Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts

Monday, January 27, 2014

Best Health and Fitness apps for Android


(All apps are available in Google Play, Search from android play store by name and find your favorite apps .)



Whether it's losing weight, working out, or just trying to stay healthy, there's an Android app that can help.

Noom Weight Loss Coach
Free, $9.99/month
Noom is a comprehensive weight-loss app that bills itself as a weight-loss coach in your pocket. Every day, the app feeds you customized suggestions on how many calories you need to eat and burn to meet your goals. Premium users get more features and online communities to support one another's weight loss goals.
 

Noom Weight Loss Coach for android





WebMD for Android
Free
WebMD is much more than a diagnosis app, although you certainly can use it to input symptoms you are experiencing and find some clues as to what's ailing you. It also contains listings for healthcare professionals and pharmacies in your area, as well as first-aid guides—simple instructions for dealing with an emergency that everyone should have accessible at any time. This free reference app is one you hope you don't need, but, the moment you do, you'll be glad you downloaded it.




WebMD for Android





Runtastic Pro
$4.99
Runtastic can do so much more than just track your favorite running routes. It keeps track of all sorts of useful data, and can return information-rich maps to plan future outings. It also features a fully integrated music player, to make for a seamless workout experience. Use it for cycling, hiking, and walking as well.




Runtastic Pro for android





Zombies, Run!
$3.99
If you find it hard to work up the motivation to exercise, try being chased by a rampaging zombie horde. Using either pedometer step tracking or (less accurate) GPS, Zombies, Run! gamifies exercise with a storyline played over your headphones. The voice acting and writing is top notch, and each "episode" can be infused with songs from your personal playlist. As you run, you'll find items and earn points which can be used to upgrade your base and, just maybe, help humanity survive the zombie apocalypse.
 

Zombies, Run! for android




SleepBot - Sleep Cycle Alarm
Free
If you're curious about what goes on while you're snoozing, SleepBot has all the answers. Leave your phone in bed with you, and SleepBot will track your movements and nocturnal noises using your Android's microphone and accelerometer. But SleepBot is more than a mere tracker; it is designed to wake you up during the lightest part of your sleep cycle, promising better sleep and more wakeful mornings.



SleepBot - Sleep Cycle Alarm for android






Period Tracker Deluxe
$1.99
If you're in possession of an active uterus, consider Period Tracker Deluxe (or P Tracker D). This app makes it easy to log the days of your menstruation, and does it with a friendly, customizable interface. You can also record personal details like moods and symptoms. If pregnancy is what you're after, or what you're trying to avoid, this app has your back as well.



Period Tracker Deluxe for android





Calorie Counter – MyFitnessPal
Free
This calorie counter and exercise tracker aims to help you lose weight the old fashioned way: by expending more calories than you take in. With its smart design and an extensive library of foods, quickly logging the calories you take in and what you burn while exercising is a snap. It won't give you a whole work-out regiment, but it will certainly make you more aware of your habits.

Calorie Counter – MyFitnessPal for android




 Search from android play store by name and find your favorite apps.



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Saturday, January 25, 2014

A list of Best Security apps for Android


(All apps are available in Google Play, Search from android play store by name and find your favorite apps .)


The freedom of Android also gives bad guys the freedom to attack you. Stay safe with these handy apps.




avast! Mobile Security
Free
This completely free app packs in a ton of security features, like remote wipe, remote-lock, app management, safe Web browsing, a battery manager, and as an added bonus, a an anti-virus engine that received top marks from independent testing labs. It's incredibly lightweight, but it lacks a backup feature.




avast! Mobile Security for android





Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus
Free, $9.95 per year
Bitdefender has all the features you'd expect in a top-tier Android security app: on demand scans, automatic scanning of each newly installed app, anti-theft tools, app reputation info, web security, and more. But its laser-focus is on security, eschewing time consuming scans and using a super fast cloud-based method. While the annual fee may be off putting, it's a third of what other big name companies charge.




Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus for android



 

Lookout Security & Antivirus Premium
$2.99/month, $29.99/year
Though my Editors' Choice for paid Android security is Bitdefender Mobile Security and Antivirus, Lookout's security app brings solid malware protection and ingenious anti-theft tools to the table. Lookout has also led the charge against aggressive adware, and it has been known to push out fixes to core Android issues before OS patches are released. It also has an impressive free version once your free trial runs out, giving you access to core features that will keep your phone safer.




Lookout Security & Antivirus Premium for android






LastPass Password Mgr Premium
Free, $1 per month
A major overhaul to this powerful password manager finally looks as good as it performs. With LastPass, you can access your saved passwords, secure notes, and filled forms from your Android, and you can also create new ones that will sync to all your devices. The new version of the app ingeniously melds the password manager with a built-in browser, putting the app's auto-login features at the forefront. Staying safe has never been easier.




