Friday, February 11, 2011

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses [FULL SPOILER] [Including FB Levels]

The time has come, ladies and gentlepigs, for the newest installment of Angry Birds, that being the Valentine’s day expansion for Angry Birds Seasons. This expansion features 54 new levels and a theft of girlfriend egg theme. Also included in this expansion is a link to an Angry Birds Seasons Facebook app that’ll let you create your own Angry Birds Valentine’s Day cards and post them on your friends walls. Below you’ll see a full spoiler guide, each and every one of the levels you’ll be encountering on your way to full hearts – PLUS see how to grab three bonus Facebook levels.


First, lets get to those secret levels you’ll be able to get via Facebook. All you’ve got to do is push past the first screen on Valentine’s Day levels (aka Hogs and Kisses world 1) and you’ll see a locked screen of 3 levels with a Facebook thumbs-up.

Unlocked Facebook Levels after “Like”
Click the thumb, as it is a link, and you’ll be brought to a Facebook page where you’ll be asked to Like the Angry Birds Seasons page. If you’ve already liked it in the past, un-like it and re-like it. Once you’ve done this, hit back a few times to return to the second Valentine’s world in the ABS app, and you’ll see that the three levels have been unlocked.

Inside the Valentine’s Day world, aka the Hogs and Kisses world, you’ll see a similar world to what you encountered in the Halloween edition of the game (and to the Christmas edition to a smaller degree) as there are floating items all around (falling leaves or snowflakes in the past, ascending hearts here,) and bonus items are white winged hearts that when hit, explode into red floating hearts. So many hearts you wont know what to do with yourself.

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 1
Also included in these levels are stronger bits of wood, longer bits of wood, and constructions of wood that you’ve not seen before. There’s a giant sideways H in one level that’ll be particularly discouraging for you if you don’t realize the key to blasting through this world with no sweat. What is that key?

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 2
That key is the clouds. Essentially everything sits upon them, but they’re so easy to break that even a red bird can do it. If you find yourself stuck in any world on this Valentine’s day edition of the game, just break the ground out from under it!

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 3
You’ll see “flying” pigs in this edition, these pigs are just attached to invisible strings – you’ll see once you tap one of them without destroying. Also watch out for the lady pigs with bows, there are several places where those bows will block your first blow (acting like a helmet) making you possibly loose a whole bird in the process.

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 4
Once you’re done with all of the levels, you’ll of course be challenged to grab three stars on the whole world. We’ll leave that part to you. We’re not quite THAT obsessive.

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 5

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 6

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 7

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 8

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 9

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 10

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 11

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 12

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 13

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 14

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Level 15
In the gallery below you’ll see every screenshot we’ve taken, including shots from the Facebook Valentine’s Day Angry Birds Seasons page, completion screen for beating the whole world, and some other cute bits. Take a peek at all of them if you dare.
But before that, you’ve gotta see the Facebook levels!

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Facebook Bonus Level 1

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Facebook Bonus Level 2

Angry Birds Hogs and Kisses Facebook Bonus Level 3
Now go get that game and play the heck out of it! You’ve only got a few days before the love is gone!
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HTC Wildfire 2 Caught on HTC Innovation Ad



The Android-loving three letter name having mobile phone manufacturing group HTC has released a new commercial for the web (and more than likely for television as well) that might very well be showing the next generation of HTC Wildfire. The phone looks mighty similar save for one feature – the trackball. The trackball in that there IS no trackball on this new version. How about that?

It’s our belief that more than likely Android is moving away as a whole from physical buttons as Android 3.0 Honeycomb has no need for them and Android 2.4 or 2.5 Ice Cream will more than likely intercept the same lost need for buttons off its screen. What you’re seeing in the image above is the clip from the advertisement on the left showing what appears to be a brand new HTC Wildfire 2, while on the right is a press image of the original HTC Wildfire.
Now I know a lot of you aren’t pulling your wigs off in anticipation of this phone as it’ll more than likely be a mid-tier phone, not quite what you’re willing to stand in line for. But us here on Android Community are very pumped up about it as it will create yet another portal into the world of Android for those that are unfamiliar with it and aren’t quite willing to pay $200 to check it out. Growth for Android is good for everybody! Now take a look at this extremely well made ad that has more than a couple more easter eggs as well:

HALO Reach Bootscreen for you Master Chief Android Fans


Oh the little things, they’re really what gets us pumped up in the morning. This is one of them, and I’m sure you HALO fans will at least take a peek at if not use the following boot screen for all eternity. This is a bootscreen created by XDA Developer Chackanug who says he’s been at work for 4 weeks putting together this epic bit of loveliness. Grab it instantly and never let go.


If you’re in the mood for a new bootscreen, you’ve only to travel over to the original thread and collect it for yourself. This file is both available as a set of original files or as a flashable package. With the original files you can push this file via ADB, find a way to plop it on your system for use and see it all the time, or you can flash it like a normal person.
And let me tell you, this is no normal “HALO” either. This is a well planned, infinitely well storyboarded and executed scene in which the HALO team are send to destroy and conquer the oncoming Apple assault. WE ARE ANDROID is revealed at the end, and all is well. Wish it wasn’t so squished, but it’s free, so it’s completely fine as far as we’re concerned.

