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World of Warriors set to do battle on Android devices

They say that deep inside the heart of men (and women too!), there is a warrior just itching to get out. But fortunately, we don't live in an age where they have to do constant battle (at least in this part of the world) and all these warrior tendencies are given reign in the digital world only. One such game is World of Warriors, now available for Android devices.



The adventure and combat strategy game employs the usual tricks and trades found in games of this genre. You are set to journey through the wild Wildlands where you recruit people to be part of your band of warriors whose main goal is to overcome the evil Boneshaker and his hosts of minions (no, not the cute, lovable minions you've seen lately). In terms of design and graphics, this game doesn't shy away from beautiful 3D landscapes, coupled with a great sound design.


The warriors you can recruit are actually based on hundreds of "historically accurate" real-life warriors we've encountered through the ages. You can train them and upgrade them as you go through the land and the battles. But you also need a little magical help along the way of course. You can collect special materials which you can use to make talismans to have an advantage over Boneshaker and his own warriors.


If you're feeling a little competitive, there are daily and weekly battles that you can join in to win "rare and exclusive prizes." You can get World of Warriors for free from the Google Play Store, but there are also in-app purchases available.


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Battery History with More Details – XDA TV

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When you use your device, there are always little programs in the background that could be sucking up your battery juice. There are many apps out there that can help you see what’s running in the background like WakeLock Detector. However, those apps can give you too much data. Sometimes you just want to go into your native Android battery stats and see all the applications using battery, not just a short list. If you still have access to the Xposed Framework, we may have a solution for you.


In this episode of XDA Xposed Tuesday, XDA TV Producer TK reviews an Xposed Module that helps you see more apps in your battery stats. XDA Recognized Developer moneytoo created the Battery History XXL module. TK shows off the modules and gives his thoughts, so check out this Xposed Tuesday video.




Be sure to check out other great XDA TV Videos



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Valve’s Half-Life 2 Episode One released for the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet

We said it before, NVIDIA’s SHIELD Tablet is set to become one of today’s gaming powerhouses. With NVIDIA continuing in its effort to bring games exclusive to the platform – not just games, but quality ones too – more and more people are getting convinced that the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet is a legit gaming platform. Enter “Half Life 2 Episode One”, the first of three episodes that serve as a sequel to “Half Life 2” which was originally released in 2004.



Half Life 2 has already been ported exclusively for the NVIDIA SHIELD in the middle of 2014, and now NVIDIA is following this up with the sequel. Half Life 2 Episode One will be using the original Source Engine that was employed when the game was launched originally in 2006 – so this means that when you play Episode One on your SHIELD Tablet, you will need a physical controller. NVIDIA will mean for you to use the NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller, of course.


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What’s more, if you’re targeting to buy a high-end gaming tablet for the holidays, consider the 32GB LTE NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet, because they are bundling Half Life 2, Portal, and Half Life 2 Episode One as free downloads if you get NVIDIA’s “Green Box” bundle.


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That aside, the game is now available over the Google Play Store and NVIDIA’s TegraZone for USD$7.99. Most people are asking if the tablet’s hardware can run the intense graphics requirements of Half Life 2 Episode One. We would be the first to tell you that you need not worry – NVIDIA’s hardware is more than capable of running the software they’re peddling.


DOWNLOAD: Google Play Store

VIA: SlashGear





You can now boss Nest around with Google Now voice commands

It is already cool that you can control your appliances through your smartphone, even when you're not home. But wouldn't it be cooler if you can just speak to them to do so? While we're not completely there yet, Google and Nest Labs have taken a step forward by integrating Google Now and the Nest Learning Thermostat, letting you change the room temperature using just your voice.



The new Google Now integration actually comes in two new features. The first is the most obvious one. You can use that now iconic "OK, Google" phrase to start setting up your desired warmth or cold. There are a ton of phrases that can be used with this, ranging from a more direct "change the temperature to" to a more informal "raise/lower the temp to".


The second feature isn't voice-related at all and comes via Google Now cards. As with other cards that show your relevant information in a timely manner, Google Now will also hand out cards whenever the Nest Learning Thermostat is changing a setting or switching to another pre-programmed preset.



