Samsung exec: We're being more cautious with unproven device features

 

 AS VEGAS -- Samsung has never hesitated to release to introduce far-out features in its mobile devices, but that may be changing a bit.The Korean electronics giant is "becoming a little more cautious about integrating unproven technologies in devices," Ryan Bidan, director of product marketing for Samsung's US mobile business, told CNET here at the Consumer Electronics Show. That includes fingerprint or iris scanning or any other technologies the company has considered using in its gadgets, he said. "What we want to make sure is not only does it have a useful purpose, but does it have a good consumer experience that goes along with that," Bidan said. "When it makes sense, we'll integrate it, but we're not going to rush and do something that doesn't make a whole lot of sense for products."Another Samsung executive, Young-hee Lee, the company's head of mobile marketing globally, told Bloomberg earlier this week that the company is considering using eye scanner technology in its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. However, Lee also said it's uncertain whether the capability will actually appear in the device In Samsung's quest to dominate the mobile market -- and release features before its rivals -- it has often created capabilities that aren't as reliable as they should be. For instance, the company rushed to introduce the Galaxy S4 earlier than its predecessor, which meant engineers were tweaking features right up to launch. Some, such as the much-ballyhooed eye scrolling, got a lot of buzz but didn't work very well.The company initially planned to include a fingerprint scanner in the Galaxy Note 3 phablet, people familiar with the device told CNET, which would have beaten Apple's iPhone 5S with the feature. However, Samsung scrapped the plan before the device's September unveiling because the technology proved to be unreliable, the people said.Because the smartphone market is maturing, Samsung better understands what consumers really use and want in its devices, Bidan said. That doesn't mean future Samsung gadgets will lack whiz-bang features, but those features will have to work more seamlessly."We see where areas to differentiate are, and we want to be more focused in what those things are, how consumers experience them, and how we go out and talk to the market about them," Bidan said.

Sony chatting with Microsoft about adopting Windows Phone

 

Sony apparently has an eye on Microsoft's Windows Phone, at least according to comments made by its mobile chief in Europe.Speaking with blog site TechRadar, Pierre Perron, head of Sony Mobile Europe, said the company doesn't want to rely on just one single mobile OS. Sony currently sells a line of Android phones. Pointing to Windows Phone, Perron revealed that "we are continuing our discussions with other partners, including Microsoft, as part of our partnership with this company on the broader Sony spectrum."

Perron also told TechRadar that working with Microsoft is an "interesting proposition for us in the PC environment, and we continue our engagement with them. We are exploring this as part of our discussion in mobile space too. One thing is using the platform [Windows Phone] itself, and another is 'what can we deliver on top of it?'"Perron's boss, Sony Mobile Communications CEO Kunimasa Suzuki, tried to throw water on the fire by telling TechRadar that the company has no plans to offer a Windows Phone device. Perron himself wouldn't offer any specific time frame for when Sony would might sell such a phone andadded that the discussions with Microsoft continue to be tentative.Rumors surfaced late last year that Sony might add Windows Phone to its lineup. In December, news site The Information said that Sony has been talking to Microsoft about offering a Windows Phone handset in mid-2014, citing details from a person involved in the talks and another person briefed about the actual device. The site also claimed that Microsoft has trimmed fees for its software licensing as a way to lure other device makers to its mobile OS.

Roku's speedy streamer is the best box yet

The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box you can buy. It supports more services than anything else, with a superfast interface and a remote that has a nifty built-in headphone jack. Best of all, it's only $100, making it perfectly giftable

The good: The Roku 3's excellent interface and speedy processor makes it feel quicker and more responsive than any other streaming box. More than 1,000 channels are supported, including Netflix, Amazon Instant, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Pandora, MLB.TV, Amazon Cloud Player, Vudu and (finally) Youtube. It also has cross-platform search that scours several major TV and movie services to find content. And Roku's nifty remote has a built-in headphone jack that lets you listen without disturbing others.

The bad: The Apple TV still works better within the Apple ecosystem. And the Roku 3 isn't the best option if you're mostly looking to stream your personal digital media collection.

The bottom line: The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack.

How do you get someone to buy your streaming-video puck when everything already streams Netflix?

That's the question Roku has answered definitively with the Roku 3 ($99), by serving up more content sources than anyone else, with lightning-fast navigation and an onscreen interface that's finally competitive with the Apple TV. The Roku 3's updated processor and always-on design means you go from "TV off" to "House of Cards" much faster than alternative streamers, and the overhauled interface and improved cross-platform search lets you quickly find the content you want to watch. And there's a lot to watch, with more than 1,000 channels including Netflix, Amazon Instant, HBO Go, Pandora, Hulu Plus, MLB.TV, PBS, and (finally) YouTube. Add in the Roku's neat remote with a built-in headphone jack -- a killer feature for anyone with roommates or a late-night movie habit -- and there are more than enough reasons buy the Roku 3 when you can already stream Netflix.

