers prefer an Android device with basic apps preloaded. Of course, when it comes to bloatware (I'm looking at you, US carriers), it's a whole another story.

According to the report, Android users have multiple apps that they use for one given task. For instance, 75 percent of respondents use the Amazon app for shopping, but of that group, 88 percent use at least one other app for shopping. Same thing with cloud storage: almost half reported that they use Google Drive, but 70 percent of them use other apps like DropBox or OneDrive on top of Google's offering.

As President of the Developers Alliance Jake Ward points out, "the Android marketplace is a growing, dynamic and competitive ecosystem that provides consumers more choices and variety than ever before. There are numerous apps to choose from in almost every app category and an app for almost every need consumers may have, and if there are any unmet needs, developers are at the ready to create new innovative products to meet those needs." And it seems like users are taking full advantage of this.

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9 best Android emulators for PC

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There are a lot of valid reasons why someone would want to run Android emulators on their PC. App developers may be trying to test their application before shipping it out. Gamers may want to use a mouse and keyboard on their games. Maybe you just want it there to have it. In any case, Android emulation on PC is possible and we're going to take a look at the best Android emulators for PC. Please note, the process is rarely easy and some of these require some technical knowledge. Also note that many of these emulators are made more or less the same way. It's a matter of finding the one that works for you! Let's get started.

AMIDuOS

Price: Free Trial / $10-$15

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AMIDuOS is first on our list and this is a relatively newer Android emulator for PC. This one comes in two flavors: Lollipop and Jelly Bean. Aside from the version type, the only other difference between the two is Jelly Bean costs $10 while Lollipop costs $15 and those are one-time charges which is kind of nice. AMIDuOS runs very well. It's a smooth emulator that does things like productivity and gaming quite well. Most users should be able to use this for pretty much whatever they need it for and the install process isn't bad at all. Obviously, it's not overly great for developers since it doesn't give you device-specific configurations but on a consumer level, this one works very well.

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Andy

Price: Free

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Next on our list is an entirely free emulator called Andy. We reviewed this when it first came out and while it did have some issues back then, it still managed to prove itself as a capable replacement for apps like Bluestacks. It runs pretty much the entire gamut of the Android experience including productivity apps, launchers, games, and you can even install root access if needed. It has fixed pretty much all of its early day issues but it is still a little bit more involved of an installation than something like Bluestacks. In any case, it is free and it does work very well. We have our video about it linked below if you want to know more. About the only complaint we've heard is that people occasionally have problems uninstalling this one.

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Bluestacks

Price: Free / $2 per month

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Bluestacks has long been the de facto solution for putting Android on your PC. For a while, they fell behind but have spent much of the last year bringing much needed updates to their platform. The result, dubbed Bluestacks 2, is a faster, more stable, and an overall better Android emulator for PC than its predecessor. It supports multitasking apps and has built-in functionality for things like shaking the screen and setting a location, features it did not previously have. It's still marketed mainly to gamers, but it is now far better for those looking for productivity solutions as well. The price remains the same as it did previously, which is free with an optional $2/month premium subscription. It's still quite bloated and many of its new features cater to a very specific gaming audience, but it's still a good option overall.

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droid4x

Price: Free

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Our next emulator is called droid4x and it's an interesting choice for an Android emulator on PC. It runs in a similar fashion as Andy or AMIDuOS and the performance and productivity is about the same as well. I may not have said that a year ago but like the other two, there have been improvements made. What makes this one interesting are the add-ons. This one includes an application you install on your smartphone so that you can control games on your computer. For instance, you'll be able to use the accelerometer to turn your car in Asphalt 8. It's definitely better than Andy or AMIDuOS for games although we believe that Andy and AMIDuOS may be a bit better in terms of stability and speed.

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Genymotion

Price: Free with paid options

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This Android emulator is geared toward developers who want to test their apps or games on a variety of devices without actually being required to own those devices. You can configure the emulator for a variety of devices with various versions of Android to help suit your needs. For instance, you can run a Nexus One with Android 4.2 or a Nexus 6 with Android 6.0. The choice is yours and you can easily switch between "devices" at will. It's not great for consumer uses such as checking email or using apps, but Genymotion does offer their services for free for personal use so that option is there if you really want to.

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KoPlayer

Price: Free

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KoPlayer is a newer Android emulator for PC. It has also managed to fly under most radars until recently. It's another emulator that is made for gamers. You'll be able to use keymapping to emulate a controller with your keyboard. Players will also be able to record game play and upload it wherever they want. The install process is easy enough and it seems to work alright. Like most emulators, it does have issues that you'll run into randomly. Tis the life of a virtual machine instance of Android. Nevertheless, it's a free option that's worth a shot.

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MEmu

Price: Free

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MEmu is another of the up and coming Android emulators that seems to do quite well. It boasts complete compatibility with Intel and AMD chipsets which is nice and their latest releases are for Android Lollipop 5.1.1 which is also great news. It comes with root access as well as a sidebar that comes complete with a ton of extra functionality and features. It's not bloated and scores well on benchmarks. It's a nice alternative to many other Android emulators, especially if you need one for both gaming and productivity. You can also get help in their forums, check out new releases, and more on their official blog.

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Nox

Price: Free

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Next up is Nox. Like Bluestacks, Nox is one of those Android emulators for PC that is set up to cater to gamers. This includes utilities and additions that are specifically catered to helping gamers control their games using their keyboard and mouse. This includes things like the capacity to assign "swipe right" to, say, an arrow key and simulate actual gesture movements directly on your keyboard or joystick if you have one. It's a lot of fun and seems to work rather well most of the time. It's also entirely free. The video below was recorded with laggy software (not Nox, but the screen capture software), but there is a good explanation on how the key macros work.

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Remix OS Player

Price: Free

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Remix OS Player by Jide is one of the newer Android emulators for PC. It's also the only one that runs Android Marshmallow instead of Android Lollipop or Kit Kat. The installation process is pretty simple and using it also fairly easy. It's built for gaming so you'll have a variety of options via the sidebar to customize the experience to your liking. It's new, so they're still working out some bugs. Even so, it still works better than most and it's free in perpetuity. The only main caveat is that it doesn't support AMD CPUs.

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Upcoming Gionee M2017 phone will have a massive 7,000mAh battery

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If you live in China or India, you may soon be able to get an Android smartphone with a pretty insane battery size. A filing posted recently by China's TENAA regulatory agency reveals some of the specs on the Gionee M2017, including a 5.7-inch display and a massive 7,000mAh battery.

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The listing also shows that the phone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will be two cameras in the back; one with a 12MP sensor and the other with 3MP, along with an 8MP front facing camera. It will come with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box, and a fingerprint reader will be included.

According to a few other rumors floating around the internet, the M2017 could also sport a 2560 x 1440 display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor.

None of these specs have been confirmed by Gionee, but if the battery size is indeed correct, this phone could be a true workhorse in terms of battery life. There's no word on a specific release date or price for the phone, and it's unlikely to be launched in the US.

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