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PushBullet

PushBullet

Having a smartphone is great as it does many things for you and simply sends you a quick notification once it has completed the task. Apps will also notify you when a new message has come through on a social media app, text messaging, or when someone has like a picture of yours. As we know, the list of possible notifications are endless, and even if you manage to mention them all, there is still the factor of getting new apps that come with their own notifications.

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With PushBullet, you can manage all your notifications in one place, even if you use multiple devices. The app can be used on a PC or on an Android mobile device, perhaps both if you prefer it that way. The program or app will provide you with all the notifications that come through on your devices.

This means you will always be informed about what’s happening on any of your apps without unlocking your device while sitting at work trying to get things done. A small popup window will appear when notifications come through from any of your registered smartphones or tablets.

The app will also provide the option to take action without unlocking the device. This means you can quickly reply to that text or notification by using your PC. The app will let you see who has liked the post on Facebook, or what reminder has popped up. Users will be able to clear the reminder and even set new ones directly from their PC, which is a significant advantage of those who simply don’t have the time to look at their phones while working.

The app has been created to keep you up to date on all your devices, meaning you are always informed and can always respond within seconds. The app is also useful for those days you rushed out the house and forgot to grab you phone. If you have the app on your PC at work, you will still receive all the notifications along with the option to reply or do the things you might have set on your calendar weeks before.

Moments by Facebook

Moments

We all know Facebook as it has become a much bigger part of our lives than we are aware. See what friends have been doing over the weekend or sharing something about ourselves has become so easy with the features they have created.

Finding businesses or promoting your own business has become easy and members are able to share their products with millions of users at a time. Facebook has also made it easy to find old friends and to get in contact with current contacts from a mobile device or PC.

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They have created another app for both iOS and Android that will assist users with the options to share pictures and videos within seconds. The biggest advantage about Moments is that you can tag friends instantly without needing to go search for them on Facebook.

The app will automatically group pictures together with various filters such as date, people in the photo, and much more. This means you can go into the Moments app and share photos instantly, which would already tag the friends involved.

Users can also take advantage o the app to sort pictures and keep ones together from a particular event, even when you don’t share them. The app comes with various settings that will allow you to keep things in place easily exactly the way you want them.

If your friends also have photos from the event or that relate to those you’ve shared, they will be able to add them to those you have. This allows you to create a fantastic album with all the pictures that were posted by your friends. The app will automatically sort these photos and keep them together, making it easy to track down an image that you want to show someone or share with something on another social media platform.

The app can complete all the same features with Instagram, meaning any posts related to an event you’ve posted can be added to your folder if you want them to be. This means all the pictures from any event can be saved in one place, for each access, giving you the opportunity to keep those Moments close.

Camera Apps for Android

Camera Apps for Android

The camera on your phone is one of the main reasons people buy more expensive devices. Sure, there are many other aspects to consider when purchasing a phone, but when it comes to choosing the best Android device, the camera plays a significant role.

Many apps can control your camera and allow you to take better pictures and enjoy more custom options than the standard feature. Most people only use the standard feature and are happy with it, but for the rest of us, we are always out looking for new ways that improve our abilities with each aspect the device has to offer.

Some apps can provide many additional features that are easy to reach, but can also be annoying at times, especially when you try to snap a pic quickly, but hit the wrong button on the busy screen instead.

Footej Camera

Footej Camera

Footej Camera is an app that offers all the standard features on your device, but also a lot more. The interface is plain, clean, and comfortable to use. Once you’ve opened the camera, only your snap screen appears with your camera view along with small options on the side, and a big red button that will represent the shutter button.

Going a bit deeper into the features, you will find various adjustments that can change your view through the lens of the camera. This means you can add skins, frames, or just adjust the brightness and other settings the app has to offer. The best part about the app is that users will be able to access these options when they choose to, but the rest of the time you get to enjoy a clean screen and just take the pictures you want.

ProShot

ProShot is also a camera app but also has a fantastic edit tool that will allow you to take advantage of various features when the photo is being taken. The app will offer additional assistance tools such as a level meter that ensure you capture straight images or get that perfect unique 45-degree angle to capture what’s in front of you.

There are various options and settings available that will appeal to all users with which you will soon see the benefits the app has to offer. There is a free trial version available, so be sure to try it out and see what options enhance your experience.

Transport Apps

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Getting around these days is definitely a lot easier that it was 10 years ago. These days we have GPS options, apps that tell us when the next train will be arriving, apps for taxi’s, and so much more. However, with so many apps and options, you might find it somewhat confusing at times to know what the best to download are. Here we will go through some of the best traveling apps to use to get you what you need.

Transit App

Transit App

Apple device users can take advantage of the Transit app that will give you the information about any public transport system. The app will provide various options that will offer you the ability to see where the next train is and when it is expected to arrive. The app will also offer the same for busses, which means you will know where each bus is going, what time it will get there, what time it gets here, and much more, long before the bus even gets there.

