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The Breathometer: No more DUI!
May 20th
You know how they say, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Well, with the latest DUI statistics, it’s safe to say this little keychain-sized device will come in handy.
Breathometer is a new breathalyzer that works with your Smartphone as a better gauge of your soberness. The pocket-sized piece of hardware easily plugs into your headphone jack. All you have to do next is blow into it and thus your result; your blood alcohol content. Yes, it’s that simple.
Charles Michael Yim, Breathometer founder, explained he had tested a couple other existing consumer breathalyzers and discovered none of which were all that convenient. They were either too bulky, too costly or too burdensome when it comes to measuring. The bigger issue is that most people did not even know consumer breathalyzers existed, and thus Yim and his team took it upom themselves to develop a more affordable and accessible device for the average user.
The Breathometer is part of an Indiegogo campaign that is structured in a way that depends on what you contribute; if someone contributes $100, they’ll be part of the company’s first drop-shipment of the device in July. However, if someone invests in just $20, they’ll have to wait until early next year.
According to a survey conducted by Breathometer and SodaHead.com, 64% of respondents showed they have either driven while intoxicated or been in a car with a driver under the influence. 67% indicated know someone who has been involved in an accident involving a DUI. And the scarier statistic of all is that 80% of respondents know someone who has been taken into custody for driving under the influence.
“Breathometer wasn’t created just to address the risks associated with drinking and driving, but to help people, their friends, and family, all to make smarter and safer choices when consuming alcohol. Real time BAC measurement is the first step,” stated Charles Michael Yim, founder and chief executive of Breathometer.
The device works well with both iOSand Android. The app makes it simple for you to connect to local transportation if you are impaired. The device will be available via Breathometer.com, the Apple iTunes App Store, and Google Play. Breathometer is awaiting approval from the Food and Drug Administration, and the company has applied for patents.
Top 10 Apps of the Week!
May 16th
We know how hectic it can get to try to spot the best out of the latest flood of Android Apps,therefore, we attempt to bring you la crème de la crème each week, and here is our selection for this Thursday. From captivating time management apps, beautifully designed podcast apps, fun games all the way to curated music lists for the hipster in you. Let us know what your thoughts are.
1. Jiffy (Get it for your android) Free
Jiffy is a time tracking tool conceived, designed and developed by people who need to track time.They have designed every element of the application for use by real people who need to keep track of their time. You don’t need an account to use Jiffy so download it and get a new perspective on time tracking, time management and time recording.
2. EarBits (Get it for your android) Free
Earbits makes it dead simple for artists and music lovers to find each other, and create meaningful connections. Their team of experts brings you the best independent music from around the world, hand-curated and served up hot. But that’s not all. Earbits for Android analyzes the music from your phone and recommends channels you’ll like from over 350 genre-based selections, then they intelligently blend your own music into those channels.
3. Text and File Hider Plus (Get it for your android) Free
Text Hider Plus is a secret vault for SMS texts, calls, photos and more. After downloading, look for “Battery Plus” with a green battery icon in your widgets. This is Hider Plus. Open the Battery Plus icon. A “Battery Information” screen will pop up. Long tap on the battery image. In addition, you can transfer or copy any files in from your gallery into a Hide It file.
4. G Cloud backup (Get it for your android) Free
Phones get lost, stolen and misplaced every single day. In this hectic life we’re leading, it’s hard to remember where you placed your keys, so having a backup plan is always a must! With G Cloud installed, one can rest assured that all the precious contacts and data can never be lost. You can get up to 8GB of free storage, and if you want to backup all your app&game settings just download the key for rooted from here!
5. Lively (Get it for your android) Free
Lively is one of a growing number of apps that scan music blogs for new tunes, then serve them up for mobile devices. This promises new tracks every 10 minutes, and the ability to follow other users and specific artists to keep tabs on the latest music.
6. Player FM (Get it for your android) Free
Bored while commuting? No time to read? Learn something while working out? Player FM helps you discover and play talk shows on hundreds of topics. Offline playback is supported too. Yes, it’s a podcast app, but not the one your grandpa used!