The Roku 3 isn't without faults. Those with hard drives full of digital media will also find the Roku 3's paltry file-format support lacking, and Apple fans will still want to give a long look at the Apple TV ($99), which is so tightly integrated with the Apple ecosystem.

But those faults are easily forgotten once you pick up the remote, start streaming, and maybe even plug in the included earbuds. The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, earning CNET's Editors' Choice Award for the category.

Editors' note: This review was originally published March 6, 2013. It has been updated to account for recent software updates and its Editors' Choice award has been reaffirmed.

User interface: Fully redesigned

The Roku 3 was the company's first streamer to feature its updated interface. The first thing you'll notice is that you can see nine channels at once -- compared with just five on the old interface -- and even more once you navigate further into the menus. The new layout also reveals three more channels with every click, which lets you zip through all your channels in a fraction of the time it used to take.

(Credit: Roku)

Roku's Channel Store is also now integrated right into the main menu, instead of pushing you to an entirely separate interface, which took forever on the old Roku boxes. There's a persistent menu bar on the left for selecting categories, which makes it much quicker to find the channel you're looking for. Also new are menu items for Movies, TV Shows, and News, which lets you quickly jump to those sections.

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There are other little design touches that add to the feeling of polish, such as a small check mark indicating a channel is installed, and smooth, animated transitions between menus. Overall, the new look seems better in just about every way, and for the first time it's on par with the Apple TV's interface.

Design: Smaller, heavier, glossier

Roku boxes have tended to look "fine," but the Roku 3 is the first one I'd say looks good. Compared to older Roku boxes, it has a more striking look with a glossier finish and nicely rounded edges.

(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)

Roku also purposefully added weight to the Roku 3, which comes in at 5 ounces -- a little heavier than the 3-ounce Roku 2 XS. That extra heft gives the perception of higher build quality, but it also has the real-world benefit of keeping the Roku 3 planted -- even with heavy HDMI cables hanging off the back. There's also additional nonskid rubber on the bottom to help keep the box from sliding on a tabletop.

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It all adds up to a much nicer Roku box, although its plasticky cabinet keeps it from being in the same league as the Apple TV. Personally, I don't think it matters much for a puck that sits under your TV.

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The back panel is more compact than ever, with an Ethernet port, HDMI output, microSD slot, and power plug. There's also a USB port on the side, which can be used for playing back digital media files, although not nearly on the same scale as competitors like the WD TV Play.

Noticeably missing is the standard-def AV output that was included on the Roku 2 XS, but that feature survives on the Roku LT, Roku 1, and Roku 2 if you need it. My only complaint is the Roku 3 still requires a "wall wart" AC adapter, unlike the Apple TV's sleeker integrated power supply. But even that adapter is on the small side.

Remote: Built-in headphone jack, plus Wi-Fi Direct

The Roku 3's marquee feature is the remote's private listening mode: plug a pair of headphones into the remote's headphone jack and you can listen to whatever's playing on your Roku. Plugging in the headphones also automatically mutes your TV, and headphone volume can be adjusted using the rocker on the right side of the remote. Another smart feature: the headphone volume leaves the TV volume unaffected, so cranking it up in private-listening mode won't mean you blast the room when you pop out the headphones.

(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)

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It's essentially a makeshift wireless-headphones solution, which ends up being pretty useful -- consider spouse-friendly late-night viewing or kids' programming that can remain seen but not heard in the room at large. Roku is even including a pair of earbuds in the box with the Roku 3, which should encourage new buyers to give the feature a shot. (The freebie earbuds are surprisingly decent, too.)

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Part of what makes the private listening mode possible is that Roku's remote works via Wi-Fi Direct, rather than standard infrared or even Bluetooth. That means you don't have to point the remote at the box, plus you're free to stash the Roku in a cabinet. Roku even sells a $10 mountif you want to stick the box on the back of your TV. And if you're using a universal remote, such as a Harmony, note that the Roku 3 still has an infrared receiver, so it's still compatible.

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And new tech aside, Roku deserves credit for keeping its remote simple, especially when there's always a temptation to add more buttons. The buttons are well laid out, with the exception of the OK button, which I'd prefer in the center of the directional pad. The remote can do motion-sensing (a la the Wiimote), but aside from Angry Birds, I haven't seen that feature used anywhere else.

