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SNK games now available with KOF anniversary ‘discount’

SNK PLAYMORE has been porting all your nostalgia-ridden 90s arcade fighting games to Android for a time now, and we all love them for it. Now you get the chance to download them all for cheap via the Google Play Store as the 20th anniversary of the “King of Fighters” franchise comes around.



Who doesn’t remember King of Fighters? Most Gen X-ers would probably have memories of getting tired of playing Street Fighter and turning to KOF with its fresh new characters for something different. And then there are those really hardcore who only played KOF exclusively. We all grew up, but SNK PLAYMORE has been giving us a chance to re-live those days on the Android format, even if it is just during lunchtimes, in between corporate meetings, or the downtime going to bed.


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The selection of KOF games on Android is impressive, actually. The 16-bit classic King of Fighters was the first to make it to the mobile platform, and then KOF ’97 soon followed a year after. Just recently, KOF ’98 also debuted on Android as well. Aside from KOF, SNK PLAYMORE has also brought the classic title of “Metal Slug” to Android.


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If you want to go ahead and binge on SNK titles, check their Play Store page here. All paid titles can now be yours for the low, low price of USD$0.99. Good nostalgia hits can be pretty hard to come by. KOF is definitely one of those titles we’ve grown to love over the years.


SOURCE: @SNKPofficial





T-Mobile lures Sprint customers with unlimited LTE offer

It’s tantamount to a declaration of a “network war” as T-Mobile tries to bring over “unsatisfied” Sprint customers over to their fold. And what better way to do so than by enticing its own subscribers to lure friends who are unhappy with Sprint’s latest move by promising both of them unlimited LTE data for a year. This was announced in a no-holds barred press release from T-Mobile in an apparent response to Sprint’s latest offer to subscribers from other networks.



“Sprint’s customers have suffered so much,” is the opening salvo in T-Mobile’s statement about their new offer. Basically, both the T-Mobile subscribers under their Simple Choice plan and the current Sprint subscriber that they have brought over will both receive unlimited LTE data for a year at least, at no additional charge. And if the T-Mobile user has unlimited LTE data already, they will receive a $10 credit each month for a year as well. But lest you think that they are just out on a vendetta against Sprint, this offer is also open for those crossing over from other competitors like AT&T and Verizon.


Sprint earlier this week offered a similar incentive for switchers from the other three carriers, but did not include its own subscribers in the offer. They also launched a new family plan that did not include an unlimited LTE data option while adding a fixed data cap plan. But while T-Mobile has made Sprint out to be the ultimate villain in their press release, the latter hasn’t endeared themselves to the public as well, with their announcement last week that they are cracking down on those tethering their smartphones and using it for P2P downloading.


But if you are a T-Mobile customer who would like to “rescue” subscribers from other networks (or you would want to be saved if you’re from another carrier), all you have to do is sign up for the referral program. You would just need to input your T-Mobile number as well as your friend’s and within 30 days of the activation of your rescued friend’s new T-Mobile account, you will then receive the unlimited LTE data for a year. Just don’t use it for P2P activities or you just might be penalised with data throttling.


SOURCE: T-Mobile





Galaxy Note 4 to feature new ‘side touch’ for easier selfies

We’ve all been there – that point where we also want to be in the picture with a group of people, but are left holding the phone to be used for the picture. The solution is always to use the lower megapixel front-facing camera, but alas, it brings you to awkward hand-positioning and camera shutter-pressing conditions. Well, what we can tell you is that if you buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 when it finally comes out, this won’t be a problem anymore. And none of that mono-pod, stick holding thing as well.



The upcoming Galaxy Note 4, reportedly to debut during (or before) IFA 2014 in Berlin this September, will have a new “side touch” feature. This will enable users to tap an area on the side rim of the phone to activate the shutter button, making for easier selfies. Why no one has thought of this – with the proliferation of selfies all over the internet – and why someone would think of a long stick for the solution to this problem is beyond us. Good on you, Samsung.


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This feature was supposed to debut on the Galaxy S5, but decided against it on the last moment. The code is still embedded in the GS5 as well, that’s how long Samsung has been toying around with the idea. Another impending improvement to selfies worldwide is the 3.7MP front-facing camera of the Galaxy Note 4. Usually, Samsung goes with the 2.1MP camera, but this is a definite improvement, allowing users to take selfies in WQHD (2560×1440) resolution.


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To cap off our camera-centric information about the Galaxy Note 4, we have heard that the main shooter for the device will be a 16MP Sony IMX240 camera sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), capable of giving us UHD (3840×2160) video at 30FPS. More and more information will be available as the launch nears, so just watch out for those on our home page.


VIA: Sam Mobile





Galaxy S5 4G+ smartphone hits Singapore Aug 23

Smartphone users in Singapore will be among the first in the world to enjoy a new and faster 4G+ wireless network rocking 300Mbps. That 4G LTE-Advanced service needs phones that are compatible with the new speed before smartphone users can enjoy the new network. Samsung has announced that it will be launching a new version of the Galaxy S5 in Singapore on August 23 that will support the new and fast SingTel 4G LTE-Advanced network.