7. Weebly (Get it for your android) Free
Weebly gives everyone a surprisingly easy way to create a high-quality site that they are proud to share. Millions of people have started a site, blog or online store on Weebly and you can too. Weebly sites work brilliantly on computers, phones and tablets. From your Android, Weebly helps you start a new blog or manage your existing Weebly blog or site when on the go.
8. YouTalk AAC (Get it for your android) Free
The heart of the application is the Grid which allows the user to personalize up to 9 tiles per grid (total 5 grids). The user is able to either take a picture from their tablet/smartphone camera or select a pre-saved image. Once they have selected the image, they then enter a word/phrase/sentence in the text box and upon confirmation, their tile is created. Now when the user clicks that tile in SPEECH mode, the configured input is audible and outputted via Text-To-Speech.
9. Say the Same Thing (Get it for your android) Free
Say the Same Thing comes on like a cross between Words With Friends and Draw Something, but it’s nothing to do with those games’ publisher Zynga. Instead, it’s an official game from band OK Go, which gets you and a friend to enter random words, then guess words that connect them until you both, yes, “say the same thing”.
10. WeatherSignal (Get it for your android) Free
There are a number of startups working on innovative ways to show the weather in apps. OpenSignal’s newie tries to detect it too: part of “the most ambitious weather crowdsourcing project in the world”. The idea: the app uses various smartphone sensors to record and share local atmospheric readings, while showing you key data.
Top 10 Apps of the Week!
May 9th
Here comes May, and this time around we bring you a dream catcher, a star gazer, a note-taker and better yet, a money maker! Read our fresh of the oven Apps and let us know which one to keep and which to toss!
1. Dreamboard Mobile (Get it for your android) Free
Cannot remember your dreams? Want to analyze them? Lucid dreaming? Use Dreamboard Mobile on your Android smartphone and on the web. Create, annotate and browse your private personal dream journal. Past dreams are saved for you to read, rediscover and update at any time. Observe trends in their dreaming activity. Dreamboard finds similarities between past dreams, aggregates dream data in a private dashboard and gives users feedback about their dreams.
2. CookWizMe (Get it for your android) Free
CookWizMe is the best Android App for people who love to cook. With CookWizMe cooking becomes easy, fun, and social! All recipes on CookWizMe have step-by-step photo instructions that leave you no chance to fail. Whenever you need a cooking inspiration, browse the recipe feed and hit the kitchen!
3. ImGame (Get it for your android) Free
ImGame is a new video game social network connecting you with your friends across social channels and consoles. Check-in to games, and other ImGamers connected to you automatically get push notifications letting others know that you’re online and gaming. Collect custom tokens for checking into games, and PWN the titles you check in to more than other ImGamers. Now you can focus on playing your favorite titles instead of trying to figure out which friends are signed into which platforms/titles and when.
4. G Cloud backup (Get it for your android) Free
Phones get lost, stolen and misplaced every single day. In this hectic life we’re leading, it’s hard to remember where you placed your keys, so having a backup plan is always a must! With G Cloud installed, one can rest assured that all the precious contacts and data can never be lost. You can get up to 8GB of free storage, and if you want to backup all your app&game settings just download the key for rooted from here!
5. Flayvr (Get it for your android) Free
With Flayvr, all your photos and videos are magically sorted into exciting fun albums to keep or share with friends. Flayvr puts an end to endless scrolling in your photo gallery or photo browser in search of your favorite life moments. Flayvr is the easiest way to re-experience your most precious memories. Simply keep on shooting with any Android camera and let Flayvr do its magic!
6. Loss of the night (Get it for your android) Free
Take part in a world-wide citizen science project that measures star visibility and light pollution. Help create a database for research on health, environment and society by telling scientists which stars you can see at your location.
7. ArcNote (Get it for your android) Free
The easiest way to take perfect notes with your Android phone camera. Whether grabbing content from a whiteboard, slide projection, poster or brochure, ArcNote will automatically crop and correct skewed presentations into nice visual notes. No more jotting down messy notes. No more missing important details. Save your time. Free up your hands. All you need to do is take a snapshot and let the app do the rest. Instantly share your notes with colleagues and friends.