(Credit: Matthew Moskovciak/CNET)

Finally, the Roku 3 can also be controlled by Roku's excellent smartphone app. Rather than merely providing the same buttons available on the remote, Roku's app lets you browse your channels directly, stopping you from having to constantly look from your phone to your TV. There's even an option to "push" photos, videos, and music saved on your smartphone to the Roku, delivering a limited AirPlay-like functionality.

What can you watch? Nearly everything

Roku offers more than 1,000 "channels," which is hundreds more than any competitor. And while a lot of those channels are filler -- or, at least, extremely specialized -- there's a ton of good stuff. Highlights are below; Roku has a full list. Note, of course, that most of the really good ones require separate paid subscriptions.

Movies and TV: Netflix, Amazon Instant, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Crackle, Vudu, Disney, Watch ESPN, PBS, Fox Now, M-Go

Sports: MLB.TV, NBA GameTime, NHL GameCenter, UFCTV, MLS Live, SEC Digital Network

Music: Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Cloud Player, Slacker, Rdio, Vevo, Mog

Internet: YouTube, CNET, TED Talks, Revision3, TWiT, Vimeo, Picasa, Flickr

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It goes without saying that the Roku -- like every other non-Apple device besides PCs -- can't access anything purchased or rented from Apple's iTunes Store.

Roku has also tried to push the idea of its boxes as casual gaming consoles -- the Roku 3 does come with Angry Birds Space preinstalled. But besides Angry Birds Space, the game selection remains very weak. It's disappointing, because the new speedier Roku 3 feels primed for NES-era platform-style gaming (just turn the remote sideways), but I'm not optimistic there will ever be enough developer support.

Cross-platform search that works

With so many channels supported, the question quickly turns from "What can I watch?" to "Where can I find it?"

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Roku rolled out its cross-platform search in late 2012, and the company already thinks it's important enough to warrant a spot on its main menu bar. It searches through Netflix, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant, HBO Go, M-Go and Crackle, and only shows you results for the channels you have installed. Entering text using the onscreen keyboard is a little tedious, but the Roku 3's overall snappiness and its lightning-fast suggestions take most of the pain out of the process. (You can alternatively enter text using the smartphone app.)

Live TV: Time Warner Cable, Aereo, and more

Roku's boxes have also started offering an impressive suite of live TV options.

Roku's Time Warner Cable app allows subscribers to access to hundreds of live channels, including most major broadcast and cable networks, as long as you're on your home network. The app was also recently updated to offer on-demand content as well. While it's not quite a full-on replacement cable box (you don't get access to your DVR recordings), it makes for a nice second-room solution if you don't want to pay for another box.

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Of course, the Time Warner app requires a cable subscription. Aereo -- which offers live access to over-the-air major networks (generally CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC, and PBS) and the ability to record and store several hours of programming "in the cloud" for a monthly fee -- does not. And unlike the similar Simple.TV, Aereo doesn't require any additional hardware in your house; it's just an app on the Roku.

You won't find Aereo in the Roku Channel Store; it's a "private channel," meaning that it's not approved or reviewed by Roku. The big catch, of course, is that Aereo is currently available only in a few cities, although the service is continually expanding its reach. (Disclaimer: CBS, the parent corporation of CNET, is in active litigation with Aereo with respect to the legality of its service. As a result, CNET will not be reviewing the Aereo service.)

Rounding out the live TV options are the internationally-focused DishWorld, Sky News, and sports channels like MLB.TV, NHL GameCenter, NBA Game Time, and UFCTV. With the exception of the free Al-Jazeera stream, all of those channels require a separate subscription, and the sports channels are subject to blackout rules, so don't expect to watch any local teams.

Personal video: Half-hearted support and Plex

Roku has never focused on playing back large libraries of personal digital media. The Roku 3 does have a USB port on the side that can play a few digital media file formats, including MP4 (H.264), MKV (H.264), AAC, MP3, JPG, and PNG. That's fine in a pinch, but if you've got a hard drive full of assorted downloaded content, it's probably not enough.

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Roku does support the Plex Media Server with an official channel, and that's your best bet for streaming your own media. It's not nearly as easy to set up as the rest of Roku, but it shouldn't be tough for the techies that want this functionality in the first place. The big catch is that it requires as computer running the Plex Media server, unless you've configured a networked-attached storage drive to run the software.

There's also the aforementioned "Play On Roku" feature in the Roku smartphone app, which lets you "push" music, videos, and photos stored on your phone directly to your TV. It's a nice option that works well, but you're limited to media stored on your smartphone.

But even with those choices, it ultimately still feels like Roku doesn't think your personal library is as important as your cloud-based content. I tend to agree with Roku, but it's not the right approach for everyone.

