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Title: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on August 04, 2011, 10:19:12 am
If you have an android phone or an iphone check out the maths app from wolframalpha. It costs £1.24 (about $2) and is frankly amazing. It provides fully worked solutions for many calculus questions - if you could use this in an exam it might at 10% to your marks.

Many textbooks only provide answers with no method or working. This app provides the working, and on my android phone I can also speak the question. I have seen it on the iphone too, but is not as impressive there because the screen is not as big.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: $tyli$h Executive on August 04, 2011, 10:45:42 am
Wolfram Alpha for iPad App Review

Not too long ago, I reviewed Mathematica 8 from a novice's perspective. About that time it started becoming clear that,Wolfram, maker of Mathematica, was starting to get interested in app development. Their first major app was an iOS version of Wolfram Alpha, available on both the iPhone and iPad as well as Android. If you've never heard of Wolfram Alpha, I suggest you start by check out the Wolfram Alpha site, which has been around for years. Essentially, it's a "computational search engine," meaning it can perform calculations like a graphing calculator or answer questions like "what's 2 apples plus one orange?" I recently plunked down my $1.99 so I could write a Wolfram Alpha review, using the iPad version throughout.

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Different Isn't Better

Basically, what I found is that the Wolfram Alpha app is pretty darn close to the website. In fact, I tried several searches on my laptop and through the app, and the results were identical, so I assume the app is just pulling it's info straight from the same source as the website. You might ask as I did then, what's the point of the app?

There are two reasons I'd choose this app. First, the Wolfram Alpha website is clunky in Safari. I tried navigating a simple graphing calculation using Safari. It still worked, but it was a major pain in the rear to use the iOS keyboard in order to enter the calculation. I had to keep switching between ABC, .?123, and #+= just to to a simple equation. It also seemed to render much slower than the app once it was finally inputting it. With the Wolfram Alpha app, the custom keyboard had all the keys I needed to quickly enter my search without a lot of jumping between keyboard views.

Second, I really liked the how the examples are set out on the app compared to the website. Using the app, I could see all kind of options for search queries that Wolfram Alpha would recognize like sports, food, and music. There is an option to click over to examples on the website, but I really like how I don't have to switch screens on the app.

(http://www.techpoweredmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0005-300x225.png)

Bottom Line Wolfram Alpha App Review

This is a really cool app. It's a great example of an app with serious utility for math and science students as well as plenty of fun features that will allow you to kill a few minutes will waiting in line. I've heard rumors that the original price was somewhere around $50 which would be a lot tougher to justify, but at $1.99 it's actually underpriced. It's easy to recommend because I feel like it's worth at least five times it's current price.

http://www.techpoweredmath.com/go/wolfram-alpha-itunes/

http://www.wolframalpha.com

http://www.techpoweredmath.com/wolfram-alpha-ipad-app-review/
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: DrEvil on August 07, 2011, 02:54:48 pm
If you need that app for free, try the following link (only for iOS):

http://www.mediafire.com/?4gmbtb4lts7lm5o (http://www.mediafire.com/?4gmbtb4lts7lm5o)
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on August 07, 2011, 11:17:31 pm
For iOS:
iProtect
Barrel
Android loader
Move2Unlock
Androidlock XT
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on August 07, 2011, 11:42:17 pm
discovered two more great apps. camscanner let's you take pictures and store them as offs. resolution for a4 is good on my phone. I made a 10 page document and emailed it using only this app and my phone.
also discover cctv on my phone. there are many apps that allow me access to all traffic cameras in London, like in the bourne films.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on August 08, 2011, 01:03:30 am
discovered two more great apps. camscanner let's you take pictures and store them as offs. resolution for a4 is good on my phone. I made a 10 page document and emailed it using only this app and my phone.
also discover cctv on my phone. there are many apps that allow me access to all traffic cameras in London, like in the bourne films.

WOW you sound more like a secret agent :P
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on August 08, 2011, 06:36:50 pm
I will try and get a phone screenshot.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on September 08, 2011, 02:53:09 pm
so i've got an iphone 3G
but i really don't know how to use it well!
first of all i really dont know how to save the videos?
somehow when someone tries to Bluetooth me some thing it doesn't come!
i really hate the ringtones in the phone and want to put my own but i really don't know if it's possible,is it?
so someone who knows the heads and tails of this i-phone please be kind enough to help me?XD
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 08, 2011, 04:25:10 pm
I have a heartbeat monitor on my android phone too, called 'instant heart rate' which monitors your heart rate when you place a finger over the camera lens. Efficient and to the point.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on September 11, 2011, 11:25:15 am
so i've got an iphone 3G
but i really don't know how to use it well!
first of all i really dont know how to save the videos?
somehow when someone tries to Bluetooth me some thing it doesn't come!
i really hate the ringtones in the phone and want to put my own but i really don't know if it's possible,is it?
so someone who knows the heads and tails of this i-phone please be kind enough to help me?XD


You can't save?? :o Once you start recording and stop it, it gets saved.

iPhone doesn't support Bluetooth with other phones , only iPhone to iPhone is possible.