8. Fixya (Get it for your android) Free
Have a product question? Ask almost anything by using your device’s video camera to easily communicate your problem instead of trying to describe it with just text. Helpful Fixya community members will watch your video problem and will try their best to provide you a solution. As a part of the Fixya community, you can help other members with their video questions too. It’s fun and helpful!
9. Home Real Estate (Get it for your android) Free
Snap a photo of any home to identify it and find out the value, the price it last sold for, how many bedrooms, how many baths, local schools, and much more! Explore homes for sale, open houses, recent sales, and check values for 90+ million homes in the USA from the comfort of your couch! Search by address, customize your search, drag the map or flick the list.
10. Go Make it Rain (Get it for your android) Free
Go. Make. It. Rain. It’s that simple. Turn up some Fat Joe, blast the Rack City, and Make those bills Rain over your friends and unsuspecting people around you.
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Mar 21st
This week’s roundup of Apps is so out of this world that it will have your phone automatically adjusted according to the ambiance, as well as X-ploring, organizing, jaw dropping and even losing those hectic pounds before summer starts! Check out our selected choices and let us know what your thoughts are!
1. Intelligent Ringer (Get it for your android) Free
This little handy app is one that every one of us truly needs. It’s designed to analyze how loud your surrounding actually is, using your Smartphone’s microphone, so as to automatically adjust your ringtone accordingly. Let’s say, you’re at a concert or a party, this app will automatically make your ringtone louder. Likewise, if you’re at the library or at work your ringtone will lower down. It doesn’t even stop there; this app detects whether your device is in your pocket or purse through proximity sensors.
2. X-plore (Get it for your android) Free
Together with its many enhanced features, X-plore is indeed a brilliant way to look into an Android device’s file system. It is able to perform file operations along with accessing Picasa web albums, browse SQlite database files as well as explore shared folders on Windows servers and PCs.
3. AppGarden Lite (Get it for your android) Free
Disregard the dated user interface for this handy little app is lightweight and quite the compatible container that carries a huge array of utility applications. This includes a barcode scanner, conversion charts, Urban Dictionary lookup, password generator as well as many others. What’s also cool about it is that users can bookmark their favorite utility apps for easy access.
4. Google Keep (Get it for your android) Free
To start off, you’ll have to be running Android 4.0 or higher to be able to enjoy this app. It’s simple to use and is meant for quickly transcribing your thoughts so as you won’t forget them later on. It’s handy for groceries or to-do lists, and a bonus is that it’s synced to the cloud and accessible in your Google drive. Evernote look-alike? Humm try it out and see what fits you best.
5.G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
Phones get lost, stolen and misplaced every single day. In this hectic life we’re leading, it’s hard to remember where you placed your keys, so having a backup plan is always a must! With G Cloud installed, one can rest assured that all the precious contacts and data can never be lost. So G Cloud is definitely a must in 2013 especially with the new update that grants you up to 8 GB of free storage!
6. UP by Jawbone (Get it for your android) Free
This is more than just an App; if you’re into the fitness realm you’ll already know that there is a wrist band that goes together with the app. This gadget, let’s say, records daily activity & sleep efficiency. It’s comfortable around the wrist and includes a vibrating silent alarm. The app is beautifully designed and worth checking out.
7. Airport power (Get it for your android) Free
We know how stressful it is to locate the power sockets in an airport when you’re rushing to catch your flight. So, this handy little app ought to aid you in this endeavor. This is a crowd-sourced app though; so it does require the help of as many people as possible to make it more beneficial. So next time you’re standing near a power socket in an airport, submit it!
8. Shoot many robots (Get it for your android) Free
This game was originally released for Xbox live as well as the PlayStation network (PSN) and then, a month later, came out on PC. Now Android users can enjoy playing it as well. You’ll get to play as Tugnut, who’s been stockpiling guns, ammo and beer waiting for the robot apocalypse. Once he’s shoved unceremoniously out of his RV, he makes his way through farmlands and oil fields, switching lanes to avoid obstacles, picking up nuts and blasting robots all along his merry way.
9. News Republic (Get it for your android) Free
While you might be already satisfied with Pulse or even Google’s little news app, this is earning up to be a considerable alternative. It is not flashy and it does still lack many key features but it is worthy of checking out. It’s customizable, more elastic and elaborate.
