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Jailbreak For iOS 6.1.3 And 6.1.4 Coming Soon

It was just the other day that the untethered jailbreak for iOS 7 was released which is great news for those running on iOS 7 at the moment. Unfortunately despite Jony Ive’s attempts at remaking iOS and giving it a fresh new look, not everyone is appreciative of his efforts, with some calling it cartoony and too bright, and we have even heard reports of how the parallax effect is actually causing motion sickness. In fact we won’t be surprised if some actually preferred the skeumorphic look of iOS 6 and the good news is that if you wanted to downgrade to iOS 6 and still have a jailbroken iPhone, you’re in luck as hacker iH8sn0w has revealed that a jailbreak for iOS 6.1.3 and 6.1.4 is on its way. There’s no telling when the jailbreak will be released, but presumably it will be soon, or at the very least it is progressing along nicely, thanks to a video (above) released by iH8sn0w which shows the jailbreak running on a fifth-generation iPod touch. Unfortunately iH8sn0w thinks that his jailbreak tool will most likely be a Mac-only release, meaning that those running on PCs might not be able to enjoy the fruits of his labor and might have to find someone with a Mac if they wish to jailbreak their phone, but we suppose it really depends on how badly you want to revert back to iOS 6. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more information regarding the jailbreak’s release, so check back with us later for more updates.

This Article Originally Posted at ubergizmo.com

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How to recover lost files from corrupted hard drives

One of the things we wish would never happen to our computers is having a corrupted disk, and having a corrupted disk also results in having corrupted data. In this day and age, getting that corrupted data message from your computer is one of the worst things that can happen to you. All your files, pictures, movies, music and not to mention all other important personal and office documents can be totally wiped out in case your disk gets corrupted. This can happen due to a virus, a system crash or just a plain error on the user’s part. And if the office documents were important enough, this could also mean that you could potentially lose your job. Or if you are running a business, losing important documents such as income reports, tax info, and other important data related to your business could ruin your business. Now, the good news is that all is not lost even if your hard drives get corrupted and your data becomes unreadable. Products like EaseUS Data Recovery will help you get your data back even from a corrupted state or also in the situation where you have permanently deleted it. EaseUS makes an awesome tool called EaseUS Data Recovery that you can use to recover data lost due to deletion, formatting, partition loss or corruption among others. You can rest assured that the lost pictures, videos, music and other important documents can be recovered easily by this tool. You can have peace of mind knowing that you will be able to recover that office presentation for the next day that you accidentally deleted. Your business can rest easy knowing that the income statement and order list for your business that was lost due to a system crash can now be recovered via this tool. Also, the good thing about this is that it is very easy to use, you will need just a few clicks to get your data back and also get your peace of mind back. You do not need to be a tech savvy person or a computer engineer to recover important files. Both PC and Mac users will be able to use this program, and the best part of it all is that you can download and use this wonderful tool for free. Here is the link where you can download EaseUS Data Recovery software. You will be taken to a page where you can browse the different products and select the one that best suits your needs. All of them have a free trial which you can use and evaluate first before buying the full product. There is also a free to use non-expiring, lite version of Data Recovery Wizard too, and other tools such as Partition Master, and MobiSaver. I recommend that you check them out!

This Article Originally Posted at winaero.com

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CTIA Launches 'Know My App' Website Showing Mobile App Data Usage

Mobile trade organization CTIA has launched Know My App, a website dedicated to informing consumers about the impact that specific apps have on data usage, reports PCWorld. The group notes that while tools have been available to measure an app's post-installation impact on data usage, the new website is the first to measure data usage before a download.

Currently, the site allows users to search for an app by name, operating system or category, and currently includes test results for the top 50 paid and free apps from the App Store and Google Play. CTIA also pledges to add more apps to the database in the coming months, and is also inviting developers to submit their apps for testing. The website was developed in a joint effort between product testing company Intertek and CTIA's Application Data Usage Working Group, which includes members such as Apple, Cisco, Google and LG. The tool also comes as wireless providers such as AT&T and Verizon have imposed different policies on data usage throughout the past few years with the offering of tiered data plans for customers.

This Article Originally Posted at macrumors.com written by Richard Padilla.

