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[Android] Floating Notifications adds Chat Heads-like notifications to messaging, Gmail, and more — no custom ROM necessary

Briley Kenney May 25, 2013 0

Floating Notification popupOne of the coolest things introduced with Facebook Home, which has now been added to the official Facebook Messenger app is the chat heads feature. Essentially, it’s a totally movable notification icon that expands when you tap on it. With Facebook, it shows the profile picture of the person you’re [...]

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[Android] Xday helps you easily calculate the days remaining until a specified date

Briley Kenney May 24, 2013 0

Xday widgetsOne tool that would be incredibly useful is if you could calculate time just by entering a date. For example, what if you could enter the date of your next birthday, and find out exactly how long it will be until that date arrives? Of course, there are so many [...]

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[Android] Help find a place to park your car wherever you go with ParkMe

Briley Kenney May 23, 2013 1

ParkMeOne of the worst things about going to an event, especially one in a big city is that you have to find suitable parking. Finding a single place to park can definitely be stressful, and it can be expensive too! Wouldn’t it be great if you could plan your parking [...]

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[Android] RegawMod Rebooter allows you to easily reboot, power off, or go into recovery or bootloader by clicking a button on your Windows computer

Briley Kenney May 22, 2013 0

RegawMod Rebooter UIFor Android power users, the option to quickly reboot a device is pretty significant. Several mobile apps incorporate the function, like Titanium Backup for example. After performing various tasks and changing certain settings it’s necessary to restart the smartphone, just like a desktop computer. When an Android device is connected [...]

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[Android] Automatically upload photos to Facebook with FaceDropt

Briley Kenney May 21, 2013 0

FaceDropt UIOne of the most common uses for a smartphone these days is to take pictures and videos of excursions, events or just daily activities. Pretty much everyone has a camera on them at all times now, and it’s safe to say that a lot of devices have their local storage [...]

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[Android] Automatically backup photos and videos to Google Drive with CloudVault

Briley Kenney May 20, 2013 0

CloudVault main UIGoogle+ now supports automatic photo uploads, if enabled the feature will upload images from your Android device and store them privately. They can be accessed via your Google account, where they can be shared, edited, downloaded and more. It’s a pretty convenient feature, but what if you never use Google+? [...]

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[Android] Fabrik is an attractive ereader app that supports Dropbox and Google Drive

Briley Kenney May 20, 2013 2

Fabrik main pageWith the latest version of Google Books, you can now upload custom files for reading in the Books app. This is certainly a welcome addition and many will take full advantage of the feature. Personally, I don’t really like the Google Books reader as much as some of the other [...]

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[Android] Notification Weather puts stylish five day weather forecasts in the notification menu

Briley Kenney May 18, 2013 0

Notification Weather UIThe Android notification tray can be a fantastic tool when it’s properly utilized by developers. Android 4.1 introduced more advanced notification options that allow application to offer various quick functions directly in the tray. For example, you can reply to emails, pause and fast forward music and even access various [...]

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[Windows] ZeZebra is a great way to share files between Windows, Mac, Android, and/or iOS

Briley Kenney May 17, 2013 3

ZeZebra First Time UseDesktop to mobile file transfer clients are a dime a dozen. We’ve covered quite a few here at dotTech, such as AirDrop and qrSend. ZeZebra is another program that allows you to share large files from Windows or Mac to Android or iOS devices. Let’s see if it is worth [...]

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[Android] Stop apps that are constantly running in the background with Greenify

Briley Kenney May 17, 2013 1

Greenify Start PageOne of the biggest problems with Android, is that when you have a lot of apps installed quite a few of them end up running endlessly in the background. Some of them drain the battery faster even when they’re not doing anything. Force stopping them through the Android settings menu [...]

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With Soundhalo, you can listen to tracks from a live performance just minutes after it happens

Briley Kenney May 17, 2013 1

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Mobile technology has become such a nuisance in today’s world that several music artists are now asking fans to keep their devices pocketed when watching a show. It makes perfect sense, right? You can’t really enjoy a show if you’re too busy playing with your phone and a mobile recording [...]

