Temple Run 2 For Android Released

If you were one of the Android users who found themselves a little disgruntled when Temple Run 2 managed to land on the iOS App Store more than a week ago then worry no more. The official second version of the Temple Run franchise from Imangi Studios is now available as a free-of-charge download from the Play Store, and as you might expect it offers all of the thrills and spills of its iOS flavored brother perfectly tailored for the Android OS.

The majority of Android users who have taken any time to look at what is popular on their

platform will be more than familiar with the global smash-hit that was the original Temple Run game. The gloriously themed Aztec-esque infinite running game managed to define a genre of its own in the mobile gaming world and spawned an almost uncountable number of copies, none of which lived up to the original. Imangi has been hard at work since the launch of the original game to bring a sequel that follows the same concepts but that is bigger, better and jam packed with additional peril.

Temple Run is essentially a different take on the same game, with the developers taking the same running, jumping and sliding concept, but packing the game with additional graphics, environments, challenges and even introducing a whole new level of difficulty with curved tracks, perilous rope jumps and an even bigger evil monkey chasing the main character. The graphics and assets that make up the new organic environments are simply stunning and make you feel like part of the action, especially on those high-end devices with beautiful displays.

Imangi and their partners have introduced additional obstacles that manifest themselves through broken bridge jumps, randomly placed stone walls, free-falling rope jumps and let’s not forget the almost mutant sized monkey that’s on our tails the whole time. Additional power-ups are available to collect throughout the game – as well as in-app downloads – and each character having their own special powers that can be invoked at certain points throughout the game.

The original Temple Run may have amassed over 170 million on the Play Store but something tells us that Android users will be download the sequel by the bucket load.

(Source: Temple Run 2 for Android on Play Store).

How to Reset your Android Phone

Is your android giving you a lot of trouble? Don’t blame it cos it is probably your mistake. Yes its because of installing stupid applications it gets slow. So if you’re android is really slow or freezing quite oftenly, you’re at right place.

Note If you reset your android you’ll: > Lose all saved data, settings passwords, contacts, messages, emails, applications, games etc.
> If you android is rooted then it’ll go back to uprooted state.

So take backup of all your data before resetting your phone, apps like mybackup can help you with that.

> Go to Menu > Settings and navigate to something like ‘phone and sd storage’
> In the menu you find an option like ‘Reset data’ select it and your android will warn you about erasing data. Go ahead and click Reset Phone.

That’s it your android is factory settings restored now. Have fun!!

Top 10 Android Racing Games

Get set to bid adieu to those traditional, bulky gaming consoles as your Android device is not just a smartphone, but a  full fledged gaming beast in itself!

A number of GPU and processor intensive racing games are thronging the Google Play Store, all equipped to provide you with adrenaline pumping action. Here, we have listed the top 10 Android racing games, that you shouldn’t miss out on:-

1>GT Racing: Motor Academy- (Free)

GT Racing:Motor Academy is apt to quench  your thirst for adrenaline. This game has been developed by Gameloft and is absolutely free of cost.

It is considered as the richest racing simulation available for Android. You can choose from 111  different cars and 26 manufacturers including Audi, Nissan, Ferrari, Ford etc. A wide variety of tracks, from urban tracks to speed rings, rally tracks are available. You can test you skills in the career mode or play against drivers from all over the globe with local and online multiplayer support for upto 6 players.

This game is rated- 4.7/5 on the Google Play Store.

2> Drag Racing- (Free)

If you are a heartthrob fan of drag racing then this is the game you are looking for. With more that 552,000 downloads already, this game is rocking the Google Play Store!

You can choose from tons of cars ranging from Skyline GT-R, classic 69′ Mustang to BMW M3. Challenge your friends in the online section, race with upto 9 players at once in the real-time competition.

Playing drag racing is pretty easy. You just need to find the right balance between power and grip. Add nitrous oxide for that extra boost, but don’t press the button too early!

This game is rated- 4.5/5 on the Google Play Store.

3> Road Warrior- ( Free )

Road warrior is an addictive multiplayer combat racing game. You can race against your opponents and shoot them out with guns.

In the online mode you can race and shoot upto 7 players. Gain coins and nitro boosters with flips and stunts. Choose from sedans to monster trucks and GT racing cars.There are different types of races from plain asphalt to bumpy rally roads.

Precise controls and amazing physics along with standout, realistic HD graphics make this game a treat to play. This game is rated- 4.8/5 on the Google Play Store.

4> Raging Thunder 2- (Free)

Raging Thunder 2 has slowly and steadily gained momentum as the most potential racing game for Android.

This game takes you to abandoned temples, snow-covered mountains, tropical beaches , the Great Wall and a host of other breathtaking places around the globe. This game offers fast paced, intense gameplay coupled with console quality 3D graphics with an option of cross platform multiplayer racing.

This game is rated- 4.4/5 on the Google Play Store. You can even buy the paid version of Raging Thunder 2 for Rs. 104.29 or $2 to unlock more features.

5> Need for Speed Most Wanted- (Rs.274.07 0r $ 5)

Need for Speed Most Wanted, the all time favourite of gaming enthusiasts is finally here on Android! Buckle up for the ultimate action, this time on the small screen!

Race and chase super hot cars like Porsche 911 carrera S, Hummer H1 Alpha, SRT Viper GTS etc. Evade the police force while challenging the street racers. You have the option of touch or tilt to steer your car.

Drive and customize over 40 cars, use mods to enhance your car, earn speed points to unlock new cars and experience adrenaline pumping action with mind boggling graphics and intense full-car damage!

This game is rated- 3.9/5 on the Google Play Store.

6> Tiki Kart 3D- (Free)

Tiki Kart 3D is a 3D kart racing game involving extreme physics, speed, crashes , weapons and much much more!