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Top 5 practices for hiring programmers

Hiring programmers at your own company Technology is rapidly changing and many brands are hiring in-house or consulting talent to develop applications for their employees and customers, creating websites, and innovating in other ways, but many don’t know where to start. There are endless horror stories out there of relationships with programmers, but it doesn’t have to be that way because the truth is that there are many extremely talented programmers out there. But how do you know if you’re picking a good one, and how do you communicate that effectively? Elizabeth Whited oversees Marketing and Operations a The Rent Rite Directory offers the top five best practices for hiring programmers, in her own words, noting that “If it hasn’t happened already, at some point you may find yourself working with a less than productive programmer. Making sure to look for specific and certain criteria can make all the difference in hiring the right one.”

1. Know exactly what you want from them Part of this process involves being able to clearly speak about your company, and exactly where you expect the company to grow with the help of a new programmer. The person you designate to interview needs to have a very clear understanding of the schedule and timeline that needs to be followed by the new programmer with attainable and realistic deadlines. Also keep in mind, extra projects will unexpectedly pop up, and should be factored into your planning. Make sure you’ve answered these questions below, and thought about how flexible you are with them:

    Will they be full-time, or an independent contractor?

    Will they work in house, or off site?

    If they outsource some of their work (especially outside of the country), what hours will they be available?

    If you hire an independent contractor, find out their other time commitments. How many other clients are you comfortable with them also working with?

2. Use coding tests or a competency task Although there are some who don’t believe in using coding tests for potential candidates, this is a good option, especially if they do not already have a large portfolio. Some tests have their own bugs or issues in them that need to be fixed, some are tasks to be completed, and some are comprised of small problems to solve, each one harder than the one before it. In the end, you will want a programmer who loves solving problems, and can figure out different routes to take in order to solve them. Of course, not only does the perfect candidate have to be able to complete these tasks for you, but they also need to be able to work well with your team. Since they will be responding to your employees, and directly responsible for your website implementations, and sometimes overall workflow, see how they interact with the staff. Are they happy to answer questions, do they always place the blame elsewhere, etc. Some coding tests websites to check into:

    Interviewstreet

    Codility

    Codeval – runs a scan to make sure programmers haven’t collaborated or cheated during any part of the testing process

3. Ask for references and perform due diligence Asking for references on some of their biggest projects should be standard when looking for a qualified programmer. Some programmers will have their portfolio readily available online (and if not, make sure to ask to see it), so that you have an idea about what to discuss with their references. A good place to start is to ask what percentages of projects were completed on time. What were the reasons for those not completed on time? These answers may differ when you ask the programmer during the interview. Just keep in mind, sometimes the clients themselves hold up the process.

4. Ask friends who are programmers In case you aren’t interested in hiring your friend, or their task load is too demanding for the job you need done, ask them if they would be able to help you find the right fit. They can tell you exactly what to steer clear of, since they have you and your company’s best interest in mind. If they can fit it into their schedule, ask them to come along for the interview!

5. Use a vendor recruiting company You might also want to ask for references from the recruiting company to see how successful they were with pairing applicants. If and when you decide to use a recruiter, make sure to give them plenty of feedback on the types of candidates they are sending your way. Some programming recruiting companies:

    Careers 2.0 from Stack Overview

    Midcom

Hiring the right programmer can catapult your business, and help you achieve the goals you’ve envisioned for it. Be prepared, and find that perfect fit.

This Article Originally Posted at agbeat.com written by Marti Trewe.

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Microsoft Launches New App, Guardian for Women’s Safety

