Dropbox offers a lovely client for Android, but it’s lacking true “sync” functionality. You can merely browse your Dropbox, pull files into the device, and manually upload specific files.
DropSpace is a little Android app that makes Dropbox on Android work like Dropbox – that is, you get real folder synchronization in the background.
When you run the app you’re prompted for your Dropbox credentials. After logging in to Dropbox, you get to select which device folders you’d like to sync to the cloud. It’s a straightforward mapping process: You select a folder on the device, and then specify where in Dropbox it should go.
The interface is rather clunky, at least for now. The biggest annoyance is that you can’t edit your “sync list”: if you add a folder and then wish to remove it, you must delete the entire list of folders and start over.
In terms of functionality, it works quite well. I tested it with the camera folder, and it was nice to be able to take my photos using the lean default Camera app and have them sync up to the cloud instantly.
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The answer was obvious. If you’re Russian, anyway.
Retro-looking cameras are so in right now companies are even coming up with ways to make actual retro cameras look more retro. Anchors and Anvils is a camera-accessories manufacturer that refurbishes classic 35mm film cameras.
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Motorola just got done with its Meet Moto 360 hangout and we learned a little more about what makes it tick. In particular, Motorola’s Jim Wicks, confirmed that the Moto 360 will work alongside any Android device that runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and above.
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Apparently Facebook’s found the silver bullet for developing its Android apps: crowdsourcing bug testers. In an effort to make Messenger more stable for everyone, Zuckerberg and Co. are asking adventurous Google fans to help work out the…
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/18/facebook-messenger-android-open-beta/?ncid=rss_truncated
Performance art of the highest caliber is that which leaves the audience stunned, speechless, and wondering, "Lol, da fuq did i jus watch?" Here is one such example from Natalia Sliwowska.
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Ever get an iMessage on your iPhone from someone you know that contains smiley or frowny faces, or even pictures of animals or cars, flowers or dancers, space ships or iPhones, and wonder how they did it? In the old days it was emoticons. Now it’s emoji. Every iPhone and iPad has the ability to send and receive them. All you have to do is turn them on!
How to enable emoji on iPhone and iPad
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on General.
- Scroll down and tap on Keyboard.
- On the next screen tap on Keyboards.
- Choose Add New Keyboard…
- All the keyboards are in alphabetical order. Scroll down to E and tap on Emoji.
How to access and use emoji on iPhone and iPad
- Launch any app that uses the keyboard. In this example, I’m going to use the Messages app.
- Go to compose a message or type in any field as you normally would.
- When the keyboard pops up, tap on the Globe key which is to the right of the number toggle in the lower left hand corner.
- You can now explore all the different sections and choose the emoji you’d like to send. Once you’re done picking your emoji, just tap the Globe key again to get back to the regular keyboard.
That’s all there is to it! Emoji will work in any app that supports keyboard input. Just keep in mind that for the most part, only people using iPhones, iPads, or Macs can see your emoji.
Do you use emoji on your iPhone or iPad? If so, which ones do you use the most? Let me know in the comments!
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Whether you’re updating your home decor or picking out new kitchen countertops, these are the best home improvement apps for iPad!
Do-it-yourself can save you money. It can let you get away without having to hire a designer or avoid having to bring in contractors entirely. But what if you need a little help getting started? From estimating budgets, to finding out the perfect paint colors for the kitchen, to double-checking directions for laying down new tile, there are lots of iPad apps available to do just that. Here are the best ones!
Houzz
Houzz is your interior design go-to app when you need inspiration. Not only does it have the largest database of interior design ideas, it’s beautifully designed and fun to use. Design different rooms to your liking, browse Houzz’s Ideabooks for creative ideas, and more. You can even look up professionals in your area to do the work. From architects to tile layers, it’s all there right at your fingertips, complete with reviews.
If you need some home design inspiration, the possibilities are endless with Houzz.
- Free – Download Now
Digs by Zillow
Digs by Zillow specializes in remodeling and has thousands of ideas available. From featured remodels to those contributed by members, you can browse through ideas for virtually any room in your home. The unique thing about Digs is that it gives you estimates up front on what a specific remodel costs. That way you’re prepared ahead of time before making any decisions.
If you need remodel ideas but want cost estimates before getting attached, check out Digs by Zillow.
- Free – Download Now
DesignMine
DesignMine is similar to Digs and Houzz. The workflow is slightly different though and gives you design boards that can be laid out many ways. You can then add ideas to each. For example, create a board for kitchen remodel ideas and then pin remodels you like to it. It’s a great way to visualize what types of colors and elements blend well together. And like Houzz you can also find professionals in your area to help with harder or more complicated home projects.
If you need help matching colors, elements, and styles, DesignMine is a great source of inspiration.
- Free – Download Now
Digital Editions by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore arguably makes some of the best paint colors on the planet. The Digital Editions app for iPad lets you browse through different collections as well as view the entire product portfolio for the year. Different editions feature different collections and most have illustrations and photography to go along with so you can visualize specific color palettes.
If you need help deciding what color palettes to go with or how to theme a room, Digital Editions gives great suggestions.
- Free – Download Now
ColorSmart by BEHR
ColorSmart is an excellent app for matching tones before you paint, whether you’re going with BEHR paint or not. You can choose tone families so if you’re trying to avoid a grey that looks purple in certain lights, a tap rules out colors that fit that gamut. It doesn’t get any easier this when it comes to picking paint colors and palettes.
If your picky about color tones and palettes, ColorSmart is a great app to help you pick great ones.
- Free – Download Now
wikiHow
wikiHow isn’t technically a home improvement app but it does offer tutorials on pretty much every topic on the planet. That includes home improvement. Whether you want to tackle hanging drywall on your own or want to tackle installing tile for the first time, wikiHow has you covered from start to finish.
If you’re looking to make home improvements without the help of professionals, every DIY’er needs wikiHow.
- Free – Download Now
Your picks?
If iPad apps have played a part in your home improvement and design projects, let me know which ones and how they worked out for you!
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My bedroom has a wall outlet conveniently placed for plugging in my lamp, but it’s not really close enough to allow me to use my iPad while it charges using the standard charging cable. Â I need a USB extension cable for the iPad charger and another for my iPhone charger so I can use them as they charge. Â If I had the 15′ Comfortable Reach Charger, I’d be able to charge up to three devices from a single charging station located up to 15′ from the wall outlet. Â Each USB outlet supplies 2.1A of power, so you can charge power-hungry tablets as well as phones. Â It works well at home, and it winds up around a spool that also serves as a cradle for the charging head, so it stows compactly in your gear bag for travel, too. Â It’s $59.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.
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Now you can use your device as it charges without having to lay in the floor by the outlet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 28, 2014 at 9:00 am.
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