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Why the Mobile Market Needs Device Diversity

March 2, 2013
by Tre Lawrence

It’s a well known fact: I’m immersed in Google.

Email, Google+, navigation, mobile computing… I depend a lot on Google. I’m the one the privacy purists point and shake their heads sadly at.

As far as smartphone choice has gone, I switched over from BlackBerry to Android somewhat reluctantly. I wasn’t going to switch carriers for the iPhone, and in any case, there were a couple of advantages that Android had over iOS for my usage.

The Android Market was not one of them.

Now, I had made do with BlackBerry’s slim offerings, so getting in on Android’s app selection was like Tim Robbin’s character finding water after escaping through “unimaginable filth” in Shawshank Redemption:

Top 5 Android Root Apps

February 28, 2013
by Tre Lawrence

I love being rooted. Besides stroking my ego and making me sound way more intelligent and daring than I really am, it does make my Android device infinitely more functional and customizable.

One way to make a rooted Android device more functional is to make use of those special apps that require s-off status. Here is a list my five indispensable ones:

Ingress Revisited: Making Online Connections Connect Offline

February 22, 2013
by Tre Lawrence

Got into a pickle the other day.

We ended up with a dead battery, and were stranded. It wasn’t good at all. Being a bit out in the boonies made summoning help difficult at best and overly expensive at worst.

Then, all of sudden, an idea hit me, from nowhere.

PocketBible Now on Android

February 21, 2013
by Tre Lawrence

After a lengthy beta period, Android users can smile: PocketBible (from mobile Bible application stalwart Laridian) has finally hit the Android Play store.

Folks that became familiar with the application on PalmOS and WinMo will be happy to discover that accounts will still work, along with compatible materials (translations, books, plans, etc.) already owned. Additionally, it is still a great offline option post-download.

For new and legacy members alike, the Laridian store is as expansive as ever, with plenty of free materials for download. Of course, licensed materials from sources like Tyndale and Zondervan available for purchase as well.

The Confession App

February 20, 2013
by Eric Dye

Here is an interesting app that takes mobile technology further than I would have ever imagined.

It’s called, Confession: A Roman Catholic App and does exactly what the title says.

From the iTunes description:

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Fasting for the Right Reasons (& A Lent App)

February 12, 2013
by Eric Dye

Are you giving anything up for Lent this year?

I’m afraid we focus far too much on what we’re giving up and not enough on what we’re thankful for. Lent shouldn’t be all about leaving Facebook and giving up coffee, it’s a time to thoughtfully pray and take positive steps in changing the world around us for the better. In the end, we become more thankful and focused in our daily Christian walk. What a great way to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection!

That’s why I love this iOS and Android app from Christian Aid:

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