Saturday, June 4

App of the Day: Widget MorningCall


If you are the sort of person who enjoys a good night's sleep, but in the morning, you refuse to wake up even with an alarm clock, this widget might make a difference. Widget MorningCall is a widget on your home screen that is like any ordinary alarm clock in which is simply rings at a certain time. But additionally, if you want to turn it off when it rings, you must enter a 4-digit code. This might be easy for most people, but it can also prevent most from going back to sleep. The widget is very practical using only 1x2 space. You might want to consider the difficulty of your code, too, since your alarm may go on for a long time. Get it now from the Android Market!

Friday, June 3

App of the Day: Adobe Flash Player


Adobe Flash Player brings seamlessly streaming flash media to your Android device, whether it be a video or even a game. You can do all that with just this app, which is the ultimate app that brings your device one step closer to becoming your computer. It can be entertaining, whether you want to play Balloon Towers Defense, and it can also be productive, like loading that flash video about chemistry. You can never go wrong with this app, where in 10.3, Adobe Flash has spread its compatibility to Tegra tablets and other Android devices. It is still ambivalent whether iOS will ever be getting support, though. For now, this app is available in the Android Market.

Thursday, June 2

App of the Day: Barcode Scanner


You're going shopping or just walking around, and you see a product that has a high price tag on it. What do you do? You can whip out your phone's Barcode Scanner app and scan that product's price tag! Using Google Shopper, you can find the product and where to get it for less than that place you saw your product. With Barcode Scanner, you can even scan those QR codes becoming ever so popular. Whatever the barcode is, this app can decrypt almost anything without trouble. You can open up a Youtube link, find a location, connect to wifi, all through this Barcode Scanner! It's amazing to see the power of a barcode scanner, yet it is such an ancient tool. Get it now from the Android Market!

Wednesday, June 1

App of the Day: Lookout Mobile Security


Lookout Mobile Security is the app you need to ultimately protect your phone. Whether it's malware or suspicious apps, or even if you've lost your phone, Lookout will provide you with the tools to quickly defend it. Its Security feature makes sure every app you've installed is safe and does not contain any harmful files, and also checks your network to make sure none of your data is being picked off from someone else. Lookout's service will always be online, and you never have to worry about it not doing its job. You also have a Backup feature, where your contacts, phone logs, and even your media can

Tuesday, May 31

App of the Day: Plants vs. Zombies


The hit best-selling PC game is now available on many different platforms, including Android and iOS! This featured game is a tower-defense game with many different plants that contain amazing powers in order to fight the oncoming horde of evil zombies. This game is relatively easy to play and is fun for all ages, since there is almost no violence (except for a few heads falling off). The clean graphics from the PC version have been ported over with the same quality and resolution, so you can have the same experience on your smartphone or tablet. It's time to get the app now from iTunes App Store or the Android Market.

Monday, May 30

App of the Day: Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus

This now popular game for Android devices has made its way to the top with stunning graphics and a whole lot of fun. This game gives you the perfect multiplayer experience on your Android device, where you can fight on all fronts all over the globe. There is no limit to the excitement you can get on Modern Combat 2, since there is always someone new to fight every time. Having the best graphics yet, it does require a high-end device to properly run. You can always stay entertained with this app, so you would not regret getting it now on the Android Market!

Sunday, May 29

App of the Day: SoundCloud


SoundCloud brings the entire library of music and sounds from the Soundcloud website, where users can upload their music for free and have others listen and comment it. This community has a lot to offer, from underground artists to well-known DJs. Soundcloud lets you listen on your device, with a detailed graph following you as the music goes of BPM, amplitude, and more. You can comment on a specific timeline of that graph, so users know what's going on there. Of course, you can also share and download the music for your own personal use, as SoundCloud aims to keep this community open and free. The UI lets you do the same tasks you would normally do on the website, and you can connect SoundCloud's social network to your other ones like Facebook. Get the app now from iTunes App Store or the Android Market.

