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[Android] Search through all of your cloud services with CloudMagic
CloudMagic is an application that will allow you to link and search through all of your cloud services to find the information that you are looking for. This application is perfect for those who keep and maintain several different accounts across several different services and need a central way to [...]
[Android] Create digital copies of your credit cards, insurance cards, driver’s license, etc. with Lemon Wallet
Lemon Wallet is an application that allows you to store all your cards in digital form in the cloud which is then accessible on your phone. Basically it digitizes your wallet and, if you have a phone that supports near-field communication (NFC), you can even use Lemon Wallet to make [...]
[Android] Visually capture ideas and information with Mindjet, a mind-mapping tool
Mindjet is a mind-mapping application that will allows you to visually organize nearly any idea or piece of information that needs simplifying. This application is perfect for visual learners that have difficulty interpreting information orally. This application is also great for those who are dealing with complicated projects or ideas [...]
[Android] Find out which apps are draining battery with BetterBatteryStats
BetterBatteryStats is an application that will provide you with useful tools to help increase the overall battery life of your device. This application is great for those who have tried other battery applications and are not satisfied. This application aims to use different methods than typical battery savers in order [...]
[Android] Hide private call logs and text messages with Shady Contacts
Shady Contacts is an application that focuses on providing heightened security by protecting the aspects of your device that could be the most sensitive. This application is great for those who use their device for personal or confidential communicating and do not want that information shared. It is also great [...]
[Android] Llama automatically changes device settings (silent, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) based on time and location
Llama is an application designed to automate the process of adjusting your device settings (ringer, WiFi, etc.) so you don’t have to worry about remembering to do it yourself. This application is great for people who have difficulty remembering to silence their phones before important events. It is also great [...]
[Android] Add app shortcuts to your pull-down menu (notification bar) with Quickly
Quickly is an application that puts a live section in your notification bar that will contain shortcuts to various applications. This application is great for those who don’t like having to constantly press the home button and go into their application drawer in order to switch between applications. It is [...]
[Android] NewsWhip makes it easy to read the most popular news stories worldwide
NewsWhip is application that uses social trends to determine which news stories are the most appealing to users and which ones are the most popular overall. This application is perfect for those who have difficulty choosing specific news sources to commit to and prefer to simply read the most popular [...]
[Android] Set a different, custom vibration pattern for each of your contacts with Vybe (like custom ringtones, but for vibrate)
Vybe is an application that will allow you to create custom incoming call vibrations for each of your favorite contacts. This application is great for those who normally keep their phones on vibrate, but still want to know who is calling without having to look at his or her device. [...]
[Android] Experience augmented reality your smartphone or tablet’s camera with Layar
Layar is an application that will display a variety of digital information through your smartphone’s camera to help you learn more about objects around you. This application is perfect for tourists who are unfamiliar with a certain city and need help finding specific types of places. This application can also [...]
[Android] Browse Craigslist with a gorgeous user-interface with Mokriya Craigslist
Mokriya Craigslist is without a doubt one of the most exciting and promising Craigslist applications to burst onto the scene. This application will be very appealing for those who love Craigslist, but also hate the underwhelming choices that were typically available in the Google Play Sore. This application is also [...]
[Android] Get customized social content on your lock screen with Sulia
Sulia is application designed to give you relevant social content right on your lock screen, making the content front and center and easily accessible. This application is great for those who like keeping up with various content sources and need a fast and convenient way to access the information. It [...]
[Android] Glovebox makes multitasking easier by adding a side dock to your phone or tablet
Glovebox is an application that aims to alter the stock multitasking functionality by displaying it as a side bar, similar to Ubuntu. This application can be great for those who are currently underwhelmed by Google’s multi-tasking implementation. This application will also be great for those who prefer an icon view [...]
[Android] Identify any color using your devices camera with Color Grab
Color Grab is an application that will help you to identify any color that you are presented with by using your device’s camera. This application can be especially useful if you want to paint something as it will help you figure out the exact color you need. it is also [...]
[Android] Andmade Share replaces default Android ‘share’ menu with something better and customizable
Andmade Share replaces the stock Android share menu with one that is more functional and convenient when dealing with multiple services. This application is great for those who like sharing the same content across multiple social platforms. It is also great for those who have simply grown tired of Android’s [...]
[Android] Unlock your phone and apps using your face with FaceLock
FaceLock is an application that will allow you to unlock your phone and other applications by facial recognition instead of a simple touch. This application is great for those who are currently on an Android device that is not on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It is also great for [...]
[Android] Stay up-to-date on information about flights with Airport
Airport is a handy flight tracker that will keep you updated will all of the essential information about your upcoming flight. This application is great for those who frequently travel on airplanes and need to potentially keep track of multiple trips at once. It could also be great for those [...]
