tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163157673169198242024-03-05T20:37:02.848+08:00TechnoHeckxar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.comBlogger57613tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616315767316919824.post-13460729030537687422015-05-25T02:30:00.000+08:002015-05-25T02:30:01.021+08:0020 Best Apps For Android Users That You Should Not Miss<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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by <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/author/jane-hurst" target="_blank" title="Posts by Jane Hurst">Jane Hurst </a> <br />
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Many apps are created with one thing in mind, and that is to help make your life a little bit easier<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_1">.</b><br />
There are thousands of apps out there though, and it can be difficult <br />
to figure out which ones you can actually use, and which ones you don’t <br />
need to bother with<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_2">.</b> Here are some of our favorites, and we recommend these apps for all Android users<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_3">.</b><br />
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Notes & Lists<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_4"> </b></h1>
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1. <a href="http://buymeapie.com/" target="_blank">BuyMeaPie </a> – Grocery Shopping List<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_5"> </b></h2>
<b>Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buymeapie.bmap" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buymeapie.bmap.pro" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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This app has more than 5 million downloads and is considered one of the most popular of its kind<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_6">.</b><br />
It has a smart cloud synchronization that allows users to create and <br />
manage lists either on web app or mobile device, and sync them with a <br />
number of devices<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_7">.</b> With this app users can also share their lists with friends and family and collaborate on shopping together<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_8">.</b><br />
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Price: there is a free version and a paid one for $2<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_9">.</b>98.<br />
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2. <a href="https://keep.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Keep </a> – Create Custom Notes and Lists<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_10"> </b></h2>
<b>Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.keep&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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If you are forgetful and need to take notes for reminders, this is the app for you<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_11">.</b> Color-code all of your notes, take photos using the app, and even transcribe recorded voice messages<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_12">.</b><br />
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Price: Free<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_13">.</b><br />
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Productivity<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_14"> </b></h1>
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3. <a href="http://www.swype.com/" target="_blank">Swype </a> – Type Fast, Swype Faster<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_15"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.dtc" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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Typing on a small device can be difficult<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_16">.</b> If you want a better keyboard option for your device, this is it<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_17">.</b> Once you get used to using it, you will find that you have better speed and accuracy with your typing<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_18">.</b><br />
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Price: Free version and paid for $0.99<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_19">.</b><br />
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4. <a href="https://plague.io/" target="_blank">Plague </a> – Spread Information Like A Virus<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_20"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.plague" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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You want access to information, and you want it now<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_21">.</b> That is what you will get from this app. This is a new way to share information with others all over the world<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_22">.</b> It’s like a virus. Once information is shared, it spreads from user to user<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_23">.</b><br />
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Price: Free.<br />
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5<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_24">.</b> <a href="http://www.linkbubble.com/" target="_blank">Link Bubble Browser </a> – Do The Right Mobile Browsing<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_25"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkbubble.playstore&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkbubble.license.playstore" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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Don’t you just hate how much time you end up wasting browsing online<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_26">?</b> Change all of that with this app<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_27">.</b><br />
You can click on a link and the app will load the link in a bubble in <br />
the background, so you can keep on browsing while it loads<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_28">.</b><br />
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Price: Free and pro version for $4<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_29">.</b>04.<br />