Microsoft India on December 26 introduced “Guardian”, a new safety application (app), available exclusively for Windows phone users in India. Incidents like ‘Nirbhaya’ prompted the global IT giant to come out with an app aiming at protecting women, Microsoft IT India Managing Director Raj Biyani said. Explaining its features, Biyani said Guardian enables users to switch on a ‘track me’ feature in the app that lets friends and family track them in real time using Microsoft Windows Azure cloud services and Bing Map APIs. To use Guardian effectively, users need to add the names of friends, family members and security groups to the settings and in an emergency situation, the app can be used to alert them, via the SOS button. All the user has to do is tap the SOS button. The phone then sends a distress SMS to al buddy mobiles, notifying them of the emergency along with location details. At the same time, the SOS button also sends emails to buddy email IDs and posts to private Facebook groups, if registered. The phone can be traced even if it is broken and the app is capable of one touch video recording that may be used later as evidence. Guarding users can call for help through an ‘SOS’ alert button and also connect to security agencies, police and hospitals easily via this app in times of distress. The app was developed over six months by a group of enthusiastic Microsoft employees in India, within the Microsoft Garage. Microsoft Garage is a global employee innovation initiative that gives Microsoft employees an outlet to explore ideas in their free time, Biyani said. “Our employees wanted to do something to enable people to feel safer in our cities. So they used their spare time to develop Guardian. It is a robust personal security app with more safety features and capabilities than any other comparable app available to Indian smartphone users today,” Biyani added. ‘Today, we are making this app available on Windows platform. The market is such that there is a need and opportunity for others to plug-in and we will work with anybody that we can to help deploy this app in the possible manner,’ Biyani said. But this is not the first app that has been introduced ever since the tragic Nirbhaya incident occurred. Notion Ink had launched an app called imShakti for Android devices while other similar apps like Fightback, Circle of 6, bSafe, Scream Alarm and others also there.

This Article Originally Posted at aegindia.org

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Mobile Marketing | App Marketing Company | App Store Optimization

We all know, the purchase of Smart phones has been quickly on the rise for year. It's handy devices & widely used to improve personal and business standard. It has changed the face of business. Each and Every businesses are promoting their businesses through Smart phones by developing own mobile apps for their engaged. The businesses are hiring mobile app development companies for their business application development & marketing services. On the same way, the companies are providing custom solution from app development to marketing. App marketing & development companies have professional team of apps promoter and lead programmers, who help them. The Apps promoters have expertise in App Store Optimization, which helpful to grow the businesses. They have Mobile Marketing strategies & planning, which assistive to focus the brand across the world and gives best visibility among the business competitors. For Example, if you have eCommerce store and want to target mobile users then, first of all you need to develop eCommerce  application for mobile, which runs successfully all the smartphone devices. After the completion of development ,its time to promote the app in the app store where we can submit apps like Apple App Store, Google Play Store & Windows phone App store. All these are major app store where we can target apps lovers & customers. Simply they will download the app from the store and get the ecommerce operation like purchase, find & browse the product, money transaction, etc.. activities in a single click. This will really helpful to grow your business and brand. If you would like to interested in  business & personal app development and app marketing services then simply hire mobile app marketing/development company, which gives you complete solution at most affordable cost.

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How to disable ads in Skype 6

If you are annoyed by Skype ads during the chat or during a call, there is a brilliant solution for you. It does not require files to be patched or modification of the operating system or even administrator rights. We can disable ads with a simple and native way. Let's discover the trick! Skype 6 shows ads based on the language of the user interface you use. Let's 'fool' it with some custom language so Skype will not be able to to find ads for it. Follow these simple steps to get rid of ads:

1. Open Skype's main window and select Tools -> Change Language -> Edit Skype Language File

2. The Language file editor window will appear on the screen:

Click the 'Save as...' button here and save the current language into any file on your hard drive, for example, C:\My Folder\My Skype Language.lang. You need not change anything in the language strings.

3. Open the Skype Language file editor once again and click the "Load" button:

Browse for the file which you have created in the previous step and click "Apply". That's it! Restart Skype and forget about ads. This trick has been successfully tested for all 6.x versions of Skype including the current one, 6.10. Please let us know if it works for you or not.

This Article Originally Posted at winaero.com

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Untethered iOS 7 jailbreak arrives for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices

It’s been three months since iOS 7 was made available to the public in September alongside Apple’s new iPhones and such a major overhaul of the operating system meant that there was no longer a jailbreak available since all known exploits were now plugged. It’s been a long wait for those that like to tweak their phones; previous jailbreaks only took a few weeks to appear, not months. A crowd funding site designed to help motivate groups to jailbreak the OS even appeared, with a $10,232 bonus at time of writing. iPhone hacking group evasi0n announced today that it has completed an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7 which is now available for installation now on any iOS device that’s capable of running iOS 7.0 through 7.0.4. The process is surprisingly simple, taking only five minutes to complete and works on both Mac or PC. As always, be careful when jailbreaking your device as it could become unstable and you do so at your own risk. Many of the jailbreak hacks that are available won’t be compatible with newer devices running the A7 chip such as the iPhone 5s, due to the 64-bit processor. > evasi0n7 – iOS 7.x Jailbreak

