In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 10, 2013)

In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider it a grab-bag of Android goodies. If you have something that you think is worth a mention on AndroidGuys, be sure to reach out to us via our contact page.

This week features battery cases for your S4, a game that helps homeless pets, a new 8-bit Kickstarter campaign, developer-centric stuff, and more!

Here we go…

• Never let your Samsung Galaxy S4 run out of battery with this high capacity lithium power bank.
• Square gets ready for Google I/O with seven open source projects.
• Skillz makes it possible for Android game developers to enable cash gaming (legalized betting.)
• Alcohol Breath Analyzer designed for Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, and Galaxy Note 2.
• Missing the good old the 8-bit days? Pay tribute with this Kickstarter campaign!
• Help feed homeless pets! Joy Pets is a new Android game that will help provide real care to real animals when you play.
• As Astrid says farewell, Wunderlist comes to the rescue.
• Exogear introduces a new Galaxy S4 battery case, accepting pre-orders.
• TestFlight is now open for all Android developers to build and test their apps!
• More than six million new listeners have joined Slacker since the last major update

BONUS: 5 indie app shout outs!

• Indie developer, and mother of two, created Jackpot Words, a slots-like game with a twist 
• Free the monsters and bring them back to planet Monstranus in Falling Monsters
• Over 100 levels of puzzles await fans of fans of matching puzzlers in Puzzle Knots
• Asteroids! Operation: Icarus is the untold story of the mission to prevent Earth from being hit by a massive asteroid
• Set sleep profiles for different days of week and toggle notifications, Auto Sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth with  Nights Keeper