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Galaxy Note 7 tipped for Euro release in September, new colors and updated Gear VR pictured
And there's a rose gold/blue version too!
We're just days away from the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, and the pace of leaks is starting to build. The latest sortie of information and images comes from French outlet NoWhereElse and Steve Hemmerstoffer, also known as @onleaks on Twitter.
Hemmerstoffer gives weight to previously rumored specs for the phone, with highlights including:
- Dimensions: 153.5mm x 73.9mm x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 168g
- IP68 water-resistant
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS
- 5.7-inch 2560x1440 SuperAMOLED display with edge screen
- Octa-core 2.3GHz processor in the international model (likely the same Samsung Exynos 8890 used in the global GS7)
- 4GB of RAM
- 64GB of storage as standard, microSD up to 256GB
- 3,500mAh battery
- USB Type-C
- Iris scanner
- "Dual-Pixel" 12MP camera with OIS, f/1.7 lens; 5MP front-facer (same as the GS7)
- S Pen with 4096 levels of pressure, <50ms response time
Assuming this is accurate, we're effectively looking at an S7 edge-class phone with a larger display, an S Pen, a slightly smaller battery, USB-C and an iris scanner. All of which lines up with the general direction of Note 7 leaks over the past few weeks.
Today's leak shows the phone we're now familiar with in a variety of colors and from just about every angle, in the form of official renders. Most interesting of all is a sky blue/rose gold variant with blue glass and a pink metal trim — certainly one of the more unusual color combos we've seen from Samsung.
We're also getting our first look at the updated Gear VR model for 2016, which will purportedly will be compatible with the USB-C-toting Note 7 as well as the micro-USB GS7 and GS6 series. Besides that, the biggest changes to Samsung's VR headset are the color and size — it's black, and less bulky than the current micro-USB-only Gear VR. The visor on the front appears to have been redesigned too, as does the head strap.
Hemmerstoffer says the Galaxy Note 7 will go on sale in France in early September, possibly the week of Sept. 2, following its Aug. 2 unveiling, with the updated Gear VR coming "next month." Start saving your pennies now, because it's claimed the European model will sell for €850 ($940, £710).
Source: NoWhereElse
Add some MrMobile flair to your Android phone with this theme
We're all very proud to have MrMobile with us.
Michael Fisher, aka MrMobile, does video like almost no one else on the net right now, and his smooth performances bring another level of class to the videos he's sharing with us. He makes the technology he talks about more approachable not just for die-hard enthusiasts but for the everyman on the street who just wants to know what's the best phone on Android right now or what the hell this Pokémon GO thing is.
With his fancy new set and his fancy new logos came the obvious idea that we needed to bring that MrMobile flair to the home screen. The simple custom theme below is simple, distinct, and MrMobile-approved. Here's what you need to get it done:
- MrMobile wallpaper
- MrMobile Kustom widget preset
- MrMobile app drawer icon
- Distress'd icon pack ($1.00)
- KWGT Pro ($3.50)
- A home screen launcher that supports icon packs, custom image icons, and resizeable widgets. These instructions are written using Nova Launcher, but you could use many different launchers like Action Launcher or Apex Launcher.
- A file manager for moving files to their intended locations. These instructions were written using Solid Explorer.
- Download our MrMobile Wallpaper and MrMobile app drawer icon to your device.
- Long-press your home screen and select Wallpapers.
- Pick image and navigate to your saved Mr Mobile wallpaper.
- Ensure the image is centered and Set wallpaper.
- Open Nova Settings.
- In Look & feel, select Distress'd as your Icon theme.
- Return to the home screen.
- Long-press your app drawer shortcut and Edit it.
- Tap the icon to edit it.
- Select Documents from Gallery apps and navigate to your saved MrMobile icon.
- Expand the preview box to cover the entire icon and confirm the icon by tapping Done.
- Tap Done in the shortcut edit window to set the icon.
- Download our MrMobile KWGT preset.
- Use a file manager to copy the KWGT file to Kustom/widgets on your device.
- Return to the home screen.
- Long-press your home screen and select Widgets.
- Scroll to KWGT and press and drag a KWGT 4x4 widget to the middle of your home screen. NOTE: This layout is based on at least a 6 row by 4 column home screen layout, but you could use a standard 4x4 grid if desired, instead using a KWGT 2x2widget.
