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More evidence points to official Microsoft Office app for iPhone, iPad, and Android
There has been a slow but steady stream of leaks and rumors regarding an official Microsoft Office app for the two most popular mobile platforms out there, iOS and Android. In typical corporate style, Microsoft has been very coy about their plans for Office on iOS and Android, never really [...]
Read More »[Android] Smart Measure is a measuring tape in your pocket
Sometimes you need to take measurements or guess the height of an object, and there’s measuring tape to be found. You could try to step it off, or measure against your own height, or one of a dozen other methods that people use in a pinch. Or, you could give [...]
[Android] Picture chat with your friends using Snapchat
Snapchat is an app that will let you use pictures to communicate with your friends. This app is designed for people who don’t like text messaging or just prefer to send pictures to get their points across. It is also great for those looking to be more personal with their [...]
[Android] Podkicker makes listening to podcasts simple
Podcasts revolutionized the way millions of people find entertainment, and a big piece of that was iTunes and iOS making the process of finding and enjoying your favorite podcasts as simple as possible. That hasn’t always been the case for Android users, but with Podkicker you can enjoy podcasts the [...]
[Android] Stay updated with all of the latest tech news using Appy Geek
Appy Geek is an app that will automatically update you on the tech topics you care about most. This app is great for tech addicts who can’t stand to be away from current events for so long. It also great for those who hate stumbling through stories and they don’t [...]
[Android] Browse photos from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with Pixable
Pixable is an app that will serve as a central location for all of your photo streams. This is great for people who follow their friends and family through several different social networks
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Read More »[Android] Launch apps from any screen or while in any app with FlipLauncher
Sometime you just need to switch to another app, immediately, and there’s just not enough room on your home screen to put every last app you might need in a day. There are already plenty of features in place help deal with this, such as multiple home screens, fast app [...]
Read More »[Android] Automatically switch between car, home, and office settings with NFC Task Launcher
NFC Task Launcher is an app that will make moving from place to place much more simple. This is perfect for people who are constantly using their phone is different locations. It is also great for forgetful people who forget that sometimes the settings of your phone must change when [...]
[Android] Antipaper Notes is a great note taking app [Tablet]
Users who need to take notes on the go but would prefer a digital method as opposed to paper and pencil need a notes app. Maybe it is because you don’t want to carry around so much paper or maybe because you want to, so called, safe the trees. Whatever [...]
Read More »[Android] Use your phone or tablet as a portable scanner with ScanMaster
Portable scanning is a dream that has went largely unfulfilled for many smartphone users, despite the efforts of multiple developers to provide a quality on-the-go scanning app for multiple platforms. Scan Master for Android may have finally got the important aspects right. Let’s take a look.[...]
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Read More »FTC will likely file a lawsuit against Google for patent abuse, according to report
Google is already in hot waters with the European Union and is being looked at by the United States Federal Trade Commission for allegations of anti-competitive behavior in regards to Google Search. Now reports are emerging that staff at the United States Federal Trade Commission, aka FTC, have formally recommended [...]
Read More »iPad mini vs Nexus 7 drop tests show you shouldn’t drop your tablets
Here on dotTech we love drop tests. Not necessarily for their scientific nature, because we all know drop tests don’t provide conclusive evidence as to which device survives a drop better. Rather, we just like carnage. So we have two new drop tests to share with you; these particular drop [...]
Read More »[Android] Launch apps, view messages, and use widgets from your lock screen with Quick Launch Lock Screen
Quick Launch Lock Screen is an app that will put your most commonly performed tasks right on your lock screen. This app is great for those who hate stumbling through menus to accomplish tasks. It is also great if you are trying to do a simple task and don’t feel [...]
[Android] Backup your photos with Amazon Cloud Drive Photos
If you haven’t heard yet, Amazon has recently released a new app for Android called Amazon Cloud Drive Photos, an app that allows you to backup your photos to Amazon’s cloud. Let’s take a look at how it does.
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Read More »Samsung Galaxy S III passes 30,000,000 sales mark
Earlier this year Samsung announced their mega-hit Galaxy S III was sold 10,000,000 times in less than two months, then back in September we learned the device was bought by 20,000,000 people in less than 100 days after debut. Now the impressive device has hit another landmark – 30,000,000.
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Read More »How to root Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9305 LTE and install ClockworkMod recovery [Guide]
Installing ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery and getting your Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9305) rooted will help you to get your device to do what an Android device is meant to do; give you the freedom to get your device to work the way you want.
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Read More »A strong case for smartphones with large(r) displays: Samsung Galaxy Note II has sold 3 million units in just over a month
While it may not be the same blockbuster hit as its brother the Galaxy S III or its rival the iPhone 5, the 5.5-inch bahumet Galaxy Note II is making a strong case for manufacturers to incorporate large(r) displays into smartphones. How exactly is the Note 2 making this point? [...]
Read More »As mobile wars heat up, Android dominates with 75% marketshare followed by 14.9% of iOS
Despite being handed numerous setbacks courtesy Apple, Android continues to build on its world wide dominance in the mobile area with the latest stats from the International Data Corporation (IDC) showing that, in Q3 2012, Android has extended its lead over rivals.
When we last check with IDC, Android was [...]
