Talkray 1.82 - app

Talkray - Free Calls and Text, developed by the authors of the excellent app TiKL, is an app to make calls and send texts, very similar to WhatsApp and LINE.

What can you do with Talkray?

The main purpose of Talkray is to let you make calls and send instant messages to your contacts from one single app.

Calls can be made to either a single contact or a group. The text message options include the usual features we find in similar apps: you can send pictures, videos, audio files or your location on the map.

All in one place

Talkray’s design isn’t as attractive as, for example, LINE. But it does show all the features on the same screen (call, send message or attachment), which can be easily accessed from a side tab.

Just like with other similar apps, the problem is finding friends who also have the app installed. Although it’s very easy to add contacts and you can even send messages to your friends to convince them to install it, you’ll have to fight against apps that have been in the market for longer.

An app that has everything

Talkray has many interesting features: it has lots of options, works well and is easy to use. It’s also very fast and very simple to use right from the start.

Apps like Talkray don’t have it easy competing against other big ones in the market. But if you are looking into trying an app that combines calls and messages in one same screen, this is one of the most interesting ones you can find right now.

Facebook Messenger 5.0.0.16.1 - app

Facebook Messenger is a stand-alone app that allows you to chat with your Facebook friends and send SMS and text messages to any contact on your phone. The application also allows you to make free calls to other Facebook Messenger users.

Communicate with everyone

Facebook Messenger combines friends and mobile contacts to allow for group messages, along with location-based functionality.

Since Facebook Messenger is focused on messaging, the app may seem a bit simplistic. It functions very similarly to other communication apps though, with the addition of location services. The group chat combines multiple users together and allows for messages to be collated in one window.

If you have SMS enabled, you can also use Facebook Messenger to talk with phone contacts. The application now allows you to send messages to any contact in your phone, not just your Facebook friends. Facebook contacts show up with a blue bubble and SMS messages show in green. When you are finished communicating, you just swipe the icon down and remove the notification from your screen.

Facebook Messenger supports stickers, including a decent range of default stickers, plus the opportunity to purchase new stickers through the store in order to brighten up your conversations.

Facebook Messenger allows you to make free calls through the app. Calls are free over WiFi, but if you're using a mobile data connection you'll need to pay the standard charges. The app only supports voice calling at the moment, so if you want to make video calls you're better off with Tango, Skype, or ooVoo.

Simple to use thanks to Chat Heads

The interface is simple to use is and themed in the same way as the Facebook app for Android. Facebook Messenger includes Chat Heads, which means that if someone messages you while you're doing something else on your phone, a small little circle will appear showing the face of the contact on your screen. You just tap on the contact, and it will open the conversation.

The design of the Facebook Messenger user interface is clean and tidy. The blue of the menu icons and green of the alert messages stand out clearly against the app's white background and this understated look gives greater presence to the conversations themselves.

What's New in version 5.0?

Facebook Messenger 5.0 adds improvements to the user interface to make it even easier to use. You can quickly share photos, video, stickers, and voice from the new compose screen. These features were hidden behind the paperclip button in previous versions.

Perhaps the most intriguing new feature though, is the ability to quickly take a selfie. Tapping on the camera button will turn half of your screen into a camera viewfinder to quickly snap a picture of you. You can switch to the rear camera with the tap of a button.

The verdict

Facebook Messenger allows you to chat with your friends easily - regardless of whether they use Facebook or not.

Download Facebook Messenger 5.0.0.16.1

Viber 4.3.1.21 - app

Viber allows you to make free calls and send free text messages from your Android device to anyone who has the app installed.

What can you do with Viber?

Viber works in a similar way to Skype, using VOIP to let you talk for free to other Viber users over 3G or WiFi. It also supports free text messaging, like WhatsApp Messenger, allowing you to send and receive short messages from your Viber friends.

There are plenty of features within the chat interface of Viber that help to liven up your conversations. You can send photos and videos, share your location, add emoticons, and choose from a range of fun stickers to insert into the conversation.

You can customize the background of the messaging screen, choosing a photo from your collection or taking a new one. This background isn't shared with the person you're talking to, however.

Another boon of Viber is its support for syncing with the desktop versions of Viber for Windowsand Mac. Messages and chat history are now totally synced, and you can even transfer live calls from your phone to the desktop app. Viber can be used across tablet and phone devices simultaneously.

How to use Viber

Unlike Skype, you don't need to sign up to Viber to use it. You just register your phone number once, and you'll receive an SMS message with a code. Enter this code into Viber and that's it. You'll never need to sign in again.

All of your phone contacts are automatically imported into the app, and a Viber logo is displayed next to any contact who also has it installed. You can then just click on their name to call them for free - regardless of where in the world they are, or even what phone they are using. If a contact does not have Viber installed, you can still ring them through the app, although you will get charged at the cost of a regular call.

The Viber interface is very clearly laid, making it very obvious how to use the app. The program could do with some more features, though, such as conference calling and video calling.

Viber features push notifications to ensure that you don't miss messages or activity.

The quality of calls with Viber is generally very good, and rivals Skype in this respect - although of course, quality isn't usually as crisp as a cellular call. One downside of Viber is that it doesn't give you the option to make video calls like you can with Skype.

What's new in Viber 4.0

Viber 4.0 adds a new 'Hold & Talk' feature, allowing you to send instant voice messages in real time. This is a feature that was popularized by apps like Voxer and Zello, and which is also built into WhatsApp. It's fun to play with and adds a new dimension to your chats.

Also added in the latest major update to Viber is support for up-to 100 participants in group chats (though obviously having this maximum could get messy), the ability to choose conversation backgrounds from the background gallery, and more than 1,000 new Viber stickers from the sticker market.

The verdict

Aside from the fact that you can't make video calls with Viber, it's just about the perfect chat app for your mobile. It looks fantastic, makes it easy to chat with friends for free and is a lot of fun to use!

uTorrent 2.06 - app

With uTorrent you can exchange files with millions of users worldwide.

Unlike uTorrent Remote, which downloads files via the uTorrent software on your PC, this uTorrent client for Android downloads files directly to your mobile device.

Programs like uTorrent and BitTorrent are almost the fastest methods to distribute files over the internet. Millions of users across the world use the software to download media and files, which is now also possible via mobile phones with Android.

uTorrent works in a very simple way: after installation, a smart menu appears, from where you can search for torrents and see what's being downloaded. On the left side of the screen you will find include a search button and the app's settings.

As with aTorrent uTorrent nestles in the system and connects itself with your phone's browser. Visit a web page with torrents on it and they will appear as clickable links. You can just click on a link to open the torrent in the uTorrent app right away.

Although it works well, uTorrent eats system memory on your Android device and there's the chance that files will fail when downloading them. This is not such a problem in aTorrent, though it's an alternative that's loaded with ads.

Despite a tendency to slow your phone down, uTorrent offers a very simple way to download torrents on your phone.

Microsoft Word for iPad 1.0.1 - app

If you've been missing Microsoft's Office suite on the iPad, you don't have to worry anymore because the company has released Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the iPad.

Instead of a quick port of the iPhone version, Office for iPad consists of a trio of apps designed specifically for use on the iPad.

It's important to know that to create and edit documents, an Office 365 subscription is required. The free versions can only view or present Office documents.

