Amazon App Store: Free App of the Day

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Fri, February 17, 2012: Going Nuts

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Fri, February 17, 2012 is Going Nuts!



Application Description:

Going Nuts is a fun game for Android that involves navigating a cute flying squirrel through dense forests while gathering acorns. Enjoy power-ups, upgrades, exciting 3D graphics, OpenFeint achievements, and much more.

Go the Distance

As you fly though lush trees, burnt forests, and other landscapes, avoid colliding with trees and be sure to watch out for owls, bad nuts, and TNT tied to balloons. After each flight, see how far you flew and how many acorns you gathered. Level up and gain rewards by completing goals like collecting 50 nuts total or flying 1,000 meters in one try. You can also smash through obstacles with helmets or dress up as a classic stunt-person.

Go Shopping

Grab some extra gear and get outfitted at the Shop

After you've collected a stash of nuts, you might want to visit the Shop where you can buy power-ups, upgrades, and outfits. Get a Crash Helmet that allows you to survive one collision with a tree, a Magnet that pulls acorns toward you, or a Head Start that gives you a big flying boost. These and other goodies will set you back a few hundred or thousand acorns.

If you're in the market for some new duds, you'll be happy to know that the Shop offers an assortment of squirrel outfits, from Stuntman and Hot Rod to Skeleton and Flower Power. You can also check out your stats to find out how many acorns you grabbed, your longest flight, and the details of all your deaths.

Go Nuts

If you feel like flying all out, look into the various fun achievements available, including collecting 1,000 frozen nuts to achieve the Winter Coat, hitting 10 owls for the Avian Flu, and flying 200 meters without collecting a single nut to earn the Allergic to Nuts achievement. Show off with OpenFeint leaderboards and have fun Going Nuts!


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Sat, February 18, 2012: Robin Hood: Twisted Fairy Tales

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Sat, February 18, 2012 is Robin Hood: Twisted Fairy Tales!



Application Description:

Can you find the mismatch?

Make Robin Hood's big decisions

Robin Hood and his gang are ready for an adventure, but this adventure is a little--well, mismatched. Help pave the way for the prince of thieves by comparing two beautifully illustrated scenes from the story. To a rookie, they would appear to be the same; however, the trained eye knows better. The benevolent thievery of Robin Hood rests on your shoulders. The story must go on but it can't until you reveal the subtle differences in each illustration.

Match the Mismatch

Viewing the split screen, use your finger to touch the mismatched spot on one of the illustrations. A small circle on the other illustration will hover over the exact spot you're touching. Let it hover for a second over the mismatched place to indicate you've made a decision. If you've correctly identified a mismatch, you'll earn points. Tread carefully, though--you'll lose points if you're incorrect.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Each scene has a determined number of mismatches. The story cannot move forward until you find a specific amount. Choose to move on once you've found the bare minimum or find them all.

At points in the story, Robin will interrupt your keen eye in need of a little advice. Should you assault the caravan again or find the UFO? Robin leaves all the big decisions up to you.

This mismatched tale has four possible endings so don't assume there are no consequences to your decisions. Remember, you're making fairy-tale history here.


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Sun, February 19, 2012: Mahjong Artifacts

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Sun, February 19, 2012 is Mahjong Artifacts!



Application Description:

Match all the tiles in this layout

The Hunt is On!

Ready to search the world looking for treasure? Mahjong Artifacts will take you on an epic puzzle-quest! The prequel to Mahjong Artifacts: Chapter 2, you'll be occupied for hours with everything it has to offer.

This is a classic Mahjong tile matching puzzle game--match and remove two tiles with the same symbols that can be shifted either left or right without disturbing any other tiles. Clear out all the tiles to finish the layout before you run out of moves to make.

But that's not all--Mahjong Artifacts also features special tiles with powerful abilities that open up new strategies to clear tiles. Use them wisely, and you'll get far.

Game On!

Three game modes offer a wide variety of play experiences. Story mode features the epic artifact-hunting quest, with 25 layouts in five exotic locations. Classic mode allows you to choose from 100 layouts to clear. Then there's Endless mode, which challenges you to keep removing tiles from an ever-rising tower. How long can you last?

Mahjong Artifacts boasts 27 beautiful backgrounds, five artistic tile sets, and music tracks inspired by ancient cultures. Exercise your planning skills and guile to take out all the tiles!


