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In honor of spring, Google is now holding a limited time app sale, offering 19 reasonably high-profile games for as little as $.99. Here’s the full list of games available in the sale:
As you can see, there’s some really popular titles here, including several newer games like the Room 2. No word on exactly how long this sale will last, so we’d probably take advantage of the promotion right away.
It’s also important to note that the offer’s sale page doesn’t seem to be up for all regions just yet, though it is confirmed to be working at least in the United States and select parts of Europe. According to commenters on Reddit, if the page doesn’t come up for you, it doesn’t hurt to try visiting the apps directly instead of heading to the sale page.

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Sony Xperia Z2 vs HTC One (M8): the 'premium' device comparison

HTC and Sony are currently the only two smartphone makers that rely on so-called premium materials (although Oppo is right there too). Instead of polycarbonate cases and plastic clip-ons, here we have aluminum and glass only, giving both devices give a very sophisticated look. But it's not just about looks, the overall impression must also be convincing. So, which device ticks the most boxes? Time for a comparison.

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Design and manufacture: flat versus curvy

Sony has opted to perpetuate their OmniBalance design language in the Xperia Z2. If you like it, this is good news. If you were hoping for something a little different you'll be disappointed. In plain English this means the front and back are made of glass and the frame is made of aluminum. This makes the phone extremely flat, but also pretty edgy.

Sharp edges, square corners and boxy construction: Sony's OmniBalance design Xperia Z2. / © AndroidPIT

In contrast, the One (M8) from HTC is all curves: not only is the back nicely curved but the corners are also much more rounded than the Z2. While a preference for hard edges or rounded curves is purely a matter of personal opinion, HTC have tended to attract more accolades for their design than Sony.

The convex rear of the HTC One (M8), curves and smooth edges. / © AndroidPIT

The Xperia Z2 is protected against water and dust. This has the consequence that up to the headphone port all ports (microSD, micro-USB and micro-SIM) are hidden behind protective flaps. Another difference: unlike the HTC One (M8), the Z2 has a physical camera shutter button, which should be particularly important for avid smartphone photographers.

Display: size matters

Both devices feature a Full-HD display, and both devices house an IPS LCD panel, so the only difference lies in size. The display of the HTC One (M8) measures 5 inches, the Xperia Z2 is 5.2 inches, which might sound better on paper but it means the Z2 has a slightly lower pixel density. While the One (M8) comes in at 441 pixels per inch, the Z2 "only" has 424 ppi. In practice, this makes no difference at all. Both displays provide an image sharp enough that you can not discern individual pixels and both devices perform relatively equally on brightness and viewing angle.

Both displays are made of the same stuff, the only difference is a minor size difference. / © AndroidPIT

Software: Sense vs Xperia UI

If you like pure Android, you're in the wrong place as far as these devices go. Having said that though, both HTC and Sony take a rather minimal approach to tweaking Android. Nothing a custom launcher and icon pack couldn't fix anyway. HTC offers the One with Sense 6 and significantly more software functions, be it BlinkFeed or the array of Motion Launch gesture controls. However, the Z2 with Xperia UI also provides some additional features, including support for themes, STAMINA energy saving mode and the ability to connect a Dualshock controller.

Sense 6 (left), Xperia UI (right). / © AndroidPIT

Bottom line, it can be said that Sony has made significantly fewer changes to stock Android with the Z2 than HTC has with the One (M8), but perhaps HTC has a little more to offer on the software front than Sony.

Performance and battery: partial victory for the Z2

In everyday life and also in complex 3D games, there is no noticeable difference between One (M8) and Z2. In both models a quad-core Snapdragon 801 by Qualcomm resides, with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz. However, the Z2 has 3 GB of RAM, whereas there are only 2 GB of RAM in the HTC One (M8). This obviously makes some impact on the processing speeds of the Z2, but again, in normal usage you're unlikely to notice. However, it does make the Z2 a little more future-proof than the One (M8). There is one big difference, however: the battery pack. The Z2 has a capacity of 3,200 mAh, whereas the One (M8) is a full 600 mAh less, with a capacity of 2,600 mAh. While this may seem like a significant point, we only saw a few days ago just how good the Galaxy S5 battery life is, despite its meager size.

