Android Headliner: Why QuizUp Should be the new Flappy Bird

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This past week, a new game hit Android and hit it with a bang. Most of you probably know exactly what game I’m talking about. It’s QuizUp. It’s a very addicting trivia game, and it appears that a ton of people are playing it. After all, I have over 300 friends on QuizUp, and that’s at the time of writing this editorial. QuizUp has a ton of subjects that it’ll ask you trivia on, sure it has plenty of typos (which to me are pretty funny since I’m an editor, especially the “Lenova” and “wat”). Obviously, I’ve been owning people in the Android section, since I write about Android for a living I probably have an unfair advantage. Although I have been playing in other sections as well like Logos, and The Big Bang Theory (awesome show by the way).

The thing I really liked about QuizUp was that you can login with your Google+ account, which is the way it should be. At least that’s what I think. It will also log you into your Google account (obviously if you login through Google+ its the same account) so you can utilize the leaderboards and achievements. That right there is what motivates me to play QuizUp even more. The competition. So now back to the topic of this editorial, how QuizUp should be the next Flappy Bird. Right now, QuizUp is sitting between 100,000 and 500,000 installs and it’s only been on Android since Wednesday or Thursday of last week. That’s pretty crazy. QuizUp also says there are over 200,000 questions and 400 topics on the app right now. This is a game that I’d love to see take over the world much like Flappy Birds did. And there’s no ads at all, just some in-app purchases, which I’m sure the developer will add more eventually. But the reason why I love QuizUp over Flappy bird is because it tests your knowledge, it even teaches you some stuff. I’ve actually learned a bit about Android that I didn’t know from playing this game. I can’t say the same for Flappy Bird.

Wouldn’t you love a game like QuizUp become a hugely popular game like Flappy Bird was? How many of you are already playing QuizUp? Be sure to add me, just search for my name, or if you’ve already added me on Google+ I should appear in your Google+ friends list. Let us know in the comments below what you think about this game.

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LG G3 Rumored to Feature Adaptive Personalization and a 5.5-inch Quad HD Display

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The LG G3 is an interesting device that we’ve heard quite a few rumors about. For example, rumor says that we’ll be seeing this new flagship announced in either July or August. We’ve been seeing rumors about the device being waterproof and dust proof. Another rumor states that we’ll be seeing a 16-megapixel camera. Previous leaks on this device also stated that the screen resolution would be 2560×1440. The new rumors we’re seeing have more to do with the software and screen size.

According to PhoneArena, the LG G3 will be featuring a 5.5-inch quad HD screen. The pixel density is supposed to be 534 PPI with a resolution of 2650×1440. The screen on this device is shaping up to be really great. However, this is just a rumor as of now. It would make sense for LG to put a really good screen on their next flagship, because the G2 has an excellent screen as well. It seems as though LG really wants their devices to have high quality screens.

Another rumor that has been reported is that the G3 will also be featuring some new adaptive features built into its software. These features include an adaptive interface that adjusts to where you’re at and how you’re using the device. It will also offer tips on productivity based on what the consumer is doing on the device. These features seem to be something that is becoming more and more common in today’s flagships. For example, Motorola uses the phone’s sensors to know when the consumer is driving and immediately adjusts the settings to better suit the consumer’s needs. Google Now also suggests information based on calendar events and location. The rumors we’re hearing about the G3 didn’t have much clarification on whether the G3′s software features would function in the same way as Google Now and Motorola’s devices.

I’m sure over the next few months we’ll be hearing much more information on the rumored LG G3. With rumors of the launch date being summer of this year, we’ve got quite a bit of time. We’ll have to wait and see if LG is going to be better than HTC at keeping their newest flagship a secret.

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Motorola Adds 9 new Colors to Moto Maker

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On Saturday, Motorola announced that they added about 9 new colors to Motomaker. Which brings the total to about 27 different colors. This includes colors like yellow, red, gray and various variations of those colors. All of these colors – shown above – are now available on MotoMaker for those interested in picking one of them up with new colors. This means that the customization of your Moto X is virtually endless. With over 50,000 variations available for you to choose from. It’s great that you are also able to match your Moto X to your favorite team to celebrate March Madness, especially with the Selection Show tomorrow night on CBS. Who do you got in the NCAA Tourney?