- Tap your KWGT widget to configure it.
- Swipe from the Installed KWGT presets page to Exported and select mrmobile-widget.
- Save the widget using the floppy disk icon at the top of the screen.
- Return to the home screen and resize you KWGT to your preferences.
MrMobile himself prefers a simple home screen with just the KWGT and the dock, but if you want a few more widgets on-screen, I recommend a Clear 4x1 Jack's Music Widget and/or a 4x1 1Weather widget to fill out the screen and add a bit more functionality.
Also, if you want to get more functionality out of the MrMobile KWGT, you could...
- ...Add a touch action to the time or temperature items, giving you a quick shortcut to your clock, weather, or another favorite app. You can do this by editing of the the text items and going to the Touch tab.
- ...Replace the temperature text with another system variable, such as your remaining battery or the date. Please note that since the temperature text is two layered items that you'll need to make the edits to both items.
- ...Add a touch action to the MrMobile logo, such as a quick link to the Android Central app or YouTube. You can do this by editing of the the image item and going to the Touch tab.
Feel free to play around with it, and make sure you're subscribed to everything Mr Mobile has to offer!
Hearthstone players can party hard on Aug. 11 with One Night in Karazhan expansion
Blizzard has announced the next single-player expansion for its collectible RPG card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. One Night in Karazhan, where players get invited to a big party, will be released on August 11.
Here's how Blizzard describes the plot of the expansion:
Karazhan, long a potent nexus of arcane energies, is about to become the focal point of a very different kind of cosmic force. The wizard Medivh has used every bit of magic at his disposal to set up the most lavish and extravagant party of all time, and your name is on the guest list alongside the crème de la crème of Azeroth and beyond! With such an eclectic mix of attendees, it's guaranteed that this party will be out of this world. But as you groove to the music and let the sights dazzle you, beware; one night in Karazhan, and even tough guys tumble. Keep your decks straight, your wits sharp, and above all, stay alive!
The new content and features of One Night in Karazhan include:
- New Cards: Make your way through four wings chock-full of challenging bosses, unexpected twists, and mystical mayhem. Beat the bosses and earn their brand-new cards for your collection!
- Legendary: Get ready for truly dazzling legendary cards such as Moroes and many more.
- Class Challenges: As the evening progresses, you will unlock nine all-new class challenges that test your skills in surprising new ways. Succeed, and unlock their rewards!
- New Game Board: When an archmage throws a party, nothing but the best will do. Prepare to be spellbound by the magic of Karazhan!
- Never a dull moment: Your host may be a Guardian of Tirisfal, a vastly powerful magic user, and a fantastic dancer, but nobody's perfect. Some matters may transpire over the course of the evening that might require your… special attention. Come prepared!
- Portals Everywhere: This party is so intense, it's warping the very fabric of space and time to bring in more guests! Use the new portal spell cards to unleash the magic and summon random minions to the field.
Hearthstone players will be able to access the first prologue mission in the One Night in Karazhan expansion for free when it is released.
AT&T starts selling the 8-inch Trek 2 HD tablet on August 5
AT&T has announced it will begin selling the 8-inch Trek 2 HD tablet on August 5, in its stores and online. The tablet will have Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-installed.
Here are some of the other features that will be included with the AT&T Trek 2 HD tablet:
- Dual Front-facing Speakers: The tablet features Dolby Audio™ speakers that provide high quality sound.
- Battery Life: The AT&T Trek 2 HD contains a battery size of 4,600 mAh that provides up to 10.5 hours of usage.4
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5Ghz Octa-core
- Internal Memory: Store images, videos and apps with 16 GB of internal storage,5 with the option for an additional 128 GB with a microSD card (sold separately).
- Camera: Capture brilliant photos & selfies with the tablet's 5 megapixel rear and front-facing cameras.
Customers can purchase it for $0.99 with a two-year contract, or for $7.50 a month for 20 months. That usually means that it will have a no-contract price of $150.
Pokémon Go 'tips' that are total nonsense
Wanna know a sweet hack for leveling up faster? Go actually play the game.