Camera: Ultrapixels versus megapixels

The HTC One (M8) has two rear lenses comprising the Duo Camera. The second camera is primarily used for depth calculation and subsequently adjusting the focus in photos after they have been taken. The Xperia Z2 has a conventional camera with a resolution of 20.7 megapixels. The Ultrapixel camera of the HTC One (M8) dissolves in comparison with 4 megapixels, even if we're not exactly comparing apples to apples because of the Ultrapixel sensor arrangement. Nevertheless, the differences are enormous and the Z2 shoots much better photos. The Z2 also offers the possibility of high-resolution 4K video recording.

UltraPixel vs. Megapixel. / © AndroidPIT

 Technical Specifications

	Sony Xperia Z2	HTC One (M8)
System	Android 4.4	Android 4.4
Display	5.2 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 424 ppi	5 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 441 ppi
Processor	Quad-core Snapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz	Quad-core Snapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz
RAM	3 GB	2 GB
Battery	3,200 mAh	2,600 mAh
Internal Memory	16 GB, microSD up to 128 GB	16 GB, microSD up to 64 GB
Camera	20.7 MP (rear), 2.2 MP (front)	4 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)
Dimensions	146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm	146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm
Weight	158 grams	160 grams
Connectivity	UMTS HSPA+, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0	UMTS HSPA+, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0
Price	600 USD (TBC)	650 USD

Conclusion

The Xperia Z2 can be seen in this comparison as the marginal winner. The camera is better, the battery is stronger and it is possibly slightly cheaper (based on European pricing) - we still don't have a confirmed Z2 US price yet. However, the HTC One offers hand-friendly and eye-catching design and has more software functions with cool features like Motion Launch and the Duo Camera. Display size and user interface are strictly personal choices. Anyone that is not a fan of edgy smartphones, places more emphasis on extensive software features and does not mind a slightly higher price, is better served by the HTC One (M8). The Sony Xperia Z2 may just get you a better overall package for the money, including the dynamic duo of better camera and battery, but it's almost impossible to call it in this comparison. I prefer the (M8), other editors prefer the Z2.

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Deezer lifts music streaming cap; Galaxy S5 users get premium access

Taking its cue from competitors like Spotify and Rdio, startup company Deezer has made its music streaming services available for free to everyone, regardless of subscription plan.

The lifting of restrictions comes after nearly three years of imposing a listening limit for free users. Before, users were allowed up to only 10 hours of free access. Now, Deezer users can listen to and stream music without limit, but this privilege comes at a price: you will be hearing audio ads from time to time.

If you want to give Deezer a try, you can get it from the Google Play Store.

Six-month premium trial period

The company also partnered with Samsung Europe to provide 6 months of premium Deezer access for free to new owners of the Samsung Galaxy S5.

Deezer is also offering a 15-day trial to let you experience the full features of the service. Once you setup a new Deezer account on your Android device, you also instantly activate your 15-day free Premium+ access to Deezer, which grants you ad-free access both on your mobile devices and on the Web.

Ads will begin appearing only after the trial period, unless you opt to continue your Premium+ subscription for a monthly fee of EUR 9.99 (about US$13.88).

Added features

In addition to unlimited access for everyone, Deezer also announced new “smart” features generally meant to personalize the user’s music experience across devices. One such feature is Flow, which takes a look at your music library and your past streams, and, based on those, suggests music for you to try next.

Another “smart” feature is Playlist Radio, which lets you get help from Deezer Editors in creating playlists. Another feature is Artist Radio, which lets you listen smartly and without limits to music from your artist of choice.

Other updates to Deezer include improved advanced search, new music genres, and music discovery/exploration based on geographic region.

The company also launched the beta version of Deezer for Mac, which enables Mac users to merge their music with their Deezer libaries, thus allowing the music to be accessible on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.

Do you use Deezer? Do you think that it has enough potential to sit beside — or even lord it over — other music streaming titans like Spotify?

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AOL Launches Premium Video In UK, With Mainstream Partners Like Endemol, ITN

Today AOL UK launches its ‘AOL On‘ Network in the UK. This is a premium video syndication platform that includes both curated and original content. The UK is the first market outside of North America for AOL On. A dedicated app will be available in the UK in Apple Store and Google Play in early April.

The platform has 750,000 pieces of video. UK content providers at launch include Endemol beyond, Channel 4 News, ITN, Scripps Networks International, MyMovies, Zoom. In and Parentchannel.tv. Little Dot Studios will be providing clips from UK reality shows such as Supernanny and Embarrassing Bodies.

