Posts tagged 2012
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Sep 20th
Despite the whole iPhone 5 frenzy, we are still keen on bringing you our 10 picks for the little green goblin. From the food lovers of you, top jammers and DJs, all the way to the top brokers among you, we’re positive everyone will find something for their taste in this edition. Let us know what your thoughts and recommendations are.
1. GrooveRunner (Get it for your android) Free
Avid runners listen up; long gone are the days when only iOS users can boast with having all the fun with cool fitness apps. GrooveRunner is one of the latest run-tracking apps; it keeps tabs on time/speed/pace and distance. It has its very own built-in music player and of course the gloat-to-Facebook feature.
2. Feedly – Google Reader | RSS (Get it for your android) Free
They say you have to feed your mind food for thought, well this little app might just do it. You can browse, read and share your favorite sites like never before with extreme ease and swiftness.
3. Fidelity Investments (Get it for your android) Free
For the businessmen/women of you, here is an app for trading stock, exchanging traded and mutual funds on your Fidelity account through the brokerage firm’s Android app. If you don’t actually have an account with Fidelity, you can immediately access stock quotes, view charts, financial news and historical data conveniently on your little Droid.
4. Playboard (Get it for your android) Free
There are millions of apps on the Google play store, and if you’re an avid reader of our blog, you’ll know that we have a Thursday edition. Yet if you like to explore for yourself, then you should check out the Playboard Best App Guide to find the Apps of your preference.
5. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
With over 70 million smartphones getting lost every single year and only 7% being actually recovered, we ought to immediately think of a way to protect ourselves and our digital life. For everyone who has coveted the simplicity of the iCloud, the backup software for iOS, here is an app for Android that is not only an equivalent, but as stated by one of the users: it puts the “Smart” in Smartphones.
6. Venture Towns (Get it for your android) $5.76
Another week, another new game from Japanese publisher Kairosoft; this one is a port of the existing iOS Venture Towns game. The company’s formula remains the same; incredibly-addictive simulation mechanics with tons of leveling-up and resource-juggling. Well, in this case, you’re making “ your own metropolitan utopia”
7. Deezer (Get it for your android) Free
Music lovers behold; what’s better than unlimited music with Deezer.com on your mobile? Well, with Deezer you can discover, love, share and listen to more than 13 million tracks in a completely fresh way.
8. EDGE Demo (Get it for your android) Free
Mobigame’s multi-awarded and critically acclaimed game is back! Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube within a geometric universe. Platforms, enigmas and reflexes combine to make EDGE a rich a very comprehensive game, definitely worth the download.
9. Snake ’97 (Get it for your android) Free
No one can deny the fact that back in the 1997, playing snake on the old Nokia was the hippest thing ever! Now, you can enjoy playing it in the new millennium, complete with dot-matrix display and monotonous sounds. It is just as addictive as the original making you lose your productivity just like the old times.
10. Foodspotting (Get it for your android) Free
Food lovers, we have not forgotten about you. Here is a free app for finding and recommending great dishes, not just restaurants. The Today Show and in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s Top Travel Apps have recommended this app, stating that it is a nice visual guide for good food and where to find it.
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Top 10 Apps of the week!
Aug 30th
We cannot seem to wrap our brains around how quickly this month has passed by! August is through and here are our final top 10 Apps of the weeks for August 2012. From Apps that help you locate your car, Apps that block your notifications when you’re driving all the way to spy-like Apps that allow you to get more information than Sherlock Holmes. Music lovers are never forgotten as well as faithful researchers so be sure to check them out and let us know what your thoughts are.
1. Car Locator (Get it for your android) $3.99
Once you’ve parked, the app is easy to set up. When you’re ready to return to your car, Car Locator uses GPS and Google Maps to activate radar and a map to tell you where the car is. Then it displays the current distance between you and the car, plus the direction of your car from where you are. We especially like the feature that tells you how long your car has been parked. For people prone to getting tickets for not feeding the meter in time, it’s a lifesaver.
2. Drive Off (Get it for your android) Free
One of the causes of road accidents is using the phone while driving. It is always advised not to text or answer calls while driving. But, since we live in a very hectic environment, we are usually tempted to answer the phone or reply to our text messages. The DriveOFF app sees these driving hazards and promotes safety by killing all your notifications sounds while you are driving. It will also launch a background, blocking your view of your phone’s screen.
3. Secret Audio Recording (Get it for your android) Free
If you are currently trying to expose somebody or trying to find out the truth about an issue, this app may be able to help you gather valuable information that you can’t just obtain through normal questioning. Sounds like an episode of Pretty Little Liars doesn’t it?