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Mon, February 20, 2012: Calculator

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Mon, February 20, 2012 is Calculator!



Application Description:

An all-in-one calculator with everything you need

Add the handy Calculator app to your Android device, and you'll wonder how you got along without it. From the simple yet beautiful interface to the added features, Calculator is a must-have. Designed to replace the less-than-desirable stock calculator on Android devices, this calculator not only looks great but also has an intuitive design and full functionality.

Fully functional calculator with memory features

All-in-one Calculator

This calculator app is ideal for kids, college students, and adults. It's perfect for simply managing your budget as well as for tackling those tough trigonometry problems in your math class with Sin, Cos, Tan, inverse trig, and hyperbolic functions. You can even change the calculator's functionality on the fly. Leave the calculator in portrait view to see just a simple calculator, or turn the calculator on its side to reveal a scientific calculator.

You can choose between three different calculator layouts depending on your needs. The Default Layout features a standard 10-key calculator in portrait mode and scientific calculator in landscape mode with advanced functions such as square root, exponents, factorials, and more. It can also calculate in both Radian and degree mode. The Business Layout adds a '%' key in portrait mode and a '00' key. The Simple Layout keeps the 10-key calculator in both portrait and landscape mode when all you need is a simple calculator.

Other Great Features

Change the look and feel of the calculator to suit your preference. The app includes a variety of different skins to match your device. The memory buttons (M+, M-, MR, and MC) are fully functional. Calculator will even remember the value stored when you close the app.

Calculator looks great from the smallest to the largest screens as well as low and high-density screens. Calculator supports App2SD for 2.2+ Android devices.


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Tue, February 21, 2012: Tracing ABC

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Tue, February 21, 2012 is Tracing ABC!



Application Description:

Follow the stars

Lift your finger to start a new line

Strawberries are shaped like hearts

Two tracing modes

Get your little one on track to perfect penmanship with the Tracing ABC app for your Android device. Ideal for children four years and older, the Tracing ABC app has a simple and engaging interface designed to help children print letters, numbers, and various shapes with ease and confidence.

It's as Easy as...

Choose among four practice options: capital letters, lower-case letters, numbers, and shapes. For the beginners with clumsy little fingers, the Guided Tracing Mode is a good place to start and Free Style Mode offers more of a challenge.

Just Learning

The Guided Tracing Mode displays a large, transparent letter on a chalkboard. A bright, green star indicates where your child should begin, followed by a path of fading yellow stars. To properly print the letter, your child will follow the yellow star path, beginning with the brightest, green star. If it's necessary to lift the chalk for a new line, a new bright green star will appear indicating such.

Guided Tracing Mode makes it impossible to go outside of the lines. It's best for simply familiarizing your child with the letters, and providing positive feedback and encouragement.

I Think I Got It

Free Style Tracing Mode offers a more organic writing experience when your child is ready for more of a challenge. While the star path is still there, the chalk line follows the exact path of your child's finger. If your little one gets sloppy, the line will turn red. Each effort is awarded one, two, or three stars. Children may also be encouraged to simply try again.

A is for Alligator

After successfully tracing a letter, the overhead screen is pulled down displaying a word and photo of something beginning with that letter. Likewise, children will see a photo which represents the numbers and shapes as well.


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Wed, February 22, 2012: Dominoes

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Wed, February 22, 2012 is Dominoes!



Application Description:

The game of Dominoes has been around for thousands of years. Historically carved from ivory or animal bone, the oldest known domino set was found in Tutankhamen's tomb. Dominoes games have been played by kings and presidents, and now Dominoes the app, from Polyclef Software, brings this ancient game to your Android device.

Pick from four different board colors

Straight Dominoes, AKA Muggins

Dominoes keeps things simple with one basic domino game. Known as Straight Dominoes, Fives Up, All Fives, or Muggins, it is the most common variation of the game and is relatively easy to learn. Each player starts with seven dominoes from a 28-tile double six set. Players take turns laying down tiles, making sure that each tile has a value that matches the tile they are laying it next to, and scoring points whenever the total of the open ends adds up to a multiple of five. The game ends when one of the players reaches 250 points.

See which dominoes have been played

You Against the Computer

Dominoes features a computer AI opponent that will help you hone your skills for the next time you're playing against a real person. The interface is intuitive--simply drag dominoes on to the playing area just like you would in real life. Point totals are calculated automatically. In order to make the best use of limited screen real estate, some of the inner dominoes may become hidden as play progresses, but there is an option to show all played dominoes at any time.

