WhatsApp is Down. (Updated: It’s Back Up)
Kellen
Seriously, WhatsApp is down. https://twitter.com/ReutersTech/status/859885554057584649 UPDATE: It's back up again. Cool.
Onirim is Like Solitaire, But Much More Fantastic and Frustrating
Tim
Plenty of cards games have been converted into mobile games and play quite well. One that comes to mind is Exploding Kittens, which is a fantastic title. Another card game that seems to be great on mobile, one I'm just learning about recently, is Onirim. ...
Amazon’s Kid-Friendly FreeTime App Now Available on Android
This morning, Amazon made its FreeTime app available to both Android phones and tablets. Previously, the app was exclusive to its Fire tablet devices. In Amazon FreeTime, with a $2.99 per month subscription to FreeTime Unlimited, kids will find access to a...
Google Allo Gets Chat Backup/Restore, Incognito Mode for Groups and Link Previews
An update for Allo is headed out today, bringing incognito mode for groups, link previews, as well as a back/restore function for chats. Incognito Mode for groups means no longer will a group's messages be saved when this feature is enabled. Think of it like...
Verizon’s Galaxy S8 Gets Bixby Image Shopping
Verizon's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are gaining access to one of Bixby's few features today, thanks to an update available in the Galaxy Apps store. As we noted last week, neither phone was able to utilize the image shopping feature out of the box, but that now...
Facebook Messenger Rolls Out Instant Games to Users Worldwide
Instant Games for Facebook Messenger is beginning to rollout worldwide, bringing plenty of gaming action to you and your friends. With the update, you can find turn-based games, leaderboards, and even tournaments to play in. Detailed back at F8, Instant Games...
Phrase Crunch Puts a Twist on Hangman and is a Great Time Killer
There's nothing wrong with a classic game like Hangman, but I can appreciate a twist every now and then. One title that has a good twist to the classic is Phrase Crunch, available for free on Google Play. Similar to other phrase or word guessing games, Phrase...
Gboard Updated With New Languages, Ability to Resize and Reposition
Gboard has been updated with support for new languages, as well as the ability to resize and reposition the keyboard to however you see fit. There are 22 new Indic languages inside, plus support for Kinyarwanda and Waray. Not only that, but Gboard allows for...