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Maybe you’ve got a new Android device, and you’re ready to fill it up with some grade-A gaming. Maybe you’re a grizzled mobile gaming veteran and have played everything in Google Play and are looking for something new and exciting. You’re in luck! We’ve put together our very favorite Android games, free and paid. Take a look, get downloading, and if you find something better, leave a comment! read more        

Windows Phone Store has recently passed 200,000 apps, and is now seeing more than 12 million “transactions” per day. We’re not sure what these “transactions” mean and can only think of them as downloads, or combination of paid downloads and in-app purchases. In a post on the Windows Phone Developer Blog, director of the Windows Phone apps team Todd Brix said the company is “already seeing momentum build” in the Store, driven by promotions and the run-up to Christmas. As part of this momentum-building strategy, Microsoft has recently introduced gift cards to encourage users to discover and purchase apps on their new devices. In addition, the Redmond giant has also established more direct billing relationships with operators to boost uptake in markets where credit card penetration is low. According to Brix, there are now 51 operator connections in 31 markets for direct billing, “substantially more than any other smartphone platform”. The company has seen a six-fold increase in transacti...

The Dec. 21 Deal of the Day is the Case-Mate Tough Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 .Protect yourself from future stress with the Galaxy S4 Tough case, providing dual layers of protection. Built to withstand sudden drops and accidental falls, the Tough case is the epitome of protection. A snug, form fitting silicone wrap provides shock resistance, while the polycarbonate hard shell protects against impact. The Case-Mase Tough Case is available for just $18.75, 38% off today only . Grab yours while supplies last. Find more great deals on Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories at ShopAndroid.com! Canada Deal of the Day: Griffin 1A USB Car Charger Kit     Today: $4.95        

The eighth of 14 winners in our extra-long photo contest It's that time of day where we announce yet another Holiday Photo Contest submission that has won an Android mini collectible. We're into the second half of our 14 day contest, and that means just six more mini collectibles will be given away after today. Hit the break to see today's winner, and be sure to get your entry into the contest thread in the forums if you haven't yet participated. Good luck! Enter the holiday photo contest? read more        

Overview The days of Sony Ericsson are long gone, with Sony pushing its own smartphone brand to the fore, aided by the excellent Xperia Z . In a smartphone market that is becoming ever more populated, the Sony Xperia L sits towards the bottom, looking up at the aforementioned Xperia Z, Xperia Z1 , and the Xperia SP. Sitting on contract prices seen on Vodafone at around £20pm, and with a £229 (around $250, AU$270) SIM free price tag, the Xperia L is left to fight it out price wise against the ageing Samsung Galaxy S3 , the newer Nokia Lumia 620 and even the powerful Huawei Ascend P6 . It will also have to prove it has the means to overcome the ZTE Blade V , Huawei Ascend Y300 and Nokia Lumia 520 , handsets that have already established themselves at the base end. Oh, and lets not forget about the excellent Moto G . Sony want to sell the Xperia L based on its camera technology, the 8MP Exmor RS sensor on the back, with Sony claiming that if camera engineers made a smartphone, it would...