A Few Simple Options

Keeping with the simple theme, Dominoes has only a few options to choose from. You can select one of four different board colors, and can play with or without sound. Players can alternate turns, or the first player out can go first each round. Lastly, games can be re-set at any time if things aren't going well.


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Thu, February 23, 2012: Wikinvest Ad-Free

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Thu, February 23, 2012 is Wikinvest Ad-Free!



Application Description:

Investment Insight and Understanding

Wikinvest Portfolio for Android tracks all of your investment accounts, all in one place. Set up your investment and finance accounts on Wikinvest.com, or add them directly from the application so you can follow all of your investments wherever you go. Wikinvest's secure connection automatically imports your stock, ETF, and mutual fund holdings into one view and updates nightly so you never have to enter your trades or holdings into a portfolio management tool again.

Check trends, news, pro analysis, and more

Every Time, It's Personal

Import holdings from more than 60 brokerages, including Ameriprise Financial, Edward Jones, Etrade, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Hewitt, Janus, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, OptionsXpress, Prudential, Salomon Smith Barney, Scottrade, Sharebuilder, Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Thinkorswim, T. Rowe Price, UBS, USAA, Vanguard, Wachovia, Zecco, and many more.

Don't see your brokerage in the list? Let the developer know. You can still use the Wikinvest Portfolio even if your brokerages aren't supported by setting up your portfolios and watchlists manually on Wikinvest.com or in the app.

Dig deeper with the investment news feed

Rotate to compare your performance to major indices with performance and account value charts. Stay up-to-date with the markets each day with real-time quotes and news for your entire portfolio along with top news and quotes from the general markets. Then, research your next investment with company charts, news, community analysis, and fundamentals data.

Safety and Security First, Always

The app's servers are protected by 24/7 on-site security and use 256-bit SSL encryption for all of the data. None of your data is personally identifiable. This portfolio tracker is read-only; you cannot make trades from this platform. Wikinvest has been reviewed by Verisign, McAfee, TRUSTe, as well as security experts from Amazon.com.

Brokerage import is limited to U.S. brokerages that support OFX at this time. More brokerages will be added in the coming months. Options and fixed income products can be imported, but historical prices are not supported at this time.

Reviews

"The new portfolio-management tool from Wikinvest.com is already the most advanced of its kind." - Barron's

"It's the moment all you finance and stock market junkies have all been waiting for: real-time, streaming, all-inclusive tracking of your portfolio drawn from whichever combination of popular brokerages you use." - Wire


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Fri, February 24, 2012: Astral Plague

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Fri, February 24, 2012 is Astral Plague!



Application Description:

Dive into hours and hours of intense top-down shooting gameplay

Defend humanity from destruction in Astral Plague!

Zap 'Em

Play as Captain Riley of the spaceship SEPP Paladin, and blast your way through the cosmos. Your mission: To defend humanity against the invasion of hostile aliens. The motives of these Cholerans are unclear, but they are bent on destroying everything in their path!

Zap those aliens to smithereens in this fun, addicting action game. Play through tons of varied levels, and get lost in the deep storyline.

Get Hooked

Astral Plague's gameplay is simple but unique. Combining classic top-down shooters and "tower defense" elements, it is a test of both your reflexes and strategic skills. The intuitive touchscreen controls make it easy to steer the ship and shoot the bad guys.

Play through multiple chapters filled with rich story and varied levels. Engage in planetary protection, escort convoys, and see how long you can survive. Upgrade your arsenal with in-game power-ups , and tailor the SEPP Paladin to your playing style.


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Sat, February 25, 2012: Aces Traffic Puzzle Pack

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Sat, February 25, 2012 is Aces Traffic Puzzle Pack!



Application Description:

Get me out of here!

Parking Lot Blues

Honk! Honk! You're trapped! You're stuck in a crowded parking lot, so you must use masterful strategy to maneuver the cars and clear a path for your grand escape. With 480 different puzzles, Aces Traffic Pack is a challenge for even the most sophisticated drivers. This puzzler offers 80 puzzles per level from Novice, Amateur, Rookie, Pro, All Star, and finally Ace. You'll always have to come up with a new escape plan.

