Create Beautiful Collages For Instagram With Photo Grid for Android
Ah, the coveted Instagram Like. Many of us say we don't care, but it's hard to remain truly blasé in the face of 15 (or 150) Likes on that photo you've uploaded yesterday.
You've Heard This Man's Music Before, You Just Don't Know It: Interviewing Dexter Britain
Soundtrack composer and multi-disciplined creative director. Read an interesting interview and meet the the man behind the music you might have listened to, but just didn't know.
Procreate: One Of The Most Beautiful and Powerful iPad Art Apps Available Today
Let's set the expectations at the outset here: this is not a post about how I used iPad app Procreate to create amazing artwork, because who cares.
Action Launcher, Reviewed: An Android Launcher That Tries To Be Truly Different
Tap tap, swipe swipe, goes your Android launcher. No matter how "unique" and "alternative" most launchers try to be, they end up looking pretty much the same.
Burned: Why Trusting Shopping Reviews On FocalPrice.com Is a Bad Idea
"Absolutely terrible," I wrote, proceeding to explain exactly what was wrong with the LED light I bought from FocalPrice.com and protect future buyers. Only the review was never published.
Powerful Python IDE PyCharm Community Edition Now Available For Free
JetBrains has recently released a new version of their PyCharm IDE in two different flavors, one of which is entirely free.
Tired of Instagram's Effects? Try Repix For Android To Give Your Photos A More Unique Look
Repix combines a straightforward interface with diverse and powerful editing options, topping it all off with a no-nonsense business model.
The Future Is Here: Sketchfab Puts 3D Models Right In Your Browser
Sketchfab is a beautiful repository of inspiring 3D designs. You can upload 3D models and embed them anywhere on the Web. No plug-ins are required to view your embedded models: Just HTML5.
Quora for Android, Reviewed: Does The App Do The Service Justice?
With its tech-savvy foundations, it makes sense for Quora to have an official mobile app. I took it through its paces, and I'd be hard-pressed to say it blew me away.
How To Pick The Right Laser Printer For Your Needs
Monotone laser printers are as cheap as chips, but are they worth buying? What should you look for when you buy a new laser printer for your office?
3 Android Apps That Help You Work With Color On The Go
Color is important: We're practically surrounded by it. Real-life objects are an obvious source of inspiration for color schemes, and it turns out that with an Android phone, it's pretty easy to convert anything around you into a beautiful set of colors you can use on any design project. This is nice, because you can use specific objects to convey emotion: If you're designing a theme for a blog that's all about desserts, you could use a box of chocolates or a fancy cake as a very direct source of inspiration. Here are three apps to help you work with color on the go.
What Are The Best Custom Android ROMs?
The moment you realize you can flash your Android phone with a new ROM is a pivotal one. Suddenly, you're free: Endless customization options, no more vendor bloatware, and, best of all, you don't have to wait for official updates. But that freedom can soon turn into confusion: There are just so many ROMs out there! Which should you pick? If you've never flashed a ROM before and are trying to figure out what's the best ROM for your device, this is the post you've been looking for. I'll be covering four of the most important ROMs available today, and then some.
Sony Xperia Z Review and Giveaway
This post is about a surprise; it's about a comeback, and about how a determined company can listen, learn, and make something beautiful once again. It's about the Sony Xperia Z, a premium, powerful, and waterproof Android smartphone that made me rethink what's important to me about a phone. And if I sound enamored, well, you can read on to see what made a longtime Samsung user ditch the South Korean powerhouse for a Japanese giant.
3 Free Android Apps That Can Help Improve Your English
Whether it's your first or second language, English can be tricky. Many of us use our smartphones mainly for reading and writing -- not to mention our tablets, of course. So what do you do when you come across an unfamiliar word, or when you need to write an important message on the go without making embarrassing mistakes? Today I'd like to share three free and useful apps that can help with both reading and writing English: Two dictionaries, and a keyboard.
Who Needs Kindle? Fabrik is a Stylish eReader App for Android That Supports Cloud Sync
Let's face it: When it comes to eBooks, there is pretty much just one big name that matters. One ecosystem; one line of apps; one source of books; one maker of devices. If this makes you feel a little uneasy, I can certainly understand why (after all, I too think you should own the books you buy). And if you are one of the tiny, nonconformist minority still resisting assimilation into this oh-so-convenient eBook ecosystem, you may be interested in Fabrik. This beautiful Android app boasts a form of cloud sync, just like you-know-who.
Participate In Exciting Software Challenges To Win Recognition (And Money) With ChallengePost
This is an exciting time to be a software developer; the open-source community has never been stronger, with a wealth of open source projects you can participate in. What if there was a way to discover software challenges you could contribute to, solve real-world problems, and make people's lives better in various tangible ways? And possibly even win prizes and recognition for your work? ChallengePost offers one such way.
Feedly, Reviewed: What Makes It Such A Popular Google Reader Replacement?
Now that Google Reader is but a distant memory, the fight for the future of RSS is truly on. One of the most notable products fighting the good fight is Feedly. Google Reader wasn't an app or an add-on: It lived purely on the Web, so today I'll be looking at Feedly Cloud, a browser-based RSS reader that requires no external tools to use. We first reported about it as it went live on June 19, but now's the time to take a good, long look at it.
Never Forget Where You Parked Again With These 5 Android Apps
Now, where did I leave that car? If you've ever found yourself confounded by this annoying problem, you know what a drag it can be to start hunting around a vast parking lot, laden with bags (or a child!) trying to figure out where the heck that car was. The good news is that with a smartphone, it really doesn't have to be that way. There are quite a few Android apps promising to save your parking spot for you, but when I tested out some of the leading ones, I arrived at a surprising conclusion.
Atom Launcher, Reviewed: Your Next Android Launcher?
I am not the kind of user who jumps to a different Android launcher every week. I've been using Nova Launcher for nearly a year now, I think – and before, I was using Go Launcher (and featured themes for it) even longer. That doesn't mean I don't occasionally become curious when an interesting contender shows up – and Atom Launcher is just such an alternative. What makes it interesting, to me, is that it's not another clone.