This Article Originally Posted at thenextweb.com

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Facebook's Top 10 Hidden Features

Are you Facebook users? If Answer is "Yes" then you must be aware of below mentioned features. Because large number of facebook users are not familiar with these features, even i am not. Here mentioned some details about Facebook's Hidden Features, which we should know that. Let's Know it. 1. Create an interest list 2. View Friendship history 3. Check your 'Other' messages 4. View Photos the old way 5. Prevent tagged posts from automatically displaying on your Timeline 6. Turn your profile upside down 7. Download your Facebook data 8. Activity log 9. Send a private message from a traditional email account 10. Turn off mobile push notifications

Read All the features in deeply on businessinsider.in

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Responsive Web Design Tool - Make your Website Mobile Friendly

Mobile traffic is increasing incredibly fast. Now, People are using high end fast systems/devices in daily basis. They are widely used mobile devices for check email, online shopping, connect with friends and doing all the activities using some web & social platform. If you have exist business website or not then must develop mobile friendly – responsive website which helpful to grow your business and give you visibility & Online Presence. You just need to contact mobile web/app development company or Hire Mobile Web Designers/Programmers  for the task. Mobile website design and development is not easy task for web designers and developers. Because, every users are used different devices which runs on different operating System like Android, iOS, Windows and more. So always we have to keep in mind some factor regarding devices OS, resolution, meta tags, HTML structure and the all-important media queries which makes web site design responsive & friendly. The large number of Responsive web design tools are available in the market which make the development of websites much easier. It allows the developers and designers to create dynamic and adaptive layouts in the website across various devices. Also, Mobile website navigation is one of the most important aspect of a website so always need to optimize web sites according to devices capacities. With the help of these tools developers can test whole web site which helpful to make website design and development perfectly.

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Google launches MyGlass app for iPhone

Using Google Glass and an iPhone together is getting a bit easier. After teasing it earlier this week, Google officially launched its MyGlass app for iOS today, giving iPhone and Glass owners a simpler way to manage the headset. Through MyGlass, iPhone owners can add Wi-Fi networks, select which services are active on Glass, and display directions on the headset. The app can also stream Glass's display back down to the iPhone.

Though the app makes life with Glass a bit nicer for iPhone users, it still doesn't offer everything that Android owners can do with Glass, such as send a text message. That's a limitation of iOS though, and it's unlikely to change anytime soon. The Glass experience on the iPhone is still fairly robust even so: as users have already been able to do, by pairing the headset with an iPhone over Bluetooth and connecting to its hotspot, it's possible to make and receive calls and access the internet. With MyGlass, now it's just simpler to take care of the more tedious aspects of Glass ownership.

This Article Originally Posted at theverge.com

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Samsung Launches a Gamepad for Android

Following Apple's support for third-party gamepads with its iOS 7 update, Samsung has introduced its own gamepad for Android phones. The ‘Smartphone GamePad' syncs up with your Android-powered phone via Bluetooth, unlike Apple's gamepads which need to be physically attached. While designed with Galaxy owners in mind, all phones powered by Android 4.1 with a screen size of 4 to 6.3 inches will be able to use the pad. To make things easier for early adopters, Samsung has included a list of all games on the Google Play Store compatible with the gamepad, and will update the list as games are added.

The GamePad has been significantly redesigned since its initial reveal earlier this year, and the final version sports a curvaceous design, pair of analogue sticks, eight-way directional pad, four buttons and the usual shoulder triggers. Hitting the "play" button in the centre of the pad will launch you into Samsung's accompanying Mobile Console app, where you'll be able purchase compatible games. Currently, the GamePad is only available in Europe, with no firm word as to when it'll be released in other markets.

