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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Find My Friends

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:00:51 +0000

Some people really love the Find My Friends app because the app can help you find your friends whether or not they contact you. You don’t need to wait around for your friend to text you back to see where they are or what they’re doing. But there are some downsides to this app because hackers and thieves can hack into your Find My Friends account and possibly locate you without your permission. Imagine, too, if your phone falls into the wrong hands. Try out the anti-theft feature in dfndr security before thieves have your phone in the event of loss or theft:

Pros of Find My Friends
This app makes it easy and fun to locate where your friends and family are. All you have to do is request for them to add you as a contact on the app, and once you accept, you will be given access to where they are.

There are also many privacy controls on the app that are very helpful. If there’s a moment where you don’t want certain friends to see where you’re located (maybe a surprise party or you’re on a date and don’t want to be bothered), you can mute those friends and they won’t be able to see you. The app is also great because it can help you keep your friends safe. If you’re concerned about a friend’s well being and haven’t heard from them in a while, you can simply use the app to see where they are.

Cons of Find My Friends
One downside to the app is that it does cost money to use. Find My Friends has a small, one-time fee of 99 cents. This fee may deter many people from downloading the app, so the app does have a smaller user base than other popular apps like Twitter and Facebook. Another negative aspect of Find my Friends is that you may get requests from people you don’t know and people you don’t want to have access to your location. This isn’t a big deal often, but it is a bit of a hassle to constantly reject strangers from accessing your location.

Finally, this app has a major downside because hackers can access the app, hack your personal information, and be able to locate you. Once the hackers have your location, they may have access to your address. Think about the pros and cons before downloading this app.

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Best Dating Apps for Solo Travelers

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:00:54 +0000

When you’re on a solo adventure in a new place, it can be fun, exciting, and even a little bit intimidating. We all want to meet new people and try new things when we venture to new areas of the world, and luckily, technology today allows us to do just that. If you’re traveling solo, there are so many apps out there that make it easy to meet people.

The following rounds up the best dating apps to use as you travel. These apps will allow you to meet interesting people in your location that could end up being the perfect match for you.

MissTravel
You don’t necessarily have to travel alone anymore, thanks to this clever app! MissTravel matches you with singles who want to see the same places and who have similar travel interests. This is a great way to find people that you can easily meet up with on trips, so that you know ahead of time you’ll have a buddy when you want one!

MileHi Messenger
While many apps focus on helping you meet people once you actually make it to your destination, this one is unique. Unlike other apps, MileHi connects you with singles on your flight, making it easy to meet someone from the very start of your trip. This allows you to arrange for ride shares once you land to cut costs where you can. Convenience and fun are all rolled into one app!

Ventoura
Similar to the popular dating app Tinder, this selection allows you to connect with fellow tourists or even locals wherever your travels take you. This can be great for dating or even finding people who can show you around to hit all the best spots! What we love about this app is that you can actually start chatting with people before you leave and make plans ahead of time. Or you can fly by the seat of your pants — it’s up to you!

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The Best Apps for Taking Care of Your Pet

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:00:44 +0000

Our furry friends are typically more like family than pets, and they can quickly become one of our best friends. Thankfully, the following Android apps make it easier to care for our pets on a day-to-day basis. Put one of these apps on your Android and use it in conjunction with quick cleanup in order to keep your phone running smoothly so that your pet apps are always running smoothly. Click here to use quick cleanup to remove junk files that take up too much space and slow down your phone:

With that being said, when it comes to taking care of these beloved creatures, we want to ensure we’re doing everything in our power to give them the best care, treatment, and quality of life. These apps will make it easier to care for your pet. Plus, they are fun to use!

11pets
This is a free app that helps dog owners take care of their pooch and keep them in good health. There are a range of features associated with this app, including building a schedule for them that helps keep track of vet visits and any medications they require, fields to enter medical history and information about your pet, and even galleries to save your favorite pet photos. It’s not limited to just your dog, either; you can use it for any pet, which is a nice bonus!

APCC by ASPCA
This is the perfect app to help keep your pet safe at all times. You’ll first choose from a choice of several species such as dogs, cats, horses, or birds. Then, the app provides you with a database of plants, hazards, foods, and medications that are toxic to your pet. You can even input the amount consumed of any of these materials into a calculator in the app, helping you to understand the severity of a situation and whether you need to make a trip to the vet. As we mentioned, it’s definitely useful in keeping pets healthy, so it’s worth having on your Android in case you ever need it!

MapMyDogWalk
This is a pretty straightforward app where the name says it all. Use it to map out the path you want to go on for a walk with your dog. It utilizes Google Maps to help you find a route, locate parks and dog-friendly restaurants, water fountains, and even small details such as waste bag dispensers. This is an intuitive app that is easy to use. It gives you a wealth of information, such as the amount of calories burned, speed, and the pace of a walk after it’s done.

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Which Popular Apps Use Your Battery the Most?

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:22 +0000

To make your phone’s battery life last as long as possible, there are methods you can use to battle the worst battery-draining offenders. In addition to addressing apps that are affecting your phone’s battery life, you should also protect your phone’s battery from damage. One method is to use the total charge feature to monitor your phone’s battery life and preserve your battery’s lifespan:

Why Do Certain Apps Drain Your Battery?
Many of the most popular apps on your phone are also the culprits for why your battery never seems to last as long as it once did. The worst offenders usually have advanced display graphics or run animations. These graphics are more difficult for your phone to process and make your phone work much harder than it usually does.

