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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly

Invi SMS and Messenger

[Price: Free]
Invi SMS & Messenger is an SMS and MMS app that also doubles as a standalone messaging app. You'll be greeted with a variety of features, including a built-in meme generator, emoji, stickers, group chats, voice to text, and more. Since it supports SMS, you won't need to invite your friends to use the service. It also includes a new feature called the Awesome Bar which gives you all kinds of fun stuff at the touch of a button.
It rocks a pretty decent design that features Material Design and the app works very well. It's a simple, clean app that is easy to use and has a ton of functionality. You can pick it up for free with no in-app purchases right now. Give it a shot and show your support for Android Apps Weekly!

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Welcome to the 171st edition of Android Apps Weekly! Here are the headlines from the last week:

A round of Twitter hacks made their rounds this week. The white hat hacker group OurMine claimed responsibility. Their targets included the official US accounts for Netflix and Marvel Comics along with the verified accounts of Tony Stark and Captain America. The group has also successfully hacked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Sundar Pichai earlier this year. Everything is back to normal now, but it was a fun week.
There is a new YouTube show out called Devs. The premise of the show is to shine light on how video games are made. On top of that, there are some pretty good insights on things like how the industry has changed over the years. It also talks about why Finland is a good spot for game development. It's a fun little show and definitely worth a watch if you like this kind of stuff.
Amazon announced this week that it intends to start taking India more seriously. During an interview this week, an executive stated that Amazon was ready to make the necessary investments to do just that. This comes just a week after Amazon launched its Prime service in India. The company will receive some competition from Flipkart which is to be expected. The investments made by Amazon so far are the largest in company history.
Vine isn't entirely doomed after all. The company plans on stripping down the app and re-releasing it as Vine Camera sometime in 2017. It'll still take six second videos like the app did except this time you can upload them directly to Twitter or keep them on your camera roll. Videos should also be compatible with other social networks. We'll tell you more about it when we get our hands on it.
Super Mario Run has made an estimated $14 million in just a few days. The game has already rocketed to the top of the charts on iOS despite mixed reviews from pundits. The game had $5 million along five million downloads in its first day. That's more than Pokemon Go. We imagine both numbers will rise significantly once there is an Android release. It should be out on Android in early 2017.

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Retro City Rampage DX

[Price: $4.99]
Retro City Rampage DX is an action-adventure game. It's also reminiscent of very early Grand Theft Auto titles. You'll engage with an overhead view of a retro world as you complete missions, do challenges, play minigames, and explore the open world. It boasts well over 100 activities, 50 vehicles to steal, 25 weapons, 200 character customizations, and more. The game plays well enough although there are some early release bugs that you may heave to deal with. In any case, it's $4.99 with no in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

Gboard

[Price: Free]
Google revamped their Google Keyboard last week and turned it into Gboard. At its core, it still works as it did before. However, there is now Google Search integrated directly into the keyboard. This allows you to search for practically anything and then immediately share it. This includes the GIF search, a feature that was highly touted in the iOS version of the app. It's completely free to use. About the only downside is that you may run into a few bugs here and there.

Download now on Google Play!

Twilight Struggle

[Price: $4.99 / $3.99]
Twilight Struggle is a board game that has been ported to Android. The game puts you in the center of the Cold War and the political drama between the USSR and the United States. You'll draw event cards, play them out, and strategize accordingly. You can play with people online or against AI opponents if you want to. The mobile controls work rather well and you'll even have an online profile showing your stats. It's relatively inexpensive at $4.99 and you can buy additional content as in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

Official TWRP App

[Price: Free]
TWRP has been the go-to aftermarket recovery on Android for years. Now, they finally have an official app. It's not a very complicated app. You can open it, find your device, download the recovery, and then you can flash it. It can also keep you up to date on which version you have. As you probably guessed, you will need root access on your phone in order to use the app to its fullest extent. If you're rooted and using TWRP, you want this app. Thankfully, it's free.

Download now on Google Play!
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Angry Birds Blast

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Rovio is at it again with another casual game called Angry Birds Blast. It's a match-three game where your goal is to break certain blocks each round to free the birds. It works like pretty much every match-three game where you wait for two or more of the same color to line up. You'll also have boosts and powers to help make things go easier. The game has 250 levels, colorful graphics, and a family friendly demeanor. It's a casual game through and through, but it's not bad if you need a time faster.

Download now on Google Play!
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7 cool accessories for your new Android phone

While there's plenty to explore and discover with your new smartphone purchase, accessories are always a tempting purchase to make sure that you're getting the most out of your latest gadget. While the basic screen protectors, cables, and cases are a given, this list aims to point you in the direction of some of the more interesting and exciting accessories that you can pair up with your new smartphone.