A high learning curve to learn all the options

Microsoft Word is an excellent suite on desktop. It's a powerful tool that still hasn't been defeated. The difference with Microsoft Word for iPad is that it replaces all functionality that was formerly used with a mouse with touch controls.

If you have previous experience with Microsoft Word, then using the app for iPad won't be a problem. All the major features are present like creating documents through different templates, writing text with a ton of different fonts, and editing documents stored on the iPad or OneDrive.

Touch-based control isn't precise

While it's easy to create documents and edit text, performing more advanced functions is more difficult. Typing text through the on-screen keyboard is okay, but there is a limit in typing speed unless you are very familiar typing with Apple's keyboard.

Manipulating images is more difficult because you have to prepare the document before adding them. If you want the image centered, you have to change alignment before adding it. Photos are imported from the Camera Roll. Once the image is placed, you can't change the alignment which is very annoying.

As a creation tool, it makes more sense for rough drafts rather than full documents. The editing options are present, but if you're dealing with images then it's better to wait until you have a mouse. Though the shared real-time editing available could be a great tool for collaboration.

Integration through OneDrive is great because it will save and sync all changes when you exit the document. But the necessity of the Office 365 subscription makes the app's real usability only available if you pay for it.

Only useful if you have Office 365

As a free app, Microsoft Word can only be used as a viewer. You can't edit or create any documents through the app.

With the subscription, the app is useful for quick edits for text. Photo manipulation is trickier, but can be learned if you spend a lot of time with the app. For a casual user, Microsoft Word for iPad isn't really useful next to Apple's Pages. But if you already have a Office 365 subscription, then this is the app to use.

Download Microsoft Word for iPad 1.0.1

Microsoft Excel for iPad 1.0.1 - app

If you've been missing Microsoft's Office suite on the iPad, you don't have to worry any more because the company has released Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the iPad.
Instead of a quick port of the iPhone version, Office for iPad are a trio of apps designed specifically for use on the iPad.
It's important to know that to create and edit documents, an Office 365 subscription is required. The free versions can only view or present Office documents.

Touch controls actually transfer really well

With Excel, the range of uses for the app are wide. You can make really simple spreadsheets or advanced databases of information interconnected with different equations.

While Microsoft Word for iPad has a small problem adjusting to the iPad, Excel for iPad works almost better than the desktop app. Containing a lot of different templates to use, Excel has the same core function only utilizing touch controls to complete tasks.

Moving from column or rows takes a simple tap, and combining columns to create equations is pretty simple. For basic functions like making a spreadsheet for banking would be very easy. A more advanced Excel dealing with multiple equations over multiple sheets may prove a little more challenging.

Like Word for iPad, Excel for iPad isn't catered to creating a spreadsheet from scratch. It's better used as an editing tool for adding new information. With the Office 365 subscription, Excel for iPad is a great tool to get some quick work done, but probably isn't the best to start a quarterly breakdown for business.

Easy to use, but will take time to master

Since Excel for iPad is designed for the bigger screen size, Microsoft was smart to keep all the important functions at the top of the app. Excel is also designed to be used specifically in landscape mode. Using it in portrait hides too much information.

Adding information is easy, just tap the space where you want to input and the keyboard will pop up. Excel even supports freezing panes which is actually easier than in the desktop version.

Overall, the app is somewhat simplified compared to the desktop version, but supports all the main features including a massive amount of formulas for you to use.

If you are a power user of Excel with the Office 365 subscription, it's one of the best tools for iPad.

Needs the Office 365 subscription to work

Like the other Office for iPad apps, the free download only lets you view files. You can't edit or create any spreadsheets. This makes Excel one of the apps that absolutely needs the Office 365 subscription. OneDrive support is a strong feature in Office for iPad and really useful if Office is your main productivity suite.

It contains all the tools you need to manipulate data and the touch controls work really well. For the casual user, Excel might not be an app that's necessary, but the advanced user who has to constantly use Excel will find the app very useful.

Camera360 2.0.1.0 - app

Camera360 is an essential app for Windows Phone 8. It adds a new dimension to the already fantastic camera that Windows Phone 8 devices already have. Camera360 allows you to add real-time effects, edit images and organize your photos in an attractive and, more importantly, functional way.

Effects, frames and shot configurations

Camera360 substitutes the default camera function on Windows Phone 9 and adds lots of new features.

From Camera360's wheel-like menu, you've got access to 6 predefined image modes: Auto, Portrait, Scenery, Food, Night and Microspur. You also have access to flash controls (front and back) and white balance.

That's not all. From the main menu, you can apply up to 6 frames and a total of 23 effects. These effects and frames are applied in real time, so you can see how the final article will look before you've even taken the photo.

Camera360 also organizes the photos you have stored on your phone in a very original way - like a calendar. From that menu you can then access any photo you want and edit it to your taste.

Lastly, Camera360 lets you share your photos on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, etc...) and personalize the message.

Digital camera-like menus

Camera360's wheel-like menus made us think of the menus you find on digital cameras - the ones that let you pick the shooting mode. It's very practical, although sometimes it's a little difficult to maneuver with your finger.

In all other aspects, Camera360 is a great example of usability. All the menus are accessible from the main menu and shouldn't cause you any problems at all.

Quality results

Camera360 works well and gives some really great results. The fact that you can see how the photo will turn out before you take it is really fantastic.

The only thing we missed was that the app doesn't support video.

An unmissable app

We think Camera360 is absolutely essential on any Windows Phone 8. It's good to look at, works well and really multiplies your options when you're taking and editing photos. The only reason not to install it and do away with the native camera app is that it still doesn't support video. Other than that, it's a solid 10.

Bass Fishing 2 - app

-More than 200 videos of experienced fishermen fishing in Florida, Texas and Carolina! -Tips for catching Largemouth, Smallmouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass! -Spinning, Top-water, Frog, Fly and Sight Fishing! -Best fishing equipment: knots, reels, rods, lines, tackles and more! -Famous manufacturers- Cabela’s and Rapala! -All types of bass fishing baits: pull baits, poppers, jigs and jig-heads! -Find out more about crankbaits, the chameleon of bass lures! -Wide variety of swimbaits made out of various materials from the soft plastic swim baits with single hooks to the more elaborate hard body swimbaits with treble hooks! -Hard & Soft Bodied Lures for casting and trolling bass etc.

Follow advice on baits, spots, tactics and techniques given by professional bass fishermen! The increasingly popularity of the sport combined with ‘catch and release’ practices have in some cases led to an overpopulation of bass.

Download this app and become bass specialist! Perfect app for everyone who wants to learn secrets to catch big bass! It's here and it's free!

Firefox 29.0 - app

Firefox on Android is designed to provide a smoother web browsing experience on your phone.

How does Firefox look on a mobile?

The browser has a resemblance to Firefox for Windows, but it has an interface suited for mobile devices. For instance, pages can be opened simultaneously in the form of tabs, which you access by tapping the number icon next to the address bar. It's an intuitive way to control multiple tabs without filling the screen.

Like the desktop version, Firefox for Android also includes support for extensions, or Add-ons as they're known in this case. These allow you to power up the Android browser with more functionality.

What makes it different from other mobile browsers?

The variety of Add-ons is great to customize Firefox. Just like the desktop version, the variety of Add-ons can improve web browsing or add social media functions.

