Editor’s Picks: 15 Android apps you should know (May 10)
The Editor’s Picks, formerly known as APPTEASERS, is a collection of apps and games that are new to Android, recently updated, discounted, etc. Whatever the case, we think they’re worth exploring and are willing to bet that many of you would enjoy a few of them.
We understand that we won’t get every single app that crosses our path but we hope to filter things a bit and pass them along to you, dear reader. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ as we showcase different apps over on our social network streams.
Most of what’s highlighted in this category is comprised of our App of the Day selections. Be sure to click through to read our individual posts for more details and descriptions!
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Twisted Adventure: Little Red Riding Hood
Mechanics really straightforward; tap to jump. You’ll be hopping from one round, spinning platform to the next and you’re always moving forward. It’s not rocket science but it does get harder – and fast. Bats and other shadow animals will try to stop you so you need to think on your toes.
We simply love the graphics and game play of this one and think you’ll appreciate it. The music reminds me of something out of a Danny Elfman score (Beetlejuice or Edward Scissorhands) and really adds a layer of atmosphere. The the whole game spans 60 levels with a goal to collect and free as many items as possible. If you’re fan of trying to achieve three stars or perfect scores you’ll find high replay value here. – READ MORE
IQTELL
Employing a combination of David Allen’s Getting Things Done principles and some secret ingredients, IQTELL promises to deliver a consistent “inbox zero”. You’ll find it merges an assortment of tools and services such as Gmail, calendars, Evernote, projects, and more.
Users can log into the system through a variety of account types but we’re pretty sure you’re most focused about Gmail. With that in mind, you can also start from scratch with an IQTELL account. – READ MORE
Glove
So your contract is up and you’re ready to switch to a new carrier, eh? Or, maybe you’ve gotten so aggravated with your providers data speeds that you’re ready to call it quits. Before you sign any long-term agreements or commit to a particular wireless carrier, try out Glove.
Using crowdsourced data the app is able to determine which network gives you the best reception. Not only does Glove make a recommendation but it even hands the user off to the carrier, making it easy to switch. – READ MORE
Flipp
If you are a shopaholic then Flipp is a must-have-app for you. It’s an app that aggregates retail flyers from all of your favorite local stores such as Target, Macy’s, Sports Authority and Dollar General. Combined, this list is available on your smartphone; making it easy for you plan your shopping.
Offering digital flyers from at least 190 local stores in the US and 80 local stores in Canada, Flipp is an app that will literally innovate the way you shop. If you are interested, download it by clicking the link below. – READ MORE
MTV Artists
If you’re anything like we are, then you know that browsing Google and Wikipedia tirelessly when researching a musician or band can get pretty difficult. With MTV Artists, though, you have everything at your immediate disposal. They’ve taken everything and compiled it into one go-to app for anything related to your favorite musician or band.
MTV Artists lets you use Sound ID, and even a lyric search to find that one song that’s been on your mind since you heard it at a friend’s house or on the radio. It also lets you search through an abundance of free music videos/songs to stream, biographies, and even live concert pictures of the particular artist. You can get it at the Play Store for free, and be an expert on any musical artist in minutes! – READ MORE
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Case for Larger 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Model Surfaces with Dimensions
While there have been numerous renderings, cases, and physical mockups of the rumored 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in recent weeks, there has been considerably less attention paid to the even larger 5.5-inch model, which is said to be released several months after the 4.7-inch version.
New photos showing what appears to be simple cases for both the 5.5-inch and 4.7-inch iPhone 6 models, paired with physical mockups, have been shared by Nowhereelse.fr [Google Translate]. The images show the larger 5.5-inch “iPhone Air” along with the 4.7-inch version, providing a scale comparison and approximate dimensions for both handsets.
The larger case obtained by Nowhereelse.fr is identified as being for the “iPhone 6s” and reportedly measures 157 mm long, 81 mm wide and 7 mm thick. This model is slightly larger than the 4.7-inch model, which measures 138×67 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. The dimensions for both of these cases closely match design drawings published by MacFan earlier this year, which are the foundation for most recent renderings and mockups.
Both cases also show similar physical features, including a rear cutout for the camera and a cutout for the usual mute switch and volume buttons along the left side as well as a new cutout along the right side reportedly for a relocated power button.
These photos follow many recent images of cases and physical iPhone 6 mockups, including one crude mockup showing the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6. High-quality physical mockups of 5.5-inch device have yet to be seen, but users with access to a 3D printer can print their own mockup using 3D files based on the MacFan schematics.
Both versions of the iPhone 6 are expected to include a thin profile similar to the iPod touch fifth generation, a faster A8 processor, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and an improved camera that may include either optical or electronic image stabilization. The 4.7-inch version may launch as soon as this fall, with the 5.5-inch version arriving several months later.
iOS 8 Likely to Bring Split-Screen Multitasking to the iPad
Apple may advance the functionality of the iPad by adding a new split-screen multitasking feature to the tablet in iOS 8, reports 9to5Mac. The option would allow iPad owners to use two apps simultaneously on a single screen in landscape mode, a function frequently touted by Microsoft as an advantage for its Surface tablets over the iPad.
