DP Review Scrutinizes Every Pixel Of The Nexus 5's Camera In Exhaustive Review

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="post_thumb"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="image" border="0" height="150" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_image_thumb88.png" style="display: inline;" title="image" width="150" /></div> <div class="post_thumb_clean"> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> DP Review, one of the go-to sources for reviews, guides, discussions, and even periodic photo challenges related to all types of photo gear, recently published their own exhaustive review of the Nexus 5 on DP Review Connect, the mobile-centric arm of the site. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The review covers everything you could possibly want to read about the Nexus 5's camera, digging deep into its features and flaws (there are many in both columns), why we don't exactly have the great photo experience many expected, and providing <i>tons</i> of sample images in all scenarios. As with any DP Review piece, it's hard to overstress the fact that the review is in-depth, objective, and well worth looking at.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The short version is that, as we'd expect, the camera does well in good conditions, and can even do alright in low light as long as nothing is moving too much. The downsides come primarily with the camera app and its controls which lack functionality, take time to start up, and have their own set of UX problems.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To check out the full review (and you definitely should), hit the link below.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214362"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">camera</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">dpreview</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">nexus 5</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">read this now</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">review</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">thorough</a> </div> </div>

DP Review Scrutinizes Every Pixel Of The Nexus 5's Camera In Exhaustive Review

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The Staggeringly Beautiful Side-Scrolling Action Game Badland Comes To Android

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_1_thumb37.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1" border="0" height="206" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_1_thumb37.png" style="display: inline;" title="1" width="329" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Just in time to help you unwind after a few days with the family, Badland has arrived in Google Play with a ton of free content. This is an atmospheric side-scrolling game that has some action elements along with a little dash of platforming. It's also incredibly pretty. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> In Badland you simply press on the screen to make your little fuzz-ball character flap its... wings? It's not entirely clear what this thing is, but it's definitely flying. All you have to do is make it through the level as the screen steadily advances. Along the way, you'll encounter objects that make you larger or smaller, thus changing the game mechanics dramatically.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="2"><img alt="2" height="206" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_2_thumb17.png" style="display: inline;" title="2" width="329" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="3" height="136" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_3_thumb15.png" style="display: inline;" title="3" width="217" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="4"><img alt="4" height="136" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_4_thumb13.png" style="display: inline;" title="4" width="217" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="5"><img alt="5" height="136" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_5_thumb9.png" style="display: inline;" title="5" width="217" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The visuals are amazing in this title. All the obstacles in the foreground are crisp black silhouettes against the vibrant multi-layered backgrounds. The animations and physics also feel very fluid in Badland. Just from initial impressions, this seems like a killer game. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> You can play the first 40 levels for free, but the next 40 have to be unlocked with an in-app purchase. If you only want the levels, that's $1.99. You can also just unlock the multiplayer pack for $1.99. Or just get everything for $2.99. All purchases also remove ads, but I haven't seen any yet. </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="Badland" id="pb_app_box_0" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon"> <img alt="BADLAND" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/com.frogmind.badland.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-controls"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title "> BADLAND</div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-45">277,445 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Frogmind" target="blank">Frogmind</a><br />5,000,000 - 10,000,000 downloads</div>  <div class="pb-wd-controls-inst "> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frogmind.badland&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3DPlayboard%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb%26utm_campaign%3DPlayboard" target="_blank">Install (FREE)</a></div> </div> <div class="pb-wd-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214227"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">Games</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">new games</a> </div> </div>

The Staggeringly Beautiful Side-Scrolling Action Game Badland Comes To Android

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eBay Daily Deals Has The 32GB Nexus 5 In White And Black, $394 Shipped With No Tax In Most States