Boost your battery life with a battery pack

You're bound to be using your shiny new gadget non-stop for the first few days, so it might be wise to pick up a battery pack to keep you juiced up all day. There are plenty of options to pick from, but if you're willing to spend just a little bit more money you can grab some more capable battery extenders. Battery packs don't have to be boring either, you can also find wireless charging options and even packs that can be charged up with solar power.

If you're looking for something sleek and stylish, you should check out the ultra-thin Lepow Portable charger, which packs in 5,000mAh cell. That will be enough to extend your smartphone battery life by at least double.

If you're after more of a monster, the RAVPower 20,100 mAh pack comes with a huge amount of extra juice. Not only that, but it is also equipped with Quick Charge 3.0 and 2.0 ports, a USB Type-C port, a 2.4A regular USB charging port, and 4 LED indicator lights to tell you how much power you have left. If you're looking for a fast charging solution, this is an option virtual guaranteed you have you covered.

Buy the RAVPower 20,100 mAh Portable Charger

Buy the Lepow POKI Series 5,000 mAh battery pack

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Wireless charging

If you've bought a Samsung Galaxy S6, S7 or Note 5 flagship lately, then you should definitely consider picking up a wireless charging dock to go with it. Wireless charging really is the height of convenience, and your new gadget deserves the best. Get rid of those tangled up USB cables and simply pop your phone on the charging pad at night and be ready to go in the morning. Not to mention that you can make the most of those free charging spots in Starbucks too.

Unfortunately, not many other smartphones are shipping with wireless charging capabilities out of the box these days. However, it is possible to buy a low cost wireless charging receiver that plugs into your phone's charging port, which should work with most models. Simply tuck pad inside your phone case, or even inside the back panel if it's removable and non-metal, to turn any virtually handset into a wireless charging device.

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A decent pair of headphones

Don't waste your time with those nasty little buds that are packaged with your smartphone as little more than an afterthought, your swanky new smartphone deserves a proper pair of headphones to do it justice if it's become your new portable music player.

There are tons of options out there, but you could choose to grab a Bluetooth pair to make the most of your phone's wireless capabilities, or opt for a noise cancelling pair to eliminate that street noise while you're out and about. One of our top picks from 2016, which won't break the bank, are the Symphonized NRG Wood in-ears priced at just $25. The Jaybird X3 pair are also worth a look at for those willing to spend just over $100 for some Bluetooth connectivity.

Fitness tracking / smartwatch

While 2016 hasn't seen a lot of new smartwatches released, there are already plenty of products on the market to help augment your mobile experience. As well as taking notifications from your phone and pushing them conveniently to your wrist, Android smartwatches can offer you turn-by-turn directions, search using your voice, and can be used to control the music playing on your phone.

The market for fitness trackers is actual even more diverse than the smartwatch market, and a variety of well known sports brands are established in the market already. All of these trackers feature an Android app for your phone that will help pair up the devices and help you keep track of your fitness goals and progress. You can check out our list of the best products this year at the link below.

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Immerse yourself in Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is the hot new trend in the mobile space. While the more serious mobile VR enthusiast will want to grab a Google DayDream ready handset, you can dip your toes in the waters of virtual reality with pretty much any smartphone and a low cost headset. Experiences range from games and 3D videos, to exploring virtual stores and even the solar system.

There are a range of manufacturers making virtual reality headsets these days, including Samsung's Gear VR for its flagship phones, or the incredibly low cost Google Cardboard at the other end. Once you have a headset, you can find a selection of virtual reality apps to try out over at Google's curated Play Store list.

Amazon Echo or a Chromecast

While phones are fine for video and audio playback on the go, nothing quite compared to sticking a film up on the big screen or blasting your tunes back through a decent pair of speakers. Fortunately you can easily send your media library around your connected home with a Google Chromecast or Amazon Echo.

If you're into films or TV, then the Chromecast is the way to go, as you'll be able to quickly push shows, Youtube videos, and music streaming services directly to your living room TV. You can even start playing a video on your phone and pick up where you left off on your TV.

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5 days ago

Those looking for standalone audio or smart home integration should opt for the Amazon Echo. Not only is the Echo compatible with a wide range of music streaming services and features its own speaker so that you can place it anywhere in your home, it also comes with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. Want to know what the weather or traffic is going to be like on your way to work? Just ask Alexa. The Echo now has over 1,200 voice commands, many of which can be integrated with information from your smartphone, such as contacts, calendar, and music library.

