RepairPal app for iPhone is one application that every automobile owner must have in their iPhones (of course, those with an iPhone). No matter if it is a roadside breakdown or a small problem in the gear box, RepairPal could tell you the right price to pay for your repair, find you a mechanic in the area, tracks all your repairs, alongside providing you one-touch access to roadside assistance. RepairPal app for iPhone is a free application.
How RepairPal App Works?
These are the features of RepairPal.
Find a Shop: Under this section, you can locate the best repair shops near your area. The list of shops is mainly created by local shops submitting their info. Users can also submit reviews of repair shops whose services they’ve availed. In meto areas, some of the small shops may be missing hence. But you can let iPhone RepairPal app know about your favorite shops, and the app will shortlist and display the best shops in a given area based on user reviews. You can also find timings, amenities, and affiliations of each shop.
Get an Estimate: First, you select your vehicle type from the given list of makes/models, following which you’ll be provided with a long list of maintenance schedules and repairs that can be completed for your vehicle. Now enter your location (or let iPhone find it by itself), and you’ll get a rough estimate for the job. It should be noted that a price range is given, and not a set price point. The app calculates the part expenses from the OEM supplier prices. You can find a breakdown of prices of parts and labor costs (also some advice on the nature of repair you want to do) if you scroll down further.
MyCar: You can sign in to their website, and create an account. This feature let you track of all past repairs and how much it had cost you. You can even take a copy of your receipts and send it to your MyCar account so that you can access it anytime you wish. Further, you can make use of the repair encyclopedia so that you always know what is being ‘repaired’ in your vehicle.
Other benefits of the app include EasySync with the online account, road side assistance without any upfront payment, and decent accuracy.
On the downside, the estimates don’t include everything (you won’t find local taxes, diagnostic costs, disposal/shop material fees etc in the estimates). Also, RepairPal app shows vehicles produced since 1990. Some stability issues are also noticed of late.
Conclusion
RepairPal app for iPhone performs commendably, few bugs notwithstanding. This is one app that you’re going to use regularly. Verdict: A must have in your iPhone, if you regularly drive to work in a car.
Temple Run app for Android is a fun arcade game, wherein you are an explorer who is on the run for stealing a sacred but cursed idol from a temple. Half monkey/half dog demons are after your blood, and you have to run to keep yourself alive. How long you can successfully evade the demons is what the game is all about. Temple Run Android app may be downloaded for free from Google Play Store.
How Temple Run is played?
In Temple Run app for Android, you’ve raided an ancient temple, stole its cursed idol, and are chased by demons as soon as you exit the temple. You’ve got to jump, slide, tilt and turn to dodge your pursuers, and stay away from danger. But it is not as easy as it may sounds as the chasers will also increase speed over time, and you’ve got to dodge bends and obstacles on the way, all the while attempting to stay ahead of the demons. If you hit one obstacle, the demons will get to you in no time, and the game is over. The bottom line is to keep the raider alive as long as possible. While on the run, you’ve got to collect coins on the way; the coins can be later spent on new characters, utilities, and power-ups, which will come handy as your run further and further. The power ups aids in speeding you up, dodge obstacles and amass more coins as you play.
If you’ve run out of coins, you can make in-app purchases to acquire more. But that’ll cost some money. If you want to enjoy the game for free, be judicious in spending the coins, and stay away from the demons. Unlike many other games with in-app purchase options, the in-app purchases in Temple Run are entirely optional; even if you don’t buy anything, still you can enjoy all the features of the game. The graphics part is good, for a ‘running’ game. The sound effects add life to the eerie chase.
Final Thoughts
Temple Run app for Android is fun, addictive, easy to play, and it goes on and on; the game keeps you so engrossed that it’ll be hard to put your smartphone down even if you want to. On the downside, Temple Run app is not compatible with all Android phones. It seems to be made for high end smartphones at the moment. Overall, a must-try arcade game!
One important factor in selecting a mobile phone service provider is its coverage; whether the particular service provider has got enough coverage in your place of stay or other places you might visit? Sensorly app for Android does that for you. Based on data garnered from its users, the app could exactly tell you the mobile phone reception of every service provider in your area. Sensorly app is free.
How Sensorly app Works?
Sensorly app for Android relies on its user’s millions of recordings to plot 2G/3G/4G/WiFi coverage in a given area. The app provides the coverage info on an easily readable map, with street level accuracy. The app provides details such as cell tower identification or BSSID, signal strength (RSSI) etc, and it works for CDMA, GSM, WiFi, WiMax and LTE technologies.
Since Sensorly app for Android is given away for free, the application makers expect you to permit them to collects data and map your neighborhood in return (even though you can block any data collection if you wish so). Further, the app provides customizable options; you can choose the map to show, enable/disable data collection, automate data collection, or you can opt to send info only over Wifi. Sensorly also does not collect persona information, UUID or IMEI.
Another notable feature of Sensorly is its ‘compare’ feature that lets you compare a carrier’s coverage and signal quality for any location in the world. This is a handy feature since not all carriers have equal coverage in all the places. Sensorly, when in action, consumes battery. However, the team Sensorly themselves claim that the app does not consume more than 10% of the total battery by default. Another apparent downside is that Sensorly does not provide carrier coverage details for all countries; for example, in Asia, it provides maps only for three countries, including China and Japan. But the results are comprehensive enough for US/UK based customers.
Final Thoughts
Sensorly app for Android delivers what it promises, albeit only in select countries. But the good thing is that the app is updating new places/countries/providers regularly. The app provides quick results, neatly plotted on a map. You can also view the signal strength in relevant units separately. Verdict: a handy app to have in your device.