Another way these apps drain your battery is through the notifications they send you. When your phone is sleeping it is conserving power, but when these notifications “wake it up” they prevent that process and make your battery drain. Finally, apps that use your location, GPS, or camera are major drains on your battery because they require a lot of processing power.

Which Apps Waste the Most Battery Life?
Unsurprisingly, most of the apps that use the most battery are the apps that you use on a daily basis or even open multiple times a day. Snapchat is one of the worst battery-draining apps because it is constantly running in the background, using your camera, and sending you notifications.

Another popular battery-wasting app is Netflix. Every time you binge-watch a new series on your phone it uses your phone’s display, which uses the majority of your battery life. If you want to try to cut back on how much of your battery Netflix uses, try turning down the brightness; doing so will help to conserve a lot of battery life.

Email servers like Outlook or Gmail also use a lot of your phone’s battery. People tend to check their email very often or have their email set to constantly refresh so that they don’t miss a thing. But in reality, all of that syncing is wasting your battery life even when you’re not using your email.

Finally, another big battery waste is news apps like BBC News, CNN, or Fox News. People spend a lot of time reading these articles, which use the phone’s display. Another problem with these apps is that they send push notifications, which also contribute to draining your battery.

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These Are the Best Dining Apps for Android

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 00:00:32 +0000

Going out to eat can be a fun way to change up your schedule and do something exciting with friends, and it can even be a good way to take a break from technology and interact with the sensory world. But there’s no reason you shouldn’t use technology to make sure you’re going to a place with food you’ll like, a place with open seats and good prices, and a place you and your friends will have a good time. Use these apps to make sure that once you arrive, you’ll be able to unplug, get chatting, and chow down on some delicious food.

Eat24
OK, here’s an option for when you want to keep your pajamas on. Going out can be great, but sometimes it’s a rainy day and you want to watch a movie. Eat24 is a great delivery app, allowing you to filter through options by selecting distance, ratings, and even health. You can read Yelp reviews before making your selection, and if you have Android Pay, the app is compatible with that as well, making your check out even easier.

Tasteful
So you’re going out, but you don’t want to resort to junk food. Great! Tasteful helps you find restaurants in your area that adhere to different diets: vegetarian, low cal, and gluten-free (among others). Dining out for people with specific needs can be difficult or stressful, and it’s good to know the restaurant you’re going to will be able to accommodate you (or those in your party) beforehand. The food is still delicious, of course.

OpenTable
Speaking of accommodation, it’s never fun to arrive at a restaurant and be told you have a two-hour wait, especially if you’re hungry when you arrive. OpenTable makes that easy. Just plug in a time and place and discover restaurants with openings. It is so much easier than calling each restaurant individually.

Happy Hour Finder
OK, not technically dining, but it’s never a bad idea to grab a beer with a friend, and it’s never a bad idea to save an extra buck or two while doing so. Happy Hour Finder tells you about the time frame of the happy hours around you (ensuring you don’t show up just as happy hour ends) while also outlining the deals — imagine going to a happy hour that’s one dollar off while right next door there is a “buy one, get one free” deal!

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The Best Apps That Can Help You Plan Your Night Out

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:00:30 +0000

There are so many great apps that can tell you the best drink specials near you, or even keep you updated with your friends’ location so that they’re safe when they need to go home. One thing for sure, these apps will suit your mood and intentions for going out on the town.

Nightlife
This app does it all. You can find the best happy hour and drink deals on Nightlife. You can then connect with your friends and share the bar deals with them so that your friends can help to make decisions and plan where you want to go that night. You can group chat on the app and connect with other people that you may meet at the bar or any time during your night out. If you’re trying to save money while having a great night out, this is the perfect app to find you amazing drink deals without sacrificing fun.

Wender
With Wender you can now avoid the difficult task of texting all of your friends and asking them, “Who wants to go out tonight?” To save time you can use Wender and state your plans for the night for friends to see. You have the option to state that you’re “going out,” “open to suggestions,” or “staying in tonight.” This way, your friends already know what your plans are and it makes it easier to link up with friends that are looking to go out tonight.

NightOut
This is a great app to make sure your friends all showing up to the same venue. So many nights out begin with someone getting the bars confused or else putting the wrong address into an Uber. With NightOut you can easily share the location of the bar or venue that you and your friends want to meet at to ensure that no one gets lost or goes to the wrong venue by accident. Another fun perk of this app is that many bars have special NightOut deals like free drinks that are exclusively for people using the app.

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Why You Need To Lock Your Phones and Apps to Stay Safe

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:00:06 +0000

These days you can’t be too careful when keeping your apps and data protected. Hackers are getting better and better at accessing your data and stealing it for themselves. Locking your phone may keep strangers from getting into your phone but it doesn’t protect the many apps you have with sensitive data. The only way to keep your phone and data safe is by downloading app lock now to prevent thieves and hackers from accessing your private apps:

Why We Think Our Data Safe And Protected
People feel safe that their data is safe because they make smart decisions to keep their phones protected. In fact, 50% of people when surveyed said that they believe that there’s no for extra measures to keep their phone info safe because it’s already protected.

Most people keep their phone’s PIN numbers to themselves or have their phone locked with their fingerprint to ensure thieves can’t access their apps if they steal the phone. We even create elaborate passwords for all of our different accounts to be sure that hackers can’t access our private information but that doesn’t really help as much as it seems. There’s no way to ensure that your private information is safe if your only way of protecting it is just through locking your phone.

