The Best Superhero Apps

As smartphones and other mobile devices become more prevalent in law enforcement, users and officers alike search for reference apps that quickly bring actionable information to the field - one that can be effectively used again and again.

The following Mobile Apps from the genre help to give law enforcement agents that extra edge they need to get the job done.

1. Droid Law

The ultimate legal resource for criminal justice on the go, Droid Law makes it easy to quickly reference many aspects of the law. From federal and state laws in several dozen countries including India to a seemingly endless list of regulations, codes, and procedures, this incredible legal database has everything legal reference a police officer could wish for. Surprisingly easy to use, Droid Law also lets users quickly bookmark, highlight and add notes to text.

2. Pocket First Aid and CPR

Endorsed by the American Heart Association, the Pocket First Aid and CPR application could be the difference between life and death in an emergency. Featuring hundreds of pages, images and videos of concise and searchable content that explain burns, bruises, seizures, choking, CPR, bites and many more ailments, this app can help a user save a life if emergency personnel are delayed.

3. Vehicle Identification System

The Vehicle Identification System app is an officer's helpful guide to classifying makes and models. This app helps officers identify vehicles through corroboration of witness testimony regarding suspect vehicles. The app's extensive database includes every vehicle make and model from the past decade. If a witness doesn't quite know the exact model or make of the getaway vehicle in a hit-and-run case say, an officer could use this app as a visual aid to help the witness quickly identify the vehicle.

4. iCrimeFighter LE

Perfect for gathering evidence, iCrimeFighter LE lets the layman user document data and photographs with GPS, date and time stamps. This app also makes it possible to take notes, record verbal statements and track crime trends. This system is extremely secure and can be used in full compliance with agency server guidelines irrespective of territory.

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Top Rated Apps for the Android in Q2 2014

The Google Play App Store has continued to grow in the last few months, and the second quarter of 2014 has seen some power packed apps for your perusal on your newest Android handset.

Listed below are the five catchiest apps that have caught our eye in this three month span, and will likely take your fancy too!

1. TapPath

TapPath is a compact and useful app for offering multiple actions for how many times you tap a web link. For example, one tap can launch LinkBubble, two can launch into Chrome, or three can launch it to the share menu, although all of those defaults can be changed around within the app.

If you weren't entirely sold on Link Bubble for your Android device, or should you require a little more flexibility with your mobile web browsing, TapPath has just what you need.

2. SuperBetter

SuperBetter is part task management, part game. Designed by game designer Jane McGonigal, users key in their personal goals - be it kicking bad habits, getting in shape, or a reminder on running errands. Those tasks are then framed as quests which one must complete in order to gain rewards such as mental resilience and physical resilience points. Identify 'Bad Guys' that are slowing down your progress and team up with other friends using the game for some social reinforcement.

McGonigal has long advocated for gameification to improve everyday life, and here is the cherished result.

3. Google News & Weather

Google has finally acceded to a long pending demand and put out an app that combines reading the daily headlines with local forecasts. Google News & Weather pulls in stories from thousands of sources and lets one hop between them for individual stories. There are a handful of widgets to pick from that lets you look at the news, weather, or a bit of both. The app, while preloaded on devices many months ago has only now received an update to get it upto gear.

4. Fragment

Fragment is a fresh photo editor with a particularly neat trick. A wide range of shaped filters distort your photo along clean and sharp lines, lending a kaleidoscopic skew to your shots. You can move and resize this fragment filter, change how it tweaks your image (such as by adding a hue, changing brightness, cranking saturation, or inverting colors). Once that's done, export the final product out to any major destination or feed it back into the app to apply another fragment on top.

If you're in the market for a new twist to your photos, Fragment will deliver.

5. Blur

Blur is a new application from the makers of EvolveSMS and Talon for Twitter. It brings with it a Google Now Launcher style functionality and alongside Google Now with its signature colours, it allows users and app developers to create cards and customize the experience within their device. It’s brand new but it’s definitely worth a shot if you like te Google Now Launcher but wish it could do other things too.

