Androidifying

The folks at LEGO are always bringing fun new titles to the Android platform, and today marks yet another addition to the company’s growing lineup. LEGO Jurassic World has just come to the Google Play Store, allowing you to relive the storylines of all four films: Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World. In LEGO Jurassic World, you’ll be able to take on the roles of Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and Dr. Wu (BD Wong). There are 20 story levels in the game, and you’ll need to collect precious amber containing dinosaur DNA throughout your journey. You can use this DNA to build your own dinosaur collection, mix and match pieces to create new species, and you’ll even be able to play the game as the dinosaurs themselves. Sounds pretty awesome, right? LEGO Jurassic World is available now in the Google Play Store for $4.99, with no in-app purchases. I know $4.99 might soun

If you’re a smartwatch owner, then you’re probably well aware that the number of options you have for your band isn’t really overwhelming. If you’re not a fan of leather, silicone, or metal, then you’re kind of just up a creek without a paddle. What Ottm is promising is the opportunity to really stand out with your smartwatch’s look. The hand-crafted wooden bands look perfect for someone rocking a less techy or corporate vibe, and with three options to choose from, there’s something here for just about anybody. See also: Get realistic Android Wear watch faces with Weareal 5 No matter which variant you go for, these bands are splashproof and can be used on Android Wear , Pebble , or Apple watches. This Indiegogo campaign has a goal of just $7,000, and the lowest amount you can chip in to get your hands on one of these bands is $25 plus shipping. However, if you throw $99 at the project, you’ll get all three variants. If you’re a business or fundraiser and you want to snatch up a

  Shutterstock What is rude? What isn’t? These are questions many smartphone users have asked themselves over and over. I believe it’s safe to say we haven’t been able to morally catch up with the digital age, and so our smartphone manners continue to evolve along with technology. In a world where communicating and finding any information you want is only a hand’s reach away, it’s easy to get lost in that shiny screen. Should we set the record straight once and for all? Because some of these bad smartphone manners are really starting to get to me! Put that thing away! Shutterstock It’s OK to look around Facebook during your downtime or send an email here and there, but in some situations this action is really uncalled for. You can guess what I am talking about, right? Just put that thing away when you are on a date, eating dinner with someone, in a meeting or watching a movie at the theater. Those are only a few examples. If you feel like a person or moment is important, your

There’s a lot of money to be made by being the go-to service for interpersonal communication. Just ask Google. Or Apple. Or Facebook. Maybe that’s why the aforementioned book of faces is putting so much work into their Messenger app. Since the app is slated to start supporting ads soon, Facebook wants to make sure that Messenger is your go-to resource for getting in touch with all of your friends. After getting the aesthetics of their messaging app up to date with a full material overhaul, the developers are now working with a variety of new features. They test these features on a users to see how much engagement they get. Those that aren’t popular get cut, but those that users tend to like will undergo further development and eventually be made into permanent fixtures of the app. The latest of these test features is a call tab situated at the top of the main screen. Previously, you had to actually access your message log with a user before the call button was made available. By

The full version of Final Fantasy XV doesn’t launch until late September, but luckily there’s a new minigame coming to mobile devices that will tide you over until then. Square Enix has just announced Justice Monsters Five, a pinball game for Android and iOS that will combine role-playing elements with some of Final Fantasy’s classic monsters. The pinball game will follow the heroes of Justice Monsters Five as they take part in battles to save the planet Nova from the diabolical Lord Vexxos. You’ll be able to power up orbs to make your monsters stronger, and defeat Lord Vexxos’ minions and recruit them to your cause. You can either go on solo quests or team up with others to defeat your opponents. Justice Monsters Five will be available to play in-game in Final Fantasy XV when it launches later this year. The game will be available for both Android and iOS later today for free, with optional in-app purchases. If you don’t want to wait, you can pre-register for the game

Samsung continues to improve on what they started last year, with the latest Galaxy S flagships, the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge boasting an even more refined design and build quality, the mandatory bump to the latest and greatest processing package, a better camera, better battery life, and the vaunted return of key features, including expandable storage and dust and water resistance. It’s still early in the year, but there’s no doubt that by the end of 2016, these smartphones will still remain among the best. Samsung Galaxy S7 review Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review However, as is the case with most current generation smartphones and tablets, these phones are unfortunately not without their issues. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the common problems that plague Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners, and offer potential solutions on how to fix them. Disclaimer: Not every Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owner will face these issues, and it is actually more

If you happen to own a newer Samsung Galaxy flagship, odds are you’ve stumbled across the Samsung+ application that came pre-installed on your phone. It’s basically a help and assist application that will make sure you’re getting the most out of your Samsung smartphone. Today the app is getting a major update to version 3.0, which will bring a number of useful features to the already helpful app. In the past, if you had trouble with your Samsung device, you’d be able to video chat with a representative via Samsung+ to help solve your problem. Now Samsung is taking that feature one step further. With the addition of the Samsung Assist feature, you’ll actually be able to share your screen with the rep and let them operate your device to see if they can fix the problem. You’ll need to grant permission to the rep before they take control. This feature will only be available for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge for now, while older Galaxy devices will receive the update through carri