Saturday, May 28

App of the Day: iTunes Remote

Want to control iTunes remotely from your Android phone? Well, you've found the perfect solution to your dilemma. iTunes Remote lets you access your iTunes library with Home Sharing through your wifi's network. If you need this to control the vibe at a party or you're simply too lazy to walk to your computer, iTunes remote can be a handy tool. It lets you change the volume, browse music, shuffle music, repeat, and do all the stuff you can normally do on iTunes. Plus, you can control your different speakers using Airport express software and speakers, giving you maximum control over your home. Get the app now from the Android Market!

Friday, May 27

App of the Day: TuneIn Radio

TuneIn Radio lets you listen to music from almost every internet and broadcasting radio station. If you like local radio, it will find your location and offer you all the radio stations in your area. It is so easy that you only need to click a few times to get music playing on your phone! Radio station are also grouped into genres, giving you the opportunity to explore and browse new music. Also, you can favorite radio stations to quickly open them in the future, so you never have to look for it again. The user interface is both aesthetic and

Thursday, May 26

App of the Day: Google Translate

Google Translate is there for you whenever you need it. Whether you need to order from a French café or you want a translation from a radio, Translate makes it all effortless. The voice function is perfect for use in any situation and is currently only compatible with a limited range of languages including English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and much more coming very soon. The history function allows you to review old translations you just made, and it is useful for memorizing those translations so you will probably never need to translate it again! Once you have translated your word or phrase, you can use the amazing text-to-speech function to ask your device to speak it, pronouncing it perfectly and fluently. How cool is it to be able to learn how to pronounce your word right after translating it? Get the app now from App Store or the Android Market.

Google Introduces Google Wallet

It was announced today at the Google Event in New York City: Google Wallet makes a bang with never-before-seen features that are destined to make life easier. This new service by Google along with numerous other financial partners like MasterCard and CitiBank promise a new way of payment and exchanging of cash. No longer will you need coins, paper money, or even credit cards, Google says. Using your phone's NFC card (or an NFC sticker if your phone does not yet have one), you can simply scan that card onto a reader to make a payment. The PayPass contactless payment system

Wednesday, May 25

Google's NFC Mobile Payment System "Google Wallet"

A leak from The Container Store has revealed that Google's new money transfer system will be called Google Wallet. Similar to Paypal, Google Wallet aims to make money transfer more secure and mobile. It uses NFC technology from the latest smartphones, also known as Near Field Communication, to transfer money and data as well. Your phone can now be your wallet with this technology, and Google Wallet service can make it happen. It is expected to be announced tomorrow at the Google event in NYC, so stay tuned for anything pertaining to "Google Wallet!"

Source: This is My Next

App of the Day: Music Sheet Workout


From your Android device, you are able to learn and improve your music reading skills! Imagine, you care getting a free lesson from an Android app that is both interactive and fun to use. There is a practice and a test mode, making sure you are learning the music, and a stats mode, where you can look back to see how you've improved. I guarantee that you will improve your fluency with music notes with this app, which is designed for many people to enjoy. Get the app now from the Android Market.

Tuesday, May 24

App of the Day: WordUp!


Today's app features an excellent mind training game. Essentially, you're given a square of letters, and you must connect them together to make words. Now, you must find all the words hidden in the square, even if you've never heard of them before. It's addicting, fun, and educating, but you don't want to get frustrated over a missing word you can't find! You are able to change difficulty from 3x3 to whopping 6x6 squares, and you can change the colors of the template for a more enjoyable experience. The best thing about this game is that in the end, you actually gain some new vocabulary that you can apply later on! Get it now from the Apple Store or the Android Market

T-Mobile Increases 4G Speeds to 42 Mbps Today



T-Mobile's HSPA+ service also known as 4G will double in over 55 cities over the U.S. Yesterday, the fastest speeds T-Mobile's service has reached was 21 Mbps, which is around the same ballpark as other network carriers' 4G speeds. Now it will take the leading and surpass both Verizon's LTE and Sprint's WiMax. All this will take place automatically, and T-Mobile is also making an announcement about a new modem stick called Rocket 3.0. It brings the power of 4G to your computer for $99.99 for 2 years or $199.99 forever.

Source: T-Mobile News