Jan 22
Going on a trip? Croatia? Sounds nice. No need to worry about your itinerary, just bank on recommendations based on the experiences by people who have already been there using Minube’s Android app. More »
Jan 22
The popular automation utility for Android, Tasker, essentially turns your smartphone into a superphone of sorts. It can do any number of things (except make your bed for you), and it’s arguably one of the best utility apps that you can get on Android. Even better, though, is that the app updated today with a new, cleaner look.
This particular version is in beta mode, so it’s not available in the Google Play store just yet, but you can download it off of the developer’s website for free. Otherwise, the final version will just cost you a few dollars, but it’s well worth it. This beta version has all the same features as the paid version, but comes with a new interface that follows the Android UI guidelines.
The beta is available for all Android 4.0-and-above devices. It includes three themes for skinning and also offers new icons. Plus, it’s way easier on the eyes and looks a lot like a traditional Android interface now, as opposed to the dark blue and orange theme that the app has kept for a while now.
If you’ve never used Tasker before, it’s an in-depth automation utility app that can do almost endless actions with your Android device, such as turning WiFi on when you get home, switching the sound profile to silent during certain hours, launching a particular app when headphones are plugged in, and even having certain actions take place when you place a call.
[via Android Community]
Tasker for Android updates with completely new UI is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jan 18
MediaFire, Simple, and More
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Just like animals, we humans tend to hibernate in the winter. So that means lots of time to catch up on mundane tasks and develop addictions to smartphone games. We have you covered in all aspects in this edition of Android apps of the week, with a new banking app, a couple of games, and much more. More »
Jan 16
Storage space is precious, and most major services—Google Drive and iCloud, for example—only give you a measly 5GB for free. MediaFire, is pretty magnanimous, doling out 50GB on the house. And it just launched on Android. More »
Jan 15
Online banking startup Simple, which is designed to replace traditional personal banking with an online-only experience, announced the availability of an Android version of their mobile app. The app allows customers to see their balance, find nearby ATMs, deposit checks, as well as view, categorize, and organize their past spending.
Simple’s Android app was built from the ground up, so it’s not just a direct port of the iPhone app, and it explains why the company released the Android version eight months after the iPhone variant came out. There are a few differences between the iPhone and Android versions of the app, though. The Android version doesn’t have customer support messaging and it also doesn’t allow customers to send payments from inside the app. However, the Android app will introduce a new feature called “spend from goal,” which will allow users to set aside a certain budget for whatever, and track that balance as they spend.
Simple has been around for about two years now, but they released their iPhone app back in May and began sending out invites to those wanting to try out the new banking service. What’s most unique about the service is that they’re a software and customer service company, rather than a bank. Instead, they partner with federally-insured banks like Bancorp and CBW Bank to handle all the money.
Now that both an iOS and Android app are launched, Simple’s next goal is to flesh out both apps until they have matching features, as well as add new features as time progresses. The company also plans to introduce an iPad app as well sometime in the future. However, no version is planned for Windows Phones at the moment, but the company hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility.
Simple online banking app comes to Android is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.
Jan 15
OKCupid’s New Blind Date App Aims to Find You Love (Or Random Sex) on the Fly
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It’s 3PM on a Tuesday, and your friend bails on dinner. What are you going to do? Try this: Fire up OKCupid’s new app, CrazyBlindDate, and make yourself some romantical plans for the evening. Maybe you’ll find love. Maybe you’ll get laid. Maybe you’ll meet an insane person. Adventure! The app, which launches today in Android and iOS flavors, aims to be your go-to-source for last-minute-love. More »
Jan 14
You want to go to the presidential inauguration so badly. But it’s going to be crowded, cold, and you just can’t afford that vacation day. Good news—you can follow along with the new official inauguration app for Android and iOS. More »
Jan 11
Want to just spend the weekend melting your brain, playing games on your Android device? Great, so do we. We’ll help you play to your heart’s content with a classic futuristic game, one where Lego people fight fires, and much more. More »
Jan 04
Agenda, Antiques Roadshow, and More
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Want to get a jump on the new year? We’re helping you with that in this round of the Android apps of the week. Get yourself in gear with a calendar app, a 5K training tool, and more. More »
Jan 03
Facebook Messenger Now Allows You to Send Voice Messages (Update With Hands On)
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The Facebook Messenger application is getting an update for Android and iOS so that users can now send voice messages up to one-minute long to their friends. Just a few weeks after Facebook went after Snapchat with a clone app, it’s modified Messenger to be a clone for Apple’s iMessage. More »
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