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Turn your Android into a Mobile Entertainment System

Posted 1/11/2012 at 7:51 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Life is short, so why fill it up with dull moments waiting in traffic, standing in line, or sitting in a physician’s office? With the right apps, you can turn your Android into a mobile entertainment system.

Turn your Android into a Mobile Entertainment System

3 Expensive Apps That Are Worth the Money

Posted 11/22/2011 at 1:48 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

One of the best parts of owning an Android device is that there is a huge selection of useful apps available for download at little to no cost. Don't like your latest choice? No problem. Just uninstall it and try the next one.

Every now and then, a truly amazing app is created that justifies spending more than a dollar or two. If you find this hard to believe, take a look at the following apps that are worth the money.

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Evolution of the Android Market

Posted 11/15/2011 at 3:15 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Following the success of Apple's App Store is no easy task, but the Android Market has proven to be a worthy competitor. Android's open-source nature and selection of phones has attracted developers and consumers alike, with more than 150 million Android devices activated worldwide and over 295,000 apps available in the Android Market as of September 2011. Experts predict that the Android Market will overtake the App Store in both app growth and downloads per year, with an estimated 8.1 billion downloads from the Android Market in 2011.

4 Popular Location-Based Games

Posted 10/5/2011 at 2:32 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Location-based social media games, often called LBS games, use your real time physical location as a component in the game. Many developers use local marketing as a way to attract players, often allowing players to exchange virtual rewards for real life rewards. If you want to take gaming into the real world, check out these popular games.

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