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Chronos Calendar for Windows Phone: It’s Amazing

So we’ve been covering a lot of Windows Phone stuff lately here on TechnoBB and today is no different. There has been a lot of controversy about calender apps with mobile devices. Most people just use whatever is built in with their phone and others seem to have a favorite that they wouldn’t change off of no matter what. I have been a die hard of both of those categories and then I was introduced to Chronos Calender. This calendar app is a game changer for sure.

Not only does this calender have a fast load time and everything else you could want on a Windows Phone, but the software is built for the hardware. If you have a Windows Phone you should get Chronos Calendar it’s really as simple as that. Most people use calendar apps to quickly locate dates and store tasks, which are simple enough to do on any calendar app, but with Chronos you do those simple tasks in the easiest way possible. It is fully synced with any other calender you might be using as well which makes installing it and putting it to use far simpler than anything else you could get.

Windows’ newest technology is all based off of their tiled interface and this calendar app makes the most of it at well. It can be customized heavily which is not standard with most Windows Phone apps. Usually it’s kind of a take what you can get kind of thing, but in Chronos Calendar you can choose color, sizing, look and feel.

Source: Chronos Calendar for Windows Phone

[Image Credit: Windows Phone Store]

MessageMe: An Awesome Cross-Platform Messaging App

One of the biggest issues with texting or sending messages across platforms or within groups is the finicky transition from operating system to operating system. If someone is on an iPhone, and others are using Android, the whole situation turns much more complicated than it needs to be. This mess can be resolved with the great new cross platform messaging app called MessageMe. This app is available for not only Android users, but iOS users as well. This means now if everyone gets this app messaging in groups, texting, and sharing pictures can be seamless with the integration of everyone on the same platform.

Not only is this a great, free alternative to texting and messaging numbers that may otherwise be charged, but it can also enable url sharing, walkie talkie function, and even sharing doodles. If there was ever a messaging app that literally everyone should get it would be this one. I can kind of think of this as a universal language of sorts. In the same way someone from Asia would get confused speaking with an American, a user of one mobile platform may have their messages translated incorrectly, but in MessageMe everyone is speaking the same language.

Not only does this make a great messaging app for people to chat with from phone to phone, but it also functions as a messaging app in general to any mobile device like a tablet or app accessible interface. You owe it to yourself and any of your friends to make the transition to MessageMe and simplify and evolve your messaging experience to a place you never knew was possible, especially for free!

iOS: MessageMe for iPhone

Android: MessageMe for Android

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Lync 2013 Now Integrated with Windows Phone

If there has been any trend in mobile device apps lately it has been the integration of very large programs and apps into the Windows Phone platform. This just goes to show that the developers of the software must see some promise with investing in the Windows Phone devices. The latest introduction to this trend is with Lync, the communication program. Lync has been growing extensively as a resource for people who are in administrative or office types of roles and need their contacts forwarded and linked to their phone or another computer on the go. Lync is an amazing resource for people who need to know where their coworkers are and when they’re available. It is a priceless link to have your contacts concentrated in such a way that they are divided into groups which allow you to tell availability and the best way to reach them.

The use of this app requires a valid membership to the Lync service in general, so the app itself does not act as an access point to Lync services. I personally have Lync and with the amount of people I have to keep track of on a daily basis it has been incredibly useful to have on my computer. Now that it is available for Windows Phone, having this information available on the go will be a life saver.

The other great service Lync provides is a call forwarding to your preferred number so that no matter where you are you will have access to a phone call from your contacts. Never again be confined to your office to wait for an important call or have the stress of not being right next to a land line making your day less productive. Lync is a great service and coupled with the Windows Phone device app it is a fantastic duo.

Source: Lync 2013 for Windows Phone

[Image Credit: Windows Phone Store]

Go App Uninstaller: The Best and Easiest All Around App Removal System

Uninstalling apps on Android can be a pain. There are no two ways about it, you’ll have to at one point in time go into whatever user or system settings your phone has and uninstall apps. Whether it’s from the memory on your phone getting low, the battery being drained, or just wanting to de-clutter this is a reality of owning a smartphone. Often times once you go into the interface to uninstall apps you end up realizing you don’t need a bunch of them and have to sit there and uninstall them one by one which is not only a waste of time, but completely unnecessary when there are apps like GO App Uninstaller out there.

