Documents2Go App
Name: Documents2Go
Type: Document management, Mobile, Convenience , Information
Purpose
- Supports latest Microsoft Office & Adobe formats (doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx
& pdf) Word To Go supports rich formatting including bold, italics, underline, font color,
alignment, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, bookmarks, comments, footnotes,
endnotes, track-changes, word count, find & replace, etc.
- Sheet To Go offers powerful data computation with support for 111 functions, cell,
number and sheet formatting, row and column preferences, auto-fit options, freeze
panes, sort, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, charting, etc.
- Slideshow To Go allows you to effortlessly “flick” through slides, review notes,
rehearse timing and make last minute modifications to presentations when on the go.
- PDF To Go provides high-fidelity viewing of important reference materials with
options for page view, word wrap, auto-rotate, bookmarks, search, select and copy
text, and more…
- Total access with support for attachments, password-protected files, built-in file
browser, memory card support, and new Live Folder for recently used documents
- Localized in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian
Portuguese, Japanese, traditional and simplified Chinese
- New Zoom Controls
- Supports Android 2.0 devices like the Motorola DROID & Nexus One
- Optimizations for higher resolution screens
- View and update charts
- Smaller application size
- Unlock key available for all regions
- Localized in more languages
Pros:
Documents To Go Android App brings Microsoft Office editing capabilities to the
Android OS! Although one thing I do miss about Windows Mobile smartphones is mobile
Office built in (at no additional charge). Documents To Go Android App allows you to
read, write and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
What’s also cool, you can add formatting to documents such as; bold, italics, underline, font color,
alignment, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, bookmarks, comments, footnotes,
endnotes, track-changes, etc (complete Features Matrix here). DataViz released
another app that compliments Documents To Go called RoadSync, which allows you
receive emails with Direct Push via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, get contacts and
attachments.
Documents To Go Android App is very useful for reading and working on
Office documents on the go. Documents To Go Android App is not difficult to use, the
“Menu” button reveals any special features and formating. The user interface is
simple and optimized for mobile document editing. Use the “Menu” button to reveal
additional features.
Cons:
- Doesn’t let you update PowerPoint presentations on the handheld
- Bundled versions include confusing add-on kit options
- Expensive.
Available for: Android , iphone , ipad, Blackberry, Palm OS,
Windows Mobile .
Application: Client side
Cost:
Standard: $29.99
Professional (Bundle*): Free*
Premium: $49.99
Total Office: $89.99
More Details:
Edit documents and spreadsheets on your handheld with Documents to Go Professional
Edition. Documents To Go frees you from having to lug the laptop around just to use
your important word processing and spreadsheet files like Word and Excel. Work with
them right on your Palm OS handheld instead. Take Word, Excel, and other files with
you on your Palm OS handheld. There is no need to specially format your desktop
files for the handheld because Documents To Go does it for you. Simply drag your
files into the desktop application and the next time you synchronize, those files
will be moved to the handheld. Documents To Go lets you edit your files on the Palm
handheld anywhere, anytime. Documents To Go is the most complete product available
for managing Office documents on your Palm device. It’s a must-have for anyone who
regularly uses both a Palm and Microsoft Office.
Hardware and Software Requirement:Android , iphone , ipad, Blackberry, Palm
OS, Windows Mobile
Download from:
http://www.dataviz.com/products/documentstogo/
External Links:
1.Documents2Go Application Site
2.
Beats Evernote
Opera Mini
Name: Opera Mini
Type: Mobile Internet Browser
Opera is a mobile Internet browser. Users can browse and visit their favorite websites on the go. Its well-designed user interface allows users to navigate gracefully and efficiently on both touchscreen and keypad devices. It has variety of features like tabbed browsing, download manager and Opera turbo. Users can also put their personal touch by selecting their preferred theme.
Purpose:
Opera is mobile Internet browser that enables users to connect on the web with the use of a mobile device.
Pro’s:
· Tabbed browsing
· Portable
· A visual Speed Dial – it launches users’ favorite Web sites with a single click.