Sonos Controller for Android to land in MarchSonos has a new app coming for the Android platform that will allow the user to control Sonos gear. Previously the controller app was only available for the iPhone. The app is set to hit the Android Market in March as a free download. One new feature is landing with the Android app though, music voice search. The feature lets the user search for tracks, artists, and albums using their voice rather than flicking through files on the screen or typing search requests. The voice control will also work for finding streaming radio stations. Other than the voice control feature the app has multi-room volume control and track control as well. The app will work on Android 2.1 and higher with the device has a HVGA or WVGA resolution screen. Via SlashGear

 
Sonos has a new app coming for the Android platform that will allow the user to control Sonos gear. Previously the controller app was only available for the iPhone. The app is set to hit the Android Market in March as a free download.



One new feature is landing with the Android app though, music voice search. The feature lets the user search for tracks, artists, and albums using their voice rather than flicking through files on the screen or typing search requests.
The voice control will also work for finding streaming radio stations. Other than the voice control feature the app has multi-room volume control and track control as well. The app will work on Android 2.1 and higher with the device has a HVGA or WVGA resolution screen.
Via SlashGear

App for strawberry lovers hits Android




The app also has a bunch of recipes that parents can make with kids, shopping lists for the stuff needed for the recipes, and tips from dietician Dave Grotto. The recipes can be shared and they have links to content written by food bloggers.
The app is available for free download now on the Android Market and runs on devices with Android 2.2 or higher. It can also be downloaded at this link. This might be perfect the perfect app for anyone cooking up a special Valentine’s Day meal that needs a nice desert to go with it.

HTC adding Facebook button to social networking phone?



HTC is reportedly readying a new Android smartphone with in-depth Facebook integration, expected to make its debut at MWC 2011 next Tuesday. According to the FT‘s sources, the unnamed smartphone will not be Facebook branded, but will instead have a dedicated Facebook button to act as a shortcut to the social network’s services.
The rumor follows talk yesterday of an INQ Facebook device, though HTC isn’t confirming any of the speculation at this stage. Android Community will be on hand at the HTC press conference next week, so whatever Facebook-flavored loveliness is announced, you know you’ll see it here.

Broadcom BCM21654 Android chip provides advanced graphics and a good price


Broadcom makes a bunch of the chips that are found inside the smartphones we know and love. The company has announced a new chip for the inside of Android devices that promises to be cheap and provide advanced graphics. The new 3G baseband processor has an ARM Cortex A9 processor inside and is aimed at mass-market handsets.

The chip is called the Broadcom BCM21654 HSPA processor and supports Android 2.3. Broadcom says that it offers a full Android smartphone platform using the BCM21654 baseband, the BCM2091 RF IC, the BCM59039 advanced power management unit, and the BCM4329 chip with WiFi, Bluetooth, and FM capability along with the new BCM47511 GPS chip that supports GPS and GLONASS.
Highlights of the new BCM21645 processor include a 40nm CMOS process construction and the lower price point of the chip will allow it to be used in cheaper smartphones. The baseband processor has integrated 3G HSPA support along with Class 32 EDGA support. It has dual SIM capabilities, support for VideoCore IV mobile media processor core for media playback, a 12MP camera, and support for 16 million colors among other features.

LG Optimus Pad, Transformers edition

When LG first announced their Optimus series of Android phones last year we got a lot of comments joking that they should release a Transformers-themed device called the Optimus Prime. I guess LG was listening because their latest teaser video for the Optimus Pad (aka G-Slate) shows the tablet transforming into a giant robot that likes to crush apples. Check out the superhero version of LG’s tablet after the jump.
Update: LG took the video down, but the internets saved a backup copy.
From LGThe LG “Optimus” family has many members to be proud of — the most recent addition, the LG Optimus Pad, is arriving at MWC 2011! But you probably weren’t aware that the LG Optimus Pad was actually a superhero. And like all superheroes, it has a secret identity. Don’t believe us? Check out this trailer.

Google begins pushing out 2-step verification to all account holders

Over the next few days you should see a link on your Google Account Settings page that allows you to enabled 2-step verification. This new feature adds an extra layer of security to your Google account by requiring a special passcode in addition to your normal password.
The opt-in program might be a hassle for some, but it’s a great tool to improve the security of your account since it requires “the powerful combination of both something you know—your username and password—and something that only you should have—your phone.” Setup takes around 15 minutes and Android users will want to download the Google Authenticator app from the Market.
Look for 2-step verification to appear over the coming days.
Once you join the program, Google will prompt you for a five to eight-digit verification code that you will get from your phone. If you want to avoid re-entering a code every time you access your account, Google has included an option to “Remember verification for this computer for 30 days.” You can also generate a one-time, application-specific password if you need to sign in to your Google account from non-browser based app that is designed to only ask for a password, and cannot ask for the passcode.
The new feature has yet to hit my main Google account, but I’ve used rotating security keys (like RSA SecureID) in the past and I appreciate the added-layer of security. I’m hoping Google will add some biometric security options in the near future, but 2-step verification is a great start to making our accounts more secure.
If you have the new 2-step verification already enabled on your account, please share your thoughts on the setup process. To learn more about 2-step verification and getting started, visit Google’s Help Center.