Performance: Faster...a lot faster

The Roku 3 boasts a more-powerful chip inside, which Roku claims is five times faster than that of the Roku 2 XS.

The difference isn't mere specs-manship; the Roku 3 feels blazing fast in every meaningful sense. I noticed the speed bump when navigating menus, installing channels, and even in those rare instances when you need to reboot the box. The Roku 3 even feels much faster loading videos from services like Netflix and HBO Go. It's hard to tell whether that's due to the better processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, or a combination of both. Regardless, the bottom line is the Roku 3 gets you to your content faster than anything else.

And to me, the Roku's overall snappiness is the best answer to the oft-asked question: Why do I need a streaming video box when my PS3/Xbox 360/Blu-ray player/Smart TV already does streaming? All of those options work, but they're all much slower and frustrating to use, especially when you consider initial boot-up times, required software updates, and pokey responsiveness. Streaming video is all about instant gratification, and the Roku 3 takes that to the next level.

What are the alternatives?

The Roku 3 is one of the most recommendable products out there, but there are a few cases where it's not the best option.

Dedicated Apple fans: If you're heavily invested in iTunes content, the Apple TV is going to be the better choice, as you'll gain access to all your purchased movies and TV shows. And if you have a household of Apple devices, it's worth considering the Apple TV just for its awesome AirPlay functionality. No other ecosystem lets you so effortlessly stream music, videos, and photos stored on your mobile devices or from nearly any app. And if you've got a relatively new Mac with Mountain Lion, you can do full-blown screen mirroring with AirPlay, too.

Personal media hoarders: If most of the content you watch is stored on local hard drives, Roku's boxes aren't a great choice. Instead, opt for a box that focuses on extensive file formats and works more seamlessly with a networked-attached storage drive. Western Digital's TV Playand TV Live are better choices for media hoarders.

Second room box: Ironically, one of the best Roku 3 alternatives is its cheaper cousin, theRoku LT. I've personally championed the LT over Roku's more expensive boxes in the past, but the Roku 3's improvements -- most notably speed, design, and the remote's headphone jack -- make it worth the extra money. The Roku LT is still a stellar budget box (and better thanChromecast, in my opinion) for a room that doesn't get as much use, but get the Roku 3 if you can.

Conclusion: My favorite $99 streamer

The Roku 3 is the best streaming box yet -- and, yes, that means it tops the Apple TV -- with its vastly superior selection of streaming services, snappy cross-platform search, and neat headphone-jack-in-the-remote feature. Even as an owner of multiple iOS devices, the Roku 3 wins out for me. It's hard to resist the allure of the AirPlay, but when I'm in "couch mode," it's actually nice to disconnect from my mobile devices, instead of serving up content from an iPhone or iPad.

Perhaps Apple will eventually "crack" the secret to the future of TV, but in the meantime, the Roku 3 is as good as it gets.

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LG GX F310L

 

For Korea.

General	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA
		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
	4G Network	LTE, VoLTE
	SIM	Yes
	Announced	2013, December
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, January

Body	Dimensions	150.6 x 76.1 x 9.2 mm (5.93 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
	Weight	167 g (5.89 oz)

Display	Type	True Full HD IPS Plus LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.5 inches (~401 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes

Sound	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		- Dolby mobile sound enhancement

Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 64 GB
	Internal	32 GB, 2 GB RAM

Data	GPRS	Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
	EDGE	Class 12
	Speed	HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL; EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared port	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort), USB Host

Camera	Primary	13 MP, 4208 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization, panorama, HDR
	Video	Yes, 1080p@30fps, dual-video rec., HDR
	Secondary	Yes, 2.1 MP, 1080p@30fps

Features	OS	Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
	CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
	GPU	Adreno 320
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML5, Adobe Flash
	Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, S-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, White
		- DMB TV tuner - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - SNS applications - MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV/DviX player - MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/AC3 player - Photo viewer/editor - Document viewer/editor - Organizer - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

Battery		Li-Ion 3140 mAh battery
	Stand-by	Up to 700 h
	Talk time	Up to 20 h

HTC Desire 501 dual sim

 

 

General	2G Network	GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
	SIM	Dual SIM, (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
	Announced	2013, December
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, Q1

Body	Dimensions	128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
	Weight	130 g (4.59 oz)

Display	Type	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches (~217 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes

Sound	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 32 GB
	Internal	8 GB, 1 GB RAM

Data	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0

Camera	Primary	8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, simultaneous HD video and image recording
	Video	Yes
	Secondary	Yes, 2.1 MP

