Netflix was the top earning app of 2017 that wasn’t a mobile game, according to Sensor Tower’s new year-end report on the most successful apps and publishers across Apple’s App Store and Google Play. In previous years, the top spot had gone to Spotify, and before that, LINE. But this was Netflix’s year to shine. The service saw gross subscriber revenue of approximately… Read More
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How Microtransactions Bleed You Dry
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When it comes to modern company culture, distraction is the name of the game. From ping pong tables to office dogs, there’s no shortage of things to grab your attention that isn’t, well, actual work. It can be really hard to stay focused sometimes — and you aren’t to blame. If you find it difficult to get things done in a timely manner, there are tools out there like Focus@Will that could help.
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App revenue climbed 35 percent to $60 billion in 2017
Global app revenue climbed 35 percent in 2017 to reach nearly $60 billion, according to a new report today from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, which measured paid apps, subscriptions, and in-app purchases across both Apple’s App Store and Google Play. However, Apple is the one pulling n the most revenue, the report found – at nearly double that of Google Play. Specifically,… Read More
HQ Trivia arrives on Android in Canada in beta
App-based trivia sensation HQ Trivia is on its way to Android, as the company previously revealed, but a special group of users can access it right now — Canadians. The app is now live in the Canadian Google Play Store, though it’s an “Unreleased” beta version of the live trivia game (via MobileSyrup). HQ Trivia debuted on iOS earlier this year, featuring a twice… Read More
Android Oreo 8.1 is here, and it’s boring but important
The new and improved Android operating system, Android 8.1, is finally here.
The update introduces a ton of new developer tools that incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Google just launched Datally, an app to save your data
Google wants to help you conserve your data.
The company has launched Datally, a free app to help you understand and curb your data usage. The app is primarily intended for users in India and Southeast Asia, where it is common to use prepaid SI…
Microsoft Office arrives on Chromebooks via Google Play Store
Microsoft Office is now available for Google Chromebook users through the Google Play Store – a notable addition, given the two companies offer competing products in terms of office productivity software. Neither Google nor Microsoft are making a formal announcement about the Office applications’ arrival on Chromebooks. But we understand the Office Android apps will only be free… Read More
Tamagotchis are coming to your smartphone
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Remember your Tamagotchi that needed constant attention and wouldn’t stop pooping 24/7?
You might have accidentally killed it from neglect, but it’s now coming back to haunt you — on your smartphone.
My Tamagotchi Forever, which is free to play, will be coming to smartphones and tablets in 2018.
Like the original game, you’ve got to take care of your Tamagotchi, feed it, wash it, entertain it, and obviously clean up its poop.
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The rest of the game however, looks a bit less Tamagotchi and a bit more Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Read more…
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View More Tamagotchis are coming to your smartphoneGoogle Play launches crazy Black Friday deals on games, music, TV, and books
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Charge up those Android devices, Google Play’s Black Friday deals are out, and they include significant discounts on most Play wares.
Google shared the news on its official Play blog on Wednesday, saying discounts will include books, music, apps, games, and movies, as well as TV shows.
Probably the most interesting deal is a free Google Play Music subscription for four months — two times longer than the usual 60-day trial.
Gamers will see discounts up to 80 percent for titles including Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies, LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin and LEGO Jurassic World. Read more…
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