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How to Make Android phone look like 3D Home

Getting tired of the stock Android launcher on your device? Wish you could spend a few moments relaxing in the privacy of your own digital home before starting an app? Well, 3D Home might just be what you’re looking for. 3D Home transforms your device from a cold, technological slab into a personalized space that will shout out your arrival to the world.

In essence, you are given a large room to decorate with a variety of furniture, wallpaper, and themes to choose from. You can place the furniture however you see fit, but in the end it all looks kind of sterile like an art exhibit with stuff hung on the walls. The furniture does more than just sit there and look pretty, it actually functions as a way to intuitively launch common Android apps. If you want to make a phone call you…pick up the phone sitting on the table. See an irresistible photo op? Grab the camera icon. It is very gimmicky but it’s also fun and breathes some new life into the Android interface. Besides the furniture for the stock apps, you can also place the standard app icons anywhere you like for quick access.

The launcher isn’t just about opening apps, it’s really meant to evoke the experience of having a personal room. The room consists of a series of panels, a floor, and a roof, all of which can be customized. Scrolling through them provides a slick 3D effect which is where the name comes from and enhances the feeling of being in an actual physical space. You can even look up at the sky which can be set to match your local weather conditions in a very creative touch.

3D Home is available now for free on Google Play. If you’re into fun launchers, give it a try.

Source: 3D Home For Android

[Image Credit: Google Play Store]

Get Running With QWOP For Android

QWOP is a zany running game for iOS and PC that is just now coming to Android. In it, you control a world class track athlete in a variety of sporting events including the 100m Dash, Hurdles, Long Jump, Steeplechase, and a 50k Walk. In case you’re wondering, QWOP is the name of a mysterious runner from a wealthy Scandinavian country. Your guess is as good as any as to what it means.

You control QWOP by rotating twin diamond shaped pads in a clockwise motion to make QWOP’s legs move. Each point on the diamond is a cycle in QWOP’s stride. If you get the timing right, he runs smoothly along the track. If you don’t he goes crashing to the ground with some goofy physics. You can also tilt your device to make QWOP lean forward or back. It’s not easy at all but it can be a lot of fun when it goes right and still funnier when it doesn’t. Each of the events is slightly different and surprisingly true to what you would expect from a real sporting event. You can even compete with friends by comparing performance on Google Game Services leaderboards.

QWOP is a little insane but it’s also great fun. The graphics are as crazy as the game sounds but somehow they fit it perfectly. The controls take a lot of practice and can be somewhat buggy but most of the time they work. It’s a perfect time to go running, so give QWOP a spin around the track. QWOP is available now on Google Play for $0.99.

Source: QWOP App For Android

[Image Credit: Google Play Store]

Flash Often With Flashify (for root users)

For all those Android explorers constantly juggling the latest ROMs and images, Flashify has you covered. You will need to have root access to your device to use Flashify, but once you do, you can flash boot and recovery images as well as any zip files. One of the best features is the ability to flash any of these directly from Android without going into recovery mode. If you’re always swapping out builds or experimenting with the latest and greatest in Android, this is a real life saver and your changes will all be there with a quick reboot.

Flashify is also a great backup tool, and you can backup or restore your recovery image or kernel. The data can be saved to an SD card or you can use Dropbox for cloud saves. Going even further with the Dropbox integration, you can synchronize your updates across all Android devices instantly or save them on your desktop. The app also supports using other file browsers to instantly flash from a different app, which is a very thoughtful addition.

Flashify keeps a detailed history of all changes, updates, etc. done through the app in case you want to keep track or find yourself getting lost after dozens of flashes. The history feature is a fantastic way to remind yourself of what you’ve done or to track down any issues that may arise from flashing different things to the device.

Flashify is available now on Google Play for free, though you are limited to 3 flashes per day. If you cough up $1.99, you can flash all you want.

Source: Flashify App for Android

[Image Credit: Google Play Store]

Liven Up Photos With ShapeThat For iOS

ShapeThat puts a different spin on your photos with its collection of over 180 different masks. The masks come in four categories called shapes, symbols, words and letters. The concept is very simple but it’s a lot of fun and with the variety available, there is almost surely the right shape for your photo. ShapeThat has a clean interface and is very user friendly with helpful icons that explain everything you’d want to do.

You begin by choosing a photo on the camera roll, or taking a new photo that you’d like to use. The app also has the option to use Facebook photos if you link your account. Then, you can browse each category for the right mask you want to apply to the photo. The variety of masks is amazing and they’re all very sleek and well made. Next, you can resize the mask or leave it as the default. This is a really great feature that allows for some control and creativity over the finished photo. Finally, you can change the color of the mask itself to match the photo or however you’d like. You can even adjust the photo position underneath the mask if you only want a part of it or to help it fit the mask. Once it’s done, your masterpiece is ready to share with the world. You can email it to someone, share through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or just save it to the camera roll on your device.

ShapeThat is available now on the App Store, free for a limited time. If you’re looking for a fun tool to add something extra to your photos, you can’t go wrong with ShapeThat.

Source: ShapeThat App for iOS

[Image Credit: Apple iTunes Store]

Windows 8.1 People And Calendar App Leaks

With the release of Windows 8.1 not far away, users are itching to view the latest changes and features that will be introduced. Microsoft has teased several working versions of the updated apps for Windows 8.1 but are still keeping a lot of it under wraps. The latest information leak is here and reveals some subtle changes to a few familiar apps, most notably People and Calendar.

The People app has undergone a major facelift to bring it more in line with the look of Windows 8. If you don’t use People, it’s the Windows 8 app for managing contacts and works like any other contacts organizer. Microsoft has thoughtfully added some helpful features and made the overall appearance much cleaner. A big change is the addition of a search bar within People, so you can instantly search for any relevant information stored there. There have been improvements to the name filter too, making it easier to search and find the right person and view their contact info.

So far the Calendar app is mostly unchanged but will probably undergo a few small design adjustments before Windows 8.1 is released. It is rumored that it will have a new feature called ‘What’s Next’ which will organize your latest appointments and scheduling changes and display them for you in a convenient layout. This should be great if you want to quickly see what’s coming up in your schedule.

Microsoft is definitely taking the Windows 8.1 update seriously, trying to address some of the criticisms of Windows 8. If they keep up the good work, Windows 8.1 will be an interesting release indeed.

Mickey Video For iOS Is Here

Hot on the heels of Where’s My Mickey, Disney has released a new app for Mickey Mouse lovers, Mickey Video! Mickey Video is a great app that offers the latest videos and news about Mickey Mouse and his friends, including Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy. After starting the app, you can choose to view videos related to any of these charming characters or browse by category. Unlike many other apps, there is no need to register or tie the app to some other login before using it. The app is fully unlocked and you can start watching immediately.

Mickey Video is divided into a series of playlists by category and by character. You can of course watch plenty of videos starring Mickey Mouse or check out some recommendations from Disney in the ‘Featured Videos’ section. Each character also has their own page with detailed playlists, just tap the character icon and you’ll be taken to their section. There is a wonderful selection of newer videos along with all time classics that will leave many wishing for the good old days. If you love a certain playlist, you can tap the little heart shaped icon above it to add it to a list of favorites. You can then access this collection at any time by tapping the favorites button.

Disney has promised to provide seasonal updates, so there will be new videos to look forward to. You can also access plenty of Disney information through the app which links to Disney’s official site. Mickey Video is available now on iTunes for free on all iOS devices. Try it and rediscover the joys of Mickey and his friends.

Source: Mickey Video for iOS

[Image Credit: iTunes Store]