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Random Heroes 3 2D shooter game now available on Android

They say that all great film franchises come in trilogies (well, most of them that are great anyways) and maybe that can apply to games too. The final part of the popular and critically praised Random Heroes trilogy has finally made its way to Android smartphones and tablets. Now you can blast your way into saving the earth from invading aliens through this 2D shooter game.



The side-scrolling shooter game has the same storyline as the two previous installments. You need to save the earth from these alien invaders, but you and your teammates are the most unlikely of heroes (hence, the name of the game). But as long as you shoot everything on sight and get the job done, who cares if you look or seem weird for a hero? There are over 75 levels in this third game, plus more than 25 weapons and 25 unlikely heroes as well. Each of these characters have different abilities that may serve you well in some parts of the game.


While you're just running and shooting all throughout the game, there are also stars and crystal skulls to be collected, an upgrade system to follow your progression, plus large maps and hidden areas to explore. If you don't feel like doing much thinking when you're playing games, then this is something you might enjoy (if you like shooting guns and killing things, that is).


You can buy Random Heroes 3 for just $0.99 from the Google Play Store. There are also several in-app purchases available.




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HTC to offer possible car integration with HTC Cello

We’re reading a Reddit thread whose author has shown what looks to be a legit HTC Release Note showing that the Taiwan-based tech company could possibly be working on a device coded at this point as the “HTC Cello”. The big thing about it is that the device could be a strong competitor to Google’s very own Android Auto, with the Cello purportedly having more features than Android Auto has.



According to the Reddit thread, the device may include features such as "Night Vision, Sonar, Mini HMI (Human Machine Interface), DVD, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning System, Navigation and GPS." If these are anywhere close to reality, then… whew! Android Auto could have itself some real competition.



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The thread author also said that the device will feature a version of HTC's famous Sense UI – but of course, made specifically for cars. This will purportedly be dubbed “Sense Automotive” and should be Android Lollipop ready by the time HTC makes Cello public.


Of course, there is no easy way of confirming whether this is true or not. The big thing is that at this moment, some of the features of this device – if true – are miles ahead of any Android Auto unit. This was reportedly named “Autobot” at some point in time, and HTC has reportedly been working on Cello since the fourth quarter of last year. Will it even see the light of day, or is some sort of launch near? Watch this space.


SOURCE: Reddit





AutoMate app on beta, brings Android Auto-like UI in app form

If you’ve followed our reports on Android Auto, you will understand that Google’s efforts towards reaching your car’s dash control is only available in head units at this time – and some very expensive ones to boot. AutoMate may just be the answer to that – it provides a sort of control hub for you while driving your car, but it’s still in beta release at this point.



App developer Kahtaf Alam has made AutoMate available via the Google Play Store, but only for those who want to do beta testing. The app delivers an Android Auto-like experience – bringing messaging, call, navigation and music capabilities together so you can access it while driving.


When you test out the app, it looks very much like Android Auto – that is intentional. AutoMate wants to capture a piece of that experience in app format. The features are still rough, you would expect that in a beta release. But basically, it does everything Android Auto can do – it can read back your text messages (via Google’s text-to-speech), navigate via Google Maps and other navigation apps, play music, and make calls.


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If you want to test this out, there is a dedicated Google+ group (see source link) that you can join, and ask how to be part of the beta test. The developers have been very open in their need for quality user feedback, so maybe you can help.


SOURCE: +KahtafAlam


Twitter’s revamped “quote tweet” functionality coming soon to Android

This is a common occurrence for Twitter users. You see a tweet that you really, really like but instead of just retweeting it, you'd like to add a short comment or reaction. Unfortunately, the 140 character rule means that you can't fully express your comment, which defeats the purpose of the quote tweet. Or you sometimes just use an emoji, which is always not enough. The micro-blogging giant has announced they are revamping this functionality, and hopefully, it will reach Android soon.



