Google Attacks Microsoft Again: Android 4.4 Ships With Quickoffice

November 3rd, 2013, 00:21 Posted By: wraggster

With Android 4.4 KitKat, Google's biggest blow to Microsoft isn't against Windows Phone. It's against Microsoft Office. You see, KitKat ships with Quickoffice, letting you edit Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the go, without paying a dime, straight out of the box. This tidbit was largely lost in the news yesterday, given the large number of improvements and new features that KitKat offers. Yet it's a very big deal: every Android user that upgrades to KitKat will get Google's Quickoffice, and every new Android device (starting with the Nexus 5) that ships with KitKat or higher will also get Quickoffice."

http://tech.slashdot.org/story/13/11...th-quickoffice

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OpenPhoenux Neo900 Bills Itself As Successor To Nokia's N900

November 3rd, 2013, 00:21 Posted By: wraggster

The latest device in the OpenPhoenux open hardware family is the Neo900, the first true successor to the Nokia N900. The Neo900 is a joint project of the Openmoko veteran Jörg Reisenweber and the creators of the GTA04/Letux2804 open hardware smartphone at Golden Delicious Computers. Furthermore, it is supported by the N900 Maemo5/Fremantle community, the Openmoko community and the OpenPhoenux community, who are working together to get closer to their common goal of providing an open hardware smartphone, which is able to run 100% free and open source software, while being independet of any big hardware manufacturer."So far, their Indiegogo campaign has raised more than half of the €25,000 they're seeking.

http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/1...to-nokias-n900

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CyanogenMod 10.2 M1 Released

November 3rd, 2013, 00:17 Posted By: wraggster

CyanogenMod team has announced the release of version 10.2 M1, just after the release of Android 4.4 aka Kit Kat. In apost the team says, "With all the Android 4.4 hype, we haven't forgotten about CM 10.2. Tonight the buildbots will focus their efforts on building and shipping out CyanogenMod 10.2 M1. Builds are already hitting the servers (please be patient, this will take a while). We are targeting over 70 devices for this initial M-release.
http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/13/...02-m1-released

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Smartphone Sales: Apple Squeezed, Blackberry Squashed, Android 81.3%

November 2nd, 2013, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

Engadget reports: Smartphone market share for the third quarter...as you'd imagine, the world is still Android's oyster. Strategy Analytics estimates that the OS has crossed the symbolic 80 percent mark, reaching 81.3 percent of smartphone shipments by the end of September. Not that Google was the only company doing well — Nokia's strong US sales helped Windows Phone grow to 4.1 percent of the market, or nearly double what it had a year ago."

http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/13/...ed-android-813

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Microsoft, Apple and Others Launch Huge Patent Strike at Android

November 2nd, 2013, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

Nortel went bankrupt in 2009. In 2011, it held an auction for its massive patent portfolio. The winners of the auction were Apple, Microsoft, Sony, RIM, and others, who bought the patents for $4.5 billion as a consortium named Rockstar Bidco. At the time, many people speculated those patents would be used against Google, who bid separately but lost. It turns out they were right. Rockstar has filed eight lawsuits in federal court targeting Google and Android device manufacturers. 'Thecomplaint (PDF) against Google involves six patents, all from the same patent "family." They're all titled "associative search engine," and list Richard Skillen and Prescott Livermore as inventors. The patents describe "an advertisement machine which provides advertisements to a user searching for desired information within a data network. The oldest patent in the case is US Patent No. 6,098,065, with a filing date of 1997, one year before Google was founded. The newest patent in the suit was filed in 2007 and granted in 2011. The complaint tries to use the fact that Google bid for the patents as an extra point against the search giant.

http://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/11/...ike-at-android

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Sony SmartWatch 2 'leaping off the shelves'

November 2nd, 2013, 00:35 Posted By: wraggster

Exertis Micro-P has announced it is experiencing high demand for the Sony SmartWatch 2, saying the device is leaping from the distributor’s shelves as resellers snap up the product.
Micro-P begun selling the wearable tech one month ago and says it’s a massive seller for the distributor and set to become even more popular in the lead up to Christmas.
Stuart Bruce, general manager for accessories division at Exertis Micro-P, commented: “Sony SmartWatch 2 is an exciting piece of kit and is a genuine companion device; Exertis Micro-P believes the smartwatch phenomenon will help continue the already popular trend of accessorising your smartphone or tablet to express your personal style, as well as being a true lifestyle aid.
“The Sony SmartWatch 2 is already a massive seller for us, and it is set to become even more popular as Christmas approaches. The Sony brand, innovation and high quality build and design values are extremely apparent in this smartwatch.�

http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...shelves/032327

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MARVEL: War of Heroes Mobile Game Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Infinity Givea

November 1st, 2013, 22:45 Posted By: wraggster

MARVEL: War of Heroes, a free-to-play mobile card battle game, is celebrating its first year of being available on Android, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch by kicking off a sweepstakes for fans to win a variety of incredible MARVEL items.

