HTC Desire Eye leaked, with ‘ultimate selfie’ front camera

We were just talking about the HTC One M8 Eye yesterday, but it seems that HTC is going one over everybody else with the HTC Desire Eye. This was leaked by @upleaks via Twitter, and there are some photos and specs that give a little light to may actually be the “ultimate selfie” device of this current generation of smartphones.

The HTC Desire Eye will be packing some serious hardware, if the leak can be confirmed. We might be looking at a phone that will sport the current generation favorite – the Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor (2.3Ghz) supported by 2GB of RAM pushing pixels to a 5.2-inch Full HD 1080p screen. Those are flagship level specs at this point folks. The leak also points to 32GB of internal storage and a removable 2400mAh battery.

But the kicker here will always be the selfie cam. This device is reportedly packing a 13MP/13MP camera combo – with the front-facing cam just as great as the back camera (can’t call it the “main camera” now because of that). The front cam will also have auto-focus and all good stuff you don’t usually have with your selfie camera.

Add this to the momentum building for what is also a camera-related product by HTC – a mobile personal camera to invade GoPro’s market – then we might be in for a great event on the rumored October 8 launch date. Time to get a little bit excited, as that date is just a few days away.

SOURCE: @upleaks

Story Timeline

• Rumors say HTC Nexus 9 launch probably on October 16


• HTC might be going after GoPro's market [UPDATE]


• New HTC One (M8) Eye passes through China’s TENAA

Tower Dwellers needs you to defend a fantasy kingdom

It was the Gandalf the Grey who said to a fire-breathing Balrog that "You shall not pass." But a new Android game (that doesn't have anything to do with Lord of the Rings) is taking up this battle cry as they depend on you, the mobile gamer, to not let the enemy pass as you try to reclaim their fantasy kingdom, one tower at a time. Welcome to the world of the Tower Dwellers.

A once thriving fantasy kingdom has been overrun by the forces of darkness. It is now your duty to lead an army of survivors to free your lands from the invaders. You need to build different towers and auxilliary buildings and let your warriors defend your property. And don't worry, you've got good magic on your side which you can use to assist your strategic armies as they fight your enemies. The game has a non-linear progression so you have the freedom to choose whatever direction or which territory to conquer, depending on the levels that you've unlocked.

The game also has an encyclopedia sandbox mode where you can practice your army building and attacking strategy before unleasing it in the main game mode. The graphics aren't state-of-the-art but is still pretty good considering. The warriors are cute, although you might hesitate sending them into battle since they are mighty adorable.

What makes the game a bit more interesting than other tower building and defense games is that while you're playing it, there's a funny narrated tale to go along with it. In fact, the developers have composed an ode just for you which you can find at the game app page on the Google Play Store where you can download Tower Dwellers for free.

Flat Out gem matching arcade game hits Google Play

Some of the most popular games on mobile devices are gem-matching games. If that sort of game is something you like, a new gem matcher has hit Google Play called Flat Out. This game is described as a fast-paced gem matching arcade game.

Players will complete puzzles by connecting sequences of gems to refuel. The more fuel players capture, the further they go, and the faster the game gets forcing players to connect longer sequences to keep fuel levels high.

Flat Out includes eight map packs right out of the box. Flat Out requires Android 2.3 or higher to play and is currently on version 6. The last update happened a couple weeks ago and the game is 12MB in size.

So far, Google Play says that it has 100-500 installs and it is rated for everyone. Flat Out was developed by Smashed Crab Studio.

SOURCE: Google Play

The Boxtrolls: Slide ‘N’ Sneak features art and sound from the movie

Game tie ins for movies are nothing new, particularly for kids films where children often want everything that goes with a favorite film. One of the new movies that will be hitting theaters soon is the Boxtrolls. A new mobile game tie in with the film is now available to download for Android users.

The game is called The Boxtrolls: Slide 'N' Streak and the goal of the game is to save friends that were captured by the Red Hats. Players will get to take up to three Boxtrolls from their cavern to the streets and rooftops of Cheesebridge.

Players will slide and jump to collect as many cogs as you can and move around the environment without making too much noise. This is the official mobile game to go along with the film and it has art, music, voices, and sound effects from the movie.

