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5 Best Engineering Apps for iPhone in 2019

2017-06-23T11:27:00.000+01:00

How to Use Your iPhone on Site to Solve Engineering Problems

Did you know you can make your iPhone a handy engineering tool by using apps?

Most people think iPhones are only good for making calls, typing texts, browsing social media & the web, casual gaming or maybe as a smart home app.

However, if you're an professional engineer or engineering student then the little gadget you carry in your pocket can be a very useful as work tool.

iPhone engineering apps can make a task simpler by solving mathematical and logical problems plus reducing the time taken to make decisions.

Moreover, unlike running desktop applications on a MacBook for engineers, which are restricted only to indoor use, iPhone apps liberate engineers to work on the site, away from the office.

Currently, the Apple App Store is filled with useful engineering apps, and new ones are being launched every day. Although this translates to more options, it can be challenging to keep track of the latest and most popular apps in specific engineering disciplines.

Nevertheless, there are those apps that stand out from the rest. If you're an aspiring or established engineer looking to make better use of your iPhone, the apps below are perfect for the job.

We’re here to look at the best engineering apps to install on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

We've hunted around in various app categories for the best app that includes the drawing tools, reference guides and scientific formula calculators for engineers.

#1 - Graphic Calculator

Graphic Calculator App for iPhone or iPad

Useful for engineers, scientists, and technical students, the Graphic Calculator will turn your iPhone into a high-resolution scientific calculator and function plotter.

The app supports a myriad of mathematical functions, and its calculator is powerful, yet easy to use.

Graphic Calculator enables you to plot and trace multiple equations on the same graph, evaluate your chart at any x value with the calculator screen, find exact (x, y) coordinates for roots and intersections using the trace mode, and make use of conditional statements to restrict the domain and graph piecewise functions.

Features like pinch to zoom, support for portrait and landscape modes, and a custom keyboard promote the app's functionality. And, when you wish to share results with your colleagues, you can email a graph or display it on a TV, external monitor or projector using Apple's VGA adapter.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 0.6 MB MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Cost $1.99 to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#2 - Engineering Professional

Engineering Professional App for iPhone or iPad

Combining over 650 formulas in electrical, civil, mechanical, chemical and environmental engineering, Engineering Professional is an excellent reference tool for any student or professional.

Engineers can accurately determine a broad range of measurable parameters, including calculations on shafts and loads on beams. You also get 100 conversion formulas and a section for determining Area formulas.

Perhaps the best thing about the app is that everything can be saved in real time. You can take a break from your computations and resume exactly where you left off after lunch. Recent and favorite formulas are also easily accessible, and you can email results to colleagues or classmates.

With the developers adding new formulas every day, Engineering Professional is expanding and is expected to grow to over 1000 formulas eventually.

This app is in the $10-20 range, but it is money well-spent considering the many useful formulas it brings to your fingertips

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 70.6 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Cost $11.99 to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#3 - Engineering Unit Conversion

Engineering Unit Conversion App for iPhone or iPad

Engineers, scientists, and students can get work done a little faster with Engineering Unit Conversion. The app offers quick conversion of measurements across all the dimensions you need daily, with all the units you commonly use.

Unlike the many other converters on the App Store, Engineering Unit Conversion supports negative value calculations and exponents.

However, what sets it apart is its intuitive, user-friendly interface. Inputting the value to be converted, and then selecting the unit you wish to convert from will not only display the conversion to the specified unit, but all units within that dimension.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 3.3 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Cost $1.99 to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#4 - AutoCAD DWG Viewer & Editor

AutoCAD App for iPhone or iPad

If you've had a go at Autodesk's array of engineering and architectural apps, the layout of AutoCAD WS will likely seem familiar.

While not nearly as feature-packed as the Windows and Mac equivalents, AutoCAD WS lets engineers and students view, edit and share DWG drawings on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - anytime, anywhere.

The app is accurate, fast and offers many functions such as drawing modification and markup, advanced drawing and editing tools, viewing and selecting existing blocks to add to a drawing and GPS for orienting yourself in a drawing.

Features like cloud and email support, offline mode, and PDF conversion make the app a complete package for the engineer on the go. You can also make use of Design Feed to share your plans in the field and add notes and photos to provide feedback to your colleagues.

All users get a 7-day free trial of the premium version, after which students can subscribe to premium for free!

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 478 MB storage space
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there are extra in-app purchase options costing up to $99.99 for the premium annual subscription.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#5 - EE Basics

EE Basics App for iPhone or iPad

Any student or young professional will appreciate the excellent reference database that is EE Basics.

This app brings an extensive selection of engineering laws, equations, tables, articles and other reference material to the palm of your hand.

Whether you're out in the field or preparing your final college report, you have a lot to gain from the many resources that come with the app. Even better is the fact that all the content is available offline, with the option to search the Web for further information.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 27.8 MB storage space
Languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

Cost:

Cost $6.99 to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

With their smartphones in hand, engineers and engineering students can access impressively useful tools that will promote efficiency at school and in the field. None for Apple Watch yet, but watch this space!

What are your thoughts on apps for engineers?

Do you have a engineering app for iPhone that you consider to be the best?

If yes, do tell, we’re all ears.

5 Best White Noise App for iPhone in 2019

2017-06-09T11:25:00.000+01:00

How to Generate Soothing White Noise via Your iPhone for Your Baby

Are you looking to create white noise to help your baby fall asleep?

The soothing effects of white noise are well known among many parents of young children and it's been studied in science.

Not only are parents using a white noise generator; there’s an army of adults out there who need to use white noises to help them drift off to sleep at night.

In fact we shared the best sleep apps for adults here.

However, there’s a strange phenomenon that’s hard to explain - the calming effect of the sound of vacuum cleaner?

For many people, it does a better job of getting them to sleep than tranquil ocean waves or spring meadows.

Adults aside, it’s even stranger that the gentle undertone sound of a humming vacuum cleaner at work seems to also do the trick for babies.

But, we’re not here today to admire the wonder that is the human brain.

We’re here to look at the best white noise apps to install on your old or new iPhone, iPod or iPad.

We hunted in various app categories for the best white noise app that includes the sound of a vacuum cleaner all the way to the best iPhone white noise apps for productivity and creativity.

#1 White Noise App - Best Overall App

White Noise App for iPhone

The mellow vacuum sound is just one of the many white noise sounds that this iPhone app comes packed with.

It took some serious creativity on the side of the tmsoft (the company making the app), but they finally did it. They ingeniously named it “White Noise.”

Puns aside, this app stands alone as the single best white noise app for iPhone.

It’s the most versatile app out there, including not only white, but pink and brown noise (masks low-frequency sounds). Did you know of these alternative sounds that help sooth us?

How Good is the Vacuum Sound?

With most lower-rated apps, the vacuum sound has a bit of an edge to it, and it sounds too much like a some vacuuming next to your head.

Not the case with White Noise - the vacuum sound is tame, and from the reviews we’ve seen, works miracles on babies & small children too.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 51.9 MB storage space
Languages: English, Spanish

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#2 Sleep Fan App

Sleep Fan App for Ip

The Sleep Fan app, as the name suggests, is not as versatile as other apps on the list.

What we mean is there are no waterfalls, coffee shops and whatnots, but it’s best at what it’s specifically designed for - the sound of an electric fan.

Whether it’s nostalgia for the times before air conditioners pushed electric fans out of our worlds, or just the nature of the sound, there is something consoling about the sound of an electric fan whizzing round.

It’s not the only app to include a cooling fan sound, but we feel it’s by far the best one to download for iOS users.

The sounds are natural, like the fan is right there in the corner and you can almost feel the cooling breeze whelming you.

Why The App Works Better on iPhones

While Sleep Fan for iPhone allows you to choose from tons of fan types, on Android, you’re limited to four fans.

Also, the iPhone app developed by Ultrasoft allows you to record and play your own sounds while the Android version doesn’t.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 36.6 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Cost $1.99 to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#3 Coffitivity App - Best App for Creativity

Coffitivity App for iPhone

Coffitivity is the best white noise app for the iPhone user with a job that requires creativity. The evidence from studies is ample that controlled sounds and murmurs of a busy day, whether it’s street or coffee shop sounds, boost creativity.

On the other hand, it’s not a good choice if your job requires full focus and attention to detail.

The app can be used in three vibes:

Morning Murmur
Lunchtime Lounge
University Undertones

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 6.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 87.7 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#4 Noisli App - Best App for Productivity

Noisli App for iPhone

There’s something about the sound of rain that makes us more productive.

Chances are good that the explanation behind it is the fear of missing out. This innate fear is so strong that it’s well documented by modern psychology. It’s so common we even have a name for it - FOMO.

