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Get crazy with OverVolt slot cars

You’ll never go bored with any racing game and there are probably thousands of racing apps available for Android. Try the new OverVolt. This simple racing game is different in many exciting ways. No, you won’t be driving real-like cars but just miniature slot cars.



Racers are given power-UPs to help them finish the forty cool tracks and six scenarios. Goal is to be the best in the neighborhood and challenge whoever is leading. You can play this game in single mode but it’s more fun in multiplayer mode.


Of course, as with any racing game, you need to control the miniature car without going out of the track. Stay in your lane and show off your personalized miniature car. There’s a store where you can get all the power-ups for all the races. You can also choose one from the more than 30 cars available in the store. Customize it with your own style before challenging your friends to a racing game.


OverVolt is a free-to-play Android game. It includes three scenarios, 30 single player levels, and three multiplayer matches each day. Real life car customization features are also available, as well as, unlimited multiplayer, free saving of personalized car textures, and +5000 credits for the special package.




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Download OverVolt from the Google Play Store





Cannibal Open Touch joins custom recoveries roster

When we speak of custom recoveries, the two that probably come to mind are ClockworkMod (CWM) and TWRP, though there are quite a few based on these two as well. Of course, that doesn't mean there's no place for other players and there is definitely still some wiggle room for improvements. Despite its name, Cannibal Open Touch won't eat your device. Instead, it will open it up to a world of possibilities that only a custom Android recovery can.



To be clear, Cannibal is actually based on CWM's source code, so there is still that lineage. It does, however, improve on some of the shortcomings of the venerable recovery. In particular, Cannibal Open Touch (should we call it COT?) adds a full touch interface, one of the biggest criticisms of the vanilla CWM experience. In addition to that there is also complete support for themes and even has an app for downloading and selecting themes.


Of course, appearance isn't the only thing going for Cannibal. It can do on-device backup and restore as well as via ADB. That last part is a bit important. Power users familiar with nandroid backups might discover that it's missing. Cannibal developers claims that the ADB solution offers a more robust backup option than nandroid, even if it does require some command line interaction.


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For now, the list of officially supported devices are a bit small, consisting of the Nexus lineup, the OnePlus One, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The recovery is also still in Alpha, so do expect a bumpy ride.


VIA: XDA


Updated Slingshot app wants you to share life as it happens

The Facebook-owned Slingshot photo-sharing app went international back in June and now we’ve some good news that a new version has just been released. Slingshot 2.0 wants people to share life as it happens, sharing real and raw moments with family and friends right away.



The Slingshot developers didn’t add much to the app but rather removed some clutter. They believe that enhancing a product is about deleting what is unnecessary and leaving only what is important. The new Slingshot is said to be cleaner, simpler, and of course, more fun.


The updated Slingshot app now allows two taps on the screen to share looping videos and fullscreen photos. Five new photo filters have been added too. Drawings and captions are also included so you can add a special message.


You’ll be able to see the latest photos from the people you follow in Slingshot. Shots are displayed for 24 hours and then deleted. The tab has been redesigned too. It’s now swipeable so moving between photos, people, and the cam is easier.


You can now reply to a Slingshot post with a private photo or video reaction—which you can also draw on, filter, and add caption on. Of course, you can preview these reactions before sending them.


With Slingshot,you can keep in touch with friends and follow some of the coolest creators from around the world. Instant notifications can be activated if you want to be notified whenever a contact posts something new. And as with any other photo-sharing and social app, you can also share your shots out to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.


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Download Slingshot from the Google Play Store


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PayPal update: stay logged in, fingerprint scan for Samsung devices

A new update from PayPal will help you have easier access to the online payment system, especially if you use it frequently during the day and if you're secure enough that only you have access to your smartphone or tablet. If you have a higher end Samsung device, you will now be able to use your fingerprint scanner to open your PayPal app and account.



This feature has actually been present in the PayPal app distributed through Samsung's app store. But now, it is also available for the one you got through the Google Play Store. If you have a Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Tab S, you can just use your finger swipe authentication when making purchases on your mobile device using PayPal. No need to always enter your password when buying stuff, which is of course a necessary security precaution, but can be tiresome (especially if you have a long-winded password).