10. Chip Chain (Get it for your android) Free
We could not leave you with only one game this week, so here is our other selected choice. Chip Chain is basically a match-3 title in which players need to implement strategy to continually match low-value chips to create higher ones in order to score points. Though you might think it’s like poker, it’s actually not. Try it out and let us know what you think.
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Mar 7th
We start March with a bang! From highly addictive pattern games, face detection, spring cleaning, Sara-loving, and all the way to witch hunting! Yes, we have it all and we’d love to hear from you once you try them out!
1. Trid (Get it for your android) Free
We start off this week’s list with a pretty cool addictive game that will have you copying a series of simple patterns as quickly as possible. Time is literally against you as you try to recreate the grid images in order to achieve the highest score possible. Despite its simplicity, the game is highly addictive incorporating a twist where the copy image rotates so as to make things even more difficult!
2. Hold Screen on (Get it for your android) $1.00
Ever been jealous of the face detection the Samsung GS3 so elegantly incorporates? Well, now you can have it too with this handy little app that acts as a service using the front camera of the device for detection. Once the face is detected, the app will prevent the locking of the phone’s screen. Just make sure to keep the screen on while you’re looking at it.
3. IM+ (Get it for your android) Free
Basically, this is an all-in-one instant messaging client that integrates perfectly with a whole range of services. It’s not only restricted to Android smartphones, it also incorporates a tablet mode. With the enormous number of instant messaging services that are out there it only makes sense to combine them all in one neat and clean app.
4. Thank Next Launcher Theme (Get it for your android) Free
This is a beautifully designed launcher that is filled with glorious 3D elements and dynamic effects. Elegant 3D visual elements, gorgeous transition effects and to top it off you’ll get to enjoy humanized gestures that will bring you a unique and splendid operation experience as well as
visual indulgence.
5. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
Phones get lost, stolen and misplaced every single day. In this hectic life we’re leading, it’s hard to remember where you placed your keys, so having a backup plan is always a must! With G Cloud installed, one can rest assured that all the precious contacts and data can never be lost. So G Cloud is definitely a must in 2013 especially with the new update that grants you up to 8 GB of free storage!
6. Sara- Siri’s new funny friend (Get it for your android) Free
Still jealous of Siri? Well, just get Sara! It’s the newest virtual buddy for your Android device that employs natural language technology to answer questions, chat like a real person, bring you information, launch your inbuilt apps and connect with other browsers and maps.
7. Night Camera (Get it for your android) Free
We’ve all been there; trying to take a picture at a restaurant but the lighting was just so dim the perfect moment was never captured. Or catching the moon and the city light just as in a movie scene and yet it did not translate so with our camera. Well, now you can enjoy full resolution, no blur or noise with night camera.
8. Clean Master (Cleaner) (Get it for your android) Free
This is a useful utility tool that will aid you at cleaning up your device. With all the installing & uninstalling, it’s pretty easy to get caught up and accumulate a whole lot of apps that we don’t even open. So, this handy little app will give your phone a great spring clean which will definitely result in a faster more efficient experience.
9. Hordz 3D (Get it for your android) Free
This game will trigger both your fingertips and brain as you fight wave after wave of pitiless foes. You will encounter witches, vampires, skeleton bikers and other twisted savages on your journey to stop fighting. Do you have what it takes to master the numerous finger-swiping combos that you’ll need to become the next master of the monsters?
10. Quento (Get it for your android) Free
We end the list with a robust, challenging and multi-platform puzzle game that will have you adding and taking away numbers in a cute math-based game play. Wait, don’t get discouraged by math, it’s still good we promise! Especially if you are one of the lovers of Sudoku or enjoy being tested on your mental arithmetic, try it out today!
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Feb 21st
We’re at the penultimate week of February, yes it’s flying by and here is our selected apps of the week list. We’ve assembled mind blowing, sorry mind controlling apps, we’ve got your hotel reservation covered and we’ll have you singing karaoke by the end of the night! Check out this week’s list and let us know what your thought are.