Why Our Data Isn’t As Safe As We Think It Is
There are two different ways that hackers and steal your private data. First, hackers can get into your voicemail and through that, they will hack the data that is stored on your phone. This is the more rare option and is usually done by a close family member or a friend trying to seek revenge.

The second way that your phone can be hacked is through phone hacking software. These hackers can ruin your life and steal your data by installing malicious software on your phone that gathers your personal logins and scans your emails. You can’t prevent this type of hacking by simply locking your phone. The only way to keep hackers out of your personal data is by locking the apps themselves.

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The Top 5 Apps for Savvy Investors on Android

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:07 +0000

When it comes to investing in today’s world, there are seemingly endless options. If you’re looking for a great investment app, look no further. One of the following apps is sure to be the app for you.

Acorns

This is the perfect investment app for savvy investors looking for a very hands-off experience. With Acorns you can just set it and forget it. The app takes the spare change from each purchase you make and invests it. So if your coffee was $5.95, then it invests the $.05. Acorns is a super fun way to invest your spare change, and it is exciting for new investors.

Forex Hero

This investing app is unlike any of the others on this list because it’s actually a simulation game. In Forex Hero you try to make money by trading different currencies while using real strategies about stock trading. Once you start playing you may not even realize that you’re actually learning about the world of investing. This is a good app to choose if you’re new to investment or if you just want to put your investment strategy to the test without risking any real money.

SigFig Wealth Management

With this app you can manage, optimize, and track your existing investment portfolios. You can also sign up and create a personalized investment plan and fund the account. With SigFig the first $10,000 you invest in your portfolio is managed for free. The only downside to this app for long-term investors is that it only gives you a three-year overview of your accounts, while many other similar apps will give you a five- to ten-year overview.

FRED Economic Data

This neat app gives its users access to 40,000 data sets from all around the world. This information is extremely handy to the typical investor because you can use data to see how well certain companies have done in the past and find trends to help advise your investments. The best part is that all of the data on this app is free; the app provides a lot of useful investment information and tips.

StockTwits

StockTwits is a beautifully designed app that’s easy to use. The app gives you the ability to check trending stocks, sort stocks, and create stock watch lists. It’s extremely simple to use and keeps everything streamlined and easy to visualize. You can even watch the gains and losses that stocks have over a set period of time. StockTwits is completely free to download with no hidden charges once you start using it.

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Is This the Death of Mobile Apps, or Is There Still Hope?

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:50:08 +0000

Some people have been predicting that AI and VR will bring the end of the hand-held mobile app as we know it. Although these features may be coming to smartphones in the future, there’s no evidence that it will be here soon. So don’t get rid of your phone and apps just yet, and don’t be neglectful when it comes to caring for your phone. Click here to use app manager to quickly identify and uninstall any unwanted apps now, so that you have more space for new files and apps:

There’s no chance we’ll be getting rid of apps or phones soon. With 70% of North America using a smartphone, nobody will be ditching their smartphone before the technology of VR and AI improves. There are a lot of predictions about how technology will evolve and change in the future. If technology and the Internet continue to expand and improve at the current rate, then we know that there will be amazing progress in the new few years. One day there may be direct brain-to-computer interfaces. Obviously, this technology won’t be mainstream any time soon, but there are people working on developing this kind of interface.

Read More: Which Apps Affect Your Android’s Performance the Most?

What sort of features can we expect from AI and VR?
It’s thought that, instead of using phone apps, we will be using our faces to control our apps with virtual reality. Also, instead of looking at our phones, our screens will become lightweight glasses that we wear.

Will smart glasses become the new smartphone?
Not any time soon. The costs of these products are still way too high to put them in the hands of the everyday person. Eventually, the technology will be cheaper to produce and the price point will come down to a reasonable and affordable price. You’ll be able to check your email without having to pull your phone out of your pocket, or even look up YouTube videos and watch them with your glasses.

Right now, smart glasses are still being beta-tested, and it’s clear that they’re not developed enough to be able to wear them in the real world for long periods of time. As they improve, these glasses will soon be comfortable enough to wear for twelve to sixteen hours as you go about your day.

Many estimated that smart glasses and other big developments are at least three to five years away. Some more conservative estimates even predict that these technology advancements are at least ten years away; the rich will be able to afford them right away, but it will take much longer for the rest of the population to be able to afford these technologies. So for now, smartphones and apps are safe.

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Standout Apps from the 2017 Google Play Awards

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Who doesn’t love a great, new app? Mobile gaming apps, in particular, have increased in popularity over the last few years. But that doesn’t mean your phone will be able to handle some of these impressive new games. In order to automatically optimize your downloaded games whenever you start playing, you should use game booster. Free up RAM and boost your phone in order to make your gaming experience faster and smoother:

The Google Play Awards
The votes have been tallied and the awards for the Google Play Awards have been announced. Each year, Google Play announces the best apps of the year. With so many apps to choose from these days, it can be easy to get bogged down in the millions of apps. Luckily, the Google Play Awards are here to show you the best apps and games of the year to make it easier for you to choose what to download.

Standout Indie: Reigns
It’s considered one of the standout Indie apps of the year. In this game, you get to put yourself in the role of monarch during the modern age and impose your will on your kingdom. It can be difficult in your unpredictable kingdom to create a balance between your people, army, church, and treasury. In order to reign for as long as possible, you will have to make strategic moves creating allies and enemies.

Standout Startup: HOOKED
HOOKED has amazing, short scary stories to read from the comfort of your phone. These thrilling stories will keep you in suspense as you read them. Each story is formatted as a short text message conversation and reads as if you were reading someone’s personal text messages with a creepy twist.