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Simplifying Business Processes with Mobile Apps

Considering the number of tablets, smartphones and other similar devices that are in use in modern business houses today, it is only inevitable that internal company apps dealing with supply chain management, logistics, purchasing, maintenance, service, or sales support become more commonplace. Though the market for such a realm of productivity hasn't exploded yet, most studies indicate that the next couple of years will represent a steep upward climb in the number of such apps available.

After all, the number of smartphones and tablets in all sizes of companies has obviously exploded in the last couple of years, and such a hard trend is always picking up even more speed. At the same time, the cost of being able to deploy business intelligence in every function is steeply descending, in opposite proportion to the capability of our smart devices, of our wireless and wired networks, and of both private and public cloud systems. So with costs decreasing and capabilities increasing, the time to act is clearly now. 

For the most part, it's more likely that one can already spot apps already out there that do such tasks as needed by any given organization in a general sense. There are some apps on the app stores that one can even buy for a nominal and maybe modify slightly to gear up the productivity that is needed, but it is worth it to get a headstart on creating a custom-built app for your company over the longer term, one that you have a handle over, and can redirect and experiment with flexibility at will.

While such a task can be expensive, there's often a pretty good upside of the eventual end result being tailor-made to fit the needs of every kind of employee on offer. The next step is to of course, restrict its use to only those with the valid credentials, which might prove to be a little more complex but still well within reach.

The bottomline of course, is that your organization needs to have the core competency of developing your own mobile apps that can give you competitive advantage, or having one developed from a third party to suit your requirements, rather than relying on off-the-shelf apps you and your competitors can get through various app stores. The companies that transform their business processes using mobility will achieve new levels of success in the months and years to come. 

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The Optimistic Future of Mobile and Mobile Apps

It is an open secret that innovation in the Mobile App market is being ramped up on a massive scale. Expected to be a $38 Billion market as early as next year, we have been led to believe that there exist an app for almost anything. However in the larger scheme of things, business opportunities associated with apps are merely at an infancy. From closet Social ones to the enterprise variant deployed by large companies at the other end of the spectrum, the number of use cases are booming, and this is as good a time as ever to cash in on the trend.

In 2013, the average Indian consumer spent an average of 2 hours and 38 minutes per day on smartphones and tablets. 80% of that time (2 hours and 7 minutes) was spent inside apps and only 20% (31 minutes) was spent on the mobile web. This shift from the browser to apps is visible throughout several other countries and continents as well.

Another key convergence taking place is that of mobile apps with the cloud, which will inevitably lead to smarter and smarter apps. The better thought-out and easier to use such SmartApps are, the more compelling and engaging they will be to users, which in turn will lead to increased mindshare, loyalty and profits.

Succinctly put, mobile apps provide an indispensable tool for businesses to form connections through data aggregation; and by doing so, they will push forward the future of digital marketing.

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Which Smartphone is Right For You?

Smartphones are supposed to make our lives easier. With the right smartphone, one can manage e-mails and appointments from both work and home, get directions to select locations, keep track of workouts and diets, go on an online shopping spree, share information with friends, listen to music and watch movies.

However, lots of people feel rather confused when picking a smartphone, with an entire rally of questions running through their heads. Which is the best platform of them all, Android, Windows or iPhone? How can one avoid paying for minutes or data plans he or she never uses? How can one avoid overage charges? Which phones have features worth skipping and which features are must haves? 

As naive as it might sound, the first step in picking up the right smartphone is to make sure that you actually need one. These are expensive gadgets mind, and so are the coverage plans they require.  Maybe you only need and use a phone for talking and the occasional text message. And if you already possess a GPS system and an MP3 player, you can make do with a regular phone that doesn't offer music, directions and more. Moreover, you might not even want e-mail on your phone. Getting a smartphone often means having immediate access to work emails, social media and the Web. Not everyone wants to be that connected, however.

So if you do realize that a smartphone is a perfect fit, zero in on a set budget for the same. Essentially, you have two costs to consider: the price of the phone and the price of the plan. The former is a one-time expense, but do make sure a particular phone's price is in-line with your budget before setting your heart on a certain phone.

