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Deck the Halls with Tons of Free or 99 cent Apps from EA and Gameloft

Every year around this time gaming companies start their last minute price gouges to make quick, spur of the moment late season sales. We are in luck this year people! EA and Gameloft, two of the biggest developers in the app gaming industry have announced a dramatic price cut on their titles which are now all either free or only 99 cents! This offer is only a seasonal treat lasting until the beginning of January so don’t wait up.

This offer isn’t just for a present to give to someone for the holidays. If you, or someone you know, is getting an Android or Apple device that loves to game or play fun apps then this is an offer you really cannot miss out on. From a serious competitive gamer to a kid friendly app, these two powerhouse companies will have something for anyone. Everyone that owns an Apple or Android device knows that buying the technology is only half of the cost. The price for accessories and apps is what the other part makes up another bulk of the cost.

Make sure to have a special eye out for the tablet and iPad because software prices usually go a fair bit deeper into the pockets than regular phone apps. Some of these apps have been reduced from around $10 to 99 cents. That’s a price reduction of 90%!

When you look at the complete list of titles, which can be found on the iTunes or Android stores, you’ll probably be blown away at the price for which this content is going.

Sports lover? Well then you’ve got Madden and FIFA to get. How about board games? Connect 4, Monopoly, Bop It, and Yahtzee are all included in the deal. And, you can’t forget those classics you would play as a kid. Super Monkey Ball, Sonic the Hedgehog, Golden Axe, Crazy Taxi and Streets of Rage are all being offered in this deal. Those gaming apps are enough to make me get on right now before I’m even done writing about this deal.

The bottom line: Go check out the app store for the best deals of the holiday season. The holidays are a time for giving, but they’re also a time for saving. For me, I know I spent way too much on gifts this year, so saving any money where I can is a big plus for me.

Microsoft Mail, Calendar, People, Messaging app for the Windows 8 updated

Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging App is considered basic app for Windows 8 Os. This application help users to organized their calendar, easy messaging and much more. Recently Microsoft has released latest updates for Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging App for the Windows 8 and RT. The company has not promised to introduced something new to get excited about, but the update brings few bugs fixes and necessary improvements as well.

Changelog notes the following improvements :

Group email messages by conversation to keep your inbox organised.

Respond to meeting invitations directly from your inbox.

Get things done more quickly with faster performance in all apps.

Experience better reliability and usability based on feedback from customers like you.

We’ve noticed that, mail application feel much faster and smoother then previous version. Microsoft has also made it easier for peoples to respond quickly to meeting invitation from the Mail inbox. Just head over to Windows 8 store to install latest updates.

Soruce: Windows Store

Take That Instagram! Back Up Your Instagram Files and Get an Alternative Picture App

Yesterday the social media world was set ablaze with talk of Instagram’s new terms and conditions which contained a clause allowing the company to take ownership and rights of the pictures being taken with the app. This obviously enraged many users who heard that their personal and private pictures may now be, legally, the property of someone else. Although Instagram was quick to combat these claims the clear writing in the new terms speak for themselves. They state that users of the app give the company, ”non-exclusive, fully paid and royalty free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide licence to use the content that you post on or through the service”. So, they own your stuff. Want to switch from the service, but don’t want to lose all of your photos you’ve spent the last couple of years taking? Keep reading for not only how to back up your files, but how to find out which photo take apps could replace your old friend, Instagram.

Backing Up Your Instagram Files:

All you need to do to save all of those sepia self shots is go to this website http://instaport.me/ From there, simply login to your account, and choose an export service and download the .zip file. It really couldn’t be much simpler. Now you don’t have to forget about all of those meals you’ve eaten over the past few years.

Switching Your Photos to a New Service:

Back in the early days of online photo sharing there was a name synonymous with the craft, Flickr. Surprisingly the site became very antiquated, but recently came out with a new app which is great for photo services similar to those that Instagram provided. If you decide you want to take this Flickr app for a spin and want to transfer all of your memories from Instagram to Flickr simply go to “freethephotos.com” and log into an account you have for both services and the transfer will be done in a flash. Now you have switched out Instagram to Flickr!

Alternative Apps to Instagram:

If you’re thinking that hearing about backing up files is great and all, but you just want to have a different photo app then luckily there are several great options available.

Flickr has filters, full social media integration for sharing, and is free. It’s a great alternative to Instagram and offers almost all of the exact same features.

Pixl-O-Matic is for those who loved taking those grainy pictures with random color themes that look like they were dug out of an old shoe box from the 70s. If you’re into that retro vibe then check out this app. It’s a great app for light editing and photo manipulation.

Hipster is a fun app for taking photos and adding text, sharing with social media, and allows a unique feature of creating postcards. This is another great app with all of the features you could want.

Estimated Time of Arrival? No Problem with Twist: The Android Location Tracking App

The world runs around time tables. Waiting on a friend or coworker can be stressful. Not knowing how soon they will get there or how late they might be simply complicates plans. Everyone has that one unpredictable friend who is either 20 minutes early or an hour late. There is finally an app for that! Twist is an app available for Android devices from the Google Play Store.