Get those limos out of the way

The bird's-eye view of each parking disaster provides a clear field of vision and perspective. For further ease of use, apply the gridlines to help visualize your next move.

King of the Road

You can't be a road king if you don't keep track of your stats. Aces Traffic Pack keeps a variety of records. Keep tabs on your overall stats, level stats, and even stats for specific puzzles. The online high scores and statistic tracking adds a competitive element, so you can compete against yourself or challenge a friend to beat your best time or lowest move count. See which puzzles you've easily escaped, which are giving you traffic nightmares, and which ones you've haven't solved yet.

Aces Traffic Pack features colorful backdrops of cityscapes with open starry skies and the rumbling of car engines. The racecar-themed interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, but there's nothing easy about figuring out your escape route.


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Sun, February 26, 2012: Radiant HD

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Sun, February 26, 2012 is Radiant HD!



Application Description:

Blast your way through asteroid fields and enemy forces

Switch between weapons in game by tapping on your ship and choosing your desired weapon

Spend credits to upgrade your weapons

Oppose the evil Supercreep and his legions of 8-bit followers

You are First Space Sergeant Max Blaster, fighter pilot and archenemy of evil space creeps everywhere. Sharp-witted with even sharper reflexes, it's up to you to dodge asteroid fields and decimate aliens attacking from the top of the screen. Blast forward and take a stand against the odious Supercreep and his synchronized hordes to stop them from destroying all humans in this challenging, colorful space shooter.

Blending the Classic and Contemporary

Radiant HD gives you arcade shoot 'em up goodness the way you like it, blending retro tropes like limited movement (right and left only) with modern takes on the genre such as upgradeable weapons and on-screen power-ups.

Battle on one of three difficulty settings through a three-part story with over 100 levels. Collect power-ups, upgrade an impressive arsenal, and dodge your foes to stay alive. Destroy over 10 huge bosses like the Planet Cruncher, the Hunters, and the Supervisor. The challenges may be steep, but the power at your disposal is staggering.

Big Guns for a Big Threat

Blasting asteroids, groups of baddies, and larger enemies can reveal credits in 25, 50, and 100 increments. Collect these and every few stages you'll get a chance to spend them on upgrades to your guns. Each weapon can go up to level 10, and the rate of fire and number of rounds fired with each shot will improve as you buy upgrades. Invest wisely in each of these interchangeable extensions like you would in a role-playing game to smooth out your weaknesses and prepare for any challenge that may come your way. They include:

Vulcan Cannon, a traditional blaster that fires rapidly but is fairly weakBio Blaster, a small, slow shot that deals enormous damage upon impactPlasma Gun, a well-rounded weapon with moderate speed and firepowerDisruptor Laser, a powerful but slow laser that carves through hordes of enemiesSeeking Missiles, homing rockets that steer toward the nearest creepSmart Gun, small, rapid shots that fire straight then curve toward the nearest enemy

Grab Passing Power-Ups

Radiant HD doesn't just ask you to dodge rocks and return enemy fire; it rewards you for your destruction and smooth moves with helpful power-ups. Like collecting credits, other power-ups may appear when you destroy your enemies. Unlike credits, though, these goodies will sate your need for instant gratification. They include:

Energy Shield, a guard that covers the front of your ship and absorbs painful projectilesMegablast, a screen-clearing blast that wipes out all visible enemiesTime Freeze, a convenient time stopper that lets you gun down your foes while they sit helplessVarious gun power-ups, an instant increase to the level of the weapon indicated on the power-up icon

Connect to Facebook and Share High Scores

Defeating your enemies in quick succession increases your score multiplier and lets you rack up huge high scores. Sign in via Facebook so you can challenge your friends and compare scores without ever leaving the game.

Invite your friends by posting a link to your Facebook wall. View a list of your Facebook friends who play Radiant HD. Compare your high scores with those of friends on your leaderboard. You can even share your in-game achievements on your wall.

Compatibility

This HD version of Radiant is optimized for tablets and high-end handsets (Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S, DROID, Desire, Incredible, myTouch 4G, G2, EVO, Nexus One, Nexus S, etc.). Try the non-HD version if you have a lower-spec device.


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Mon, February 27, 2012: Whiteboard Pro

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Mon, February 27, 2012 is Whiteboard Pro!



