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Adobe released the popular color theme and design tool service Kuler last Thursday, as a free iPhone app. The Kuler app allows users to snap a photo of any object, e.g., a painting, flower, photo, or website, and the app will create a color theme palette based on the photo capture.
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Can you imagine how much quicker the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 60's would have come to a head if they had the power that we hold in our pocket? Some would say that the Civil Rights Movement is still going on, and The Arab Spring shows us that it is. Here's how you can document the challenge and make a difference with just a smartphone, some courage, and compassion.
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Are you bored of Twitter? Do you find yourself scrolling through another day's boring feed, wondering why you even bother? What if it's not the content that's boring, but the way you're browsing it? Most people browse Twitter for the actual content shared, not for the witty remarks placed next to them so here are are five unique ways to browse your Twitter feed on your iPad, be it through images, videos, conversations, or even color codes.
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Mixed martial arts is a very busy sport. News is constantly breaking with fighters receiving injuries that prevent them from competing, new fights are announced and interesting developments happen every day. For the hardcore fight fan, keeping up on every last detail of the sport is important and with the advent of smartphones, it's now really easy to keep track of everything that is happening. If you love MMA, whether you're a fan of the UFC or different organizations, we have compiled the very best applications dedicated to the sport.
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You should already be taking advantage of the built-in keyboard shortcuts and voice to text features if you're regularly typing on an iPhone or iPad. But if you happen to use your iOS device, particularly the iPad, for extended pieces of writing you might want to consider the iOS version of TextExpander ($4.99). We've already covered the Mac and iOS versions of TextExpander in the past but now Smile Software has updated the iOS versions of TextExpander to include more of the advanced features found in its Mac counterpart.
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Do you want to give multiple wireless gadgets on-the-go internet access? Are you sick of getting ripped off by wireless hotspot tethering? There’s a variety of technologies that can help you – the two most prominent being at the intersection between MVNO networks and portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices. It’s not simply a new way of doing things – it’s a lifestyle change requiring a mixture of software and hardware. However, in the end, rolling your own Wi-Fi network is an absolute steal.
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Raining.fm does the next best thing to making it rain: making it sound like rain. No, it's not a joke, this is really all Raining.fm does. It's available for Android and iOS but if all you want is some background rain noise while working, Raining.fm's free Web version is all you need. If, however, you'd like to fall asleep to soothing rain sounds, listen to them while you drive, or anything else that comes to mind, you can shell out $2 for the Raining.fm mobile app.
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Twitter released on Wednesday updates to its mobile apps for iOS (version 5.7) and Android (version 4.1.0). In addition to bug fixes and other improvements, the new apps received a timeline facelift, an enhanced composer feature for sharing photos, a more way convenient to switch to between Twitter accounts, and a new notifications feature for when a friend joins Twitter.
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Google rolls out a bevy of new features for its Google+ iOS app. The update is the last part of 43 new features Google has released for Google+ across its various platforms. The new iOS app includes better photo enhancements and highlighting, integrated hashtags, enhanced comments, and more control over profile editing. In addition, the update allows users to copy a post's permalink to their device's clipboard.
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The iPhone can make use of a wide array of apps that can help you with nearly anything, including selling, trading, and buying secondhand items. You can even sell your iPhone with your iPhone (yo dawg). However, when you're dealing with cash, you probably should use some trustworthy apps, right? We've been hard at work finding a few that will get the job done right and ethically. We've dug up seven apps that will help you get rid of your old items and acquire pre-loved ones.
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Do you want to become an expert when it comes to the iPhone? Check out the third part of our in-depth guide to Apple's premier phone. From author Tim Brookes, 14-lesson guide outlines everything from Siri to iCloud. Lesson-by-lesson we’ll take you through your phone’s many functions, from the very basics to more advanced operations and features you might not have even been aware of.
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Despite the effort I put into keeping my Mac tidy, the thing that most helps me to quickly glean information from my computer is its clutter. Open up the lid and everything you could possibly need is there: my inbox, still open. Facebook in the menu bar and the Calendar app in the background. For the iPad at least, this is on possible using a form of structured clutter using dashboard-like apps. There aren't too many of these for iOS, but we've managed to find a few gems nonetheless.
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After a hectic day, the best thing you can do is to get a beneficial amount of sleep. There are always new studies appearing that prove how important sleep really is to a person, improving everything from your energy and mood to your metabolism. However, it may not be quite as easy to get that much-needed sleep, especially the deep sleep that can make all the difference. It might be a good idea to try a few apps to help you with your sleep.
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I use LibraryThing, GoodReads and my Amazon wish lists to keep track of the books I've read or want to read, but up until a few days ago, I hadn't been keeping track of the movies I watch. I recently decided that I would like to develop a movie library–at least virtually, online. Both the Letterboxd website and recently released Limelight iPhone app offer easy ways to build a movie library and connect with film lovers, critics, and friends.
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Got a media center? Ever get tired of fumbling around with a full sized keyboard and mouse while trying to watch Hulu or Netflix? Not only can some controls dispense with the nasty tangle of cables, but they also transform the HTPC experience. The seven controls presented in this article provide an alternative means of interacting with your home theater PC, but are by no means the only solutions. They are, however, totally awesome and you need to read about them. Right now.
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