The smartphone is called the Galaxy S5 4G+ and it will feature a Qualcomm 2.5GHz Snapdragon 805 processor, which is used in the Korean version of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A smartphone, and 2GB of RAM. The Korean version uses the same processor, but gets 3GB of RAM and a different screen.


The Galaxy S5 4G+ will use 5.1-inch Full HD resolution Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, the Korean version has a higher resolution 2560 x 1440 display and 3GB of RAM. Other than the screen and RAM differences, the smartphones are very similar.


Each of them has an IP67 rated body, fingerprint sensor, heart rate sensor, 16GB of storage, and a 2100 mAh battery inside. In Singapore the Galaxy S5 4G+ will sell for prices ranging from free on contract to SGD 688.


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VIA: Sammyhub


Noke Bluetooth padlock unlocks via Android app

At some point during your life, you have probably fought with a combination lock on something and wished for an easier way to secure your stuff. Whether it's forgetting the code for your bike lock or not being able to get a locker open at school, fiddling with keys and combinations can be a pain. A new lock has surfaced called Noke that requires no keys or combinations to open.



Noke uses Bluetooth connectivity and an app on your Android or iOS device to unlock. With the app running on your Bluetooth equipped smartphone, the Noke lock will unlock automatically when you get near it. One of the cooler features of the Noke lock is that you can also unlock it remotely.


That means you can give someone access to your locker while you are on vacation or let someone share your bike without having to go and unlock it for them. When the user gets within ten feet of the lock, it will unlock automatically via Bluetooth. That feature can be turned off in the app. Users can get push notifications to tell you when the lock is being unlocked.


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The people behind Noke have also made a custom bike chain and mount so you can keep your bike safe and secure. For times when your phone is dead or lost, the Noke does have quick click access that allows you to open it by clicking the lock shackle in a specific pattern. Noke is on Kickstarter now seeking $100,000 and it has raised over $240,000 with 27 days to go. The lock will ship in February 2015, if all goes well, and a pledge of $59 can get you your own Noke.


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SOURCE: Kickstarter





Cycada makes iOS apps run on Android devices

There are a lot of very popular apps out there that have versions specifically designed for Android and versions specifically for iOS. With apps for both platforms, fans can get the apps they want. However, there are times where developers will make a slick app for iOS that might not be available for Android.



A group of researchers at Columbia University has designed a new compatibility architecture called Cycada that will allow iOS apps to run natively on Android devices. Cycada was previously called Cider and it doesn't need virtual machines or compatibility layers that slow devices down to get the iOS apps running.


Cycada uses a method called compile-time code adaptation that lets them build code meant to run on other operating systems on a Linux platform without modifications. Linux, as you may know, is the base for Android. The developers use something they call diplomatic functions to replace iOS system functions. The team behind Cycada includes computer science professor Jason Nieh and five Ph.D candidate students.


While this all sounds pretty good, there are some big caveats right now. The major caveat is that Cycada hasn't been launched for the public yet. We also don’t know how Apple will feel about apps design for its iOS devices being run on Android. Presumably, Apple will take issue with this and there could be some sort of terms of service violation here.




VIA: Slashgear





Humble SEGA Mobile Bundle brings Sonic at budget price

Barely a week has passed since Humble Bundle's last Android campaign and here they are again, this time with a more thematic twist. Pay what you want or beat the average to get your hands on some of SEGA's Android pieces, which practically equates to a lot of blue hedgehogs rolling around.



With a minimum cash "donation", you will be able to download three SEGA games. Sonic 4 Episode I probably needs no introduction and is what you presume it would be: Sonic the hedgehog running around, collecting points, avoiding obstacles and fighting badies. All from your Android device of course. ChuChu Rocket's name, on the other hand, is a bit misleading. OK, there's a rocket involved, but nowhere in the name does it clue you in that it would be a literal cat and mouse, or mice, game. Virtua Tennis Challenge brings you back to the real world, somewhat, by giving you a chance to earn the title of a tennis pro without even lifting a racket. But hey, playing a game on smartphone is hard work too!


But wait, there's always more! Beat the average and you get, of course, more Sonic. Sonic 4 Episode II, as you might have guessed, lets you continue your running adventures from Episode I. Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing gives your, really Sonic's, feet a rest by jumping on cars and racing with friends. Yes, four player races right in the palm of your hands, so to speak. And the All-Stars part means you don't have to stick with Sonic if you prefer some other SEGA figure to be your champion. Crazy Taxi is as crazy as it sounds, letting you take the driver's seat in a make believe world where reckless driving gets you more points.




As always, the average to beat rises daily, so better put in your payment while it's still at a low $3.80. Beating the average also unlocks future games that may be added later, usually halfway through the bundle campaign, which ends on September 3. These games are offered DRM-free so you can actually download them, using the fresh new Humble Bundle Android app, of course, and pass them around if you wish.


SOURCE: Humble Bundle





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