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Space Pioneer is a top-down shooter from the developers of Real Boxing

The makers of Real Boxing are getting ready to release a new space shooter game on Android. Called Space Pioneer, the game will see players explore the galaxy, discover new planets, and exterminate aliens. The game is a top-down shooter that features some bright and colorful cartoon graphics. It’s almost the opposite of the realism found on Real Boxing. Nonetheless, it’s looking fantastic. 15 best free Android games available right now

20 Best Entertainment and Media Apps for Android Honeycomb Tablets

Honeycomb tablets are designed for stunning visuals, there’s no doubt about that. The powerful graphics chipsets, large HD-capable screens and even surround sound capability make them ideal for watching trailers, videos and shows. Not only that, it’s handy enough to be used as an ebook reader and then some. Here are a few of the best media and entertainment apps for your Android tablet. Plays everything and anything you can throw it.

Focused on photography, the Kodak Ektra Smartphone arrives in India

Just around the end of 2016, Kodak entered the smartphone market in Europe and the US. A lot of millennials probably won’t even recognize the iconic photography and imaging brand, but here we are in 2017, looking at the Kodak Ektra Smartphone which has just launched in India. To carry on the legacy in the field, Kodak Ektra is a ‘camera-first smartphone’. The smartphone claims to pack in imaging and editing capabilities and fuses the best of Kodak’s rich history in imaging with the latest innovations in smartphone photography.

Google Calendar on the desktop will get the Material Design facelift it needs

Even though Google introduced its Material Design language back in 2014, certain corners of the search giant, like the Calendar desktop client, have been largely untouched by the design language. That looks to change with an upcoming facelift that brings the client to the latter half of this decade. Thanks to Reddit user xDawnut, we now have a glimpse at what Google has in mind for Calendar on the desktop, and it is a great-looking thought.

OnePlus heard you! New one hand mode in the works

OnePlus is constantly improving Oxygen OS with new features and support for stuff its community members ask for. The custom Android skin is pretty good with updates. Most recently, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro got their Android 10-based Oxygen OS 10.01 update. Now, we hear that a future Oxygen OS version might bring in support for one-handed usage. Replying to a user’s query about one-handed usage, a OnePlus staff member wrote on the company’s forums, “We are working on the one hand mode.

Samsung Dex to lose support for Windows 7, macOS

TL;DR Samsung will stop supporting its Samsung Dex system on Windows 7 and macOS machines. Support will cease in January 2022. Windows 7 users will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11. macOS users will need to swap systems. There are several proprietary desktop systems for Android phones. They allow you to reconfigure the UI of your Android device so it looks and acts like a traditional desktop.

T-Mobile will accept your old OnePlus devices as trade-ins

TL;DR Starting November 1, T-Mobile will accept trade-ins of OnePlus devices towards a new OnePlus 6T. This applies to ANY OnePlus device, from the OnePlus One to the OnePlus 6. Your trade-in will very likely net you a $300 credit, regardless of which device you turn in. At the OnePlus 6T launch event in New York City, the company formally announced its new partnership with T-Mobile. The Uncarrier will be the exclusive United States home to the brand new smartphone — the first time a wireless carrier has carried a OnePlus device.

5 ways to keep your personal stuff private when lending a phone

“Don’t you dare swipe through my pictures!” – I have no idea how many times I have heard that, and I am sure you have too. It’s an ongoing problem trying to keep your files private when lending your phone to others, even if for a few seconds. And the picture swiping is just one factor, there is so much more stuff in there we would not trust to even our closest family members.

Candy Crush developer King to make new Call of Duty mobile game

The huge Call of Duty game franchise is about to make another stab into the mobile space. King, the developer best known for their Candy Crush series of popular puzzle games, is forming an new team in Stockholm, Sweden dedicated to making a new mobile game based on the military shooter series. King was acquired by Call of Duty publisher Activision in late 2015 for $5.9 billion. 15 best action games for Android

EE's LTE SIM-only plans, once delayed, now available

UK carrier EE has officially launched their LTE SIM-only offerings. These plans require the user to already have a compatible device, however that aside, they all come with unlimited calls and messages and the promise of being able to enjoy “super fast 4GEE.” Aside from the inclusion of calls and messages, you just pick the data you want and/or need. EE’s LTE SIM-only plans have arrived with four options ranging from £21 per month up to £36 per month.