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Religion, sex and knowledge lead the Android Books & Reference App Top Ten list this week.  The list is dominated by religious text apps, as well as sex, knowledge and cosmos reference guides. To prepare for Mediabistro’s upcoming Publishing App Expo on December 7-8, we will be spotlighting the top grossing book apps every week–helping our readers discover and analyze successful content. Below, we’ve listed the top ten paid Android Books & Reference apps of the week. We’ve linked to the online pages for the individual apps so you can explore the content. Top Paid Android Books & Reference Apps Wednesday November 23, 2011 Read More

Religious apps dominate the Android Books & Reference App Top Ten list this week with four apps dedicated to scriptures. To prepare for Mediabistro’s upcoming Publishing App Expo on December 7-8, we will be spotlighting the top grossing book apps every week–helping our readers discover and analyze successful content. Below, we’ve listed the top ten paid Android Books & Reference apps of the week. We’ve linked to the online pages for the individual apps so you can explore the content. Top Paid Android Books & Reference Apps Thursday November 17th, 2011 Read More

Occasionally, if you get stuck on a difficult word, there’s always the big fat dictionary waiting to be dusted off. But what if you find that process a tad old-fashioned? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. These days, more and more people are using online dictionaries instead of the traditional paper-made ones to find synonyms, definitions and antonyms. Also, for looking up words on the go, there are a myriad of apps available for smartphones and tablets. So, if you’re an Android user and are looking for some good dictionary apps to try out, read on as we cover the best ones for the platform. Advanced English & Thesaurus: Allowing you to lookup more than 1.4 million words, Advanced English & Thesaurus is a free Android application that finds words from the Wordnet database. What make this one stand apart from other dictionary applications is that it groups nouns, adjectives, and adverbs into sets of cognitive synonyms. Instead of simply showing the definition, the app shows how each word is linked to other words in terms of synonyms, opposites and similar words. In addition, Advanced English & Thesaurus also shows hypernyms (more generic words), hyponyms (subordinate words) and meronyms (part names). This makes it easier to remember the word and is particularly helpful for people who are trying to improve their vocabulary. Dictionary.com: This is the official app of the popular dictionary website Dictionary.com. One of the most-downloaded dictionary apps for this platform, dictionary.com includes definitions for 375,000 words along with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms. With built-in voice searching capabilities, you can lookup meanings for any word along with its synonyms, antonyms, pronunciations, and examples. There are also other interesting features like ‘Word of The Day’, trending words and ability to save words as favorites, which make Dictionary.com even more interesting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, the app is freely available ( ad-supported) for download from the Android Marketplace. Merriam Webster: This next app brings the famous American dictionary to Android devices. Merriam-Webster is a free ( ad-supported ) application that lets you lookup definitions, synonyms and antonyms using either the usual text search or using your voice. Since the app stores the database offline, you can lookup words even while you’re not connected to the internet. However, to listen to audio pronunciations you’ll need to be online. In case there’s a word you like or need to work Read More

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Posted by Comments 25+ Best Back to School Android Apps for this year’s school season. In this list you’ll find the most useful recommended Android app picks from the expert reviewers here at AndroidTapp.com. This well-rounded list included those for studies, saving on books, budgeting, documents & note taking, getting acquainted to your new campus and more! We’ve included easy & convenient tools to download and buy: Check out this list of recommended apps for staying on track of classes, monitoring course work, flash cards, dictionary & thesaurus, plus Wikipedia information! We know college students do not have any money, why not save some of the small bits by cutting costs on books and managing you finances… Untether from the computer to view/edit documents on your phone or Android tablet. Whether they’re stored in the cloud or local, these apps can keep you stay productive. Whether you need help locating the labs on your new campus or looking for great points of interest… these apps can help! If you can find your books in electronic format, these apps are some of the best to consume them on… there’s even one in the listen that will read books to you! Don’t be late for class, use these sophisticated alarm apps to ensure you wake from that deep sleep more refreshed. It is proven that music helps the brain focus better, so plug your favorite genres into these streaming music player apps. Check out some back to school apps lists from the past: Updating... You must be logged in to post a comment. Read More