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_n5_thumb1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="n5" border="0" height="192" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_n5_thumb1.png" style="display: inline;" title="n5" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Put this one in the "deal alert with reservations" basket, but if you're really keen on getting a Nexus 5 at a potentially steep discount (and don't mind waiting for it), you may want to take advantage of Dailysteals' <a class="external" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&icep_item=310809141849&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">current eBay deal for the handset</a><img src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&item=310809141849&mpt=%5BCACHEBUSTER%5D" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: none;" />.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> They're selling 32GB Nexus 5s - in white or black - for just $394 shipped, and with sales tax applied only in New York and New Jersey. If you're a CA resident like me, that nets you nearly $50 in savings compared to buying from the Play Store, which won't even ship your phone until the second week of December anyway.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The downside, though, is that you're dealing with Dailysteals. They have notoriously slow shipping, and don't have a great reputation when it comes to handling returns, or customer service in general. But hey, if a few weeks from now a brand-new Nexus 5 lands on your doorstep $50 cheaper than it would have been otherwise, are you going to complain?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em><a class="external" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&icep_item=310809141849&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay</a></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em><img src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&item=310809141849&mpt=%5BCACHEBUSTER%5D" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: none;" /></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214170"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">nexus 5 black friday</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">nexus 5 discount</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">nexus 5 sale</a> </div> </div>

eBay Daily Deals Has The 32GB Nexus 5 In White And Black, $394 Shipped With No Tax In Most States

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Micro Miners, Ski Challenge 14, Crazy Horses: Unstabled, And Sports Car Challenge 2

