Get Vlingo Virtual Assistant for Android

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Its simple user interface and slick navigation makes the app very easy to use and on the eyes. Here are some screenshots of what I used the app for recently.

L-R: A voice search for “coffee shops” in the area and “weather in Galapagos”

L-R: Sending a voice text message.

L-R: Click on steering wheel on right side of car to activate the hands free car options.

Features:

• Send text messages and emails.
• Voice dial you contacts
• Search the web. Results will be displayed via Google search.
• Find local restaurants, shops and other businesses.
• Get directions. App can also navigate you to point of destination.
• Update your status on Facebook or Twitter and check in with foursquare.
• Get answers to any random question. Results will be displayed via Google search.
• Buy movie tickets and book hotel rooms.
• Open other apps.

Have you tried out this app? How has it worked out for you so far? Do share your stories with us.

It’s a really productive app in a group dynamic situation like organizing a pot luck, a camping trip or a group travel. Divvy up tasks, assign lists our outsource it to TaskRabbit (a task and errand service). Connect with your Google or Facebook account to notify your friends to send them tasks and help requests. Astrid gives you real time updates when people comment or get things done based on what was assigned to them.

Get Astrid Task/To-do List App for Android

Astrid Task/To-do List App for iOS

The navigation takes a little getting used to in the beginning and it sure can do with more details within the list itself but the interface is simple and clean. Here are some screenshots on how it works and what the interface looks like.

L-R: 1) A scroll through welcome pictorial guide on what Astrid does and how it does it

2) Connect with a Google of Facebook account to keep your friends and family in the loop of your tasks/lists.

L-R: 1) Creating and editing a task.

2) List view of the active tasks on the main menu.

L-R: 1) Calendar options and settings.

2) Menu options and settings for tasks.

Features:

• Add tasks and notes.
• Set reminders and make tasks repeat.
• Make lists like books to read, grocery lists, movies to watch, presents to buy, things to do, places to visit.
• Share your tasks and lists – Start by sharing a list with a friend, housemate or loved one.
• Share tasks and lists over e-mail, Facebook, Twitter.
• See friends’ public tasks and give them encouragement.
• E-mail integration: add, comment on, and even complete tasks by e-mail.
• One-time or repeating reminders.
• Add notes and set multiple priorities.
• Add to calendar with calendar integration.

Industry accolades:

“Our favorite productivity app on Android” —Gizmodo
“Best of Android” -Lifehacker
“The most popular to-do list for Android” -FoxNews.com
“Best of Android” -Engadget
“The best list maker and task manager there is for Android” -PCMag

Have you tried using the app yet? What’s the best thing you like about it?

Encrypted with industry standard Advanced Encryption Standard-256 (AES), this app will help you get out of password hell by keeping it all in one secure place.

There is one catch however — you DO need to remember your master password that will unlock the app to the rest of your stored information.

The app is designed with familiar details that resembles a leather wallet and the user interface and navigation is simple and pretty cute. Here are some screenshots on how it works.

L-R: Landing page for the app and the master password page to unlock your pocket (don’t forget this one!)

L-R: 1) Options for setting up your pocket.

2) Dropbox backup and sync is under “Secure Wallet”

L-R:  1) The default options available for data storage.

2) Adding a new group or item is simple. I added a new folder to store my home alarm code.

Features:

• Change master password (you need master password to get to configuration settings to change it)
• Set up online sync.
• Trigger immediate online sync.
• Import/export files and folders from your phone.
• Search your files or folders in the app.
• Paid version of Pocket is $1.99. You still need to download the free version. A key allows you to remove the ads.
• Online Dropbox Backup All communication to Dropbox is over HTTPS. The data is encrypted so that even if your Dropbox account is compromised, your data is inaccessible without the master password.
• Beta desktop version now available (see developer’s website)

Have you used this app? Do share with us your thoughts on it.

To edit photos, select from the photos on your phone, upload from Photoshop.com, Facebook or TwitPic or access your file on your photoshop.com account. Tap on the desired image and use the drop down menus to select from the effects desired.

Get Adobe Photoshop Express for Android

Get Adobe Photoshop Express for iOS

Below is a pictorial guide on how it works and the kind of image editing features available on this app.

L-R Select from the photos on your phone or online account to edit.

Select from drop down menu for the effects you would like to use.

 L-R Tap on the Effects and Borders menu for artistic image effect and border desired

 Left Top: Crop image by moving cursor with fingers Right Top: Saturation effect

Left Bottom: Soft focus effect. Right Bottom: Black and white effect.

A easy to use amateur editing tool, let us know your experience with this app. Do you like it and what do you use it for?

I can see how this app can come in particularly handy for creating, signing and sharing official documents and agreements. Also, if you are on the road a lot and get reimbursed for mileage and expenses, this app is great to help you get organized. Just take a picture of your receipts, create a PDF out of it and upload it to the cloud. You never have to worry about losing another receipt again.

CamScanner for Android

CamScanner for iOS

Here is a pictorial guide on the user interface and how it works. It’s pretty straightforward and intuitive.

L-R: Select batch (left) or single scan, take an image of subject and crop to desired size for PDF file.

L-R: Select from PDF files saved, view via desired application and share via method of choice

Key Features：

• Batch Scan Multi-Page Documents.
• Auto-crop and auto-enhance image capability.
• Auto-detects edges of images with a variety of enhance modes to choose from.
• Create and share multi-sized PDF files. From A4, B5 or user-defined and auto-fit to get the best size and results
• All PDF files can be shared via email, uploaded to Dropbox, Box.net and Google Docs.
• Backup and Restoration. CamScanner can backup all files to your SD card.
• Smart Management of Documents. View all documents in list or thumbnails.
• Tag, merge or delete documents or pages.

Version Difference:

• CamScanner Free: Ad supported, PDF files created with watermark, limitation of 50 documents, 10 pages per document, and up to 3 scans each time in batch mode.
• CamScanner Paid Version $4.99 for Android and iOS：No ads, PDF files created is clean without any watermark, no limitation on number of documents, pages, or scans in batch mode.

Have you checked out this app yet? What do you think of it?

Have you ever driven up to a freeway and ended up in a bad traffic jam that lasted for miles? The good news is that it may be a thing of the past across the globe with Waze Social GPS & Live Traffic App. Think social, traffic and live crowd sourced information mashed into one. It’s an amazing app with a primary goal of providing you with live information from the community so you get to outsmart traffic-filled routes to get to your destination quicker.

You not only get a free traffic & navigation app, but also become part of the local driving community in your area, joining forces with other drivers nearby to outsmart traffic, save time, and improve everyone’s daily commute! Plus the interface is cute, interactive and very intuitive.

Get Waze Social GPS & Live Traffic App for Android

Get Waze Social GPS & Live Traffic App for iOs

L-R Street aerial view, Area overview, Menu choices

L-R All reports, Traffic reports and accidents in the area

L-R Menu for reports, Police traps and construction alerts

Features:

*Tip: This is a GPS driven app that will require data access. Ensure you have a sufficient or unlimited data plan before running this app.

Have you tried this app? How has it been working out for you?