Just imagine these two scenarios:

You are sitting at your desk and slaving away on a sunny day. There’s always that intricate feeling of prurience. You’re imagining all the different ways other people might be having fun. The more you think about it, the harder job at hand becomes.
It’s a gloomy rainy day, and you’re at the same desk, only this time you know everybody’s inside, probably bored to death. That eliminates the FOMO and allows you to be much more productive.

Why The Noisli the Best iPhone App for Productivity?

Two reasons

Because the rain shower sounds of the Noisli are more natural than with any other app we looked at
Because it includes a color generator that sets the mood even further.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 266 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Cost $1.99 to download on the iTunes store but also Chrome extension and Google Play Store app available.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#5 myNoise.net App - Best App for Noise Blocking and Meditation

myNoise App for iPhone

myNoise.net is an app designed with a practical approach, it’s used to block noise, in healthcare, sound therapy and meditation.

The categories of sounds to choose from include:

Magic Gens,
Brainwaves and,
Tonal Drones.

Each of these sounds is specifically tagged by purpose, like meditation or noise blocker. If you’re using it online, it even allows you to calibrate the sounds to your preference.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Size: 46.4 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there are extra in-app purchase options costing up to $9.99.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

What are your thoughts on our white noise app reviews?

Do you have a white noise app for iPhone that you consider to be the best?

If yes, do tell, we’re all ears.

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— iPhone Tweets (@iPhoneTweets) June 9, 2017

4 Best Sleep Apps for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch in 2019

2017-06-07T19:42:00.001+01:00

How to Use an iPhone App to Help Improve Your Sleep Patterns

Do you want to start tracking your sleep patterns with your iPhone?

We have talked about using smart home app to customise your bedroom or about being able to track a food allergy. Now how about customizing your body clock?

We know adults use all kinds of meditation techniques or even white noise apps for helping to fall asleep.

We’re here to look at the best sleep apps to install on your old or new iPhone, iPod or iPad.

We hunted around in various iTunes app categories for the best sleep app that includes a wake up call alarm all the way to the best iPhone sleep apps for tracking sleep patterns.

How Little We Know About Proper Sleep

We all inherently know it but choose not to think about it, which doesn’t make it any less true - sleep is the single most under-appreciated and misunderstood aspect of human wellness.

Let’s take a moment to think about what we actually know about sleep. If you took that moment here, chances are you came up with something common-place like, “I need to sleep for 8 hours.”

Most people do…not understanding how or why that’s a myth. We spend thousands on expensive mattresses, yet, when it comes to planning our sleep, we’re short thinkers.

Hopefully, for those reading this article, that changes today.

Decades Old Sleep Myths We Still Believe

The famous survey sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation conducted almost two decades ago left doctors baffled about how little Americans know about sleep. In fact, the part of the survey that was the most mind-boggling is how many myths that are downright wrong we take as absolute truths.

Here’s the scary part – the perception of most of those harming myths hasn’t changed since 1998 when the survey was conducted.

C’mon, That Can’t Be True, Can It?

It’s only natural that you’d think so. After all, we did invent 4G and an artificial heart since those years, so…yeah, that can’t be true.

Below are a few things that people got wrong in the 1998 survey:

The older you get the less sleep you need
While driving, raising the volume of the radio will help you stay awake
The human body is a machine that can adapt to a “night-shift” sleep regimen

Honestly, if it wasn’t for the context of this article, how many of these you’d say are true?

The Good News

Today’s guide is not about reprehension, it’s about how we can put science to good use through our smartphones – more precisely, the apps we can use to “know” what’s good for us in terms of sleep.

#1 Sleep Cycle App - Best Sleep Cycle Tracking App Overall

Sleep Cycle App for iPhone

This is one of the two the best sleep cycle tracking apps. It cuts right to the chase trying to address the 8-hour myth.

If you’ve ever wondered how come you still feel tired after getting those 8 or 9 hours, the answer is probably your alarm clock waking you up in the middle of what’s called a “deep sleep” phase.

Why is Sleep Cycle Tracking Important?

Waking up in this crucial phase of sleep is pretty much the worse you can do, no matter how many hours of sleep you get or what king of high-end mattress you have.

What Makes this App the Best in Tracking Sleep Cycles?

Sleep Cycle tracks your sleep cycles and give you the option to choose a window of time you’d like to wake up.

It then uses the microphone and the accelerometer sensor of the phone to recognize your sleep patterns and wake you up just as you are completing a full sleep cycle.

Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Required Android: 4.1 and up
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there are an extra in-app purchase options from $1.99 - $29.99.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

Download from Google Play Store Here

#2 Sleep Better App - Optimal Wake Time Sleep Cycle Tracking App

Sleep Better App for iPhone

After having seen dozens of awesome exercise apps, the fitness community has high expectations for anything that comes from Runtastic.

Sleep Better by Runtastic is the only sleep app in their portfolio and that’s why it raised a few eyebrows when it hit the market.

As we said, the expectations are always high when the name Runtastic is attached to an app, but boy did they hit the nail on the head with this one.

The underlying principle is the same as with the “Sleep Cycle” – waking you up in your lightest sleep. It is, however, different than the Sleep Cycle in one significant aspect.

What Makes it Better Than Other Sleep Tracking Apps?

While the Sleep Cycle is set to wake you up within a determined time frame, with Sleep Better you set your optimal time for waking up and the app does the math and gently wakes you up in the last light sleep phase before the set time, regardless of the time frame.

It might wake you up 45 minutes before the time you set, but you can be certain you’ll feel better than you’d feel if you slept those extra minutes.

The premium version includes specific scenarios like alcohol and caffeine intake to determine exactly how those factors affect your sleep patterns.

The downside is that, when you see the results, you might get a few strange looks from your friends as you start ordering cranberry juice at those late nights at the bar.

Compatibility:

Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Required Android: 4.1 and up
Languages: English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there is an extra in-app purchase options to premium for $1.99.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

Download from Google Play Store Here

#3 Pillow App - Best Sleep Tracking App for Apple Watch

Pillow App for Apple Watch

In its basic (read: free) version, this iOS-only sleep app doesn’t come as packed with insightful features as the apps above.

It is slick and, arguably, sports an interface with more pizzazz and less of the “sciency” graphs and stats.

What Makes It the Best?

To think that it’s fun features, animations and sounds take something away from the Pillow is simply wrong.

In the premium version, Pillow offers detailed sleep statistics and advance Healthkit integration as well as a nifty little feature called Snooze Labz that collects your sleep data and offers sleep tips tailored to your sleep habits.

Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Offers Apple Watch App for iPhone
Storage Size: 156mb
Language: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there is an extra in-app purchase options to premium for $4.99

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#4 Nightly App - Best Sleep Stimulation Technology App

Nightly App for iPhone or iPod

What is Nightly?

Nightly is a unique iOS sleep app that uses some of the latest sleep science to try help you improve your sleep in three ways. First the tries to help you fall asleep faster and more relaxed. Secondly it tries to limit you having bad dreams (nightmares). Thirdly the app uses the first two benefits to help reduce the likelihood of you having any nighttime awakenings.

How Does Nightly Work?

How the Nightly app works is it uses your iPhone’s built-in accelerometer to sense the patterns of your body movements. Based on that information plus the help from the Nightly AI-based algorithms, the nightly app then assess your sleep stages and provides the appropriate sleep stimulation feedback to you.

Extra benefits are the app can be on airplane mode and the screen locked so you don’t get any light pollution to disturb your sleep or Bluetooth EMF’s all night long in bed.

Compatibility:

Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
Storage Size Required: 181.4 MB
Required Android: 5.0 and up
Languages: English
Category: Medical
Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes to get started with a 14 day trial offer. After that subscription needed monthly at $4.99 or annually at $35.99

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

Download from Google Play Store Here

Do you have a favorite sleep tracking app?

The apps we listed are hand-picked and it’s hard to go wrong with any of them. Having said that, if anything should be personalized, it should be the way you go about planning your sleep. If you have some a favorite app, share it in the comments and let’s talk PROs & CONs. If you don’t, well, it’s time to choose one.

Sleep tight.

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— iPhone Tweets (@iPhoneTweets) June 7, 2017

5 Best Pub Crawl Apps in 2019

2017-06-07T11:54:00.000+01:00

Use an App on Your Phone when on Your next Pub Crawl Night Out

Are there any pub crawl apps what I can download to my smartphone??

That was my friend’s first question, when we arrived to London. After having a tremendous ruin pub crawl in Budapest, we decided to get well prepared. Actually we found a lot of pub crawl apps. We wouldn't have thought how many we found.

With these apps you can get some seriously cool information from the pubs you should visit.

