Monday, December 15, 2014

Blizzard's bringing its 'Warcraft' card game to Android tablets

Recently picked up a Nexus 9 but you're still jealous of your iPad-toting pals because they can play Blizzard's Warcraft-themed card game? Well, relax because Hearthstone is coming to Android. It's launching in waves, according to the publisher, star...



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SoundCloud's new hub puts all your favorite audio in one place

SoundCloud isn't shy about its plans to launch a subscription service, but it's going to need a new interface to make that service work -- and it just took one of the first big steps in that direction. Updates to its iOS and web apps (Android is comi...



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Rdio's Windows Phone music app gets a much-needed overhaul

Rdio has a had a Windows Phone app for some time, but a sophisticated app that keeps up with its Android and iOS counterparts? That's another story. Thankfully, the streaming music service has posted a major update that takes better advantage of both...



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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week


Sharing is caring—at least that's what those creepy anthropomorphized Care Bears used to say—and in the app world this week, those sentiments are particularly true.


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This $6,000 'Lamborghini' smartphone will make you feel special


If you want a smartphone to match your lux lifestyle, you can't settle for the same old iPhone as everyone else. You need something unique to show off just how special you are. That's where the 88 Tauri from Torino Lamborghini comes in. Only 1,947 of these Android smartphones will be made, so you can be sure you won't run into someone on the street with the same device. And, yes, it does cost $6,000, but it ups your masculinity quotient by at least 50 percent with all of those leather finishes and angular slabs of steel. It also takes "the most luxurious selfie in the world," whatever that means.


Those interested in picking up the 88 Tauri should be aware that, despite the raging bull logo and typeface, Torino Lamborghini is not the...


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Hulu offers free streaming on Android over the holidays

Need a way to drown out your extended family while they're visiting for the holidays? So long as you own an Android device and are in the United States, Hulu's got you covered. See, the TV-streaming outfit is offering "many popular" shows as part of ...



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Saturday, December 13, 2014

The UK Spying Agency Wants To Tell Kids How Great Encryption Is

The UK Spying Agency Wants To Tell Kids How Great Encryption Is


Most of the time, when you hear about GCHQ, Britain's answer to the NSA, it's in the same sentence about mass surveillance or cellphone hacking. But this time around, the Brit spies have made an app that teaches little kiddies how totally fantastic encryption is.


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Friday, December 12, 2014

Google's new YouTube show reaches out to iOS developers

Despite the ongoing battle between Android and iOS, the truth is you're likely loading up Google services on it either way. Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Drive -- take your pick, as Homescreen.is shows (generated based on the most popular apps among @Engadge...



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Here's what our readers are saying about the Moto 360

When Android Wear was announced back in March, we asked our readers in a poll which of the first two launch devices they wanted: the Moto 360 or the LG G Watch. The Moto 360 won hands down, by a three -to-one ratio. That anticipation only increased a...



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A Smart Watch You Don't Have to Charge Every Day, iTunes Credit, More

A Smart Watch You Don't Have to Charge Every Day, iTunes Credit, More


If you want a cross-platform smart watch, or one that lasts for more than a day on a single charge, the Pebble is still your best option. [Pebble Smart Watch, $80]


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Snapdragon 810: Your Next Phone's Brains Are Way More Than Just Fast

Snapdragon 810: Your Next Phone's Brains Are Way More Than Just Fast


A new year means a new flagship smartphone brain, and Qualcomm has detailed some of the most fun features of its upcoming Snapdragon 810 chip, which will start popping up in Android and Windows phones next year. It's faster, and it supports better graphics sure, but it also has other tricks up its sleeve. Here's what you can expect to see.


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Three cool new things you'll get in next year's smartphones and tablets


Smartphones are incredibly powerful computers that we carry around in our pockets, and next year they are going to do even more. Qualcomm is the company that powers a lot of what our smartphones do and it recently demoed some of the features that we'll see in next year's devices.


Next year, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 processor will be used in the majority of high-end Android smartphones and tablets, taking the place of the 801 and 805 from this year. It's got a bunch of new features and...


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