4. Quick Setting Manager – Lite (Get it for your android) Free
As mobile devices have become more sophisticated, the more settings there are for us to tweak. Now, we need to keep an eye on our volume levels if we’re in a quiet environment or brightness levels when we’re checking e-mails in a dark room. This app makes it easy for us to switch settings without having to fiddle with them.
5. G Cloud backup (Get it for your android) Free
The cheapest Backup App there is! Backup all those summer pictures, Contacts, Sms texts, call logs, videos and all your documents 1 GB for free. If you’ve got more than that you can upgrade for as low as $ 0.99 for a whooping 10 GB!
6. XenoAmp BETA (Get it for your android) Free
There are literally tons of music players on the Google Play Store and you’ve probably had to sift through them to find the one that you’ve got right now. Some of you may want a music player with a lot of functions while others prefer music players that are basic and does what they say on the tin. XenoAmp BETA not only does what it was made to do but is also aesthetically pleasing.
7. Muzy (Get it for your android) Free
If you’ve been on Facebook for a while, Muzy should not be a new name to you. It’s a way to edit your photos and put them together in a gorgeous photo collage. There’s no need for you to bust out your glue and your scissors when you can do everything with Muzy. Its official app was recently launched on the Google Play Store, giving people more access to its array of editing options.
8. CDo (Get it for your android) Free
If you’ve taken some time to build your background on music theory and note reading then you’re quite familiar with the English musical notation system. You know your C’s from your D’s and your E’s, but the world of music isn’t limited to just that notation system. The Latina musical notation might be foreign to you, but if you need to learn it quickly, CDo is the best app for that.
9. Office Ringtones Professional (Get it for your android) Free
One of the perks of having an Android phone is that it can be easily be customized. If you’re looking for an app that lets you choose a phone ringtone suitable for a corporate environment, you can try this app on your device. It’s like a ringtone hub that lets you choose a variety of ringtones & set them on your Android.
10. Reference Resource (Get it for your android) Free
Reference Resource FREE is an app that has all the necessary resources you’ll ever need for your projects, write-ups, school assignments, and a lot more. If you need to find the definition of a certain term, just launch this app and use its dictionary. If you need to find a word’s synonym, use the app’s thesaurus. And, if you need to know a certain thing’s history, you can use the app’s encyclopedia.
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Aug 23rd
We’re back for the penultimate top 10 Apps for August. You can finally enjoy Pinterest on your Android, monitor your running habits with Runtastic, finally capture those fireworks with your phone Cam but brace yourself for probably one of the best photo filtering Apps out there (and yes not Instagram nor Pixlr-o-Matic). Enjoy and let us know what your thoughts are!
1. Sound Around (Get it for your android) Free
If you’re stuck in an office where you have to sit with your back to a walkway or the entrance to your cubicle, you know how startling it can be when you’re listening to music and someone walks up behind you and taps you on the shoulder. Around Sound for Android makes sure that never happens again—the app uses the microphone on your headset or your phone as an extended ear, and if a loud noise is detected, the app will pause your music so you can pay attention.
2. Pinterest (Get it for your android) Free
Pinterest, the social network that lets you share your interests and opinions, using pictures, has finally got an Android app. It is well worth a download for all those who believe in letting pictures say a thousand words.
3. Runtastic (Get it for your android) Free
Of all the ways to get into shape, running is considered as one of the best.For your next run, jog or walk, bring alone your Android phone with Run-Tastic installed, and track and record your workout. Run-Tastic will not only tell you how far you’ve gone during your workout, but also will provide a detailed map, your altitude and even your heart rate when connected to a heart rate monitor using the GPS capabilities built into your device.
4. Photo Editor by Aviary (Get it for your android) Free
Aviary’s mission statement is to “Make the world’s creation accessible.” Although their mission is a little ambiguous, their free image editing application is surprisingly robust for tools you can access completely for free.
5. MoboPlayer (Get it for your android) Free
An alternative video player to the normal Android player. Playback is smooth and clear and the menus and options available are quite extensive. The user interface is really nice too and the app has a high quality feel to it. The app supports all video formats and allows you to create playlists and organize your video library.
6. Critical Strike Portable (Get it for your android) Free
From the responsible Finnish Indie developer comes the launch of the first person shooter “Critical Strike Portable”, which was released in June 2012. It’s a Unity 3D remake of the old and beloved Counter Strike 1.6 and supports cross platform multiplayer games for shooter fans all over the world.
7. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
The cheapest Backup App there is! Backup all those summer pictures, Contacts, Sms texts, call logs, videos and all your documents 1 GB for free. If you’ve got more than that you can upgrade for as low as $ 0.99 for a whooping 10 GB!