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6. <a href="http://www.ttorrent.pro/" target="_blank">tTorrent </a> – Simply The Best Torrent Downloader Client<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_30"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.lite" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.pro&hl=en" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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If you download torrents, you need this app<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_31">.</b> It is a great peer-to-peer app that lets you browse and download torrents quickly and easily<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_32">.</b> It has all of the same great features as the expensive torrenting programs.<br />
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Price: Free lite version and paid version for $4<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_33">.</b>99.<br />
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Messengers<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_34"> </b></h1>
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7. <a href="http://ninjasmsapp.com/" target="_blank">HoverChat </a> – Never Interrupt What You’re Doing To Answer A Message<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_35"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninja.sms.promo" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninja.sms&hl=en" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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Do you hate having to stop in the middle of something just to send a message<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_36">?</b> You won’t have to do this any longer when you use HoverChat<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_37">.</b> You can watch a movie and have a conversation at the same time, and you can customize your messaging windows<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_38">.</b><br />
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Price: $3.99 and a free promo app.<br />
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8. <a href="http://mightytext.net/" target="_blank">Mighty Text </a> – SMS From Computer or Tablet<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_39"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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Never miss a text again with this app<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_40">.</b> Even if you can’t access your phone (during meetings, classes, etc<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_41">.</b>) you can still see them on your tablet or computer<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_42">.</b> It even works with Gmail.<br />
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Price: Free<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_43">.</b><br />
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Security<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_44"> </b></h1>
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9. <a href="https://www.cerberusapp.com/" target="_blank">Cerberus </a> – The Best Protection You Can Get<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_45"> </b></h2>
<b>Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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This is an awesome anti-theft app that everyone should have<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_46">.</b><br />
In addition to tracking stolen devices, you can also use the app to <br />
control the stolen devices through the website or with a text message<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_47">.</b> You can wipe all of the information from the device, lock it using a special code, have the alarm go off, and more<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_48">.</b><br />
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Price: Free trial, and a one-time upgrade fee of 2<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_49">.</b>99€<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_50">.</b><br />
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Personalization<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_51"> </b></h1>
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10<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_52">.</b> <a href="http://www.muzei.co/" target="_blank">Muzei </a> – A Living Museum For Your Android Home Screen<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_53"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nurik.roman.muzei&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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If you love art, this app will allow you to be able to look at some of the most famous works of art in the world<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_54">.</b> Muzei gives you wallpapers for your home screen, and you get a different piece every day<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_55">.</b><br />
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11. <a href="http://uccw.vasudevsoftwares.com/" target="_blank">UCCW </a> – Create Your Own Custom Widget<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_57"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.vineetsirohi.customwidget&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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If you prefer having custom widgets for homescreens, this app will let you create them<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_58">.</b> Choose from a variety of skins, and start creating<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_59">.</b> You can decide what the widgets display, from low battery to missed calls to weather and much more<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_60">.</b><br />
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Price: Free.<br />
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12<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_61">.</b> <a href="https://www.coverscreen.com/" target="_blank">Cover </a> – The Right Apps At The Right Time<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_62"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coverscreen.cover&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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This app will put all of your apps on the lockscreen, so everything is in one convenient location<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_63">.</b> It can tell when you are working, at home, driving, etc<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_64">.</b>, and gives you the apps you tend to use most often for these and other activities<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_65">.</b><br />