Besides allowing the operation of multiple apps at the same time, the feature also may allow users to share data such as links and images between apps. The integration of this sharing functionality suggests Apple may open up support for XPC services in iOS, making it easier for developers to share content between apps.
In addition to allowing for two iPad apps to be used at the same time, the feature is designed to allow for apps to more easily interact, according to the sources. For example, a user may be able to drag content, such as text, video, or images, from one app to another. Apple is said to be developing capabilities for developers to be able to design their apps to interact with each other.
The multitasking feature, which is said to work in landscape mode only, is likely to land in the 9.7-inch iPad, with its extension to the smaller iPad mini unclear at this time. It may also be a critical feature for the rumored iPad Pro, which may ship sometime in 2015 with a 12-inch display.
Jawbone now lets you link Mini Jamboxes — if you happen to have two
As far as portable Bluetooth speakers go, Jawbone’s Mini Jambox falls short of being our favorite; it’s more expensive than the competition, without being significantly better. That said, then, you might want to take this post with a grain of salt: The company just announced a new feature called Multiplay that allows you to turn the tiny Jambox into a stereo speaker. The catch? You need not one, but two of these $150 units to make it work (N.B.: They’re priced at $130 right now, but only as a limited-time offer). Assuming you can pony up, or have a friend with the same speaker, you can send music from one to the other by holding down three buttons on the device. Or, you can play the same song through both at once, with the option to designate a right and left speaker, allowing for a wider soundstage. (The Mini already has a “LiveAudio” feature that does basically the same thing, except the effect is subtler.) Given the prohibitive cost, this is a fairly improbable setup for most folks. That said, if you happen to own the Mini, and have access to a second unit, you can enjoy the feature now through a free firmware update.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video
LG’s Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate earphones to arrive on May 18th
Though the internet was trolled recently with Apple’s “biometric” earpods, LG’s fitness-oriented Heart Rate earphones and Lifeband Touch are no joke. In fact, they’re finally set to arrive next week in three sizes, after being outed by various rumor sites and, of course, LG itself during CES 2014. The LifeBand looks much like we saw it then and most closely resembles Nike’s Fuelband, though it has similar functionality to Samsung’s Gear Fit and the FitBit Force. Activated with a twist of the wrist, it has a full-touch OLED display, 90mAh battery and a triple-axis accelerometer and altimeter. Those will let you track your exploits via Android or iOS apps like MyFitnessPal or Runkeeper, along with LG’s own fitness app. You’ll also see (and feel) incoming calls and messages, and can control music using the touch display.
For listening to said music there are the Heart Rate earphones, which also function as an honest-to-god heart rate monitor by measuring blood flow in the ear. They can be used in tandem with the Lifeband Touch or a compatible smartphone using the included Bluetooth medallion. That’ll let you do hands-free calling and if paired with LG’s upcoming Fitness app, give audible, real time updates about your heart rate and VO2 max levels. As for the audio quality itself, LG says it’s “excellent,” but we’ll need to judge that for ourselves once we get our hands on it. The HeartRate earphones and Lifeband Touch will roll out in the US on May 18th (Asia and Europe will follow) with pricing to be announced later. Hopefully, they’ll have a new G watch and G3 handset joining them shortly thereafter.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Wearables, LG
Another Uber SUV cab service comes to San Francisco
We’ve all suffered that problem when we’ve got too many friends to share a single cab, but not really enough to justify splitting into two groups. Uber understands our pain, and has launched UberXL, specifically for medium-sized groups of partygoers to get around in an SUV instead of a sedan. Now, if we’re honest, we have no idea how this is going to shake out compared to UberSUV, which also offers SUV-sized transport, but costs twice as much to use. We have asked the company, and will let you know what we learn. Still, UberXL, which is already available in Singapore and Sydney is now coming to San Francisco, just in time for the annual Bay to Breakers race-cum-city-wide-rave. Compared to UberX, you’ll pay a $5 base fare and a minimum $8 fee, but that’s a small price to pay not to break up the party.
Update: So we’ve heard back from Uber, who explained that UberSUV uses TCP-licensed drivers for luxurious transit, whereas UberXL is just for larger groups of regular folk.
Filed under: Transportation
Source: Uber
LG released a new teaser video for LG G3
It seems LG really loves teaser videos, just yesterday they released a short video showing of their upcoming LG G Watch and today we’re getting the same treatment for their upcoming flagship, LG G3.
LG G3 is going to have some fierce competition when it’s finally announced, the likes of Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8), Sony Xperia Z2 and some other flagships that are already available. Regarding the specifications, LG G3 is rumored to sport a Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 13MP OIS+ camera, you can find more details here.