Read More »[Android] Easily and quickly convert currencies with aCurrency
What is aCurrency? The name is kind of self-explanatory, but I’ll explain anyways. aCurrency allows you to convert currencies right from your tablet or smartphone with ease. This app is meant for travelers who need to convert currencies on the go, or just anyone who needs to convert currencies. [...]
Read More »Apple public apology to Samsung is “inaccurate and misleading”, UK court orders Apple to reissue a better apology
Despite what may be happening in the United States, back in July Samsung won a court battle against Apple in the United Kingdom that said Samsung’s Galaxy Tabs did not — does not — copy Apple’s iPad. As part of the victory, UK Judge Colin Birss ordered Apple to issue [...]
Read More »Apple lawsuit against Amazon for using “Appstore” hits a semi-brick wall
Last year Amazon revealed their Amazon Appstore for Android. Apple, who introduced the now-extremely-popular Apple App Store in 2008, didn’t (doesn’t) like Amazon using “Appstore” in the name of their… app store… so Apple did what it does second-best: sue.
Last year Apple brought two separate lawsuits against Amazon. The [...]
Read More »Does Google Play Store or Apple App Store have more apps? Both are tied at 700,000 (!)
Until now, Apple App Store has always had the lead on Android when it comes to apps (which include games and other apps). Sure some may question the quality of all those thousands of apps, but in pure numbers iOS has had the lead over Android. Due to Android’s explosive [...]
Read More »[Android] File Manager HD is an excellent file manager that does the basics plus more [Tablet]
What is File Manager HD? It is a free, simple-to-use file manager that was specifically designed for a tablet, meaning it work well on the larger screen of a tablet which is something that a lot of apps on Play Store still lack. This app is for users who [...]
Read More »Amazon Kindle Fire HD sales surged 300% after release of iPad Mini
Since the start of iPad Mini rumors earlier this year, many people predicted it would shake up the current 7-inch tablet market, much like what Apple did with the iPhone and the iPad. Has it done so? It is too early to tell. However, Amazon is already letting everyone know [...]
Read More »[Android] Read and edit office documents with Kingsoft Office, an excellent free office suite for Android
Kingsoft Office is designed for those users who want need to view or edit documents on the go, whether it be on a tablet or smartphone. I can see this app being very useful for students, anyone in business, bloggers, and many other people. Users who need to access or [...]
Read More »Nexus 7 is refreshed: 16GB can now be had for $199, 32GB for $249, and 3G + WiFi for $299
The Nexus 7 is a killer 7-inch tablet that gained the world’s attention earlier this year by having a low price tag but still being a top-quality tablet. Google has now refreshed the Nexus 7, maybe in answer to the competition (namely Kindle Fire HD and iPad Mini) or maybe [...]
Read More »For $299 (no contract) you can grab the new Nexus 4 — a 4.7-inch, quad-core smartphone powered by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
The Nexus 10 isn’t the only thing Google revealed today. In addition the the awesome 10-inch tablet, Google announced their fourth installation of a Nexus Android smartphone. This one, named the Nexus 4, may be more significant and marketing disrupting than the previous three (Nexus One, Nexus S, and Galaxy [...]
Read More »Google announces $399 Nexus 10 with 2560×1600 10-inch display (300 ppi) — the first real iPad killer (potentially)
Hurricane Sandy may have ruined Google’s press meet today but that didn’t keep the tech giant from officially releasing the details on its much-leaked, much-anticipated Nexus 10. And boy is it a tablet.
The Nexus 10 is a follow-up to the very successful Nexus 7 tablet Google featured earlier this [...]
Read More »[Android] Read the latest news stories from around the world with News360 [Tablet]
News360 for Tablet is a news aggregator that allows you to view the latest news stories from around the world. This app is for those who view the news regularly on their tablet and want a simple to use, yet powerful, app to bring together all of their favorite news [...]
Read More »[Android] Find the latest fashion products with Snapette
Snappette is an app that will point you in the right direction of all the latest fashions. This app is great for those who love to find and shop for clothes. It can also be great if you are looking to update your wardrobe a little bit.[...]
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Read More »[Android] GO Launcher HD for Pad is a great alternative to the stock Android launcher [Tablet]
GO Launcher HD for Pad is an alternative to the stock launcher of Android, offering better features and better performance than the stock version. GO Launcher HD for Pad is a tablet only app, but there is a similar Go Launcher EX available for Android phones.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Find a last minute hotel with Hotel Tonight
Hotel Tonight is an app designed to make finding a hotel at the last minute incredibly easy. It is perfect for people who travel a lot and constantly have to find hotels. It is also great if you find yourself suddenly stuck without a place to stay and need something [...]
[Android] Make your videos beautiful with Magisto
Magisto is an app that will add elegant effects to your videos. This app is perfect for people who prefer sharing videos instead of photos. It will make shooting and sharing videos incredibly easy and will be perfect for those who want to have unique looking videos.[...]
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Read More »How to install TeamWin Recovery Project custom recovery on Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE [Guide]
TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) is one among the most popular custom recoveries for Android devices. ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery and TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) recovery are so extensive that a regular Android user can’t deny the temptation to replace their boring stock recovery (the default recovery that comes with the device) [...]
[Android] Use portions of an image to create other visualizations with Photo Punch
Photo Punch is a unique application that will allow you to cut out certain parts of your pictures you use for other purposes. This app is great for those who like editing photos and seeing what other creative aspects can be done with one simple picture.[...]
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