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nexusae0_bonusround_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bonusround" border="0" height="159" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nexusae0_bonusround_thumb.png" title="bonusround" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got the latest pixelated title from Noodlecake, a game that rides Olympic coattails, a game for insane pony enthusiasts, and a (possible) driving sequel. Without further ado: </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="toc-anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="micro-miners"></a></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Micro Miners</h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> If you combine the basics of Dig Dug and the free-tapping gameplay of the Where's My Water series, you might get something very much like Micro Miners. Noodlecake's latest game has you both digging and filling in various kinds of earth in order to guide your miners to different payloads. You'll have to hit all of them to win, and the screen continually scrolls, keeping fans of twitch games happy. Visuals are typically pixelated, but the production looks like it's as solid as ever. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> --</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Use your finger as a pickaxe, dig tunnels and guide the Micro Miners to the Gold, Silver and Coal deposits. Where's my lemmings? Microminers is an arcade-puzzler which revolves around the control of a vast horde of tiny miners. The screen is constantly scrolling downward, and it’s your job to collect all the available deposits of gold, silver, and coal that you see. Any missed resource represents a strike, and the level is considered failed if you miss three chances to collect. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (5)" height="344" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-5_thumb9.png" style="display: inline; margin: 0px;" title="unnamed (5)" width="215" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (6)"><img alt="unnamed (6)" height="344" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-6_thumb11.png" style="display: inline; margin: 0px;" title="unnamed (6)" width="215" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (7)"><img alt="unnamed (7)" height="344" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-7_thumb9.png" style="display: inline; margin: 0px;" title="unnamed (7)" width="215" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (8)" height="367" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-8_thumb8.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (8)" width="229" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (13)"><img alt="unnamed (13)" height="367" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-13_thumb6.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (13)" width="207" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (14)"><img alt="unnamed (14)" height="367" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-14_thumb10.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (14)" width="207" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="Micro Miners" id="pb_app_box_0" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon"> <img alt="Micro Miners" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/com.noodlecake.microminers.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-controls"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title "> Micro Miners</div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-4">213 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Noodlecake+Studios+Inc" target="blank">Noodlecake Studios Inc</a><br />1,000 - 5,000 downloads</div>  <div class="pb-wd-controls-inst "> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.microminers&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3DPlayboard%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb%26utm_campaign%3DPlayboard" target="_blank">Install ($0.99)</a></div> </div> <div class="pb-wd-footer"> <span> <a href="http://playboard.me/android#pb_source=app_widget&pb_content=footer"></a></span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="toc-anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="ski-challenge-14"></a></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Ski Challenge 14</h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> With the Winter Olympics only a few months away, you can expect to see the Play Store flooded with winter-themed sports titles very soon. The first of these is Ski Challenge 14, and while it's certainly a free-to-play cash in, the graphics and gameplay look like they're worthy of attention. According to the description, the ski runs are based on real runs from pro ski events, including Sochi. The developers plan to hold regular weekend events (or at least achievements connected to online leaderboards). </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> --</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Enjoy a little suspense, action and thrills? Then Ski Challenge 14 is right for you! The rapid 3D ski simulations game offers exciting races and spectacular downhill runs this winter. FOR FREE! Experience exciting events and fly down the slope at 130 km/h - your new personal best is within reach. Customize your skier and make your own individual outfit to make yourself stand out! Various control options, training mode, helmet camera for that realistic skiing experience, replay mode, and much more await you. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (3)" height="97" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-3_thumb7.jpg" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (3)" width="161" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (4)"><img alt="unnamed (4)" height="97" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-4_thumb6.jpg" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (4)" width="161" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (5)"><img alt="unnamed (5)" height="97" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-5_thumb5.jpg" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (5)" width="161" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (6)"><img alt="unnamed (6)" height="97" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-6_thumb4.jpg" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (6)" width="161" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="Ski Challenge 14" id="pb_app_box_1" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon"> <img alt="Ski Challenge 14" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/com.greentube.sc14.gametwist.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-controls"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title "> Ski Challenge 14</div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-4">101,296 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Greentube+Internet+Entertainment+Solutions+GmbH" target="blank">Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions GmbH</a><br />1,000,000 - 5,000,000 downloads</div>  <div class="pb-wd-controls-inst "> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greentube.sc14.gametwist&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3DPlayboard%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb%26utm_campaign%3DPlayboard" target="_blank">Install (FREE)</a></div> </div> <div class="pb-wd-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="toc-anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="crazy-horses-unstabled"></a></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Crazy Horses: Unstabled!</h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> This game looks like someone tried to clone My Little Pony while high. The object is to steer or herd your horses away from objectionable bulls. When they hit the bulls, the horses explode, which seems like a bit of a stretch. They also explode if they're hit by a tornado, train, or bomb, which seems far more likely. Sickeningly cute graphics and sound effects accompany a pretty straightforward game which should please fans of the various air traffic control titles out there. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> --</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The Crazy Horses have bolted from the stable! Round them up and herd them back before their arch-enemies the Bullies skewer, flatten or blow them up! </div> <ul style="text-align: center;"> <li>Gorgeous 3D cartoon graphics</li> <li>Cute and funny characters</li> <li>Power-ups and items galore</li> <li>Frantic lassoing action</li> <li>Awesome unicorns!!!</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (2)" height="134" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-2_thumb12.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (2)" width="215" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (3)"><img alt="unnamed (3)" height="134" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-3_thumb11.png" style="display: inline; margin: 0px;" title="unnamed (3)" width="215" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (4)"><img alt="unnamed (4)" height="134" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-4_thumb14.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (4)" width="215" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="Crazy Horses: Unstabled!" id="pb_app_box_2" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon"> <img alt="Crazy Horses: Unstabled!" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/com.nicetouchgames.crazyhorsesunstabled.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-controls"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title "> <a href="http://playboard.me/android/apps/com.nicetouchgames.crazyhorsesunstabled?lang=en&ref_host=www.androidpolice.com" target="blank">Crazy Horses: Unstabled!</a></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-4">73 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Nice+Touch+Games+Ltd" target="blank">Nice Touch Games Ltd</a><br />5,000 - 10,000 downloads</div>  <div class="pb-wd-controls-inst "> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nicetouchgames.crazyhorsesunstabled&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3DPlayboard%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb%26utm_campaign%3DPlayboard" target="_blank">Install (FREE)</a></div> </div> <div class="pb-wd-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a class="toc-anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="sports-car-challenge-2"></a></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Sports Car Challenge 2</h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> Technically this is a sequel to Fishlabs' original Sports Car Challenge. I say technically, because it's got exactly the same cars, tracks, and features - we honestly can't tell if this is a new game or just a re-submitted copy. (It crashes on my daily driver phone, if you're wondering.) In either case, it's a free download, so give it a chance if you want to test-drive a Bugatti against a ghost driver. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> --</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> High-end racing on mobile enters the next round with Sports Car Challenge 2 by Volkswagen Group (China) and Fishlabs. Drive a total of 14 exclusive super cars by international top-brands such as Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche and Volkswagen. Enjoy photo-realistic 3D graphics and spectacular attention to detail. Show your skills on the asphalt in three ambitious game modes and make your way to the top of the global leader boards. Fill your trophy room with the rewards from dozens of challenging achievements! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (15)" height="101" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-15_thumb11.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (15)" width="161" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (16)"><img alt="unnamed (16)" height="101" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-16_thumb7.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (16)" width="161" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (17)"><img alt="unnamed (17)" height="101" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-17_thumb8.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (17)" width="161" /></a> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (18)"><img alt="unnamed (18)" height="101" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-18_thumb5.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (18)" width="161" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="Sports Car Challenge 2" id="pb_app_box_3" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon"> <img alt="Sports Car Challenge 2" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/net.fishlabs.vwscc2.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-data pb-wd-data"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title "> Sports Car Challenge 2</div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-4">15,935 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Deep+Silver" target="blank">Deep Silver</a><br />500,000 - 1,000,000 downloads</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Be sure to check out our gaming coverage from earlier today:</div> <ul style="text-align: center;"> <li>Ridiculous Fishing Review: Why Choose Between Fishing And Hunting When You Can Do Both?</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214210"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">Bonus Round</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">casual</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">driving game</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">racing</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">sports car challenge</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">sports game</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">where's my water</a> </div> </div>