Everyone's looking for an edge in Pokémon Go. Maybe you don't get to play as much as your friend, and that level and a half gain they have on you is sending that competitive itch you have into overdrive. Maybe your co-worker's bike ride to work means they hatch eggs twice as fast as you because you drive. Maybe that little jerk at the end of your street has basically been playing nonstop because school is out and that makes it next to impossible to take and hold the local gym. Whatever the reason, we get it. Sometimes you need an edge, and the sudden popularity of Pokémon Go meant the internet was immediately filled with "hacks" to give you that edge.
We've been documenting these little hacks and testing them for ourselves. Some of them work. Surprise! Most of them are fake. To help you sort through these "tips" we've got everything that has been thoroughly debunked here, including an explanation for why people thought the trick worked int he first place.
No, Poké Balls cannot be recovered.
Yeah, this is going to start with a "tip" that was started right here on Android Central. The first week of Pokémon Go had a ton of server-side bugs, and that included delays in showing you how many Poke Balls you actually had left after a throw. When combined with a perfectly synced disappear animation and re-appear animation, it looked like you could tap on Poke Balls that didn't hit their target and recover them.
Now that things have settled down a little, it's clear this is not what has been happening in the game. There is no way to recover Poke Balls in the game, so don't waste your time tapping behind that Porygon to and just get ready for your next throw. Maybe try a curveball throw this time?
Spinning your phone in circles is not hatching eggs faster.
You have to travel specific distances under specific speeds in Pokémon Go to hatch eggs, and players have been looking for shortcuts to this from day one. Some figured out that a skateboard or bicycle meant you could travel faster and hatch things quicker, but that's not fast enough for everyone. People started trying all sorts of crazy things to get some extra kilometers in on those incubation meters, but all of them are crap. We know, we tested them with multiple phones on multiple carriers just to be sure.
Pokémon Go egg hatching works on a fairly simple formula. The app pings your GPS location once every 60 seconds, and measures the distance between each ping as the distance you've traveled. If that distance can be traveled under 15mph, that distance is added to your eggs as distance traveled. Every four minutes that information is added to your incubators.
How many steps your travel isn't relevant, and if you're walking circles around the same block over and over again you'll find a lot of the distance you're actually travelling isn't being recorded because the GPS pings are only measuring in straight lines. Distance traveled is basically recorded "as the crow flies" because the game is only checking distance every 60 seconds.
To recap:
- Taping your phone to a ceiling fan will not make your eggs hatch.
- Shoving your phone between bike spokes will not make your eggs hatch faster.
- Leaving your phone on a Roomba while it cleans your house might help you hatch your eggs, but only if you have a really big house and the Roomba can reach from one end to the other.
But I've seen it work!
What you're seeing when you go nowhere and traveled distance is still added to your incubators is GPS drift. When you see your character float around in the game while the GPS tries to lock down your actual position, there's nothing the game can do to confirm whether that's actual movement from you. As a result, GPS drift can count towards incubation movement. If your phone has a terrible GPS connection and you want to use that to your advantage, there's nothing stopping you. Just stop taping your phone to your ceiling fan, that's just asking for disaster.
Weather does not affect Pokémon spawns
Pokémon Go is not pulling data from weather services, and so cannot spawn Pokémon based on weather. As cool as it would be for Fire-type to spawn in greater capacity when it's 103-degrees out, that's not how the game functions right now.
Whether rain or snow or relentless Summer sun, the Pokémon that spawn around you are part of Niantic's location-based system. This means you'll find Water-type near water as it appears on your map, and an unhealthy amount of Rattata and Pidgey in the suburbs. There are some great tools available now to give you a better idea of where you can find what Pokémon in your area, so give this a shot instead.
Cemetaries do not have more Ghost-type Pokemon
Don't go looking for Pokémon in cemeteries, please. While this would make sense with the whole location-based thing, you will not find more Ghastly, Haunter, or Gengar in a cemetery. You may stumble across one or two during the day, but your best bet is to go looking for these and other Ghost-type Pokémon at night.
There are specific Pokémon that show up in greater volume after the sun goes down, so keep that in mind as you adventure!
There is only one way to control an Eevee evolution
In the regular Pokémon games, Eevee have many possible evolution paths and you have some control over those paths if you know the right combination of actions. In Pokémon Go, Eevee have an evenly random chance of evolving into the Fire-type Flareon, the Water-type Vaporeon, or the Lightning-type Jolteon after you tap the Evolve button on the screen. Rumors started saying you could control the evolution if you evolved based on attack type or at certain times of day or near specific locations, but none of that is true.