To enter the contest, players must do the following during the sweepstakes dates.

1. Register here: http://www.marvelwarofheroes.com/anniversary
2. Play MARVEL: War of Heroes and complete the game’s tutorial

Winners will then be selected at random once the Infinity Raid Boss event in Marvel: War of Heroes kicks off.

Prizes include:
-INFINITY comic, character figures, and posters autographed by noted artist Jerome Opena
-Marvel INIFINITY digital comic subscriptions

The sweepstakes is happening November 1, 2013 through November 20, 2013

Play MARVEL: War of Heroes for Free

MARVEL: War of Heroes is available for free download for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices at: http://mobage.com/games/marvel-war-of-heroes

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American tanks for the MMO action game Tank Domination

November 1st, 2013, 22:42 Posted By: wraggster

Game Insight, shows the range of American war vehicles from the MMO action game Tank Domination coming soon to mobile devices.

Tank Domination will feature the most advanced models and prototypes of military vehicles. There will be 30 Russian, American, and Chinese vehicles at the time of the launch. Today, we’d like to show you the American tanks.

A branch of light tanks manufactured in the USA consists of the M4 Phalanxand M4 Hermes, as well as the Chisell prototype vehicle. The medium tanks are M60 A1 and M60 A3. American heavy military vehicles are represented byM1 Abrams and M1A1 Abrams. Fans of self-propelled artillery weapons will be able to use M14 Scorpio and M1000 Ares.
Tank Domination is the first cross-platform Panzer MMO shooter for mobile devices. The game events take place in the near future.

Visit the official Tank Domination website: http://tankdomination.com/

Visit the official Facebook page for Tank Domination:https://www.facebook.com/TankDomination

Watch the official Tank Domination video trailer:

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Ruzzle Players Swipe To The Moon And Back 26 Times As Game Hits 45 Million Downloads

November 1st, 2013, 22:38 Posted By: wraggster

MAG Interactive announced today that over 12 billion rounds of its smash-hit word game Ruzzle have been played to date – and that downloads have now reached 45 million globally.Developed in Stockholm by a small team of talented developers led by Chief Executive Daniel Hasselberg, Ruzzle debuted on the App Store for iOS in March 2012, hitting more than 45 million downloads on mobile devices just 18 months after launch.
“We are proud that Ruzzle has hit such staggering milestones,� said Daniel Hasselberg, CEO of developer MAG Interactive. “Since its launch, we have continuously improved the game. Even when it started to take off, we didn’t stop refining the game and still have more ideas and plans to create the best possible product. Our players appreciate this and share their love of Ruzzleacross social networks and by word of mouth, leading to the steady growth in downloads. At the same time, the sophisticated match-making system keeps players motivated to challenge each other competitively, collectively playing over 12 billion rounds to date.
“It’s proof that a small, motivated team can produce and maintain an excellent product. While we remain tightly focused, we are actively looking for more talented people to join our team and help take the company to new heights as part of the vibrant development scene in our home city of Stockholm.�
Ruzzle is an addictive, fast-paced puzzle game that challenges players to compete to find as many words as possible from a given set of letters on a four by four grid in two minutes by sliding a finger from letter to letter. Simple to learn but fiendishly difficult to master, Ruzzle can be played in 13 different languages and is available for free on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Amazon Kindle and Blackberry platforms.
Interesting Ruzzle-related statistics, newly revealed:

• MAG Interactive partners over 4 million random opponents every day.
• Collectively all Ruzzle players have swiped a distance that would get you to the moon and back 26 times.
• When they first start to play Ruzzle, players find an average of 18 words; by the time they have played 100 matches, they find an average of 51 words.
• Top players can average over 180 words per round, more than 1.5 words per second.