1. NewsWhip (Get it for your android) Free
There are plenty of news aggregation services out there, and NewsWhip is up there with the very finest. The app includes filters for politics, gossip, tech, fun, music, movies, gaming, startups, health, food and sports, and lets users view trending articles by territory. The ‘My Whips’ feature keeps track of users’ areas of interest to make future browsing that bit more convenient.
2. NFC by Moo (Get it for your android) Free
For those who have always fancied having NFC tags on their business cards, Moo, the online printing company that offers greeting cards, business cards,and more came up with a new app, NFC by Moo for Android. It allows you to write URLs, phone numbers, map links, contacts or social network links to your NFC-enabled MOO Business Cards, or any other NFC tag instantly.
3. Auryn Ink (Get it for your android) Free
Auryn Ink creates the authentic simulation of watercolor painting. You can pick different tip shapes for the brushes and specify different bristle effects. You can also adjust the texture of the canvas and the amount of water on your brush.
4. Hotel Tonight (Get it for your android) Free
Next time you’re traveling, use Hotel Tonight to save some serious money when booking your hotel rooms. The app makes it easy to search for and book hotels and leverages hotels’ desire to fill up their rooms to help you get huge discounts – as much as 70 percent off. With Hotel Tonight, you can find rooms in a number of cities in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
5. Unit Converter (Get it for your android) Free
Unit Converter is a free unit conversion application that supports conversions of weight, length, speed and of course currencies. The latter requires internet access for updated exchange rates with the ability to convert over than 60 currencies from all over the world. Simple and easy to use with no ads in the way.
6. Onavo Extend (Get it for your android) Free
If you regularly run into overages or speed limits with your monthly data use, Onavo Extend can help out. The free app reroutes your mobile Internet traffic through its servers and compresses data when possible so you don’t use as much of it. Onavo Extend lets you get up to five times more out of your data plan without changing the way you use your phone.
7. Red Karaoke (Get it for your android) Free
Sing and Record with Red Karaoke; an intuitive Android app that gives players a massive collection of songs at your fingertips (over 45, 000 and still growing). A cool feature of this app is that it allows users to record and upload their karaoke sessions and share them with friends.
8. Google Gesture Search (Get it for your android) Free
Gesture Search lets you quickly find a contact, a bookmark, an application, or a music track on your device by drawing on the screen. Search results are updated as you add each letter or digit and becomes better by learning from your search history.
9. CamScanner – Phone PDF Creator (Get it for your android) Free
If you need to scan a lot of documents, CamScanner is a must-have app for you.Using Camscanner Android apps you can use your android mobile as a scanner, just take a snap of your document using this app and it will convert them as a PDF document.
10. Mind Games (Get it for your android) Free
Mind Games is a selection of tests that, using standardized testing, will help you improve your brain function, no matter your age. There are 13 games overall and each one of them feature score history, a global top scores list, and graph of your progress. Not only that but the game will track your progress and give you a summary of you best games and your scores for the day’s game.
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Feb 14th
This week we bring you the best of the puzzling games, assistants as well as the Java to get you through the rough days! And since it is the day of love we leave you with this quote: “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.” – The Notebook
1. Sokoban Garden 3D Review (Get it for your android) Free
With the combination of all essential elements of a meritorious logic puzzler with a fresh problem in every level, this little app is the living proof that when it comes to app development, there is no need to break the bank with a huge budget or a huge team, only a huge ladybird-based concept.
2. Assistant (Get it for your android) Free
We have to admit that this is the indeed the most compliant, natural and most of all pleasant virtual assistant we’ve ever tested during the past months (as well as across the platforms). If you’ve fancied the app, all you have to do is pay the extra upgrade fees and you’ll have Sam at your service even after the name Siri has become obsolescent.
3. Sketch Guru – Handy Sketch Pad (Get it for your android) Free
Whether you’re an artist or not, we think you should give this app a go for you’ll never know what undiscovered talents you have underneath it all! This handy app provides all the ideal tools to create sketches as well as the possibility to share your work on the hip social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram.
4. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
Phones get lost, stolen and misplaced every single day. In this hectic life we’re leading, it’s hard to remember where you placed your keys, so having a backup plan is always a must! With G Cloud installed, one can rest assured that all the precious contacts and data can never be lost. So G Cloud is definitely a must in 2013 especially with the new update that grants you up to 8 GB of free storage!
