Applications of the Day: Movies

It’s the Oscars time, so why not to check what kind of movie -editing mobile applications are available.

iMovie mobile application:

• make beautiful HD movies anywhere, the fast and fun application
• browse and play projects in the Marquee view
• create Hollywood-style trailers or sophisticated home movies. Choose from 12 trailers with stunning graphics
• users can add videos, photos, music and sound effects
• users can choose from a selection of 8 unique themes, each with its own set of titles, transitions, and music
• publish directly from iMovie to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and CNN iReport
• send to the Camera Roll and share in an email or via iMessage
• use AirPlay to stream video to your HDTV over Wi-Fi with Apple TV
• and many more features …

available on iPad ($4.99) – iTunes.com

VidTrim Pro – video editor and organizer for Android.

• simple video-editing application
• features like trimming, frame grabbing, video effects, extract audio (convert to MP3) and transcoding (convert to MP4)
• additions effects like: Black&White, Negate, Pixellate, Posterize, Glow, etc.
• share videos (via email, YouTube, etc.)

available on Android phones ($2.84) – GooglePlay

Magisto – Magical Video Editor

• intelligent video editor that stitches video clips together
• adds fancy transitions
• lets you spice thing up with an audio track of your own
• the editing process is automated for users convenience
• you don’t have to be a video editor or know anything about video editing at all. Think of Magisto as your own private video editor – Magisto will analyze your footage and splice it together for you, creating a professional looking movie – an edit that you’ll be proud to share with your friends

available on Android smartphones (free) – GooglePlay 

available on iPhone (free) – iTunes.com

AndroMedia Video Editor

• a video editor that can trim and put videos together, and transitions to them for both the audio and video clips
• overlay title effects
• export movies in standard definition or HD (320p 480p 720p)
• drag and drop video clips for easy video editing

available on Android smartphones (free) – GooglePlay

 

Usually I try to share information about mobile applications that are not very expensive but today I decided to present TouchEdit video editing app ($49.99)

Specifications:

• it’s a frame-accurate video editing system for iPad
• to perform edits, users have two monitors – a source and a record monitor – controlled by two corresponding filmstrips
• users control the filmstrips by running their fingers back and forth across them, using gestures to perform edits
• TouchEdit’s timeline based editor also enables users to interact directly with the video and eight channels of audio

TouchEdit is available on iPad – iTunes.com

more tutorials for TouchEdit app, please visit TouchEditPro

 

 

How to Share Files from Your iPhone: ProxToMe

ProxToMe mobile application sends files from iPhone to everyone nearby.

“ProxToMe helps you discover people nearby and easily share digital content with them in real-time.”

Specifications:

• share digital content (files) from your Dropbox with one or many users instantly
• connect with Facebook
• once you “slide to Dropbox”, the file someone just sent you saves to the auto created “ProxToMe” folder within your Dropbox account

ProxToMe website

Available for iPhone – iTunes.com

Devices SIG Feb. Meeting

We had another great Devices SIG meeting. This time Nancy Collins, Bob Crawford and Leon Chapman talked about eBooks, Newsstand, Reference, iUniversity applications.

The presentation is available here

see you at the next Devices SIG meeting – March 19th, 2013

Facebook – Friendly Reminder

“The bad news: Facebook was one of the victims of what it called a “sophisticated attack,” whereby some of its employees’ laptops were inflicted with malware, and the investigation into the source of the attack is still ongoing. The good news: The social network said it found no evidence that user data were compromised.”

 

Good to know about the “good news” but just in case a friendly reminder: update your Facebook password and when you do that make sure is strong.

more information – http://allfacebook.com/facebook-security-thwarts-malware-attack_b110953

In Case of Emergency – Mobile Applications

Do you know what mobile applications to check in case of emergency?

In case of disaster – “what to do guide” mobile applications:

• Disaster Readiness ($1.49/$1.99) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com and Android GooglePlay
• iEmergency ($0.99) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com
• Disaster Survival Guide ($1.36) – for Android GooglePlay
• Emergency Supply List ($1.99) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com

 

Weather mobile applications:

• iHurricane HD (free) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com 
• Hurricane – American Red Cross (free) –  for Android  GooglePlay and iPhone/iPad iTunes.com
• The Weather Channel app (free) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com and Android GooglePlay
• MyRadar Weather (free) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com and Android GooglePlay
• NOAA Hi-Def Radar ($0.99) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com
• iMap Weather Radio ($9.99) – for iPhone/iPad iTunes.com

 

Application of the Day: Flickr [video]

Do you need another place online where you can share your photos? Think about Flickr.com

By the end of 2012 Yahoo! published a Flickr mobile application.

