The Room puzzle-mystery game for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more

After releasing the third entry in the popular The Room series about a month ago, the original title is now available for free on the App Store. Regularly listed at $1, this is the first time we have seen it go free in two years. It has received a perfect 5 star rating from 143,452 reviewers. While we have seen it drop down to $1, The Room Two is also on sale today for $1.99 (Reg. $3).

Along with being listed as the App Store Editor’s Choice in 146 countries, The Room has received a number of important accolades including Apple’s iPad Game of the Year 2012 and a BAFTA. Head below for more details:

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Apple’s latest freebie is Afterlight image editing app for iPhone and iPad ($1 value)


You can score a free download of Afterlight for iOS exclusively through the Apple Store app. Today is the first time we’ve seen this popular image editing app go free since it was released several years ago:

Afterlight is the perfect image editing app for quick and straight forward editing. Our simple design, paired with powerful and snappy tools, will give you the look you want in seconds.

The only way to get the app for free is to take advantage of a special promotion from the Apple Store iOS app. Complete download instructions are as follows:

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Amazon is giving away a year of unlimited cloud storage to anyone who downloads a free app


Amazon is throwing in a free year of Unlimited Online Storage with the download of select free Android apps. You must download 1 of the 10 eligible apps through Amazon’s Underground app for Android. These aren’t apps you’re going to want to instantly delete either. Top titles include Monument Valley, Jetpack Joyride, Goat Simulator, Fruit Ninja, and others.

Amazon Cloud Drive with Unlimited Online Storage typically goes for $59.99, but recently dropped to $5 as part of a Black Friday promotion. You should receive an email within 48 hours of downloading an eligible app that contains details on how you can activate your free offer.

Full terms and conditions are as follows:

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App Store Free App of the Week: Monument Valley for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4)

Update (12/9 3:45pm): Apple has unexpectedly shut down this week’s App Store freebie a full 24 hours early.

Update (12/3 3:50pm): As expected, Apple has now officially chosen Monument Valley as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Monument Valley for iOS has gone free for the first time since it was released back in July of 2014. This popular vertical puzzler was Apple’s 2014 “Game of the Year”. Rated 4.5/5 stars all-time. Take Princess Ida on a wandering journey through “mysterious monuments, uncovering hidden paths, unfolding optical illusions” while she tries to stay safe from the Crow People.

Don’t feel left out Android users! Monument Valley is free for you too via Amazon Underground.

Full description and a trailer below.

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Kindle First Books for December: Out of Sorts, A Death in Sweden, The King of Taksim Square, more

The newest lot of Kindle First Books for Prime members has arrived. December’s refresh includes six new titles across a variety of genres. Hopefully you were able to take advantage of one of our Kindle deals over the weekend. If so, it’s time to load it up. In case you’re not familiar: this program allows subscribers…

Free Xbox Live Gold Games for December: Thief, Adventures of Van Helsing, Sacred 3, more

Microsoft has announced its December Xbox Live Games with Gold promotion. There will be five games all together that will be available next month. Whether you just grabbed a new Xbox One or still rolling with a Xbox 360, there’s something for everyone. Head below for full details.

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Free PS Plus Games for December: Far Cry 3, Gaunlet Slayer Edition, Freedom Wars, more

Hopefully you were able to score a new PlayStation over the Black Friday weekend. Now it’s time to stock up on games: there is no better way than by using Sony’s PS Plus program that delivers free titles each month for members. Head below for December’s notable freebies.

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App Store Free App of the Week: To-Fu Fury puzzle-platformer goes free for the first time ($2 value)

Well, better late than never. Apple has now (finally) selected To-Fu Fury as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly $1.99, you can now grab it for free on all your iOS devices. This is the very first time we have seen the game go free on the App Store since it was released back in July. 

