Filedrop for iOS Makes Sharing Files Easy

Filedrop brings seamless file sharing between devices to iOS. The original Filedrop is an app to make sharing files between PCs and Macs hassle free. The service lets users share files between PCs, between Macs, or even from a Mac to PC and vice versa. For anyone who has ever had a headache with finicky USB devices or programs not wanting to talk to one another, Filedrop is a lifesaver.

Luckily for iOS users, the Filedrop app brings the service to all iOS devices. Now your iPhone or iPad can join in the file sharing fun. Files on the clipboard, camera roll, or that were previously shared via Filedrop can be shared with a PC, Mac, or other iOS device using Filedrop.

When the app first starts, it seamlessly scans via WiFi for other computers or mobile devices running Filedrop. Once it’s discovered all available devices, you simply choose which one you’d like to send a file to. If you’re receiving a file, you must tap a button to accept and from there you can monitor the progress of the download.

You can check download history and manage files you’ve sent and received by visiting the Downloads section of the app. There is even an option for quick file preview in case you’ve forgotten exactly what the file is. An extra convenience is the option to send and receive files directly from the Downloads area.

Give Filedrop a try if you want a great, simple file sharing app.

Source: Filedrop for iOS

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Temple Run: Brave on Windows Phone 8

Temple Run: Brave is a blend of the popular Temple Run game and Disney’s Brave princess movie. For those who haven’t yet tried Temple Run, the game is an endless running challenge where the player must dodge various obstacles while running from vicious enemies. The game randomly adds jumps, turns, and barriers that you must duck under to survive. There are also bonus coins and jewels to collect for extra points that add some challenge and reward to the experience. Several powerups also randomly appear that let the princess attract coins or become invisible for a brief time.

In this updated version for Windows Phone 8, the heroine is the princess Merida from Disney’s Brave and you now have the ability to shoot arrows at targets that appear. The graphics have received a noticeable upgrade from previous versions and the controls are smooth and responsive. The levels look great with lush forests and mountains that match the Scottish setting of Brave.

Like many apps, there is a “store” where you can buy upgrades and enhancements for your character, either with coins earned in game or by buying coins with real world money. Temple Run: Brave is a great experience whether you’ve played previous Temple Run games or are a big fan of the Brave movie. Temple Run: Brave is now available for Windows Phone 8 on the Windows Store for 99 cents. Give it a try, just don’t let that evil bear Mor’du catch you.

Source: Temple Run Brave for Windows Phone

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Google Keyboard on Google Play Store Now

For those without the latest Android device, Google Keyboard is now available free on the Google Play Store for any Android device 4.0 or higher. As you might guess from the name, Google Keyboard is an official Google app that brings the very latest input technology to all Android devices, giving users of older devices the same slick experience.

One of the coolest features is called Gesture Typing, which allows you to input words simply by drawing lines across the keyboard instead of typing each individual character, much like the popular Swype app. You can quickly slide from key to key without lifting your finger and the app predicts what you’re trying to type. If you’ve gotten tired of tapping all day, Gesture Typing makes writing fast and easy.

If your hands are busy, Google also has you covered with Voice Typing. Like it sounds, Voice Typing lets you type simply by speaking into the microphone on your device and the speech recognition software does the rest. Google’s speech recognition accuracy is among the best around so there will be fewer frustrating moments when it doesn’t understand what you’ve said.

Google Keyboard also sports several prediction and correction features and will often know what you’re trying to say before you’ve even finished typing, swiping, or speaking. The app has support for numerous languages and keyboard layouts for special characters. Google Keyboard is a great addition to any Android user’s productivity and it’s fun to use.

 Source: Google Keyboard App for Android

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New MSN App Available for Windows Phone 8

Fans of Microsoft’s MSN will be pleased to know that an updated version of their official MSN app has been released for Windows Phone 8. For those who don’t use MSN services, the site provides a series of news, entertainment, and productivity outlets. The MSN app works a lot like the MSN site but claims to offer a faster and more streamlined experience for phone users.

Upon starting the MSN app, a view of the main news and entertainment sections appears which is easy to navigate. You can check subcategories by tapping each section or you can swipe across and view the top stories without leaving the starting view. An Outlook account can be merged with the app as well which makes viewing e-mail or calendar data a snap. Any story or video can be instantly shared with all the popular social networks.

One helpful addition is the new weather display which shows current weather data including conditions, temperature, humidity, etc. at a glance. A couple more taps on the weather tile brings you to a daily forecast for the entire week. The weather tile is simple but effective and makes the MSN app double as a minimalist weather app.

The MSN app does use a live tile so the latest stories and news will appear and update throughout the day. If you’re feeling especially lazy, a quick glance at the live tile will tell you what is currently trending on MSN.

Overall, the MSN app provides a more limited but slightly faster version of the MSN site experience you’d find using a browser. That’s not such a bad thing if you want to quickly explore MSN while mobile. The MSN app is available free on Windows Phone 8 only.

Source: MSN App for Windows Phone

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Vine Video Sharing App Now Available on Google Play Store

The popular video sharing app Vine is now available for Android devices after launching for iOS in January. In case you’re wondering, Vine allows users to share small video clips up to six seconds in length, something like a visual version of the text microblogging on Twitter, which unsurprisingly owns Vine.

Sharing clips is nothing new but Vine provides the Twitter experience with areas to browse trending, popular, and editor’s picks for interesting videos. Of course users can  annotate and upload their own videos and link to clips created by others. You can search for your friends or other known users as well and browse all of their clips. As with any other social app, you can also invite others to join the Vine experience.

While the six-second limitation might at first seem overly restrictive, it forces users to be more discriminating in their use of that precious little time and saves others the hassle of browsing for the next mini viral hit. Vine also offers a creative stop and start recording feature that allows for the creation of stop motion animation. There’s no limit to what a clever animator can do with such a simple but powerful tool.

Recording and uploading video is as simple as possible and video playback is smooth and fast. Vine allows for automatic playback which is convenient because of how short the clips are. The Android version even has a zoom mode that is unavailable in the iOS version.

Vine is available now for all Android devices 4.0 and higher on the Google Play Store. If you’ve been itching to share some viral video with the world, check Vine out, just keep it to six seconds or under.

Source: Vine for Android

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Analog Camera on iOS App Store

Realmac Software has released Analog Camera, a powerful yet minimalist camera app on the iOS App Store. It may seem hard to get excited by just another camera app but Analog Camera offers a new take on a clean interface coupled with some simple but powerful features.

Like most other camera apps on the market, Analog Camera allows shutterbugs to control focus, exposure, and apply one of eight different filters to a photo. The focus and exposure features are nothing new but do add a level of sophistication and control that can turn what would be generic photo into something special when applied in the right way. Of course if you just want to snap a quick shot, the app offers an auto mode that chooses exposure and focus on its own.

Analog Camera includes the ability to connect to social media via Facebook and Twitter and photos can be instantly tagged, annotated, and sent via the app. Any photos already on the phone can be adjusted using the provided filters, even if they were taken with a different app. The filters are as fun as ever, you’d be surprised how much you can achieve using just eight of them.

What sets Analog Camera apart from the many camera apps on the market is the simplicity of the interface. It does away with many of the features that are rarely used that would clutter the app and strips photography down to its most fun and useful core. With literally a few taps and swipes, you can capture a professional looking photo, post it to Facebook and be ready for the next shot. Analog Camera is available on the iOS App Store for 99 cents, give it a try.

Source: Analog Camera for iPhone

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