There are a few things that set this app uninstaller apart from the rest of the field. First of all it is so easy a child could use, literally. All that it requires is a simple check of a box next to the app you want gone and then to tap “uninstall”. It really could not be much more straight forward to uninstall multiple apps at once. The other aspect about this app that makes it great is that it can also delete ROOT apps that come with your phone, but usually cannot be selected to delete. Often times these apps are huge in size, but if you don’t use them you’re simply out of luck.

The main feature of this app that really makes it amazing is the recycle bin feature. When apps are removed, they are not fully erased immediately which helps significantly with the removal of ROOTed apps. Since these are system apps and folders, sometimes deleting them can cause issues with your phone and the way it works. If this is the case simply go back into the recycle bin in the app and restore the app that caused the malfunction. If there is no malfunction and you wish to completely get rid of the files simply hit “Permanent Delete” and never worry about them again.

This is a simple app, but for the vast majority of people who just want to clear up their system and phone memory it does everything you will need. There are other apps which can give a much more complex and detailed breakdown of app storage and installation but most people will have everything they need and more from GO App Uninstaller.

Google Play: GO App Uninstaller for Android

[Image Credit: Google Play Store]

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update hits the AT&T HTC One X Smartphone

AT&T One X has started rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates for their variant. The latest update can be downloaded over-the-air, So HTC One user simply check ‘Applications’ -> ‘Settings’ -> ‘About Phone and Tap’ -> check for updates.

The Android 4.1 update brings Google Now, Project Butter, enhanced notification, improved stability and battery performance, minor UI changes. It also provides new Google search functionality, support for AT & T lsis mobile payment system, MMS/SMS previews the notification and countdown for front-facing camera.

AT&T’s ready to apply the update to all One XL customers in United States of America.

Nokia announces Glam Me Lenses, SophieLens and 2InstaWithLove apps for Windows Phone

Quality of camera has been always a primary bragging right when we talk about the Lumia series by Nokia. The Windows Phone itself has several shortcomings, but when it’s about the hardware of the devices, Windows Phone 8 gadgets can definitely grasp their own next to most of their rivals. Nokia, on the other hand, has realized this feature and its potential, there are numerous apps focusing on photography and image editing. The idea here is to craft Lumia in a way that it becomes reachable and popular among all the photo-freaks. Presently, Nokia is there, taking vital steps and that also in the accurate direction, by releasing photo-concerning apps that are exclusively for the Lumia gadgets. SophieLens, Glam Me and A Plea-For-Instagram will allow users to edit their photos in whatever manner they prefer, and that also without spending a lot.

SophieLens For Nokia :

SophieLens is an app that can really show what lenses can do! The lens supports boatload image effects that can be useful to the stock the camera’s viewfinder. This app has been available in the WP store for a few months, but Nokia has now re-released it. It offers several filters for free, but other effect packs can be unlocked merely by upgrading to the professional version for only $1.29.

Download SophieLens Here!

Glam Me For Nokia :

Glam Me for Nokia has been designed to craft all the self-shots appearing perfect. The application brings together, face enhancement with image filter features. There is an obvious caution – the apps works simply if your gadget supports a forepart-facing camera. As you snap an image using the application, it is wise enough to automatically change some features of your face. If you do not like the results, you can edit the image. Users can change the tone of the face, soften your skin color, adjust eye size and whiten teeth. With the compare button, they can always get a complete view of all the changes being made before you save the image permanently.
Glam Me app works for every Lumia gadget that support forefront camera and runs Windows Phone as the OS.

Download Glam Me Here!

#2InstaWithLove :

Microsoft Corporation has been working really hard to bring back all of its accepted apps to the Windows Phone platform, until now, Instagram has turned out to be fully indefinable for the Redmond guys. As Microsoft efforts are not doing much excellent here, Nokia considers taking the lead, taking a fresh approach to it. Rather than coming up with a fancy image editor and stating the app to be superior to Instagram, Nokia released #2InstaWithLove.

#2InstaWithLove is an app that provides users with a photo stream of the images using the application. Every image has a hashtag #2InstaWithLove related to it, and can aid Nokia’s grounds by spreading the word on Twitter, Facebook and several other social media portals urging Instagram to come up with an official application itself to the platform.

#2InstaWithLove is well-suited for all such Lumia gadgets that run the Windows Phone Mango version or above and is free to access.

Download #2InstaWithLove Here!