Other useful tools that are pre-built into Firefox for Android include a slick bookmarks manager and a start page that will show the top sites you have visited. Zooming in and out of pages has improved a lot since the early alpha release of Firefox. Now you can pinch to zoom, or double-tap for a quick in/out view, making page navigation effortless.

Another neat feature of Firefox for Android is its support for Firefox Sync. This grants you access to all the bookmarks, history and running tabs of the desktop version of Firefox, so you don’t have to worry about entering addresses manually.

What's new in Firefox 25

The latest version of Firefox for Android includes a swipe-friendly home that makes it easier to navigate amongst your top sites, bookmarks, and history. Firefox has also been optimized for memory usage and includes WebRTC platform support.

Firefox also now supports South African English, Thai, Lithuanian, and Slovenian languages.

Simple and smooth browser

Firefox is a very good Android browser and it makes for a comfortable way to use the web on your phone.

Download Firefox 29.0

LINE 4.3.0 - app

LINE lets you call, chat and send photos to others for free, from your smartphone or computer.

LINE allows you to make free calls to other users of the service. This includes the ability to make calls between the Android and iPhone versions of LINE. The application is easy to set up, allowing you to register with your phone number or email address (the latter option only gives you access to text chat, though.

The call function of LINE works very well. Although the option to make video calls is missing, the sound quality when making calls is excellent. There is a slight delay in calls both via WiFi and 3G, though the quality is still better than both fring and Skype.

Text chatting in LINE is easy, with support for group chats of up-to 100 people, and a good selection of emoticons to add to your conversations. Unlike WhatsApp, LINE allows you to chat between the desktop and mobile versions of the application.

LINE is a viable alternative to apps like WhatsApp and Viber, allowing you to make free calls on your phone with good audio quality.

WhatsApp Messenger 2.11.232 - app

WhatsApp Messenger allows you to send text messages, as well as images, video and audio, using your mobile device's Internet connection.

Powerful and complete alternative to SMS

WhatsApp Messenger replaces traditional SMS messaging with a free instant messaging system over 3G/4G or WiFi. 

With WhatsApp Messenger you can speak with your friends through a classic chat-style interface. You can chat with just one person, or several contacts at once, up-to groups of 30 people. It's a good way to save sending lots of messages and to communicate quickly with several people at once.

In terms of options, WhatsApp Messenger allows you to send photos, audio files, and videos to your contacts. You can also share a map of your current locations or details of one of your contacts.

Of course, emoticons are an important part of any chat app, and WhatsApp Messenger comes with plenty. You can use those that come with the app, or install new WhatsApp emoticons through applications such as Smileys for Chat.

One of the most notable recent additions to WhatsApp Messenger is its Push to Talk messaging feature. In the style of a walkie talkie, WhatsApp adds the option to record and share voice messages in real time, be they large or small. It's the same type of function offered by apps such as Voxer and Zello.

How does WhatsApp work?

Chatting with WhatsApp Messenger requires both you and your contact have the application installed. Once you've installed the app on your device, you can see straight away which of your contacts are using WhatsApp, then start chatting to them.

It's worth mentioning that although the sending of messages is free in WhatsApp Messenger, the application requires to pay a subscription fee of 99 cents per year after the first year, which is free.

WhatsApp is a hugely popular messaging network, and you're probably more likely to find other friends who use it than who use other rival messaging apps. This is a generalization of course, and it could be that you have more friends using apps like KakaoTalk, LINE, Kik Messenger, or Viber. These apps behave more or less the same as WhatsApp Messenger but have their own distinct features and quirks. It's worth checking out our reviews of these apps to find out how they differ.

Privacy improvements in version 2.11.186

Version 2.11.186 of WhatsApp Messenger for Android brings with it several helpful new features. Security conscious users will welcome the new privacy settings that allow you to limit who can see your 'last seen', profile photo, and status.

There's also a new camera shortcut for faster photo sending, the option to show unread messages in the home screen widget, large video thumbnails in the chat window, and the ability to share group icons. Interestingly, WhatsApp Messenger for Android now allows you to pay for a friend's subscription to the service, regardless of which mobile platform they use.

Get the latest version of WhatsApp

You should note that the version of WhatsApp Messenger on Google Play is not always the most up-to-date. We recommend that you consult the official web site to get the latest version of WhatsApp.

A simple way to chat for free

There are many similar apps to WhatsApp Messenger out there, and some are even better. Yet, such is the popularity of WhatsApp that it is an essential download for your mobile.

Download WhatsApp Messenger 2.11.232

Pet Rescue Saga 1.17.8 - app

From the creators of the popular Candy Crash Saga, Pet Rescue Saga has arrived on Android. Colorful and appealing, the goal is to rescue kittens and other animals by clearing the display boxes.

282 levels and big, puppy dog eyes

Pet Rescue Saga has nearly 300 levels. Each level represents different animals, from dogs and cats, to rabbits, and even pigs.

While the game mechanics are very similar at all levels, the game does incorporate new elements and surprises as you progress, even from the very beginning.

The game utilizes a system of in-app purchases that you can disable if the free options are enough to keep you playing the game. 

Quick and addictive

The mechanics of the game are very simple. Like other games in the genre, you have to bring the animals to the bottom of the screen by destroying the colored boxes, grouping them together by color to make them disappear quicker. 

Colorful puzzles

Despite being a puzzle, Pet Rescue Saga takes pays particular attention to its colorful graphics. The movements are very fluid and it's a very quick game.

Like a cat to a cardboard box

Pet Rescue Saga is an addictive game that includes an ever-popular element: cats.

If you've already used the PC version or you like the idea of seeing nice pets on your screen, then Pet Rescue Saga is a recommended download.

Chrome Beta 35.0.1916.69 - app

Chrome Beta is a test version of the Chrome browser for Android.

Chrome Beta requires Android 4.0 and higher just like the official app. The app allows Google to test features and updates before they are pushed to the stable Chrome browser. Chrome Beta is slightly unstable and has bugs because of the experimental updates that are being tested.

Features

The newest features in Chrome Beta updates with saved passwords and autofill entries taken from your synced desktop browser. This update also includes "an experimental data compression feature" for bandwidth savings.

Quality

While you should be able to browse normally, Chrome Beta is not meant for normal use. When Google announces a new feature in Chrome Beta, you will be able to test it and help Google develop features in its official browser.

What's new

Our latest release contains stability and performance fixes. More information can be found on the Chrome Releases blog at http://goo.gl/CCPRW

Installation

Clicking the download button will take you to the Google Play Store, where you can download this app.

This app cannot be found through search on Google Play

Difference between versions

Chrome Beta is not a finished app, expect bugs and possible crashes.

Aptoide 5.0 - app

Aptoide is a platform for downloading apps on Android devices. If you are looking for a particular program you can just type it into the search box to look for it.

For each app that you find on Aptoide you will see a list of comments and ratings, plus downloading and installation instructions.

Aptoide is a useful alternative to Google Play, especially as it doesn't require registration.

Download Aptoide 5.0

6tag 3.3.0.1 - app

Windows Phone doesn't have an official Instagram app but applications such as 6tag allow you to access your account, upload photos with filters and view the images your friends and other members of the Instagram community have published.

