Android apps

Google Photos App Hands On Review: The Best Feature Is That You Barely Have To Do Anything

When Google's new photos app (appropriately called Photos) first appeared, you could almost hear the collective groan of long-time Android users.

'OK Google' Update 2015: 'OK Google' to Work With Third-Party Apps, Turn on Lincoln Cars

Third party apps on Google Android devices will now be able to utilize the "OK Google" voice command.

Tap That App: Lingua.ly Makes Every Day an Immersive Language Learning Experience

This week, we take a hands-on look at the language learning app Lingua.ly. This week, we take a hands-on look at the language learning app Lingua. ly. Lingua.

PushBullet: How To Get Apple Continuity Features for Your Android Phone

Even the most ardent Android users may sometimes candidly admit jealousy over some features that are exclusive to the Apple iPhone ecosystem. Besides the App Store, one of those envy-inducing Apple exclusives is how well the iPhone works with Mac computers, especially now with Continuity and Handoff for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite.

Valentine's (Zero) Day: Most Dating Apps Are Open to Hackers

Don't get your heart broken this Valentine's Day, but also make sure you don't get your personal life cracked as well. According to a recent report, the majority of dating apps are quite hackable. And for every extra feature offered, more details of your personal life are vulnerable to violation and possible theft.

Super Bowl 2015 Party Planning: 'Homegating' Is the Best Official NFL App You've Never Heard Of

This week we take a look at the NFL Homegating, a comprehensive party-planning app that makes preparing for Super Bowl XLIX a breeze.

Wireless Wifi Internet Access Hotspots App: FreedomPop Allows Users to Buy Unlimited Wifi Network With Their Android Device

The startup plans to steal users away from higher priced mobile carriers. Los Angeles-based startup FreedomPop is rolling out a low-cost WiFi service with automatic sign-on and unlimited use of 10 million hotspots across the U.

Google Translate Hands On Review: Word Lens Adds New Augmented Reality Abilities, Even Offline

One of the holy grails of smart software is real time translation -- a concept that has been in the pages of science fiction books for decades, but which is incredibly difficult to actually accomplish. This year it appears that the next generation of translation software is emerging, with one of the chief examples being the new Google Translate app

Trivia Crack Hands On Review: Addictive as Flappy Bird, Social as Words with Friends, and a Missed Opportunity for Something Greater

In which we take a look at the app Trivia Crack. It's the latest game sweeping the App stores: Trivia Crack features a winning combination of social media, anonymity, asynchronous play, a fun, bright interface and, of course, addictive trivia.

The Best Apps For Your New Year's Resolutions for 2015

New Year's is a time when everyone hits the gym, vows to eat right, save money, and accomplish myriad other goals to make their lives better. But will power alone is hardly enough for most to follow through on New Year's resolutions. That's where these apps can help.

Microsoft Acquires Email Startup Acompli for More Mobile Cross-Platform Expansion

Microsoft continues to open up to Apple and Google mobile platforms, with the most recent move in this direction being its acquisition of Outlook for iPhone app -- and Latino-founded startup -- Acompli.

Tap That App: Google's Inbox for Gmail Is a Sneak Peak at the Future of Email

Even with its flaws, Inbox for Gmail might be the next step for Gmail; a roadmap for how future core Android Lollipop apps might evolve.

Google Glass Price, Review, Release Date, Apps: Device Is Not an Excuse to Text and Drive, Study Says

Google Glass does not help drivers, but one app may be the future for e-commerce Apps for Google Glass are aimed at making life easier for wearers, but a recent study suggests one area that it hasn't been able to succeed is while driving.

Tap That App: Ooloo Is a Human-Powered Siri That Works Better

In this week's Tap That App Tuesday, we take a look at a different type of "virtual assistant" software -- one that's powered by real people.

iOS/Android: Apps Increasingly Help to Form Political Views, Provide Insight

Apps increasingly helping to form political views, provide insight The U. S. is increasingly relying on iOS and Android apps as their source of information on politics in the country, The New York Times reported.

Tap That App: theScore is Great for Tracking Fantasy Football, and Pretty Much Everything Else

In honor of football season, in this week's Tap That App, we look at theScore, probably the only sports app you'll ever need to track your favorite sports, teams, and players.

Tap That App, Back To School Edition: Studious for Android and InClass for iOS

In this special "back to school" edition of Tap That App Tuesday, we look at a couple of apps that can help everyone returning to college this week.

Tap That App: Securely Recording Police With the ACLU's Police Tape App

Recent events in Ferguson and St. Louis, Missouri, have called attention to the importance of on-the-ground smartphone videos.

Android Gmail App Found Vulnerable to Exploit

Android users beware: several high-profile apps containing sensitive information have vulnerabilities, engineers said last Friday, which malicious hackers can exploit. Among the apps affected? Gmail.

Tap That App: Foursquare Revamp Promises Pinpoint Recommendations, If You Don't Mind Being Tracked

Foursquare has finally released its upgraded namesake app, after announcing earlier this summer it was splitting its popular location-based social media service into two separate apps. The new Foursquare comes with a completely new look, and some cool new features, provided you trust the company to protect a lot more of your location data.

Android Apps vs. iOS 7 Apps 2014: New Application Promotes Sharing Leftovers with Strangers

LeftoverSwap, a free app for Apple users to upload photos of leftovers for others to eat. A new iOS app called LeftoverSwap allows users to exchange what is in their refrigerators with others.
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