Appeer will give you custom app recommendations based on people similar to you
Great applications can come and go in a moment’s notice, and if you aren’t constantly sorting through the Google Play Store, odds are you’ll miss a few. Appeer aims to change that by recommending apps to you based on people similar to you.
Here’s how it works: Appeer will look over your app inventory as well as the app inventories of people with similar interests. If three or more of those users have an app that you don’t, you’ll get a recommendation. Plus, Appeer’s unique algorithm auto-follows users for you, so the app recommendations will keep rolling in. Of course, the app also allows you to follow whomever you’d like, which brings a more social aspect to the recommendation service. The only downside to following others is that you’ll need to create a new username for Appeer, so you won’t be able to find your Google+, Facebook or Twitter friends unless you have their Appeer username.
Your Timeline shows all of the apps recommended to other users in your personal social stream. If you find an app that’s worth downloading, click it, and you’ll be launched into the Google Play Store. There’s also a handy bookmarking feature, and the ability to receive push notifications if you’d like.
I’ve only used Appeer for a few hours, and I’m already getting quite a few useful recommendations. If you think you could benefit from the service, head to the Google Play link below to download it for free.
Google is working on version of Android for virtual reality apps
You could have been forgiven for thinking that with so many companies announcing their plans for virtual reality (VR) hardware and Google remaining suspiciously quiet that the Mountain View outfit might not be joining in on the fun. Well, as Wall Street Journal reports, that definitely isn’t the case. In fact, Google has “tens of […]
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Starbucks Locator 2.0 shows you’re never too far from coffee
Grande mocha, please. That’s what I usually order from Starbucks. I already know where to find the Starbucks stores near my house, but I need help when I’m somewhere else. While I can use HERE maps to find the nearest Starbucks for my caffeine fixation, a dedicated app can be a faster solution. If you are a frequent Starbucks customer, then the Starbucks Locator for Windows Phone should be installed on your phone. It has just undergone a version 2.0 update. See it in action in our hands-on video.
Mobile data without borders: Using the KnowRoaming SIM sticker abroad
International roaming is a tricky and expensive thing to handle, but things are getting better.
Whether you fly overseas for business regularly or just a couple times a year, budgeting out how much you’ll need to spend to keep your phone connected abroad is never fun. When the editors here at Android Central travel overseas we implore a variety of tactics, from buying roaming packages from U.S. carriers to getting dedicated international hotspots and just buying local SIM cards when we arrive. This year at MWC 2015 I chose to give the KnowRoaming SIM sticker a try.
Android Central 226: MWC Postmortum
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We’re back from Mobile World Congress! So let’s talk more about Mobile World Congress! Specifically we’ll get takes on the Galaxy S6, HTC One M9, the HTC Vive virtual reality stuff, and tons more — from the guys back and home who weren’t bogged down in the mix. This should be a fun perspective!
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Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie Serena arrives on Xbox Video before its U.S. theatrical launch
Serena, starring Jennifer Lawrence, is available to rent on Xbox Video today, a full three weeks before it will be released in theaters. A rental of the film will run you $9.99.
Robert Downey Jr returns in a HTC ad, reminds us that “We’re all One”
Remember the time HTC paid Robert Downey Jr $12 million to feature in their ad campaign? Well, looks like he still owed HTC some work, so is back to advertise HTC’s latest flagship, the HTC One M9. Unlike the first set of ads, Robert Downey Jr returns in a HTC ad titled “HTC Oneness”, narrating a […]
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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly
Welcome back to Android Apps Weekly! Here are your headlines for this week:
- NVIDIA is launching GRID game streaming in May. This will allow you to play PC games on your NVIDIA Shield and Shield Tablet and be like the Netflix for games.
- Tinder Plus is now available for those who want to pay for the dating service. Paid customers extra features but beware, the price will be higher if you’re over 30!
- Waze has been inducted into the Google Mobile Services package which means it is now an official Google app and will likely eventually be pre-installed on devices.