Micro Miners, Ski Challenge 14, Crazy Horses: Unstabled, And Sports Car Challenge 2

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Refurbished Nexus 7 16GB (2013 Edition) Just $170 Shipped On eBay Daily Deals

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a class="fancybox" href="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_n71.png" rel="fancybox" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="n7"><img alt="n7" height="201" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_n7_thumb1.png" style="display: inline;" title="n7" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Looking for a great Android tablet on the cheap? Skip the knockoffs and the lines and buy yourself a factory-refurbished 2013 Nexus 7, just $170 shipped - you can <a class="external" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&icep_item=121219137006&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get it on eBay here</a><img src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&item=121219137006&mpt=%5BCACHEBUSTER%5D" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: none;" />. This is a solid $20 cheaper than it was on eBay Daily Deals just yesterday, and a full $60 less than you'd pay Google for it, though if you want to spend $30 more you can also get one brand-new on Amazon.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> eBay's Fast N' Free shipping means you should get your package well before Christmas rolls around, and as early as next week by their estimates.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The seller claims these refurbished units also come with an ASUS warranty, which should provide a little extra peace of mind, though it only extends 90 days from the date of purchase.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em><a class="external" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&icep_item=121219137006&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBay</a><img src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574915657&toolid=10001&campid=5336677250&customid=&item=121219137006&mpt=%5BCACHEBUSTER%5D" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: none;" /></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214154"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">nexus 7</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">nexus 7 2014</a> </div> </div>

Refurbished Nexus 7 16GB (2013 Edition) Just $170 Shipped On eBay Daily Deals

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US Unlocked And Developer Edition HTC One To Start Receiving Android 4.4 Today

