If your phone is dead, or if you left it at home, then you might be wondering if anybody is trying to call you. Instead of worrying about how many voicemail messages you have, you can easily check your voicemail from any remote number by following a few easy steps. This tip isn’t restricted to Android smartphones, and it can be used on any landline or cell phone with a voicemail inbox. Without further ado, here’s how to check your voicemail from any phone: Step 1) Using any…
The Android application marketplace is celebrated as one of the richest and most diverse places for finding quality tools and programs to enhance the user experience and make your smartphones even smarter. Following the mantra of “there’s something for everyone”, the Android app marketplace also has plenty of intuitive and useful applications for healthcare professionals, medical students, or simply health-conscious and curious individuals. You can now easily figure out a…
Whether you’re hard at work or kicking back and writing your book, organizing ideas is the key to executing every successful project. This process of brainstorming and thought cycling is the blueprint for any task you want to take up; hence, having a visual platform to shape your ideas in is a great tool to have at your disposal. Professionals like construction managers and architects have already been using mind mapping software like Microsoft Project. The organizing and…
It looks like Apple’s latest marketing attempt has backfired. After its massive press extravaganza last week involving the iPad Mini and several other product refreshments, Amazon sold more Kindle Fire HDs in a single day than ever before. Since the Kindle Fire HD is more powerful than an iPad Mini and available for $199 as opposed to $329, it looks like many consumers simply aren’t willing to pay the 65% premium anymore. Clearly, many consumers were left unconvinced by Apple’s press…
Today, we’ve never had more options when it comes to contacting another person. You can send them a Facebook message, tweet at them, text them, email them, and of course, call them. But all of these contact methods have made keeping track of your friends’ information a little difficult. That’s why the Contacts+ app wants to help. Contacts+ allows users to have full control over their contact list while integrating updates across multiple social networks. When you fire up Contacts+…
If you’re a Twitter user and Android owner, then you’re most likely using the official Twitter for Android app to read and send tweets. Although the official app is decent and updated on a regular basis, it doesn’t always offer the best solution to your tweeting needs. For example, what if you need to search for certain keywords on a regular basis? What if you need to look at @mentions? How do you add multiple accounts to the official Twitter app? Today, we’re going to compare…
The Xbox SmartGlass is a second-screen app built to integrate your Xbox 360 with your Android device. This cross-platform initiative allows you to manage and control content from your gaming console on your Android device with one-touch access, for example –configuring a touch controller to browse the internet, manage music files, etc. SmartGlass is a great family-friendly app that aims to turn your Android into a complete media entertainment center by bringing the amazing…
One of the benefits of using Android is that Google doesn’t lock down its operating system as much as Apple does with iOS. As a result, Android users have a wide range of browsers from which to choose. But only a few browsers are worth your time. And popular browsers for desktop computers – like Firefox – don’t always translate well to the Android interface. To find out which browser works best for you, keep reading! Dolphin Browser for Android Despite its popularity, many…
Remembering all of your passwords can be difficult – especially if you use a different password for every website. Instead of trying to remember which password goes where in your brain, there are plenty of password manager apps for Android that can help. However, only a few password managers are worth downloading. Today, we’re going to review the top three Android password manager apps so you can decide which one works best for you. 1Password The main advantage of 1Password is that…
Microsoft has been on a tear over the last few months with its Windows 8 marketing. And one of the most popular features of the Windows 8 “revolution” is SmartGlass, an app that allows users to learn more information about TV shows and movies while they’re watching. Basically, SmartGlass allows your smartphone or tablet to function as a separate screen while you’re using the Xbox 360. And fortunately, Microsoft isn’t forcing users to buy a Windows 8 phone or tablet just to use…