Twist tracks the location of a user and relays the information only to people that the user selects. This is not only a great convenience for not having to mindlessly wait on people when they are supposedly on their way, but quite a safety feature for those who commute and are forced to call or send messages while on the road. The app also allows detection for the mode of transportation: walking, driving, or using public transportation. This can give the other users a better idea of when to actually expect that person.

With our modern world of fast paced everything waiting is the last thing we want to do. Twist allows an incredibly relevant solution to the problem of waiting on others. The interface of the app looks almost like it came from the world of iOS, but sure enough is an Android app. The bottom line: this app really works great and has a huge array of possible applications. Once it takes off the usefulness will spread to many forms of delivery and service jobs as well. Save yourself the safety hazards of texting and driving and the possible fines that come with that danger, and tell your friends how soon you will actually be there with Twist, for Android.

[app]com.twist.android[/app]

Never Fear! Anti-Theft Apps for Android are Here!

Smartphones are the hottest piece of technology on the market today. People love the options, accessories and model variability of Android devices, but not everyone can afford them. So what do you get when there is a heavy influx of both popularity and high prices? BINGO, theft!

This is a list of the best anti theft apps for your Android device. These will keep your Android device safe and sound in the warm confines of your hands, and not the cold, prying fingers of some thief.

“Cerberus”

This is a powerhouse of an anti theft app. Imagine that security guard at the mall; that’s your average anti theft app. Now imagine a helicopter filled with burly guys in all black, waiting to repel onto a rooftop; that’s Cerberus. It does require a bit more effort than most apps, but it’s worth it. There’s a two part concept behind this app. The online portion of this app prompts the user to register, and upon completion provides the SMS codes which can be used to remotely monitor and control your Android device. If your device is stolen you can go online and have an arsenal of methods to safely find or recover your device. You’ll feel like a spy being able to remotely set off alarms, delete memory (internal and SD), locate, track, record audio, and even get lists of calls and texts made.

[app]com.lsdroid.cerberus[/app]

“Anti Theft Alarm”

If you find yourself accidentally walking away from a table in a coffee shop only to get to the counter and realize you don’t have your Android device then this is the app for you. This app allows an alarm to be set and only be stopped if the PIN is entered. Any unfortunate thief would be caught off guard and surely abandon the plight. This is also a great app if your “thief” is your young child who likes to take Android devices when not allowed.

[app]mmapps.mobile.anti.theft.alarm[/app]

“Prey Anti-Theft”

Prey Anti-Theft is another high performing app for Android devices along the lines of Cerberus. This is another app that will give you piece of mind knowing you can track the location from GPS or Wi-Fi if your device is ever stolen. This app also allows SIM change detection if your Android device that has been stolen is your phone. Another great bonus of this app is that it is open source and cross platform, allowing for maximum bug detection and better, expansive updates.

[app]com.prey[/app]

There are large amounts of anti theft apps for Android out there, but these are some of the best available for Android and the Google Play Store. Rest assured knowing your Android device can be safe or recovered with these apps. These are the best protection for your Android device.

The 7 Most Amazing Features in Windows 8

Windows 8, the latest update to the Microsoft OS, is now available on Microsoft online store from where you can easily download. Microsoft has updated the windows into a whole new look that has a lot to offer. It provides a much better performance than before. It has a new tiled look and provides an exciting touch experience to the tablet users. Some of the major new features are discuss in this article.

The Lock Screen :

Lock Screen in windows 8 is completely transform that shows an attractive display along with widgets that gives you necessary data like time, emails etc. Moreover, the unlocking of the screen has an interesting feature of picture password that recognizes your hand movement on screen or your gesture to unlock. You can also use the traditional password technique.

The Start Screen :

The start menu in the previous versions is now replaced by start screen in windows 8. The start screen contains all the applications that are replace by tiles instead of icons. The tiles also show the notifications. For instance, an email tile will also inform when you receive an email along with the name of the sender. It is also customizable in a way that you can manage what applications shows on your screen. You can easily search for any app from your start screen to get an easy access to the app.

The Desktop :

The desktop gives a familiar experience with the change that it does not show you the start menu like previous. By pressing Win+X you can get your old start menu back on the desktop.

Full Screen Apps :

The apps in windows 8 are more user friendly and efficient in a way that it allows you to work on several different apps at a time. This can be done on the two sides of the screen. For instance, you can write email and do surfing at the same time.

The Windows Store :

It contains many free and paid apps and you can even try the apps before you actually buy them. You only need to click on store tile on start screen to browse through the applications. Moreover, you can also view the ratings by people and can easily choose from these thousands of apps.

Windows 8 Cloud Storage :

Windows 8 allows you to transfer your data using Microsoft account to other devices having windows 8 so that you can easily access them from anywhere. It syncs all your data and settings across devices and all you need is to sign up using Microsoft account.

Anti-Virus :

It has an integrated anti-virus named ‘Windows Defender’ so you do not need to install one. It provides the same features like Windows Software Essentials in previous versions.

There is still a lot more in the new windows 8 that makes it a must buy.