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="nexusae0_wm_IMG_5644" border="0" height="150" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_wm_IMG_5644_thumb.jpg" style="display: inline;" title="nexusae0_wm_IMG_5644" width="150" /></div> <div class="post_thumb"> <div class="post_thumb_clean"> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> If you're the owner of an unlocked US HTC One or HTC One Developer Edition, get ready for some KitKat: HTC's US Twitter account just let slip the news that an Android 4.4 OTA update is headed your way starting today.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> While the rollout will probably be staggered in groups over the coming days, this is yet another incredibly quick OEM turnaround on Android 4.4. Though Motorola has achieved the arguably more impressive feat of getting KitKat on a Verizon device before even Google had managed to get it on its Google Play Experience handsets, we had generally assumed this was going to be an anomaly in the move to 4.4 while other handset makers lagged behind in the traditional fashion. Perhaps that won't be the case after all.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The HTC One is available on all four major US carriers, though HTC has yet to comment on when owners of those phones will be getting their respective updates. No word at this point on just what the OTA brings in terms of changes to HTC's Sense UI layer, either, which is really the impressive part of this announcement. Typically, such a heavy skin requires more time before an OS update arrives, often months after Google has announced it. Perhaps, then, the changes to Sense are only those that were strictly necessary to ensure proper compatibility with Android 4.4.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Either way, good news for a few lucky One owners.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="kitkat" height="320" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nexusae0_kitkat_thumb2.png" style="display: inline;" title="kitkat" width="179" /> <img alt="kitkat[4]" height="320" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nexusae0_kitkat4_thumb.png" style="display: inline;" title="kitkat[4]" width="179" /> <img alt="kitkat[6]" height="320" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nexusae0_kitkat6_thumb.png" style="display: inline;" title="kitkat[6]" width="179" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ^{Images courtesy of <a class="external" href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+PaulChristopher/posts/7GMEDWWGfEn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">+PaulChristopher</a>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em><a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/HTCUSA/status/406487913615335424" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214164"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">htc one 4.4</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">htc one android 4.4</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">htc one kitkat</a> </div> </div>

US Unlocked And Developer Edition HTC One To Start Receiving Android 4.4 Today

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Costco Selling Three-Packs Of $20 Google Play Gift Cards For $48 ($12 Off) Plus $1.99 Shipping

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_2013-11-29-13_10_15-Google-Play-Cards-3-20-Cards_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2013-11-29 13_10_15-Google Play Cards 3 - $20 Cards" border="0" height="227" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_2013-11-29-13_10_15-Google-Play-Cards-3-20-Cards_thumb.png" style="display: inline;" title="2013-11-29 13_10_15-Google Play Cards 3 - $20 Cards" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> If you buy a lot of content from Google Play, here's a chance to save a little scratch. Costco is offering a multi-pack of Google Play gift cards with a nice discount. The three cards totaling $60 can be yours for just $48. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span id="more-214142"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The deal is valid today through December 1st, so you don't have to move right now, but supplies are limited. The three $20 cards are sold as a single item with $1.99 shipping. If you're not a Costco member, you also have to pay a small service fee. In that event, the deal can be had for a total of $52.68 after shipping. You'll save a little over $7 at the end of the day, which isn't bad. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em>[<a class="external" href="http://www.costco.com/.product.100086597.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Costco</a> via <a class="external" href="http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/29/black-friday-deal-costco-selling-3-packs-of-20-google-play-gift-cards-for-48/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Droid-Life</a>]</em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214142"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">costco</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">deal alert</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">deals</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">gif cards</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">google play</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">google play credit</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">Sales</a> </div> </div>

Costco Selling Three-Packs Of $20 Google Play Gift Cards For $48 ($12 Off) Plus $1.99 Shipping

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SMS Vulnerability In Nexus Phones Can Be Exploited To Force A Reboot Or Kill Cellular Connectivity