Uber App

The Uber system is a taxi system that has become extremely popular in over 50 countries. Users can download the app and use it to get a taxi within minutes. The app will also tell you how much it will cost, how long the trip will take, and much more. This means you can work out everything before ordering the taxi, which will also provide your location to the driver that will get there within minutes.

TomTom GPS

TomTom is an amazing GPS system that will provide users with directions for just about any country. The app is not free but comes in at a much lower price than their GPS units soft in stores. The benefit of the app is that users will only need to pay a once off fee, which can be transferred to the next device you get. This means you get to enjoy professional navigation forever with a single purchase. The app also offers a traffic option that is incredibly accurate and comes with a low monthly fee. The service can be cancelled at any time, which results in users being able to take advantage of only the navigation.

Movie and Series Streaming Apps

Movie and Series Streaming Apps

With the latest technology and new apps being developed each day, we how no longer have the need to travel anywhere to get the latest movies and series. Netflix, Hulu, ShowMax, and many others, have made it possible to enjoy all the best Hollywood, Britain, and many others have to offer.

Users can stream all their favorite series and movies directly to their mobile devices, TV’s, or laptops. Users simply need to create an account and choose a payment option, which ranges from $5.00 to $10.00 per month. Some services such as Netflix might ask for a higher fee, which will depend on the number of devices linked to a single account.

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However, with costs that small, you will be able to enjoy all the latest series and movies and save massively on other service costs. Most services are available worldwide, but some are aimed at a specific market such as Hulu for the U.S. market.

Users can also take advantage of the latest programs with smart TVs. Register your account with a mobile device or PC and download the app on your TV. This will allow you to stream directly from your smartTV and not have to get any other devices that take up the slots on your entertainment system.

Mobile apps are available for both iOS and Android, giving its users the ability to stream from anywhere. This means mobile phones, tablets, and many other internet enabled devices can stream the latest offerings from these providers. The app can also be used to check up on new arrivals such as the latest movies or if they have added new episodes to your favorite series. Most services update on a regular basis and provide both classics and the latest updates.

Enjoying series on your laptop or PC is just as easy. Users will be able to download the software or watch it online, meaning no software is required. Just sign in and you will be able to access all the series and movies offered.

All services provide easy to use menus that allow you to filter movies and get to exactly what you want. There are also search options that will require keywords or part of the title or bring up what you are looking for.

Vocabulary Builder

Vocabulary Builder

Many different apps will provide users with the ability to learn a new language, improve their communication skills, and even provide a better dictionary that will enhance your texting. However, with Vocabulary Builder, users will be able to enjoy learning while playing a game and achieving the new levels.

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The app provides multiple levels and over 1,200 worlds, which are updated on a regular basis with new words. At the beginning stages of the app, you will be able to start off small. The app with automatically learn if you are o a more advanced level and move you up faster to the next step.

The app is focused on providing users with new words of the English language while also showing you new ways to learn words you already know. This means users will be able to find out more about the words you already know and different ways to use them while also taking advantage of new words and how they can be used to enhance your language ability.

The interesting part about the app is having the capacity to challenge other users. These can be friends or just random members online. The challenges have been created to place members on the same level together. This means you won’t go up against someone on a much higher level than you are.

Words with Friends

Words with Friends is also an app that will provide users with the ability to learn new words, but also assist in spelling. The app is in the form of a game much like Scrabble, which allows you to challenge other players online. Players can also face off against friends and family.

There are also levels involved with the game, meaning you will be able to play against players on your level. The app is easy to use and playing against the computer is also optional to increase your scores. Words with Friends in a free app and can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.

There are also many other apps that can assist in improving your language abilities no matter what language you speak. There are many app developers out there that have created amazing apps such as those mentioned above.

Boost+

Many apps provide cleaning services for your mobile storage. Most promise to clean the device and offer more space while speeding up the device and making it better in all types of ways. However, after testing many of them, we found most only remove the cookies and clear unused space, which isn’t exactly what you are promised or the reason you got the app.

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We found Boost+ to be different in many ways. The app has been developed by HTC, which is already a good sign as a major mobile developer is behind the development of the app. With boost+ users can finally take advantage of an easy to use app with quick access buttons to clear your device and speed it up.

The app will not only do the usual things that the others do, but it will also clear temp files, which are used when apps are installed. The app will also show you the apps that are never used while giving you the option to remove them. This can already clean up a lot more space on your device as some apps are much bigger than you think.

The app also comes with a feature to close background apps that will boost your phone’s memory and speed it up when you need it. The function will not close apps that have been recently used, but those that were left open and never closed will be closed to save up ram and leave more space for other apps to be opened.