Head below for more details on the new freebie along with links to today’s best Black Friday gaming deals:

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McDonald’s Black Friday offer nets you a free Big Mac or Egg McMuffin every week for 1 year

McDonald’s is getting in on the Black Friday action with a damn good deal for lovers of their fast food. According to this promo page, the purchase of $100 in Arch Cards (McDonald’s speak for gift cards) will get you a “free Big Mac or Egg McMuffin every week for one year”. The deal is slated to go live…

Japanese interactive dictionary app goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $7)

The popular interactive Japanese/English dictionary app Japanese has gone free on the App Store. This is a premium app that regularly goes for $7 and hasn’t been free since October of 2013. Rated 4/5 stars from nearly 1,600 reviewers. Features: This Japanese/English dictionary is massive, yet easily fits inside your iPhone or iPad. Contains more…

App Store Free App of the Week: Stackables – effects & masks image manipulation app ($3 value)

Apple has now officially selected Stackables – Layered Textures, Effects, and Masks as the new App Store Free App of the Week. It usually sells for $3 but can now be downloaded to all of your iOS devices for nothing. The iPad version is also available for free right now on the App Store.

Head below for more details about the image “effects layering and blending app”:

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ShopRunner’s two-day shipping service may be your best friend this Black Friday, get a free trial now

By now, you’re surely familiar with Amazon Prime and all of its benefits. While two-day shipping is particularly handy from one of the internet’s largest retailer, sometimes another site just has a better deal. That’s where ShopRunner comes in.

This subscription service provides fast two-day shipping from hundreds of online retailers. If you’re an American Express card holder, you may already have access to this service. Either way, you can grab a month of free 2-day shipping right now. Head below for more details.

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Verizon launches its Thanksgetting freebies promotion: 1GB of data, $5 iTunes credit, more

While there are plenty of deals coming your way with Black Friday next week, Verizon Wireless is opting to share the love now. Much like last year, Verizon will be offering its customers free data and other goodies leading up to Thanksgiving. You’ll be able to get 1GB of additional data on qualifying plans through your next billing cycle plus a $5 iTunes credit, 30-day free trial to Pandora One and more.

Head below to learn how to claim your goodies!

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Get your wings and a free can of Red Bull today at 7-Eleven stores

How does free Red Bull sound? 7-11 is currently offering a free can of Red Bull and all you have to do is visit this page and enter your name, age and cell phone number. Then you’ll receive a text message with a user-specific link to you redeem your free drink. This offer is good…

LEGO locations to offer free build sets in-store with registration

Attention parents and kids, now when you visit your local LEGO Store (on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of every month) you can learn how to build a mini model, and take it home for free. The first installment will be the LEGO Submarine. So on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2 head to your local LEGO…

Grab 2 free ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ tickets during Black Friday at Kohl’s

Kohl’s is giving the first 100 people in its stores on November 26 (Thanksgiving) a free Fandango Promotional card that can be redeemed for 2 tickets to see any movie (up to $26 total value). And here’s the best part: there’s no purchase necessary. According to its Black Friday ad leak, Kohl’s stores will open at 6pm…

App Store Free App of the Week: PDF Expert 5 goes free for the first time ($10 value)

Apple has now handpicked Readdle’s PDF Expert 5 for iPhone and iPad as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly $10, we have seen it dip down to $5 a few times, but this is the very first time the popular app has gone free on the App Store since its release in early 2014. It has a 4.5 star rating from 7,658 reviewers. Compatible with OS X Yosemite and El Capitan, Readdle also launched PDF Expert for Mac just this morning.

You can find out all the details on the new Mac version right here and head below for more info on the temporarily free iOS version below:

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44 comic issues for free: Batman, Star Wars, Spawn, The Walking Dead, and more

Google Play is offering a selection of eComics for Free to add to your personal library. No catches, no hidden fees, just free! Most of the titles typically range from about $1-$3 and today’s offering features a wide array of different titles to choose from. Personally, I’m going to get started on some Issue #1s to…

Buy One Green Toy, Get One Plane or Helicopter Green Toy Free

Amazon is offering a buy one get one free deal on Green Toys. You can choose from a selection of about 20 different toys, then after you add one to your cart you get to choose either the Green helicopter or plane for free. That’s about a $10 savings after the promotion is applied and…

App Store Free App of the Week: Rayman Fiesta Run goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)

Update (11/05 4:30pm): Apple has now officially selected Rayman Fiesta Run as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Ubisoft is now offering Rayman Fiesta Run for free on iOS. The game is regularly listed at $2.99 and can now be downloaded to all of your iOS devices for free. Outside of a short run as a freebie inside the Expedia app about a year ago, this is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store.

