Talk Android Apps of the Week: October 11, 2015
It’s Sunday, the time of the week when Talk Android brings you a report on some of the very best applications we’ve been using for the past seven days. Today we’re focusing our attention on a great budgeting tool, a fantastic podcast playback application, a world-class instant messaging service and, last but not least, an awesome travel companion.
Monefy
Do you have trouble keeping track of your finances? If so, you should definitely take a look at the first app up this week. Monefy enables you to track your income and log your expenses giving you a clear picture of just how much you’re earning and spending each month.
Expenditure can be logged in categories, such as Bills, Car, Clothes, Communications, Eating Out, Entertainment and Food. If you find yourself spending a tad more than you’re earning, you can easily see where and reign it in if necessary.
Not only is Monefy extremely functional, but it also sports an attractive design. Everything is neatly positioned on one page, so you don’t have to search all over the application to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you want to add money you’ve earned, you click the ‘+’ button and if you want to log an expense, you click the ‘-’ button. That’s all there is to it.
To really get to grips with Monefy, it’s best to see it in action — so be sure to check out the gallery below.
Pocket Casts
If you’re a frequent podcast listener, you’re going to love Pocket Casts. This application lets you download your favorite podcasts for offline playback when you’re on the go. Alternatively, you can stream straight to your Chromecast for a louder experience.
Have you ever come across a podcast and its audio isn’t quite up to scratch? Me too. Thankfully, Pocket Casts makes this an issue of a bygone age as it features a multitude of integrated audio effects that work a treat. For instance, if the podcasters are talking too softly, you can easily give them a volume boost. Or if there’s too much background noise, simply use the silence removal tool.
One of my favorite features this service offers is backup and sync. This effectively enables me to push subscriptions, playback and filters between Android and iOS devices, thereby giving me the facility to start a podcast sitting at home on my iPad and resume from the same place on my Nexus 6 when I leave the house.
To see Pocket Casts in action, take a look at the promotional video below.
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Skype
Our third application certainly isn’t new, but it recently received a major update that made it worthy of a place in this week’s edition. It’s pretty unlikely that you’re unaware of Skype’s functionality, but just in case you’re not, it’s an instant messaging application that allows you to either video call, voice call or send text messages to your friends or colleagues over Wi-Fi.
Now, however, the application has support for Android Wear, too. This means that users will be able to respond quickly to messages by speaking to their wrist, selecting an emoji or choosing a pre-written text response. Users will also have the facility to accept or decline calls, mute ongoing conversations or end an open call without having to touch a smartphone.
Be sure to take a look through the gallery below to get a feel for the Android Wear compatibility.
Expedia
If you travel a lot for either work or pleasure, our fourth and final application up this week is a must. Expedia helps to alleviate the stress of what can be a very tedious task by permitting you to book flights, accommodation, transportation and even activities from either your smartphone or tablet.
Once everything is booked, and you’re set to go, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you won’t miss anything as Expedia sends push notifications to all of your devices reminding you when your flight leaves, what time you have to pick up the rental car and when you have to check-in to your hotel.
To see the application from all-angles, check out the gallery below.
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