- Mortal Kombat X has been announced for Android and it will be here sometime in April.
- Google Play is celebrating its third birthday with a huge sale of apps, games, music, and movies. Happy birthday Google Play!
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BBM
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Blackberry Messenger got a huge update this last week. With it came myriad improvements to channels, photo sending, picture previews, in-chat playback of voice notes, and the ability to customize your PIN if you subscribe. Along with all of that comes Android Wear support which is surprisingly forward thinking for an app that almost became totally irrelevant years ago. The update is out now if you want it.
Zombie Highway 2
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Zombie Highway was a huge success when it first came out a couple of years ago and we expect Zombie Highway 2 to continue that proud tradition. It uses many of the same mechanics as the first game, but includes improved graphics and sound effects, nitro, new cars, new weapons, new zombies, and more. The in app purchases are also surprisingly reasonable. The only downside are the release day bugs so you may need to wait a week or so for everything to get ironed out.
Alphadia Genesis 2
[Price: $9.99 ($4.99 on sale now) with in app purchases]
Alphadia Genesis 2 is the latest game out of Kemco Games who are known as one of the best jRPG studios on Android. This is a jRPG with a decently long story line, better than average graphics, and some unique battle mechanics. It uses a job system for character customization and the company promises that in app purchases are not required to finish the game. There are some release day bugs so do beware of that.
AutoWear
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
AutoWear is a new Android Wear application that allows you to create tasks in Tasker and then use them on your Android Wear devices. Using this app, you can a bunch of fun things with your watch and control it in ways you previously couldn’t. Some of the things you can do is create customized notifications, create interactive screens, utilize improved voice commands, and more. There is a free trial so you can try it before you buy it.
King of Thieves
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Last up this week is King of Thieves. This is a game out of Zeptolabs, known for their hit Cut the Rope franchise. In this platformer style game, you must dodge defenses and steal gold coins from other players, then build your own level to defend your gold against them. You can also join guilds, engage with leaderboards, and some extra stuff like costumes. It’s a different kind of platformer and worth a shot.
Wrap up
If we missed any great Android apps or games news, let us know in the comments!
Deal: Last chance to pay what you want for this Front-End Developer Bundle
If you’re looking to develop for the web without breaking the bank, perhaps the “pay what you want” model is for you. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced developer, the Front-End Developer Bundle will likely have something you can take advantage of. So how can you learn to develop with CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery and many more? Simply beat the average price (currently $6.72) to get access to all seven courses, or even pay more to get the top spot on the leaderboard.
Here are all of the courses you’ll get access to if you beat the average price:
- Creative Web Design Course – Master the Art of Creative Web Design at Your Own Pace w/ Adobe Creative Suite Training
- CSS & HTML Web Design for Beginners – The Only CSS & HTML Primer You’ll Ever Need
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You won’t find too many other developer course bundles around the internet for this low price tag. But if you’re interested, you’d better hurry! This deal won’t be available for too much longer. So, head to the link below if you’d like to save some cash!
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge on Verizon begin April 1st
Verizon has just announced that pre-orders for both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will begin on April 1st. While we now have an official pre-order date, the carrier has yet to mention when the phone will actually become available.
Verizon is one of the first US carriers to reveal any specific dates regarding the handset. Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T (among others) have announced that they’ll eventually carry the devices, but these carriers only allow users to pre-register for them so far. With that said, we couldn’t imagine it will be too much longer until the other carriers hop on-board with pre-orders dates.
Wondering what we’re talking about? At MWC 2015, Samsung recently announced its two newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Both devices feature almost identical specifications, including a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with an impressive resolution of 1440×2560. Also on-board is Samsung’s own Exynos 7420 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32/64/128GB of internal storage and a 16MP rear-facing camera. The S6 Edge has a slight curve to it on each side, and also comes with a slightly larger battery. Both devices also come in a number of different colors. We went hands-on with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge a few days ago, and you can find links to those posts below.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy S6 hands-on and first impressions, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge hands-on and first impressions
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