8. Fast Burst Camera Lite (Get it for your android) Free
The app itself is pretty easy to use, fire it up, point it at something, and then hold the button! We did find that if we kept our thumb down on the button until it stopped (97 photos), it did take a while for the app to empty its cache whilst it saved the images to memory. The one thing we would like is a zoom option, which is available in the full version priced at £3.45 .
9. Apex Launcher (Get it for your android) Free
This App maintains the stock look&feel or Android Ice Cream Sandwich, while adding a ton of terrific functionality. Even after a lot of customization, it feels super fast. It lets you change everything about the ICS launcher; number of columns & rows to fit more icons, resize any widget, change the way folders look, customize the app drawer & you can even use a lot of gestures to make launching apps or accessing certain settings super easy.
10. 100 Floors (Get it for your android) Free
This is a game of many levels where you need to open doors to advance to the next level, to get to the next floor you need to solve many puzzles where you need to tilt, swipe, pinch, poke etc. It is very hard not to cheat to advance to the next floor, you only got to search Google by typing in “100 Floors” and all you see is cheats and walkthroughs.
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Aug 16th
We’re still feeling summery with the most beautiful yet highly useful top 10 Apps for this week. From trip planning Apps all the way to your own personal translator in your pocket. We’ve even got you covered if you want to save your 3G and check out the best Wi-Fi spots. Let us know what your thoughts are!
1. TripIt (Get it for your android) Free
Our trip folder is nicely organized, with links for tracking your flight status, checking seating charts and an adequate map of the local area that you can view when you have no network connection. If you have Gmail, you can set your TripIt preferences to automatically grab travel-related emails.
2. Best Parking (Get it for your android) Free
Parking garages and airport lots can be absurdly expensive if you choose poorly. The app relies on GPS to serve up prices (including taxes) for nearby parking establishments in 18 of the nation’s biggest cities and 79 major airports, in a format that’s easy on the eye.
3. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
The cheapest Backup App there is! Backup all those summer pictures, Contacts, Sms texts, call logs, videos and all your documents 1 GB for free. If you’ve got more than that you can upgrade for as low as $ 0.99 for a whooping 10 GB!
4. Google Translate (Get it for your android) Free
This app lets you push a button and speak a query. From there, it will either display the translated phrase in more than 50 languages, or, for 23 of the world’s most popular languages, the app will actually speak the translation back to you.
With a new UI and some great new features – there has never been a better time to get Google Translate.
5. Pinball (Get it for your android) Free
Pinball was the first, and is still one of the best pinball games for your android device. Sure, it doesn’t have the most amazing graphics, but it makes up for it in spades with great game play.
6. Tabr Widget (Get it for your android) Free
If you are looking for a high functioning widget to help keep your home screens sorted, check out Tabr!
7. Mega Jump (Get it for your android) Free
Mega Jump is a classic “jumping” game (if such a genre actually exists), in the same vein as Doodle Jump. To spice things up, you collect coins, gain powers ups and evade monsters.
8. Wi-Fi Finder (Get it for your android) Free
Want to get online while you’re on the road yet don’t want to turn the 3G on? You could wander around looking for a Starbucks or a library, or you can open Wi-Fi Finder. The app will sniff out your location — or you can type it in, to avoid data charges — and point out the closest hot spots.
9. Slices (Get it for your android) Free
A Twitter client with a difference; allows you to stay up to date by browsing “slices” of content.
10. Appy Gamer (Get it for your android) Free
If you want to stay up to date with gaming news, then look no further than Appy Gamer. You will never need to buy another Gaming magazine again!
Top 8 Apps of the week!
Jul 26th
For the last Thursday of the month, here is a recap of the best 8 Apps for July. From photo editing apps that will arouse the Picasso in you to coloring Apps for your kids that will surly leave your walls and door cleaner than ever. We hope you enjoy this edition and be sure to send us your favorite one:
1. Colour Splash FX (Get it for your android)
Create stunning artwork with your photos by removing or changing colours! Gray out everything in your photo except your face! Make your hair green; paint a flag over your face; change the color of the water, the sky, anything you like! It isn’t the first app of its kind, but it’s a good-looking effect, the fast and liquid smooth interface makes Colour Splash FX easy and fun.
2. Widgetsoid (Get it for your android)
is a toggle and launcher widget that allows you to create a row (vertical or horizontal) of “buttons” that will toggle or open up settings or even launch an app or call/text someone. The desktop widget is highly customizable and the number of toggles/settings available is unbeatable.