Buy the Amazon Echo

Buy Google Chromecast

Takes to the skies with a drone

Did you know that you can control drones from your smartphones? Well you can, and you probably should give it a try. DJI's entire range of drones can be controlled from your smartphone, which means that you can view a livestream of the drone's camera while you're flying it. They're not cheap, starting at over $300 for the Phantom 2, but it will come with everything you'll need to get started with your new drone hobby.

Alternatively, you can find some cheaper drones that will still allow you to fly in first person using your smartphone from brands like Walkera or the U45W Blue Jay. If you pair this up with one of the virtual reality headsets that we mentioned earlier, you can really feel like you're taking to the skies.

Hopefully this list has given you some great starting points to start making even more out of your new Android smartphone. If you have any of your own amazing accessory suggestions, feel free to let us know about them in the comments below.

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First things to do with your new Android Phone

You've just lifted your new Android device from its packaging, and you are beaming. Perhaps your hands shiver with anticipation. Your mouth is dry and your pupils are dilated.
Okay, maybe you're not that excited, but a new phone is certainly cause for celebration.

What comes next though?

The customization that makes Android so adaptable and powerful is the same thing that can make it a little intimidating at the beginning. Because so much customization is possible, it's hard to know where to start! Fortunately, we have a list of the first things every Android owner should do with their phone as soon as they take it out of the box. These little exercises will ensure that you are getting the most out of your device from Day One.

Check Out Your Device

First of all, take a moment to really appreciate what you're holding in your hands. You are now the casual owner of a portable device so staggeringly futuristic that no science fiction writers saw it coming. If you touch this thing's screen in the right places, pizza will arrive at your front door. Or a man in Morocco will start talking to you. Or it will play videos of cats jumping into cardboard boxes. You are the all-powerful God of this tiny screen.

However, don't let all this power go to your head. You need to keep your composure long enough to make sure your device came with all the correct parts.

Go through all of your phone's packaging and take stock of everything you own. Review any warranty information, and take note of any extras that came with your device. Some Android phones come with a disassembly tool, so be sure not to throw that out in case you ever want to change the battery (if you have one of the few phones with a removable one) or install a new SIM card. You probably also got a micro-USB charger and maybe even a nifty set of earbuds.

Prep For Data Downloading

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Go ahead and plug the phone in to get that battery charging. You're going to be playing with your new toy for the next couple of hours, and you don't want it dying on you right in the middle of a crucial process.

Also, you'll probably want to connect to a wireless network if one is available. After all, not all of us have unlimited data, and you're almost certainly going to be downloading a ton of data during your first day with your phone. It might be a good idea not to start eating into your limited mobile data right away.

Log Into Google and Let the Magic Flow

Android Accounts settings Google Sync

When you turn on your device for the first time, a walkthrough will guide you through the setup process. One of the first things it will ask you to do is log into your Google account.
You can skip this step if you want, but we seriously don't recommend it. Logging into Google connects your device with a ton of other services, and it's the first step you will take toward personalizing your phone. Activating this account will set up your email, calendar, and contacts list automatically, and it will prepare your phone to synchronize your identity across devices. It's also required for the Play store.

If you've owned an Android device before, then you're about to witness some magic. After you log into your Google account, your phone will connect with the Google Play Store and attempt to download all the apps you are accustomed to using. Before your very eyes, this stock device will transform into a faster, sleeker version of your old phone.

Disable Bloatware

Verizon Moto X

If you got your phone through a major carrier, odds are it came with some apps on it that you didn't ask for and can't get rid of (unless you decide to root). These apps take up space and can slow your phone down. To maximize your phone's capabilities, you may want to ditch this stuff.

When you are going through your device's initial setup, it may ask you to register for additional malware protection or other extra services. Feel free to skip these offers. You really shouldn't have to sign up for anything beyond your Google Account during setup.

Once your phone is up and running, go to the Apps menu under your Settings and locate any apps that came pre-loaded on your phone. You might not be able to uninstall them, but you can disable them and uninstall any updates, which will keep the space they occupy to a minimum. A word of caution, if this is your very first Android device, you may not be completely familiar with all the pre-installed apps and might want to keep them around until you are sure you won't need them, that they won't break a key part of your phone's experience, or until you've found suitable alternatives in the Play store.

Set Up Your Space

Now, just because your phone is installing all your old apps, it doesn't mean you have to keep doing things the same way. Getting a new device is an excellent opportunity to kick some bad habits and start making some better life decisions. Or at least some better app decisions.