Application Description:

Create simple whiteboard masterpieces, or add details for more complexity

Choose from 3 line widths, 4 colors, and 4 shapes

Jot down ideas, sketch plans, or just doodle with Whiteboard Pro, an Android app that offers a simple way to let your creativity roam. Draw shapes and erase them, just like on a real whiteboard. Choose from a variety of easy ways to fine-tune your drawings, and share your creations with your friends.

The Board That's Never Boring

Whiteboard Pro is all about simplicity. The toolbar interface is a snap to use, and it makes creating a drawing quick and intuitive. Whether you want to express your inner creative self or just play a quick game of tic-tac-toe, you'll find it easy to get started.

Don't be fooled by the app's ease of use, however; there are still plenty of opportunities to customize your work. Choose from four instant shapes (line, rectangle, circle, and freehand), four colors (black, red, blue, and green), and three line widths. It's easy to set these features and create one-of-a-kind images with very little legwork.

As you draw, use the pan and zoom features to add details. Saving, opening, and deleting files is a breeze, and the "infinite undo" feature means you can modify your work at any step along the way.

When you've completed your masterpiece, you can share it via e-mail, picture message, Bluetooth, Evernote, Catch, and more. You can also export any drawing to PNG, JPG, or SVG formats.


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Tue, February 28, 2012: My First Tangrams

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Tue, February 28, 2012 is My First Tangrams!



Application Description:

Enjoy the clean interface and intuitive controls

Have fun with trains and other kid-friendly puzzle objects

Smart Fun

My First Tangrams includes 36 Tangram-style puzzles that have been simplified for young children. Featuring vibrant colors, smooth animations, and a clean interface, this app helps kids recognize shapes and objects while improving spatial skills and having fun.

Bells and Whistles

Puzzles appear on a wooden backdrop, with the puzzle outlines on the left and colorful puzzle pieces randomly arranged on the right. The pieces are already properly oriented, so rotation is not required. Simply touch a puzzle piece and drag it to the appropriate space. If correctly placed, you'll be rewarded with the sound of a bell.

Puzzle-Solving Star

My First Tangrams features kid-friendly objects including a boat, a fish, a house, a flower, and much more. You'll also enjoy relaxing background music while you play. Best of all, you'll feel like a puzzle-solving star when you hear the applause after successfully completing each puzzle. Have fun learning shapes and solving puzzles with My First Tangrams.


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Wed, February 29, 2012: Shopper's Paradise HD

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Wed, February 29, 2012 is Shopper's Paradise HD!



Application Description:

Build up your town

Tycoon 101

Become a retail tycoon and outsmart your competition before the last customer leaves town. In Shopper's Paradise HD, it's up to you to build a retail empire that will rule the business world.

Manage your staff

Empire Builder

Build or buy stores, movie theaters, hotels, and warehouses. Hire and manage employees, and get the best locations. Keep tabs on specific employees such as cashiers, clerks, and managers. Schedule sales to get more customers in the doors. Watch your town grow as you grow a variety of businesses.

Homeland Security

Make sure you don't suffer from "inventory shrinkage" from thieves. Hire police officers to keep your complex safe. Maintain your properties and catch shoplifters that cut into your profits.

Shopper's Paradise HD features a variety of maps such as Easyville, Pharmacity, and Snake Road, among other scenic locales. Play at three different levels of difficulty. Can you build that Shopper's Paradise that every retail maven dreams about?


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Thu, March 1, 2012: Daily Ab Workout

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Thu, March 1, 2012 is Daily Ab Workout!



Application Description:

The In-Out Teaser hits your upper and lower abs

Work Those Abs!

If you're looking to tighten and strengthen those abdominal muscles, Daily Ab Workout is the app for you. Core exercises such as abdominal workouts are important because your core is where all the body's movements originate. The abdominal muscles work with your back muscles to control trunk motion, such as twisting and bending. The abs also help support and protect the internal organs.

Three Challenging Routines

The Daily Ab Workout app offers three different ab routines for both men and women. These five- to ten-minute routines guide you through 30 of the best ab-sculpting exercises. Demonstrated by a certified personal trainer, the exercises target all major abdominal muscles to strengthen your core and tone your abs. Select a specific workout or randomize them, and choose to work out for 5, 7.5, or 10 minutes.