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BLOODMASQUE FREE FOR ONE WEEK ON iOS DEVICES

November 1st, 2013, 22:33 Posted By: wraggster

To celebrate the release of the iPad Air, the action-RPG BLOODMASQUE will befree to download on iOS devices from Friday 1^st November until Midnight on Thursday 7^th November, 2013. So if you’re at all on the fence aboutBLOODMASQUE, this is your chance to try it for yourself and see if you like it!
That’s not all, we’ve also added a ‘Hunter Rankings’ feature to the game! Players can compete with others every weekend in special quests and the highest scoring players will be rewarded with a special in-game item.
BLOODMASQUE is a unique action-RPG, set in an alternative version of 19th Century Paris. Players take on the role of a Vampire Hunter from a cursed bloodline and who fights back against the lords of the night in a world where humanity is ruled from the shadows.
To download the game, visit: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bloo...663686291?mt=8
For more details visit the Apple App store or the official site:http://www.bloodmasque.com

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Dracula Twins now available on the App Store

November 1st, 2013, 22:26 Posted By: wraggster

Legendo Entertainment, today announced the immediate availability of its horror-comedy title Dracula Twinsâ„¢ on the App Store℠, a classic platform game with console-style gameplay and super-snappy controls for iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®.
Price: Free
App Store Link: www.appstore.com/draculatwins
Website: www.draculatwins.com
Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
“In-App Backing� – Dracula Twins debuts proof-of-concept crowdfunding as the game launches free of charge with five full-blown levels plus a cliff-hanger boss battle so that potential backers can sample the game immediately. By visiting the Store-O-Dead, supporters can back Dracula Twins directly by purchasing virtual items in the form of (wholly optional) skulls, or pay ransom to release the twins’ best friend Franislav early, neither of which affects play mechanics, but both providing a crowdfunding mechanism for anyone to help support ongoing development.
“Offering an in-game crowdfunding mechanism allows us to reach potential backers on an international level with a proof-of-concept to demonstrate Dracula Twins' feasibility, and to consider player-feedback before more levels, play mechanics and visual effects are added to the game�, said Bjorn Larsson, author of Dracula Twins and Executive Producer at Legendo.
Synopsis – Dracula Twins stars jump-and-running vampiretwins Drac and Dragana. Their best friend, Franislav, has been mistakenly captured by the wicked Doctor Lifelust, a zombie-loving vampire hunter who wants to create an elixir of life using vampire blood, so that he can live forever. Furthermore, the doctor’s undead army have invaded Transylvania and taken control over Castle Moonskull, the Dracula family’s age-old residence.
Now it’s up to you to save Franislav, thwart Doctor Lifelust and retake Castle Moonskull from the doctors' army of undead!
Features:

• Console-style gameplay with super-snappy controls.
• Monster-packed levels with lots of traps and undead monsters, accessible via a classic worldmap.
• Horror-comedy baddies and bosses include white-eyed zombies, drooling werewolves, flying jesters and the wicked Doctor Lifelust!
• Swap between 3 playable characters during play: Drac, Dragana or, if you pay ransom or rescue him, Franislav.

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Celtic Tribes is celebrating its birthday

November 1st, 2013, 20:57 Posted By: wraggster

Celtic warriors in the world of "Celtic Tribes" are celebrating their one-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Xyrality, developer of the strategy building MMO, not only gives away 100 magic potions but also grants a special blessing: For a whole week, chieftains gain a massive bonus on finding the desired and rare artifacts in the course of missions - this bonus also affects the powerful silver and golden artifacts. Combined in the right way, these artifacts provide exceptional bonuses to your villages, including an increase of both your resource production and combat strength, or a reduction of costs for unit recruitment and building upgrades. Visiting the tavern regularly will pay off even more from today until next friday.

Celtic Tribes via Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xyrality.celtictribes.googleplay
Celtic Tribes via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/id564769273

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Lunata Rescue: Hand-crafted Platformer Game Brings Exploration to AppStore

November 1st, 2013, 20:56 Posted By: wraggster

Insignia Games releases Lunata Rescue platformer for iOS. In this platform game, the player helps a charming treehopper to save its babies captured by insect enemies. Five unique maps and dozens of hand-made levels coupled with beautiful graphics and rewarding exploration are in charge for captivating gameplay.