Next up is to find the right operating system for your needs, which is basically the base platform is uses to run various programs. While they can all pretty much connect you to the web, e-mail, phone calls and texts, each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Four of the most common OSs for smartphones today are Apple's iOS, Google's Android, Microsoft's Windows Mobile and RIM's Blackberry. Unless you're a technophile, you might not even notice the differences in how each of these systems operate. What you will catch onto, however is the availability of different programs and apps across various platforms. For instance, if you're set on using a lot of apps, you might want to avoid getting as Blackberry - which in turn is great for using e-mail and Web browsing, and so on.

Lastly, once you've decided on your phone budget, operating system, carrier and plan, you've got one task left - deciding on a phone itself. Take your time on this. You may end up having the phone for two years, taking it everywhere with you and using it more than any other appliance. You need to make sure the actual phone suits your life. 

At the end of the day, allow your next smartphone to not just be smart - but a genius in itself!

Top Rated Apps for the Android in Q1 2014

The Google Play App Store has exploded in recent years, with a proliferation of Apps that can cater to your every need. The problem is that it's a rather difficult track to keep track of them, including overall trends and which ones would be perfect for your needs, or your company's.

That is why we have made this list, rounding up on the best cellphone Apps for the Android platform come every quarter, so you can read about the cream of the pie. So here we are, for the top ranked Apps of Q1, 2014 then:

1. Dropbox

Pretty much essential for anyone juggling a work and home PC, laptop, tablet or phone, Dropbox's key functionality lies in letting you access any files anywhere. It can also automatically upload photos taken on your phone to your account, meaning that after a bit of uploading and downloading, all your snaps are available on any of your devices anytime, anywhere.

2. eBay

A long time coming, eBay's cellphone portal lets your browse, watch items and buy stuff, as well as integrating a Paypal sign-in for quick purchases. Better still, Android phones increasingly have immense cameras on them, making it easier to sell items straight through the app - take a photo, upload it, whilst having most of the listing data pre-filled for you.

3. BBC Weather

Free from the BBC, this weather App arrived late to the weather party in the first month of the year, and delivered a completely stonking, triple-A meteorological experience. A variety of stylish widgets, long-range forecasts, location-aware settings and support for multiple locations make finding out how much it is raining everywhere a joy!

4. Google Keep

Google has a new cross-platform note-taking tool. Called the Keep, the major has recently also started pre-loading it as part of the core Android feature set. It comes with a stylish widget, integrates Voice Dictation, and also syncs with the Chromebook - should you own one. A reat way of coordinating mobile and laptop lives, overall.

5. FlightRadar24

One for the flight nerds, FlightRadar 24 pulls open data from air traffic control departments worldwide, letting you see exactly which flights are up there generating that attractive vapour trail. As well as listing all local flights, the app can also use Android's positioning tools to work out what you're looking at, making it dead simple to point your phone at the sky and get flight details pinged straight back.

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Why Get an Enterprise App?

Up until a couple of years ago, the conception of the average Mobile App meant applications permitting weather look-ups and Angry Birds, and their companions in similar genres. Now however, apps are becoming an essential client interface to the enterprise. That means recognizing that app development requires the same skills and deliberation as designing any other type of enterprise portal.

With the Enterprise Apps World convention coming up, we examine how you can take advantage of the skyrocketing boom in enterprise applications and possibly explore dedicated app stores for the same.

An Enterprise Software Application, often abbreviated to a simpler ESA is purpose-designed computer software used to satisfy the needs of an organization rather than individual users. Such organizations can vary from businesses, schools, interest-based user groups and clubs, retailers, or governments, and the list of such organizations within each of those categories and more only continues to grow, spelling a booming cycle for enterprise developers worldwide.

Succinctly put; as more businesses operate 24/7 and seek to expand globally, those most likely to succeed will embrace enterprise mobility as a key communications strategy. Box.com for example, provides a storage system service for business related files that allows employee access from any device that he or she may own. Besides facilitating communication, it encourages collaboration about those files anytime of the day.

Enterprise Apps are thereby here to stay, and firms that adopt their technological intricacies will no doubt leave their less-illustrious counterparts in the dust. Should you require an Enterprise App for your company, feel free to get in touch with the App Me In Sales Team at www.appmein.com, who specialize in building Mobile Apps of various kinds and on most popular platforms.