Back to business. The Moto X is still a great phone even if it is getting up there in age. It comes with a 4.7-inch AMOLED 720p display, Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of internal storage with no microSD card slot. There’s also Android 4.4.2 on-board with virtually no skin. Additionally, you’ve got a 2200mAh battery inside which should last you quite a while with the Moto X, if they ever get the KitKat bugs worked out on the Android 4.4.x updates to the device.

Now if you’re looking to customize your Moto X, you won’t be able to do it via your carrier. You’ll need to hop onto the Moto Maker site and buy it through Motorola. Which you can sign a new contract through Motorola or get the Moto X contract-free. Or, even better, you can get it with a student discount, if you have a .edu email address. Which is also pretty awesome. I’m really liking the new “Smoke” color for a Moto X. I really wish that these had been available at launch though. But hopefully we’ll see more for the new Moto X when it hits this summer.

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Featured: Top 10 March Madness Android Apps

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March Madness has officially begun. With the conference tournaments ending this weekend and Selection Sunday tomorrow. But who is going to make it to the National Championship game this year? What team will have the “Cinderalla story” this year? Be sure to keep up with the NCAA Tournament through these 10 apps available for Android.

ESPN Tournament Challenge

Brackers. That’s all we need to say here. If you’re competing in the bracket challenge through ESPN, be sure to check out their app, it’ll keep you up to date with your brackets. Make your picks and you can compete all the way to the Final Four in Dallas for a chance to win $10,000. Which isn’t a bad prize at all.

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Fox Sports Mobile

I agree, it needs a major facelift, but it does work. Fox Sports Mobile is a great way to keep up to date with score, stats, videos and more on the road to the Final Four. It covers more than just College Basketball though, it also covers NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and many other sports.

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Yahoo Sports & Tourney Pickem

Yahoo has worked pretty hard to make their apps look pretty nice, and their sports app is no different. With the Yahoo Sports app you can keep up to date with scores, stats and even your brackets for the NCAA Tournament.

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ESPN SportsCenter

This is by far my favorite overall sports app for keeping up with scores, stats, news and more. The ESPN ScoreCenter app has been redesigned with Android design Guidelines in mind. It’s also great for all sports including NCAA Basketball.

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College Basketball: STATSHEET

Need an app to keep up with the stats during the tourney? Well here’s a very simple app that does just that. It’s also sortable by conference, has every teams full schedule as well as quick-view access to full game boxscores and player stats.

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NCAA Sports

Just as the title states, this is for NCAA sports, not just Basketball but other sports as well. So you can follow your favorite school in any and every sport. The app gives you exclusive live video coverage of 65+ NCAA Championship events, live scores and schedules for multiple NCAA Championships and much more.

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CBS Sports

CBS Sports has one of the nicest looking apps out there. It’s very simple yet elegant. With the CBS Sports app you can keep up-to-date with all the scores, schedules, stats and more for all kinds of sports including NCAA Basketball and much more. All for free.

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theScore: Sports & Scores

theScore is another great app that was updated as recently as last week. It’s your home for NCAA March Madness Basketball, NBA, NHL, MLB and more. You can stay up to date with scores, news, schedules, stats and much more with this elegant app.

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NCAA March Madness Live

This is by far my favorite app for keeping up with March Madness. Why? Because you can stream EVERY NCAA Tournament game through the app. You can watch all 67 games in their entirety. No other app can do this.

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Featured Review: Phiaton Bridge MS 500 Headphones

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Today, we’ve got the Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones up for review. These are some pricey, yet very comfortable headphones. No, they are not Bluetooth, unfortunately. But they are still very good headphones, some of the best, if I do say so myself. The Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones have passive noise isolating ear pads which provide you with hours of comfortable listening. It also has a dual chamber structure and multi-tine acoustic design. These headphones were really comfortable to wear, I just seem to like my V-MODA Crossfade M-100′s a bit better. But that’s all personal opinion right there.

The Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones also include two tangle-free cables. One has a microphone while the other doesn’t. With the Bridge MS 500′s, you are able to switch the cord on either side, and obviously it doesn’t come out of the headphones. Unlike some others which are not removable. For those travelling, the Bridge MS 500 headphones do fold up nicely and fit in the carry case that Phiaton includes with the headphones – which you can see in the image gallery down below.

As far as sound quality goes on the Bridge MS 500′s, it’s quite good actually. It’s one of those headphones that I’d use everyday, and I’m pretty picky about my headphones, as I love earbuds a lot more. Especially my Bose earbuds. These are extremely comfortable as well. I have been using them basically all day long while I am working and haven’t had any issues with them, like I have had with some other headphones, but I won’t mention any names.

The Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones are available from Amazon for $269 and Phiaton for $299, for those that are interested in picking one up. I would definitely recommend these to those that are audiophiles, as the sound quality is amazing, and you can literally wear them all day long without any issues.

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Deal: Up to 40% off on Select SONOS Speakers

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Now through March 31st, Amazon is offering up to $40 off select SONOS speakers. You’ll get a $15 credit for the PLAY:1, $20 credit on the PLAY:3 and CONNECT, $25 credit on the PLAY:5, $30 credit on the CONNECT:AMP and a $40 credit on the PLAYBAR and SUB. Which is definitely not a bad deal, even though SONOS products are already pretty expensive compared to many of the other speakers out there. But they do produce amazing sound, which I hear is worth the money. You can check out all the products that are part of this sale by using the links down below. Let us know in the comments which SONOS speakers you decide to pick up during this sale and how you’re liking them.

SONOS PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music – (Black)

SONOS PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music – (White)

SONOS PLAYBAR TV Soundbar and Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music

SONOS – PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music (Small) – Black

SONOS – PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music (Small) – White

SONOS CONNECT:AMP Wireless Streaming Music System with Amplifier for Speakers (ZonePlayer120)

SONOS – CONNECT Wireless Streaming Music Stereo Receiver Component

SONOS – PLAY:5 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music (Large) – Black

SONOS – PLAY:5 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music (Large) – White

SONOS SUB Wireless Subwoofer (Gloss)

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LG Lucid 3 Leaks Out Thanks to @Evleaks

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The LG Lucid was one of the first LG phones to land on a US carrier. Albeit a rather mid-range device, it was still quite good. I got my hands on the LG Lucid 2 last year – it was my first non-Nexus LG device ever using – and I was quite pleased with it. It had a smaller screen than most phones, but a larger battery than most phones. Which made for pretty awesome battery life. LG has really been stepping up their game when it comes to smartphones and tablets lately, and I’m sure the LG Lucid 3 will be the same way.

As you can tell from the image above, this one is headed to Verizon. After all, the Lucid branding is Verizon’s. As we can see from the picture, we’ve got some pretty small bezels here and two Verizon logos. One in the top left-hand corner and one on the back, along with their 4G LTE logo. Many of you probably also noticed that the LG Lucid 3 appears to be running Android 4.4 since it has the white status bar icons. Which is great to see, but not unexpected. Since LG did announce a ton of mid-range and low-end smartphones at Mobile World Congress last month that are all running on Android 4.4.2. Additionally, you’ll see the physical home button – which it appears they are only putting that on their low-end and mid-range smartphones – along with the back and menu capacitive buttons. Really wish they’d change that to a recents key, as the menu button is now useless in some apps like the Play Store.

It’s definitely not a bad looking device, and it’ll probably hit Verizon for around $49-99 on contract. Which isn’t a bad price either. But we do know one thing, it’s going to have pretty amazing battery life, which is something everyone can get behind. Am I right? So how many of you are interested in the LG Lucid 3?

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