Features	OS	Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
	CPU	Dual-core 1.2 GHz
	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	TBD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, White, Pink
		- SNS integration - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player - MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk - Organizer - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

Battery		Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
	Stand-by	No official data
	Talk time	No official data

Misc	SAR US	0.51 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

 

All Windows Phone 8 smartphones to get Windows 8.1 update... eventually

 

Windows Phone 8 smartphone owners can relax today, following confirmation from Microsoft that all handsets will eventually receive an update to Windows Phone 8.1.Speaking to Computerworld, Microsoft's Windows Phone director of public relations Greg Sullivan said "We will not have the same experience as we had when Windows Phone 7 was upgraded to Windows Phone 8". When the company revealed the newest iteration of its mobile operating system, existing Windows Phone 7 owners were disappointed to discover that their handsets wouldn't be receiving an upgrade, but thankfully that won't be the case for the current crop of handsets, including the Pureview camera-packing Lumia 1020 and Lumia 1520 phablet.Once Microsoft releases the 8.1 update to mobile networks, it will eventually filter down to every Windows Phone 8 handset. Unfortunately there's still no indication of when that might be; Microsoft has yet to commit to a specific date to launch the new software.The list of new features is being kept under wraps too, although that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from speculating. Current favorites are Cortana, a virtual assistant meant to compete with iOS 7's Siri, a new Quick Settings swipe-down menu and separate volume controls for ringtone and multimedia playback.We'll learn more when Microsoft makes the change list official a little closer to launch.

 

the best games for Android 2014

Collect the heroes. Become a legend.

 

Build a party of famous warriors and epic monsters from Dragon Age lore. Then, battle other players in strategic, squad- based combat.Play through epic quests and boss battles as you immerse yourself in Thedas history. Relive places, times, and storylines straight from the beloved franchise.Immerse yourself in stunning graphics as you watch your heroes rock the battlefield with amazing special effects.

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Collect the heroes. Become a legend. 

MONOPOLY Bingo for Android

The beloved world of MONOPOLY meets the friendly, addictive fun of bingo! Skip down the streets of the MONOPOLY neighborhood as you progress through fun, familiar properties with each win. Watch your favorite properties come to life! Play up to 16 cards at a time, and get lost in the rich graphics and exclusive game modes you can only get with MONOPOLY Bingo.MONOPOLY Bingo is bingo at its richest!

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MONOPOLY Bingo for Android 

FIFA World

 

he authentic FIFA experience is now free-to-play on PC, bringing the world’s biggest sports video game franchise to new audiences around the globe. FIFA World delivers award winning console gameplay, full authenticity, and popular modes from the FIFA series including FIFA Ultimate Team, Online Seasons and Match Invites.

FIFA World offers fans new and innovative ways to play; with easy-to-learn mouse based controls, live services that deliver relevant and timely football content, plus social features that connect gamers to the pulse of the sport and to each other like never before.

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FIFA World

MADDEN NFL 25 by EA SPORTS™ for iPad and iPhone

 

The most authentic NFL football experience on the App Store

An experience 25 years in the making! EA SPORTS delivers the most authentic NFL football experience to date on iPhone® and iPad® with MADDEN NFL 25. Build your Ultimate Team of NFL stars and run the show on offense and defense with new and improved touch controls, game modes and much more.

Madden NFL lets you choose from 32 REAL NFL teams and a roster of more than 1,500 REAL NFL players. Battle it out in true-to-life NFL stadiums, too. Ultra-sharp graphics make gameplay even more realistic. Feel the impact of every game-changing tackle with hard-hitting collision effects.

Run, pass, and make the big hits on D. Better tape your fingers!

 

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The Sims™ FreePlay for Android

 

LIVE FREE with The Sims FreePlay!

Live free! Play free! Create up to 31 customized Sims from head to toe. Let your Sims get married, make babies, and then watch them grow into toddlers and pre-teens. Care for pets, grow gardens, even bake cakes. Give your Sims careers and earn Simoleons to improve their situations. Complete goals for Lifestyle Points, then spend them on hip items. Live with your Sims in real-time! Make your town bustle with pet stores and more. Best of all, play for free! The opportunities 

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Tetris® Blitz for Android

 

Ready to Blitz? Come feel the frenzy!

Race against the clock in a two-minute blitz to clear lines and rack up points before time runs out. This twist on the famous puzzle game is a must-have on mobile.

Fly past your friends on the Facebook leaderboards as you trigger point-boosting reactions with Power-ups! Enter Frenzy Mode to get double points, and end games in a blast with Finishers. Clear the board with the Bonus Blitz and score rewards like Coin packs.

Ready to Blitz? Come feel the frenzy!

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