Leading Hands Through Technology » Mobile http://leadinghands.org/blog Keeping families in sync with technology Sun, 20 May 2012 22:08:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Killer Apps for iPhone, Android and Windows Phones http://leadinghands.org/blog/killer-apps-for-iphone-android-and-windows-phones/ http://leadinghands.org/blog/killer-apps-for-iphone-android-and-windows-phones/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:57:54 +0000 Marc Majers http://leadinghands.org/blog/?p=3413 Looking for the hottest apps on the web? Whether you have an iPhone, Android or Windows smartphone, then you need to check out this website. First you choose, you platform and then get hit with reviews and tips on the best applications to load up your phone. What else could you ask for if you can’t live without your Smartphone?

http://www.appstorehq.com/

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I recently had the pleasure to dine at Michael Simon's restaurant Lola. The experience, service and food were top notch. However the one thing that made me do a double take was their use of technology.

Michael Simons restaurant Lola uses the iPad for their wine list. You first select the type of wine and then you drill down to what they have in-house. You can't surf the internet or take a picture. The iPad is locked down so it is only used as a menu. The iPad wine list sure beats the printed out version because it keeps current every time it is docked.

Technology is only as strong as the people who that constantly push its creative envelope. How can you make technology work for you or your business?

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  • Review the top 200 apps
  • See review of the latest apps
  • Create a wish-list to track favorite apps
  • Keep track of all the apps on your phone

http://appshopper.com/

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I recently read in a Forbe's Article that 3-D phones will get better, but most people can'st stand looking at something in 3-D for long periods of time. Is this effect just something that we will just get used to? Is 3-D just a fad or is it really something that all of us will just have to embrace as the next wave of technology hits the world. For me personally, 3-D was always like a special treat that I looked forward to like going on a rollercoaster.

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Newsy digests the news for you. Their reporters take the latest news and narrow it down to what matters with their unique analysis. Watch news about world, U.S. politics, business, tech, entertainment, science fiction and sports.

http://www.newsy.com/

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http://www.event2mobile.com/

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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/10/technology/personaltech/10basics.html

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What states is it illegal to text and drive? 31 out of 50 states currently have a ban on texting while driving. If you get caught, the consequences are steep.

More and more states have added and enforce a ban on texting while driving and consider it as bad as driving while intoxicated. The Jonas Brothers are the most recent celebrities to endorse no texting while driving. Below is a complete list of state “Cellphone and Texting Laws” courtesy of Governor's Highway Safety Association.

http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html

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Top 10 Ways To Make Your iPhone An Office
01) Create to do lists in your notes
02) Whiteboard capture: Your iPhone’s camera works capture most whiteboards
03) Getting tasks done!: Create projects, share tasks, and even get motivational phrases from this app.
04) Use motivational wallpaper: Put David Allen’s GTD system on your iPhone with these wallpapers.
05) Use this calendar to share your schedule with friends, family, and colleagues.
06) Photo to do list: Take photos to remind yourself to take care of tasks.
07) Organize your agenda and tasks with this app for the iPhone, and you can update using Jott, Twitter, or email.
08) Keep track of the tasks you need to do with this app that syncs between your iPhone and desktop.
09) Thumb Jot: This app makes taking notes on the iPhone faster.
10) Use your iPhone as an alarm clock: Wake up, remember lunch, or just get reminded to do a task by setting your iPhone’s alarm.

http://www.internetservicedeals.com/blog/72/iphone-office-100-ways-to-turn-your-device-into-the-ultimate-productivity-tool/

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http://www.yappler.com/App/168440/Siri-Assistant.aspx

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