Currently, there's only one way to control an Eevolution and it's with an Easter Egg that hails back to the television series. If you change the nickname of your Eevee before you evolve it, you can control the kind of Pokémon it evolves into.
- For Jolteon, name your Eevee Sparky
- For Vaporeon, name your Eevee Rainer
- For Flareon, name your Eevee Pyro
This is guaranteed to work the first time as long as you change the name before you hit the evolve button, so go have some fun!
We'll be adding to this list as we discover and test these "hacks" that find their way onto the internet. If you have any you'd like to share, toss them in the comments!
This Quick Charge 2.0 car charger is just $6 at Amazon!
Right now you can pick up Aukey's Quick Charge 2.0 car charger for just $6 with coupon code CZO24P8M. This is a $5 savings from its normal $11 price tag, which makes it an even better value. The charger has two ports, one of which will allow you to take advantage of the Quick Charge 2.0 speeds. You can plug in the USB cable of your needs to either port, making it extremely versatile and able to keep all of your gear charged.
Remember, you need to use coupon code CZO24P8M at checkout for the full savings. This deal will run through August 4, but don't wait too long if you are interested, just in case it happens to sell out.
Google is offering a new way to explore Rio de Janeiro from your house
With the Olympics making their way to Rio de Janeiro in the coming weeks, Google is now offering a new way to explore the city from the comfort of your own home. From its beautiful beaches to awesome landscapes, this city is one you will want to check out, even if you can't get there in person. Google has taken the time to map the whole city, so you can even explore the areas that previously weren't even registered with addresses.
From Google's announcement:
The collection includes 360° panoramas with Street View technology, some 3,000 images from photo archives and art exhibits, virtual reality tours with Google Cardboard and videos showcasing a new generation of Cariocas making their mark in the city's cultural landscape. From iconic monuments and spectacular views, to the history of Guanabara Bay and the majestic Theatro Municipal, these online exhibits capture Rio from every angle.
You can begin exploring Rio de Janeiro right now from the comfort of your own home. What do you think about this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
How to manage Snapchat Memories on Android
How do I use Snapchat Memories?
Now that you're getting used to using Snapchat Memories, learn how to navigate and edit old snaps, store videos and photos in a protected My Eyes Only section, and so much more!
Here are a few ways to manage Snapchat Memories for your Android phone.
- How to edit an old Snap in Memories on Android
- How to move a Snap to My Eyes Only in Memories on Android
- How to rename a Snapchat story in Memories on Android
- How to move your Story to My Eyes Only in Memories on Android
- How to export individual Snaps from Memories on Android
- How to delete photos and videos from your Memories on Android
How to edit an old Snap in Memories on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Snapchat from your home screen.
- Tap on the smaller white circle underneath the shutter button to access Memories. You can also swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Tap on the photo or video you would like to edit.
- Tap and hold the photo. A black border will appear around the photo.
- Tap the little white pencil in the lower left corner.
Tap stickers, text, or doodles in the upper right corner to edit your photo like you would a standard Snapchat.
- Tap the timer in the lower left corner to adjust how long the Snap will show for.
Tap the arrow in the blue circle in the lower right corner.
Just like sending a standard Snap, select My Story or the contacts you would like to share your photo/video with.
How to move a Snap to My Eyes Only in Memories on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Snapchat from your home screen.
- Tap on the smaller white circle underneath the shutter button to access Memories. You can also swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Tap and hold the photo or video you would like to protect.
- Tap My Snap in the upper lefthand corner
- Tap Move to My Eyes Only
Tap Move.
The Snap will then be moved to your password protected My Eyes Only section.
How to rename a Snapchat story in Memories on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Snapchat from your home screen.
- Tap on the smaller white circle underneath the shutter button to access Memories. You can also swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Tap the Stories tab at the top of the screen to access your saved stories.
- Tap and hold the story bubble you would like to rename.
Tap My Story in the upper left corner next to the menu (☰).
- Tap Name Story and title your story.
Tap the check mark in the green circle in the lower right corner.
How to move your Story to My Eyes Only in Memories on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Snapchat from your home screen.
