Android apps and games that are free for a short time include Evertale, Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD, Sphaze, Last Plant on Earth, Rooftop Snipers, Dino Rush, and Out There Chronicles - Ep. 2.
Kingdom Rush is a tower defense game available on iOS and Android, considered the pinnacle of the genre with tight unit balance, intuitive controls, inventive level design, and a comic book aesthetic.
Netflix has announced that Squid Game: Unleashed will be free-to-play for everyone, including non-Netflix members, with no ads or in-app purchases. The game will be released on December 17th and is described as a more violent version of Stumble or Fall Guys, inspired by the deadly Korean drama.
Epic Games has partnered with Telefónica to have its mobile storefront pre-installed on millions of compatible Android devices sold by Telefónica networks, offering popular games like Fortnite and Fall Guys.
Users globally spent 1 billion on mobile app purchases in 2023. Over 95% of mobile apps in the global AdTech market utilize SDKs. Custom SDKs enable advanced features like targeted advertising, real-time bidding, and diverse ad formats. SDKs facilitate comprehensive tracking of user engagement and ad performance metrics. Partnering with a programmatic advertising company can simplify ad management processes for publishers. The integration of SDKs is expected to remain in high demand through 2025 and beyond, aligning with regulatory frameworks like GDPR and CCPA.
Platforms like Yourmodule allow users to create apps without coding skills. Yourmodule offers a user-friendly interface, customization options, and useful features such as push notifications. Users can select from various templates and utilize drag-and-drop tools for app development. The platform provides scalability and support resources, making it accessible for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The app creation process is streamlined for ease of use, allowing users to preview their app before publishing it on the Google Play Store.
Medabots Survivors is a new addition to the Medabots series, set to be released in February 2025 for iOS and Android users. The game will be free-to-play with optional in-app purchases, allowing players to recruit over 30 different Medabots with unique skills and abilities. The game will feature simple yet engaging controls, new Medabots designed by popular illustrators, and a mix of strategy and action gameplay.
Sane Scrolling is an Android app developed by IJagan that blocks short-form videos on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram while allowing access to features like direct messaging and feeds. Users can set timers to limit their video consumption, and once the timer expires, they can watch an ad for additional viewing time. The app includes advertisements, and a payment is required to block videos across multiple apps. In-app purchases are one-time fees, not subscriptions. The free version allows timer extensions through ads, while paid users incur an extra fee for extensions. Future updates may introduce features like per-app timers and the ability to block scrolling through feeds.
Microsoft and Google are in conflict over the sale of Xbox games via the Xbox Games app on Android devices. Sarah Bond from Xbox confirmed that the functionality for in-app purchases is developed but stalled due to a court-issued administrative stay. Microsoft wants Google to allow direct game sales through the app, while Google claims such capabilities have always existed. Currently, game purchases go through the Google Play Store, which incurs fees that Microsoft wants to avoid. The court ruling prevents Google from requiring developers to use Google Play Billing but does not stop them from directing users to other payment methods. Google argues that its restrictions are to maintain a secure environment for users, although this concern may be less relevant for established companies like Xbox and Microsoft.