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[Android] notiShare allows sharing to social networks via the Android notification tray

Briley Kenney May 16, 2013 0

notiShare UIOne of the most useful additions in Android 4.1 was the expandable notifications, which allows users quick access to various settings and functions of particular apps. For example, when you receive an email you can archive or reply to the message directly from the notifications tray. Unfortunately, some apps just [...]

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[Android] ImGame is a social network just for gamers

Briley Kenney May 15, 2013 0

ImGame News FeedAre you a serious gamer? I know I am, although I don’t get to play as much as I’d like to. When it’s time to play it can be a real pain tracking down which friends are playing what, especially when you own multiple consoles or gaming platforms. Wouldn’t it [...]

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[Android] Cloudii is a cloud storage manager that connects to Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, and Box simultaneously

Briley Kenney May 14, 2013 0

Cloudii Getting StartedCloud storage is pretty popular these days. In fact, lots of people use multiple services to store and access content. Previously, we’ve covered CarotDAV which is a Windows application that allows you to connect to multiple cloud storage accounts simultaneously through a single portal. It’s great, except the driving idea [...]

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[Android] Dreamboard is a personal journal that helps you analyze your dreams

Briley Kenney May 13, 2013 0

Dreamboard Main UIHave you ever wanted to make sense of your dreams? I know I have plenty of times. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to remember a dream after you’ve been awake for a while. It’s even harder to analyze what a dream means in the general scheme of things. Wouldn’t it [...]

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[Android] Convert your RSS feed and text-based web content into MP3 podcasts with SoundGecko

Briley Kenney May 13, 2013 0

SoundGecko Start listeningMy RSS feed is full of content, and so is my personal collection of stories that I’ve saved for later with Pocket. It’s all just sitting there waiting for me to read it. I don’t always have the time to read a lot of the stories I like, though. For [...]

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[Android] Block Story is a great free Minecraft clone for Android, with extra features too

Briley Kenney May 11, 2013 1

Block Story exploringI’m sure many of you are aware of Minecraft. It’s a pretty straightforward simulation type game that allows you to build and survive in an open and very pixelated world. I have Minecraft Pocket Edition on my Android (what Minecraft lover doesn’t, right), but the updates seem to take forever. [...]

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[Android] Schedule automatic messages or emails through SMS, Gmail, Facebook, and Twitter with Schemes

Briley Kenney May 9, 2013 0

Schemes Welcome ScreenHave you ever missed a special moment before and then felt guilty about it after? I’m specifically talking about those times where you forget to wish someone a happy birthday or congratulate them on an engagement or milestone. It actually happens to me more than I’d like to admit, mostly [...]

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[Android] Hide call logs, messages, contacts, photos, and files with Text and File Hider Plus

Briley Kenney May 6, 2013 0

Hider+ Main UISometimes it’s necessary to hide files/contacts/messages/photos/calls/etc. on your device. With smartphones that’s not always so easy to do, but there are apps like Hide It Pro, that allow you to mask sensitive files and data. Text and File Hider Plus, or just Hider+ for short, is one such application [...]

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[Android] Jiffy helps you easily track the amount of time you work on specific tasks or projects

Briley Kenney May 6, 2013 0

Jiffy Main UIAs a freelancer, one of the things I have to do often is keep track of my time. Every once in a while I’ll land a project where I have to record my work hours and then turn them in. Normally I just use a spreadsheet setup through Google Drive. [...]

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[Android] Use your smartphone as a dashboard camera with AutoGuard Blackbox

Briley Kenney May 5, 2013 5

AutoGuard Blackberry Main UIIn Russia, nearly every driver equips their car with a dashboard camera. There are many reasons for doing so, namely the sheer size of the country and because of the corruption rate with law enforcement over there. Other places in the world don’t see as many dash cams. However, regardless [...]

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[Android] Remotely wipe data, backup contacts, lock down, and locate your device with NQ Mobile Easy Finder

Briley Kenney May 4, 2013 0

NQ Mobile Easy Finder Main UIThese days, a smartphone is an extension of the owner. We carry our smartphones with us everywhere, and we do pretty much everything on them. It stands to reason that our smartphones have some pretty sensitive material on them. That information ranges from finance data, login credentials, personal photos and [...]

