The Verge reports that Google might be getting ready to launch an Android gaming service in the vein of Xbox Live or iOS' Game Center, based on a leaked build of Google Play Services received by Android Police, which seems to disclose various details about a platform to be known as Google Play Games. . Read More

Mashable reports that Zynga is releasing Running With Friends, an endless runner social game, which is intended to capitalize on the popularity of the original version of the game, Temple Run, which is the 9th most downloaded iOS app. Read More

TechCrunch reports that Viber version 3.0 is launching on iOS and Android, but it's also launching on desktop for both PC and Mac, which means that users will have access to their Viber contacts from both mobile and desktop. . Read More

VentureBeat reports that Apple has announced a countdown to 50 billion app downloads, revealing that iOS downloads are upwards of 49 billion presently. Apple said, "Apps have revolutionized the way we play video games, consume news, do business, educate, communicate, create art, and so much more.". Read More

TechCrunch reports that Songza, the music playlist app, has just launched a massive update to its iOS app, optimizing the experience and improving the . Read More

VentureBeat reports that Twitter has improved user experience on its iOS and Android apps with the introduction of a couple of new features. . Read More

Yahoo has purchased 4 million user to-do app Astrid, which enables users to make task lists on their Android and iOS Smartphones and tablets, and also online. The financial details of the deal were not revealed. Read More