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  • Wifarer Feature

    Behind the Curtain: A conversation with Wifarer

    Posted Aug 17 2012 by Scott Webster in Software Reviews with 1 Comment

    Location-based stuff has long been one of our favorite types of applications and features for Android.  Having a GPS and Wi-Fi device in your pocket has presented us with a number of great services and apps for Android, each of which has its own selling …

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  • Whoshere Feature

    WhosHere brings location-based social discovery to Android

    Posted Jun 5 2012 by Scott Webster in News with 3 Comments

    After tallying up million of users on Apple’s iOS, WhosHere has launched it location-based social discovery platform on Android.  Available immediately for free, WhosHere lets users connect with like-minded folks, discover that new special someone, or just keep in touch.  Log in, create a profile, …

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  • Stay Safe with the Fully Customizable, All-in-One Digital Flare Gun, MyFlare [VIDEO]

    Posted Aug 1 2011 by Scott Webster in News with 9 Comments

    Have you ever found yourself in a rough part of town, not knowing which stranger’s smile is real and which has sinister implications?  Maybe you’ve been stranded on the side of the highway on your way home from another rough day of work.  There are …

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  • GPS War Heats Up as Garmin Acquires Navigon AG

    Posted Jun 14 2011 by Scott Webster in News with 0 Comments

    Garmin Ltd. and Navigon AG announced this afternoon that they have agreed to terms which will see Garmin to acquire the privately held German navigation company. Barring any snags in the regulatory approval process, the deal will have Navigon operating as a subsidiary of Garmin, …

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  • Beta Test This: Nearparent

    Posted Apr 13 2011 by Scott Webster in News with 6 Comments

    Nearparent Ltd. is looking for beta testers for their Nearparent application for Android handsets. The free application works on devices running 2.1 or higher and can be downloaded from the Android Market immediately. The aim of Nearparent is to help parents and children live a …

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  • Finally! 7-Eleven’s Slurpee Gets an Android App of its Own

    Posted Dec 7 2010 by Scott Webster in News with 1 Comment

    Ever find yourself driving around, wondering where the nearest 7-Eleven location was?  No?  Okay, let’s pretend you really need your Slurpee fix and don’t feel like using Google Maps or Search to hunt down the convenience store.  Wouldn’t it be great if you had a …

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  • Navigon’s MobileNavigator Comes to United States

    Posted Oct 27 2010 by Scott Webster in News with 0 Comments

    Starting today, American Android users can finally get their hands on Navigon’s on-board navigation application, MobileNavigator. The includes some really terrific features including Reality Scanner, which meshes your phone’s camera with Navigon’s POI database to project them directly onto your screen.

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  • App Review: Foursquare

    Posted Jul 3 2010 by Paul Weston in Software Reviews with 10 Comments

    Social Networking has become the leading way of communicating with friends, both current and from our past.  With Foursquare, you can check-in to places, become mayor, and earn badges, all while stalking your friends!  It’s a very easy to understand application – basically, find a …

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  • WHERE Update Encourages User-Generated Content

    Posted Jan 25 2010 by Scott Webster in News with 2 Comments

    WHERE, a popular location-based app that helps users find cheap gas prices, movie showtimes, and more, has been recently updated.  Now, rather than simply giving you relevant information, they have made it possible to add your own content.  For instance, if you arrive at a …

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