Unblock FREE puzzler game review
Puzzle games have always been a hit with all kinds of people. Sometimes they elate you when you clear a level and other times you just get frustrated thinking of a solution. Puzzler Playzio has developed Unblock FREE to satisfy all your brainstorming cravings.
Unblock FREE is a simple, yet cunningly difficult, puzzle game where you have to clear out the a path for a red block by moving the other blocks out of the way. It contains 4 challenging levels that range from Easy to Expert which all together amass a total of 4000 different puzzles.
At the start, it seems to be very simple, but as you get through the levels, even the easier ones start to rattle your brain rather intensely. Unblock FREE comes with 2 modes, Relax Mode and Challenge Mode. The only difference between the two being that Challenge Mode keeps track of your moves and sets the score once you finish the level, and Relax Mode doesn’t count your moves and makes you feel like a pro even if you take 20 moves to complete the level. Challenge Mode also allows you to reset your level score so you can continue to set new bars for yourself.
To go about playing Unblock FREE you can click on PLAY directly to play the game in order or you can choose any of the 4000 levels! Yes, that’s an insane amount of levels to keep you busy for the better part of your life some would say.
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I found Unblock FREE to be very enjoyable and frustratingly complex at times, but I managed to get through in the end. Giving your brain some rest after trying to clear a fairly challenging level helps a lot when you need to make your next move. Another option is to use the hints provided, but be careful as there’s only a limited amount of them. If you do run out of hints you can always purchase more from the in-game store. The store also contains several themes and level packs that you can purchase.
Unblock FREE always urged me to pick up the phone and try the puzzles one more time until I cleared them. It’s definitely one game puzzle solving fans will love. The awesome clean graphics and well-designed levels will appeal to all and I would recommend you give this a try at least once.
Check out the link below and let us know in the comments how many levels you got through before it frustrated you enough to put your phone down.
Game Link
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FLIR’s thermal camera is out for iOS, Android to follow
That second-gen FLIR One thermal camera we saw earlier this year is now available for iPhones and iPads, with the Android version shipping in July. If the last time you’ve heard about it was back in 2014, this might come as a surprise, as the first-gen camera was embedded in an iPhone 5/5s case. This one is is a standalone accessory with a built-in battery that attaches to iOS devices via a Lightning connector and to Android phones and tablets via microUSB. It also has an updated thermal camera with four times the resolution of the one inside the first-gen cases.
You can use thermal cameras like this to survey your home and make sure there are no warm/cold air leaks that could affect your electricity or heating bill. It can also help you spot smoldering coals or small fires, in case you smell something burning and can’t figure out where it’s coming from. By the way, if you’re a developer, keep an eye out for iOS and Android SDKs that you can use to create apps for the device. Otherwise, you can buy or pre-order the new FLIR One right now for $250 and the old cases for $150, if you don’t mind their lower resolution.
Filed under: Peripherals
Source: FLIR One (1), (2)
Amazon ‘Instant Previews’ let friends peek at what you’re reading
It’s been a busy day for Amazon, with announcements about its voice tech efforts and, wait for it, a Treasure Truck that offers on-the-go deals to people. But there’s more where that came from. If you use Kindle for Android, you’ll now notice the addition of some handy sharing features to the application. In this new version, released today, you can start sharing book quotes with friends across social and messaging platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Hangouts and over text or email. Most importantly, thanks to what Amazon’s calling Instant Previews, people who don’t have the app installed are able to read a free preview of the book you’re reading — directly from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Amazon says that feature works seamlessly, since it doesn’t require anyone to sign up, sign in or to have the Kindle application on their device.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile, Amazon
Source: Amazon (1), (2)
BlackBerry planning on building Android smartphones if security requirements are met
Blackberry has been below the smartphone competition partly due its proprietary operating system, BlackBerry OS, that even after its partnership with the Amazon Appstore, lacks access to the more than a million applications available on android and iOS smartphones. Despite of that, Blackberry’s focus is and has always been security and productivity, and is respected for those qualities. Now, how great would an Android-based BlackBerry smartphone with added security would be for professionals looking for a more flexible and familiar user experience? Well, rumors have been around that BlackBerry has been in the works of making their first smartphones running on Android.