Each workout will make your belly earn its paycheck. For example, the first workout includes a Basic Crunch, Right and Left Oblique Crunch, Bicycle Crunch, Reverse Crunch, Long Arm Cruch, Crossover Crunch, Half Curl, Vertical Leg Crunch, and the infamous Plank. The other two workouts are just as tough and comprehensive.

Easy Interface

The simple interface of the app, complete with animations and a timer, allows you to easily follow along and understand each exercise. Let Daily Ab Workout be your personal trainer, and your stomach muscles will thank you.


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Fri, March 2, 2012: Gravity Burst

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Fri, March 2, 2012 is Gravity Burst!



Application Description:

Press and hold to aim; release to fire

Take out the green aircraft

Gravity Burst is a 2D physics-based arcade game that requires you to shoot enemies from your orbital base, rather than chaotically flying thorough the cosmos firing at everything. Using the slingshot effect of other planets, carefully launch your missile to take out all enemies by pulling the trigger only once. This is a much more cautious and calculated approach.

Don't Fight Harder; Shoot Smarter

The answer is physics. By aiming your missile strategically, the gravitational pull of the planet will keep your missile in orbit--unless, like Newton taught us, an external force is applied. In other words, don't crash into something. Your enemy lingers somewhere among the planets. If you miscalculate, your missile may crash into the planet or other obstacles before taking out the enemy aircraft.

Carefully assess your environment when planning your attack. Determine what could get in the way of your missile's orbit and try to navigate around it. All obstacles and enemy aircraft remain stagnant, so you are not aiming at a moving target.

Staying in Motion

With more than 90 unique levels, two game modes, and three exclusive bonus levels just for Amazon customers, you've got plenty of missiles to keep in motion. Additionally, as you progress through levels you'll earn unlockable content and achievements.

Note: Not compatible with LG Optimus. BROADCAST_STICKY and INTERNET permissions are required for apps that leverage Adobe AIR.


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Sat, March 3, 2012: Casino Blackjack Pro

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Sat, March 3, 2012 is Casino Blackjack Pro!



Application Description:

Will you hit, stay, or double down?

See your session's breakdown and stats

The casino comes to you with the Casino Blackjack Pro app for Android. Whether you are a casual gambler or hard-core card counter, Casino Blackjack Pro is sure to fit the bill. With four unique game modes, customizable settings, intuitive design, and touch-screen controls, you can get your blackjack fix anytime, anywhere. Are you feeling lucky?

Hit, Stay, Double Down, or Split?

The game follows standard casino rules for blackjack. Pick your bet and once the cards are dealt, you can choose 'Hit' to receive another card, 'Stay' to face the dealer's card, and also 'Double' or 'Split' when available. You can also Surrender your hand at the beginning of the deal if you choose to fold and only lose half of your bet. Are you a risk taker who hits at 17 or will you play it safe and stay?

Four Exciting Game Modes

Casino Blackjack Pro features multiple game modes to keep both novice and expert players engaged. Regular Mode is a standard blackjack simulator that provides a range of great features, such as rule customization, Expected Value (EV) calculation for every play, and a number of card-counting systems.

Cheat Mode stacks the deck in your favor, making it harder to bust. Sim Mode is a practice tool that allows you play out various scenarios you may face in a live game. In X-Ray Mode you have the option of peeking at the dealer's hole card. This makes it a lot easier to pile up those chips!

Card Counting Systems and Custom Settings

For those that want to take down 'The House,' Casino Blackjack Pro offers five card counting systems: Hi-Lo, KO, Omega II, Wizard Ace/Five, and Zen Count. You can also create or input your own card counting system and enter a value for each card in a suit. The app lets you customize a variety of other settings, such as the number of decks used, when to shuffle the cards, whether the dealer hits a 'soft 17,' and if the expected value is shown.


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Sun, March 4, 2012: Robo 3: Gears of Love

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Sun, March 4, 2012 is Robo 3: Gears of Love!



Application Description:

This isn't like laser tag

First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Baby...

A robot's reproduction is a very interesting, but rather laborious process. You have to wrestle with the problem creating of a new cybernetic organism. So our good friends the robot couple Robo and Eny have decided to make a baby. Unfortunately, they don't have the suitable components handy. Microchips cost a lot in shops, and modern processors are lacking, even on the black market.

