It’s about time, Twitch! Photo: Twitch

Twitch for Android finally found its missing piece.

With a new update rolling out now via Google Play, users can finally get push notifications when their favorite broadcasters go live, ensuring they never miss another stream. The release also brings a new landscape view on tablets, and some search bar improvements.

Minecraft Pocket Edition now supports controllers and cross-platform multiplayer. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Building spectacular structures in Minecraft Pocket Edition is now even easier thanks to a new update that adds support for physical game controllers. The release also introduces cross-platform multiplayer, allowing smartphone players to join those on PC for the first time.

Beware dodgy porn apps for Android. Photo: Cult of Android

An Android app that promises free porn has been secretly snapping photos of its users as they enjoy its content. “Adult Player” then locks up the victim’s device and uses their photo in a ransom note demanding $500.

Google Street View goes solo. Photo: Google

Google Street View is no longer hidden away inside Google Maps; it now has its very own app on Android and iOS, which offers immersive 360-degree imagery, and allows you to contribute your own.

Instagram adds portrait and landscape support. Screenshots: Instagram

Instagram is no longer a photo sharing service just for squares. The company today announced that it will finally support portrait and landscape photos and videos with its latest updates on Android and iOS.