The game offers four environments with 30 levels to play. There are ten different playable Boxtrolls to unlock and three can go on each mission. The controls for the game are simple tap and swipe. Players can slide and launch their Boxtrolls on slopes and find hidden tunnels with bonus cogs. The game is 70MB in size and is a free download with in-app purchases from 99 cents to $99.99.

SOURCE: Google Play

Squarespace brings two Android apps to help manage your blog

Content management system Squarespace has been one of the go-to sites for people who want a customized and low-maintenance kind of website for their personal (and sometimes professional use). Squarespace is introducing two new apps on the Android platform to help both users and non-users manage content for their own blogs or sites: Squarespace Note and Squarespace Blog.

You don't need to sign up with or have a Squarespace account to be able to use the first app, Squarespace Notes. It basically functions just like any other note-taking app. It's a blank canvass where you can jot down your thoughts (which you can later on use for your blog or website). It's a no-frills black and white, unbranded app that will just let you focus on the things you need to jot down instead of bells and whistles. It can also sync your notes with Squarespace (if you have an account), Evernote, Dropbox and other related apps.

Meanwhile, Squarespace Blog is easy enough to understand from its name. It's a mobile app where you can easily upload content to your website. And for this, you really need a Squarespace since you need to link it somewhere. You can write and edit your posts using the CMS that you're familiar with if you've been using Squarespace for some time now. You can also reply and moderate comments on your site, even when you're not on your desktop, for example while commuting or at a gathering. You can also manage multiple blogs and sites in the Blog app and toggle between them easily.

While there is a monthly or yearly subscription when you host and manage your site on Squarespace, the Android apps are absolutely free. You can download Squarespace Notes and Squarespace Blog from the Google Play Store.

VIA: Android Central

Angry Birds Star Wars II update brings new levels

Angry Birds has been one of the most popular mobile games out there for a very long time. There are multiple games in the franchise including some very cool Star Wars themed versions of Angry Birds. Angry Birds Star Wars II is one of the latest games in the franchise and it has been updated recently.

The update brings with it some new game play with the ability for players to join the rebellion. Players will be able to fight the empire, or join the empire and hunt down Jedi. There are 24 new levels in the latest Rebels episode.

The update also brings with it 12 new characters to play from the new Rebels animated Star Wars series. Along with the new characters and levels, there are 16 new Master your Destiny levels that force players to think strategically.

The update landed on October 1 and the game requires Android 2.3 and up to play. The game costs 99 cents to download and is supported with in-app purchases ranging from $1.99 to $99.99 per item. The download is 48MB in size and the game is on version 1.7.1.

SOURCE: Google Play

Hellraid: The Escape arrives on Android

Room escape-themed games have quietly gained a niche of fans, creating a kind of sub-genre for itself. Their fans are the intellectual, puzzle-loving, slow gaming type of people, as evidenced in game titles like “The Room” and “Escape the Room”. But what if an escape game would have a more action-paced bent to it? Well, that would be what “Hellraid: The Escape” is – a solid escape game with its puzzles leaning towards action.

Hellraid has just jumped over the iOS wall to Android, and it’s bringing with it a darker theme to escape games. It’s powered by Unreal Engine, so the game graphics are very well rendered. And when we say “darker”, you will have to expect a lot of gruesome scenes in the game. A LOT.

But wait, the game premise is that you are already dead, right? Yes, so there’s a bit of story behind it – we won’t spoil it for you. As a dead guy, you end up imprisoned by a demon named Crell. You then have to escape these prison cells and chambers, you have to solve puzzles and use the environment – hence it is a for real escape game. And you need solid puzzle-solving skills here as well.

The game is a USD$2.99 download from the Google Play Store, so if you’re up for a bit of puzzle-solving, this might be just worth your time and money. Make sure that you have a device that will be able to run the beautiful 3D graphics of the game, else it will just be a waste of money if not. Check out the source link for the download.

SOURCE: Google Play Store

Story Timeline

• Retro Wings Flappy Plane Aces: Yet another Flappy Bird-like game


• Brain Wars lets you challenge anyone to a brainy game


• Humble Flash Bundle offers Android games