Best App for Kids: Hot Wheels: Race Off
This exciting racing game brings Hot Wheels to life. There are over 25 different Hot Wheels cars to race through 50 different tracks. Love stunts? Hot Wheels: Race Off has awesome jumps, boosters, and loops to race through. There’s also a multiplayer mode so you can race and challenge your friends!

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These Are the Best Android Apps for Discounts

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:36 +0000

Saving money should be as easy as “accidentally” losing two hours to an Instagram deep-dive into what everyone you went to soccer camp with is up to these days. Instead, we spend too much time agonizing over spending mistakes of the past and become overwhelmed by the plethora of saving options that can help us get our futures on track. To ease your pain, the following is a list of five apps that can help you save money on the things you’re already buying.

RetailMeNot

The hardest part of saving money is determining what expenses to cut back on. RetailMeNot helps alleviate some of that pain by providing coupon codes and exclusive discounts for hundreds of retail locations. The app gives you the ability to search by store, category, or even location to see what deals are available near you. There are in-store and online options, so whatever your preference, you can easily find coupons with the click of a button.

Clarity Money

Clarity Money is a one-stop shop that will analyze your financial situation, and make recommendations to help you save. After connecting your bank accounts, Clarity can help you negotiate and lower your bills and cancel overlapping services. The app also has tools for finding better interest rates, setting up automatic savings transfers, and building budgets.

Ebates

Ebates is a little piece of magic that helps you score cash back on your purchases. Within the app, you can search for stores or browse the best cashback deals. If you navigate to the online store from the Ebates shopping portal, you will automatically receive cash back on your purchases. No need to mail out forms or save receipts. Your cash back accumulates, and you receive a quarterly check in the mail.

Qapital

Qapital is a great first step for beginner savers and an awesome tool for leveraging your current spending patterns to save more. The app links to your bank account and allows you to set personal savings “rules.” For example, you can round every purchase to the nearest dollar and save the difference, and automatically start saving every time you swipe your card! You can also set up several mini “savings accounts” so that you can apply different rules to each, and easily organize your funds.

Groupon

Groupon is an awesome tool for more than just discounts on group ziplining excursions and sushi-making classes. In addition to awesome rates on fun activities, the app can help you save money on everything from Ray-Ban sunglasses to dog food.

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Stay on Top of Your Vacation Plans with These Android Apps

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:03 +0000

Traveling requires a great deal of organization and coordination. The last thing you want to do is run into a mess and not be able to find the information you need while you’re on a trip. In order to conveniently stay on top of all of your summer vacation plans, check out the following apps to help you stay organized without the hassle of endless papers. Download any of these apps to your Android in preparation for your trip to enhance your experience and be completely worry-free!

Cool Cousin
When you’re looking to plan out where to stop, visit, and eat on a trip, this is a useful app to find some unique and genuine places to live like a local while you’re there. This app features recommendations that are off the beaten path from actual residents in select destinations so that you can have the most authentic experience possible.

AutoSlash
When you’re making various trip reservations, you’re looking to lock down the lowest possible price. This app helps you to ensure that you get the best price on a rental car, as these prices can fluctuate daily. Here, you add in your reservation details through the mobile site. Then, the app will track the rates for your dates, let you know of competitor pricing, and scan for coupons and discount codes. When lower prices or better deals become available, you’ll be notified through an e-mail. You can then take care of rebooking and save some serious dough.

Travel & Leisure
This is an easy-to-use app to help you research your destination so you can decide what types of things you’ll want to do when you’re there. The app features lists of hotels, restaurants, shops, bars, and attractions in a range of destinations, and allows you to browse highly rated and recommended spots to visit. Here, you’re able to bookmark your favorites and build your own itinerary. You can also download guides for use offline if you’re going somewhere with spotty service or if you want to review the guide on your plane ride!

TripIt Travel Organizer
To help you stay organized prior to leaving for a trip, TripIt takes care of it all. It allows you to store itineraries, pertinent confirmations, and documents all in one place so that you won’t need to search for any of them at all. You can even have confirmations and information on reservations sent directly to the app, making it even more user-friendly. Store driving directions or other useful information here, too, and share your itineraries with others with ease.

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Here Are the Best Android Apps for Stress Relief

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:00:02 +0000

Stress is a prevalent problem in today’s world, making it more important now for individuals to manage the problem on a personal level. The American Institute of Stress notes that 44 percent of Americans state that they feel more stressed now than they did five years ago. Additionally, stress is noted as the basic cause of 60 percent of all human illness and disease.

Luckily, there are a myriad of ways to manage stress in our lives. No matter your device, check out some of the most useful stress relief apps to download onto your device to use whenever you start to get anxious.

Breathe2Relax
This is an easy-to-use app that provides users with instructions and exercises in diaphragmatic breathing, which is an effective stress-management skill. This app will not only guide you through the exercises, but it also includes detailed information on the effects of stress on the body, making it informative as well.

Happify
This app works differently; it helps to train your brain, and it is based upon research that reveals that certain activity can combat feelings of negativity, anxiety, and stress. It also works to foster positive traits and thoughts such as those of gratitude and empathy.

Headspace
Meditation has been proven to be a useful tool when it comes to having a healthier mind, and thus, a healthier life. This app is commonly referred to as “a gym membership for the mind,” as it provides a series of guided meditation sessions as well as mindfulness training. After you try the free trial for this app, you’ll want to subscribe because you’ll love the results you achieve.