[Android] Get information about Android phones and tablets plus find popular ROMs with Anfish
Anfish is an application that provides interesting statistical data about all the Android devices that are currently active in the world. This application is great for technology journalists and enthusiasts who need to keep up with modern Android data for reporting and documentation purposes. This application is also great for [...]
[Android] Scan and analyze wireless networks with ezNetScan
ezNetScan is an application that will scan wireless networks and report back a variety of potentially useful pieces of information. This application is great for network administrators who need to constantly keep tabs on their networks and have reliable information to work with. This application is also great for those [...]
[Android] Receive Android notifications on your desktop with DeskNotifier
DeskNotifier is an incredibly simple application that pushes all of your notifications on your Android device to your desktop. This can be incredibly useful for people who perhaps aren’t able to use their cell phones while at work. It can also be useful for people who don’t want to interrupt [...]
[Android] Floating Browser Flux is a unique internet browser that allows you to surf the web in a non-fullscreen, floating widget/window
Floating Browser Flux! is a web browser that will “float” on your Android home screen instead of acting as a full screen application. This application is great for those who like browsing the web without being completely immersed in the content. It is also great for people who primarily browse [...]
[Android] Get social information about people who call you with Current Caller ID
Current Caller ID is an application that gives you socially-relevant information about your contacts that are calling you. This application is great for people who like having updated events to talk about before answering their calls. It is also good when you want to make your communication time as efficient [...]
[Android] Aviary Photo Editior is one of the best and easy-to-use image editor app on Android
Aviary Photo Editor is an extremely powerful photo editing application that combines fantastic features with an incredibly easy user interface. This application is great for those who need to edit photos directly on their device and find transferring them to a desktop to be too invasive. It is also great [...]
[Android] Use your phone or tablet to assist logging into websites on your computer with LogMote
LogMote is a unique application that will store all of your login information for various websites on your phone, making logging in on websites significantly easier. This application is great for those who bounce around between personal and public computers over the course of their day. It is also great [...]
[Android] Digitize your physical photos with ShoeBox
ShoeBox is an application that will help you turn your physical photos into digital photos, making them easier to edit and share with your friends and family. This app is great for those who have a lot of old photos that they want to preserve or share with people who [...]
[Android] Enjoy feature rich note-taking with SomNote, an alternative to Evernote
SomNote is a note taking application that aims to offer a simple solution to capture your ideas and other important things around you. This application is perfect for those who don’t like simple note takers and who aren’t thrilled with some of the high powered ones either. It is also [...]
[Android] Increase battery life with Battery Doctor
Battery Doctor is an application designed to extend the overall battery life on your smartphone. This app is great for power users who are constantly using their smartphone throughout their day to perform both simple and advanced tasks. It is also great those who have tried other battery saving applications [...]
[Android] Display and view your photos in a magazine-style layout with Million Moments
Million Moments is an application developed by Sony in an attempt to replace Google’s gallery application with a more elegant solution. This app is great for those who particularly don’t like the stock Gallery application due to it’s questionable interface. It is also great for those who are looking to [...]
[Android] Remotely manage and access all of your Android devices with Droid Manager
Droid Manager is an application that aims to make having multiple devices significantly easier by giving you a central location to manage them all. This app is great for those who have multiple devices that they want to keep updated. It is also great for those who like having the [...]
[Android] Put up to 60 common toggles in your notification bar for quick access with 1Tap QuickBar
1Tap QuickBar is an app that will allow you to accomplish nearly any basic task your phone can perform easily and with a single tap. This app is great for those who hate fumbling through menus to accomplish simple tasks that shouldn’t take up a significant amount of time. It [...]
[Android] Maxthon Web Browser unifies your web surfing across all your devices and computers
Maxthon Web Browser is a browser that unifies your browsing data across all of the potential platforms you could use throughout your day. This app is perfect for those who use multiple devices that span multiple operating systems. It is especially useful for people who use mobile devices in addition [...]
[Android] Add DSLR-like focus to your photos with AfterFocus
AfterFocus is an app designed to alter your photos and make them look like they were taken with a more expensive camera. This app is great for photographers who have difficulty carrying their camera around everywhere. This app is also great for people who simply want to make their favorite [...]
[Android] Easily keep track of your tasks with EasyTodo
EasyTodo is an app that aims to simplify your life by providing a central place to keep track of all of your tasks and todos. This app is great for those who use Google Tasks frequently, but haven’t quite found a suitable app to use regularly. It is also great [...]
[Android] Discover which apps display ads or are potential security risks with AppBrain Ad Dectector
AppBrain Ad Detector is an app that will detect when an app is spamming your phone through a variety of different channels. This app is great for those, like me, who test out a lot of apps and are constantly installing and uninstalling them. This app will benefit those who [...]
[Android] Dragon is a personal voice assistant in your pocket
Dragon is a voice assistant that aims to make your life easy by recognizing natural voice commands to trigger specific actions. This app is great for those who don’t like the offerings currently offered by Google’s similar service, Google Now. It is also good for those who are looking to [...]