Head below for more details on this highly rated platformer:

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Freebies: SEO Course for Startups, Businesses & Bloggers + Labyrinth for iOS + logic riddles and games eBook + More!

Electronicsforward Specials offers the 6-hour, 140-lecture SEO Course for Startups, Businesses & Bloggers for free. With lectures on strategies to boost conversion, optimize WordPress traffic, and utilize a mobile-responsive website, the insights you’ll learn will be nothing short of game-changing. More Freebies: Labyrinth iOS game free download | App Store 75 amazing logic riddles and…

Freebies: Gratitude Journal for iOS + Grateful Dead music + Only Time Will Tell eBook + More!

Gratitude Journal for iOS is currently free on the App Store. Usually priced at $1.99, this is the first time we’ve ever seen this lifestyle app available as a free download. Rated 3.5 stars from thousands of reviewers. As seen in USA Today, NPR and Oprah – Gratitude Journal is the easiest and most effective way to…

Freebies: Mighty Mac App Bundle + Brad Paisley album + More!

Electronicsforward Specials offers the Mighty Mac App Bundle with 10 Apps That Improve Performance & Productivity for free. Apps include: iTunes Converter for Mac, WinX DVD Ripper for Mac, Synergy App, AirRadar By Koingo, Window Tidy, Autograph Signature App, ZipZapMac’s Memory Cleaner App, Keep Files Private with Invisible, Yummy FTP Alias, and Privatus Automated Privacy…

Freebies: Android Mobile Hacker Bundle + EDGE Extended iOS game + Social Media Marketing eBook + More!

Electronicsforward Specials offers the Android Mobile Hacker Bundle with 5 Essential App Development Courses for free. Courses include: iOS & Android HTML5 Apps for Beginners, Learn Android Studio in 2 Hours, Development Essentials with DIY Project, Game Development Crash Course, and Learn Android 4.0 Programming in Java. More Freebies: EDGE Extended iOS game free download…

App Store Free App of the Week: rop mind-bending puzzle game ($1 value)

Apple has now officially selected rop as the new App Store Free App of the Week. The minimalistic puzzler is usually sold for $1 and has only gone free once previous to today since its release in March.

Head below for more details and gameplay footage:

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Freebies: NBA League Pass + Supergirl TV episode + Toca Life: Town for iOS + More!

The time has come for the Golden State Warrior to defend their NBA championship! Catch the first week of games live and on-demand with a free trial of NBA League Pass. Keep in mind some games might be blacked out in your area. Expires November 3rd. More Freebies: Supergirl Season 1 Pilot episode free download | Amazon and iTunes…

Freebies: Learn Guitar Theory for iOS + Shape magazine + Rise of the Tomb Raider DLC + More!

Learn Guitar Theory for iPhone and iPad is currently available for free on the App Store. This app usually sells for $1.99 and has only been free one other time since it was released earlier this year. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 555 reviewers. Lessons for all levels and styles… It doesn’t matter if you play…

Freebies: Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack + METRO 2033 eBook + Redbox movie/game rental + More!

Microsoft offers the Nightmare Christmas: Original Soundtrack (Special Edition) as a free download. This 29-track album would cost you $7.99 if you were to go through Amazon or iTunes. More freebies: METRO 2033 free eBook download (Kindle Edition) | Amazon The novel that gave birth to the video games ‘Metro 2033’ and ‘Metro: Last Light’ Redbox free…

App Store Free App of the Week: Dr. Panda’s Mailman ($4 value)

Apple has now chosen Dr. Panda’s Mailman as the new App Store Free App of the Week. As usual, you’ll have until this time next week to grab it for free. This is only the second time we have seen the well reviewed children’s title go free, which was back in June.