And you can download ringtones once you jailbreak your phone. A software called " CYDIA" appears as you jailbreak and you can download ringtones from there.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 11, 2011, 01:49:29 pm
Bluetooth does work except with other iphones. That probably means more than half the time.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: benk on September 22, 2011, 06:45:20 am
Iphone 5 is coming soon GUYS :)
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 22, 2011, 10:58:25 am
I hear the iphone 6 will have a bigger screen. When I compare my htc desire with the iphone that is the iphone's biggest bad point.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on September 22, 2011, 11:27:05 am
I hear the iphone 6 will have a bigger screen. When I compare my htc desire with the iphone that is the iphone's biggest bad point.
Iphone 6 ::)
Iphone 5 hasnt been released yet and its specifications hasnt been announced!
Title: Iphone 6 Iphone 5 hasnt been released yet and its specifications hasnt been ann
Post by: benk on September 23, 2011, 06:52:42 am
I agree  ;D
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 23, 2011, 08:34:44 pm
Should know the difference between 5 and 6
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on September 23, 2011, 09:00:45 pm
Should know the difference between 5 and 6

its unpredictable :)
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 26, 2011, 03:42:08 pm
I found a great smartphone app for travellers. It is a wordpress app that means you can post to your blog quickly from your phone. For iphone and android.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: benk on September 27, 2011, 08:57:56 am
is that for real?
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 27, 2011, 09:16:48 am
It is. Good for use in bed.
Just found whatsapp too. Like skype but you have to pay $1.99 a year.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: NotAbod on September 27, 2011, 06:05:44 pm
It is. Good for use in bed.
Just found whatsapp too. Like skype but you have to pay $1.99 a year.
whatsapp is available in app store, and you don't have to pay yearly for using it. price is $1.99
viber is good too, free calls and sms, its a free app for iphone and android.
http://www.viber.com
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 27, 2011, 07:21:56 pm
What I reaaly want is an app that can record video off the screen.
So many apps require root access.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: benk on September 30, 2011, 02:45:04 pm
well that's amazing
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on October 01, 2011, 04:47:23 pm
The ipad can't record off the screen.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: benk on October 12, 2011, 07:08:05 am
Anyway, thanks for this post because I'm doing an essay about smartphone apps for my company that offers  Custom Essay Writing Service (http://www.essaywriter.co.uk/)   ...This forum really helps!
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: rameeziiii on January 06, 2012, 11:11:45 am
So, to anyone NOT using android or iOs...
I got my N8 a few days ago (week to be precise), and got some good apps for it.

So, first up is automatic panorama. It makes, surprise!, panoramas. It's a good app because it's free, and the N8 doesn't have native panorama support.

Second up: ( If you're interested in photography, which I assume you are, since you bought an N8!,) is Nat Geo Photo Tips. small app, lot's of brilliant advice about photography.

Third up: Swype. I don't know if you've heard of it, but it basically allows you to write, without having to write. You just start at one letter, and then move you finger over other keys to form the word you want, and it guesses and types it in for you. makes writing much faster.
and since you don't usually get countdown timers on these new-fangled phones, get Countdown Timer from the Ovi Store.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Romeesa-Chan on January 06, 2012, 11:22:56 am
N8 is the best. (:

We even have N8 club! ;D (https://studentforums.biz/technology/the-n8-club!!/)
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: soniabroad on January 21, 2012, 05:41:50 am
Tunein Radio
WVXU- Cincinnati
Sky.fm
Speedometer
Flashlight
KUOW- Seattle
Music
Facebook
FM Radio
Scanner Radio
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on January 21, 2012, 05:53:43 am
Tunein Radio
WVXU- Cincinnati
Sky.fm
Speedometer
Flashlight
KUOW- Seattle
Music
Facebook
FM Radio
Scanner Radio


The Link Has Been Removed!

This is your last time or otherwise a strong action will be taken against you.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: sweetsh on February 20, 2012, 07:19:04 pm
Android:

ezPdf reader! Amazing. Prefect! For people who wants to edit pdf on their android tablets../ phones

Astro: for file management

Thinkfree Office/ Documents To Go/ Quickoffice Pro   for creating/ modifying office documents


ios/ apple
Informant Calendar
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on February 21, 2012, 12:23:35 pm
still waiting for a proper share your screen app
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: sweetsh on March 26, 2012, 11:46:01 am
Browsing the forum feom my Galaxy tab, took a screen shot using this app 'Screenshot UX'

Seems a good one
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Master_Key on March 26, 2012, 12:50:42 pm
Browsing the forum feom my Galaxy tab, took a screen shot using this app 'Screenshot UX'

Seems a good one
With android 2.3, which is shown in the pic. You have to push the home button and lock button together and it will be taken as a snapshot. No need for any applications.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: sweetsh on March 26, 2012, 02:09:04 pm
Oh really, didnt know that :)

Didnt know work anyway
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Master_Key on March 26, 2012, 02:23:05 pm
Oh really, didnt know that :)

Didnt know work anyway

Tried it?
Works on my phone.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 26, 2012, 02:37:40 pm
I use the same method for iPhone
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: sweetsh on March 26, 2012, 03:05:21 pm
Guys you made me feel stupid :(


You might have a lock button on your mobile different from my tab? The lock button in my tab is the one i use to turn it off
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on March 26, 2012, 03:13:44 pm
Missing my htc phone.
It wont switch on so I sent it to be repaired, now my phone co say I must collect it from the shop and I say they must deliver it to my house.
Stalemate.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: Master_Key on March 27, 2012, 07:28:57 am
Guys you made me feel stupid :(


You might have a lock button on your mobile different from my tab? The lock button in my tab is the one i use to turn it off
The lock button is the same which is used for turning off the phone. Do not push it for long otherwise the option for turn off/flight mode etc. will appear.

This is the procedure.
First press home button, then lock button and leave the lock button before leaving home button. You are done.
Title: Re: Best smartphone apps
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on August 11, 2012, 12:57:38 am
Nice tou leyarn the screenshoet thing. Wonder why all books on android ,.are so expensive.