5. Cubles (Get it for your android) Free
Yes, we have another puzzle game lined up for you this week. This one is designed with beautiful colors, cartoonish graphics as well as a nice level design. It’s quite simple to comprehend this game: all you have to do is find and select rectangles or squares with corners of the same color. It might sound easy, but you’ll discover that as you progress it becomes both difficult and addictive.
6. Netflix (Get it for your android) Free
The new, official Netflix app will have you hooked on your favorite series, films as well as other videos right on your beloved Android absolutely anywhere you have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection. The only downside to this free app is that you’ll need an unlimited Netflix streaming plan in order to access the actual video content.
7. Starbucks (Get it for your android) Free
Yes, we’ve spotted you all tech-savvy bloggers sipping your favorite java in the morning to kick start the morning inspiration for the day and so this is the app you ought to download! This free app functions the same way a plastic Starbucks loyalty card does; all you have to do is register your card within the app, add cash for purchases and then your local waiter will be able to scan an on-device barcode once it’s time for you to pay.
8. Kii Keyboard (Get it for your android) Free
It’s quite obvious, that there’s nothing revolutionary about the Kii keyboard; it’s all been done before everywhere else. So, why download it you ask? Well, that’s exactly why you should; one app has everything that is scattered in other apps such as the likes of Swype, Thumb Keyboard, SwiftKey, etc. Loads of customizations is always a plus as well as the multiple theme support they offer.
9.ABBYY TextGrabber + Translator (Get it for your android) Free
We cannot deny how far Optical character recognition has come in the past few years and it is the evolution of the Smartphones that has benefited the most from it. This app is ideal for students or even interpreters since it offers nearly instant translations and no need for Wi-fi connectivity; just snap a picture of the chosen text and it’s converted into computer-readable text, then it’s magically turned to Google for a speedy translation.
10. Wave Alarm (Get it for your android) Free
Back in the day, when we used to have a traditional alarm clock, we used to get so much pleasure in smacking it every morning just to get that extra 5 minutes of sleep. These days, if you smack your Smartphone like that you’ll only be sending it into an expensive retreat and yourself into a hefty debt. So, to avoid the drama simply download this app that will snooze or silence the alarm once you wave your hand in front of the forward-facing camera on your beloved droid.
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Feb 7th
February is here, and we start it off with a brand new Top 10 list, that is so versatile we’ll have you fitter than ever with laser vision, 007 swag and still crushing candy like a pro! Be sure to check our selection and let us know what your thought are!
1. Walking Text (Get it for your android) Free
We used to be mortified at the sight of people walking with their eyes locked down on their Smartphone, turns out it’s inevitable and we got into that habit as well! Thankfully, there’s a free app now that can help us all avoid falling in a huge fountain or worse an open manhole.
2. Fitocracy (Get it for your android) Free
Despite the fact that January is over, and most New Year’s resolutions end with it, we’re still determined to bring you the best and newest fitness Apps all year long. This little handy app uniquely melds excessive with a competitive process that “rewards” the completion of tasks, thus avoiding the label of “yet another fitness app” and better yet molding it into a well-developed life coach.
3. Umano (Get it for your android) Free
Umano was actually launched a couple of months ago on the iPhone, and now is available for Android users as well. This app provides excursionists as well as other users a curated selection of articles that are read to the users by voice actors. Give it a try!
4. Houzz Interior Design Ideas (Get it for your android) Free
We all know how troublesome it is to try to find inspiration for interior and exterior design, so this so called “Wikipedia of interior and exterior design” ought to be the salvation for such problems. Houzz boasts itself for having the largest database of home design ideas on the net, with over 500,000 high resolution photos. Swap your design magazines for this virtual idea book!
5. Tile Launcher Beta (Get it for your android)Free
Whether you’re a Windows Phone enthusiast or not, at some point you’re going to have to cave in the idea of tiles; Microsoft’s pretty much putting them everywhere! On the Xbox, PC, tablet, they’re inevitable! If you do actually like tiles over icon though you’ll be pleased to try out this Beta App available now.