Below I have listed my favourite pub crawl apps what I have checked in 2017.

#1 Pubrally

Pubrally App for iPhone

PubRally is a sleek app ideal for anyone that would like to join or start a pub crawl around town.

Easily create your own using the crawl creator and map out your whole route, or join one already in progress. Make your crawl private and invite friends at any time, or leave it public and make new ones.

“With the pub crawl phenomena surging and currently drawing millions of glass raising fans, it’s time to go digital. Whether you plan a private crawl with close friends or a monster public crawl with thousands of distant relatives, there’s a new app for that. PubRally™ keeps the fun on track when the action pours across town.”

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 5.8 MB storage space.
Language: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#2 Pub Crawl by PubDroid

Pub Crawl Android App from PubDroid

With the pub crawl from pubdroid.com you can easily follow all the details of the ongoing crawl using your android portable device.

The app will show you the way to the pub where you friends are drinking this very minute.

It will count down and let you know when it’s time for the party to move on to the next pub, it will guide you through the streets from pub to pub,

it will list all pubs to visit on the crawl and it will even enable you to send short messages to all pub crawl participants.

Before you can go out and enjoy a pub crawl using this app, a pub crawl organizer needs to set up the details of the pub crawl at www.pubdroid.com.

Using the provided map tools and online pub database it is easy and fast to define your unique pub crawl. And if your favorite pub is not listed in the database – you can add it with a few clicks. For your convenience, the webpage provide sensible default values. But every crawl is different – so you are allowed to change all values as you please. When saved, each crawl is given a unique PIN (Pub crawl Identification Number).

In addition, you also have the option of setting a password – if you want to make absolutely sure that no one crashes your crawl. Use the automatically generated invitation and distribute to your friends and you are good to crawl.

Device Compatibility:

Android only
Language: English

Cost:

Free to download on the Google Play store.

Get it on the Google Play store here!

#3 HopPlotter

HopPlotter App for iPhone

HopPlotter is your guide to locating and visiting craft breweries near you. Discover taprooms, brewpubs, brewery tours, and more all over the world. See what breweries are open right now and get directions from wherever you are. We collect data from numerous sources daily in order to keep our data as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

With over 7,000 breweries (and counting) worldwide, HopPlotter is the number one app on the market for finding craft breweries.

Features:

Use your current location to instantly locate breweries near you
Filter search results to quickly find what you're looking for
Get every brewery's address, hours, and contact information all in one place
Plan brewery visits, tours, and trips using our trip planning feature, and save them to your account for later
Find out what beers each brewery is known for and what people are saying about them
See each brewery's latest Facebook events, posts, and tweets directly from the app

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 33.7 MB storage space.
Language: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#4 London Pub Crawls

London Pub Crawls App for iPhone

With over 7000 pubs in London, The London Pub Crawl Company app brings you only the best pubs in the pub capital of the world.

The app was developed by http://appenism.com/

This app will guide you to the best 4 pubs near you, often tucked away down hidden alleys or through quiet cobbled London street.

Some features of this app include:

A map showing all the 40 pub walks / crawls in London (consisting of 160 quality pubs)
An outline of each crawl:

Distance to walk
Best time of the day & week to do
Start & end Tube stations

Four pubs per pub crawl in an area, so you can experience varied English pubs
A Google map showing the 4 pubs on the selected walk / crawl, and in what order to visit the pubs
A very handy offline maps – showing the 4 pubs on the selected walk / crawl (in case you don’t have a data connection on your phone)
Details on each pub (picture, address, phone, website, our comments about that pub, nearest Tube station and next pub on the walk / crawl)
Send pub details to a friend via email, Facebook, Twitter or SMS
Browse or search for pubs by pub name, Tube station or walk / crawl name
“Find nearest pub!” button (if your GPS is on it’ll show you the closest top London pub, according to Jonno & Troy)

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Requires 28.1 MB storage space.
Language: English

Cost:

Cost $0.99 to download on the iTunes store plus there is an extra in-app purchase options to premium for $5.99.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#5 Pub Crawl Web Summit

Pub Crawl Web Summit App for iPhone

Night networking app for the Pub Crawl events that take place in the Web Summit 2015 technology event in Dublin, Ireland.

With this application you can find pubs in Dublin where you can do night networking while relaxing with a beer.

The mobile application's dynamic content comes from pocketwarp.com website.

Features include:

List view of most of the pubs in Dublin
Detailed pub presentation with photo, address, map, phone, website, e-mail
Tap to call, tap to email
Get map directions to get to the pub
Map view of the pubs with filters
Find a pub near me (Ordering of pubs based on your location)
Guestbook, which you can leave your comments about your night experience in Web Summit Pub Crawl events and night networking
Share the pub you are visiting
Twitter stream, and posting

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 7.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 12.0 MB storage space.
Language: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

Do you know any more apps that help people for finding pubs at their location? Feel free to suggest some to us!

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— iPhone Tweets (@iPhoneTweets) June 7, 2017

3 Best Fidget & Skill Toys for Adults in 2019

2017-03-01T13:09:00.000+00:00

Best Skill Toys for Adults To Feel Less Stressed

Did you know skill toys and games can help with stress management?

This is probably a major reason why we are seeing more and more startup offices giving these gifts to employees.

All work and no play makes for a….very dull startup office!

What Are Fidget Toys?

Fidgeting is a verb to describe making small movements of the hands and/or feet. Fidget toys are also classified as skill toys or puzzles. The concept of fidget toys is based on providing just the right amount of sensory input to help calm the nervous system.

Benefits of Fidget Toys

Some reported benefits from fidgeting for adults are:

Improve cognition
Reduce anxiety
Aid relaxation
Reduce stress
Help focus & attention
Brain enhancement changes if a difficult puzzle is being solved

As this article from the Atlantic things like stress balls actually might be super important for the mental health of adults!

Of course kids get these type of fidgets prescribed by occupational therapists for motor development too.

Who Should Use Skill Toys?

Office workers
Company executives
Entrepreneurs
Stay at home workers
Adults suffering burnout
Adults diagnosed with autism, ADHD & ADD

In reality nearly every adult will feel better and the fun that naturally comes from playing with one of these sensory toys.

Top Skill Toys & Games

Here are some old, and new skill toys and games that I would highly recommend you consider stocking in your startup office for more reasons than keeping your employees entertained.

As mentioned above, these type of toys, puzzles, and games will provide a sort of meditation & relaxation feeling.

Here are my top 3 picks.

#1 The Rubik’s Cube & Beyond

That’s right, and beyond!

No, no, no it doesn’t just stop at the original 3x3 Rubik’s cube. Now we have tons more difficulty options and variations like:

2x2,
4x4,
5x5,
6x6
whateverXwhatevers

Megaminx Puzzle Cubes for Adults

Then there are also weird looking things like Pyraminx and Megaminx puzzles.

For me solving a twisty puzzle like the 5 shown above is a great form of relaxation, meditation, and allows me to destress.

If I’m working through a tough problem and not making any ground I’ll take a break and do a few cube solves and it allows me to decompress my brain and even some new ideas might pop in.

Give all of your employees a wild cube gift next Christmas and watch the fun they have trying to solve them around the office WHILE potentially improving productivity and mood around the place.

#2 Kendama - YoYo 2.0

Kendamas are sweet Japanese skill toys that involve a wooden handle with several different surfaces that you have to flip the attached ball and string onto, in several different possible sequences.

Like the cubes this is a great mental and physical break from sitting down at the desk all day.

The best part about Kendama for me is the swag aspect. It’s like solving a puzzle, but requires physical coordination and flare while tricking which is really appealing.

Want to see how these yo-yo's work? Check out a quick Kendama video below.

Okay that video is intense and you’ll probably be starting out a bit slower than that, but YEAH!

Kendama is cool, exciting and a great activity for your office.

They're also really inexpensive toys to buy. If you are in the market for one then you can check out a buying guide for Kendama here.

#3 Board Games

Last, but not least, maybe not a puzzle or a crazy skill toy like the Kendama I present to you… board games!

Yup that’s right :)

Board games are to be played and enjoyed in a group setting. This breaks up the solo game play and allows social play and interaction.

Get some employees together and have them play against each other in teams. This will also help practice team building for office relationships whilst having an enjoyable break time. No need to spend tons of money on paid for team building trips out the office.

Board games are cheap and readily attainable - you may already have a ton of them sitting at home or ask your employees to bring in their favorite games (chances are someone has Cattan at home!).

Stick to classic board games like:

Trivial Pursuit
Monopoly
Chess

Or you can venture out to the new strategy games like:

Pandemic
Caracassone
Settlers of Cattan

ChaoTimer Cube Timer App

ChoaTimer App for iPhone or iPad

This is app not a game, but is more of a professional timer for cube games.