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The new features are completely optional and you'd actually have to turn them on before you can even start using them. One good news about it is that it is tied to Google Now and not Android, meaning that it would work just as well on an iOS device with the Google Search app installed.


VIA: Android Police






YouTube 6.0 now offers live chat to phones and tablets

Live chatting during YouTube live streams will soon be widely available. Thanks to the recent app update that brings the Live Chat feature to mobile devices. The YouTube 6.0 version now allows live commenting or live chatting when videos are streaming. This isn't actually new because it's already possible on desktop. Google's migration to Hangouts has brought this change so it's really a good thing. Google has not made an official announcement but the updated version is on Google Play.



No need to switch to desktop chat to see the live chat window and read all the comments coming in. It's more fun to watch a YouTube live stream and then read the annoying and oftentimes funny comments. There are too many trolls in the Internet that they can be entertaining at times. And with the live chat feature on YouTube mobile app, you can join the trolling or you may leave an intelligent comment. It's up to you if you'll join the trolls and annoy the uploader.


YouTube 6.0 now features a new music homepage for the user. You can find new music easier, discover new artists and songs, as well as play albums fast from the search. The live chat could still be in beta mode right now but we're glad Google has finally brought this feature.


Download the new YouTube app from the Google Play Store or get the APK.


VIA: TalkAndroid





Sony SmartEyeglass SDK Update Brings Artificial Reality Rendering API

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We’ve all heard of Google Glass, the spectacle wearable that just until recently, we all believed was only possible in sci-fi movies. However, a very similar prototype has also been worked on by Sony called SmartEyeglass, which looks like a bulky pair of swimming goggles fitted with a 3 megapixel camera, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, microphone, brightness sensor, and hefty battery pack. Needless to say, it’s not as sleek or chic as Google Glass, but kudos goes to Sony for exploring this area of technology.


With this said, Sony has just recently released a new version of its SmartEyeglass SDK that includes a new Artificial Reality (AR) rendering API. This allows you to have text and images rendered and overlayed onto fixed real-world positions seen through the SmartEyeglass. And also, if the wearer turns to face another direction, the rendered text and images would stay overlayed on the fixed position as long as the position is still within sights. The new SDK comes with a tutorial teaching you how to implement this AR API into your SmartEyeglass app, with the tutorial also explaining just how exactly this is made possible.


If you are interested in implementing this new API into your SmartEyeglass app or simply want to find out more about it, head over to the official Sony Developer World AR API post for more information.


The post Sony SmartEyeglass SDK Update Brings Artificial Reality Rendering API appeared first on xda-developers.


Functional Android 5.0 build arrives for Samsung Galaxy S

Is there any Android build out there that the venerable Samsung Galaxy S can’t run? You’ll be hard pressed to find one that will not run in one form or another for Samsung’s first Galaxy smartphone that launched in 2011 (that’s almost 3 years ago kids) and ended up officially only with Android 2.3 – this is because all of the aftermarket attention it got. Evidence of this came this week, with a highly functional build of Android 5.0 arriving for the Galaxy S.



Even before this, the old unit has had Jelly Bean and KitKat builds ported to it via tweaked versions of CyanogenMod 10 and 11 – and those have been warmly received by people who still own the Galaxy S. As with those that came before, the Android 5.0 build for the Galaxy S originates from an unofficial build of CyanogenMod 12, the Lollipop version of the highly popular aftermarket firmware.


While you can’t say that the Lollipop build for the Galaxy S is fully functional, most of the essential features do work, and then some. These include the basics (call, SMS, wifi), audio functionalities, GPS, legacy sensors (gravity, linear acceleration, rotation vector), camera, Bluetooth, and USB mass storage among others. There are bugs – you should expect those – like the non-working power-off charging animation (really, this is a nitpick), and a call UI that has lags.


That is why this build developed by XDA contributor “Christopher83” has been dubbed as a “highly functional” one – you’ll be able to use most of the features on your old Samsung Galaxy S. If you own one, head on over to the official forum thread at XDA.


SOURCE: XDA





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