![]() Of course you know you can buy ebooks and audiobooks for your Android device, but you also can borrow ebooks and audiobooks, for free, from your local library - with no more late fees.Īs long as you have your library card and the free OverDrive Media Console () app installed on your favorite phone or tablet, you’re in business.įirst, download and install the app from Google Play and once installed, you’ll be prompted to create an Adobe ID, if you don’t already have one, and authorize it to work with OverDrive. Alternatively, Symantec also sells Norton 360 Multi-Device, for $69.99/year, which supports up to five devices, including PCs, Macs, phones and tablets. The app is free to try but $29.99/year to buy. There’s also an option to use the device’s built-in front-facing camera to take a photo of anyone using your device once you list it as missing. Should your phone or tablet become lost or stolen, you can use a text message or a web portal () to remotely lock your device locate your phone or tablet on a map wipe the data clean send a message to whomever finds your device or have it chime loudly, in case you’ve misplaced your phone. The anti-theft feature is quite impressive. One of the best I’ve tested is Symantec’s Norton Mobile Security (), which not only protects your device from viruses and other malware but also locks down your privacy settings, scans Google Play downloads and memory cards for threats and helps you find your lost or stolen phone.Īlong with security and privacy controls, this app lets you set up call blocking - simply enter the name and/or number of anyone whose calls or texts you want to block. Given how common malware (malicious software) is becoming on mobile devices, it might pay to protect your data with security software. Plus, it includes one year of “cloud” syncing over cellular connectivity (and then costs $14.95/quarter after that for this feature).ĭejaOffice includes multiple features such as support for Microsoft Exchange, advanced search, CRM (customer relationship management) tools, five different calendar views and colored-coded categories. While DejaOffice and its core features are free, CompanionLink costs $49.95 after the 14-day free trial in order to sync your information over Wi-Fi or USB. Specifically, DejaOffice works with CompanionLink software on a personal computer (from the same company), so whenever you update something in Outlook - a calendar appointment, contact, note, journal entry or task - it’ll automatically be updated on your Android device (or vice-versa). Speaking of Microsoft Office support, DejaOffice () is one of the most reliable ways to sync your ’droid with Outlook on a PC or Mac. ![]() Along with support for email, this app also lets you import and export files to popular cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and others.Ī Shareplay tab lets you give a wireless presentation using your Android device. And gesture support means you can flick, swipe and tap to get your work done - even with one hand. pdf.Ī built-in file manager automatically organizes your files. Need to view, create or edit popular Microsoft Office docs, such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint files?Īndroid users can download and use the free Kingsoft Office (), a Microsoft Office alternative that supports nearly 25 kinds of files including. ![]() While free, be forewarned you’ll need to sign up for Aviate and wait for a confirmation email, or ask a friend to invite you to be part of the beta. You also can add photos and widgets to your main home screen, if you like. Specifically, swipe to the left, right or down to see apps cleverly segregated by time of day or the location you’re in, as well as automatically organized by type of app (Productivity, Games, Music, etc) and listed alphabetically once you swipe again to the left. ![]() The app re-skins your device by replacing the usual black background with clean, white wallpaper and a smarter way to organize your apps. ![]() If you’re looking for something worthy to download to your ’droid-based phone or tablet, consider this handful of apps - many of which are exclusive to the platform.ĭesigned and developed “with smiles” by Yahoo in San Francisco, Aviate () is considered an intelligent home screen for your Android device. Oh sure, Apple can boast a very successful App Store - customers spent $10 billion dollars on apps there in 2013 - but the Google Play store has now caught up in the number of apps available for Android smartphones and tablets, each at about 1.2 million at last count.Īfter all, the open-platform Android enjoys a larger smartphone install base than Apple’s iPhone, and as of last month, Android tablets are outselling iPad, Gartner said. When it comes to downloadable applications, iPhone and iPad seem to get all the love, no? ![]()
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