The Ultimate Mobile Phone Etiquette Guide!

The modern rules of phone etiquette have always been unspoken variables – with texting during a face-to-face conversation and chatting at the checkouts among the biggest faux pas. According to us at the App Me In team, casually follow the dos and dont's below - half a dozen each - and you should be more than safe!

Do's

1. Do think about the choice and volume of your ringtone. You don't want to startle people back to life, or play a funky tune inside a melancholic doctor's clinic.
2. Do keep inappropriate conversations about money, relationships and work private. And never under any circumstances give out sensitive bank or credit card details in say, a crowded underground commute, for you'll just be asking for trouble.
3. Do watch where you are walking when texting and emailing, lest you collide with a stringent lamppost or worse, an oncoming vehicle.
4.  Do consider earphone volumes when watching movies on your cellphone whilst on public transport or a quiet area. You don't want fifty people to listen in on your choice of music or a podcast, do you?
5. Lastly, Do turn off your phone in important social situations - weddings, meetings and even at the cinema - that call can always be saved for later when there are way more important things going on around you.

Dont's

1. Don't carry on phone conversations when making a transaction in a shop, bank or restaurant. Pay attention to numbers and fine details - you really don't want to get them wrong especially when dealing with personal finances.
2. Don't use your phone or tablet when eating with family. Not only will you likely end up with a greasy screen - but more importantly - it's rude!
3. Don't check your phone constantly when out with someone. Give them your full attention.
4. Don't forward on 'round robin' messages. Nobody likes them, and don't fuel their ire by making them have to read pointless drab such as that.
5. And finally, Don't leave CAPS LOCK ON when texting or emailing. No one likes being perceived to be shouted at, not you either!

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The Cream of the Newly Released Smartphone Crop

The Barcelona-based Mobile World Congress is rapidly becoming one of the most important events in the tech calendar. It's been a launchpad for generations of flagship smartphones from the likes of Sony, HTC, Samsung and more, and it now covers the most exciting emerging trends in consumer technology, including wearables and the Internet of Things.

For now though, we'll just stick to the smartphones from among them all, and here were the most eye-catching releases from the event just gone by:

1. Samsung Galaxy S5

Day one's biggest reveal was likely the Samsung Galaxy S5 from anybody's perspective, the company's new flagship phone. It's a powerful quad-core mobile with a number of intriguing features and what seems like less of the gimmickry that has loaded up previous Galaxy S phones. Samsung was keen to hammer the consumers slogan again, and that surfaced in an improved camera, better build quality, built-in fitness features and a fingerprint scanner. In short, a logical upgrade to its predecessor.

2. LG G3

LG have been a recent entrant into the Android market, but it's better late than never. The G3 was pushed out as their top of the line phone, and that's a misnomer in itself for what is essentially a phablet sized device. Coupled with a scrumptious screen among other features, LG has quite clearly hit the Silicon gym with this one and wouldn't surprise the neutral if the power packed number of megapixels and fingerprint scanning hardware support result in this one selling like hot cakes.

3. Sony Xperia Z2

Sony's tried and tested Xperia design returns with a slightly slimmer waterproof body. It also has a newly integrated digital noise cancellation feature for clearer calls, and that makes it appeal forthright to the developing markets around the world. It's got a boost in the power department too, with a quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 processor and 3GB of RAM which should handle Android 4.4 KitKat with ease. A 20.7MP camera finishes off the spec list, and that should be a wholesome enough phone for today's luxury market to latch onto for the year to come.

4. Nokia X

If you were diving into the Nokia Normandy rumour from a year ago, this Android offering from the Finnish manufacturer shouldn't come as a surprise. The entire troika in fact, of the X, X+ and XL all run a heavily modified version of Android in any case, and like the Kindle Fire HDX series of tablets, there's no native Google Play Store. Instead, users will have access to Nokia's own App Store. There will also be baked-in Microsoft Services including Onedrive, Outlook and Skype as one would expect, but the fact that such a device was launched in the first place has surely warped many.

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