This Article Originally Posted at ign.com

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Viber Desktop Launches On Windows 8

Viber has been busy lately with the launch of new revenue-generating features like a Sticker Market and Viber Out, but today the company is focused on expanding its reach with the release of Viber for Windows 8. Viber first launched on the desktop back in May, with support for PC and Mac. Today, the company is extending the offer to Windows 8-powered users, with features tailored especially to the operating system. In the Windows 8 version of Viber desktop, users can pin conversations to their Start screen, snap Viber to the side of the screen with Snap View, and search for Viber contacts using the universal search charm. As is the case with other versions of Viber, Windows 8 users will also be able to switch between desktop and mobile with a single push of a button. Here’s what CEO and founder Talmon Marco had to say about the release:

his is the natural next step for Viber following our support for Windows Phone 8, bringing a fully compatible and custom designed version of Viber to Microsoft’s touch-friendly OS. Windows 8 is an exciting platform to develop for, and brings a whole new set of UI elements and unique functionality to Viber for the first time. We are excited to support Viber users on Windows 8 and this is part of our commitment to wide, cross platform availability. Viber recently launched a competitive calling feature that lets Viber users call non-viber users on either mobile or landline, the same way that Skype works. The main difference between the two is price, with Viber costing far less than Skype in most situations. If you’re interested in learning more about Viber, check out the website here. This Article Originally Posted at techcrunch.com

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Christmas eCards Greeting | New Year Cards - Free Android App

Christmas is coming soon. The number of people are searching for Free Christmas Greeting Cards & New Year Cards on the web. So here I have shared best e-Cards App for Android, which offers free  greeting e cards for New Year 2014 and Christmas Occasion. You can easily customize cards by adding Text, Images, Smiles etc.. & express your feelings, Wishes and Loves and send them to your family, friends and dear ones on the occasion of Christmas 2013 & New Year 2014. The E-cards Android App also offers some other cards like Birthday, Love & Valentine, Friendship, Anniversary, Diwali, Environment. This App is developed by Weblineindia. You can Install from Google Play Store at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wli.ecard&hl=en

Wish you happy New Year and Merry Christmas to all.

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Facebook gets sassy with new Like sticker pack for Messenger

Mobile messaging stickers are hot stuff right now, and Facebook is riffing on the trend with a new set of stickers that create some new poses for its iconic Like button hand. According to AllFacebook, the pack was created a few months ago during a hackathon.

I can definitely see myself getting plenty of use out of the thumbs-down sticker. Just don’t go too crazy texting, or you’ll have to reply with a sore thumb:

You can find the set as a free download in the Sticker Store on the Messenger app. Will Facebook Users ‘Like’ New Stickers? [AllFacebook]

This Article Originally Posted at thenextweb.com

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Indian gamers attacked more than 2.07 lakh times in 2013: Kaspersky Lab

Just days after the launch of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, Kaspersky Lab experts have discovered that PC gamers around the globe were hit by a massive number of attacks in 2013. Currently, Kaspersky Lab has identified 4.6 million pieces of gaming focused malware, with the total number of attacks facing gamers hitting 11.7 million globally. On average, users were hit by 34,000 attacks related to gaming malware daily. Russian gamers were the worst hit of all, as hackers made 8,813,050 attempts on them from 1 January to December 2013. Vietnam was in second with 503,947, followed by China on 376,058.

Gamers face all kinds of different digital attempts on their systems. Underground forums are ridden with cyber crooks selling access to people’s gaming accounts, such as the portal and marketplace Steam. The market for usernames and passwords is fuelled by attacks on the gaming companies themselves. Earlier this year, Kaspersky Lab detected a major espionage campaign on a range of massively multiplayer online games makers, with source code and other valuable data stolen.

Malware types target specific games, such as the hugely popular Minecraft. Earlier this year, a fake Minecraft tool built with Java promised to give the player powers such as banning other users, but was stealing usernames and passwords in the background. When Grand Theft Auto V landed earlier this year, various sites offered fake downloads to access the record-smashing game for free. But when users tried to get the game, all they got was malware - a classic example of powerful names getting abused to lure victims into downloading malicious code.

Then there’s the typical scams, like phishing. Slews of e-mails are sent around every time a big gaming launch happens, and at Christmas, attempting to lure users into handing over data or money with the promise of discounts or cheap gaming goods.

“Gaming has an ever increasing fanbase, which also means that the number of potential victims for cyber criminals is rising as well. The cyber criminals are taking a lot of effort into their attacks and we can see the upsurge in sophistication. Especially in times like Christmas, when a lot of new games are being released, gamers need to be attentive stay secure,” says Christian Funk, Senior Virus Analyst, Global Research & Analysis Team.