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed" border="0" height="150" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed_thumb16.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed" width="150" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="post_thumb"> <div class="post_thumb_clean"> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Today, at the <a class="external" href="http://defcamp.ro/speakers/#bogdan_alecu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DefCamp Security Conference</a> in Bucharest, Romania, details were revealed about a potentially serious SMS vulnerability found in all current Nexus phones. The person responsible for the discovery is <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/msecnet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bogdan Alecu</a>, a system administrator at Levi9 and independent security researcher in Romania. When exploited, the attack can force the phone to reboot or destabilize certain services.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="2013-11-29_10-53-59" height="223" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_2013-11-29_10-53-59_thumb.png" style="display: inline;" title="2013-11-29_10-53-59" width="400" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The method of attack simply relies on sending a series of Class 0 "Flash" messages to the target phone. <a class="external" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flash messages</a> are typically used for emergency or security purposes, appearing on the screen immediately instead of going to the default SMS application. When such a message arrives, no sounds are made but the background is dimmed and a single dialog box appears on top. Once 20-30 messages pile up, assuming the user isn't clearing them, it overloads the system and leads to a few potential side-effects. Most commonly, the result is an unresponsive device or an immediate reboot, but the Messages app or cellular radio may occasionally crash or freeze up in some instances.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> In the event that the cellular radio crashes, it may have some more serious consequences. If a target has their SIM locked with a PIN code, the phone will not be able to reconnect until the code is entered. From time to time, it's also possible for the cellular radio to seize up, which can only be fixed by restarting the device. This is problematic because there are no audible prompts and the malfunction won't be seen until the owner unlocks their screen, leaving them without service for potentially several hours.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Alecu first notified The Android Security Team to the issue over a year ago, but initially received only automated responses. Continued efforts were mostly unsuccessful, leading to the decision to disclose the vulnerability publicly. To mitigate potential threats, he collaborated with <a class="external" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Mueller</a> to develop Class0Firewall, an app designed to protect from Class 0 messages if they reach the threshold of becoming a denial-of-service attack.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Bogdan notes that the current attack is only capable of destabilizing a phone, but theorizes that it might be possible to force remote code execution.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Based on limited testing with devices from various vendors, the vulnerability appears to only affect the Nexus line running on all versions of stock Android through to the current release of KitKat. None of the OEM variants checked were susceptible to the attack. Hopefully the publicity will prompt Google to release a patch to block the issue as quickly as possible. Even if a fix is rolled out, it's not entirely clear if the Galaxy Nexus will receive it now that it is no longer getting OS updates. Ideally, the patch will be ported back to Android 4.3 and a security release will be made for the 2-year-old phone.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="Class0Firewall" id="pb_app_box_0" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Class0Firewall" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/com.silentservices.class0firewall.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-controls"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title " style="text-align: center;"> Class0Firewall</div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-45">318 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=SilentServices" target="blank">SilentServices</a><br />10,000 - 50,000 downloads</div>  <div class="pb-wd-controls-inst "> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentservices.class0firewall&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3DPlayboard%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb%26utm_campaign%3DPlayboard" target="_blank">Install (FREE)</a></div> </div> <div class="pb-wd-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214150"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">Bogdan Alecu</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">class 0 message</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">class0firewall</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">DefCamp Security Conference</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">flash message</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">Michael Mueller</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">nexus phone</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">security</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">sms</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">sms bug</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">sms vulnerability</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">vulnerability</a> </div> </div>

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NVIDIA SHIELD Is $250 ($50 Off) On Black Friday, Plus Free Stuff From NVIDIA, Gamestop, Or Newegg

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_shield-newegg_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="shield newegg" border="0" height="336" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_shield-newegg_thumb.png" style="display: inline;" title="shield newegg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Just in case you didn't see this in our enormous Black Friday deal roundup, we thought the discount on NVIDIA's SHIELD gaming device was worth highlighting all on its own. Today you can score the SHIELD for just $250, $50 off its retail price, plus some free goodies that shift based on which retailer you buy from. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The <a class="external" href="http://store.nvidia.com/buyshield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official NVIDIA SHIELD store</a> has the device for an even $249, plus a free SHIELD T-shirt, a free first-party NVIDIA case ($40 on NVIDIA's store), and free standard shipping. <a class="external" href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998077" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newegg</a> has the SHIELD, a free case, free T-shirt, free standard shipping, <em>and </em>two months of Hulu Plus service for $249.99. <a class="external" href="http://www.gamestop.com/android/consoles/nvidia-shield-16gb-25-gift-card/112807" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gamestop</a> offers the SHIELD for $249.99 with no case or free shipping, but you can score a free $25 Google Play Gift card. Finally, if you just hate the idea of getting free stuff, <a class="external" href="http://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-SHIELD-16GB-Pc/dp/B00E3667XQ/ref=sr_1_3?tag=androidpolice-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1385710623&sr=8-3&keywords=shield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> has the SHIELD alone for $249.99 with Prime-eligible shipping. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Considering its Tegra 4 hardware and capabilities, the SHIELD is already a good price at $300, assuming you want a high-powered, Android-exclusive gaming device. If you've got a desktop gaming PC with an NVIDIA graphics card you've got even more options thanks to the PC game streaming prowess. Also remember that the SHIELD was recently updated to Android 4.3, complete with control mapping and an Apps2SD feature. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> All of these deals are likely to disappear after today. Stock may be limited to what the retailers have allocated, but with four options, you should be able to get that $50 discount at the very least. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHIELD deals: </div> <ul style="text-align: center;"> <li><a class="external" href="http://store.nvidia.com/buyshield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NVIDIA - $249.00, free T-Shirt, case, and shipping</a></li> <li><a class="external" href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998077" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newegg - $249.99, free T-shirt, case, shipping, 2 months of Hulu Plus</a></li> <li><a class="external" href="http://www.gamestop.com/android/consoles/nvidia-shield-16gb-25-gift-card/112807" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gamestop - $249.99, free $25 Google Play gift card</a></li> <li><a class="external" href="http://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-SHIELD-16GB-Pc/dp/B00E3667XQ/ref=sr_1_3?tag=androidpolice-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1385710623&sr=8-3&keywords=shield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon - free shipping for Amazon Prime subscribers</a></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214127"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">black friday</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">case</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">deal alert</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">nvidia</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">shield</a> </div> </div>