All these options can be set up to clear the phone automatically on a regular basis. The feature will not remove any information on your device such as picture or apps that have been used in the past.

Users will also be able to take advantage of an additional privacy option, which might not have anything to do with clearing the phone, but at least this way you get the feature of 2 apps in one. The function allows you to lock any apps, which will them require a passcode before access will be granted.

Tango: New Phone for a New View

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Mobile phones have come a lot way in the few years they have been available. We all remember how amazed we were when the first mobile phone came out, then we got color screens, flip phones, touch screens, and so much more. However, even though technology has been moving forward at such a rapid rate, our devices still can’t understand physical space.

For example, your phone cannot measure your room so you can go out and measure where things will fit. Your device can simply only tell where you are in the world or navigate from one side of the country to another.

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Tango has been working on just that, which will take the mobile world to a whole new level once again. They have been working closely with Lenovo to bring these features to life, which are now being launched with the PHAB2 Pro.

Tango works with some of the leading developers in the world that uses overlapping software and apps. The latest creation allows you to take advantage of the hardware and apps. This will enable users to make use of overlapping by scanning items and viewing them in a virtual manner. This means the items you’ve captured appear in 3D according to scale and can be used to measure against others for a perfect match.

Using the bed as an example, you will be able to use the software to measure your room and the amount of space available. You can them head over to the store and scan a bed to see if it will fit in your available space.

The app is also fantastic to use in a virtual manner for gaming. For example, we all like the idea of lining up dominos and watching as our perfect measurements all work together and make the map created fall apart as the dominos fall. The app will let you do this on your device, meaning you can place the dominos wherever you want them and tip them over when you are ready to get things going.

As you can imagine, the app has many other used and can be developed in many different ways to make it more usable in both a fun and professional way.

French citizens can now get terror alerts from an app

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The French government has an app in place that will alert its citizen of any terror attacks. This is a great way to go ahead of the Euro 2016 that will kick off on Friday. The official name of the app is SAIP, which is the abbreviation for “Alert System to Inform Populations”

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This app will alert users with regard to their geo-location on any suspected terrorist attacks. The reason this app was developed is after the November attach which happened in Paris and claimed 130 lives. British Foreign officials warned people that fan zones, transport hubs and stadiums were possible zones for targets by terrorists during the football tournament. As a user, one will be able to receive alerts on 8 geo-locations of their choice as well as their current location. The alerts will include information on what transpired and the best ways to stay safe.

A safety feature that this app comes with is that it will not vibrate or relay any sound to make sure that people receiving these alerts are safe if they are hiding. The government also affirmed the citizens that their safety will be well taken care of. Other versions of this app that might be released will alert users of other emergencies like floods or industrial accidents. The application is available to iOS and Android users.

The Paris terror Attack saw many people in fear of their safety and hundreds die as a result. This app is a great addition to help people stay alert, safe and in a position of knowledge should a terror attack occur on French soil in the future. The app has not been designed to vibrant or send audible alerts in order to ensure user safety in the event they are in a zone under attack, thereby not alerting attackers of possible victims in possession of smartphones or mobile devices. The app is available for iOS and Android.

AutoLotto sets in motion its mobile Powerball app

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To any person who purchases lottery, it is somehow tiring. The tiring bit comes when you need to keep in mind the numbers and redeems. This may make one to spend a lot of time. Due to these tiresome experiences, AutoLotto came in. AutoLotto simplifies the players work. Everything which is done manually has been computerized such that you only need a Smartphone to purchase, check numbers and redeem lottery tickets. 166,000 users had anticipated the release of this app and pre-registered prior to its launch via the Apple store. Those who pre-registered were lucky enough to receive some free tickets as a thank you.

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Many were asking why Matt Clemenson and Tony DiMatteo couldn’t launch AutoLotto nationally. Answering, they explained that they saw the need to first consult state lottery directors state and other pertinent legislators before launching nationally. DiMatteo said that they didn’t want there to be a conflict and that’s why they needed to follow the laws to make sure that retailers and users could play without any worries. As a result, AutoLotto will be opening offices in the states where the tickets are bought by users in order to facilitate winning tickets.

The small offices will enable AutoLotto staff to take the users relevant data and anything users may require. This will help them to notify the user who wins by announcing the winning number. As the app is automated, many fear that in the case of a fire outbreak the data will be destroyed thus undermining player information. AutoLotto co- founders said that all the tickets are insured to ensure that all winnings will be paid in the unlikely event something of this nature occurs.
As per the rules pertaining to the Powerball lottery, users are only allowed to buy one ticket and use quick pick numbers exclusively. Later on, players will be able to purchase a greater number of 20 tickets per draw and pick their preferred numbers. AutoLotto has generated $2.4 million in financing and will offer tickets for the multiple lotteries.