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13. <a href="http://www.reactle.com/" target="_blank">Light Flow </a> – LED & Notifications<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_67"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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You can use this app to get into your smartphone’s LED to get custom <br />
notifications, as long as your phone has an LED light that alerts you to<br />
notifications<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_68">.</b> It will give you a special color for texts, emails, phone calls, etc<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_69">.</b>, and it can even let you know when your battery is running down<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_70">.</b><br />
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Price: Free lite version and paid one of $2<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_71">.</b>49.<br />
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14. <a href="https://crowdin.com/project/lux-auto-brightness" target="_blank">Lux </a> – Improve Your Phone’s Automatic Brightness<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_72"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitocassisi.luxlite" target="_blank">Free </a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux&hl=en" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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If you hate a screen that is too bright or too dark, you can use this app to change the brightness settings<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_73">.</b> This comes in pretty handy when you need more or less brightness depending on the light conditions you are in<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_74">.</b><br />
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Price: Free and $3<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_75">.</b>80.<br />
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15. <a href="http://tasker.dinglisch.net/" target="_blank">Tasker </a> – Automate Your Android Phone<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_76"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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This is another app that will let you customize your phone based on actions<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_77">.</b> You can set up customized actions for apps, time, your location, various events, shortcuts, and a whole lot more<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_78">.</b> You can even use this app to create and sell apps.<br />
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16. <a href="http://www.twofortyfouram.com/" target="_blank">Locale </a> – Condition-Based Android Automator<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_80"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twofortyfouram.locale&hl=en" target="_blank">Paid </a></b><br />
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Do you want to know who is calling just by the way your phone rings<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_81">?</b> You can do this, and a lot more, with this automation app<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_82">.</b><br />
You can customize how your phone works based on all kinds of factors, <br />
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Entertainment<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_84"> </b></h1>
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17<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_85">.</b> <a href="https://www.google.com/sky/" target="_blank">Google’s Sky Map </a> – Your Portable Planetarium<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_86"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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Astronomy lovers will go crazy for this app from Google<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_87">.</b> Point it at the sky, and it will tell you what constellation it is pointed at<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_88">.</b> This is a great tool to help you learn more about the constellations<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_89">.</b><br />
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18. <a href="https://mobile.yahoo.com/weather/" target="_blank">Yahoo Weather </a> – Weather Forecasts<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_91"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.weather&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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Always be ready for the weather by downloading this popular app<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_92">.</b> You will be able to find out what the weather is going to be like, which is great so you can know how to dress accordingly<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_93">.</b><br />
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19. <a href="https://instagram.com/" target="_blank">Instagram </a> – Capture And Share The World’s Moments<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_94"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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If you don’t already have this app, get it now<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_95">.</b> You can do a lot with your photos by using the filters, and you can instantly share your photos with friends and family<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_96">.</b><br />
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20<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_97">.</b> <a href="http://www.videolan.org/" target="_blank">VLC’s Media Player </a> – Multimedia Player<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_98"> </b></h2>
<b> Download link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon&hl=en" target="_blank">Free </a></b><br />
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Enjoy videos anywhere, and at any time with this app<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_99">.</b> You can watch videos in any file format<b class="speechFragmentSeparator" id="speechFragmentSeparator__1_100">.</b> Cost: Free.</div>
xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616315767316919824.post-654701660508679912015-05-24T04:40:00.000+08:002015-05-24T04:40:00.366+08:004 things Apple should do to help kick start iPad sales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The iPhone was once again the star of the show during Apple’s <a href="http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/04/thanks-to-strong-demand-for-the-iphone-apple-records-yet-another-monster-quarter" target="_blank">second quarter of fiscal year 2015.</a><br />