One of the most comprehensive apps available

 

6tag stands out for allowing most of the original Instagram functions.

For one, you can take photos and apply the popular Instagram original image filters. The same goes for videos. And you can also tag photos, add the location, etc.

After installing the application, you can log into your account or register as a new user. From then on, you'll also have an option to mark which photos you like or add comments.

Whatever you need, you have

 

Although it isn't the official application, 6tag works without problems at the moment. Navigation is easy and don't forget options such as using the front camera. It also lets you share photos on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr and Foursquare.

The Share, Like or comment functions are always easily accessible, as are the main options of the application.

Instagram outside Instagram

 

Barring any stability problem, 6tag works pretty well. It's full of options and comes with an attractive design - basically it's a good solution for Windows Phone users looking for Instagram.

While we wait for the official app...

 

6tag is a great way to use Instagram from a Windows Phone. As long as Instagram doesn't make any problems for unofficial apps, 6tag is an excellent alternative to get into the world of Instagram.

Download 6tag 3.3.0.1

Chemical Suite 1.0 - app

Chemical Suite includes educational tools related to chemistry:

- Periodic Table with visualization settings.

- Detail of elements, more than 30 properties for each element, including general and physical properties, history... and more.

- Unit converter tool (temperature, mass, length, etc, more than 30 magnitudes)

- Atomic weight calculator

- Search engine of elements filtering by their properties values.

- Gas laws utils

- Complete list of constants, with search engine.

- Trend graphs

Chemical Suite is more than just a periodic table. It has more than 30 properties for each element, including general and physical properties, history... and more.. The application includes utils to calculate molecular weights, graph the properties, unit convertion tool, gas laws utils, etc.

Download Chemical Suite 1.0

Galaxy S4 Thermometer. Free 3.2 - app

Thermometer App is a very useful application that lets you know real temperature and the humidity in the air thanks to sensors that are included in your device, They are real data based on your location with your phone at any time.No data taken from internet , so make sure your device includes temperature sensor and humidity sensor that will function as a hygrometer, before use the application.

Normally other applications thermometers showing temperature, they do based on external data, showing a rough measure and always outside. With this app you will know the temperature of a room or a house in particular, helping you identify the ideal temperature at which you feel most comfortable. Real weather app.

This type of sensors do not yet include many devices, the Samsung Galaxy S4 being one of the first, and now the Galaxy Note 3, which were developed for this application. Use only on devices with a real temperature sensor.

Download Galaxy S4 Thermometer. Free 3.2

Confide 1.0 - app

Confide lets you send messages that won't be saved Each word is obscured by a gray block.

To view the message, slide your finger over each word and they are revealed. After the word has been passed over by your finger, the text is blocked out again.

It's inherently difficult to take screen shots and if you do, the message is immediately unviewable.

Although you can't send photos, Confide provides a simpler and safer alternative to its main rival, Snapchat.

Hangouts (replaces Talk) 2.1.076 - app

Google replaces Google Talk with Hangouts, a cross-platform unified messaging service. With support for photos and emoji as well as video calls with up to ten friends, Hangouts is a required replacement for Talk.

Hangouts syncs across devices and only get notifications once. Interestingly enough, Hangouts doesn't support "invisible" status. The chat app also features photo sharing support, multiple accounts, and read notifications showing how far your contact has read in your chat.

Even if you use Google Talk, Hangouts will replace it with this update.

Download Hangouts (replaces Talk) 2.1.076

Health & Fitness 3.0.2.245 - app

Health & Fitness (formerly Bing Health & Fitness) helps you stay in shape by offering tips, news and information about looking after your body.

The app is broken down into sections for fitness, nutrition, and medical. Each section includes interesting articles with advice for things you can do to be healthy. The app also includes some handy tools such as a diet tracker, cardio tracker, and interactive symptom checker.

Health & Fitness is a great app to help you look after yourself.

Zombie Tsunami 1.0.0.8 - app

Zombie Tsunami is the ideal game for anyone who loves the running game genre. This time, hoards of zombies are the protagonists - the game offers fast gameplay, nice graphics, special effects and good playability.

Playing a hungry zombie, Zombie Tsunami asks you to chase down the hapless citizens of a city. During the massacre, you'll get bonuses that give you superpowers that will allow you to sweep aside everything in your path.

Zombie Tsunami has paid great attention to detail in the scenes and characters, which makes it really beautiful to both watch and play.

Talkray 1.81 - app

Talkray - Free Calls and Text, developed by the authors of the excellent app TiKL, is an app to make calls and send texts, very similar to WhatsApp and LINE.

What can you do with Talkray?

The main purpose of Talkray is to let you make calls and send instant messages to your contacts from one single app.

Calls can be made to either a single contact or a group. The text message options include the usual features we find in similar apps: you can send pictures, videos, audio files or your location on the map.

All in one place

Talkray’s design isn’t as attractive as, for example, LINE. But it does show all the features on the same screen (call, send message or attachment), which can be easily accessed from a side tab.

Just like with other similar apps, the problem is finding friends who also have the app installed. Although it’s very easy to add contacts and you can even send messages to your friends to convince them to install it, you’ll have to fight against apps that have been in the market for longer.

An app that has everything

Talkray has many interesting features: it has lots of options, works well and is easy to use. It’s also very fast and very simple to use right from the start.

Apps like Talkray don’t have it easy competing against other big ones in the market. But if you are looking into trying an app that combines calls and messages in one same screen, this is one of the most interesting ones you can find right now.

Download Talkray 1.81

Zedge 4.3 - app

Zedge has been tested by Softonic, but it still doesn't have a review in English.

YouTube 5.6.35 - app

The YouTube Android app offers a comfortable and watch clips from the popular online video repository.

What does the YouTube app do?

This official YouTube app makes it very easy to watch videos on your phone. The user interface is intelligently designed to offer all the great features of YouTube without sacrificing screen space.

You can comfortably view YouTube videos in portrait mode while checking out info, related videos and comments at the same time. You can access extra sharing options directly while watching the video.

Rotate your phone to landscape mode and YouTube will automatically resize the movie to full screen and remove all of the rest of the page elements. The player controls are kept perfectly simple. In fact, all you can do is touch the screen to pause and slide your finger along the timeline to fast forward and rewind.

Upload video to YouTube

The YouTube app for Android makes it very easy for you to quickly grab and upload videos to YouTube from your phone. All you do is hit the video camera button, record your footage, then the app will upload it to your YouTube channel in the background. You can also select existing videos to upload from your SD card.

YouTube is generally included by default within the Android operating system. However, it's well worth downloading the official app because it means you can always have the very latest version of the application.

YouTube may be default, but it's still the best video player available.

Download YouTube 5.6.35

PicsArt - Photo Studio 4.2.2 - app

PicsArt - Photo Studio is an excellent program for creating, discovering and sharing photos with your friends.

Packed with editing tools

Much like other photo editors for Android such as VSCO Cam or Photoshop Express, PicsArt Photo Studio lets you personalize the photos you take on your phone. 

The reason PicsArt - Photo Studio is such a stand-out program is due to the sheer number of options you have for customizing your photos. You can take pictures off your phone's traditional camera or else within the PicsArt - Photo Studio app itself. 