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[Android] Toshl is a simple but useful finance tracker for managing your budget

Briley Kenney May 4, 2013 0

Toshl Balance tabLet’s be honest, managing your finances sucks. Unfortunately, it’s something that we all have to do, because it helps you live within your means. Although, I’m sure some people don’t know how to budget, but that’s a different story altogether. Most finance tracking tools that I’ve come across are complicated, [...]

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[Android] Transfer files wirelessly from Windows, Mac, or Linux to Android with qrSend

Briley Kenney May 2, 2013 2

qrSend UIDo you often transfer files from your computer to your Android smartphone? Do you hate messing with pesky cables and software clients in order to transfer a simple file? There are a lot of reasons why you would want to transfer files to a smartphone, but the process can sometimes [...]

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[Android] Use your device as a wireless gamepad for your laptop or desktop with WanderPlayer [iOS]

Briley Kenney May 1, 2013 1

WanderPlayer controller 1Do you hate playing games on a laptop or netbook with a touchpad? Do you ever feel like there may be a better way to game? WanderPlayer for Android is an application that allows you to connect your Android to your PC as an extended game controller.[...]

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[Android] Plan your next trip with Tripomatic, the digital vacation itinerary

Briley Kenney April 29, 2013 0

Tripomatic planned trip to ParisWhen you’re traveling abroad –or traveling anywhere for that matter- one of the worst things you can do is not prepare for the trip. This especially holds true when you’re visiting an unknown location or a foreign land. Hell, even when traveling in your own country there can be dire [...]

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[Android] Share clipboard (copied) content with your PC and have up to nine clipboards with Kingsoft Clip

Briley Kenney April 28, 2013 2

Kingsoft Clip floating windowThe ability to copy and paste text based content is a key feature on desktop computers. One benefit that desktops have over mobile devices is that users can manage content copied to the virtual clipboard. Kingsoft Clip (Office Tool) is a handy little application that allows you to manage your [...]

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[Android] Delete duplicate contacts with Merge+

Briley Kenney April 27, 2013 0

Merge+ review mergerOne of the things I hate most about my Android device, is that because of all the different accounts I have stored on it, I end up with multiple contact cards for the same person. This means, I have the same person three or four different times across various social [...]

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[Android] Screebl Lite prevents the screen on your smartphone or tablet from turning off while you are using it

Derrik April 27, 2013 1

unnamed (1)Ever been reading something on your Android phone or tablet when the screen suddenly turns off? Or maybe you are not reading but are using your phone or tablet for something else. Wish you could solve this problem? Screebl Lite is here to help; it identifies when you’re using your [...]

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[Android] Record phone calls with InCall Recorder & Voice

Briley Kenney April 26, 2013 1

InCall Recorder and voice organized libraryMost smartphones don’t ship with an in-call voice recorder. This is because recording a private conversation over the phone without the consent of those involved is often illegal. It still sucks that most phones don’t come with a recording tool because there are situations where it’s necessary to record the [...]

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[Android] Easily sort new photos into specific folders with Camera Folders

Derrik April 26, 2013 0

1Fed up with photo/camera managing software that is just too complicated? Camera Folders is an extremely easy way to manage which folders that pictures are stored in after taking them. It’s not as advanced as some of the more full-featured picture sorting/management apps, but it does the job.[...]

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[Android] Drawnetic offers a trippy yet fun sketching experience

Briley Kenney April 25, 2013 2

Drawnetic splashPageI’ll be perfectly honest with you. I’m an extraordinarily creative person, so I love making things, and that includes writing and drawing. I write all the time, but I don’t draw consistently enough to hone my skills, so I’m not as adept at it. When it comes to drawing on [...]

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[Android] Auto Memory Manager allows you to control how much RAM is used by apps

Derrik April 25, 2013 0

w2Do you wish you had more control over the amount of RAM apps use on your Android device? If you do then Auto Memory Manager might be just what you’re looking for. This app makes it extremely easy to set rules that all the apps on your phone will follow.[...]

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[Android] Floating Stickies brings always-on-top, dockable, resizable, and moveable sticky notes

Briley Kenney April 24, 2013 1

Floating Stickies transparent notesSticky notes are absolutely phenomenal. Why? Well, because you can write short little messages and memos on them to serve as a reminder for later. Then you can stick them to a surface, or appliance –like the refrigerator- to make sure you or someone else gets the message. Floating Stickies[...]

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