Platform game genre is a players´ all-time choice since 80´s. It seems gamers will never get tired of jumping, running and striking through left-to-right platform landscapes. Lunata Rescue, while being a classic representative of the genre, adds much to traditional concepts.
The player controls a little treehopper questing the surroundings for the lost babies. Each level encourages players to explore environment collecting bonuses, evading enemies and trying to rescue each and every lost baby and finally face the big boss of the game, the evil ant queen Donatella. Each of five available maps are 100% hand-drawn, no tilemaps are used. And unlike many platform games, in Lunata Rescue the whole level design is not linear, meaning the player doesn´t just move from left to right, but scouts the environment in all directions instead.
beautiful cartoon style shows familiar things from bug´s perspective: tree leaves, grass and even bigger animals are just platforms to reach other areas of the level. Five game modes expect the player to combine his skills with abilities and upgrades obtained through the game to beat all challenges and collect achievements.
"Our first project took two years of production, and has several unique elements, including a lot of exclusive characters", says Kleber Seixas, the CEO of Insignia Games. "The game was designed using the Unity 3D engine, and we decided to invest in a console-quality game, but available for mobile platforms".
Pricing and availability
The game price is $0.99. The game is compatible with all devices supporting iOS 5 or higher. It is specially optimized for iPhone 5...


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/luna...ue/id712555170

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Running Quest - Endless Runner / Action RPG, iOS Video Trailer!

November 1st, 2013, 20:54 Posted By: wraggster

Selosoft, Inc. today introduces Running Quest, an upcoming game for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. To accompany the announcement of Running Quest is a promotional video trailer highlighting the premise of the game and showcasing some in-game footage.

Running Quest is an Endless Runner / Action-RPG Hybrid with some meat on its bones. The game features unique battle and level systems, and some very cool armor, weapons and abilities. The game is optimized for next-gen devices and features stunning high quality graphics and effects.

The game's story centers around a rogue named Nimus, a traitor who betrays his fellowship and steals an artifact known as The Stone of Shattered Planes. The stone is a key that can be used to open a distant world. In this world exists a horde of monsters and Nimus wishes to unleash this horde upon the land of Agarom and all of its inhabitants. As a member of this fellowship it is your job to catch your friend turned foe and stop him before he can unleash doom upon your world.

You can play as either Sting or Lioness. Each player has different armor sets and weapons they can upgrade throughout the game. Sting wields a large 2-handed sword / axe and Lioness wields 2 daggers / short swords.

You will run and fight your way through 4 different worlds:

1. The Land of Agarom - A land of green hills, trees and castles galore. You will encounter some of Nimus' henchman: Mercenaries who will stop at nothing to keep you from catching their master. Also, beware the dragons!

2. The Goblin Swamp - The muddy waters and huts of this world are inhabited by the Goblins and several swamp monsters including Hydras and Carnivorous plants. Take caution along the splitting paths and be sure to touch up on your rope swinging skills.

3. The Land of Clocks and Gnomes - A mythical land where Nimus' intellect might get the best of you. His mechanical followers will charge, slam and throw everything they can to stop you in your path.

4. The Factory - In a maze of dimly lit tunnels you will run for the battle of your life. Can you take back the warrior's stone of shattered planes?

Running Quest is scheduled to be released sometime in early 2014.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4S,5,5C,5S, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2/3/4/Air, iPad Mini 1 and 2
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later 
* Universal app optimized for display on all compatible iOS devices
Website:http://www.selosoft.com/runningquest.html

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Get ready to Smash IT!

November 1st, 2013, 20:53 Posted By: wraggster

Adventures for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. Having doubts? Check this out!

Every game genre has a reference title but “smashers�, one of the most additive and fun type of games for quick plays, are missing a hit. With Smash IT! Adventures, Bica Studios is ready to change the current status delivering cool and fun gameplay with tap and swipe controls that will make you want to

Smash IT! Adventures will be launched in two modes. The Challenge mode is going to be free allowing you to test your skills against your friends through social networks and see who is the best player in the world! The leaderboards will feature weekly resets and seasonal updates on the scenarios.

The Adventure mode is going to be paid and includes the Challenge mode plus extra fun where you will be able to explore the story, access new magical spells and have much more exclusive content! In this story, a funky summoner witch will ask the Player to help her out with the mighty finger in the battle against the slimy Blarghinis that are eating all the fluffy animals in the world.

Smash IT! Adventures will feature regular updates with several themes and new characters already well under way to be released after the game is launched.

Get ready to start your adventure in Smash IT! Adventures! Coming soon!

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Past Memories 1.2 released with a free Halloween level!

November 1st, 2013, 20:48 Posted By: wraggster

Give me Five Entertainment Group would like to announce that today, October 31st, the 1.2 version of the game Past Memories is released on all platforms. The 1.2 update introduces a new commemorative stage about Halloween, which is somewhat different from the original game.
In this stage, all the collectables are candies instead of blue memories. There is also a specific enemy to the level as well as a new theme song, "Hollow Pumpkin Waltz", composed by Mateus Negrelli.
Furthermore, the new update fixed a bug related to a shock platform at the third level and another issues related to the compatibility with some devices. The Samsung Apps version will get the update directly from 1.0.2 to 1.2, including all 1.1 changes - available in the press kit - and adding support for more devices.
Past Memories is currently available on the App Store, Google Play andSamsung Apps for only US$ 0,99 and equivalent prices for other currencies.