Once you've taken a picture or loaded one, you have a lot of different editing options to play around with. PicsArt - Photo Studio has lots of different effects to alter the feel of the picture you just took. You can also add clip art images to it, and give it a special message with different text fonts and colors.

You can apply effects to your photos with PicsArt, choosing from a range of preset filters, some of which can be tweaked. There's also a collage maker, where you can create impressive montages based on photos you've taken. 

By creating an account on PicsArt's website, you can share your images with other PicsArt - Photo Studio users, as well as browse photos taken by others. There's also the option to export and share your photos on social networks like Facebook, as well as other platforms like Tumblr, Dropbox and Flickr.

Needs time and patience

The only noteworthy negative noticed during testing was some occasional lag time between clicking an effect and actually seeing it applied. It also takes a bit of time to get the hang of all of the features available to you just because of the sheer number to choose from. Otherwise, your options on PicsArt - Photo Studio are almost limitless.

The verdict

PicsArt - Photo Studio is an impressively comprehensive photo editing and sharing app

Folder Lock 1.2.0.4 - app

Folder Lock lets you password-protect your personal files, photos, videos, documents, contacts, wallet cards, notes and audio recordings in Android Phones. The app comes with a clean and pleasant interface.

You can transfer files from Gallery, PC/Mac, Camera and Internet browser.

Below is the list of all the features:

FEATURES:

• Protect private photos

• Hide sensitive videos and pictures

• Password-protect secret audio

• Lock down important documents

• Write secure notes

• Record voice recordings and memos secretly

• Import Saved Contacts

• Create Contact Groups

• Secret Contacts Group multiple SMS

Save Protected Wallet Cards

• Credit Cards

• Bank Accounts

• ID / Social Security

• Licenses

• Business Cards

• Business Info

• Health and Hygiene

• Passport

• General Purpose Cards

Drag Racing 1.6.20 - app

Drag Racing is a simple, yet original, driving game for Android in which you have to beat a single opponent over a short strip of track.

There are a wide variety of real-life cars to choose from in Drag Racing, and the object is to tune them up to keep winning races. By winning races you gain money and respect points, which you can then use to upgrade your car or buy a new one. If you're lacking in respect points you can buy more through an in-app purchase.

The key to winning races in Drag Racing is by shifting gears at the optimum moment. The game controls consist solely of holding the accelerator at the start then tapping the stick shifts on the side of the steering wheel as the RPM goes up.

There are all manner of different races you can enter in Drag Racing. In single-player mode you can choose to race over two distances in four difficulty levels, moving up through levels as you complete them all. Drag Racing's online mode includes, Face to Face, Driver Battle, and even a Bet and Race mode where you can stake respect points on the outcome. There's also a Pro League where you can test your skills against a group of other online drivers.

Graphically, Drag Racing isn't that impressive. The side-on viewpoint and uninspiring animation makes the game look very two dimensional, but at least the sound effects are realistic.

Drag Racing is a fun and addictive Android racing game that's ideal for adrenaline junkies.

Nail Makeover - Girls Games 1.0.2 - app

Nail Makeover - Girls Games is a game aimed squarely at little girls, allowing players to pass time by giving virtual fingers a makeover.

You can choose between 3 hand types to decorate, different nail lengths, and a variety of patterns and designs, as well as multiple colors, to paint the nails.

As well as nails, players can add bracelets and other accessories to compliment the perfect look.

Mailbox 2.0.0 - app

Mailbox is a Gmail client that changes the way you manage your emails by keeping your inbox, message labels, and everything else in order.

A task manager within your emails

The philosophy behind Mailbox is similar to that of a task manager, where each email you receive is an outstanding action. Each message you get requires you to take an action relating to it: you can read the message, archive it, or go back to it later.

As soon as you start using Mailbox, it will automatically create folders in your Gmail inbox for all of those items that you want to read later or archive into subcategories.

There's also an option so that you can set selected emails to reappear in your Inbox, which can happen anywhere from a few minutes later until the following week.

Of course, Mailbox also lets you make the most of everyday actions such as replying to and forwarding emails, adding attachments and customizing your signature.

Scroll through all available actions

Mailbox offers many possibilities, but at present, there are only a few buttons on the screen. Where's the difference then? It's in the swipe gestures that you make to manage your inbox.

There are two possible gestures for swiping left to right: if you swipe a little ways down with your finger, it will archive the message, and if you swipe your finger all the way down the screen, it erases the messages. Swipe gestures from right to left let you postpone the message with a short swipe, and send the message to a custom folder with a long swipe.

This mode of management may seem complicated at first glance, but Mailbox does include a complete interactive tutorial that helps make the change less drastic and easier to manage. That said, with a little bit of practice, you'll forget what you did without it. 

What's not intuitive is the fact that Mailbox forces you to empty your Inbox folder, archiving the mail that you've already read.

If you're one of those people who like to have their inbox full of hundreds of emails, this might seem a little scary at first, but rest assured, at no point will you actually lose your messages.

Simple visualization, different images every day

The main function of Mailbox is to keep Gmail in order, and for this reason, the display should be clear and intuitive. In Mailbox, you'll find few buttons and few colors, but in their place are some large icons.

A particularly nice feature of Mailbox is the option to have a different image in your inbox every day once it's been completely emptied. These Instagram style images don't have a particular purpose, but it's a nice incentive to get your inbox cleared.

An interesting client that needs a little bit of practice

Mailbox is much more than an email client: it's a different way of adressing emails. According to it's developers, it's the most consistent way to manage mail for those people who receive hundreds of messages a day. To a certain extent, it forces you to adapt to a new way of looking at things and perhaps not everyone will be willing to accept it.

Although some decisions are questionable, such as the waiting lists or its incompatibility with traditional labels, it's undeniable that Mailbox is fun to use and really does help you get organized.

Download Mailbox 2.0.0

CloudConvert 1.0.0 - app

CloudConvert is a free app to convert files on your iPhone or iPad.

The app supports more than 180 different file formats, and allows you to convert images, video, audio, documents, and more. You can convert files by selecting them from your camera roll or importing them from Dropbox or Google Drive. 

ClourdConvert supports the 'Open in...' function in iOS, meaning you can quickly convert files that you receive as email attachments.

CloudConvert makes it simple to convert files on your iOS device.

Temple Run 1.5.3.0 - app

Temple Run is an addictive running game for Android where you must escape a hoard of flesh-eating monkeys by charging through a maze of booby-trapped temples.

Run for your life

The game starts with a scene of you being chased out of a temple by a pack of scary screaming monkey creatures, and from here on you have to keep running for as long as you can. Imagine Usain Bolt playing Indiana Jones and you get an idea of what the gameplay is like.

Along the way you also need to collect coins in Temple Run which you can use to upgrade with new power-ups, utilities and characters. It's great that you can upgrade without using real money, like many freemium iPhone games (though you can if you want to).

Temple Run is a very more-ish game where you'll want to keep restarting in order to beat your furthest run and complete the many and varied challenges.

Keep on running

The controls in Temple Run are simple to pick up. You tilt your device to weave along the paths and swipe sideways to turn corners. Swipe up to jump over a gap or obstacle and down to slide under something.

How does it look?

The 3D graphics in Temple Run are very good and have an Indiana Jones feel to them. The Aztec bongo soundtrack fits well with the exotic vibe too. Perhaps the only complaint you can make about Temple Run is that there is little variation in the scenarios. It would be nice if there were a variety of locations available rather than just the temples.