My Mood Tracker
Gaining a clear understanding of how you feel and when can help you to learn more about controlling your stress levels and moods. This app helps you to do exactly that by recording feelings and emotions over time.

Pay it Forward
Encouraging a daily act of kindness, this is a unique way to relieve and prevent stress. Studies show that committing kind acts can lead to decreased levels of stress, as it promotes connections to a community of people with common interests and values.

Take a break from your favorite social media networks to spend some time calming your mind with one of these innovative and useful smartphone apps. The convenience of these apps makes it easy to meditate or find solace no matter where you are, and no matter how much or how little time you have to find relief.

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These Are the Best Google Calendar Alternatives

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:28 +0000

While Google Calendar is certainly one of the front-runners when it comes to managing time and staying organized, it’s not necessarily for everyone. Luckily, there are many other options out there to help you keep your ducks in a row. Here are some alternatives that will give Google a run for their money.

Sunrise
This calendar works on your PC and Android, making it a versatile option. The fact that it is completely free is a bonus perk. This calendar is simple to use and includes a drag-and-drop function that makes mobile organization a breeze. The icon categorizations make it a cinch to stay organized, and it integrates with social media flawlessly.

Fruux
This is another program that is available on your PC and for Android, so you can use it from one device to another without a worry. Fruux keeps your calendar linked to tasks as well as your contacts, making it a comprehensive spot that will organize your life. You can also share your calendar with others and maintain a team address book that makes for easy sharing. What you’ll love about this calendar is how nicely it integrates with Outlook, making it easy to use at work. You will need to register for an account to set up your calendar, but it’s definitely worth this minor hassle!

SolCalendar
When you’re looking for something with some extra pizzazz to make scheduling your life more fun, SolCalendar delivers on personality. Complete with sticker packs and a pleasing aesthetic, this Android-friendly program syncs flawlessly with Google Tasks and is actually fun to use. The different view options — monthly, daily, or even hourly — make it the perfect way to schedule and actually keep track of your life.

Jorte
This is a great, free calendar app for Android users that are constantly shuffling to and from events. Showing users a range of details in their monthly overview, you’ll never overlook an important upcoming event thanks to the way this calendar will spotlight big days. There is room for customization in this app, which is what makes it so fun. For a small charge, you can add a theme to your calendar, as well as exciting icons, that make it exciting to look at your calendar on a day-to-day basis!

If you’re finding that Google Calendar is just not cutting it when it comes to your organization and scheduling needs, try one of these programs for something new, fresh, and perhaps more effective. Your life is busy enough without the hassle of wrestling with your calendar, so simplify it by finding the right match for you!

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Best Apps for Catching Up on Summer Reading

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:00:33 +0000

Whether you’re making your way through assigned summer reading for school, or just an adult who loves hitting the beach with a good book, keeping track of your summer reading has never been easier. Because there are apps that allow us to read on our mobile devices, as well as apps that are built to be companions to our reading life, it’s simple to stay caught up on your summer reading all season long. Take a look at some of the best apps for doing so below.

Goodreads
This app also has its own website, and it’s designed to help readers track what books they have read, are reading, and want to read. It also helps you to easily find books that interest you. You can write reviews and read others’ reviews for thousands of titles, making it a book lover’s paradise! If you’re looking for a place to discuss your favorite new novel, then Goodreads is it.

OverDrive
Books can be expensive, so why not take advantage of your local library this summer to read all the books you want at absolutely no cost? OverDrive makes this possible without even having to leave the house! This app grants you access to your local library’s database of e-book titles, allowing you to “borrow” them on your mobile device and read them there. Talk about economical and easy! Depending on your library, you can also borrow magazines, cookbooks, art books, movies, TV seasons, and comic books.

iReadItNow
For those who love to read, it can be tough to keep track of your personal library of books. After all, your vast range of titles could be tough to remember on your next run to the library or Barnes & Noble. Luckily, this app helps you to not only keep a database of what books you own, but it also allows you to make important annotations about each title, citing where you left the book or the last time you read them. There is also a feature with a barcode reader that lets you easily track books that you want to read. Talk about taking advantage of technology!

Summer reading has never been easier, nor has it ever been more fun with these apps! Read every book on your list this summer by taking advantage of these convenient and simple apps and you’ll read more pages than ever before. You’ll be sure to reach all of your summer reading goals this year.

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How Much Space Does Music Downloaded from Spotify Take Up?

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 00:00:29 +0000

The bottom line is that files and apps can take up a lot of space on your phone. For many avid music-listeners, this may also include thousands of songs, depending on how much space you have on your phone. There are solutions to this inevitable reality of a lack of storage space, if you value the convenience of downloaded music and do not feel like paying hundreds of dollars in fees. Use the Quick Cleanup feature to clean up your phone so that you can dedicate more space to music. Click here to use clean up your files now:

In this day and age, gigabyte storage on your phone is king. You may use up those precious gigabytes of storage for text messages, photos, and beyond. But your phone also collects a lot of junk files, temporary files, cache, and trash over time. Quick Cleanup will quickly remove all of these useless files from your phone so that you have more room for music files.

Long gone are the days of portable MP3 players and portable CD players separate from cell phones. There is no need to pull out a disc or any other hardware other than your phone. Further, for many people, streaming services are ever-growing in popularity. Unfortunately, streaming songs off of the Internet eats cellular data, which could eventually lead to exorbitant fees at the end of the month for anyone who does not have an unlimited data phone plan.

Luckily, Spotify Premium allows users to download songs to their phone for added convenience. There is no buffer time or lag, and it has the potential to save users a lot of money long term on cellular data. However, songs do take up space on your phone, but the added convenience outweighs any qualms; you could even add your downloaded music to an external SD card, which will save you even more space on your phone.

