Fastboot on an HTC One M8. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
If you want to unlock the bootloader on your Android device or flash a custom recovery so you can use third-party software, you need a Mac or PC. But that could soon change, thanks to Google.
The search giant is reportedly working to bring the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and fastboot to its Chrome OS platform, allowing those with affordable Chromebooks and Chromeboxes to tinker with Android development.
Lightroom for Android is identical to its iOS counterpart. Photo: Adobe
If you need to fix your photos in a flash while you’re out and about, look no further than Adobe Lightroom, which is now available on Android. In addition to fine tuning your images on the fly, it syncs with your existing Lightroom workflow on the desktop to help you become even more efficient out in the field.
If you grew up in the ’80s, you probably have very fond memories of retro video gaming, when everything was 8-bit and 3D was merely a dream. Things have come a long way since then, but we gamers still can’t get enough of retro 2D platform games that we can pick up and play at any time on our handheld devices.
And what better way to do that than with a physical controller designed to look and feel just like that of the original Nintendo Entertainment System? The NES30 connects a whole bunch of Bluetooth-compatible devices to enhance your gaming experience, and for a limited time only, you can get yours with 25% off, thanks to Cult of Android Deals.
Given that Android Wear watches are essentially just tiny Android devices, they’re capable of running regular Android apps. But side-loading them can be a tricky process if you’re not familiar with ADB. Fortunately, there’s now a tool that makes the whole process super simple for all.
These games will keep you awake for weeks. Photo: Outlast by Red Barrels
If dressing up as a ghost and going to a party doesn’t quite give you the fright you were hoping for on Halloween, how about staying in and scaring yourself silly with some of the most terrifying games you’ll ever play? We’ve picked out eight classic horrors that are guaranteed to give your the creeps, whether you’re playing on console, PC or smartphone.
So, turn off the lights, wrap yourself in your favorite blanky, and tell your neighbors to ignore your screams.