A Parent's Work is Never Done

Robo would do anything for a happy future for his cyber-child. That's why he has to penetrate a frozen military laboratory. However, it's not easy getting there because the laboratory's factories are located on a gigantic proving ground. This vast territory is full of abandoned machinery, deadly lasers and reflectors, and dotted with portals and tunnels. There are few brave enough who'd dare enter this zone, let alone pass through it from beginning to end.

Every level of the game is a maze full of different obstacles, traps, and dangerous equipment. Upon passing 30 levels, you can use the level editor and try to create your own levels, or download the creations of other players.


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Mon, March 5, 2012: NoteCalendar

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Mon, March 5, 2012 is NoteCalendar!



Application Description:

Keep tabs on your monthly tasks

Organize your events

Get Your Calendar Under Control

NoteCalendar allows you to organize your monthly tasks with ease. Save your notes and memos to the calendar. NoteCalendar features the option to add memos to an easy-to-read calendar. Simply tap the day you want to make a note for, and then add your memo. From there, you can set a color tab that shows up on the calendar. Tapping on the day brings up the memo you wrote.

Your Calendar, Your Way

Customize the calendar to your preference, including starting day of the week, touch sensitivity, weekly/monthly views, and standby mode. The arrow keys allow you to conveniently browse the calendar memos by going backward or forward through the days. Or, tap on Today button to go back to today's date. There is also a search option.

More Options

Schedule repeating events either by date range or by the day of the week. Toggle the alarm vibration on and off. You can also import/export the calendar from the SD card, as well as e-mail or post your events to Twitter and Facebook. And if you want to keep your calendar away from prying eyes, NoteCalendar supports password protection.


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Tue, March 6, 2012: Vegas Bowling

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Tue, March 6, 2012 is Vegas Bowling!



Application Description:

Can you get a strike?

Play standard 10-pin and keep score

Hungry for cash, and sick of hustlin' the same sad folks of the Vegas Strip casinos, these savvy swindlers have taken their game to the North Las Vegas bowling alleys looking for some easy strikes. It's time to play Vegas-style, physics-based finger bowling on your Android device.

10-pin Hustlin'

Lace your multi-colored loafers and shine your ball, this isn't just for recreation anymore. The ball will appear at the end of the lane when it's your turn. Pull the ball back and release it to throw the ball. Pull back further for a faster throw. To throw a curve ball, pull back and flick forward to the left or right--but mind the gutters.

For a curve ball with more precise aiming, move the ball all the way to the right or left. When the ball is spinning fast enough, move it back to the middle, pull back, and release. Alter the weight of the ball to your liking. Heavier balls don't go as fast but pack more of a punch when they hit.

Strikes and Spares

Like standard 10-pin score-keeping, you get two shots at knocking down all 10 pins. Earn a strike, and get another turn. Your total score is the same as how many pins you've knocked down. After each turn, you'll get to view your scorecard.

The sounds and graphics create the pleasant illusion that you're at a real bowling alley, with the exception of league-tees and beer bellies.


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Wed, March 7, 2012: Fantastic 4 in a Row HD

Today's free Amazon android app of the day for Wed, March 7, 2012 is Fantastic 4 in a Row HD!



Application Description:

Choose from 3 themes and 4 difficulty levels

4 in a Row has never been so much fun! It's just like the popular game you played as a kid, but without the easily lost and shaky plastic parts. Challenge the computer or play against a friend in two-player mode, and enjoy the nostalgic throw-back with fun new themes, sharp graphics, and easy touchscreen controls. The goals of the game are just as you remember: connect four or more pieces in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row.

Play against the computer or challenge a friend

Choose Your Theme and Difficulty Level

Whether you are in the mood for the classic checkers theme or something more seasonal, Fantastic 4 in a Row HD has three great themes to choose from. Classic features the traditional red and black checker game pieces you remember, while the Jammin' Sports theme will keep you pumped with basketball and soccer ball game pieces. The third theme confirms Christmas is great any time of year with red and blue ornaments as game pieces.

Once you select your theme, decide which difficulty level you're in the mood for. Easy is great for kids or those that might need a little refresher. Step it up with Medium, and really challenge yourself with the Hard and Expert difficulty levels.

Great Graphics and Fun Background Music

Throughout Fantastic 4 in a Row HD, you'll enjoy crisp graphics and intuitive controls. The game features 10 different songs so you can enjoy some tunes while you practice your 4-in-a-row skills. Of course, you can turn the music and sound effects on or off.


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