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How many times have you planned to send out that SMS or email only to have your attention stolen elsewhere so you forget? Or what about when you want to send out a message but it's too early or too late in the day - as often happens when you suddenly remember to do something in the wee hours of the morning? Life moves at such a fast pace but thanks to a few free apps you can mitigate these issues by scheduling your messages.
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Mastering a foreign language can change your life. It can open the door for a new career, or even a new country, not to mention an entire culture you would now be able to enjoy in its native tongue. But it's not easy, either, and takes time, persistence, and constant practice. Today, I'd like to show you language-learning service Duolingo's Android app, which is completely free, just like the rest of the service, and is definitely worth a look.
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Cloud Print adds another arrow to your mobile office arsenal. Now, Google has released a free Android app for Cloud Print that enables you to print from any Android device with a Cloud Print connected printer. If you have always wanted to print from your phone or tablet easily and quickly, Cloud Print is probably the fastest solution you can set up.
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Our smart devices have become so advanced that we no longer need to read everything that's on our Android device's screen -- we can just have them read everything back to us. However, many apps tend to implement speech-to-text rather than text-to-speech despite the fact that there's an entire framework for it in the Android operating system, which is a shame. On the bright side, there are numerous apps out there which can add some text-to-speech functionality to your Android device.
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There's something about scribbling in an old-fashioned notepad that feels magical. Sure, you mostly use it for writing, which is something you can do on your phone just as easily (or maybe even more easily) but scratching out your thoughts on paper means sketching is just as easy as writing, so you can illustrate your ideas. Many apps tried capturing that ease, most famously Paper for iOS. Today I'm here with InNote, a free Android app that lets you create multiple sketch notepads, draw with various tools, and convey your ideas visually.
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Android comes with Google Play, but that isn't the only app store you can use on Android. Android allows users to use third-party app stores, and Amazon has stepped up with a competitor of its own -- the Amazon Appstore for Android. Once US-only, the Amazon Appstore is now available in nearly 200 countries around the world and is a true, global competitor to Google Play. So how does it stack up against Google Play? Are you missing out by not using Amazon Appstore for most of your app purchases?
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While the blogging craze has passed us, there are still plenty of good reasons to start a blog, whether it be to keep a personal record of your life, update your family, or keep your fans informed. There are a large number of different ways for you to get started with blogging, all of which are completely free and easy to use. Best of all, you can access many of these services right from your Android device via their respective apps. Here are five of the top blogging apps you can get on Android.
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With so much access to information nowadays, it's quite simple to find whatever interests you. However, people still neglect to research from who they buy products, and what those people or corporations stand for. You might be interested in knowing their political leanings, as well as their business practices, so you can be a responsible citizen and speak with your purchasing power.
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Whether you need to jot down ideas for your next project or items you want to pick up at the store, it's always good to have something ready for taking notes. Many people carry around a pen and paper in addition to their smartphones -- a pen and paper is just faster than many note-taking solutions. We'll try to beat a physical notepad by looking at the fastest way to take notes on Android.
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Riding a bicycle is a great way to get exercise, as well as train your body to be physically fit. A key component of training is tracking your progress, and that can be difficult to accomplish without the right tools. With an Android phone, you'll have plenty of apps at your disposal to plan, calculate, and track your bicycle rides.
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Finding that one perfect music player can be tough. Finding one that's free? Nearly impossible. Rocket Player has been my near-perfect choice for the past few months, but I recently found a successor: Shuttle Player. I would never have found this gem if it weren't for MakeUseOf reader Jarrod Bush, so shoutouts to him. And wow, what a find. This may just be the most polished free music player available on Android.
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Bad things happen. Devices got stolen. Maybe you leave your phone on the table in the pub after you've had a few. Maybe a sneaky trickster like the one on the right there manages to delicately extract it from your purse. Maybe a stray horse eats it. These things happen. But it's up to you to prepare for them. You can't trace your stolen phone after the fact, not easily.
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Eye strain is a huge issue for those of us who spend a lot of time looking at screens. Improper screen brightness settings can cause your eyes to fatigue faster, and overly bright screens at night can make it difficult to fall asleep. Wouldn't it be great if there was an app that reduced, or even eliminated, this impact? What about apps that kept your eyeballs from being blinded by overly bright screens when you're in the dark?
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Logging your daily expenses is a bit like flossing: It's one of those things we all know we should be doing, but usually don't, because it's just too much of a hassle. One Touch Expenser is one Android app that understands this: It's an expense tracker that does everything it can to make logging your expenses an effortless process.
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Over 4 months ago, Twitter launched a video sharing app called Vine, which since then has accumulated more than 13 million users. Starting Monday, Twitter is welcoming Android users to the mix, with the anticipated launch of Vine for Android. If you're an Android 4.0+ user, you too can now create, share, and watch the short looping videos that have become Vine's signature.
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