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[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 »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 »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 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 »[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 »[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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Read More »ITC rules that Samsung has infringed upon 4 Apple patents
After being slapped with a $1.05 billion fine and the potential ban on more than 20 of its devices, Samsung has been handed another set back. This time it is not by a jury but rather by a judge at the United States International Trade Commission.
Apple had filed a [...]
Read More »[Android] PicsArt is a photo editor and photo art community all in one
PicsArt is both a photo editor and a photo art community at the same time. PicsArt is for someone who wants a nice photo editor for their Android device, but at the same time, also wants a community to share these pictures with, and a simple way to share these [...]
Read More »[Android] Fly the coolest jetpacks ever with Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a game where you fly a jetpack in order to avoid obstacles. This game will be a lot of fun you used to be into the older “helicopter style” games. It will also be great if you’ve always secretly wished you could fly a jetpack![...]
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Read More »[Android] Track data, text, and voice usage, manage apps, and more with Norton Utilities & Task Killer
My phone’s too slow! I guess its time for a new one. That’s what some might say, but with the right tools you may not need to upgrade just yet, saving you the money and the time required to get a new phone. Norton has come out with many different [...]
Read More »[Android] CallFlakes is an assistant to help you follow-up with people after talking with them on the phone
CallFlakes is an app designed to make communicating over the phone much easier. This app is designed for people who forget to call other people back or for people who have difficulty following up on calls. It also is great for people who need to be reminded of emails or [...]
Millions of Android users can have their passwords, e-mails, and other data stolen due to poorly coded apps
Have you never done any banking on your smartphone because you had security concerns? Then you, my friend, might have made the right decision. A new study conducted by researchers from two German universities reveals that millions of Android users are vulnerable to data theft due to many apps being [...]
Read More »[Android] TouristEye is an offline trip planner you can take with you when you go on vacation
TouristEye is basically a an offline trip planner that allows you to plan out your trip, day by day. It includes a trip journal, offline maps, and info on many destinations. This is the type of app you would download if you were traveling, because, lets face it, you don’t [...]