Instead of quoting it as text, meaning it eats up your characters, the actual tweet will now just be embedded into your tweet. So you now have 116 more characters to add to tell the world how you feel about the tweet you're quoting. Don't worry, the twitter account you're quoting will still be able to receive a notification that you quoted/retweeted them, so your favorite celebrity can still react to your comment if he/she/they want to.


For those who are using third-party apps for the web or mobile device versions, the link to the original tweet will be included, but not as an embedded tweet. However, developers will probably be able to add support for their own apps later on.


Unfortunately for Android users, Twitter did not make us the priority in the update roll-out. It is already available for the web version and the iOS apps. They did promise that it will be "coming soon" for Android, although we don't know how long that "soon" is.


SOURCE: Twitter





Last chance to get an Icon Bluetooth Speaker at a discount [DEALS]

While smartphone speakers are getting more and more capable, and even mobile audio components get more sophisticated, there are times when what you really need is to blast your tunes out loud. But while any speaker might do the trick, wires and connectors might also cramp your mobile lifestyle. The solution? Bluetooth speakers! And have we got one for you here at Android Community Deals. The Ion Bluetooth Speaker is portable enough to take with you anywhere you go and still deliver the crisp highs and deep lows that audiophiles demand.



This crystal-clear wireless speaker works with any Bluetooth-enabled device, be it Android or even iOS, for a range of up to 30 feet. The rechargeable battery can last up to 4 hours of continuous use before needing another round of juice. Although completely wireless, the speaker does have buttons that you can use to play and pause music, adjust the volume, and answer or reject calls. Yes, you can actually use the speaker for calls as it has a built-in mic as well.


You can get all of those for only $19..99, a sweet 80 percent off from its usual $100 tag. For international buyers, it's just a wee bit higher at $29. Better hurry though, as the clock is ticking for this Ion Bluetooth Speaker deal.


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Play Store 5.4 brings immersive listing, Android Lollipop only

No need to wait that long for immersive mode to arrive on your Android Lollipop-powered device because Google's user interface engineer Kirill Grouchnikov himself shared on his Google+ page some immersive previews as shown in Play Store. These images give us an idea how the new Google Play Store will look with a transparent status bar on Lollipop devices. According to Grouchnikov, the changes have started to roll out onto Google Play over the weekend. Don't be too excited though because these enhancements are available for Lollipop users only.



The changes are not that big but you'll notice something new. A transparent status bar will show when you view listings. You'll notice hero images for listings too inching higher on your smartphone's display slowly. As a result, there's less need to scroll because more information can be shown below the images. The bigger the space, the more details about a particular app can be displayed.


Again, this update is only for Android Lollipop users.


SOURCE: Kirill Grouchnikov





Picture of supposed new Moto 360 smartwatch leaked on Weibo

While there are a growing number of players in the smartwatch market, one of the earliest OEMs to have made their mark in the market is Motorola and its Moto 360. Supposedly, it was the first round-faced Android Wear device to come out, but LG G Watch R beat them to the punch in terms of launching. And while the Moto 360 received stellar reviews, it just went quiet all of a sudden. However, a new image leaked on China's social networking giant might see the revival of the smartwatch.



Last month, there were already rumors that Motorola and Lenovo will be launching a successor to the Moto 360. Details were scarce however, except for the "vision" of the two OEMs to have more customization options, which Motorola specializes in with its Moto Maker. Lenovo meanwhile doesn't have a smartwatch of its own, so it's interesting to see why and how this partnership would look like. The supposed new smartwatch is that it will have a 360x360 resolution, which is quite an improvement from the current 320x290 of the Moto 360.


While the picture shows it is still going to be roundfaced of course, the resolution looks like it will be square (although you really can't tell from the leaked image). This could mean they've found a way to not waste the "dead zone" at the bottom of the circular display and instead pushed the display to the side.


The competition among Android Wear smartwatches is getting tougher and tougher, and so Motorola (and Lenovo) need to step it up a notch. LG in particular is making waves with its Watch Urbane, which is so far the nicest looking one in the block.


VIA: SlashGear


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