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Addons Detector App for Android Review

Android apps that you install in your device come with different types of add-ons that let the applications to perform certain specific functions. For example, there are add-ons for showing ads, gathering analytics, social gaming add-ons etc. Addons Detector app for Android scans your installed apps, and let you know which app uses which all add-ons, and based on the said info, you can choose to uninstall any app that you think is breaching your security bubble. Addons Detector Android App may be downloaded for free from Google Play.

How Addons Detector App Works?

You might not be bothered much about gaming or licensing add-ons. But the add-ons that have a role in showing the annoying push notification ads (the ones that appear in notification bar/pull-down menu) can be guarded against using Addons Detector. On scanning, if you find any such add-ons, simply uninstall them. Addons Detector offers multiple filtering options. For example, you can search and filter apps based on their install dates, or based on what system access permissions they are using. Further, the app comes with a ‘notification monitor’ that lets you know exactly which apps put the notifications there.

The ‘donate’ version of the app comes with a live scanner that scans newly installed and updated apps for selected add-on categories and displays a notification if they are found. This is equivalent to being a premium user, and in order to be one, you have to make donations through inapp billing. The user interface is well laid out, colorful, ordered, and easy to read. However, Addons Detector Android app can’t provide 100% precision in detecting add-ons. For example, there are add-ons that are integrated in larger SDKs, and the developer doesn’t need to use them, although the app detects them. But for most users, this should not be of any trouble whatsoever.

Final Thoughts

Addons Detector app for Android gives you more control over your apps, and what they do from within your smart phone. If you think that some app has overstepped the line, you can safely uninstall them. The app gives reliable results, even though it is not 100% perfect. But then no app is entirely foolproof. Verdict: Addons Detector app is a must have for your Android phone if you tend to regularly install lots of apps/games from Google Play Store.

Pocket App for Android Review

Read It Later Pro, Pocket’s earlier avatar, was as paid app. But the recent version of the app, which lets users to download online content for offline viewing, is available for free from Google Play Store. Using Pocket App for Android, you can download any type of online content such as photos, videos, articles, images etc.

How Pocket App Works?

Pocket app for Android lets you download videos, images, photos, articles and images into your smartphone devices, to read/view later. And what stands out is the minimalist design of the app. It follows the Holo ICS conventions, but with some light and silver elements thrown in that the users might eventually appreciate. Once installed, Pocket is quite easy to use. When you see something you like, simply tap to add it to Pocket bookmark or send the concerned URL by copying the same to Pocket address by email. Now, when you open the app, you can find all the information that you’ve saved into it. You can tag, rename, or move the items in the app, or you can opt to view and read it anytime later, even if you’re offline. Tagging also lets you search specific items/resources with ease.

Pocket app for Android only saves the text and images in an article so that you’ll only get the important bits. Also, Pocket application does not load full-size images initially; if you want to view the photos specifically, just tap on it and the pictures will zoom in on a thumbnail. You can mark an item as read, or star it, change text size/font, vary brightness, or switch between day and night modes from the navigation bar at the bottom. Using the navigation bar on top, you can refresh an article or toggle between web and minimal views. Videos and photos are handled using an internal media player. The best part of Pocket is that syncs all downloaded content across phones, tablets, and PCs so that you only need to download contents in one of the devices, and it’ll be accessible from all other devices.

Pocket App only works with Android versions 2.2 or higher.

Conclusion

Pocket app for Android is a user’s delight. It comes handy to those who are confronted with lots of online information, but does not have the time to gobble it up at once. The user interface is clean and easy to read. Plus the app comes with bulk editing tools to quickly apply tags or sort your viewing/reading lists with ease. Overall, a near complete package as far as saving online contents locally in your Android device goes.

Forecast App for Android Review

Forecast app for Android takes social networking to a whole new level altogether. It provides a simple way to share where they’re going or let you forecast where you’ll be at a later point in time. Forecast Android app can be downloaded for free from Google Play.

How Forecast Android App Works?

Forecast app for Android lets you share where you are going before you actually get there. It also sends you a reminder to check-in. For example, if you plan to meet a friend for coffee tomorrow evening (at 6.30pm) open Forecast and enter the schedule, including the time/venue of meeting. Once that is taken care of, the next page lets you add a note with the forecast, which you can also share via Twitter. Once scheduled, your forecasts will displayed in a feed, and you can close Forecast until your arrive.

If 6.30pm has arrived, and you have not checked-in yet, Forecast Android application will send you a push notification asking if you have not checked-in. Even though, this feature may be turned off from the settings, most users will like it otherwise. Unlike Foursqure, since you’ve filled in everything in advance, you just need to open Forecast and check-in. As simple and straightforward as that! Every forecast you’ve made is editable. You can change time at will or delete the forecasts entirely. Further, if you tap on the name of the venue, it will pull up a map, which would come handy at times. Tapping again on the map opens up a larger version, which you can open via iPhone’s built-in Maps app.

You can even post your check-ins to Foursquare, and earn points like you would if you were using Foursquare. Downloading and installing Forecastis a breeze. The user interface is simplistic and easy to read. Forecast app runs smoothly without any apparent lag or slowing down. The app requires iOS4.0 or above.

Final Thoughts

Forecast app for Android lets you forecast your plans and share it with others via Twitter. Others can also share their plans with you similarly. The map feature is a welcome addition that lets you track a venue, if you’re not so sure about the route to the place. Verdict: a good social networking application to go with your Foursquare account.