NVIDIA SHIELD Is $250 ($50 Off) On Black Friday, Plus Free Stuff From NVIDIA, Gamestop, Or Newegg

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DuoLingo Android App Updated To 2.0 With An Updated UI And A Slimmed-Down Install Size Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Applications, News

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div class="post_thumb"> <div class="post_thumb_clean"> </div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (22)" border="0" height="150" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-22_thumb4.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (22)" width="150" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The free DuoLingo service already has an army of aspirational bilingual supporters, but that's no reason to rest on your laurels. Today the developers have updated the Android app with a few changes to the user interface. The basics of the app have only been tweaked slightly - a digital spit and polish, if you will - but extra screens added to the end of lessons and progression screens should help users get a feel for where they are in the program. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (16)" height="199" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-16_thumb6.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (16)" width="320" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (17)"><img alt="unnamed (17)" height="199" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-17_thumb7.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (17)" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The end of lessons screens show progress and improvement on a day-to-day basis, sot of like a fitness app or an RPG. Impressively, the developers have actually managed to shrink the app while expanding its capabilities. DuoLingo is now down to a mere 4.8MB download from 13.8MB, surely manageable on even the most frugal of data plans. I'd imagine that re-creating at least some of the app's visual assets had a lot to do with this. The tablet optimizations and offline support added earlier this year are still present. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="unnamed (14)" height="199" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-14_thumb9.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (14)" width="320" /> <a class="fancybox" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="fancybox" title="unnamed (15)"><img alt="unnamed (15)" height="199" src="http://cdn.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexusae0_unnamed-15_thumb10.png" style="display: inline;" title="unnamed (15)" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> DuoLingo's mobile game approach to language learning remains intact, and it's still as free and clean as ever. Any Android device running 2.2 or later is compatible with the app. </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover" data-title="DuoLingo" id="pb_app_box_0" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="pb-app-widget-discover "> <div class="pb-app-widget-table"> <div class="pb-wd-icon"> <img alt="Duolingo: Learn Languages Free" src="http://d2lh3rxs7crswz.cloudfront.net/com.duolingo.png" /></div> <div class="pb-wd-controls"> <div class="pb-wd-data-title "> Duolingo: Learn Languages Free</div> <div class="pb-wd-data-ratings"> <span class="pb-wd-rating-45">411,535 ratings</span></div> <div class="pb-wd-data-sup-info"> by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Duolingo" target="blank">Duolingo</a><br />10,000,000 - 50,000,000 downloads</div>  <div class="pb-wd-controls-inst "> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3DPlayboard%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb%26utm_campaign%3DPlayboard" target="_blank">Install (FREE)</a></div> </div> <div class="pb-wd-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="pvc_count_me214054"></span></div> <div class="multi_page_links" style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="post_tags" style="text-align: left;"> Tags:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">app size</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">app update</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag">duolingo</a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="tag" title="">user interface</a> </div> </div>

DuoLingo Android App Updated To 2.0 With An Updated UI And A Slimmed-Down Install Size Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Applications, News

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