3. Amazing Alex (Get it for your android)
This new Android Game is the first new IP put out by Angry Birds pioneers Rovio. This game is based on Casey’s Contraptions and features physics based puzzles. Amazing Alex takes place in a young boy’s messy house. Each level presents a different physics puzzle that involves cleaning up: you have to put balls in a bin, topple some books, or pop balloons. You then use the objects available to you to solve the puzzle, earning bonuses for each of the three stars you collect.
4. Ninja Fishing (Get it for your android)
This game takes the best elements out of Fruit Ninja and other games and gives you the total package. You can drop your line in the water while avoiding fish. Once you get to the bottom your job is to catch as many as you can. Once your fish are all caught you engage in the slashing of yummy sushi.
5. AutoReader 3D (Get it for your android)
Being able to carry copies of digital books may have made things easier for many of us, but if you read something for hours on end, it won’t take long before you’ve developed a headache and eyestrain. We have different ways of coping. Some of us turn down the brightness level of our mobile devices, while others change the background and the text color. Smarter, savvier Android users will have a different approach to preventing eyestrain; like downloading this app.
6. X-Ray for Android (Get it for your android)
This DARPA-funded app shows you the security holes on your Android device. Don’t be confused though; X-Ray is not an antivirus app, so it won’t attempt to identify malware-ridden apps. Instead, the app looks at the system and identifies the holes that attackers might take advantage of to compromise your Android device. Many of the holes are well-known in the world of security researchers, yet carriers do little to patch them. For instance, the GingerBreak vulnerability, found in Android 2.3 Gingerbread (the most prevalent Android flavor today), is a well-known bug that has been commonly abused by digital wrongdoers for more than 18 months.
7. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android)
With over 70 million smartphones getting lost every single year and only 7% being actually recovered, we ought to immediately think of a way to protect ourselves and our digital life. For everyone who has coveted the simplicity of the iCloud, the backup software for iOS, here is an app for Android that is not only an equivalent, but as stated by one of the users: it puts the “Smart” in Smartphones. So get it and never worry about losing your phone or having it stolen.
8. Samo Coloring for Kids (Get it for your android)
The Google Play Store doesn’t only make room for apps for grownups but also has a selection of apps for children who are starting to figure out what they can do with their little hands. Letting small children get their hands on coloring materials could turn your walls and furniture into a coloring book disaster. Instead, try an alternative way to develop your child’s artistic side with Samo Coloring for Kids. It’s a simple and intuitive coloring application designed to immerse your child in the world of colors without the danger of accidental purchases common in many other apps since it is Ad-free.
Be part of the smart crowd and download G Cloud today; it’s free!
The Top 20 April pranks of 2012
Apr 1st
Don’t be a fool this April! After reading and checking out all the latest web pranks of 2012 that are circulating around, we’ve decided you have to have hands on exposure on the top 20 most hilarious ones!
Google’s collection of Fibs:
Hats off to Google this year, yet again they have out done themselves and entertained us with numerous April pranks. Here are 8 that cracked us up:
Chrome Multi Tasking Mode (Link)
Google Fiber (Link)
Teleport me (Link)
Google Nigeria (Link)
The whole of youtube on DVD (Link)
Gmail tap (Link)
Google maps goes 8 bit (Link)
Really Advanced Search (Link)
Tech/ Geeky Fibs:
Are you a tech savvy? Here are the top 7 pranks that will surely have you laughing your socks off:
Conan O’brian takes over Mashable (Link)
Reddit (Link)
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean build leaked for the Galaxy Nexus (Link)
imgur’s new mascot the imguraffe! (Link)
thinkgeek.com (Link)
Sony World’s Smallest Ultrabook™: The VAIO® Q(Link)
Toshiba introduces tablets that come in different shapes (Link)
Sports Fibs:
Even Arsenal fans can have a kick this April with this new fragrance ad
Arsenal launch new fragrance that smells of Emirates Stadium(Link)
Car lovers’ Fibs:
Car lovers are definitely not neglected this April with a collection of videos and ads. Here are our favorite two:
BMW invents car that follows you as you run (Link)
Peugeot; Paint changes colour with your mood (Link)
Miscellaneous Fibs:
From dreams to being a secret agent to flying to the moon, here are some pranks that will surly make your day:
Secret service agent for a week (Link)
Virgin Holidays and Sir Richard Branson launch new currency (Link)
Cheap flights to the moon (Link)
Well, we couldn’t resist but to stretch the list to fit 20 pranks, but apparently everyone’s playing along this April, so don’t miss out on the fun, play along and fool someone today and make sure to share with us some of your own pranks.
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