Best Bluetooth Earpiece: Top Single-Ear Headsets for Phone Calls
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The Informr Team
Bluetooth audio devices have become essential to getting the most out of your phone or tablet—especially as many popular models have ditched their headphone jacks entirely. While Bluetooth headphones and earbuds offer an immersive, stereo experience, Bluetooth earpieces are single-ear devices that are typically designed specifically for clear phone conversations, with easy access to voice […]
The Best Samsung Galaxy S4 Accessories
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The Informr Team
Another year, another new release of Samsung’s top-tier phone. The Galaxy S4 brings some substantial upgrades to the table. But if you want to get the most out of your shiny new slab of glass and metal, you’ll need some accessories. From wireless charging to protective cases — and even the dongles and adapters Samsung leaves out of the […]
Here’s The 5 Best News Reader Apps For Android
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Scot Cerullo
Remember the old days when getting your news on the internet meant bouncing from website to website, typing in one URL after another? Or was that just me? Well today’s mobile news readers bring you the news you want in style and convenience, with a bevy of features for manipulating content and customizing the environment […]
5 Household Appliances You Can Control From Your Smartphone
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Brittany Rycroft
Just about everyone has had that moment of panic when they’ve left the house and realized they’ve left their curling iron plugged in or their thermostat cranked on high on a frosty winter morning. Not only are these potentially dangerous situations, they can also be quite costly. The good news is, these days more and […]
Atención! Here’s The Best Apps For Learning a New Language
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The Informr Team
Foreign lingo is already a part of our everyday vernacular – everything from “RSVP” to “adios” to “carpe diem” stems from a non-English dialect. And given how easy it is to connect with virtually any part of the globe, either literally, through affordable travel, or figuratively, through browsing the web, being able to speak multiple […]
Your Ultimate Road Trip Kit
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The Informr Team
It’s just you and the open road. And all of your beloved gadgets, of course. With the right gear at your fingertips, you can feel confident that all the important travel details are taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying the scenery and the wind in your hair. So when packing up your […]
Best File Manager Apps for Android
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Scot Cerullo
Chances are you’ve found the perfect app for the things that you use all the time – camera enhancement apps, social media, a favorite browser. But what about all those files you’ve accumulated? Is your phone’s native file manager really doing the job? File management may not be as exciting as sharing videos and augmented […]
Changing The World From Your Home Screen – Apps For The Socially Conscious
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Scot Cerullo
Imagine being able to learn the human rights record of a company simply by scanning the barcode of one of their products with your smartphone. Or imagine an app that ensures that every time you dine out a hungry person eats dinner, too. Or what if every mile you walked or jogged generated money for […]
The Best Password Manager Apps
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Jon Stone
You know it’s important to use unique, strong passwords for every account, service or site you use. But let’s be honest–remembering all those passwords is a pain. Password managers are a simple way to keep your accounts secure without remembering a million unique passwords. Things we looked for when comparing services and apps included: – Easy to […]
What’s a Password Manager & Why You Should Use One
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Scot Cerullo
Do you use simple passwords so you won’t forget them? Do you use the same passwords for multiple websites – so you won’t forget them? If so, you’re hardly alone. According to SplashData, among the top 25 most commonly used passwords for 2013 was, wait for it… wait for it… “password”! Others making the list […]
No Snoozing! These Alarm Clock Apps For Android Will Get You Out Of Bed
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Scot Cerullo
They buzz, they beep, they play your favorite songs, but what about an alarm clock app that actually gets you out of bed? If getting up in the morning is a real challenge for you, take a look at one of apps below. Each promises to challenge you enough to actually get you up and […]
These Are The Best Free Fitness Apps for Your iPhone or Android
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The Informr Team
How much time do you spend messing around on your smartphone? For the average American, it’s about an hour a day. (We, the gadget-obsessed staff at Informr, actually thought that number sounded a little low.) Now imagine you could spend that time for self-betterment, instead of mega-time wasters like Candy Crush? With one of these […]
The Dirt on How to Clean Your Gross Phone or Tablet
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Ever thought about how filthy your smartphone is before holding up to your face or snapping a picture of that tasty treat to share on Instagram? You might want to… Consider this snippet from a test of eight random cellphones conducted by the Wall Street Journal: “…all phones showed abnormally high numbers of coliforms, a bacteria […]
Here’s What to Do When Your Cell Phone Is Stolen
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Branden
If you’re reading this article because your phone’s been stolen, we feel for you! Sadly you’re not alone. Smartphones have become valuable targets and there’s now something like 113 that go missing each minute in the US alone. Yes, each minute! Depressing stories aside, if your phone went bye bye, there’s one action you need to take […]
Make Money Selling Your Smartphone Photos Online (Best Apps)
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Jasmine
Do you take a lot of pictures with your smartphone? Rather than just share them on Instagram or Snapchat, why not make some money from your creativity? Below are three awesome apps that will earn you a little extra cash. Foap If you already have tons of images on your camera roll, you can easily […]
Be Smart! These Apps Will Help You Beat the Crowds this Black Friday
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Jon Stone
When it comes to sales, Black Friday is the biggest event of the year. From bargains on electronics to the latest games, clothing and more, people line up for hours to get their hands on items first. Thankfully, there are a few websites and apps that will help you plan your adventures and organize the […]
Add Beautiful Text To Your iPhone Photos With These Apps
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Jasmine
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but there are times when you need a couple extra to get your message across. Luckily, you no longer need access to expensive software like Photoshop to help you. Here are the five best apps to easily add beautiful text to your iPhone photos. Over Over allows […]
5 Health Apps So Good, Even Your Doctor Uses Them
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Jasmine
Smartphones and apps have become so ingrained in society that even our doctors have a handful of go-to apps they use on a daily basis. Luckily, most of these aren’t just limited to handsome healthcare professionals. We’ve picked 5, good enough for your doctor apps, that you can download today. Medscape Since its release, Medscape […]
The 5 Best Alternatives to Android’s Default Browser
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Whether you’re looking to add features, improve security, speed up performance or just check out something different, you’ll find no shortage of browser options for Android. We’ve dug through the list and highlighted 5 choices we feel make a great replacement for the stock Android web browser or Google Chrome. Dolphin What we like in […]
The 4 Best Android Backup Apps
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Jasmine
Even if you have the automatic backup setup on your Android device, it’s always a good idea to have a backup of a backup. You know, just in case something happens. All it takes is someone hacking your Google account for all of your supposedly safe data to go the way of the dinosaur. Instead […]
The 5 Best Launchers To Make Your Android Phone or Tablet Pop!
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Jasmine
Android fans know well the deep customization ability of the operating system. From widgets to wallpapers, homescreens to themes, the options for personalization are exhaustive. But if you really want to go big, a launcher is what you’ll need. Launchers are user-customized skins that give your phone a unique look and feel. They’re great for […]