The verdict

Temple Run is a fast and furious endless running game that will keep you coming back time and again.

Speed Up Expert 2.0.0.5585 - app

Speed Up Expert is an app that optimizes your Android device by clearing out files and shutting down memory-hogging processes.

Aside from showing you how much memory and RAM is being used, it also offers five options to speed up your mobile: One Key Check, Accelerator, Junk Clean, and Manage apps.

In each of these modes, Speed Up breaks down what your phone is doing and gives you options to make it more efficient.

It's an easy-to-use app that Android power users will appreciate. 

Download Speed Up Expert 2.0.0.5585

Zombie Smasher 1.1 - app

Zombie Smasher is a hilarious and fun game in which you need to kill zombies by squishing them with your fingers.

In Zombie Smasher hoards of undead rush down from the top of the screen and you must stop them reaching the bottom by tapping them. It starts off fairly easy but as you make your way through the many levels, it gets increasingly difficult to pass to the next stage.

Not only do the zombies move faster and more unpredictably as you progress through the levels in Zombie Smasher, but new kinds of zombies are introduced that are trickier to kill. For instance, there are burrowing zombies that hide underground, teleporting zombies, vicious dogs with lighting speed and baby zombies that fly forwards when you kill their mother.

In each level in Zombie Smasher you get three lives, which equates to three zombies reaching the bottom of the screen. If any more than this make it you must restart the level. Likewise if you hit one of the screaming humans you'll have to restart too.

There are several power-ups available in Zombie Smasher that can improve your chances, including lightning bolts, bombs and hunks of meat(!)

Graphically, Zombie Smasher looks good, featuring a cartoon style akin to Plants Vs Zombies. Unlike Plants Vs Zombie though, the braindead fiends in Zombie Smasher are really speedy!

In our tests (on version 1.1 of Zombie Smasher), the game got a little frustrating because sometimes you need to tap on a zombie two or three times to get it to die. Hopefully this is a bug that will be ironed out in a future release.

Zombie Smasher is an enjoyable game which is difficult to put down once you start. It's the perfect timewaster for a long journey. Be careful though, you hand will soon start to ache with all that screen bashing.

Download Zombie Smasher 1.1

Facebook for Android 8.0.0.26.24 - app

This official Facebook app for Android allows you to post photos and status updates, and keep up with your friends' activity on the go.

The main page in Facebook for Android gives you the option to view different parts of your network, including News feed, friends, photos, inbox, profile and friend requests.

The bottom section of this page displays latest photos from friends in an attractive sliding viewer. Viewing latest notifications can be done simply by sliding up the bar from the bottom.

The news feed is obviously the main section, and this can be navigated by scrolling up and down. Clicking on a story allows you to like or comment on it.
Your wall works in the same way as it does on the Facebook site. You can also view and write messages within the app.

The Facebook app also allows you to take and upload photos, which is a really well integrated feature - it really couldn't be done any better.

There's even a button to instantly add it to an existing album once you've taken it. Viewing upcoming events is also a pleasant experience. Facebook for Android displays events in a vertical timeline, allowing you to see very clearly exactly what's coming up.

The app offers a pretty stripped down Facebook experience You can't view or upload video using this app, nor use any of your Facebook applications.
It would also be nice to have a feature to sync Facebook events to the Android calendar, like you can do in Facebook for iPhone.

This Facebook application is promising, and so far is slick and fast moving. However, it is missing a few features to make it a full Facebook experience.

Download Facebook for Android 8.0.0.26.24

KakaoTalk 4.4.0 - app

KakaoTalk is one of the best VoIP and SMS apps available.

How KakaoTalk works

KakaoTalk started as an SMS service that could connect users from different parts of the world but now it also allows for free voice calls. Using your phone number, KakaoTalk creates a user profile that is connected to it allowing for calls and messages.

You can also create a KakaoTalk profile so other users can find you. For friends who live in different countries, it is easier to use a username than using the general search. The app also allows for group messages and photo sharing. There are some basic image editing tools within the app.

The Plus Friends feature lets you "connect" with many Korean pop stars which is kind of a gimmick, but shows updates from pop groups in South Korea. KakaoTalk's best use is when you are traveling overseas and still want to connect with friends via Wi-Fi without costly international rates.

Other useful features of KakaoTalk include the ability to send multimedia (photos, and voice and video messages), participate in group chats, and apply voice filters, featuring characters from Talking Tom and Ben.

There's plenty of fun to be had with KakaoTalk, thanks to mobile game add-ons and a wide range of amusing emoticons that you can insert into yor chats.

Fast and functional

The service that KakaoTalk offers over data or Wi-Fi connections is great, since Wi-Fi is usually available in most countries, KakaoTalk is the best way to stay in contact with friends back home through voice and text. It is less bloated than Skype and offers a quick interface and function.

What's new in the latest version

The latest version of KakaoTalk improves upon the user interface of the chat window, moving the chatroom menu to where the keyboard is situated. A winter theme has been applied to the splash image of KakaoTalk.

The verdict

KakaoTalk is one of the best SMS and voice apps available.

Pet Rescue Saga 1.17.7 - app

From the creators of the popular Candy Crash Saga, Pet Rescue Saga has arrived on Android. Colorful and appealing, the goal is to rescue kittens and other animals by clearing the display boxes.

282 levels and big, puppy dog eyes

Pet Rescue Saga has nearly 300 levels. Each level represents different animals, from dogs and cats, to rabbits, and even pigs.

While the game mechanics are very similar at all levels, the game does incorporate new elements and surprises as you progress, even from the very beginning.

The game utilizes a system of in-app purchases that you can disable if the free options are enough to keep you playing the game. 

Quick and addictive

The mechanics of the game are very simple. Like other games in the genre, you have to bring the animals to the bottom of the screen by destroying the colored boxes, grouping them together by color to make them disappear quicker. 

Colorful puzzles

Despite being a puzzle, Pet Rescue Saga takes pays particular attention to its colorful graphics. The movements are very fluid and it's a very quick game.

Like a cat to a cardboard box

Pet Rescue Saga is an addictive game that includes an ever-popular element: cats.

If you've already used the PC version or you like the idea of seeing nice pets on your screen, then Pet Rescue Saga is a recommended download.

UC Browser 9.7.5 - app

UC Browser is a quick, sleek internet browser for your Android phone.

There are practically more browsers for Android phones than there are phone models themselves, but if you still haven’t found the one for you, check out UC Browser.

Features

UC Browser has a number of features that help it stand out. For a start, the home page has a selection of quick-access links, helpfully divided into topic areas, like Entertainment and UC's own recommendations. It goes without saying that there's also tabbed browsing, and plenty of tab management options. It's also got a nice window browse function, and a bunch of options that display clearly when your hit the Menu key.

UC Browser also has a number of features that other browsers don’t â€" namely a night mode and share by SMS/Whatsapp. Even so, it doesn’t have any quick features for sharing by other, more common means, like Twitter or Facebook.

Usability

Unfortunately, UC Browser’s main problem is the display - it’s plain ugly. Ok, so it’s clear and easy to read, but webpages viewed with the app look like something from 1993 â€" at first, we thought we had a connection problem! We also had issues displaying video while using UC Browser, but couldn’t tell from the developer’s website which video formats are supposed to be supported.