- Tap on the smaller white circle underneath the shutter button to access Memories. You can also swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Tap the Stories tab at the top of the screen to access your saved stories.
- Tap and hold the story bubble you would like to make private.
Tap the menu (☰) in the upper left corner.
- Tap Move Story to My Eyes Only.
Tap Move.
How to export individual Snaps from Memories on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Snapchat from your home screen.
- Tap on the smaller white circle underneath the shutter button to access Memories. You can also swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Tap and hold the Snap you would like to export.
- Tap the menu (☰) in the upper left corner.
Tap Export Snap.
Select what you would like to do with that exported photo.
How to delete photos and videos from your Memories on iPhone and iPad
- Launch Snapchat from your home screen.
- Tap on the smaller white circle underneath the shutter button to access Memories. You can also swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Tap the red check mark in a circle in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the photos and videos you would like to select. A red check mark will appear on the selected photo/video.
- Tap the garbage can in the lower left corner.
Tap Delete once the prompt appears.
Best cases for ASUS Chromebook Flip
What are the best cases for the ASUS Chromebook Flip?
Cases for your ASUS Chromebook Flip come in many styles, from the briefcase to the minimalist sleeve. Take your pick from the cream of the crop.
- Rogue Theory laptop case
- iPearl mCover hard shell case
- Evecase Neoprene slim briefcase
- Navitech canvas laptop sleeve
- Case Star Neoprene sleeve
- AmazonBasics laptop and tablet bag
Rogue Theory laptop case
You can get laptop cases from Rogue Theory in a wide range of solid colors and patterns, but right now we're loving the blue and white Chevron pattern pictured here. The leather straps add a nice detail to the gentle snap closures on the front that keep your ASUS Chromebook Flip covered and safe.
The fabric is stiffened and custom fit to your Chromebook so that it fits nice and snug. For a little extra storage space for things like cords or a USB you can add a color coordinating zippered pouch to your order.
Rogue Theory cases are manufactured in the U.S. and are a handmade, totally unique option for bringing your ASUS Chromebook Flip wherever you go.
iPearl mCover hard shell case
This hard shell case from iPearl mCover is ideal for those who want a case for their ASUS Chromebook Flip but don't want to deal with zippers, snaps, or sleeves. The translucent PC material comes in seven color options as well as a clear version.
This two-piece case is easy to snap on and off, and for a reasonable price, you can grab two covers and change up the look of your Chromebook on a regular basis.
iPearl mCover cases won't add loads of bulk but do still act as great protection if you're a little hard on your Chromebook or if your commute is a little less than smooth.
Evecase Neoprene slim briefcase
Handles are pretty handy. The slim briefcase from Evecase lets you quickly grab your laptop case by the handles when you're in a hurry or lets you tuck them away when the case needs to fit into a larger bag. The Neoprene material keeps your ASUS Chromebook Flip safe from incidental spills or the occasional rainy jaunt.
The secure zipper closure and soft, cushioned interior keep your Chromebook protected, even if your day is keeping you on the run. The front pocket is ideal for cords, paperwork, or even your phone; just keep everything all in one place and you won't waste your day searching for odds and ends.
The Evecase Neoprene slim briefcase comes in six solid colors, or six kid-friendly patterns that are too cute to pass up.
Navitech canvas laptop sleeve
Canvas is an excellent choice for laptop sleeve material; it's durable and less flexible than other fabrics, so your ASUS Chromebook Flip will stay safe and sound. It comes in solid red, black, or the nautical blue and white stripe pattern pictured here.
It's slim and lightweight enough to toss into another bag if you're traveling or commuting. The secure snap closure won't fly open and the interior pocket is a perfect storage spot for a cord and a USB. The soft fabric lining keeps the exterior of your Chromebook scratch-free, too.
Durable, simple in its design, and made just for the ASUS Chromebook Flip, the canvas laptop sleeve from Navitech is a solid choice.
Case Star Neoprene sleeve
You want something simple, straightforward, and on the inexpensive side? Look no further than the Neoprene sleeve from Case Star. It comes in eight solid color options that fit like a glove on your ASUS Chromebook Flip.
The zippered closure is secure and the sleeve features just a little bit of extra interior space for bringing along a charging cord. The super slim design will let you tuck the sleeve easily into a backpack or your carry-on luggage and the Neoprene material adds a little barrier against accidental spills.