It is our recommended iPhone App when using a cube.

The ChoaTimer app will help:

Gives you WCA official puzzles scrambles,
Let you time your puzzle solves,
Stats calculations and more.

I would recommend it to any twisty puzzle enthusiast who wants to up their puzzle game skills.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 3.3 MB storage space.
Languages: English, Simplified Chinese

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

To further connect your office staff you could also team up and play some of the most popular board games on your iPhones with app-based games! Here’s a huge list of some iPhone app board game conversions out there. Definitely give these a try.

Hopefully this list of 3 awesome adult skill games, toys & puzzles will help improve the mood in the office, reduce worker stress, and help improve productivity!

Any company would get a good return of investment, with such a small expense to buy them and with the potential for productive happy employees. Hopefully next time you are in the office chill room or lounge there will be some laying around to break the boredom and stimulate your creativity again.

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5 Best Golf Swing Apps in 2019 To Improve Your Game

2017-03-01T10:31:00.000+00:00

Use a Golf Swing Analyzer App When Practicing

If you’re a keen golfer then you may be surprised to learn just how much your smart phone can help you!

Golf apps are hitting the market every day and you can get some seriously cool information from them.

Golfers all know how important regular practice is. The next time you go the the range to hit a bucket of balls or maybe you are on a golf trip with buddies on different courses, use one of the following Apple apps.

Below we have listed our favourite & top rated golf swing analyzer apps for 2017.

#1 V1 Golf App

V1 Golf App for iPhone or iPad

Often regarded as the best golf swing app analyser, V1 Golf allows you to record, analyse and compare your swing against 50 PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour Players.

These include names such as:

Darren Clarke,
Rory McIlroy,
Lee Westwood,
Freddy Couples,
Vijay Singh,
Lorena Ochoa and,
Karrie Webb.

The app allows players to play back their swing in slo-motion and upload their video to have it analysed by a professional (additional cost).

Here is a list of questions and answers on their support site at v1sports.desk.com

Device Compatibility

Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 29.3 MB storage space.
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

Cost

Cost $4.99 to download on the iTunes store plus there are extra in-app purchase options.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#2 Golf Channel Academy App

Golf Channel Academy App for iPhone or iPad

Probably one of the best free apps for analyzing a golf swing for amateurs and pros out there.

Golf Channel Academy provides an epic library of tutorials from top gold instructors such as:

Dana Rader,
Michael Breed and,
Marin Hall.

The app also allows you to record and analyse your swing. You can also use the location feature to find your nearest Golf Channel Academy coach.

We found this useful review of the app on usgolftv.com

Device Compatibility

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 35.2 MB storage space.
Language: English

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there are extra in-app purchase options.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#3 Hudl Technique Golf: Slow Motion Swing Analysis App

Hudl Technique Golf App for iPhone or iPad

Another excellent free option, Hudl Technique Golf is a great slow-motion analysis app.

The app allows you to capture your swing frame by frame and then compare against top pros.

You can record voice over comments on your swing analysis and watch your swing compared up against a pros, side by side!

The app also allows you to share your golf swing videos with others on the app.

For more FAQ's on how to use the app go to hudl.com

Device Compatibility

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 87.4 MB storage space.
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there are extra in-app purchase options.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#4 The Everyday Golf Coach App

Golf Coach App by Dr Noel Rousseau for iPhone or iPad

The Everyday Golf Coach is a fantastic and systematic way to improve your swing.

The app takes you through a series of 38 high definition coaching videos from PGA professional, Dr. Noel Rousseau.

The lessons discuss all major swing elements and allows you to compare your swing to professional swing models.

You can overlay videos and play back to analyse in more depth.

Find out more about why Dr Rousseau is an expert in swing analysis at noelrousseaugolf.com

Device Compatibility

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Requires 1.14 GB storage space.
Language: English

Cost

Costs either $5.99 for iPhone or $6.99 for iPad to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#5 Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer App

Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer App for iPhone, iPad & Apple watch

The Zepp app is a fantastic training platform that gives users personalised training systems from male PGA Tour Pro Keegan Bradley and female LPGA Pro Michelle Wie.

The free app lets you view a swing library and capture your own swing for analysis just like these on golfassessor.com

However, if you purchase the $150 Zepp sensor and attach it to your glove, you’ll get incredible readings of your club speed, backswing length and many more options. The app then combines your sensor measurements and evaluates your swing.

Find out more on app support questions on zepp.com

Device Compatibility

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Requires 217 MB storage space.
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store plus there are extra option to buy the $149.99 sensor to link up with your Apple Watch & unlock extra features.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

Do you know any more apps that help people train their golf swing to help improve their golf game ? Feel free to suggest some to us!

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8 Best Food Allergy Apps for Food Intolerance Symptoms in 2019

2017-02-28T14:28:00.002+00:00

Would you like to have an app that takes care of your food allergy?

As foods become more diverse each day, it’s so easy to develop a new food allergy or intolerance.

While it may seem like not a big deal to some, in the long run it can cause serious damage to your physical health. Of course they can be life-threatening too like a peanut or shellfish allergy.

But don’t worry.

Getting an early diagnosis and finding a way to live with them, you’ll most certainly evade issues with allergies to different ingredients.

Yes, it will require changing your lifestyle for a bit, as well as, your cooking habits. Yes, it can be very challenging to start, but with the help of the right food allergy app, you can get everything under control.

Luckily, a lot of companies out there are developing tech gadgets to help allergy sufferers, both young and old. Then there are Apple app developers who have made some very useful health apps on the official iTunes store.

You’ll have no trouble at all finding an app to use on your latest Apple Watch, iPhone, iPod or iPad.

Moreover, the health information benefits they bring are numerous.

For instance, with them you can:

Determine which foods are bad for you
Shop for the right ingredients
Find restaurants that are food allergy-friendly
Explore healthy recipes
Record everything you eat

Below we’ll show you our favorite 8 top food allergy apps that you can download today!

#1 Bulletproof Food Detective

Bulletproof Food Detective App for iPhone

This is one of the rare applications that deals with solving the reason for acute and chronic inflammation when eating certain meals.

More precisely, the Bulletproof Food Detective app enables you to see the results as to which food sensitivities you might have to different dishes.

In some cases, you don’t feel that you’re sensitive to certain foods, but your heart rate is rocketing. Heart rate variability testing is a tool that lets you know when that’s the situation, so that you can stop consuming that specific problematic type of food or ingredient. The app was developed in conjunction with HRV testing experts, SweetWaterHRV.com

Some of the apps most useful features are:

Test for food sensitivity
Heart monitor that checks your pulse three times
Breath pacer

For a more in-depth instructions with step by step how to guide, we would recommend this one on ilovebuttercoffee.com

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 30.1mb storage space.

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#2 ShopWell - Healthy Diet & Grocery Food Scanner

ShopWell App for iPhone

Make the decision of what to buy in the supermarket a ton easier with this free food scanner.

The ShopWell app, in fact, lets you scan the product you’re interested in and tells you what it contains.

By making a profile, state your condition and ShopWell will make sure you stay away from grocery food that harms you. It will even suggest some that match your lifestyle as well as needs.

What’s more, the scanner includes allergy alerts for the most common items such as:

Peanuts,
Lactose,
Eggs,
Gluten, and more.

For more information on how they score foods click here.

It’s recommended from influencers across the world among which are CNN, USA Today, NBC, food experts et cetera. So, there’re no doubts about its efficiency.

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 65.8mb storage space.

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#3 AllergyEats

AllergyEats App for iPhone or iPad

If you’re situated in the United States, then this is one of the best food allergies guide you’ll ever need.

Serving satisfied users since 2010, the app contains restaurants in the US that accept and tolerate people allergic or sensitive to specific foods. For this reason, you can easily find the right diners for you.

That’s not all, though. Through it, you’ll be able to read these places’ ratings, other customers’ reviews as well as browse through their menus, make reservations and even get directions to a specific restaurant and so much more. And all of this comes for free!

Read more on the FAQ's section of allergyeats.com

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 91.9mb storage space.

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#4 Healthy Diet & Gluten Free, Allergy, GMO Scanner by NxtNutrio

NxtNutrio Allergy & GMO Scanner for iPhone

Time Magazine recognized it as one of the best health and fitness apps out there in 2014.

Other famous news outlets like USA Today, Tribune and Experience Life followed making this a great companion for food allergic people.

Actually, it helps you see which foods have dangerous ingredients for your allergy. Preservatives, chemicals, additives, sweeteners and such will be displayed to you at once, so that you know what you’re buying. NxtNutrio will go through all the labels for you, making you in charge of your health and not the manufacturers.

