TouchType and their Android keyboard replacement SwiftKey just surpassed 5 million installs. TouchType gives better predictions and corrections to make typing faster and more intuitive. Today they are happy to announce an update to its core language data to make typing informal messages easier. Along with the update, TouchType will be celebrating their 5 million install milestone by offering SwiftKey for 25 percent off (this weekend only).
A cute new game hit the Android Market yesterday. It’s called Whale Trail, and if my hippie mom had a mobile phone back in the 60 and 70’s, she would have been all over this. Take a trip through rainbow land with Willow the whale, and fly through the 7 kingdoms of colour as he tries to escape the clutches of the evil Baron Von Barry and the Thunder Bros. Meet groovy friends as you fly through the clouds and collect Blubbles in this psychedelic side-scroller featuring:
If you’ve been looking for a mid-range Android device and are on a budget, you may want to take a look at what Sprint has to offer. The LG Marquee and Samsung Transform Ultra are now being offered for free when signing up for a new two-year contract. While these devices aren’t the cream of the crop, they are more than capable of performing the necessary tasks for an average user on a budget. If the Lg Marquee sounds familiar, it’s because Boost Mobile just recently added it to their pre-paid lineup, and now it has become a “no-cost” option on Sprint.
If you didn’t pick up a new device during all the holiday commotion, no need to fret. T-Mobile is holding a “New Year, New Phone” sale this weekend only, and will be discounting the down payment needed to pick up a new device. The promotion starts January 6th and runs through the 8th, with many in-store 4G phones, tablets, and hotspots getting the discount treatment. You’ll have to visit your local T-Mobile store for a complete list of discounted devices, but here’s a peek at a few of the Android devices needing a down payment of $49.99 or less:
Do you remember the Google Music Blowout sale we told you about two weeks ago? Well, it’s coming to an end. In fact, it’s ending today. We wanted to give you a heads up to ensure you had an opportunity to take advantage of the millions of tracks you can get for $.49, or the half a million albums that have been discounted to $4.99.