The question about how much space downloading songs from Spotify takes up varies depending on a few factors. Primarily, this depends on the quality of the content you are downloading. Premium users have multiple options, but individual songs can take up nearly 10 MB of space on your phone. On the low end, they can take up around 3 MB per song. That seriously adds up and could theoretically dampen your experience with your phone due to a lack of free space.

For most music listeners, the convenience and cost-effectiveness of downloading songs makes it more than worth it. It is OK to sacrifice the storage space on your phone, particularly if you are smart about it.

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How Many Apps Are “Too Many” For Your Phone

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:16 +0000

Apps can be incredibly addicting; there is an app out there for pretty much everything. Hundreds of fun and productive options can be a bit overwhelming, but every Android user has their favorite apps, such as a beloved social networking app or an entertaining, time-killing game. But when all of these apps add up, you may notice that your phone is starting to slow down. That’s why you should uninstall all the apps you longer need or want. with App Manager:

You should uninstall apps you rarely use especially if they are always sending your location (like navigation apps) or always running in the background of your phone (like browsers or social networking apps). App Manager will show you all of your apps and allow you to quickly remove any unwanted ones in one screen, with one click.

Just how many apps are too many for your phone to handle? Well, the answer is not a matter of how many applications you have downloaded, but how big and complex those apps are. For example, apps that use a lot of your phone’s resources, like Facebook or high-quality games, use up more memory than, say, a basic note-taking app.

Web browsers with a lot of tabs open can also slow your phone down. Even when you are not on the websites you keep open, you still have every single tab working in the background. In combination with various apps, this can eat up your phone’s CPU. Leaving apps on in the background also bogs down your memory. After you leave an app, make sure to clear your open applications. Not only does it slow down your processor, it eats up your battery, too.

There are many ways to improve your phone’s processing speed. First, make sure you do not max out your Android’s hard drive with apps. The more free space you keep, the better your phone can perform background tasks. Say you went through all of your apps and decide you cannot delete any more. If you want to make sure your phone is not getting excessively bogged down, try to leave at least 10% of your maximum hard drive space free. Doing so will give your phone apps some wiggle room. When you want to download apps in the future, make sure the apps do not take up excessive memory. This will help you to see faster performance in no time.

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These Are the Hottest New Gaming Apps

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:00:22 +0000

Summer is an amazing time to be a gaming enthusiast. Just like in Hollywood, there’s a plethora of fantastic, brand-new games that launch each season. So, check out the below list of the most sizzling offerings in the Google Play store. They’re ideal for both newbie and expert gamers, and offer great graphics, entertainment value, and everything you could possibly want in your Android games. After you download one of these games from the Google Play store, take a second to make sure that Game Booster is enabled. Click here to enter your phone’s gaming mode:

The Game Booster feature was designed to increase gaming performance on your Android, by freeing up RAM space and optimizing your phone’s performance levels. With Game Booster, you’ll experience faster and better gameplay. It’s the perfect way to experience the best games launching this summer.

Angry Birds Evolution
The Angry Birds Franchise is back with another hit. Rovio’s newest launch, Angry Birds Evolution is much edgier than its predecessors. Instead of adorable cartoon heroes, the birds are meaner, tougher, and ready to rumble, as they chase the villainous pigs off of Pig Island. The game features console-quality graphics, which is a first for Angry Birds, and its vibe is distinctly adult-only.

Slayaway Camp
For gamers with a love of VHS-era horror flicks, Slayaway Camp could be your perfect July discovery. Also, unlike many gaming apps, you get to play the bad guy. As Skullface, the cutest killer ever, you will wreak havoc on a summer camp as you try to solve a complex, isometric puzzle. It’s a lot of gruesome fun! Keep in mind, this game is definitely not suitable for kids.

Galaxy On Fire 3: Manticore
Galaxy on Fire is a popular sci-fi franchise, which allows you to captain a futuristic spaceship and do battles with friends in alternate universes. The third installment of the Galaxy on Fire series was finally released in late May. Since then, the game received consistently positive reviews. In Galaxy On Fire 3, the controls have been streamlined for Android, allowing for more cell phone-friendly playing, but the game’s vibrant graphics are still as ethereal as ever.

Battle Bay
If you’re looking for a new MOBA game for this summer, Rovio’s Battle Bay is for you. Battle Bay’s domain is the sea, where you’ll choose a ship to captain, load it with firearms, and start sailing into dangerous waters. This real-time, multi-player app allows you to build teams of 5 players — and get ready to do battle with an opposing team!

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The 3 Best To-Do Apps for Your Smartphone

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:00:58 +0000

Staying organized can be hard to do, but the use of mobile devices and technology makes it easier. Instead of carrying around a physical piece of paper with your list, mitigate the risk of losing it by keeping it on your phone. When it comes to monitoring your to-do list, the last thing you want to deal with as you go to jot something down is a sluggish phone. To help avoid that problem, take advantage of the Memory Booster feature to speed up your device by closing background apps and freeing up RAM. It will instantly improve your experience by increasing your device’s memory. Click here to improve your phone’s performance:

To-do lists can keep your priorities in order, and help to ensure that you never miss a task. Having everything organized in one place is often half the battle, leaving only the task of completing the items on the list! Here are the best to-do list apps for Android so that you will always be able to look up what you have to get done.