For a sleeve that's easy on the wallet and an easy choice, Case Star's Neoprene sleeve is it.
AmazonBasics laptop and tablet bag
If you need your ASUS Chromebook Flip to travel well with other accessories and gear, go for the AmazonBasics laptop and tablet bag. It comes in basic black with a removable long shoulder strap that's awfully convenient for travel.
For good measure, go for the slightly larger size featured here; an extra inch or so means it's easier to slide your Chromebook in and out of the bag. The large zippered front pocket holds cords, your phone, your wallet, you name it; the narrower third pocket is perfect for documents.
The AmazonBasics bag is inexpensive and carries your ASUS Chromebook Flip along with all of your essential accessories in safety and go-with-everything-style.
Best case scenario
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Best free Android games of 2016
Here's our roundup of the very best free Android games available in the Google Play Store right now.
Have some time to kill and only your trusty Android phone to keep you company? Take a gander at some of the most exciting, engaging, and free games that you can download from the Google Play Store. We have a healthy mix including shooters, puzzle games, racing, and lots more.
If you're itching for something new and you're able to stomach a few in-app purchase prompts, read on!
- Ancestor
- Pokemon Go
- Asphalt 8
- Disney Crossy Road
- Hearthstone
- Smash Hit
- Alto's Adventure
- Modern Combat 5
- Clash Royale
- Sky Force Reloaded
- UltraFlow 2
Ancestor
Ancestor is a fast-paced puzzler mixed with a side-scrolling action runner. You'll need sharp reflexes and quick thinking if you have any hopes of getting far in this game.
You play as a cloaked hero who must traverse dangerous lands filled with traps and enemies — all with the help of a mysterious orb that shoots lasers. Clear the path ahead by solving quick puzzles and shooting down enemies — including boss battles — as the game adapts to your skills and ups the difficulty as you go. It's a free game with in-app purchase available to customize your character and the laser orb, but you can also unlock all items by collecting the in-app currency during gameplay.
DOWNLOAD: Ancestor (Free, IAPs)
Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go Is easily the hottest and most hyped game of the year, so chances are you're already out there exploring your city and attempting to catch 'em all.
If you've been living under a rock, Pokémon Go is a game developed by Niantic that lets you find and catch Pokémon all around you using augmented-reality. It's based on the Ingress platform, Niantic's first breakthrough game (which, coincidentally, was previously featured on this very list), Pokémon Go is built on a nearly identical game engine. It forces you to get out and explore your neighborhood as you search for wild Pokémon to catch and PokéStops to stock up on crucial items like Pokéballs.
Once your trainer reaches Level 5, Gyms are opened up to you and you're able join one of three teams — Valor (red), Mystic (blue) or Instinct (yellow) — which is when the game really ramps up and turns into a truly social experience. Meet up with your friends and search for some rarer Pokémon, or team up to take down an enemy-controlled PokéGym.
Pokémon Go has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, so don't miss out!
DOWNLOAD: Pokémon Go (Free, IAPs)
Asphalt 8
Asphalt 8: Airborne is easily one of the top racing games on mobile right now. It skips all pretensions of realism and provides an over-the-top, high-octane experience with all the fixings. Players can work their way through career mode, can unlock new rides, can upgrade the ones they have, or can take the competition online in multiplayer. The usual race modes are there, plus a new Infected mode where players have to tag other racers before succumbing to an explosive virus.
The incredibly polished graphics and outstanding soundtrack make Asphalt 8 an adrenaline trip you won't soon forget.
DOWNLOAD: Asphalt 8: Airborne (Free, IAPs)
Disney Crossy Road
If you've played the original Crossy Road, you know just how addictively fun it is dodging trains and traffic as a chicken or any of the other characters you were able to unlock. It became a huge hit for the developers at Hipster Whale, which lead to Disney Crossy Road.
All the free fun of Crossy Road is now available with your favorite Disney characters! From classics like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to the heroes from the latest Disney flick, "Zootopia" — they're all here! It's the perfect game for kids, but it's also tons of fun for anyone who appreciates Disney films, given all the little details they include with specific characters. It's fantastic!
Disney Crossy Road is the perfect pick-up-and-play casual game for all ages.