LastPass Password Mgr Premium for android


 


Mr. Number-Block calls, texts
Free
Sometimes you just don't want people to bother you, and that's where Mr. Number comes in. With this app, you can block calls and SMS messages from specific people, code prefixes, and whole area codes. It can also help you fight back against intrusive calls and texts with an easy spam-reporting system.




Mr. Number-Block calls, texts for android



Orbot: Proxy with Tor
Free
Tor is probably more famous for providing access to the so-called "Dark Web," but it's also a useful way to connect to the Internet while keeping your movements private. Working with a special browser, Orbot connects you to Tor within seconds. However, I did find that it sometimes takes a few attempts to get online.

 

Orbot: Proxy with Tor for android


 

Hotspot Shield VPN for Android
Free
The desktop version of this VPN service won an Editors' Choice award for VPN, and it also works great on Android. With just a few taps, your traffic is encrypted and routed through the developer's secure servers keeping your activities safe from snoopers. If you need to check your bank account or any other sensitive information over a public Wi-Fi network, this is the way to go.


Hotspot Shield VPN for Android





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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Best Communication and Social apps for Android

Plain ol' SMS and voice calls just don't cut it anymore. These apps help you keep in touch with the most important people in your life, all from your handy Android.

Search from android play store by name and find your favorite apps -

Google Voice
Free
Google Voice integrates seamlessly with your Android phone, giving you a single number that can ring through to as many devices as you like. Hand it out to whomever, and use the service's spam and blocking filters to protect your privacy. You can also use Google Voice make cheap international calls, but my favorite features are sending and receiving free text from any device—even my desktop PC.


Google Voice








Hangouts

Free

Google Talk is dead, long live Google Hangouts! This app can not only send instant messages to other Google users, but it can also do video chatting for free. Users lucky enough to have Android 4.4 can also use it manage their SMS messages, and Google+ users can enjoy video conference calls with up to twelve participants.

Hangouts










imo
Free
This handy messaging client lets you connect with Facebook, Google, MSN, Yahoo!, ICQ, Jabber, Steam, and AIM services. It also lets you chat with other imo users, and post Twitter-esque public broadcast messages to the service. While instant messaging has declined in the face of texting, this app lets you reach just about anyone—instantly.

imo








Viber: Free Messages & Calls
 
Free

Viber distinguishes itself from other free voice and texting apps by adding your computer as a communication device. From your Android, you can seamlessly transfer a voice call to the Viber PC app and keep talking, or pick up a text message conversation already in progress. With a growing list of fans, Viber is well positioned to make talking and texting a little easier (and cheaper).

Viber: Free Messages & Calls








TextSecure :: Private SMS/MMS

Free

If you're worried about the NSA or anyone else peeking at your text messages, consider TextSecure. Messages sent to other TextSecure users are encrypted over the air, but the app will also encrypt all of your text messages when they're at rest on your phone to keep them away from prying eyes. We first reviewed the app when it was in Beta, but it's since had a full version release and is ready for prime time.

TextSecure :: Private SMS/MMS









RedPhone :: Secure Calls

Free

The companion to 
TextSecure, this handy app lets you make encrypted calls over the developer's secure VoIP network to other TextSecure users. I particularly like that it works with your existing dialer and phone number, alerting you when another RedPhone user is on the line and the call can be encrypted. If all those PRISM and NSA headlines have you worried, be sure to give this app a try.

RedPhone :: Secure Calls








Facebook
Free
Those addicted to the big blue social network can now stay connected at all times thanks to the Facebook Android app. You can use it to browse the entirety of Facebook and chat with other users, and you can also access all the settings available on the website. It's a brilliant mobile adaptation of a sprawling service.

Facebook







Circle of 6
Free
This unique app is for those dangerous situations when you need to quickly (and discreetly) get help from your friends. Two quick taps sends one of three pre-written text messages to as many as six of your contacts. One message sends your GPS location and a request to be picked up, while another asks your friends to quickly get in touch with you. The app also includes links to the RAINN and Love is Respect hotlines.


Circle of 6









Plume for Twitter

Free

Sure, there are plenty of ways to fire off a 140-character Tweet, but users looking for more control should consider Plume. This powerful Android Twitter client lets you change all sorts of settings, right down to the LED color used to alert you of a message. My favorite feature is muting, which lets you suppresses users, and even specific words, from your timeline.


Plume for Twitter







Tumblr
Free
Tumblr has grown in leaps and bounds since it first came onto the scene, letting users quickly share their creations and discoveries and—most importantly—re-blog things they find on Tumblr. The blogging platform's slick new Android app shows just how far it's come with a great new interface.

  
Tumblr






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