The video itself is kind of intense, LG is showing of parts of the phone in quick flashes in a rather dark setting. We can see that the device will be curved towards the edges and that leaks so far have been rather accurate as far as the design goes. LG also uses a “Simple is the New Smart” tagline in the video.
LG G3 will be announced May 27 in London, as it says in the video itself.
SOURCE: YouTube
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Moto E Gallery
Here’s the new Moto E in all its glory. Check out the full coverage of the device here.
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Adaptxt Legal Keyboard for Law Professionals
Law Professionals Can Now Eliminate Embarrassing Typos with Android Legal Dictionary
Guest Contribution Post By: Sumit Goswami, CEO, Keypoint Technologies
We’ve all probably experienced embarrassing auto-corrections when emailing and texting friends and family on our mobile devices. Now imagine you’re a legal professional or law student engulfed in language specific to your industry where every email, text and note taken is critical to your reputation. There is now an accurate and constantly updated dictionary for the legal profession called the Adaptxt Legal Keyboard that can save legal professionals both valuable time and the fallout from sending falsely auto-corrected communications.
The issue of “dumb” auto-correction is greatly exacerbated when considering how intimately legal professions rely on their mobile devices. As more law professionals take notes and compose emails, contracts and other critically important forms of written communication on their tablets and smartphones, the need for accurate and seamless auto-correction is more important than ever. Just imagine the embarrassment and potential reputation-damaging effects misspelled legal terms could have.
There is also the financial impact of fussing with cumbersome auto-correction and inadequate dictionaries. Let’s say there are 20,000 terms in a law dictionary and to be conservative, 4,000 are unique and generally not found in a mobile device’s default dictionary. If we assume each correction takes 10 seconds, each attorney could be wasting thousands of dollars per year with dumb autocorrect. For even mid-sized law firms, this would be well north of $100,000 wasted annually.
Students, professionals, and firms alike can avoid these reputation, financial and productivity pitfalls by checking out the Adaptxt Legal Keyboard. It was created specifically for the legal industry and contains over 20,000 industry terms across 5 different languages. The behind-the-scenes algorithm and artificial intelligence learns user behavior over time, thereby suggesting often-typed words and phrases. It also learns contextual communication. If you’re typing in an email client, Facebook or Twitter account, for example, the application will know which words and phrases you use most often in those contexts.
The application is also fully customizable to enable law students and professionals to create shortcuts that best suit their unique needs. Considering the legal dictionary is handcrafted and constantly updated by top linguists, it’s an ideal addition to the repertoire of law students, paralegals, judges, lawyers and other law professionals.
Adaptxt Legal Keyboard is available now for $3.99 in the Google Play Store.
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Cue measures vitamin D and fertility, brings lab testing to your home
Wearables like FitBit and the Jawbone UP have encouraged our love of personal statistics, but they’re currently limited to steps taken, distance walked and a handful of other relatively simple metrics. And while some gadgets can monitor your heart rate, what about things like inflammation and vitamin D levels? Enter Cue, a 3-inch device that specializes in measuring these and several other stats, including testosterone levels and influenza. It’s available for a special pre-order price of $149 starting today, and it’s expected to ship in spring 2015 after it’s been cleared by the FDA. That’s a long way away, but as someone who hates the doctor’s office, I’m intrigued by the idea of bringing lab tests into the home. Jump past the break for a closer look.
Developed by a San-Diego based technology company of the same name, the Cue comes with single-use cartridges that measure fertility, testosterone, influenza, vitamin D and inflammation. (Those are the currently available tests, though additional ones will be added further down the line.) You add a droplet of saliva or blood — or a nasal swab — and the device analyzes your sample, sending information to an app on your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0. The idea is that you’ll perform tests several times to monitor your health, and Cue’s app will show you charts that display your progress.
Beyond just tracking inflammation and testosterone levels, though, the system will offer you recommendations based on your results. This kind of information is what makes the future of health-tracking devices so exciting, after all; beyond just monitoring how many calories you’ve burned, gadgets will soon analyze our data to let us know when we need to hit the gym or get a few more hours of sleep. We’ve already seen this functionality in devices like the Jaybird Reign, but a sophisticated device like the Cue, complete with various cartridge tests, promises to be even more insightful.
Cue’s makers, Ayub Khattak and Clint Sever, emphasize that the gadget isn’t meant to replace your doctor. Instead, the home tests empower you in managing your health, and they could inform your conversations when do visit a physician. The potential benefits are especially clear when considering the fertility cartridge test: tracking your Luteinizing Hormone helps in planning when to conceive, and if you can get that information without a trip to the lab, all the better.
Again, the Cue isn’t set to launch until next year, but the company is kicking off pre-orders today. The first 1,000 buyers will get theirs for $149, while the remaining units will go for $199. Check out the source link for more info.
Filed under: Misc
Source: Cue
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