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Must-Have Travel Apps for 2013

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Must-have travel apps for 2013
Travel apps
The travel industry is expected to continue to enjoy healthy activity this year, what with more people wanting to go places. Not only are there low cost carriers to practically every major destination, but accommodations are also becoming more accessible, no small thanks to alternatives to hotels.

For anyone who likes traveling, there is a slew of travel apps that you can rely on to make your trips more convenient. From the planning stage to actually roaming the streets – there are travel apps to help you.

In fact, the “issue” is more about which apps to download and use. This could very well be a case of too many apps, some redundant, some not really useful. As we near the end of the first month of 2013, you might want to update your list of travel apps. Get rid of those that do not really bring you value, and try out these apps which will take you the extra mile in 2013. [Read more…] about Must-Have Travel Apps for 2013

7 Must-Have Social Apps for Android

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Social apps for Android
Social apps for Android

So you’ve got a new Android phone, and you couldn’t be more proud of yourself for resisting the Apple temptation. You might even be as avid a fan as this Android user, who seems to remind me of some people I know. ((Kidding. Not.))

In any case, there is much to be said about top of the line Android phones. Just like there is much to be said about the iPhone. If you prefer Android, then so be it. It all boils down to personal choice.

Now, what about apps? Social apps are probably the first things that will come to mind, and understandably so. The good news is that you’ll get a lot more free apps for this platform, so to help you, here are seven must-have social apps for Android. [Read more…] about 7 Must-Have Social Apps for Android

Language Apps You’ll Find Useful

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Language apps
Foreign languages

Do you have a fixation on words and languages? Do you fancy yourself speaking more than one or two languages?

Luckily for you, technology has made it easier for self-motivated people to learn new languages. While there are still a lot of ways you can learn formally, there are also countless language apps which can either serve as your main source of learning or as a supplement to your formal program. [Read more…] about Language Apps You’ll Find Useful

Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

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Screen of Apps
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Technology is a double-edged sword in parenting. Just as you worry about your babies safety, as a parent this worry does not diminish as your children get older and are faced with new challanges. Monitoring your child’s use of the family PC is simple enough, but supervision becomes more complicated when you’re dealing with smartphones. Fortunately, there are many smartphone apps that would help you keep your kids safe. Here are our five favourites. [Read more…] about Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

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Technology is a double-edged sword in parenting. Monitoring your child’s use of the family PC is simple enough, but supervision becomes more complicated. Eventually the time will come when your child will grow up and leave all his baby gear behind. As a parent you still want to keep an eye on your children and this is quite simple done through the use of smartphones. Fortunately, there are many apps that would help you keep your kids safe. Here are our five favourites. [Read more…] about Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

Must-have: First Aid App by the British Red Cross

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Red Cross First Aid App
Red Cross First Aid App

There are lots of cool apps to download for practically any smartphone today. Then there are cool AND useful apps.

The First Aid App by the British Red Cross definitely falls under the second group, and it is something that I believe everyone should download. The First Aid App is totally free – woohoo! – and contains vital information that can help save lives in case of emergency. [Read more…] about Must-have: First Aid App by the British Red Cross