Conclusion

UC Browser is a mixed bag â€" strong in areas, and weak in others. We think prospective users would be better off waiting an update or two before trying.

What's new

This latest version of UC Browser for Android brings Open Wi-Fi Notification, allowing you to receive a notification when accessing an Open Wi-Fi connection. Loading speed has been optimized, and
Network Issue Processing has been optimized.

Installation

By pressing the Download button, you'll be taken to the Google Play Store from where you can download this app

FIFA 14 1.0.0.0 - app

FIFA 14 finally comes free for Windows Phone. EA puts the strongest emphasis on Ultimate Team, whereas some of the other game modes are only available through in-app purchases. FIFA 14 has a great game interface and new touch controls.

Ultimate Team and in-app purchases

FIFA 14 allows you to play matches in Ultimate Team, Games of the Week, Support Your Club, Penalty Shootout, and Online modes.

The modes let you challenge other players all over the world through its multiplayer function. Try to beat them and climb the worldwide leaderboard!

Manager, Tournament and Kick Off modes, however, are only unlockable via in-app purchases.

Just like in the PC and console versions FIFA 14 for iPhone also brings back Match of the Day, a function that lets you reflect on the events of real life games from every single team. You can see injuries, if players are on form, or changes to tactics; these are reflected in the game from time to time with corresponding updates to the team lineup.

FIFA 14 for Windows Phone is strongly in favor of Ultimate Team mode, which lets you create and manage your virtual team. You can participate in auctions to buy and sell players, trying to grow your team and the camaraderie between your players. And of course, you can participate in games and competitions with your Ultimate Team. If you win, you get points and virtual money to spend so that you can buy new cards to improve your team.

FIFA 14 supports 33 leagues (Serie A, La Liga, Premier League, Bundesliga...), more than 600 fully-licensed teams, over 16,000 players and as many as 34 stadiums, faithfully recreated in the app. And just as you can on the console version, you can get get trophies and achievements when you fulfill certain objectives.

The game interface has been completely re-done in the style and design of the new PC version, which offers improved usability and navigation through the menus.

New touch controls

FIFA 14 also introduces a new type of touch control, based on gestures, swiping and tapping. The idea is interesting, but it does requires a bit of practice to feel confident with the controls. To this end, the game includes an in-depth tutorial that explains how to use the new controls.

If you prefer the old and classic virtual joypad, you can still select it from the options menu. During our test, we got a better feeling with this set of controls rather than with the new gesture-based ones.

Slightly better graphics, excellent soundtrack

The 3D graphics are good quality and the animations of the players, although a bit slow, are compelling. Maybe a touch of fluidity and increase in the pace of the action would give an edge to the title. Despite these minor setbacks, you can definitely see major improvements compared to the previous release.

The music on the menu is excellent, but it isn't new: EA has always looked after the entire soundtrack of the FIFA franchise.

The sound effects during the match are pretty average and not much different than the previous release. The presence of the commentary (in English, Italian, Spanish, German and French), however, makes the game more exciting.

FIFA is free, at last!

FIFA 14 is an innovative release of the EA game. The freemium approach allows you to play the best soccer simulator for Windows Phone for free. In the end, you may decide to buy the other modes (Manager, Tournament and Kick Off), which can greatly increase the depth of play.

The default modes, however, allow a fair level of challenge, and are excellent (especially Ultimate Team) in online multiplayer mode.

The game tutorial is made with great attention to detail and is really useful for any mode.

The new touch controls are a big gamble for EA, since they drastically affect gameplay. Personally, I still prefer the feeling from the old virtual joypad, which is selectable from the options - I think it's the best way to make the most of the simulator gameplay that EA has to offer.

Although there are no obvious improvements in the sound effects, or to some of the animations which affect the speed and pace of the action, FIFA 14 remains an essential title for lovers of soccer simulations for their iPhone or iPad. And it's free! So what are you waiting for?

Download FIFA 14 1.0.0.0

GO Launcher EX 4.17 - app

GO Launcher EX is a theme customization app that replaces your stock launcher.

Installing GO Launcher EX is easy, but the initial launch includes a lot of placeholders for widgets Go Launcher has developed. These widgets do not do anything except link you to the Google Play Store so you can download them. If you want to customize GO Launcher EX, you will be spending a lot of time initially removing all the associated apps that Go Launcher wants you to install.

There are other launchers that do not include first party in-app links and they may be a better option for users looking for a simpler experience. As a launcher, GO Launcher EX works well, but includes too many "ads" for their own apps.

GO Launcher EX is a good launcher option, but there are less intrusive ones available.

Download GO Launcher EX 4.17

Candy Crush Saga 1.29.0 - app

Candy Crush Saga is a super-sweet free strategy game for Android. Tiffi and Mr Toffee need your help!

How to play Candy Crush

Candy Crush Saga is a puzzle game where brightly colored candy takes the starring role. Your task is to link a minimum of three candies, vertically or horizontally, so that they will disappear from the game grid.

Successfully doing this will allow you to accumulate points, which will give you access to new levels. It's a well-structured game and the difficultly level is well calibrated, so you'll get just the right degree of a challenge.

Don't get crushed

When you're playing Candy Crush, it's important not to get stressed by the time limits. If you do, you're likely to hit a bomb at a crucial point, losing the game completely. Keep cool, and solve the puzzle before the time runs out!

Sweet graphics

Candy Crush Saga, as you might expect, is bright, colorful and cute. That said, we think the graphics and sound are second-rate - it looks cheap and gameplay is jumpy and ragged, which is completely unnecessary and a real pity.

Does popularity equal quality?

Candy Crush is an overwhelmingly popular game. It's quite likely lots of your friends are playing and sharing their progress on Facebook, so we can't blame you for wanting a go.

That said, we think Candy Crush Saga is a whole lot of hype over nothing. The gameplay is cliched and overdone, the graphics are poor and the whole game looks second rate. If you're looking for a cute timewaster for Android, you can do much better.

Asphalt 8: Airborne 1.3.2a - app

Asphalt 8: Airborne marks the return of the crazy arcade racer in this even more spectacular new version. Included are a new game engine, cars and environments, a complex career mode, multiplayer and slo-mo races worthy of action films. You're going to love it!

47 cars over 9 circuits

In this 8th installment of the Asphalt series, Gameloft has gone above and beyond by updating 80% of the fleet with brand new cars. Asphalt 8: Airborne's fancier models aren't available at the start, but you can unlock them as you win circuits and earn points (or shell out cash if you can't wait that long). The vehicles are, on the whole, very well designed and true to the originals. You can collect up to 47 in total and repaint them in various colors.

As for the environments, Asphalt 8: Airborne takes you to 9 new destinations that include Venice, London, Barcelona, Tokyo, and Monaco, as well as the Nevada desert, French Guyana, Iceland, and the Alps. There are hidden shortcuts to be discovered that help you gain on your opponents.

As for game modes, there's first and foremost a complex career mode that lasts eight racing seasons and 180 events. Next is a quick race mode with six solo race types (classic, elimination, duel, ejection, infection, and slalom). And, finally, there's a multiplayer mode for online playwith up to eight players, and the highlight: multiplayer mode played against friends over WiFi. A ranking system displays your world ranking and how you compare to your friends.