· Sleek interface- its user interface allows graceful and efficient navigation on both touchscreen and keypad devices
· It has a download manager
· Users can choose their preferred themes
· It has Opera Turbo that compresses data up to 80%
Con’s:
· It requires Internet and WIFI access
· Doesn’t pull down the mobile version of popular sites
· Occasional crashes and bugs
· Devices with low memory will struggle with tabbed browsing
· No compatibility between saved pages in Opera Mini 4 and 5
Available for: Symbian OS Phones, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Android
Application: This tool is available for download for free at Opera’s Website (http://www.opera.com/mobile)
More Details:
Opera has variety of versions. These include Opera Mini 4.2, Opera Mini 5.x, and Opera Mobile 10
Location:
http://www.opera.com/mobile/download/pc/
http://www.brothersoft.com/opera-mobile-download-72156.html
External Links:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2053066,00.asp?tab=FullReview
Phone Halo Protect App
Name: Phone Halo Protect
Type: Protection, Locator
Phone Halo Protect is an application or software bundled with a Bluetooth device. The software can be downloaded and installed in mobile phones for convenience. It prevents users from losing or misplacing their daily items of value like keys, wallets, purse and similar items. It can easily find misplaced items by ringing the device attached to the item. It can also locate missing valuables by using its GPS tracking feature.
Purpose:
Phone Halo Protect prevents lost or misplacement of user’s everyday items such as keys, wallets, or purse.
Pro’s:
· The App comes for free
· Can prevent loss of items and even help find valuables
· It protects users data by locking the phone when it’s left behind
· Saves battery by using Bluetooth and not continuously using GPS
· Takes a snapshot of the location of the users’ lost or misplaced item when it’s out of range
· It rings the Phone Halo sensor – for fast, easy and convenient way of finding the item
· Users can customize alert settings of their Phone Halo
Con’s:
· · No charge level indicator of the Bluetooth device
· Needs improvement on the Bluetooth device on locating the phone
Available for: Blackberry, Android, iPhone (coming soon)
Application: This tool is available at for free download at the Blackberry’s and Android’s app websites.
More Details:
The Bluetooth device can be purchased at phone halos’ website (www.phonehalo.com). The Phone Halo software is compatible with Android version 2.0 and higher and Blackberry OS 4.5 and higher. Phone Halo for iPhone is coming soon.
Locations:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/7267
http://www.androidapps.com/finance/apps/294046-phone-halo-phone-halo-llc
External Links:
http://www.facebook.com/phonehalo
My BackUp Pro Ap
Name: My BackUP Pro
Type: Backup,Storage, Mobile, Convenience , Information
Purpose
- Ability to backup both data and application install APK files.
- Data can be backed up to our online Secured Servers. In case of a lost phone (or
damaged phone\memory card), information is still retrievable.
- Device, and Online, data viewers allow you to view your backed up data without the
need to restore the data.
- Automatic scheduled backups.
- MyBackup backs up more data than anyone else on Android.
- One of the top most popular paid Android applications, from any category, on the
Android Market.
- Top customer satisfaction rating.
- All Android phones and versions supported.
- Has the best cross-Android-platform support available (Even supporting HTC Sense
UI backup\restore\migration).
Pros:
MyBackup Pro 2.3 is a Data Backup Software product from dioneldelacruz.com, MyBackup
Pro is the easiest, most handy and most user friendly program application that will
easily and quickly backup your files for safe keeping.Keeping your data safe is
crucial. Backup copies of your work is a must. Dont lose your work again and back it
up with MyBackup Pro.MyBackup Pro has an easy-to-use interface that makes it easy
for just about everyone to navigate.
Have peace of mind in knowing that your work is backed up. The license of this file & disk software is Free Trial Software, the price is $9.95, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you
want to get a full or nolimited version of MyBackup Pro, you can buy this file &
disk software. My BackUp Pro offers a secure server service at rerware.com that
allows for either a manual back at your discretion or a scheduled one on a regular
basis. This gives you the ability to back all the apps currently installed on your
phone along with a myriad of other things. These include contacts, bookmarks, system
settings, playlists, alarms and much, much more.Once this is completed, you will
have the ability to restore any or all the data to a new phone. There are five
buttons on the main menu that allow different selections to be made for the restore.
They are Back Up, Restore, Schedule, View and Manage.Back Up is self-explanatory.
This button allows for the back up to be sent either to the SD card or the server.
From this location, you will be able to select exactly which items you wish to save
to upload to the new phone, sort of like a spring cleaning function.The Schedule
button will allow for frequent backups to the secure server in case your phone
should ever be lost or stolen.
Cons:
Nothing much to point out…
Available for: Android, Blackberry
Application: Client side
Cost: $4.99
More Details:
MyBackup Pro is a very effective, sleek and useful tool that can be picked up at the
Google Android Marketplace. If you need to backup your data due to it’s important
nature, or you simply want to transfer your Android devices information to another
Google Android device this is a must have application.