AOL On UK covers news, entertainment, style and tech, and this is distributed through a network of publishers including Trinity Mirror, Telegraph Media Group, TalkTalk, Local World, Videojug and TVGuide.co.uk.

AOL’s owned and operated destinations, The Huffington Post UK, AOL, Parentdish, MyDaily and – of course – TechCrunch, are also part of network.

In the US, AOL On hit the number one spot in comScore’s video category with four billion ad streams, and a billion content streams, in part down to the use of original programming with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Richie.

AOL On is an extension of Be On (end-to-end video platform for brands) and its video trading platform Adap.tv.

Olive Office Premium - Really Premium?

Features & Use

Right off the bat, Olive Office by Olive Phone meets the basic duties of an Office application in a no fuss manner. When you first start the app the simple user interface immediately impresses. The functionality here is divided into four simple categories. The ''home'' screen is your most recently edited documents. Despite having support for different languages, during the test period it was not possible for me to change the language from English to German.

Furthermore, the application naturally offers the possibility to access the local and external memory of the device. Here are the first stumbling blocks, however, found in the understanding of the variety of functions. Although the application differentiates between internal and external memory, it is not entirely clear how Olive Office distinguishes these files. My Nexus 4 has no external memory and yet files appear in one of two ''External Storage'' sections. They are actually the internal memory files, which also appear in the ''Internal Storage'' section. This could be confusing if you have both internal and external memory on your Android.

On the positive side, at least you know exactly how much the add-ons cost. / © AndroidPIT/Olive Phone

On the other hand, the initial impression of a functional app is rounded off by the integration of files from the cloud. Unfortunately, only three cloud providers are integrated with Olive Office: Dropbox, Google Docs and Box. There is still room for improvement in this area. The tab ''Function" also holds a lot of potential for confusion. This is where other apps by Olive Phone are offered. Functions such as a PDF converter or handwriting recognition must be bought, but how this section is set up is not entirely clear. For example, the wireless file transfer setting is positioned here (for free), along with a free Instagram client and numerous other paid apps and services not included in the Olive Office app.

These points aside, when it comes to the basic tasks that need to be done, Olive Office passes with flying colors. In addition to the usual functions of an Office application, our test candidate also performs some additional tasks, which not all other competitors in this category can handle. In this context, having the comment function supported in Word documents especially must be emphasized. The previously saved commentaries will open in the text file with a double-click. Thus, comments are fluidly incorporated into the work flow and can be viewed without much fuss.

The menu bar on the right-hand screenshot is long and continuous. / © AndroidPIT/Olive Phone

Speaking of work flow: due to the somewhat cumbersome arrangement of the controls the work flow is not always so fluid. At least not as fluid as many other competitors manage to make it. For example, the buttons to go up or down to the next page appear buried in a feature bar with many buttons.

On one occasion during the test period, it was not possible to open an Excel spreadsheet created on the PC in Olive Office. In context, this means a failure rate of almost 10%, which is not really acceptable if you work with these kinds of files often.

Screen & Controls

The operation and graphical presentation of Olive Office is a double-edged sword. Thus, the graphical presentation succeeds because the simple design is convincing and fits well into the overall system. Unfortunately, this nice clean interface is then marred by ugly display errors which you can see an example of in the screenshot below.
 

Such display errors diminish the overall impression. / © AndroidPIT/Olive Phone

In general operation there is also still room for improvement. As mentioned above, the control bar is not very well integrated into not only the app interface but also into the general work flow. Also, the menu button at the bottom is somewhat annoying because the action overflow menu already exists in the upper right corner of the screen.

Speed & Stability

During the test period, Olive Office Premium suffered from no stuttering or crashes.

Price/Performance Ratio

Olive Office Premium is available free of charge. A number of in-app purchases will be offered but are not essential unless you specifically need that functionality.

Final Verdict

Olive Office Premium is expected to be worth a closer look for many readers at least. Despite being freely available, Olive Office Premium meets the basic expectations of an Office app with ease. Personally, I was surprised at the good integration of the comment function and will continue to let Olive Office enjoy the precious memory of my smartphone for that reason alone.

But the generally good impression should not obscure the areas that need improvement. Graphical glitches, sub-optimal placement of the function buttons and many (sometimes expensive) in-app purchases tarnish the image of something otherwise so clean and functional. The last aspect especially should help you decide if you think this free app is worth the additional price you will need to pay if those features are something you need. It's safe to say that the Premium in the title is not about what you get for free, but what you need to pay for the extras.

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