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GAMEVIL reveals all-new Sorceress class for Dark Avenger this Halloween

November 1st, 2013, 20:47 Posted By: wraggster

GAMEVIL has today announced its big, spooky update for MORPG hit, Dark Avenger, this Halloween day. In addition to added content and enhanced gameplay, the update features the highly anticipated Sorceress class.

The Sorceress is a high-powered ranged class with brilliant, area-of-effect damage spells. Specialized in Fire, Ice, and Arcane elements, she excels in crowd control and can quickly subdue large packs of enemies in one fell swoop. With spells such as Blizzard and Meteor, which fill the entire screen, players will discover the power and thrill of playing as the Sorceress.

Featured in brilliant 3D graphics, Dark Avenger is the go-to hack-n-slash MORPG for mobile. The game now offers 4 unique heroes - Templar, Archer, Berserker, and the newly released Sorceress. Players can enjoy solo-play in Single Player mode while challenging themselves in the Infinity Tower. Or they can also choose to compete with players around the world in real-time 3v3 Deathmatches and co-op Boss Raids. No matter the preference, players are sure to be immersed in the full dungeon crawling experience.

Dark Avenger is available for free on App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch at https://itunes.apple.com/app/dark-avenger/id620510217?mt=8
and on Google Play for Android devices at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamevil.doz.global

For more details, please visit http://www.gamevil.com

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Wizardous: AAB is discounted to $0.99 as part of its Early Release Launch!

November 1st, 2013, 20:46 Posted By: wraggster

As part of our Early Release plan, we’ve discounted Wizardous: An Apprentice’s Betrayal to ONLY $0.99 until 11:59pm (EST) on November 13^th.

The ‘Early Release’ version of Wizardous: AAB includes,
- 30 levels of action-based puzzles
- Access to all four of the Master Wizard’s magical abilities
- Narrative-focused cutscenes at the conclusion of each sector of the castle

ALSO, if you purchase the ‘Early Release’ version through an official store now while the game is discounted, on November 14^th, you’ll be upgraded to the ‘Official Release’ version with the final 10 levels, bonus challenges including time challenges and no-death restrictions for select levels, as well as access to the epic cutscene finale to this episode of the Wizardous Saga (if you’re up to the challenge of beating this tough, retro game that is)!

We hope the deal speaks for itself, frankly because it has to. We’re good at making games, not at writing pretty marketing stuff. And because of that, we’ll instead let our product and those that have played it speak for us…

In the Press
“There aren't any continues. No health bar. No magic meter. You have one life, and if you die, you start all over again. And you will die. Over, and over again.� - Kill Streak Media

“Retro styled games in the mobile world are a dime a dozen, or more, but the interesting ones are rarer… [Wizardous] may be entering a crowded market, but it appears to be interesting at least, something many other titles in this genre fail to accomplish.� - Super Game Droid

“Retro style gaming got a shot in the arm today with the release of the epic sidescroller Wizardous… a straightforward yet mindbogglingly difficult approach that feels plucked straight from the NES era of gaming.� - Gaming On Batteries


Player Reviews – Yup, we pulled a 3 star quote for iOS over our 5 star reviews
iOS®, shine4362 – (3 Stars):
“Frustrating! I absolutely luv platform games and it truly seems that this one might have some potential… I look forward to updates... and then I might be back to add a couple more stars to my review.�
NOOK™, Anonymous – (5 stars):
“Please put it on top free apps so everybody could see how fun and awesome it is!�
Amazon™, Eric – (5 stars):
“This game although lacks graphical advancement... it has an air of nostalgia. Keep it up!�
Google Play™, David C. – (5 stars):
“Really fun so far. Retro fun.�


Wizardous: An Apprentice’s Betrayal is available for download through these links:
iOS®
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wiza...7441?ls=1&mt=8
Google Playâ„¢
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ames.wizardous
Amazonâ„¢
http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Crown-G.../dp/B00FP23JJ2
NOOKâ„¢
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wiza...mes/1117075416

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Android 4.4 KitKat lets you say 'OK Google' to activate touchless search

November 1st, 2013, 02:12 Posted By: wraggster

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Android tops 81 percent of smartphone market share in Q3

November 1st, 2013, 02:10 Posted By: wraggster

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