To find out more about the in-app purchase option of the monthly subscription service you ca read more on nxtnutrio.com

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 9.4mb storage space.

Cost

It costs only $3.99 on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#5 Allergy Journal

Allergy Journal App for iPhone or iPad

While you’re looking for the reasons for your food allergy or intolerance, you’ll require someone to keep it all together. Allergy Journal can do that.

It’s a tool that records everything you eat, including your symptoms, which you can rate by their intensity. Then you can analyze the data and receive reports for your further use. They’re so accurate and trust-worthy that you can show them to your health care provider.

What you'll get is an app that records what you eat, tracks your symptoms and then analyzes the data to produce an email report for you or your doctor.

The only minor catch is that you should pay $0.99 to download it. But we it’s entirely worth it.

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 11.7mb storage space.

Cost

It costs only $0.99c on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#6 Allergy Assist - Save and Share Allergy Profiles

Allergy Assist App for iPhone

Basically, this app is an ally to parents and caregivers when it comes to the health of children with food allergies. It gives the parents a platform to stay in touch with caregivers at all times.

You only need to make a profile and post all the vital information about your child’s allergy there. This is thanks to the easy-to-use interface. Also, this tool provides helpful lessons about dealing with the condition as well as preventing it.

Another amazing fact is that a part of the developer’s profits are donated to researches connected to food allergies, so you’ll be doing a good deed by using it.

It’s free, so we encourage you to give it a try.

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 2.4mb storage space.

Cost

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#7 Food Intolerances

Food Intolerances App for iPhone or iPad

The moment you’re diagnosed with food intolerance the real trouble begins.

Firstly, you have so many things to learn in order to lead a normal and healthy life. The most important ones among them include the details of what you can and cannot eat. That’s why you’ll surely take advantage of any help you can get.

Food Intolerances app deals with exactly this.

The app gives you a database containing more than 700 foods and additives. You just need to select the type of your intolerance and comb through the database. You can do it by filtering and sorting the results. Then, you should read everything that interests you. And finally shop for and cook meals suitable for your health.

You can see more of what the app can do from the developers website at baliza.de

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Requires 36.8mb storage space.

Cost

It costs $5.99 on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

#8 Yummly Recipes & Recipe Box

Yummly Recipes App for iPhone or Apple Watch

Yummly is the free digital version of the ultimate cookbook made better by having personalized recipes. That way you can evade all the ingredients that cause your food allergy or intolerance in a simple way.

As it includes more than one million recipes, you have countless meals on your hands.

Aside from them, you’ll find loads of accompanying features. Starting from helpful tools, videos with tips and tricks, and articles, to the wonderful interface and shopping option, this is an app you wouldn’t want to turn off.

Furthermore, Yummly recommends meals that might work for you and can connect to the Health app on your device, tracking what you eat.

Find out more how the apps recipe selection works on yummly.co

Device Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV
Requires 102mb storage space.

Cost

It costs $5.99 on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple app store here!

Do you know any more apps that help people manage their allergies or food intolerance and sensitivities? Feel free to suggest some to us!

8 Best Smart Home Apps for iPhone & Apple Watch in 2019

2017-02-21T15:29:00.001+00:00

How to Control Your Home Automation Systems from your iPhone

Would you love to be able check-in on your house from your iPhone?

The home automation market is constantly growing around the world and there are now more devices than ever. We started talking about it back in 2009!

There are tons of beneficial reasons why you would want to control your home, or kitchen appliances, remotely.

You can for example:

Set your oven to heat up when you’re on your way home,
Turn the lights on during your dark walk home,
Switch the heating off if you get that overwhelming feeling that you accidentally left it switched on.

We know that some of the smart hub devices don't come cheap, but they can really make your life so much easier.

If you own an iPhone, you are potentially in the best position possible for home automation, as there are hundreds of apps out there on the official iTunes Store to help you.

Here are some of our favourite smart home apps for either the iPhone or Apple Watch.

#1 - IFTTT Applets

IFTTT App for iPhone or iPad

In terms of innovation for the home automation market, IFTTT home automation applets are certainly leading the charge.

IFTTT is a free web-based service which connects various gadgets together to generate new actions and responses. They calls these applets nowadays, but used to call them recipes.

You can keep the actions simple, like turning your lights on from your phone, or make them more complicated and unique.

For instance, you can:

Set your coffee machine to turn on when you wake up, by connecting your Fitbit and a Belkin WeMo plug.
You can co-ordinate your Nest thermostat with the Yahoo Weather app so that when it reaches a certain temperature outside the heating switches on or off.
Hilariously, you can even set your Phillips Hue lighting system to turn your lights purple when it rains outside, thanks to a connection between the device and the Yahoo Weather app.

With IFTTT Applets and the clever people behind them, the sky's the limit.

Applets are available for many popular services such as Spotify, Amazon Alexa and Hive, as well as social networks like Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. IFTTT has an app for both the Apple Watch and the iPhone which you can download from the app store.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Size: 61.8 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#2 - iPhone Home App

Apple Home App for iPhone

The iPhone Home app is the easiest introduction to smart home devices. It comes pre-installed on all new iPhones.

It officially launched with iOs 10 in September 2016 as an extension of the HomeKit app, which used Siri to control lights and other smart home products.

The introduction of the Home app means that you no longer need to use various third-party apps as you did with Homekit, so it streamlines the functionality of your phone.

A quick tutorial and checking out Apple support official device requirements and compatibility will take you through the basics, so the Home app is one of the best ways to get acquainted with your smart home before you move onto the more complicated apps.

#3 - Alarm.com

Alarm.com App for iPhone or iPad

Alarm.com was one of the first smart home apps to be developed for the Apple Watch. You can see how it works in this demo.

It allows you to keep an eye on your home simply by glancing at your wrist. You can check that your security system is activated, that your doors are locked, the garage door is closed and your lights are switched off.

It uses location technology to know if you leave your home without locking up, and you can set up reminders, triggers and alerts to keep you up to date.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Size: 115 MB storage space
Languages: English, Dutch, French, Icelandic, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#4 - Lutron Caseta Wireless

Lutron Caseta Wireless App for iPhone or iPad

Whilst it’s great to be able to switch your lights on and off from your phone, the Lutron app for Caseta Wireless does so much more.

You can control the shade and temperature of your home as well as dim the lights. The Lutron Wireless system works seamlessly with LED lights, making it the ultimate energy efficient investment. (Thanks Lelia from First Lighting for the heads up on this one)

In the event that you leave your home with the lights switched on, you’ll be sent a notification and you can switch them off with a single tap on your Apple Watch or phone.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Size: 100 MB storage space
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#5 - Ecobee3

Ecobee3 App for iPhone or iPad

Ecobee was one of the first smart home systems to offer support for the Apple Watch, so it’s still a big player in the smart home device market.

The app is designed solely to manage the temperature of your home, so you can adjust your Ecobee thermostat remotely in accordance to outdoor temperature and humidity levels.

It gives you readings from temperature sensors throughout your home to create an accurate estimate of how the thermostat is operating. You can find out more in their FAQ's section.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Size: 123 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#6 - Loxone Smart Home

Loxone Smart Home App for iPhone or iPad

The Loxone Smart Home app is designed to give you control over every aspect of your smart home as a result of one app.

You can control your heating, lighting, security and much more.

There are several different modes available to make the app more functional: room mode lets you adjust all the devices within a certain room and the Autopilot mode lets you create different events and actions. The app easily syncs with services like Spotify, as well as Wallbox so you can set your electric car to charge remotely.

This app is great for homes with multiple smart devices.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: No
Size: 43.8 MB storage space
Languages: English, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#7 - Nokia Home Cam - Video & Air Quality Monitor

Nokia Home Cam for iPhone or iPad

Previously known as Withings Home now owned by Nokia Health.

Just be aware you will need the Nokia Home Cam device for this app to work, but it’s a worthwhile investment.

The app is available for both the Apple Watch and iPhone and is a premier device for controlling the security of your home.

You can get a live stream of the camera straight to your watch to keep a watchful eye on everyone from pets to people.

You can condense the whole day’s footage into a few seconds, and there’s even a lullaby function to soothe babies which can be activated from the app. Find out more details on functions available at https://health.nokia.com

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Size: 57.2 MB storage space
Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

#8 - Insteon for Hub

Insteon for Hub App for iPhone or iPad

Insteon is an affordable option to create a smart home and it works perfectly with the Apple Watch.

You must purchase an Insteon Hub and connect it with your watch/phone, but once you have done that you can control lots of things remotely.

You can dim the lights, turn on ceiling fans and view a live stream of your security camera. You’ll also receive push notifications straight to your wrist, so you never miss anything important. Having a smart, connected home is one of the benefits of modern society.