Here’s Kaspersky Lab’s top five tips for gaming security:

1. Don’t click through on any offers that look too good to be true, whether from your inbox or on social networks like Facebook or Twitter. If an offer does come through that looks legitimate, ensure the sender is trusted before hitting a link or handing over any details. If in doubt, contact the official company the sender claims to be from.

2. Use strong and varied passwords across your gaming accounts. As we’ve seen this year, gaming companies get hacked and logins are leaked. If you don’t have different credentials, getting one set stolen means all your different accounts using that same password could be compromised. Consider investing in a password manager, as it will give you simple, smart protection.

3. Get a good quality anti-virus. With the rafts of gaming malware out there, and the increasing sophistication of the malicious software, you’ll need some level of protection against it. You’ll need AV that goes beyond signature-based detection to look at file reputation, if you want to stop the smartest malware getting on your system.

4. Be careful whom you befriend. It’s easy to make friends in virtual worlds today, but not all are doing so innocently. Beware anyone who asks for your personal details, as they may want to do more than just contact you.

5. Only download titles from legitimate sellers. If you’re downloading an illegal copy of a game, you aren’t just breaking the law. You’re risking getting malware on your machine, as crooks often disguise game files as malicious software.

This Article Originally Posted at informationweek.in

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Google Android Adds More Gaming Tools for Apps Developers

The new tools let apps developers add cool new features, such as realistic physics reactions, to their games. Google has released some useful new development features for game apps developers, including the ability to add realistic physics actions to their games for fans. The new capabilities were unveiled in a Dec. 11 post on the Android Developers Blog. "In this mobile world, games aren't just for the hardcore MMOG fan anymore, they're for everyone; in fact, three out of four people with an Android phone or tablet play games," the post states. "Today, we're adding more tools to your gaming toolbox, like the open sourcing of a 2D physics library, as well as new features to the Google Play game services offering, like a plug-in for Unity." The open source release of LiquidFun, which is a new C++ 2D rigid-body physics library that includes fluid simulation, will make it easier for developers to add realistic physics to their games, according to the post. "Based on Box2D, LiquidFun features particle-based fluid simulation," the post states. "Game developers can use it for new game mechanics and add realistic physics to game play. Designers can use the library to create beautiful fluid interactive experiences." The LiquidFun library is written in C++, so any platform that has a C++ compiler can use it, the post states. "To help with this, we have provided a method to build the LiquidFun library, example applications, and unit tests for Android, Linux, OSX and Windows." The latest release of LiquidFun can be downloaded from the LiquidFun project page on GitHub so that games developers can experiment with it in their apps. For games developers who are using Unity, the cross-platform game engine from Unity Technologies, Google is now making it easier to integrate game services using a new Google Play Games plug-in for Unity, according to the post. "This initial version of the plug-in supports sign-in, achievements, leaderboards and cloud save on Android and iOS. You can download the plug-in from the Play Games project page on GitHub, along with documentation and sample code." Changes for games developers are also coming to the Google Play Store in February 2014, according to the post, to make it easier for developers to categorize and market their games apps, the post states. New categories to be introduced, such as Simulation, Role Playing, and Educational, will help customers find the games and help developers match their wares to customers who are seeking them, the post states. "Developers can now use the Google Play Developer Console to choose a new category for their apps if the Application Type is 'Games.' The New Category field in the Store Listing will set the future category for your game." The new categories won't change the settings for existing games on Google Play until the new categories go live in February 2014, the post states. Google is often building tools for games developers to market and commercialize their apps. In November, Google launched a new inexpensive language translation service to Android developers to help them get their apps translated so they can sell them in other countries. The new service is expected to cost about $75 for a small app to about $150 for a large app for each language translation. The App Translation Service was previewed in May at the Google I/O developer's conference and was launched now to help Android developers find new markets for their apps. Many app developers participated in the App Translation Service pilot program earlier this year, including the developers of Zombie Ragdoll, who used the service to launch their new game simultaneously in 20 languages in August 2013. In July, Google began a push to encourage Android developers to create more games for tablets to attract game players to the popular devices. To help grow that market more, Google released its new Google Play Games app, which lets games players link up with friends online so they can see what they are playing and play together.

This Article Originally Posted at eweek.com