Any.do
This is a popular app that really nails the basics of a good to-do list. Here you can list tasks, sub-tasks, and additional notes to always remember why you added items to the list. You can also sync your notes to your cloud so that you can access it from virtually every device, making it more versatile. The interface of this app is sleek and user-friendly, and it’s simple enough to use with ease.

TickTick
A simple Android app, this to-do list system packs some serious punch. It has all the necessary basics, along with cloud-syncing, so that you can seamlessly jump from one device to the next. The app boasts a tag system that makes it easy to sort tasks and widgets, making them priority levels so that you always know what needs to get done first. The app is free, but there’s also a paid version that has enhanced task management, improved collaboration support, and additional features.

Trello
This is a completely free option that has a unique interface. Create your tasks on different “boards” and integrate them with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Android Wear support to make storing your lists as easy as can be. You can share your lists on this app with others; it also has a pleasing aesthetic. Plus, it’s easy to navigate, which means keeping track of your tasks is a piece of cake.

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These Are the Best Apps for Boosting Productivity

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:09:11 +0000

Having the entire Internet in your pocket for every hour of every day can be extremely useful, especially when you need to keep working while you’re on the go, or if you can’t remember the name of that actor or song. But it can also serve as a constant distraction, and you may find yourself on Facebook when you really need to concentrate. So, how do we turn our phones from a distraction into an ally? To get started, you’ll want to make sure that your phone is productive on its own — i.e., that it’s free of clutter. Click here to use Quick Cleanup to instantly remove junk files that are clogging up your phone:

Quick Cleanup will speed up your phone by removing temporary files, junk files, cache, and trash files that are taking up unnecessary space on your phone. Removing these files will allow your apps to perform to the best of their ability. Best of all, it only takes one click, giving you the time you need to get other valuable priorities done — such as being more productive in your daily life.

Make a To-Do List
Before you can get things done, you need to decide what you want to get done. Any.do is perfect for this. This app is a to-do list maker; it allows you to put together to-do lists for today, tomorrow, or for the bigger things in life you’ll need to eventually get to. Keeping a to-do list is essential, and it is often satisfying to check off the tasks you complete. With so many things going on, it is important that you remind yourself of what you need to get done each day, because the easiest way to not get something done is to forget that it needs to be done at all. Any.do will send you notifications and reminders so your tasks aren’t forgotten.

How Do You Waste Your Time?
While your phone can sometimes distract you from the real world, there’s a way to flip that on its head. Download a life-tracking app from the Play store and you can, each day, find out where all of your time has gone. Assessing your life at the end of the day can be a valuable tool for moving forward. How much time do you spend traveling? Did you plan to spend only thirty minutes at a coffee shop or a bar and end up spending two hours? Looking at the data will allow you to plan for the future.

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Here Are The Best Android Apps You Can Use Offline

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:00:05 +0000

It’s happened to all of us: we’ve run out of data before the end of the month, and, to avoid extra data charges, we’ve avoided using data like the plague. While there are a few notable exceptions, you can’t do much without a Wi-Fi-connected phone. Luckily, there are several apps you can use if you’re out of data, out of range, or else trying to preserve your remaining data allowance. Try one of these three apps that you can use offline to keep your data usage in check.

Still, while it’s nice to have options even if you don’t have Internet service, certain games can present problems even if you do have Internet. For instance, many games will lag or take what seems like forever to load. To prevent this from happening, utilize DFNDR’s Accelerate Internet feature. Accelerate Internet will speed up your Internet by closing out superfluous apps that are running in the background of your device. Click here to speed up your Internet right now:

FeedMe

FeedMe is an offline reader that you can use to read your favorite articles offline. The app lets you customize the feeds you want to sync in the player, so that you’ll have the articles downloaded when you go offline. Additionally, the simple-to-read player lets you star your favorite articles, and customize the way your articles look on the player. For example, you can choose from layout themes like light, paper, dark, and night, among other customization options.

Kiwix

Ever wanted to look up a fact somewhere you couldn’t get Wi-Fi service? That’s what Kiwix is for. The app lets you browse all of Wikipedia, as well as other online encyclopedias like Ubuntu and WikiLeaks, offline. Once you download the file from Wikipedia or another source onto your phone, you can then use Kiwix even if you don’t have an Internet connection. Further, you connect to the device using various tools.

PlayerFM

This popular podcast app is available to use offline. If you want to listen to a podcast offline, you can download it when you have a connection, save it, and listen to various podcasts later. Further, the app is useful because you can download it onto your computer and your phone, which makes it easier to find and download the podcasts you like. Additionally, the popular app gives you recommendations of new podcasts to listen to — when you’re connected to Wi-Fi, of course.

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How to Save Videos Offline Through an Android App

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:00:49 +0000

For whatever reason, you may want to download online videos onto your device for offline viewing. Maybe you’ll be traveling for the weekend, and you want to download your favorite exercise videos or cooking shows. Luckily, there are a few different ways you can do this directly on your Android device — you no longer need your PC to download a video, or format a video file.

YouTube Go

Google announced this app last fall, but the official release date is still unknown. The app was developed with Indian users in mind, so they are the first users to test the app out. The app was specifically designed to be used in areas with spotty Internet, so that you can more easily watch and share videos even when you don’t have a good connection. But that doesn’t mean you have to have even a bad connection to use it — it was designed for saving videos offline.

This app raises some questions, however. Does it still work well if you have limited device storage space and memory? How large will file sizes be, and what will the quality be like? Currently, you won’t be able to download high quality videos (720p and higher). The app is supposed to go easy on your phone, and even includes an option for sharing locally without using data. The app is now available to download from the Play Store in India. If it proves to be successful, it will likely be released globally.

