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Dev sued for stupid reasons, yes to Flamingo for Twitter - Android Apps Weekly

2016-06-12
hello bogan ladies and gentlemen I'm Joe handy the Android authority app guy and welcome back to Android apps weekly this is episode number 144 so let's get started and that developer is being sued just for publishing something on the Google Play Store the story goes that a patent troll is suing developer Austin Myers simply for uploading his application to the Play Store because the patent troll apparently owns the patent for the idea of the Google Play Store it would cost Meyer millions to go to trial and will likely have to settle and that really sucks a penny released a report this week that suggests that people will spend a hundred and two billion dollars per year in apps and games by the year 2020 this looks at current trends where the industry has seen sustained growth over the last few years and it's assumed that more growth is coming that's good news for app and game developers and that means it's good news for consumers as well the rumor mill began circulating this week that Google is going to change their policies to let developers keep up to 85% of their subscription prices this matches a similar initiative by Apple except Google's change would take place immediately whereas apple requires developers to keep their subscriber for one year before they get the change this will likely encourage more subscriptions moving forward for better or for worse stitcher radio the popular podcast platform was purchased this week for 4.5 million dollars the buyer DW scripts already owns a podcasting advertising platform the popular theory is that the acquisition was to create a service that allows for advertising and podcasts together instead of relying on advertising to go on two different networks we'll see how that turns out in the coming months as it turns out Isis does have active developers creating applications for Isis members reports this week are that counterfeit applications are being distributed that are aimed to put malware on terrorists phones likely to spy on them in this hilariously ironic twist of fate the terrorists are now worried that people are spying on them through their phones I swear to god you can't make this stuff up for even more Android apps and games news don't forget to check out this week's newsletter which is linked in the video description below we have a ton of information there that we didn't have time for here if you're so inclined you can also sign up for the newsletter using the forum which is in the written version which is also linked in the video description below and will to you every single Sunday for even faster updates don't forget to check out the android authority app okay folks let's take a look at the absent games that made a big splash this week as usual if you want to check out any of these apps or games for yourself you can find those links in the video description below skater is a new game that allows you to skateboard using your fingers the gameplay features a more or less empty skateboard with a pair of shoes on them and your goal is to use your fingers to control the board's movements it's not an altogether different idea than true skate but this one doesn't feature in-app purchases there are a ton of boards tricks and plenty of locations to play around with it does have a few bugs here and there so do be aware of those but at least keep this one on your radar flamingo beta is a new Twitter application that's unlike many third-party Twitter applications wants to keep things simple it features some very slick material design and you can theme the application by choosing the various colors you can also sign into multiple accounts and an individually themed each account which is kind of Awesome it is in its early stages which means there are bugs that need to be worked out but it is a solid experience overall white wine white out is the latest in a very successful and highly rated franchise of text-based RPGs this one takes place in a winter wasteland where you'll help a man survive guide him to safety and help him find his identity the game is entirely text-based which means runs on virtually all devices and even features notifications when it's time for your next move the lifeline series has been highly regarded and anyone interested in text-based RPGs should definitely check it out boomerang notifications is a nifty little application that allows you to manage your notifications a little bit more than you can in the notification shade I know I know notification it runs in the background and you can get quick access to it from the notification shade if you want to this one allows you to set up notifications to show up later set reminders on when you need to deal with them and you can choose which applications that boomerang will show it's something a little different although its usefulness will depend on your specific needs at the very least it's completely free the goat simulator waste of space is the latest game in the goat simulator franchise it features all of the kooky goofy and unbelievably unrealistic behavior as the prior games except for this one takes place in space you'll be able to headbutt people and take their money build some fun stuff and according to the developers it features the largest map out of any goat simulator game ever it's $4.99 which is a bit expensive but there are also no in-app purchases and that about does it for this video folks if you want to keep watching I did a fun video about paranoid androids latest release that's worth checking out if you're interested don't forget to check out the written version so you can subscribe to the newsletter and keep it tuned to Android authority because we are your source for all things Android thanks again for watching everybody and have a wonderful day
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