DOWNLOAD: Disney Crossy Road (Free, IAPs)
Hearthstone
Hearthstone is a free, turn-based card game that follows a familiar formula: players summon creature cards and cast spell cards based on the Warcraft universe in an effort to defeat online opponents. Every one of the nine heroes has their own unique special ability as well as a sizable batch of collectible and craftable cards. Casual online games, ranked matches, wacky weekly Tavern Brawls, and grueling Arena games appeal to varying levels of commitment.
Hearthstone is without a doubt the best free card game to come to Android to date.
DOWNLOAD: Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft (Free, IAPs)
Smash Hit
Smash Hit is a minimalist target practice game where players tap the screen to toss a marble and shatter glass obstacles. If you bump into something you lose marbles. Lose all your marbles and it's game over. Every section is littered with power-ups and fresh batches of marbles to keep you going. If you manage to keep hitting the marble refill crystals without missing, you can fire off two, three, or five marbles at once.
Though it's a simple, on-rails shooter, Smash Hit's polished physics make for a massively accessible and compelling experience.
DOWNLOAD: Smash Hit (Free, pro upgrade)
Alto's Adventure
If you haven't checked out Alto's Adventure, what are you waiting for?
It's a beautiful game with simple controls and endless replayability. You play as Alto, who must snowboard down the side of a mountain to collect all of his runaway llamas, dodging boulders and jumping over chasms as he goes. You can pull off epic stunts, pick up power-ups, and work to complete challenges to level up. Sick of the challenges? Simply swipe over to Zen mode and just enjoy the endless relaxation of sliding down the mountainside.
It's definitely one of the best games released for Android in 2016, and best of all — it's FREE!
DOWNLOAD: Alto's Adventure (Free, IAPs)
Modern Combat 5
Modern Combat 5 offers some of the greatest shooting action you'll find on Android. Dive into an action-packed, single-player campaign, and once you're comfortable with the myriad of classes, weapons, and attachments, dive into a variety of multiplayer modes. Challenges invite players to really test their skill in short, specialized scenarios. For those that are really serious, Modern Combat 5 supports hardware controllers for the real FPS experience.
Modern Combat 5 is perfect for hardcore gamers.
DOWNLOAD: Modern Combat 5: Blackout (Free, IAPs)
Clash Royale
If you've grown tired of Clash of Clans gameplay but still love the characters and world that the folks at Supercell have created, you should definitely check out Clash Royale. Unlock and upgrade troops, build your battle deck, and take on real-life opponents in real-time battles.
Join or create a clan and share cards and strategies with friends from around the world. You'll need to employ quick thinking and genuine strategy to win, so you'll be compelled to keep tweaking your decks by working in new cards. In-app purchases will be tempting and are essentially required to reach the upper echelons of the leaderboards, but there's still tons of fun to be had playing Clash Royale without spending a dime.
DOWNLOAD: Clash Royale (Free, IAPs)
Sky Force Reloaded
Fans of vertical scrolling shoot-em-ups rejoice! The new Sky Force Reloaded is on Android and is better than ever!
Blast your way through nine action-packed missions as you take down enemies while dodging the attacks they send back your way. Collect stars and upgrade your ships as you try to earn all medals on each mission at each difficulty level. It's a well-polished game from a storied and celebrated franchise, making Sky Force Reloaded an absolute must-play.
DOWNLOAD: Sky Force Reloaded (Free, IAPs)
UltraFlow 2
Looking for an extremely casual yet challenging game that you can pick up and play whenever you've got a few minutes to kill? UltraFlow 2 will fill that void nicely.
The gameplay mechanic is somewhere between shuffleboard and miniature golf, where your goal is to launch the puck to the goal with a limited number of bounces. As you advance through the game, the stages get more complex and puzzling, but there's no penalty for failure. You're free to play around and tweak your shot until you figure it out. It's a free game, with an in-app purchase to upgrade and remove ads. The ads aren't intrusive, and only pop up when you're moving onto a new section of levels. Plus, if you love UltraFlow 2, you can always double back and play the first UltraFlow which is also free.
DOWNLOAD: UltraFlow 2 (Free, IAPs)
Your favorite free Android games?
Nobody made us the Fun Police. Shout out in the comments with your favorite free Android games, as we're constantly on the lookout for the next great time-waster.
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