During a CNBC interview, BlackBerry’s CEO John Chen was asked about the possibility of an Android-based BlackBerry smartphone, and replied with the following:
“We only build secure phones, and BlackBerry is the most secure phone. So, if I can find a way to secure the Android phone, I will also build that.”
According to an earlier report from N4BB, BlackBerry will be unveiling its first Android smartphone in August, known to this day as the BlackBerry Prague. The device is said to share design elements from the BlackBerry Z3. In addition, BlackBerry is reportedly making a high-end android smartphone codenamed BlackBerry Venice and will feature a Quad HD display with other high-end specs such as a snapdragon 808 SoC, 3GB of RAM and an 18-megapixel rear-facing camera.
All of these claims however have not yet been confirmed by Blackberry, and might not necessarily hold true. BlackBerry is committed to making highly secure smartphones, and no precise information was given by CEO John Chen on the progress of this potential project during the interview. Either way, such a device would be a huge milestone for BlackBerry and might allow the company to attract a large number of new customers.
Source: IBTimes
Via: CNBC
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OnePlus 2 is coming on July 27th
Every year, a company announces its new product via a keynote in the presence of a physical audience, but OnePlus is here to try something new. OnePlus wants to invite the whole world to its next smartphone launch. OnePlus will be unveiling the OnePlus 2 to the world completely in virtual reality (VR). Starting July 27 at 7:00pm PT, everyone around the world can stream the launch of the OnePlus 2.
“We’re excited for the future. As a tech startup, our goal is to push the envelope, look for new opportunities, and strive to perfect them. Virtual reality holds a monumental amount of potential. With cutting-edge technology, we can explore corners of the world like never before. We already know that VR will change the face of the entertainment industry, but we’re here to try something new“
According to OnePlus, this unique launch method with VR will allow you to stand right next to their team as they unveil their new “flagship killer”. You’ll be able to look around as you check out the phone in a new way, and maybe even find a few hidden Easter eggs. OnePlus also made their own Google’s cardboard style VR headset to be used to stream the whole keynote. The VR headset is not available yet, but you can always check OnePlus cardboard page later.
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Microsoft Office apps launch for Android Phones
Microsoft has gradually been building Office’s support for Android. It began with launching Microsoft Office for Android tablets, a preview for Android phones, and now Microsoft has officially announced the availability of the final version Microsoft Office for Android phones.
Starting today, the Microsoft Office suit, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, will be available in the Google Play Store. Microsoft Office offers support for a variety of common tasks, including the ability to edit and review tasks on-the-go, present your PowerPoint slides directly from your Android phone, and also the ability to access all of your files stored on any of your third-party cloud storage.
Microsoft has also partnered with over 30 global, local and regional OEM’s to preload these apps on their Android phones. For users in China, Microsoft Office is now available in the following app stores: Tencent, Baidu, Xiaomi, CMCC, and through the Samsung Galaxy Store worldwide.
Overall, this is great news for smartphone users who aim to be more productive. Microsoft Office is currently compatible with devices running on ARM & Intel’s x86 architecture based processors, have minimum of 1GB RAM and have been updated to Android Kitkat4.4.x or above.
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Samsung denies rumours of Galaxy S7 launching this year
Ever since the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 for 2015, many leaks have come to light in the past few months concerning new devices to be added to Samsung’s ever growing arsenal of smartphones and tablets. But one interesting leak that stood out was the launch rumor of the Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2015.
Recent reports suggested that Samsung planned to launch a second flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S7 in the second half of 2015, in an attempt to challenge the Apple iPhone 6s directly since the Galaxy S line is usually released in the spring and the iPhone is released in the fall . The rumor was found doing rounds in the South Korean media, but a new source has come up stating it is false.
According to Mobileburn’s source who is within the marketing team of Samsung:
The company remains committed to launching products in pre-determined launch windows, which includes the S series.
Currently, Samsung releases their flagship Galaxy S device in the first quarter of the year. With the Galaxy S6 only 4 months old, it seemed highly unlikely that Samsung will release another flagship so soon. But the domination that iPhone holds may force Samsung to reconsider this option.
The second half of the year has always been dominated by the iPhone since its launch in the market, and Samsung isn’t the company to risk losing sales over trying to dominate the iPhone by launching the Galaxy S7 in the second half of 2015. The development fees of creating two generations of phones in one year would be tremendous, and if Samsung did release another generation of the S line, it would cannibalize the version released in the first half of the year.