AVD Download Video

This free app is one of the best video-downloading apps available in the Play Store because it’s straight-forward and easy to use. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work with YouTube videos, but you can use the app to download videos from other websites. All downloads are stored in your phone’s gallery. You can also purchase an ad-free version of this app.

Offline Video Player

This app is available for free from the Play Store. Although this app does not work for YouTube videos, it will play a variety of movie and video files, including HD files. The app is simple in design and boasts smooth video playback.

DownTube Free Video Downloader

This app is also free from the Play Store, and has a simple, intuitive design. You can download HD videos quickly from anywhere on the Web, including sites like Dailymotion. Like the other apps mentioned, this app doesn’t support YouTube videos.

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Fake Retail Apps Stream in for iOS Users Before Holidays

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:15:56 +0000

The fraudulent apps have been posing as everything from chain retailers like Foot Locker all the way to high end brands including Jimmy Choo and Ferragamo.

There are serious risks associated with rogue apps including credit card fraud and other personal information entered upon purchase. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, users are becoming more susceptible to digital threats.

Apple has already removed several apps on a case by case basis but unfortunately for users, removals for apps aren’t made until the said threat is reported.

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Apps Designed for Recording Police Encounters

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:17:16 +0000

Apps specifically designed for recording police encounters — and informing or reminding civilians of their rights during a police encounter — have started popping up in order to promote positive interactions between police and civilians. While there is still much debate about whether or not police officers should wear body cameras, a civilian app can serve as a solid alternative for recording any interactions. Here are some of the most popular apps for recording and getting advice on any encounters you might have with the police.

Hands Up 4 Justice
This app is available for $0.99 cents from the Play store. It is designed to offer a discreet way to record any police encounters that you might have, and it also offers advice on how to behave during those encounters. Some features include: cloud storage for videos, setting your front or rear camera for default use, adding an emergency contact that will be informed of any recorded videos, and the ability to connect the app to a Dropbox account. However, this app receives criticism because, while great in theory, the app still has a significant number of glitches and missing key features. One major flaw for users is that the app cannot automatically upload any recorded videos to YouTube or a social media account. This can present a serious issue if your phone is taken from you or damaged when you experience a negative or unfair encounter — or worse — and must rely on your phone’s recording as evidence.

Legal Equalizer
This is one of the most popular free apps available in the Play store. Like Hands Up 4 Justice, it can record any encounters with the police that you may have. Unlike the previous app, Legal Equalizer focuses more on your rights as a civilian, and informs or reminds you of what you should say, how you should behave, and certain laws to keep in mind. While this app also has its glitches, it offers a stream-to-cloud recording option, in addition to sending any recorded video to three emergency contacts and the ability to find you a lawyer.

Mobile Justice
Available for free from the Play store, Mobile Justice allows you to download an app that corresponds with the state you live in. Through this app you can record a video of a police encounter and send it immediately to the American Civil Liberties Union of your state. You can also receive notifications of other users who are witnessing an incident, or report an incident that you’re witnessing. Like the other apps mentioned, Mobile Justice reminds you of your rights as a civilian, whether you’re in a police encounter or witnessing an incident.

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Popular Apps That Allow Digital Money Transfers

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:01:22 +0000

Some of us like to keep a couple of dollars on our person at all times. Certainly, there are still times when you need a little physical cash on hand in 2016, such as when leaving a tip at a restaurant. Still, you’re more likely to use digital transactions — it’s safer to have your money in your bank than in your pocket, and in the event that you lose your wallet, you don’t lose your hard-earned cash. While sticking with a card is fine if you’re going shopping, what about if you owe friends a little bit of cash for dinner and you have no dollars on your person? What then?

Lucky for you, there are plenty of apps available on smartphones that allow for seamless, easy transactions. Below, we look at the most popular apps you may find convenient.

Venmo
Perhaps the most widely used app on this list, Venmo has established itself as a fantastic way to transfer money to your contacts not only because of its slick and seamless interface and the ability to send and accept cash without transfer fees, but because so many people trust Venmo for their money transfer needs. Unlike the other apps on this list, Venmo is a dedicated money transfer system — the app does nothing outside of money transferring, so you may feel more secure trusting Venmo with your financial data. If you only need a platform to exchange money between friends and family, Venmo is probably what you’re looking for.

PayPal
If you’ve been relying on online commerce for a while and just need to handle money transfers within the United States, there’s PayPal. The long-lived ecommerce platform has proven a solid option for money transfers domestically, as those can be processed free of charges. The app does have a few downsides, however: transferring money from your PayPal account to your bank accounts requires a manual transfer from your PayPal balance, and it isn’t as immediate as Venmo is. Moreover, the service does charge if you use your credit or debit card for money transfers.

Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms that also happens to support money transfers, or as they are referred to in-app, Snapcash. Simply add your payment information onto your account, and money transfers can be sent and received as easily as a Snap can. Since Snapcash support is handled by Square instead of the Snapchat team itself, the security issues that plague the social media network aren’t something to worry about if you prefer to send your friend $5 after losing a bet along with your latest Snap Story post.

Google Wallet
Google Wallet is easy and convenient for anyone that has a Gmail account and has friends as contacts on their Gmail account. Simply click on the dollar icon if you need to manage money between you and your friend when composing a message to them, and you’re free to send money either from your Google Wallet or from any connected debit cards. If you already use Google Play on your Android smartphone, this may be the option that requires the least amount of work to setup and use.

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