Category: Windows Phone

Asphalt 8: Airborne Now Free on Windows Store

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Gameloft has recently made their latest racing game called Asphalt 8: Airborne free to download on the Windows Phone Store.

Android and iOS users got first dibs on the popular racing game when it was released back in October. It made its debut on the Windows Store a month later, but users had to pay USD0.99 upfront in order to the download the 800Mb (1GB for Windows 8/8.1) app.

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In addition to new cars and roads, Gameloft has also injected a handful of new features on the latest iteration of the game including the ability to perform aerial stunts in mid-air after jumping off a ramp.

Windows Phone 8 users can download the Asphalt 8: Airborne by going to the Windows Store or by heading over to this link. Windows 8/8.1 users, on the other hand, can go to this link to install the app on their PC.

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Asphalt 8: Airborne Now Free on Windows Store

Ronnie Bulaong Leave a comment

Gameloft has recently made their latest racing game called Asphalt 8: Airborne free to download on the Windows Phone Store.

Android and iOS users got first dibs on the popular racing game when it was released back in October. It made its debut on the Windows Store a month later, but users had to pay USD0.99 upfront in order to the download the 800Mb (1GB for Windows 8/8.1) app.

a8

In addition to new cars and roads, Gameloft has also injected a handful of new features on the latest iteration of the game including the ability to perform aerial stunts in mid-air after jumping off a ramp.

Windows Phone 8 users can download the Asphalt 8: Airborne by going to the Windows Store or by heading over to this link. Windows 8/8.1 users, on the other hand, can go to this link to install the app on their PC.

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Basemark OS II, a new cross-platform benchmarking tool

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While benchmarks doesn’t really translate real-world user experience, most of us still wish to know the prowess of our gadgets. Comparison between Android, iOS, and Windows Phone devices is a struggle since only a few benchmark tools are available for the three major mobile platforms. Enter the Basemark OS II.

Basemark OS II by Rightware would like to answer our queries. It is a cross-platform benchmarking tool that runs on Android, iOS, and even Windows Phone. BlackBerry 10 isn’t included but that is understandable.

As stated in Rightware’s official website, tests for your devices are grouped by:
- System tests
- Memory tests
- Graphics tests
- Web tests
- Battery test and camera test by Sofica, a company dedicated in camera algorithms

There is a free and a full version of the said app. The free version is aimed for consumers, while the full version includes breakdowns of the memory and browser tests, as well battery performance and external storage tests. Pit it your devices and see how it fares especially flagships like Nexus 5, Galaxy Note 3, Lumia 1520 and iPhone 5s.

Editor’s note: My Nexus 7 (2013) was able to garner a score of 662.

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Sony plans to reunite with Microsoft for WP handset

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It’s already been five years since Sony and Microsoft collaborated to produce a smartphone. And although it seems like Sony has totally forgotten about their short stint with the Windows mobile platform, Pierre Perron of Sony Mobile Europe made it clear to TechRadar that a Sony-made Windows Phone device isn’t too far-fetched.

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Although Pierre didn’t single out the Windows Phone platform per se, he stated that their doors are open for “other partners, including Microsoft”. He also said that despite having strong ties with Google, Sony is just not up to challenge of putting all of their eggs in a single basket.

“We don’t want to be a single OS manufacturer; I don’t think it’s a viable position in the long term,”
-Pierre Perron, Head of Sony Mobile Europe

This is not the first time that we’ve heard about a Windows-powered device from Sony. In fact just recently The Information reported that the Japanese company is planning to launch a WP8 handset by mid-2014 along with ZTE.

As you would expect, Mr. Perron didn’t comment on any of these recent speculations nor give TechRadar a definite answer as to when consumer can expect the fruit of their “on-going negotiation” with Microsoft.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas coming to iOS, Android and WP8

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We probably saw this coming. Another Grand Theft Auto game will be ported to your smartphones and tablets. Rockstar just announced the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for various mobile operating system.

After the success of Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in both Android and iOS, the third GTA to come to mobile will be available next month. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be looking better than the PC version with remastered graphics like dynamic and detailed shadows, greater draw distance, enriched color palette, plus enhanced character and car models.

Aside from graphics enhancement, it will also feature brand new touch controls including contextual control options that will display buttons only when needed , three different control schemes for driving and maneuvering, and a new checkpoint system for easier progression. Full controller support will be on board for iOS7 and Android.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be coming to Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, and Windows Phone Store next month, December 2013. We’ll keep you updated once more details are announced.

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