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May 16, 2025

Samsung Game Booster Plus lets you remap controllers and enhance game graphics

The Game Booster Plus module is now available for download on One UI 7 devices via the Galaxy Store. Some features of the module are not accessible on older devices. The module offers three menus for controller remapping, GPU settings for games, and game categorization. The GPU settings menu introduces new options for adjusting performance modes and settings on a per-game basis, but it requires a more modern Samsung phone. The game category settings allow users to designate any app as a game in the system, enhancing the quality and performance of emulated games.

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March 21, 2025

Epic Games is offering a free game weekly on its Android app store

- Epic is offering weekly free games for Android users through the Epic Games Store - Users can download Super Meat Boy Forever and Eastern Exorcist for free until March 27

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February 24, 2025

One Play Store rival fewer: Amazon shutters its Android app store

Amazon will close its app store for Android devices on August 20, after which users will not be able to access the platform or guarantee the functionality of previously downloaded apps. The app store will remain operational for devices running on Fire OS, such as Fire TV and Fire tablets. Additionally, Amazon's Appstore will be removed from the Microsoft Store on March 5, coinciding with the discontinuation of support for the Windows Subsystem for Android. Users are advised to cancel app subscriptions and seek alternatives like Google's Play Store and others. Amazon Coins will also be discontinued on August 20, but users can use existing Coins until then, with refunds for any unused Coins to be provided later.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

One UI 7 brings enhanced parental controls over websites and apps

Samsung has introduced new parental control features in One UI 7 for the Galaxy S25 series, allowing parents to oversee their children's online activities, particularly in web browsing and app downloads. The new content restrictions page enables parents to manage web content on Samsung Internet and regulate app downloads from the Galaxy Store. Parents can activate a content filter to block access to sexually explicit and violent sites, and set maximum age ratings for apps and games. These features are expected to be presented during the initial setup for devices intended for children, with modifications requiring parental approval. Currently, these features are exclusive to the Galaxy S25, with plans for future updates to extend them to other Samsung devices.

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December 28, 2024

I replaced my Android launcher with a game emulation hub, and it (mostly) worked

ES-DE Frontend is a paid app that brings all emulators and games into a unified UI, but it does not emulate anything. The most difficult part of the installation process is setting up RetroArch. The app allows for customization with various themes and the addition of Android apps and games through external tools. However, the app lacks touch controls, only works in landscape mode, and requires manual scrolling to access apps, making it less suitable for daily use. Tasker can be used as a workaround to switch the launcher to ES-DE when a controller is attached. Despite its limitations, ES-DE Frontend is recommended for Android-based gaming handhelds.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Samsung reminds people it has an app store by offering three months of Peacock to Galaxy users

Samsung is offering a complimentary three-month subscription to Peacock for new customers who download the Peacock app from the Galaxy Store. This promotion is available exclusively to new subscribers, and existing users must create a new account to qualify. Users can redeem the offer until June 4, 2025, and must uninstall any previously downloaded Peacock app from the Google Play Store before reinstalling it from the Galaxy Store. Samsung is also collaborating with Netflix for an exclusive preview of Squid Game season 2 and plans future promotions with Spotify. The Galaxy Store aims to attract users following the loss of titles like Fortnite and to establish a revenue stream through its 30% commission on purchases.

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December 19, 2024

Got a Samsung phone? You can now get an exclusive Squid Game season 2 sneak peek

Samsung users can get an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2 through the Galaxy Store.

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December 14, 2024

‘Fortnite’ maker Epic brings game store to Android devices with Telefonica tie-up – Blue Water Healthy Living

Telefonica has partnered with Epic Games to pre-install the Epic Games Store on new Android devices on its network in regions like Spain, the UK, Germany, Mexico, and Spanish-speaking Latin America. This marks the first time the Epic Games Store will be pre-installed on Android devices, providing users with direct access to games like "Fortnite" and "Fall Guys" without using traditional app marketplaces.

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December 14, 2024

‘Fortnite’ maker Epic brings game store to Android devices with Telefonica tie-up By Reuters

Telefonica has partnered with Epic Games to integrate the Epic Games Store onto millions of devices on its network, making popular game titles more accessible without relying on traditional app marketplaces. The Epic Games Store will come pre-installed on new compatible Android devices on the Telefonica network in various regions, marking the first time it will be pre-installed on Android devices. Epic Games and Telefonica plan to expand their partnership to bring more benefits to mobile players in the future.

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December 13, 2024

The Epic Games Store will land on millions of Android devices

The Epic Games Store will now come preloaded on all new compatible Android phones on Telefónica’s network in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, eliminating the need for users to sideload the app.