6. Hushed (Get it for your android) Free
Are you a Spy, Detective or better yet, James Bond? Well, this is the app you’ve been waiting for! Hushed allows you to create disposable phone numbers that you can use in 40 different countries. It resembles the Burner app for iPhone, yet Hushed transmits calls over data connections rather than over regular phone lines.
7. Swapps! All Apps, Everywhere (Get it for your android) Free
For those of you out there who are not enjoying the luxury of the latest Android version, it’s safe to say you are missing out on many things one of which is having a split screen that shows 2 different apps working at the same time. Having such an option is in need a gift from the tech geeks, especially if you are a businessman opting to go mobile rather than PC. Now with Swapps even Ice Cream Sandwichers or lower can enjoy this feature.
8. Ctrl+C (Get it for your android) Free
Sharing text, link URLs, news articles, jokes or any other words has never been quite easy. But with Ctrl+C it’s all possible and effortless. For those familiar with copy and paste commands, the app really could be called Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V. Since it allows you to take text from one location and transition it to any chat window, any email, any text, etc.
9. Cloudnotion (Get it for your android) Free
We all loved “Message in a bottle” not only because of the charming Kevin Costner; it was more about receiving a surprise message from a stranger that seems so appealing. Well, how if you could enjoy such “serendipity” of sorts in this day and age? With Cloudnotion, a game based on GPS, users can leave message at the point they are, and once someone else is there, they can enjoy reading what others left.
10. Candy Crush Saga (Get it for your android) Free
Last but not least, we bring you the bejeweled addictive crazy game that has taken us by storm; Candy Crush. Here you have to match 3 or more like candies to break them away. While this might sound mundane and not original at all, you’ll find yourself hung up for those extra lives and eager to get to the next level.
Top 10 Staff’s Picks for 2012 !
Dec 27th
Time flies, and 2012 is just about to wrap up. Whether it was a good, moderate or awful year, leave it all behind and start fresh with a positive mindset for 2013. We decided to bring you the Apps you’ll be taking in to the next year simply because we cannot seem to live without them. Hope you’ll have a brilliant New Year’s Eve and as Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”
1. G Cloud Backup (Get it for your android) Free
Phones get lost, stolen and misplaced every single day. In this hectic life we’re leading, it’s hard to remember where you placed your keys, so having a backup plan is always a must! With G Cloud installed, one can rest assured that all the precious contacts and data can never be lost. So G Cloud is definitely a must in 2013!
2. AirDroid (Get it for your android) Free
Just as we may forget where we place our phone, we know the feeling of misplaced cables and USB wires. So what to do when you desperately need that file on your phone before you leave your laptop/PC and cannot seem to find the cable anywhere? Well, Airdroid is the easiest option that saved our lives multiple times this year, so 2013 will be no different.
3. TrueCaller (Get it for your android) Free
We all know that annoying phone call you keep on getting from the persistent marketers that you cannot evade just because they continue to change their digits. Or that awkward in-law phone call you try to escape. Well, now thanks to TrueCaller, you can identify pretty much anyone who calls you. Very useful and highly recommended if you’re not using it already.
4. Pixlr Express (Get it for your android) Free
With so many photo filter Apps out there, it’s hard to choose one that actually stands out. We’ve been using the Chrome version of this App for quite sometime, and it’s amazing; fixes the pictures in more ways you can imagine. So, we were thrilled when the Android App division arrived. A definite must for photo lovers.
5. Photo Grid (Get it for your android) Free
There are tons of collage making apps out there, but this is the one you ought to be using, especially if you’re an Instagrammer. Super simple to use, and you can just shake the mobile to create a collage that is to your liking. You can even change the background, colors and so much more. But the best thing about it, is that the created collage is automatically an instant fit for Instagram, so all you’ll have to do is share!
6. Subway Surfers (Get it for your android) Free
Warning, if you have little time to spare, do not, we repeat, do not download this app! It’s so addictive you might forget your kids! At first glace it will look like just another Temple Run copy cat, but it’s much more fun once you put some time into it. With the Facebook integration, you can keep on competing with your friends and beat their scores.