Head below for some gameplay footage and more details:

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Freebies: Game of Thrones for Xbox One, PS4, Android, others + Batman Adventures eBook + Cotton Candy + More!

Today, Telltale Games is offering Game of Thrones – Episodes 1: Iron from Ice for free (Reg. $5+) across all platforms. If you were paying attention this morning during our games/apps roundup you would have grabbed it for iOS. It is also available at this discounted price on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Android via the…

Freebies: System Monitor for iOS + OneNote/Evernote GTD eBook + The Peanuts Movie Stencil + More!

System Monitor – the battery healthy, memory and data tracking app for iOS – has gone free (Reg. $1). This app allows users to “dive deep” into their iOS device to check on its status, available space and more. Check out games and apps roundup for more iOS freebies. OneNote + Evernote Two in One GTD…

Freebies: DuckTales: Remastered for Android + Emergen-C drink mix + BOGO Sonic Boneless Wings + More!

The Amazon Appstore for Android offers DuckTales: Remastered for free with Amazon Underground. That’s $10 off the usual price of this classic game. Not familiar with Amazon Underground? Check out our previous coverage to get the lowdown. Emergen-C vitamin supplement drink mix free sample | Emergen-C Buy One, Get One Free Boneless Wings (after 5pm) | Sonic Drive-In The Novelist by…

Ticket To Ride goes free on iPhone for the first time in years (Reg. $2)

Ticket To Ride Pocket has now gone free for iPhone. After winning several Apple Design awards and hitting #1 in several countries, Ticket To Ride Pocket can now be downloaded for free for the first time in well over 2 years. It is regularly listed at $2 and has a 4.5/5 star rating from nearly…

Freebies: Runtastic Sit Ups PRO for iOS + LEGO building event + More!

Head over to the App Store to get a free download of Runtastic Sit Ups PRO – Workouts, Abs Trainer & Counter for iPhone and iPad. Today’s sale marks the first time this year that we’ve seen this fitness app drop below its usual price of $1.99. Want to strengthen your abs and reach 100…

Freebies: American Horror Story TV episode + movie screening + Outdoor Life magazine + More!

Amazon has some episodes from popular TV shows available to download in HD for free. Our top pick is episode 1 “Checking In” from season 5 of American Horror Story: Detective and family man John Lowe investigates a chain of gruesome murders in Los Angeles. A mysterious tip points him to the enigmatic Hotel Cortez. Dr.…

App Store Free App of the Week: Sky Gamblers Air Supremacy goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Apple has officially selected Sky Gamblers Air Supremacy as the new App Store Free App of the Week. It is usually sold for $1, but you can now pick it up for free until this time next week. This marks the very first time the game has gone free since it released back in June.

Head below for more details on Air Supremacy’s fighter jet combat:

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Freebies: Scanner+ Pro for iOS + Minecraft Tips eBook + Jack in the Box food w/ purchase + More!

Capable Bits’s Scanner+ Pro iPhone app has just dropped from $3.99 to free in the App Store. Scanner+ Pro allows you to easily scan receipts, documents, checks and any other paper documents into digital copy! Once you scanned a document, you can e-mail or upload it to Dropbox. The app uses special magic tricks to…

Freebies: Treasure Island eBook/Audiobook + slice of cheese pizza + Skyborn (PC) Steam key + More!

Amazon offers Treasure Island eBook (Kindle Edition) and Audible audiobook downloads for free. Before following through with your order you’ll need to check the box next to “add Audible narration to your purchase for just $0.00” on the main product page. This classic story is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,099 Amazon reviewers. A…

Freebies: Best Of albums from Alice Cooper, Europe, Miles Davis + Halo 5 content + Krispy Kreme doughnut + More!

Google Play is back with a fresh set of free Best Of album downloads. Additions include Alice Cooper, Europe, Jessica Simpson, Miles Davis, The Intruders, and Toto. Many of the freebies Google Play put up a few weeks back (Frank Sinatra, Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, and others) are still available. Halo 5 content free codes…

Freebies: 75 songs from Google Play + XDA Premium for Android + Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 for PC + More!