Who doesn’t want to be able to control their lights, heating and electronic devices from their phone?

One of the perils can be deciding which system to go for, so do your research and ensure that the app works well with your phone.

Device Compatibility:

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Watch: Yes
Size: 92.1 MB storage space
Languages: English

Cost:

Free to download on the iTunes store.

Get it on the Apple App Store Here!

Need an example of how this all works?

Check out this video from an Apple fan who has probably installed the most home devices in his 1870 property than anyone else. You'll get to see an example of how cool this to do round the house.

Best MacBook For Engineering Students 2019 Guide

2017-02-19T09:59:00.000+00:00

How to Use a MacBook for Technical Engineer Work

Don't you think you working on a mac is easy and looks stylish?

I sure do, plus it it has some serious computing power.

Yes, you can definitely run engineering software on different MacBooks as long as you know the specs needed.

Apple make beautiful looking computers that just ooze style and sophistication.

These kinds of machines will let you feel like you are already in Silicon Valley where expert software engineers use them too.

Add one of these MacBooks to sync with a latest iPhone that can run engineering apps on will make you a productivity beast.

Apple vs Windows

Do you use an iPhone?

Good chance you do, which is why you are looking if a engineering software will run on a Mac.

If you already use Apple products then you'll know there are major benefits to staying with the same brand.

Easily share files between your iPhone & Mac using AirDrop
Take calls & read iMessages form your iPhone on your Mac
Free up storage on a Mac by storing files in iCloud automatically
Access & listen to your iTunes music on your Mac
Stay with an operating system what you already know how to use

A 2011 research poll showed most people would choose to go with Apple vs a regular PC if price was taken out the buying process.

MacBook Buying Tips for Engineering Students

So it’s finally time for you to head off to college.

Maybe you are lucky enough to be going to one of the best places to study engineering in the world like:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
University of California-Berkeley
California Institute of Technology

It feels like you have been waiting your whole life for this moment, but now you have some trepidations.

There are so many things that you don’t understand about the environment that you are about to put yourself into for the next four years of your life.

If you are an engineering student, there is an added level of stress.

Studying to be an engineer is not an easy major, be it mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical or computer engineering. No course of college study is easy, to be fair, but engineering is one of the more difficult majors for certain.

Math and science are not things that you can pretend you know. On top of that, you may need to buy a few new electronics to help you out.

You will have two vital, very expensive tools with you throughout your college career, and may even keep them with you for your first job.

Scientific calculator
Laptop computer

The first, a scientific calculator, is easier to choose. Many times, professors tell you which calculator to purchase. If you aren’t told the exact model to buy, you are informed about a few options.

Generally speaking, engineers use one of a few select calculators that can handle any calculation that is necessary.

The same is not true of a laptop computer. Computers come in a wide variety of abilities and range from more than affordable to way out of reach. School rarely tell you which computer to purchase, so you’re going to need to think about this decision before you go out and buy one.

Engineering can be a very demanding course of study, both for you, and your computer, so if you want a computer that will last, you’ll have to consider the following points.

Uses of Computers in Engineering

You will use your computer extensively during your time as an engineering student. From designing to modeling, communication to analysis, computers are a valuable tool in the field.

A typical use of computers in the field of engineering is computer aided drafting or CAD. With this program you will be creating devices, optimizing processes, and analyzing previously existing equipment to ascertain how different conditions may impact the design.

For this, you will want a computer that is capable of storing and accessing information quickly.

Recommended Computer Specifications

Freshman entering college or university ask every year is it possible to be able to use a MacBook Pro, Air, iMac for studying and doing assignments?

Yes, you definitely can as long as you install the minimum hardware specs required to run your machine fast and with no big risk of freezing or crashing.

Minimum Specs Needed

To do your work quickly and efficiently, as an entry level you will want a computer with:

at least 6GB of RAM,
at least 500 GB capacity in the hard drive,
a good screen resolution,
a dedicated graphics card,
a CPU that is an Intel i5 or better.

Recommended Specs for Best Performance

For maximum performance, consider getting a computer with:

8GB of RAM,
a solid state hard drive (or SSD for short),
a resolution greater than 1600 x 900.

CPU Speed

The CPU speed of your computer will make all of the difference.

Engineering programs, like AutoCAD, use large databases that can take a long time to compile without the proper CPU speed.

You already have enough work to do as an engineering student. You don’t want your laptop to slow you down!

Simulation software and Matlab are also CPU exhaustive, so by purchasing a laptop with a good CPU, you will already be working your way towards better grades.

Operating System

Let us take a step away from purely technical requirements for a second and discuss operating systems.

There was a time when Mac laptops were not compatible with many of the software necessary for engineering. That is not longer the case.

Most programs are compatible with both Mac and Windows now. This means deciding whether or not to buy a Apple laptop for engineering school is no longer a concern.

You will, however, want to get one with enough memory to handle a Windows partition, just in case you run into software that is not compatible with the Mac operating system.

Hard Disk Memory

You’re going to need to install a lot of software, and create a lot of drafts on your new computer.

You’ll probably have:

CATIA,
ANSYS,
Solidworks,
and of course AutoCAD.

Not to mention all of your designs, stored on your hard drive.

Despite being an engineering student, you’re also still going to want to download songs, games, TV shows, and movies.

You’re going to need enough storage to handle all of this, so try to get at least 500GB of storage if you want your laptop to last you a long time.

RAM

A high functioning CPU is nothing without a good amount of RAM.

You don’t need to go crazy here, but if you can afford it, it is helpful to have 16GB of RAM. If not, you will need to stay in the 8 to 12 GB range for decent performance.

A capable graphics adapter is more important if you must choose between that and RAM.

Video Cards

AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Solidworks frequently render videos and apply designs in 3D environments. For the efficient use of these programs, you will need a dedicated video card.

A 2GB DDR3 graphics card will fit the minimum requirements, but if you are a gamer as well, you might want to look into a DDR5 graphics card.

Conclusion

Many people think that Mac computers are only useful for graphic design.

The truth is Mac computers can also be used to develop products in engineering.

Most, if not all of the programs required for use during your time as an engineering major are compatible with the Mac OS, and if they aren’t you can always create a Windows partition.

Mac laptops for students are sleek and typically last quite long, so if you are looking to buy a laptop that will last you for at least five years, you may want to consider a Mac.

If you are a gamer, however, you know that this will not work, and you will certainly want to stick with Windows for its superior gaming ability.

Your chosen operating system is not the only important thing.

You need to remember that a computer is only as good as its user. So you need to choose a laptop for college based on your individual wants and requirements. It is also a good idea to check out what your school specifically requires (like MIT for example) for classes, as that will be the most important thing over the next four years.

5 Reasons Your Website Must Be Mobile Ready In 2019 & Beyond

2017-02-16T12:12:00.000+00:00

Responsive Websites Just Look Good, Don't They?

Don't you hate websites that are hard to read on your new iPhone?

I sure do. Nothing worse than trying to read text that runs off my screen or it is so small I have to try zoom in to read it.

Thankfully cellphones don't look like this 1983 concept touchscreen smartphone did back.

Responsive websites have been a hot topic since 2015 or so, yet many website owners, bloggers, and companies have been slow to make the transition due to the changes necessary to adopt a responsive design.

What is a Responsive Website?

“Responsive Design” refers to websites that are developed in a way that allows each element to resize and reorganize on a webpage, based on the screen size of the device it is being viewed on. This means a website will look great on any iPhone screen or Mac desktop/laptop screen.

Bad Example

Here is a good example of a website that is non-responsive:

You definitely don't want that happening on your website. Thanks dequeuniversity.com

Good Example

Here is an example of a website that uses a working responsive design:

Yup, that is this site using a free responsive html theme that is responds to change for any screen size :)

How to Make a Website Responsive

Responsive design is handled through your website’s CSS file and specific sets of rules you specify for each element and each screen size.

Whether you run a baby blog or an eCommerce website, adapting your website to a structure that will provide the best possible user experience for your visitors can pay big dividends in the long run.

Top tip: Check to see if your site looks great on any popular cellphone or mac screen size using this free tool from responsivedesignchecker.com

5 Reasons Mobile First Website Design Is Vital

Did you know the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) have mobile web guidelines?

This is the group who dictate the standards for website functionality, code and design for the entire internet! If they say it has to be, then it has to be done.

We’ve gone out and interviewed several of experts in the field of web design standards to bring you the top 5 reasons your website MUST be mobile-ready and, of course, primarily iPhone friendly now more than ever.

1. Easier Navigation Plus Perfectly Displayed Content

You had to work hard to earn every visitor that came to your site. Why not give them the best user experience possible when visiting your website?

