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Location-based services, especially the smart phone gps tracker variants, have been on the rise. We have passed the area of video sites (with YouTube on top) and recently of social networking sites (with Facebook the victor). Now the era of geo-based applications has arrived. For those of you that are new to the concept, a [...]
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There are always those gatherings that seem a little slow. Whether it’s a family barbecue or a party at a friend’s house, sometimes everyone just needs an activity or some kind of ice-breaker to get people laughing and to lighten up the mood. There are a lot of awesome things you can do with your [...]
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There are many aspects of studying, all requiring their own habitat and instruments. Most importantly, there’s note-taking, studying, and exercising. All of these come with specialised tool-sets. Each rendering additional costs and practical difficulties. Most people don’t realize how powerful their smart phone really is – and how diverse the applications are. It’s often hard to [...]
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Geo-location technology is a hot topic as of late. We now have the ability to utilize the power of GPS right from the palm of our hand using our mobile device. We can view maps, points of interest, play games, and even spend time finding your friends via GPS with smart applications. Being able to [...]
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I always thought that cellphone cameras were a joke. Even though the quality of the cameras in general have increased over the past few years, it’s nothing compared to the standalone digital camera. I believe that real photos can only be taken with “real cameras”, not some tiny hole behind the phone. That’s why I [...]
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In 2007, Google, with full support for the open source community and 65 hardware, software and telecommunication companies, quietly unveiled the Google Android operating system. I say quietly because, like most things Google, they get launched, tested, improved upon, then take over the world. This year seems to be the beginning of the full launch [...]
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The very first week I bought a new Motorola Droid, one of the first apps that I looked for was an effective blogging app that I could use to update my WordPress blogs while I’m on the go (which is most of the time). Sitting at the doctor’s office, riding the subway or waiting at [...]
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My favorite thing about free products is the price – usually. SMSBackup for Android is an exception to this rule because I would pay real money in a heartbeat for an application as simple, efficient, and useful as this has proven to be to me. What this Android app does is allows me to back [...]
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These days, when you mention Yelp, most people know what you’re talking about. Much like Twitter and Facebook, Yelp appears to be the next major social network climbing up in the ranks. Jerry previously wrote about the Yelp iPhone app, where you could search for highly rated local restaurants to eat at near your location. [...]
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When the weather is warm, it’s a pity to see the kids sitting around inside in front of the computer or a video game.  As a tech savvy society, believe it or not, both worlds can unite (that’s the tech world and the outside world). Let’s take a look at a few GPS activities for [...]
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Want to know how to write Google Android apps? Most Android applications are written in Java – a relatively easy to learn, friendly language for new developers. Aside from the possibility some money, you could actually contribute to the Android community. If you’ve got innovative ideas and the drive to see them spread, the Android market is for you! Let’s get you started on your very first Android application design.
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When I first heard about geocaching, I figured that it would be a fun thing to do once I eventually saved up enough to purchase a brand new GPS device. The last few years, I’ve met more and more people who are enthusiastic about the hobby of geocaching, and many of my friends kept encouraging [...]
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Experience shows that it’s not necessarily smart to stay with your default browser. Instead, with all those available browsers, take a look around and choose the one that fits best. If you don’t, you’re probably going to miss out. This is also true for your Android phone. Sure, the default browser is pretty good, but [...]
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When traveling, or otherwise on the move, you might want to get your exact location. Not just where you are right now, or where you’re going, but also where you’ve been. For practicing sports, this can prove quite difficult. Have you ever tried mounting a dynamo to a pair of skis? Take it from me; [...]
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Today I’ll introduce you to one of the best new ideas in social networking, Stickybits. It’s a great concept, linking social media with the real world by using barcode messages. Stickybits have created smartphone apps (for both iPhone and Android) which allow users to scan barcodes, read and watch media related to that barcode, plus [...]
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