Last week the large game developer Valve released an official Steam app into the Android Market in beta form, allowing users that applied to access their account and try out some new mobile features. Before the app was released, there were other apps in the Market that offered similar access to the service. Now, most of those apps have disappeared, with no… Read more
A few weeks ago we saw an unofficial Steam app hit the Android Market, but it offered limited functionality to end users. Steam owner Valve wants to be officially present, and has just added an official app to the Android Market. Not every user may access it though, as it is currently a part of a closed beta. The only way to get into said beta as of right… Read more
Sonic 4 has been available on the iPhone since all they way back in 2011, but Android hasn’t had the chance to get in on the classic fun. We are finally getting our chance, as the game has just been made available in the Android Market. Priced at $3.99, it’s a good deal for a full game. It even features two exclusive levels that make use of your device’s… Read more
Shadowgun has proved to be one of the most graphically advanced games on Android, and developer Madfinger Games is looking to add more value to the popular game. Sometime this week they will be releasing the previously iOS-exclusive The Leftover expansion in the form of a free update. It includes: – The story directly follows the events of original… Read more
Evernote is one of the most popular note-taking apps available for mobile platforms, and they have just added even more functionality. The app has just been updated to version 3.5, and includes new features like auto titles for untitled notes, a local save button added to all notes, and improved image layout in notes. These may help some users, but it isn’t… Read more
Screencast Video Recorder is an app that allows users to take videos of what’s on the screen of their Android device, all done in the MPEG4 format with audio. The app just hit 100,000 downloads, and the developer is looking to celebrate by offering the app at 75% off. $3.99 is the normal price, and the developer is cutting that to only $0.99 in celebration…. Read more
NBC has just launched its own app in the Android Market, and it offers plenty of content for fans of the TV network. Included are highlights from shows, games and trivia, schedules and previews, and a custom news feed of the content for shows selected by the user. Missing are full episodes, but NBC has stated that they will be coming soon. Once they are… Read more
We’ve seen all sorts of things turn up in the Android Market, from apps containing viruses to others allowing illegal download of music. A new contender has entered, this time in the form of pirated e-books. Multiple titles of popular series like Harry Potter and Vampire Diaries, as well as 4 novels by Stephen King and another 14 by Patricia Cornwell. All… Read more
Many fans may feel the urge to play some football as round 2 of the NFL playoffs begins, and they can do just that with EA’s game Madden 12 for Android. They’re even feeling extra generous, and offering the game for only $0.99. This is a limited time offer, so grab the app well it’s still available for that low price. Just remember, even after initially… Read more
Gaming has become a big commodity for smartphones, and especially specific platforms. Android doesn’t have the gaming presence that some other mobile operating systems do, but that’s not due to a lack of trying. With more powerful phones and tablets finding their way to market, better games are coming along for the ride as well. Qualcomm wants to help with… Read more
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