Timed exclusive games: Does anybody win?
We recently found out that Fallout Shelter, recently crowned #1 game on the Apple App Store, would eventually be arriving on Android in a few months....
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[Op-Ed] Google’s Project Fi is a minor stepping stone to changing the way people connect
I know we didn’t get out the news that Google announced their MVNO service earlier this week, but to sum it up, Project Fi is Google’s...
Why I don’t mind in-app purchases in mobile games
Yes, I’m about to explain why I don’t mind in-app purchases in mobile games, or IAPs as they’re more commonly known. But before you grab your torches...
The state of smartwatches in 2015: perception vs. reality, and the Apple Watch
CES 2015 has come and gone, and for another show, there was a huge emphasis on the wrist worn wearable, something which we’ve come to colloquially...
Looking forward: What will we see from Android in 2015?
2014 was a great year for Android, so 2015 has a lot to live up to. A lot of great new stuff was released last year...
[Op-Ed] The Nexus 6 hostage situation is a win-win for Google, just not for me and has put me at an Android cross roads
I have been debating whether or not to pick up a Nexus 6 since it was first announced. Being a family man with 3 kids, the outright...
[OP-ED] Why a 5.9-inch Nexus 6 makes perfect sense for Google
The supposed codename for the Nexus 6, “Shamu”, couldn’t been more descriptive – for a device that is rumoured to have a 5.9-inch display, it is nothing short...
Whatcha Playing? Out There by Mi-Clos Studio
One of the greatest things about video games is that it does not have to be fancy. I know I have said this before about Minecraft...
Hey Whatcha Playin?: Clash of Puppets by Crescent Moon Games
In the past, when a game was made, they were often only one genre, familiar genres like hack and slash, role playing games (RPG), or platformer. After...
Whatcha Playing? Minecraft PE by Mojang
Plenty of times it has been proven that a game does not need to have fancy graphics;Â sometimes it just needs a good story, or fun mechanics...
Whatcha Playing?: Dokuro by GungHo Online Entertainment
Welcome back to another edition of “Whatcha Playin”, an article about me playing a game exclusively for one week and I tell you my deepest thoughts...
Carriers Tailor Service Plans for Galaxy S5
Wireless carriers have found themselves in fierce competition to capture their share of the market for the new Galaxy S5 by offering special features and deals...
[GUIDE] The Top 3 Ways to Save on Google Play
Being a cheapskate does not come easy; it takes hard work and dedication to save every possible dollar. For me being a gamer, every dollar that...
[OP-ED] Why I think it’s likely the next Nexus phone won’t be made by LG
For the last two years, we’ve all be witness to two of the best value smartphones the Android world has ever seen, the Google Nexus 4...
[OP-ED] The 3,686,400 Pixel Question: Is a 2K Display Really Necessary On a Mobile Device in March 2014?
A lot has been made about the ‘new standard’ in mobile technology, the 2K display resolution. Most manufacturers who have announced, or will announce, their new...
[Op-ed] Why aren’t their more options for built-in storage for our mobile devices?
In the year of 2012, leaps and bounds where made in the mobile market. It was the first of many things to come at a fast...
[Op-Ed] Android’s Next Update Should Focus On Gaming
Google’s next Android update should focus more on gaming. Android is an open source operating system (OS) that is based on Linux. The great thing about open...
5 Reasons Why I Think HTC Has Turned Itself Around For The Better
HTC was once one of the greats of the Android smartphone movement. Some might argue that they still are, but the Taiwanese company has fallen on...
[OP-ED] Why I think the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is a Winner
We haven’t covered the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact much on AndroidStory, however, I have kept an eye on it ever since it was inadvertantly spotted in...
FCC Chief Voices Skepticism over Sprint / T-Mobile Merger
According to a source familiar with the matter, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler voiced skepticism regarding number three U.S. carrier Sprint’s proposed buyout of number four carrier...