Samsung is probably hoping that the Galaxy Note 5 is going to stand out in its own against the new iPhone. The source has also added that Samsung will not let the iPhone rule the market hinting at maybe an updated version of the Galaxy S6.
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Todoist update brings material design makeover,themes, and easier task creation
Todoist, an ultra-productive application that enables users to create and manage tasks easily, just received a major overhaul. The app has just been redesigned to Material Design, Google’s latest standard for Android app design.
“Today, we’re bidding a (not-so-tearful) farewell to a grey, utilitarian Todoist in favor of bold color, beautiful animations, and seamless interactions. After nearly a year of code wrangling and pixel perfecting, Todoist for Android’s Material redesign is finally here! “
What’s New
Quick-Add: simply tap the ‘add’ button floating at the bottom of the screen and type a task, priority, label, and due dates all in that one line. Use start and end dates to stay on top of your busy schedule.
Tablet Optimized: with a simple swipe to the left, you can schedule a task, while a right swipe will complete a task . These new gestures make the application smooth and intuitive.
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• A complete Material redesign
• Color themes to fit any mood & personality
• Intelligent quick-add with natural date recognition
• Start & end dates!
• Turn a new task into a sub-task during quick-add
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• Swipe to complete and schedule your tasks
• Add collaborators while creating a new project
• All-new app navigation
• Beautiful new tablet interface
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Final Thoughts
The Todoist teams goal was to make an already useful tool more colorful and beautiful. The Material Redesign allowed the application to become more familiar and user friendly. The addition of being able to change themes, gesture support, and a quick add option allows users to quickly add, complete, adjust and overall be much more productive. If you have not tried out Todoist it is available for download in the Google Play Store. Try it out and let us know what you thought by leaving comments below!
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Amazon Appstore offering $50 of paid apps for free
For those who haven’t yet leaned, the Amazon Appstore has been known to be very generous. Not only do they give away a free paid app each day but it also gathers up collections every so often and gives them away. Last month, for instance, saw Amazon offering up $110 worth of apps and games for free.
The Amazon Appstore is currently offering over $50 worth of paid Android apps and games for free to all of you. Normally ranging from $0.99 to $11.99 these paid apps will be free for a limited time. Specifically, you have until July 1st to take advantage.
Among the popular ones we see AVG AntiVirus PRO, Table Top Racing, The Bard’s Tale and many more others.
To get in on this fantastic offer just visit this link to sideload the Amazon Appstore onto your android phone or tablet. Once installed you can get any or all of the titles.
Check out the complete list of apps and games offered below.
- Airport Mania 2: Wild Trips
- AirReceiver
- Alarm Clock – Alarm Clock Pro
- AVG Antivirus Pro
- Crazy Rocket
- Deep Under the Sky
- Endless Skater
- Exiles
- Fantastic 4 In a Row 2
- Knock-Knock
- M.A.C.E.
- Mirroring360 – AirPlay Receiver
- Monkey Racing
- Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst (Full)
- No Gravity (Kindle Tablet Edition)
- Quell Memento
- Simply Yoga
- Source Memento
- Table Top Racing
- The Bard’s Tale
- The fantastic 4 in a Row 2
- tinyCam Monitor PRO for IP Cam
- Trouserheart
- Weather Live – Detailed forecasts and live weather conditions
Just keep in mind that all these paid apps and games will update only through the Amazon Appstore. Happy downloading!
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IFTTT’s automation app can watch your Android phone’s battery
Thanks to a slew of updates, IFTTT’s automation apps just became decidedly more useful — especially if you’re religious about your smartphone’s battery. If for Android now includes a battery channel, so you can tell your phone to perform certain duties depending on your charge state. You can have the app mute your phone as soon as you plug it in, for instance. Also, the existing device channel now works with Bluetooth, music, navigation and WiFi, so you can turn off wireless features when your power is low or get directions to your favorite fishing spot every weekend.
The company’s task-starting Do apps for both Android and iOS are getting tangible upgrades, too. They now handle an unlimited number of instruction sets, offer personalized recommendations and (on Android) give you floating action buttons. And if you’re anxious about the security of IFTTT itself, you’ll be happy to know that the developer has added two-factor authentication so that intruders are less likely to hijack your account. All told, there’s plenty here to keep you (or rather, your devices) busy.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: IFTTT Blog (1), (2), (3)
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