“Get the power of the world’s largest photo-sharing site in the palm of your hand!”

Specification:

• capture and create stunning photos. Take photos with the app’s easy-to-use camera and make them your own with all new filters, editing features, and geo-tagging (so you can add the location to specific photo)
• share your photos with anyone, anywhere. Instantly hare with your Flickr groups and Facebook, Twitter , Tumblr or email contacts.
• discover the world through photos. The most interesting images in the world live on Flickr. Rediscover the world and be inspired by the Flickr community of photo hobbyists
• experience high-quality, high-resolution photos. Flickr maintains the original quality of your photos so they look as crisp and stunning as the moment you snapped the photo.

Availability:

• iOS- iTunes.com
• Android: GooglePlay
• Windows Phone

Flickr mobile application video review

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Google Nexus 4 [video]

Need a new smartphone? Why not Google Nexus 4?

• Nexus 4 comes with the latest version of Google Now to bring you just the right information at just the right time. It shows you how much traffic to expect before you leave for meeting
• You ask – Google answers. Voice search allows you to speak your query and get a response immediately. Google can speak back to you
• Navigate your world with Google Maps. With turn-by-turn GPS navigation, live traffic info, and integrated driving, walking and public transit directions, getting from A to B has never been easier
• A smarter keyboard. Writing messages is easier than ever – glide your finger over the letters to compose emails or texts in a snap. The keyboard can also anticipate and predict the next word you’re looking for. Type with one hand and you can finish entire sentences in a flash just by selecting suggested words.
• 8MP camera and record HD video
• 4.7″ display
• GooglePlay. 700,000 applications and games. Get all the apps and games you love on Nexus 4

 

iPhone5 vs. Nexus 4 vs. Lumia 920 review:

Google Nexus 4 review:

Microsoft Surface Pro (Again)

I know we talked about Surface Pro – the new kind on the block for some time but it’s worth to mention about few updates.

“We’re still completely enraptured by the idea of a full-featured device that can properly straddle the disparate domains of lean-forward productivity and lean-back idleness. Sadly, we’re still searching for the perfect device and OS combo that not only manages both tasks, but excels at them. The Surface Pro comes about as close as we’ve yet experienced, but it’s still compromised at both angles of attack. When trying to be productive, we wished we had a proper laptop and, when relaxing on the couch, we wished we had a more finger-friendly desktop interface — though more native Windows 8 apps might solve the problem by keeping us from having to even go there.”

If you plan to purchase a new tablet or would like to know more about this little but very powerful Microsoft Surface Pro. Engadet.com published very interesting and complex article: “Microsoft Surface Pro review”

6 Mobile Applications for You

Mashable.com created a list of mobile applications you might find interesting, here are few apps from the list:

• Edamam – recipe finder. Application focused on highly visual presentation. To download this app go to: iTunes (for iPhone, iPad) or GooglePlay (for Android)

• Flashlight – yes there is that kind of application available on your smartphone. To download this app go to: iTunes (for iPhone, iPad) or GooglePlay (for Android)
• Find My Car – all you need to do is to enter your car’s parking space using the phone’s GPS coordinates (by taking a photo of your car in it’s place or just typing little note like “Parked on 100th St.”). When it’s time to find your car, just hit the “Find My Car” button and it’ll even navigate you there. To download this app go to: iTunes (for iPhone, iPad) or GooglePlay (for Android)

 

• Vision Test – in case you want to test your vision, here’s the application for that. To download this app go to: iTunes (for iPhone, iPad) or GooglePlay (for Android)

• Draw Something – and here’s a game you might like to play with your family and friends. You’re given a word to draw like “truck” or “farmer”. You do your best, using simple drawing tools and then send your creation to your gamemate. To download this app go to: iTunes (for iPhone, iPad) or GooglePlay (for Android)

• My Fitness Pal – need a calorie counter and diet tracker? this application helps you stay on track to achieve specific wellness goals. To download this app go to: iTunes (for iPhone, iPad) or GooglePlay (for Android)