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After Getting Booted From Google Play, Adblock Plus Goes It Alone

The maker of Android advert-removal tool Adblock Plus is currently trying to circumvent Google's ad-blocker ban by releasing a new standalone version designed to be downloaded straight to phone, avoiding Google's app shop censorship entirely. Read More >>

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android apps of the week
Magic Radio, Icomania, and More

Music and games are the focus of this round of apps of the weeks. We've got something for everyone, whether you're an Adventure Time fanatic, an F1 racing fan, or a new music junkie. Read More >>

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Google Just Took the Ban Hammer to All Adblockers in Google Play

Following on from Google's little tweak for Android that rendered Adblockers pretty-much useless, Google's now blocked the adblockers, removing them all from Google Play. Nasty. Read More >>

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android apps of the week
Vyclone, Temple Run Oz, and More

Selling something on Craigslist? Documenting your Saturday shenanigans? Before continue your weekend freedom, we've got some new Android apps that might be to your liking. Read More >>

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What Do You Get the Android User That Has Everything?

Some Google Play gift cards, of course. They're apparently now available in Tesco, Morrisons, and other UK shops for the princely sum of £10, £25, and £50 a pop. No doubt they'll go for less pretty soon too, so might be worth keeping an eye on to subsidise your weekly app binges. [Google] Read More >>

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The New Essential Apps February 2013

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favourites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! Read More >>

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You Can Download Adobe Photoshop Touch for Your iPhone or Android Phone Now

If you've been waiting the cold long year to get Photoshop on your iPhone or Android Phone, the wait is finally over. Photoshop Touch for iPhone and Android is now available for £3. Read More >>

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android apps of the week
SwiftKey 4, Vector, and More

You probably won't do a backflip over a flight of stairs in real life, but you'll do it on your Android phone. And you'll stay organized. And you'll send lewd pictures that expire in three seconds to your friends. Or at least you will if you're checking out this round of the apps of the week. Read More >>

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android apps of the week
Pokémon TV, Die Hard, and More

John McClane and Pokémon are both fixtures of pop culture in their own right. And this round of the best Android of the week is full of other icons. Read More >>

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How to Eliminate Your Ex From Your Facebook Timeline With Just a Few Clicks

Valentine's Day is done and dusted, which means everything could be terrible, if you stuffed up last night or something. But things might get just a tiny bit better with a new app that 'Eternal Sunshines' your Facebook timeline of your former ex quickly so you never have to worry about running into them again. Read More >>

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Shake This App For a Random GIF Background

Instead of a picture of a sunset, your kid or yourself, you can have a randomly-generated GIF as lock screen wallpaper with GIF-Lock for your Android phone. Read More >>

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Search, Discovery, and Pretty Much Everything Is Better in Twitter Update

Twitter has made some adjustments to both its Android and iOS apps, and its mobile site that make things a little easier to follow. The keyword is synergy. Read More >>

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Channel 4′s Got a Brand New 4oD Android App

Want to watch the likes of Shameless, Peep Show, or even Grand Designs on your Android of choice? Well now you can, and without having to mess around with a web app, either. Download the official 4oD app from Google Play and stream shows, via Wi-Fi only, to your hearts content. Well, if you're not rooted that is.

To unlock more Android news, tips, and features, check out Samsung's Your Mobile Life over here.
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How to Get Home When You’re Drunk

No one likes being stranded in town at the end of a night out, which is why we're so happy that the Tube's going to start running until 2am. But that's not going to happen until 2015 -- so what's the best solution 'til then? Read More >>

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Call Notes Is a Cheat Sheet While You’re on the Phone

Call Notes is an Android app that lets you pull up annotations you've made in your contacts while you're on a call. Because what good are those digital flashcards if you can't see them when you actually need them? Read More >>