Mobile Application of the Day

Next time you plan a family vacation don’t forget about Disney Mobile Magic application – fun and simple way to get the most out of your Disney vacation.

Specifications:

• application uses GPS-enabled maps to get around the Parks
• locate some of your favorite Disney characters for a special greeting
• make dining reservations
• check official attractions wait times and Disney’s FASTPASS return times for the Park you’re in
• play trivia and plan your upcoming visit with the Favorite feature
• (Verizon customers only) have access to additional, premium features like more video and extra games

Availability:

• iOS – iTunes.com
• Android – GooglePlay

What Can You Do with Your Holiday Photos?

Did you take a lot of photos last Holiday? You are not sure what to do next with all of them. Why not to try something new – application called slide.ly

Slide.ly is a fun and social way to instantly create beautiful slideshow videos using your favorite photos and music and share them quickly with your friends on all popular social websites. (source: slide.ly)

• it’s easy way to share your photos
• you can create videos from your own photos
• you can use photos from your Facebook profile, Instagram or your computer
• you can add music
• it’s a free application

What Can You Do with Your E-Reader?

Do you have an e-reader? For those who have one or two here is an interesting article from lifehacker.com “What Else Can I Do with My New Ereader?”

• books – of course, it’s an e-reader so you can upload books (some books are available for free)
• use the internet
• applications

everything depends on what kind of e-reader you have: Kindle, Nook, etc.

You can do a lot more with an e-reader than just read books and with a little effort you can turn it into a powerful little media consumption machine.

 

 

 

Mobile Application of the Day

Tripit – useful mobile travel application – easy way to keep your travel plans in one place.

Specifications:

• sync with your calendar and online trpit.com
• you can forward a confirmation emails from anywhere you book to tripit (Tripit recognizes reservations from over 3,000 booking sites including cruises, restaurants, concerts and more
• share trip plans with family, coworkers

Availability:

• iOS – iTunes.com
• Android – GooglePlayStore

Top Mobile Applications in 2012

Would you like to know the TOP 10 most popular iPhone or Android applications in 2012?

 

top android apps in 2012_Nielsen report

top iPhone applications_Nielsen Report

Finally, for the first time, smartphone owners in the U.S. outnumbered those with display phones, 56% to 44%. Of those phones, Google’s Android operating system had the edge with a 52% share of the market vs. iOS’s 35%. (source: Mashable.com)

More information you can find at Mashable.com: “Report: Apple Maps Most Popular iPhone App in 2012”

Online Safety

How often do you purchase things online? Here are some safety tips you might take under consideration:

and another youtube video: Social, Smart, Secure. Tips for staying safe online:

Mobile Application of the Day

Kayak is one of the best mobile applications.

Specifications:

• compare flights, hotel and car rental deals
• book your hotel (choose KAYAK as your booking option)
• track your flight status
• view and manage your trip itinerary
• look up baggage fees
• access airline numbers and airport info

availability:

• iPad/iPhone – iTunes.com
• Android – GooglePlay

 

 

Microsoft Surface Pro

How much are you willing to pay for Microsoft Surface Pro? Microsoft announces pricing and detailed specifications for Surface Pro.

Microsoft revealed that the Windows 8 (powered Surface Pro) will include two models:

• $899 – 64GB version (with a Surface pen)
• $999 – 128GB version (with a Surface pen)

Here is a list of some Surface Pro specifications:

• Intel’s 3rd generation Core i5 processor
• 10.6″ 16:9 ClearType display
• 1920×1080 full HD resolution
• full-size USB 3.0 port
• mini DisplayPort – can drive an external display up to 2560×1440 resolution
• will run current Windows 7 desktop applications – it’s full PC and a Tablet
• weigh: less than 2 pounds and 14 millimeters thick

Unfortunately you have to buy the keyboard (and that’s additional $120 – $130) if you want to use it for the fullest extend.

It’s hard to compare Microsoft Surface with other tablets (like iPad) simply because the Surface is more tablet/laptop device than just a tablet.

simply (the Surface Pro) isn’t competitive as a tablet; and, with the Touch Cover or Type Cover add-ons ($120 or $130), it’s not that interesting as a notebook. (source: ZDNET.com)

 

 

New Google Maps Application for iOS

Do you have an iPhone? If you do (or planning to get one) don’t forget to check the new (updated) Google Maps application.

 

Here are few additional information:

• here’s the link to iTunes
• To read the complete review, please check the article by TUAW.com – “Review: Google Maps for iOS”
• if you don’t want to download the Google Maps application via the Apps Store – you can always use the web-based option (via Safari):

• so far the Google Maps app doesn’t look good for iPad
• more on Google Maps app, check the article from Cnet.com: “The king of maps is back and better than ever”. Here’s a video review from Cnet.com:

Mobile Application of the Day

CDOT is a mobile application from the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Here’s the link to this application on iTunes.com

Specifications:

• speeds and travel times
• road conditions
• incidents and road closures
• read work to include construction and maintenance activitires
• data from CDOT’s closed circuit television cameras

CDOT Mobile is the only App that is sanctioned by the state and has the most accurate data about what’s happening on Colorado’s highways in real-time. (Source: itunes.apple.com)