Whether you are driving traffic through social media, search engine optimization, or pay-per-click marketing, you worked hard to generate that traffic and probably can’t afford to throw it away.

A responsively optimized website can mean lower bounce rates (the number of people that exit from the first page they landed on) and longer time on site. More importantly, it means less headaches and more clarity for the visitor when navigating through your tirelessly created content.

2. Display or Hide Certain Elements Based on Screen Size

Want to show a phone number at the top of the mobile version of a page, but not on desktop?

You can do exactly that with a responsive layout.

How about a “Call Now” call to action on mobile versus a “Fill Out This Form” call to action on desktop? This kind of versatility is the magic behind a responsive layout.

The feature set of a responsively coded website allows a webmaster to make decisions that make their content more digestible and relevant. You can cut down and remove lengthy paragraphs or eliminate and even add buttons or images.

The possibilities for creative optimization are endless with responsive html code.

3. Better Conversion Rates for eCommerce & Lead Generation

Great usability comes with business benefits.

You should think of your website as a business. The better you treat your customers (visitors), the more they’ll want to return and do more business with you.

That was a quote from Geoff Gurevich, Director of Digital Strategy at AgencyPPC.com a top Chicago PPC management company. He knows as he looks at client sites & stats all day and to get better ROI conversions on PPC ads you need them to display well on a target page.

The simpler and more relevant you can make your website’s navigation and content, the more likely you’ll be able to flow your user down an intended path.

The result is improved conversion (the ultimate goal you want your users to complete).
For an eCommerce site (product sales), this means more products get purchased. For lead generation sites (contact collectors), it means more contact forms completed and phone calls to your business.

4. Better Search Engine Rankings

Responsive websites are the preferred search engine website layout according to Google’s Mobile Webmaster Guidelines which can mean better search engine rankings for your website if your site is mobile friendly.

Unlike the days of a separate mobile website, responsive websites do not require to multiple sets of HTML. Each HTML webpage will work for all viewing devices, with different layout/styling changes handled through your website’s CSS file.
Google even provided this handy tool to check your website’s mobile-friendliness.

5. Mobile Browsing is Now the Golden Standard

Mobile browsing overtook desktop viewing several years back and is growing every single year.

As these “primary browsing devices” continue to grow even more, webmasters need to consider the experience they are delivering to a large chunk of their visitors.

If your site isn’t up to snuff, the user will just keep moving to the next website.
When deciding which screen sizes are optimized first, our experts overwhelmingly recommended iPhone devices get the most attention, as they make up approximately 40% of the mobile phone market.

Putting it All Together

Updating an existing website to a mobile responsive website may mean redeveloping the whole site, but it if you’re on wordpress, joomla, drupal, blogger or a similar theme-based content management system, you may be able to simply change themes and start making some adjustments.

Even if your website is a bit more involved, the time has come to consider whether the loss is greater than the cost of taking on this update of one of your valued assets.

Just like a car or a house, there comes a time to make those necessary changes and if you find yourself starting 2017 without a stellar mobile website experience, that time has most certainly come.

How Useful is Apple Watch without Your iPhone?

2015-06-01T08:24:00.001+01:00

As you know Apple Watch is a cool new wearable gadget from Apple. You may even own it or you may have used similar devices for Android.

How useful is Apple Watch without an iPhone? As it turns out, Apple Watch is quite capable device on its own.

Here's a rundown of what can be done with Apple Watch without it being connected to iPhone.

You can use clock functions like clock, alarm, timer, and stopwatch.
You can play music from a pre-synced playlist. You can sync Apple Watch with iPhone by placing it on the charger. You have 2GB of space available. Not much but not bad for a watch either.
Activity app does not require iPhone either. Apple Watch will track stand, move, and exercise actions. We do not know exactly what amount of data Apple Watch will store, however once the devices are in range, the data will be synced with your iPhone.
The same goes for the Workout app. You can use it without your iPhone being in range.
You can display photos from a pre-synced photo album. You will need the Apple Watch app on your iPhone to sync the photos first.
You can use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch without your iPhone being in range.

As you can see Apple Watch is quite a capable device on its own. However, its full power comes when used together with iPhone.

iOS Text Bug Fix Coming Soon But Here's a Temporary Solution

2015-05-29T09:50:00.001+01:00

A couple of days ago a serious bug was discovered in iOS messages app that could cause your iPhone to restart.

Apple has confirmed this problem and posted a temporary solution on their website yesterday. Here's what you can do:

If Messages quits unexpectedly after you get a text with a specific string of characters
Apple is aware of an iMessage issue caused by a specific series of unicode characters and we will make a fix available in a software update. Until the update is available, you can use these steps to re-open the Messages app.

Ask Siri to "read unread messages."
Use Siri to reply to the malicious message. After you reply, you'll be able to open Messages again.
In Messages, swipe left to delete the entire thread. Or tap and hold the malicious message, tap More, and delete the message from the thread.

Native Apps for Apple Watch Coming this Fall

2015-05-28T08:00:00.002+01:00

If you own Apple Watch then we have some good news for you. According to Apple, developers will be able to start developing native apps for Apple Watch from this fall. Until now developers can only customize iPhone apps for Apple Watch. However, with the new SDK (that is Software Development Kit) developers can create apps directly for the wearable gadget.

This shall have a huge implication on the usefulness and usability of Apple Watch. Another advantage is that the native apps shall at least theoretically decrease dependence on iPhone and make Apple Watch a more "stand-alone" device.

This information was revealed by Apple's Vice President of Operations Jeff Williams at Re/code's Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Mr. Williams was pressed to reveal sales figures for Apple Watch. However the only information given was that sales were "fantastic".

The native Apple Watch app SDK will be previewed at WWDC. We will be covering the details as they happen. Stay tuned.

Your iPhone May Reboot Because of an iOS Bug in the Messages App

2015-05-27T11:22:00.000+01:00

Some users have reported iPhone restarts after receiving a certain text. It is still not confirmed but it seems there's a bug that causes Messages to crash.

The information has started circulating on Twitter and it seems that hundreds of iPhone users are affected but this alleged bug in iOS.

Stay tuned as we try to find out more details about this and more importantly if, how and when this can be fixed.

Did the Solar Panels Cause Apple Fire?

2015-05-27T08:33:00.003+01:00

According to ABC15 there was a fire at an Apple facility in Mesa on Tuesday morning. The fire which started around 11:30 AM was quickly extinguished by the firefighter crews from from Mesa, Gilbert and Superstition Fire and no injuries have been reported. According to the report, the fire was on solar panels on the roof. How did the solar panels catch the fire is still under investigation. Interestingly, there were two fire alarms. A the firefighrets explained, the facility is large and that explains the second alarm. About 50 employees had to be evacuated.

Source: ABC15

John Draper "Captain Crunch" Fundraiser Appeal

2014-11-10T06:53:00.001+00:00

John Draper Illness Fundraising Appeal

Hi Everyone,

This post is our modest effort to help spread the word about John Draper's (aka Captain Crunch) illness and the fundraiser to help this legendary Apple person.

For many, he might be a stranger, but for the geeky Apple guys and gals out there Captain Crunch is a true legend.

Why Is John Draper Famous?

Retweet if you didn't know this, favourite if you did. pic.twitter.com/IkgFnGhgun
— John Draper (@jdcrunchman) June 7, 2017

Not only was John Draper the 13th employee of Apple. He also developed EasyWriter, the first word processor for the Apple II, in 1979.

Voice activated menus, which you probably use regularly, was made possible by using the technology also developed by Mr. Draper.

Where Did the Nickname Captain Crunch Come From?

John Draper was nicknamed Captain Crunch because he used a toy whistle that came in a box of cereal to carry out one of the most interesting phreaking tricks. In a nutshell, the trick was that Captain Crunch could disconnect one side of a phone line whilst the still connected side of the line could enter an operator mode.

What possibilities this could give, you can give imagine yourself.

People like John Draper are driven by passion and idea, not money.

Despite his contributions to the technology, Mr. Draper is not a wealthy man and now he needs our help to fight his illness and focus on recovery.

Help John With a Donation

Thanks to the the power of the internet we can help.

The smallest donation can make a difference and it's really quick and easy to do so on the official fundraiser page organized by John's friends.

You can also support him by buying his official biography book and merchandise from this website at beyondthelittlebluebox.com

You Can Damage Your Hair with iPhone 6

2014-10-07T14:15:00.001+01:00

iPhone 6 problem saga continues with the latest "-gate" being nothing more nothing less but a hairgate. Not easy to demonstrate as a bendgate, hairgate might actually be issue. But let's first quickly overview the problem.