7. Pinterest (Get it for your android) Free
No one can deny the huge boom Pinterest caused, especially among women this year. So the arrival of an Android App was a must. We have to admit, after experimenting with different browsing methods, the easiest most fun way to have the most out of Pinterest was indeed on a tablet/Phone. So if you’re a Pinterest enthusiast, then the adoption is simply natural.
8. Offline Dictionaries (Get it for your android) Free
For the nerds or teachers out there, this is probably already on your phones long ago. It’s highly beneficial, especially for those that are searching for (obviously) an offline dictionary that also offers a thesaurus. It saved our lives many times when the 3G was wonky, and made us look eloquent when we wanted to boast our linguistic skills.
9. Triple Town (Get it for your android) Free
One of our favorite and very addictive puzzle games is most definitely Triple Town. One cannot seem to get enough of those tiny bears that are so annoying but so amusing at the same time! A definite worthy pastime to download.
10. Runtastic (Get it for your android) Free
Yes, new years is all about resolutions; getting fit, getting more done, more accomplishments and less procrastination. So as they say: “A year from now, you’ll wish you had started today.” So, grab this App and start running and monitoring your jogs/runs till you’re ready to run a full marathon!
Top 10 Apps of the week!
Dec 13th
Winter is getting cold but it’s always hot on our top 10 App list! This week we have you relive the nostalgia from old postcards, to the up-to-date filers that will “wow” your hipster instagrammers. We also never neglect out gammer fans out there, with a few apps that will surely be eligible time-killers. Be sure to read the very last app if you’re an avid business person that is always on the go and tracking your expenses! Let us know what your thoughts are and enjoy!
1. Snapseed (Get it for your android) Free
One of the best iOS photo editing apps is now finally available for Android, and yes it is free! You can thank Google for purchasing the app earlier this year and dropping the $5 price tag. Now you can edit your photos like a pro with filters that will surly wow your Instagramer hippies.
2. Ink Cards (Get it for your android) Free
Who says old fashioned postcards are a thing of the past? Now, with Ink Cards you can send created images as a real postcard right from your Smartphone. You can send your beautifully designed 5×7 cards to real mailboxes for $1.99. The App also suggests sending the photos to your closest FB friends.
3. Survival Run with Bear Grylls (Get it for your android) Free
“Oh no, not another Temple Run Clone!” you will cry at first! Well, it sort of is, but isn’t; the idea is the same but the implementation is different. In this game you have control over Bear Grylls while trying to surpass Grizzly Bear; you can also slife down hills, swim through river and even base jump.
4. Zooper Widget (Get it for your android) Free
If you’re a widget lover then you might want to try Zooper Wiget; it’s free for download even though there’s a pro version as well. You can enjoy plenty of customization options and even create your own templates. This app definitely adds a nice flare to any device.
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. Townsmen (Get it for your android) $1.10
Micromanaging lovers behold, this one is for you. Townsmen is a really fun game that offers quite deep gameplay while building a complex and functioning village with diverse supply chains. Those of you who’ve already played games such as Settlers will not find it peculiar.
7. Snapeous (Get it for your android) Free
Snapeous is the first social network built around objects. A nice little app to discover great content; discover photos and videos from people like you that have great things to share. Now real objects turn to a living experience as they claim but it’s still in beta and they’re fixing the bugs and problems that have been reported.
8. SkyBurger (Get it for your android) Free
Well this one is just a terrible game to play, on an empty stomach that is! Sky burgers is obviously all about making large hamburgers, and for the meat lovers among us will end up putting the game down to satisfy the doomed cravings it creates.
9. TapTu (Get it for your android) Free
RSS reader has received a makeover, by the Social club that is! Taputu provides easy access to your favorite web content as well as adding you Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter feeds so no news gets left out. The interface is simple, though a little cluttered, yet the offline options are appealing for those that spend time reading while disconnected.
10. Expensify (Get it for your android) Free
We all know how troublesome tracking work expenses might get, so it’s about time for us to cover an app that simplifies the process. With expensify you can use your device’s camera to scan receipts, capturing the date and amount charged for each receipt you upload. Mileage can be tracked with also importing expenses from bank and credit card accounts. The App connects to QuickBooks, but you can also send an expense report directly from the app itself.