Still using Apex or Nova Launcher? That's endearingly 2012 of you, but these days Google Now is pretty hard to beat. It helps along voice commands, which are better than they've ever been, and it regularly provides you with "cards" that anticipate your searches and interests. Pretty spiffy. Also, instead of using your phone's default browser, try giving Chrome a spin. It links up with any other devices you use Chrome on, and it's lightning fast.

If you're really feeling adventurous, a lot of users also like to grab a custom keyboard like Swiftkey or Swype. These can pay attention to your typing habits and make texting a breeze.

It's also important to remember that just because your apps automatically re-installed themselves, it doesn't mean you're done. You'll still need to sign into Facebook, Whatsup, Netflix, and whatever other services you have.

Be sure to check out some of the best apps and games that we recommend giving a try now that you have your new phone:

Secure Your Device

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Your phone contains a lot of sensitive information, especially if you use it for banking or shopping or pizza delivery. For that reason, it's important that you set up some solid security measures to protect your privacy and identity.

Access your phone's security settings, and setup a PIN or pattern lock. This can be a little irksome, but it's better to be safe than sorry. A number of phones these days also come equipped with fingerprint scanners, which are a bit more convenient than traditional pins, patterns, and passwords.

See if your device has Smart Lock capabilities. Smart Lock is a pretty cool feature that lets your phone bypass the lock screen in certain situations. For instance, you can set up your phone to remain unlocked if it's in the vicinity of a particular Bluetooth device, like your car stereo. It may also be able to sense whether it has been set down or passed to a new user since the last time it was unlocked.

Make sure everything is up to date!

There's a pretty big chance that your device might have a few updates waiting for you. Sometimes they will be minor fixes or speed improvements, sometimes whole new versions of Android – especially if your new phone has been on the market for a little while. You can check for the latest software updates by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates.

Get to Know Your Device

Take the time to investigate your phone's settings. Sift through the menus and submenus, and make mental notes about where various features reside. This can save a lot of time later on, and you might discover some things about your new device that weren't available on your old one.

The Ancient Greeks (and also the Oracle from the Matrix) had a saying: "Know thyself." Since you put so much personal information on your phone, and since you will probably use it for so much of your interpersonal communications, your phone is a little bit like an extension of yourself. Don't let it be a stranger!

Think of setting up a new phone like you would moving into a new place. Don't just leave those rooms empty. Move in your old familiar furniture and hang a few new pictures. Spruce the place up, and give it a thorough cleaning. After all, you're going to be living here for a while.

Setting up an Android device might seem overwhelming, but it can be nice to settle in and enjoy the process. What do you do first when you get a new phone? Did we miss anything crucial? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy Holidays from your friends at Android Authority!

It's that time of the year again! Something magical about this season, as we march ever closer to a brand new year. For many of us, today marks the celebration of Christmas. While not everyone has the same traditions – whether it's Hanukkah, Christmas, or any of other myriad holidays that people of all cultures, countries and beliefs practice – we want to wish you a happy holiday and a wonderful last stretch as the year heads towards its conclusion.

For Android Authority, it has been a wonderful year of growth as we've added several new members to the team, continued to expand our focus and coverage, as well as introduced two new websites this year – Charged and VR Source. And that's only the beginning, as our team has plenty of exciting ambitions we'll be hinting about in the weeks and months to come.

As one of the Managing Editors of Android Authority I am very thankful this time of the year to be part of our wonderful team, as I've seen so many great changes in the four years I have been part of the Android Authority family. And I know that all of my colleagues feel the same about our roles here. At the same time, we must always remember that without you – our fans – we wouldn't be where we are today.

During this wonderful holiday season we want to say thanks to all of you! While we know that not everything is always perfect, we will never stop evolving, adjusting, and trying to better serve you through improved content, as well as refreshed webdesigns, like the wonderful new design our development team recently put into place.

Here's to many more years of providing our readers with "all things Android", and beyond.

~ Your friends at Android Authority

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samedi 24 décembre 2016

Telltale holiday sale – huge discounts on Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and more

'Tis the season to be jolly; and what better way to cheer up your holidays than some good games? Especially during this winter weather! Telltale is feeling generous today. The renown game developer has cut the price on some of its most popular titles, discounting them by as much as 80%.

Those who have played Telltale games know the drill. These are very story-focused games with a highly interactive nature. In fact, the user can usually affect the outcome of the game's succession depending on his choices.

Interested? Let's look at the deals and see if any of them catch your eye.

Are you signing up for any of these? They will surely provide some good entertainment over the holidays. I will definitely be checking out Batman!

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