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During the period ending on March 28, Apple sold a whopping 61.2 million handsets. That’s an all-time record for the quarter.<br />
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The iPad, however, is heading in a decidedly different direction. <br />
Apple sold 12.6 million tablets during the quarter, which was a 23 <br />
percent drop compared to the same time frame in 2014. For the first time<br />
since 2011, Mac revenue even surpassed what Apple made on iPad sales, <br />
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During the conference call with analysts, Apple CEO Tim Cook said he was still optimistic <a href="http://www.imore.com/tim-our-transcript-cook-apples-q2-earnings" target="_blank">about the iPad’s future</a>:<br />
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<i>So<br />
my belief is, as the inventory plays out, as we make some continued <br />
investments in our product pipeline — which we’re doing, that we already<br />
had planned and have had planned for a long time — between that, the <br />
inventory playing out, the enterprise starting to take over, I believe <br />
the iPad is an extremely good business over the long term. When <br />
precisely it starts to grow again I wouldn’t want to predict, but I <br />
strongly believe that it will.</i></blockquote>
But here are four ways Apple can help to reverse the slumping sales trend.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Release the long-rumored “iPad Pro.”</b> There’s no real<br />
doubt that a larger, more professional-oriented iPad is coming as Cook <br />
even slyly referenced “continued investments in our product pipeline” <br />
during Monday’s call. But Apple needs to finally step up and release the<br />
device.<br />
<br />
<br />
While the all-new MacBook is spectacular to see in person, I’ve been <br />
holding out for a similar device running iOS. Current rumors point to an<br />
iPad with a 12.9-inch screen and maybe even an included stylus. I would<br />
whip out my credit card in a second to purchase the larger form factor –<br />
<a href="http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/02/why-an-ipad-pro" target="_blank">and I know I’m not the only one</a>.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Once and for all banish the 16GB storage option</b>. <br />
This one is simple. Profit margins be damned, Apple needs to retire the <br />
16GB iPad and iPad mini once and for all. The cheapest tablet options <br />
needs to feature 32GB of storage, and buyers can pay more for a 64GB or <br />
128GB version.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Figure out where the iPad mini fits in.</b> The iPad <br />
mini has had an interesting, albeit short, history. Back in 2013, Apple <br />
proudly packed the iPad mini 2 with the same internals (the A7 chip and 1<br />
GB of RAM) as the larger iPad Air. Buyers could simply pay more for a <br />
larger screen.<br />
<br />
<br />
But the landscape changed dramatically last year. The iPad mini 3 <br />
offered exactly one improvement from the previous generation – a Touch <br />
ID sensor. Everything else remained the same, and I advised friends and <br />
family to save their money and purchase a cheaper iPad mini 2. Apple has<br />
a decision to make – either the iPad mini line should offer similar <br />
specs to the larger iPad Air, or it’s the decidely cheaper, less capable<br />
little brother.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Give users more reasons to upgrade.</b> I will happily <br />
admit my family owns way too many iPads, four in all. But short of an <br />
iPad Pro, I don’t see upgrading any time soon because Apple hasn’t <br />
really added any new “killer” features to the tablet line. While I <br />
appreciate thinner and lighter iPads, that’s not a good enough reason – <br />
at least for me – to upgrade. I’d happily purchase a slightly thicker <br />
iPad with better battery life or a tablet with the same Force Touch <br />
technology as the Apple Watch.<br />
<br />
<br />
What do you think Apple should do to help spur iPad sales?<br />
<br />
<a href="http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/04/4-things-apple-should-do-to-help-kick-start-ipad-sales">-- AppAdvice</a></div>
xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616315767316919824.post-3506205957702534882015-05-23T13:43:00.000+08:002015-05-23T13:43:00.199+08:00The 16MP camera of LG G4 has been developed in-house<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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in-house</h1>
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<img src="http://cdn.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/15/02/g4-camera-official/big.jpg" id="news-img" />The 16MP main camera module of the upcoming <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4-6901.php" target="_blank">LG G4</a><br />
has been designed in-house. The Korean giant’s components manufacturing<br />
arm, LG Innotek developed the high-end sensor, which is already in mass<br />
production.<br />
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<br />
<br />
LG’s innovative camera unit has a wide f/1.8 aperture. The latter <br />
allows the camera to receive 80% more light than the already stellar <br />
13MP snapper found in <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g3-6294.php" target="_blank">LG G3</a>.<br />
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<br />
The 16MP main camera of LG G4 has been paired with an 8MP <br />
front-facing unit, whose resolution is the highest offered by LG for a <br />
selfie camera to date. The new front-facing camera features ultra-thin <br />
IR filter, which keeps infrared light from entering the camera lens.<br />
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<br />
<br />
LG G4 will debut later this month, <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/the_unveiling_of_lg_g4_is_officially_set_for_april_28-news-11732.php" target="_blank">on April 28</a>. The Korean manufacturer already confirmed that the smartphone will feature a <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_outs_55_qhd_ips_lcd_display_panel_with_120_color_gamut-news-11775.php" target="_blank">new-generation 5.5” QHD display</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/_the_16mp_camera_of_lg_g4_has_been_developed_inhouse-news-11846.php">- GSMArena.com news</a></div>
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