...most talked about #Android app in the last 24hrs was: Locale http://t.co/5zOuATwr... Read More

The last four years have shown remarkable growth in smartphone ownership, which has changed the mobile landscape. Prior to 2007, few folks had smartphones, and if they did, their handsets ran on PalmOS, Windows Mobile, Symbian or BlackBerry. These days, BlackBerry is still around, but stumbling, while Symbian is no longer a viable future platform. Instead, iOS and Android are the predominant players while Microsoft tries a second shot at this market with Windows Phone. I’ve used smartphone since before this shift and see both positive advances and new challenges. As a result, I’m rethinking my mobile toolset for 2012 using these ideas. In the early days of smartphones, having a great software solution was good enough. And for some, it still is. But the smartphone is becoming the tool of choice by a greater number of people each day, both at the family level and beyond. As a result, the Read More

The last four years have shown remarkable growth in smartphone ownership, which has changed the mobile landscape. Prior to 2007, few folks had smartphones, and if they did, their handsets ran on PalmOS, Windows Mobile, Symbian or BlackBerry. These days, BlackBerry is still around, but stumbling, while Symbian is no longer a viable future platform. Instead, iOS and Android are the predominant players while Microsoft tries a second shot at this market with Windows Phone. I’ve used smartphone since before this shift and see both positive advances and new challenges. As a result, I’m rethinking my mobile toolset for 2012 using these ideas. In the early days of smartphones, having a great software solution was good enough. And for some, it still is. But the smartphone is becoming the tool of choice by a greater number of people each day, both at the family level and beyond. As a result, the Read More

Illustration by Michael ByersNavigating an app store can be tricky, with vague descriptions, dubious user reviews, and sometimes buggy apps. We searched for the best apps available. Locale$1 Locale lets you create location-based tasks. For example, you can have your phone turn on Wi-Fi when you get home, or have the phone silence itself when you get to work. It’s a great way to automate minor tasks, saving you a few extra minutes—and the embarrassment of having an overly noisy ringtone go off in the middle of a meeting. Head to Locale. SpringpadFree Create notes and reminders about movies you’d like to see, books you’d like to buy, or just events you’d like to remember. Springpad is also great for putting together shopping lists: You can quickly create checklists and scan barcodes to keep track of items you’ll need in the future. (Also optimized for tablets.) Head to Springpad. WunderlistWunderlist for AndroidFree Wunderlist syncs your to-do Read More

As the Android market grows it gets harder and harder to separate the golden apps from the dross. Here's a list of 50 Android apps that you don't want to pass by. 1) The Weather Channel Keep up with everything you need to know about the weather with this app. It features hourly, 36-hour and 10-day forecasts and live video from the TV channel. Free. 2) iTriage Mobile Health Use this app to help take better care of yourself. It was designed by two emergency room physicians to help users identify their systems and find a healthcare provider. Free. 3) Google Goggles Google Goggles is a visual search app. Take a picture of the object, landmark, logo, etc. you want information about and Google Goggles will return relevant search results. It will even provide information about businesses by displaying their names directly in the camera preview. Free. 4) Flixster Use this Read More

One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started. Read More

One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn about the emerging trends in business intelligence, common mistakes, and leading business intelligence vendors. Read More

[The article has been reproduced from Appnomy, a site (and community) of App developers (India focused).] Androids are slowly but steadily making inroads into the enterprise market with phones that offer features that rival enterprise solutions offered by industry heavyweights like Blackberry. Some say that android cannot match-up to the strength of Blackberries and iPhones when it comes to productivity, but I am not convinced of that just yet. I have noticed how people absolutely love their Blackberries and iPhones and find it hard to go a day without them because of the features they offer to increase your productivity. Android app developers have realized the potential in the business and productivity applications that make life and work a lot easier and churned out some very interesting apps. These apps will transform your android device from an everyday phone to an automated digital assistant!! 1) Executive Assistant With the coming of Read More

One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started. Read More

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Posted by Comments I’m really glad to see that my rant about Verizon the other day really hit home with a lot of people.  I got several emails regarding issues people have had with their phones and carriers.  Hopefully, carriers will start realizing who pays THEIR bills. Hi Nerdgirl, I love your column and was wondering if you could help me with a problem I have.  I have a rather limited data quota (3G is expensive where I live).  Lately I’ve installed many data hungry applications (all related to the world cup btw).  I use them mostly on Wi-Fi, but when I use 3G, I’ve noticed a big growth in the data usage, even when I close all of them.  I would like to know which app is using the network when it is not suppose to. Sure, I can uninstall each of them and check, but I rather not.  Do Read More

One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started. Read More

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As Apple tightens the thumbscrews on potential app developers, manufacturers of Android phones lure developers with open arms and open-source. And it's working: by some reports, the Android Market is growing at a much faster rate than the ol' iPhone app store. But are the new apps worth their weight in code? Take Locale, for instance. It takes advantage of the multi-tasking that's built into Droid devices (but is only now on the slate for the next generation iPhone). Locale runs in the background, "monitoring conditions" that the user sets. You can set a condition called "Lady Gaga Concert - Awesome!": you plug a time frame or location into Locale, tell it how to make your phone behave (set ringer volume to high), and there you go! You can set a condition called "Weekly meeting," give Locale the time or location, and tell it to silence your phone's ringer. Pretty neat, Read More

The past year has been huge for Google Android, as the 2-year-old mobile platform has finally begun to gain some major traction.  As a result, Android has filled its Market with over 9,000 apps, creating an array of choices for smartphone users. The growth has attracted some apps that were already popular on the iPhone, and others that take advantage of Android’s unique features.  Here are some of the top Android apps I’ve found to be difficult to live without. EasyNote makes the list because of its multi-use capabilities. Create shopping lists, track daily tasks, or simply jot down your thoughts. Folders offer organization, while custom options make nearly every aspect of EasyNote able to serve your needs. Any note or list can be turned into a home screen widget, making for even easier access to your content. ShopSavvy’s free app was one of the first bar code scanners for Android, and Read More

Writing a Best Android Apps list is never an easy job. Android inspires passionate fans who believe their favorite app should be named, so no list will please everyone. Though voters selected their favorites in the , these are my picks for some of the best Android apps. The apps are listed according to category, not merit. Barcode Scanner [#1]The first app to get is Barcode Scanner, which allows users to scan QR codes – the squares with dots and black lines – and get information. QR codes load contacts, messages, or sends users to a link. For instance, each QR code scanned in this post leads to the app listing in the Android Market. Feature Boosts, File Managers, and System Managers Get rid of the club cards clogging up your key ring or wallet and download Key Ring Barcode Scanner, an app that scans barcodes of various membership cards and Read More