For those who don't have Samsung devices, the update also brings to you a feature that can be both scary and easy. You now have the option to stay logged in to PayPal on your phone, especially if you use it a lot during the day. But remember, you should only do this if you know that no one else will be able to use your phone or else you might find yourself with unknown transactions on your PayPal.


The update is slowly rolling out to users, but the change log indicates that some features might not be available for those outside the UK. If you don't have it yet, you can download the PayPal app from the Google Play Store for free.


Download and Install Every CM App with CM App Installer

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Over the years, CyanogenMod has bloomed into an absolute powerhouse with its ROMs appearing on a number of fantastic devices such as the OnePlus One and the Oppo N1. Because of its popularity and wide usage, it isn’t very surprising that many people have grown accustomed to and have developed a preference for the custom apps that they’ve packaged into their ROMs. Unfortunately, if you own a phone that is running another ROM, or does not ship with CyanogenMod, the only way that you can use these custom CM apps is to manually download and install them yourself.


With this said, CM App Installer is an app that makes this process an absolute breeze. Developed by XDA Forum Member TheMentalGoose, the app will pull the most updated versions of CM apps and try to install them into your device’s system. The app will try to do this via either a non-rooted or rooted method, however it is recommended that you try the non-rooted method first. This is because the rooted method was designed to be only a very last resort as it may possibly cause errors. Furthermore, CM App Installer saves you the hassle of backing up any CM apps you may currently have installed as it does this automatically.


So, if you’ve always had a soft spot for CM apps, head over to the CM App Installer application thread for more information.


The post Download and Install Every CM App with CM App Installer appeared first on xda-developers.


Cyanogen clarifies OnePlus situation in India

Those who have been following the latest mobile developments in India might have noticed a small drama unfolding. Chinese startup OnePlus has just targeted the sub-continent but, at the same time, Cyanogen, Inc, who develops the OnePlus One's software, struck up an exclusive deal with Indian OEM Micromax. After some speculation, as well as a blog post from OnePlus, the Android ROM maker is now clearing the air and explaining how things will proceed.



The issue at hand is that Cyanogen has chosen Micromax as the exclusive hardware partner for Cyanogen OS, the commercial version of the popular CyanogenMod Android ROM, in India. This coincided with OnePlus' own entry into the Indian market, via a partnership with Amazon India. For its part, OnePlus says it was surprised and dismayed at Cyanogen's move, since it theoretically meant that OnePlus' would be customers in India would be bereft of Cyanogen updates.


Not quite, according to Cyanogen. It says that all devices around the world running its OS will continue to receive OTA updates, even in India. So just because a OnePlus One happens to be in the country doesn't mean it will suddenly be left out of the update party. That said, other than the OnePlus One, those in India should probably not expect new commercial devices running Cyanogen OS except from Mircomax and its new YU brand.


That is definitely welcome news for OnePlus One fans in India and is definitely a more reasonable expectation. What remains to be seen now is whether OnePlus will still push through with its plans to have its own OS for OnePlus Two/OnePlus One Two, which might still be likely if relationships between the two startups have indeed taken a downturn.


SOURCE: Cyanogen, Inc.





Experience Flow Throughout Sony Xperia Z1 System UI

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The ‘Cosmic Flow’ animation and theme were first introduced with the 2012 line of Xperia devices from Sony. They were undoubtedly quite visually striking, particularly the multicolored live wallpapers. And although Sony has moved onto the more reserved and mild ‘Experience Flow’ theme as seen on their newer devices such as the Xperia Z3, it retains the central motif of flowing lines and curves. If you’re a big fan of the theme and would rather it to appear throughout your Xperia Z1, you may want to check out the Cosmic Flow Animation Background mod.


Developed by XDA Senior Member kalel2012, the mod allows you to have the ‘experience flow’ animation seen in the boot animation and live wallpapers appear in the background of your system apps, such as the settings, phonebook, and the pull-down notification area. The mod was based on framework version 157, but should also work with 155 and 108. It can be installed by simply flashing the provided ZIP package through a custom recovery, and if you want to revert the effects, there’s a flashable ZIP package for that too.


If this looks like something you’ve been looking for on your Xperia Z1, check out the Cosmic Flow Animation mod thread for more information.


The post Experience Flow Throughout Sony Xperia Z1 System UI appeared first on xda-developers.


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