You can enjoy 15 fun filled tracks and go deep into the world for Lonalo’s volcano. Choose from 8 different karts and torture your opponents with rockets, landmines, fireballs, oil slicks, sticky tar.

This game is rated- 4.2/5 on the Google Play Store.

7> Need for Speed Shift- (Rs.163.68 or $3)

Need for Speed Shift,another kick ass, graphic intensive, hugely popular weapon from Electronic Art’s arsenal is finally here for Android!

Drive 20 different cars including BMW M3 GT2, Lamborghini Gallardo, Pagani Zonda etc. Choose from 18 different tracks around the world including Chicago, London, Tokyo etc. Fine tune your car’s performance with upgrades for  tyres, nitrous oxide, acceleration, top speed and suspension.

Dive into quick race or career mode. Select from 3 difficulty levels- Rookie, Pro or Veteran.
This game is rated- 3.5/5 on the Google Play Store.

8> Riptide GP- (free)

Riptide GP is a console- quality water racing game for Android. It features high- detail vehicles, mind blowing water physics , enough to make you thirsty for more!

You can explore 12 water raceways, unlock 7 super fast jet skis. There are 3 game modes available- Race, Hot Lap and Championship. It has Bluetooth and USB gamepad support. This game has been enhanced for quad-core devices to give realistic water splashes on screen, extra-detailed waves and motion blur effect while boosting.

This game is rated- 4.6/5 on the Google Play Store.

9> Drag Racing:Bike edition- (Free)

The bike edition of Drag Racing is as good and enthralling as its 4 wheeled counterpart. Experience amazing graphics and realistic motorcycle physics.

You can choose from 17  fast sports bikes.Share your best score on Twitter or Facebook. Combine the upgrades to get the fastest vehicle around. Challenge your friends in 4 online modes and win to get at the top of the leaderboard.

This game is rated- 4.5/5 on the Google Play Store.

10> Asphalt 7: Heat- (Rs.55 pr $1)

If you are a true blue fan of Racing , then nothing beats the latest offering from Gameloft, Asphalt 7: Heat!

Choose from a whopping 60 different cars from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini , Aston Martin. Race all over the world with 15 different tracks in areas including Hawaii, Paris, London, Miami, Rio.  Take on your friends locally or online ( max 5) . Hone your driving skills with 6 different game modes, 15 leagues and 150 different races.

This game is rated- 4.3.5  on the Google Play Store.

Buckle up, fasten your seat belts and get set for the ultimate high speed drama on your beloved Android device ! :)

Sony Xperia Z Tablet: The Lightest and Thinnest tablet

It has hardly been a month since Sony revealed the Xperia Z smartphone at CES and now after a few leaks, the company has launched the Xperia Z tablet, which becomes the world’s thinnest and lightest 10.1-inch tablet at 6.9mm thickness and 495 grams. Just to illustrate how thin the Xperia Z is, then one should compare it to the iPad mini which sits at 7.2mm.

Features wise, the Xperia Z is packed to the rafters. It has a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 8.1-megapixel rear Exmor-R camera, a 6,000 mAh battery, NFC, and Sony’s S-Force virtual surround sound technology, which according to Sony creates a surround sound effect on the tablet. As for the software, it runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and it also is waterproof and dustproof.

Right now, Sony says the tablet is headed to Japan only, and there is no word on pricing as of now. That said, we can expect a global version of the same or at least that’s what common sense dictates before Apple unveils the next iterations of the iPad and the iPad mini.

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Top 5 Android apps for free SMS in India

If you are a proud owner of an Android phone, then stop fretting about those rising SMS rates and equally expensive SMS packs. Many app developers have come out with brilliant apps that allow you to send free SMSs’ straight from your Android phone using the GPRS connection!

You can download these apps, free of cost  from the Google Play Store, but the problem arises in choosing the best from the lot. Hence, to make it easier for you we have listed the top 5 apps to send free SMS in India:-

1> Free SMS India- (4.5/5)

Free SMS India is by far the best free SMS application that is available on the Google Play Store.

This app supports 9 gateways including way2sms, 160by2 , fullOnSMS,Site2SMS etc. The interface is pretty easy to understand and use (see pic above). Another amazing feature of Free SMS India is that you can schedule the messages to be sent at a later date and time ( the “clock” icon is for scheduling messages).

2> F2S Free SMS India-(4.1/5)

With more than 100,000 installations already,F2S free SMS India is a buzzing app in the free SMS segment!

It boasts a refined, user-friendly interface. You can use gateways like way2SMS, FullonSMS, Site2SMS etc. Status bar notifications are available. Switching from one gateway to another is smooth and instantaneous.

3> Way2SMS-(4.1/5)

This is not the native Way2SMS app as the name suggests, but in turn supports Way2SMS, 160by2 and Youmint gateways.

 

It boasts faster login as compared to other apps. You can send multiple SMSs’ at a time. Smileys are available for use. One exclusive feature of this app is that you get the SMS status feedback. There is an SMS library and you can also create and manage groups.

4> Free SMS Sender-(4.3/5)

Free SMS sender is available for India as well as Russia, Slovakia, Czech Republic.

With this app you get 4 application themes and 2 different styles of listing. Pinch to zoom text sizing feature is available. There is an option of automatic signature to selected gates. It also supports text sharing and writing/opening SMS messages from other applications.

3 languages, English, Czech and Slovak are supported.

5> Way 2 Free SMS-(4.3/5)

Way 2 Free SMS has been developed by GreenApps and supports Way2SMS, 160by2 and Ultoo gateways.

The interface is smooth and easy to operate. Delivery of messages is lightning fast. You can easily create and manage groups and choose from a large variety of SMS collections.

Cost effective communication is what we all love. So, get one of these apps and pave your way towards a savings bonanza!