A decidedly arcade-style gameplay

The Asphalt 8: Airborne gameplay is the same as in previous versions and is still arcade-style. You can still use Nitro to boost your speed, you can always drift for miles, many items dot the road, etc. The big change in Asphalt 8: Airborne is the addition of springboards scattered around the tracks. They enable you to take flight and perform spectacular stunts in the air. The Asphalt 8: Airborne courses also climb into the air, hence the name Airborne, chosen for this version.

To control the cars, you can choose different combinations. Use commands entirely from the screen, the accelerometer on your device to steer the vehicles, or both at the same time.

New graphics engine and punchy music

As for the graphics, Asphalt 8: Airborne is as good as before and even better, with detailed universes and lighting effects that are quite impressive. The new physics engine shows what it can do when slowing down for collisions with competitors, and when debris is swirling on the screen.

All we need is music that can keep up with the fast pace of the races in Asphalt 8: Airborne. Say no more: there are three styles of music, each more catchy than the next and make you want to smash everything on the road.

What's new: Test drive the Lykan 'hypercar'

Asphalt 8: Airborne now gives you the chance to drive one of the world's most exclusive cars, the Lykan HyperSport. The Lykan is the most expensive car in production, and its features include embedded diamonds in the headlights. There are only seven Lykan cars available in the world. So, let's face it, getting the car in Asphalt 8 is the closest you'll come to a Lykan!

A game that keeps the Asphalt tradition alive

Overall, Asphalt 8: Airborne has changed very little from the previous version, with the same philosophy and gameplay as before. What's changed are the environments and cars, the even more spectacular slow motion, and springboards located around the circuit.

Fans of Asphalt and arcade racing games won't be disappointed by Asphalt 8: Airborne, which is still one of the finest games in the mobile and tablet category, along with Real Racing 3. Asphalt 8: Airborne guarantees hours of fun while you take part in many solo or multiplayer competitions!

Download Asphalt 8: Airborne 1.3.2a

SlideShare 1.0.36 - app

SlideShare gives you access to more than 15 million presentations online, and allows you to share your favorites with others.

You can sign in using LinkedIn or Facebook, and then get access to presentations, which you can filter by category. You can also search presentations by keyword. 

Once you've viewed a presentation you can save it, share it, or 'Like' it. You can follow certain companies to get updated on stuff they share.

SlideShare is a great way to find interesting presentations.

Opera Browser 21.0.1437.74904 - app

The Opera browser for Android is designed to help you do more online while using less data. Its minimalist user interface is easy to use and the technology behind the Opera browser makes loading pages on your phone much faster.

Opera already has two Android browsers, Opera Mobile and Opera Mini, which are exactly the same - except Mini reroutes traffic through Opera servers to compress data.

This newer Opera browser app is a completely redesigned version. While it retains many of the features of Opera Mobile and Opera Mini, the Opera browser looks more modern and adds some new features.

Features of Opera browser

Like Opera Mini, Opera browser offers a Speed Dial feature, which appears when you launch the app. Here you can place shortcuts to your favorite sites for one-click access. Unfortunately, this is the only way to save favorites in Opera browser, and you can't add bookmarks by starring pages like you can with the older Opera browsers.

Slide across to the right from the Speed Dial and you'll access the Discover section. This offers a selection of latest web content from a variety of sources. You can customize this content based on what country you're in and what subjects you're interested in (food, health, sports, technology, etc.)

One of the most important features of the Opera browser is its Off-Road mode. When this is turned on it all of the sites you visit will be compressed to make them faster to load (using the same technology as Opera Mini). This is great if you're using 2G networks or if you want to save on your data plan.

Other features of Opera browser include:

Tabbed browsing

Find in page

Download manager

Page zoom

Ability to save pages for offline viewing

Omnibar which supports search and address entry with auto-complete

What's it like to navigate with?

Using the Speed Dial in Opera browser feels very much like the iOS experience. Shortcuts take the form of icons, which you can pick up and drag around. Like iOS you can create folders out of different web page links by dragging icons on top of each other.

Accessing your browser history with the Opera browser is simpler than it is in most other Android browsers. Slide to the left from the Speed Dial on the front page and you'll see all your recently visited sites listed in a very clear way.

The Android Opera browser allows you to bring up a context menu simply by long-clicking on an item. If it's a link it will give you options for how you want to open it, and if it's an image you'll get the option to save it to your device.

The tabbed browsing experience in the Opera browser is slicker and easier than it is in Opera Mini and Opera Mobile. The panel is larger, meaning you can see more of each page in the preview thumbnail and swiping through the open tabs is smoother. There's a handy drop-down menu next to the tabs for opening a private tab or closing all tabs.

High speed, low cost

Loading pages using the Opera browser can be very quick, especially in Off Road mode. Although you shouldn't be waiting for pages to load for too long, the inclusion of a progress bar would've been nice for cases where lots of data needs to be downloaded first.

Opera browser users the same WebKit rendering engine used by Safari on iOS and by Google Chrome. It supports web standards very well and during our tests we experienced no problems with pages not displaying properly.

It's a shame that Opera browser doesn't support Flash, or at the very least, Flash Video. If you're a big fan of Flash content you'd be better off with a browser such as Skyfire or Puffin Browser. Check out our post about how to play Flash on Android devices for more.

The verdict

Opera browser is a smart, user friendly browser that can load web content quickly.

Tango 3.6.84179 - app

Tango allows you to make voice and video calls for free on your Android phone. You can also use the app to send instant messages, share photos, play games, and even listen to music.

Hang out with your buddies

Tango allows you to connect to your friends face-to-face. You can make calls to your buddies on Tango regardless of whether they use iOS, Android, Windows Phone, or PC; using WiFi, 3G or 4G to connect.

As well as letting you make voice and video calls, Tango allows you to play games and send animations while you're chatting to someone. This is great for killing some time with a buddy who is far away, or just to liven up a dull conversation!

Text chatting with Tango is great fun, too. Besides just sending typed messages, you can add fun animated emoticons, record and share voice and video, and even search for and share music, which you can then listen to together via Spotify. The app supports group chatting with up-to 50 different people, and includes support for SMS messaging.

Tango is good for meeting new people too. The app includes a 'People you May Know' and 'People Nearby' section, where you can hook up with people who you might be interested in hanging out on Tango with. On the flip side, this means that you can be contacted by random people, and there doesn't appear to be any option to make your profile private - or many privacy settings at all in terms of who can see what.

How to chat with Tango

The setup process for Tango is painless enough. You just need to your name, phone number and email address to get started (no verification code is required like with WhatsApp or Viber, for example). Tango automatically adds contacts from your phone who have the app installed, so you can get chatting to these right away. Connect up to Facebook with Tango and you'll be able to see all of your Facebook friends who use the service in your Tango contacts, too.

The menu for the Android version of Tango is easy enough to get around, and the user interface is smartly designed. The various features of the app are well labeled in the top menu bar, and there's a Facebook-style news feed where you can see all your friends and photos together.

In general, call quality through Tango is good, and rivals that of most other video chat apps for Android.

The verdict

Tango makes it fun, easy and free to chat with your friends. It boasts decent call quality and more features than you'll see in most mobile VOIP and messaging apps.