According to a brief post at 9to5Mac, your hair may get caught in the gap between the glass and aluminum. When trying to free it out, it hurts obviously.

Some commentators have dismissed the issue and dabbed it as a nonsense. However, given the fact that people have experieniphced similar issues with other high-end devices, it might be true. However, unlike the bending problem, this hair problem is much more subjective.

And of course, it is less costly to verify too. After all, you don't need to bend and destroy your brand new iPhone.

Does your hair get caught in the gap? Have your say.

Got Bluetooth Problems? Blame iOS8

2014-10-02T17:35:00.000+01:00

More and more users report Bluetooth problems. The problem is significant if you used your iPhone with your car Bluetooth system.

Based on the information available on Apple forums, many new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices are affected, as well as previous models with an OS update.

Most frequent symptoms are refused or failed pairs or no audio playing even after a successful pair. Disconnects of already paired devices are also common.

Unfortunately, the Bluetooth problem is one of the many problems that have been literally pouring in since Apple started rolling out the iOS8 update.

What is your experience? Have you been affected by the update adversely? Have your say.

Apple Might Launch Gold iPads Soon and a 12.9 Inch Model Too

2014-10-01T13:27:00.003+01:00

According to the news from Bloomberg, Apple is about to launch a gold iPad. The 9.7 inch iPad in Gold variant shall hit the market by the end of this month. If you own a gold iPhone, you can now match it with the gold iPad.

More interesting is the news about the larger version of iPad. According to the same sources, Apple is about to unveil as 12.9 inch iPad. The device most likely will miss this holiday season and shall be officially available sometime next year.

The gold versions of the devices might not appeal your taste. However, the larger iPad is certainly something more interesting, at least for us.

Wake Up And Smell The Bacon

2014-03-06T06:35:00.000+00:00

Wake Up & Smell the Bacon App from Oscar Mayer

It's not a secret that there are all sorts of devices for iPhone out there from car diagnostic gadgets to health care devices. But the device that we're going to talk in this post is a really cool invention.

App Advert

If you are like us, you don't like waking up in the morning. To make getting up early easier, there shall be some motivation. What about the smell of bacon?

That's precisely what "Wake Up And Smell The Bacon" from Oscar Mayer's can do for you.

This strange device and the corresponding app is all you need to make your waking up less painful and more pleasant

Simply, set the alarm and you will wake you up with the sound of sizzling bacon and pork-scented perfume. You can see it in action on cnet.com

The only bad news is that the device is not on sale yet and the only way to own one is to participate in a contest at the official website.

Ready for a tasty morning? Try to get your device here.

Get the App on iTunes Here

Apple Security Fix Coming Very Soon

2014-02-24T06:12:00.004+00:00

Apple has finally confirmed that a fix to the security problem found earlier in OS X will be coming "very soon". While we still don't know how much time is implied under "very soon", one thing is for sure that the programmers at Apple are doing their best to address this huge security flaw as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, the list of the affected applications is considerable longer than initially thought. The root of this security problem is in one of the software libraries and therefore any app using the library is affected. This includes FaceTime, iMessage, Twitter, Calendar, Keynote, Mail, iBooks, Software Update, and probably some others.

If you are Mac OS user, you can check your computer by visiting gotofail.com in Safari. However, this will only check if your computer has been affected or not. To protect yourself, try not to use untrusted and unsecured WiFi networks while traveling. Also, try to update to iOS 7.0.6 if you have not yet installed it on your iOS device (iPhone or iPad).

Picture source: security researcher Ashkan Soltani

No More Flappy Bird Copy-cats in App Store

2014-02-17T06:13:00.002+00:00

Bad news for Flappy Bird copy-cats. Apple is rejecting apps with a word Flappy in the title. At least Vancouver-based game designer Ken Carpenter's game was rejected by the App Store.

As soon as the original Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store by its developer, a gazillion of other clones of the game tried to capitalize on the popularity of the original Flappy Bird.

Obviously, some of the clones achieved considerable success and such games are now simply re-branding their names: Flappy Bee has become Jumpy Bee.

This is the right move from Apple to clean the app store. What do you think?

Source: iMore

Don't Expect 12.9-inch iPad or third-gen iPad mini in 2014

2014-02-16T13:36:00.000+00:00

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is famous for predicting Apple's product releases, issued a report on Saturday. In the report obtained by AppleInsider, Ming-Chi Ku predicted that overall iPad shipments will actually decline this year. The logic behind this prediction is based on the assumption that Apple will only refresh iPad Air in 2014. The device shall be gaining a next-generation A8 processor and Touch ID fingerprint sensor late in the third quarter of the year.

Ming-Chi Kuo also predicts that Apple's resources will be directed towards development of the next iPad Air and a new 12.9-inch iPad. The bigger iPad also requires considerable rework of Apple's operating system. As a result, Kuo said that the chances of a new iPad mini model in the second half of 2014 are "slim."

Kuo also speculates, that higher priority has been placed on finishing the iWatch operating system. iWatch is expected later this year.

phoneMiner Review

2014-02-14T15:01:00.000+00:00

Try to live a single day without your smartphone and you will see how heavily we depend on our mobile companions these days. The digital content that we create and consume has increased dramatically these past couple of years and there seems to be no end to this trend. When was the last time you actually printed a photo? Your photos, call logs, text messages, e-mails, notes, videos, memos, calendars, documents and probably a gazillion other files live permanently on your smart-phone.

With greater power and flexibility come greater risks!

What if the unthinkable happened and you lost or damaged your device? This might well be your worst nightmare and is why all modern devices come with backup capabilities of some description, be it an iPhone, iPad, Android or BlackBerry device.

However, there is one problem.

The backups created by these devices are not often human-readable or accessible directly by users. Theoretically, a power user may be able to retrieve their data from a backup, or so the theory goes. In reality, it would be extremely difficult, even for a programmer, to extract all the data in reasonable time. For the average user, this task is way beyond practical.

But now, there is no need to do so - meet phoneMiner from Amrak Software. Who said that an application that specializes in complex data cryptography needs to have a cryptic GUI? phoneMiner features a clean and sleek interface and is such an easy to use tool - even your grandma would like it.

Let's see what phoneMiner can recover from your backup files:

• Photos
• Contacts (Address book)
• SMS messages
• Emails
• Calendar
• Call logs
• Movies
• Memos
• Tasks
With phoneMiner you'll be able to recover the above mentioned content, sync your contacts to Google and even transfer your data to other phones or simply export your data to Microsoft Excel, PDF, vCard, XML and more.

You can use the app with an iPhone/iPad, BlackBerry and Sony/Ericsson devices. To use phoneMiner, you'll need a Windows computer running practically any flavor of Windows, from XP to 8.

phoneMiner is free of trojans, viruses and malware and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.

You have insured your health, house and car? It's time to insure your digital content too and phoneMiner from Amrak Software is your best bet yet. Sound good? Give it a try.

Samsung and Apple CEOs Meet But Fail to Reach an Agreement

2014-02-14T14:31:00.001+00:00

According to the Korean version of ZDNet, the head of the mobile division at Samsung Electronics, JK Shin and Apple's CEO Tim Cook met in the US last week.

While not confirmed by Samsung, the meeting is nevertheless very important for the two companies as the verdict is approaching quickly. According to the sources, the top executives failed to reach an agreement.

The court will announce its final verdict after the 19th. For Samsung this may translate into $930 million of damages payable to Apple.

This is not the first lawsuit that the two technology giants have been involved in since 2011.

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5 Best Engineering Apps for iPhone in 2019

#1 - Graphic Calculator

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#4 - AutoCAD DWG Viewer & Editor

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5 Best White Noise App for iPhone in 2019

#1 White Noise App - Best Overall App

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#2 Sleep Fan App

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#3 Coffitivity App - Best App for Creativity

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#4 Noisli App - Best App for Productivity

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#5 myNoise.net App - Best App for Noise Blocking and Meditation

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4 Best Sleep Apps for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch in 2019

How Little We Know About Proper Sleep

Decades Old Sleep Myths We Still Believe

C’mon, That Can’t Be True, Can It?

The Good News

#1 Sleep Cycle App - Best Sleep Cycle Tracking App Overall

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#2 Sleep Better App - Optimal Wake Time Sleep Cycle Tracking App

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#3 Pillow App - Best Sleep Tracking App for Apple Watch

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#4 Nightly App - Best Sleep Stimulation Technology App

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Extra benefits are the app can be on airplane mode and the screen locked so you don’t get any light pollution to disturb your sleep or Bluetooth EMF’s all night long in bed.

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5 Best Pub Crawl Apps in 2019

#1 Pubrally

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3 Best Fidget & Skill Toys for Adults in 2019

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