Hardware and Software Requirement: Android or Blackberry
Download from:
http://www.rerware.com/Android/MyBackup.apk – For Android
http://www.rerware.com/BlackBerry/MyBackupPro.jad – For Blackberry
External Links:
1. CNET UK
awards MyBackup Pro the Best Backup Tool for Android and one of The Best Android
Apps of 2010.
2.
recommends Android users to use MyBackup Pro to secure their phones.
3. Android.com
features MyBackup Pro as one of the best Top Paid applications in the Android
Market.
Paypal for Blackberry
Name: Blackberry Paypal
Type: Money processor, Finance
Paypal is a mobile tool that allows users to do personal banking activities straight from their Blackberry smartphones. Users can send money to their friends and family, on the go. Besides sending money, users can also check balance, view past transactions, and shop online. A PIN or password set up by the user gives it more security to avoid unauthorized use.
Purpose:
Paypal is a secure way to send and receive money, whenever and wherever you are in the world.
Pro’s:
· Allows users to check balance
kberry
· Easy for users to send money
· Allows viewing of past transactions
· Provides extra security – every payment transaction is confirmed with a PIN or password which is set up by the user.
· Users can send money directly from the contact list
· Portable
· It is free to download
Con’s:
· It requires Wifi or Internet access
· Users can’t transfer money to bank account
Available for: Blackberry
Application: This tool is available for download for free at Blackberry’s App store (www.appworld.blackberry.com)
More Details:
Paypal can also be accessed using the browser of the mobile phone by going to m.paypal.com. Paypal app is compatible with BlackBerry smartphone operating system 4.2.0 or higher.
Location:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/5215
External Links:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/mobile/MobileBlackBerry-outside
http://www.berryreview.com/2008/04/21/paypal-mobile-for-your-blackberry-3/
Skype App
Name: Skype
Type: Communication, Chat, Calls
Skype is a communication tool that offers chat services, video calls, and voice calls. It has been around for years but just recently, it released an application for Android phones called Skype for Android. This app allows voice and text chat to the mobile phone. It also allows users to call over WI-FI and 3G. Users can access their Skype credits, manage buddy list, read saved conversations and toggle between chat conversations.
Purpose:
Skype for Android is used to stay in touch with friends via text chat and voice calls directly from an Android phone.
Pro’s:
· It allows users to call over Wi-Fi or 3G
· Portable – Users can send text chat or make call using the phone
· User will see same contact list he have if he have a Skype in a computer.
· It can send and receive instant messages for free.
· It is free for download
Con’s:
· The call over Wi-Fi is limited to the U.S.
· Won’t work with Samsung Galaxy S
· It is not available in Android market in China and Japan
· Operator/Network charges will apply when used on a mobile data connection
· It is compatible with Android 2.1 operating system and above
Available for: Android
Application: This tool is available for download for free at www.androidapps.com. Alternatively, it can be downloaded from the phone’s browser.
More Details:
Skype was tested using HTC and Motorola devices which run on Android OS 2.1 and above. It may work on phones with lower operating systems than 2.1 but Skype cannot guarantee the compatibility of the app and as well as its full functionality.
Locations:
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/apps/390719-skype-skype
External Links:
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android/
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/10/android.html
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-skype-android-lite-Cqi.aspx
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/skype-app-arrives-in-android-market-still-wifi-only/
Audible App for Android
Name: Audible
Type: Audiobooks
Audible for Android is a portable mobile tool for Android mobile phones. This allows users to carry audio books in the convenience of their mobile devices. This is a free application and features the most comprehensive audio books. Upon downloading and installation, users get 7 selections of some favorite authors as starting audio books.
Purpose:
· Users can browse and listen to their favorite audio books through Audible anytime anywhere
Pro’s:
· It is free to download and use
· Users can browse through Audible by recent releases, the title, the author, or the length of the audiobook
· It allows users to download audiobooks
· The audio quality is very clear
· Users can set up sleep mode from 15 minutes to one hour
· It allows chapter navigation and provides annotated bookmarks
· Prospective users can test its service before creating an account.
Con’s:
· Its share feature is not working
Available for: Android
Application: This tool is available for download for free at http://www.androidapps.com/
More Details:
More audiobooks are available in Audible’s website at www.audible.com. Foreign languages are coming soon for audible like audible.co.uk, audible.de, and audible.fr.
Location:
http://www.androidapps.com/education/apps/351148-audible-for-android-audible-inc
External Links:
http://www.appstorehq.com/audibleforandroid-android-305105/app#reviews
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/091810-audible-for.html