Google Play offers the 75-track album Now Hear This! – The Winners of the 14th Independent Music Awards for free. You’re not going to find any mainstream pop acts on this compilation, but there seems to be a wide range of genres so you’re to bound to find something that you think sounds good. Command & Conquer:…

Freebies: Star Wars – Heroes Path for iOS + Carl’s Jr. Iced Tea + Arby’s Roast Beef sandwich + More!

Disney’s Star Wars – Heroes Path game for iPhone and iPad is now available for free on the App Store. This is the first we have ever seen this strategy game drop below $2. Lead the Rebel Alliance to victory! Guide Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan Kenobi through perilous puzzles where every…

App Store Free App of the Week: Wake Alarm Clock ($4 value)

This week Apple has selected Wake Alarm Clock as the new App Store freebie. The title usually goes for $3.99 and has a 4 star rating from nearly 1,000 reviewers, so if you’re interested, download it while you can. Compatible with all of your iOS devices, it is described as “the most beautiful and intuitive alarm for iPhone & iPad.”

Down below you’ll find more details:

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Prime Members: Free 4-month subscription for 3 print magazines – GQ, Wired, Health, Reader’s Digest, more

Amazon is offering its Prime members a free 4-month subscription for up to 3 print magazines. Nearly two dozen top magazines are eligible for this promotion, including GQ, Wired, Health, Reader’s Digest, Popular Science, People, and Vanity Fair. Your subscriptions will automatically renew at a price of $12/year, but you can cancel anytime before your trial is over and you’ll receive a full refund. Expires October 14th or sooner if supplies are exhausted. Not a Prime member? Sign-up now to take advantage of this offer and lock in free 2-day shipping on millions of Amazon items. Full terms and conditions can be found below…

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Freebies: 7-Eleven Coffee Week + Wake Alarm Clock for iOS + Frugal Living for Dummies eBook + More!

Update (10/8 1:00pm): 7-Eleven has confirmed Free Coffee Week! Back on National Coffee Day 7-Eleven teased that it was planning a big coffee party. While the convenience store chain hasn’t officially announced its plans, it looks like they are going to be giving away free hot cups of coffee all next week. You’ll need the 7-Eleven app to take…

Freebies: My Sketch iOS app + Carl’s Jr. BOGO breakfast sandwich + DSLR Photography eBook + More!

Usually priced at $1.99, My Sketch – Pencil Drawing Sketches for iPhone and iPad is now available as a free download on the App Store. It’s rated 4.5 stars from 23,446 users. Carl’s Jr. Buy One, Get One free breakfast sandwich | Carl’s Jr. DSLR Photography: 55 Beginners Secrets… free eBook (Kindle Edition) download | Amazon Diabetes Self-Management…

Freebies: Kindle Edition Kids books + Google Play music sampler + Monument Valley for Android + More!

Today on Amazon you’ll find a bunch of Kindle Edition Kids books available for free. Many of the titles are well-rated and would typically run you at least a few bucks each: Tongue Twisters for Kids The Ugly Duckling (Illustrated) I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables A to Z of Silly Animals Terry Treetop…

Freebies: iHop pancakes + Apache SIM HD for iPad + Better Homes and Gardens subscription + More!

Kids (12 and under) can make a free Scary Face Pancake at iHop locations through Friday, October 30th: October marks the return of an IHOP® favorite that makes everyone smile, but now with even more fun: Scary Face Pancakes are back! Bring the kids to create their own legend—scary or silly—with strawberries, whipped topping, Mini…

Kindle First Books for October: Infinity Lost, The Mentor, The Concealed, This Is the Night, more

Every month Amazon’s Kindle First promotion offers early access to a selection of upcoming Kindle books. Prime members can download one of the six titles to a Kindle device or to the free iOS/Android app. Not a Prime member? You can still grab a Kindle First release for $1.99. Either way, the book becomes a permanent part of your library. All books in…