Mobile phones have developed and evolved into such powerful machines that it is now packed full of features and capabilities that used to be handled by separate devices. For example, many mobile phone owners have ditched their dedicated digital audio players and now use their phones to listen to music instead.

There are many sources online to get music that you can then download to your mobile phone. We’re not talking about illegal means of getting files but rather the legal sources for getting music. Below are some of the best sources for getting legal music files online: More →

Couponing is an awesome way to save a lot of money. The deals you get from redeeming coupons in participating stores can potentially allow you to save on many high quality products. But couponing can be a demanding pursuit because there are so many things you need to think about  — where the coupon can be redeemed, the conditions for redemption, the discount you’ll get, and its expiration. Fortunately, because of the huge popularity of couponing, apps have been developed to help coupon collectors in the task of getting coupons and collecting them.

Here are some awesome couponing apps you should check out: More →

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Looking for the right apps for your business can be difficult, especially now that the App Store has over 700,000 apps, while Google Play has 600,000. To make your search easier, here are the top 10 smartphone apps for business owners.

Scan2PDF Mobile

PDFs are incredibly useful; you know that. But what if you were given a hardcopy and not a PDF? No problem. Just run Scan2PDF, scan the document using your smartphone’s camera, and voila—an instant full-colour PDF that you can e-mail. More →

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The Kindle Paperwhite was one of the hot announcements Amazon made a few weeks back. But now that it’s already being sold in the market, it’s been getting some criticisms and complaints about its screen.

Based on comments on online forums and at Amazon, users are complaining about the Kindle Paperwhite producing uneven illumination on the screen that is quite noticeable when viewed in certain lighting conditions. More →

In the internet age, using your credit card to make purchases online has never been more convenient. Today, you can now shop halfway around the world without leaving your room. However, this ease comes at a terrible price: exposure to credit card fraud. To protect yourself from credit card fraud, here are several tips on how to safely use your credit card online.

Tip #1: Secure your computer

Before you even consider using your credit card for some online shopping, you first need to make sure your computer is cleaned and protected from viruses and other malicious software by installing an antivirus/anti-malware program. And see to it that your antivirus is always updated. More →

The smartphones are invading everything, including video games. And this is probably why video games are invading right back. The following are our favourite smartphone versions of video game franchises we all love.

Max Payne Mobile

It’s been more than a decade since the release of the original Max Payne on the PC when publisher Rockstar Games decided to bring the iconic shooter into smartphones. The result is Max Payne Mobile, which is essentially the same game with a few new tricks: HD graphics, customisable touch screen controls and support for Rockstar Social Club. Not a touch screen fan? Play it with a USB controller. More →

If you’re a mom or a dad, then you know that parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Thankfully, there are many apps out there that can make this job much easier. Here are the best, most useful apps that parents that are worried about their children should have on their smartphone.

White Noise

Having some difficulty getting your child to sleep? Maybe some White Noise will do the trick. This app plays a variety of perfectly looped ambient sounds that lessen the impact of sudden noises, that can help both children and parents doze off. Rounding up the package is an alarm clock that comes with several sounds. More →

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Apartment hunting used to be such a painful chore, with “hunting” being the operative word. You can’t rely on listings or friend recommendations because these are incomplete and unreliable since the information is not updated regularly. You can get a good lead but find out that it’s already taken when you get there.

You can imagine how doubly difficult it gets when your apartment hunting involves finding a place in another country. More →

With the manifestation of VoIP apps for the Android mobile operating system, callers are finally freed from using up their calling plan time. They are free to roam the wilds of the world’s communication systems. Old Ma Bell must be turning over in her grave as free phone time is given up even more than the fabled free love of the sixties. The Android-dial masses are free at last to stiff the phone company, whose sense of entitlement has sometimes approached that of some modern day dragon. Start saving money with these 4 VoIP apps for your Android smartphone. More →

Are the first-date jitters bugging you? Do not worry – there is a myriad of phone apps out there to assist you on the dangerous road to love.

Going to the movies

Most people choose to go to a movie on the first date. It is a good way to ease into a potential relationship – you do not need to communicate, you can just sit and watch and maybe hold hands in the dark. This is a pleasant experience no matter your age. What is more, having similar tastes is a prerequisite for a successful relationship. With the app Rotten Tomatoes by Flixster you can find movie theatres in the area and see what’s on at the box office. You can also avoid bad movies by reading the movie ratings. More →