May 4
Android: Although our mobile devices are powerful computers, we often find that we need them for very simple, mundane tasks. Calculating a tip, looking up the definition of a word, or converting kilometers to miles are all examples of useful actions that do not really require dedicated apps to complete.
If you’d like to simplify your Android device, give AppGarden a go. Read more
Recently, a number of privacy issues have been raised in regard to the kinds of access third party apps are receiving after being installed on mobile devices. While some level of access to your personal information is required to offer a beneficial service, some developers seem to crossing a line, or, at the very least, not being transparent enough about how their app works.
If you are an Android user and would like to have a better idea as to how your device’s apps operate, you should check out aSpotCat. Read more
Wireless sync is a convenient feature for getting content onto or off of your mobile device. However, the types of apps that come with your gadget that enable this feature vary greatly in their quality and ease of use.
This issue is especially apparent for Android devices. Today’s post examines a third party app from the Google play store that offers an easy-to-use solution for your syncing needs. Read more
I love being active and getting outdoors, so remaining apprised of weather conditions is something I take pretty seriously. In regard to online resources, I have never found a site that has the attractive interface and plethora of details that Weather Underground provides.
Of course, getting this information on-the-go is critical. While you could always navigate to the website in your mobile browser, a dedicated app is often preferable. Now, an official solution is available. Read more
Having a tiny supercomputer in your pocket is amazing, but you know what isn’t? Well, how do you feel about the exorbitant fees that come with exceeding the data limit on your cellular provider’s plan?
If you would like a way to keep track of how much data your smartphone’s applications are using, you should check out Onavo. Read more
Android’s Recent Apps screen is a convenient way to switch between frequently used apps, but, power users that need to get things done may find it lacking in terms of speed and functionality. Task Changer for Android aims to rectify the situation. Read more
With such a weak economy and dire job prospects, many readers are either prolonging their time in or contemplating going back to school. Regardless of your scenario, you will probably have a hectic schedule as you dart into and out of classes, meetings and study groups throughout your day.
Furthermore, our mobile devices are constantly active, notifying us via a cacophony of beeps, that something new has occurred that requires our attention. As you can imagine, this is not a desirable occurrence as you’re sitting in class and your professor is about to elaborate on a key point in his/her lecture.
If you are an Android user, and you’d like an automated way of silencing your device, School Schedule may be the tool you are looking for. Read more
Nov 18
As you use your Android device, there are moments (e.g., when you click on a link or select an RSS feed) when you are presented with a menu that asks you to choose which app you would like to use to complete an action. At the bottom of this menu is a checkbox that lets you set the chosen app as the default for opening a specific file type. Once completed, this file type will only be opened with the chosen application.
Since many of us are constantly installing and uninstalling applications on our devices, we may, at some point in the future, desire to change a default app for a given file type. This task is the focus of today’s post. Read more
If you use an Android device, you have probably had this experience. You have been listening to a great new tune in the car at full volume without a headset. A few hours later, you head to the cafe to get some work done and whip out your earbuds, so as not to disturb the other patrons.
As you hit the play button on your music app, a jostling wave of sound enters your ears and you almost fall out of your seat. If you don’t want to have to remember to constantly adjust the volume of your device, you should check out Hearing Saver. Read more
Oct 19
Most Android phones either come with an SD card or give you the option to install one. Expanding your device’s storage space in this manner can be a great way to store more music, photos and other media, while simultaneously preserving your device’s internal memory for applications and user data.
Before you can start utilizing a new SD card, it will need to be formatted. Fortunately, Android has this capability built-in and it is a relatively painless process to accomplish. Read more
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