It's that time of year again, and whether you're packing to go back to school or packing someone else to send them off for some higher learning (and getting yourself a little peace and quiet in the bargain), you'll find Android is there ready to lend a helping hand.  Every student needs a way to connect with friends and family back home as well as tools to help them study, and Android has shaped up quite nicely and can provide both.  And you can even have a little fun with it while you're at it.  We've put together a nice little collection of apps, and the hardware we recommend to run them -- hit the break and have a look! Let's face the facts, no one wants to be the dumb one in the college conversation. By keeping dictionary.com installed on your Android device you can simply launch the app, type the word, and find the definition, all while listening to the rest of what is going on. Sure you may laugh now, but I think you will thank me later. [Market Link] When switching classes and juggling your after school assignments, the last thing you want to worry about is where you saved that sociology paper on Karl Marx. But with Dropbox, you can save all those papers, presentations, photos, and more to the cloud. Once uploaded to Dropbox, use the Android app to access all of your files on the go. Studying those last minuet presentations was never easier. [Market Link] You're going to need it. You'll be taking plenty of notes in classes, and there's no better application to have then Evernote so that those notes may be accessible where ever you are. The syncing across devices and platforms is unbeatable. [Market Link] Being able to work on your essays and papers for class on any computer or device regardless of OS is essential in today’s world. The ability to work on them a little bit from your dorm room, have it auto-save, then without doing anything, log onto a computer in the library to continue on flawlessly is great technology I wish was around when I was in school. While it was being rolled outback then, the functionality wasn’t nearly where it is today. The Android app is great, too, because it allows users to check and edit their docs on-the-go where-ever they are. If you don’t Read More

Sorry kiddos, the summer is drawing to an end and it's time to start getting ready to crack those books again.  In fact, we venture to guess that some of you might already be in class right now and should be paying attention to the teacher or professor.  We're here to help you start the new school year off right and are happy to give you an invaluable resource with more than 50 Android apps geared for back-to-school season.  Whether you are looking for handy apps to have in the classroom or if you need a new set of kicks, we've got you covered. Many of the apps listed below are free, but there are the occasional pro and paid versions. We suggest coughing up a couple of bucks and getting the paid clients as they generally offer more features and remove unsightly ads.  What's more, some of these have excellent tablet experiences for those of you who have a Honeycomb device. Also bear in mind that we're not advising you download every single title below, that would be silly.  No, we're simply pointing you in the right directions based on your needs. Hit the break to see what apps we recommend for you as summer ends and the school year begins. Shop for School Supplies and Clothes Find Deals Wherever You Go Get Some Shoes on Those Feet! Reading Apps and Services Cloud Storage and Note-Keeping Apps Official Google Apps Additional Resources for Students What Did We Miss? Try as we might, we know we're gonna miss a few apps.  That's where you come in!  Leave a comment below to share your picks for helpful Android apps for back-to-school time and we'll add them to the list! Read More

by Forget Sharpies and highlighters, the new back to school essentials this fall are apps for your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. While cellphones used to be classroom contraband, the burgeoning market of educational apps means iOS devices are as welcome as loose leaf and pencils. This school year, free iOS apps can replace your pricey graphing calculator and clunky dictionary. Inexpensive planners will organize your homework, grades and finances. We’ve rounded up the essentials for the season, so you won’t go back to school unprepared. These 15 apps will keep your academic and extracurricular life on track. 1 of 15 Cost: Free Supported devices: iPhone and iPod touch Why you need it: No one likes to waste money on textbooks -- especially after putting your John Hancock on an increasingly fat tuition check. Amazon Student is here so you can avoid overpaying for your pile of books. Use the app to scan barcodes in the bookstore and compare your campus hub to Amazon.com's prices. Likewise, at the end of the term, exchange your used books, games, movies or gadgets for credit by scanning their barcodes. The icing on the cake? Free two-day shipping for college students. 1 Cost: Free Supported devices: iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (with limited functions) Why you need it: If you're headed to a new town to study, AroundMe is a great tool to help you get the lay of the land. The app finds the nearest banks, hospitals, bars, gas stations, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, taxi companies, theaters and supermarkets. With AroundMe on your iOS device, you'll limit the perpetual U-turns and mistaken directions that come standard with learning a new city. 2 Cost: $2.99 Supported devices: iPad, iPhone and iPod touch Why you need it: Don't consider buying a dictionary for your dorm room with this app on the market. Without an Internet connection, this mobile dictionary and thesaurus gives you access to nearly 2,000,000 words. Turn on the popular Word of the Day notifications to improve your vocabulary. 3 Cost: $9.99 Supported devices: iPad and iPhone Why you need it: Create, edit and share Word (.doc, .docx), PowerPoint and PDF files from your iOS device with Documents To Go. Add last minute edits to your papers or takes notes on presentations without lugging around your laptop. The mobile app now includes intricate formatting options, so even work done from your iPhone can look Read More

Posted by Comments We’ve rounded up the best Android apps our expert reviewers thoroughly evaluated in the month of July 2011 that must be downloaded to your phone or tablet! There are nearly 40 apps listed along with convenient one-click tools below to easily download these top app picks: Check out more of the Amazon’s free apps of the day after the break. Updating... Pages: 1 2 You must be logged in to post a comment. Read More

Knowing more words and expanding your vocabulary is helpful no matter what industry you’re in. Dictionary.com is one of the most popular websites for providing definitions and with its Android app, you’ll have easy access to every word you can think of (and some you can’t) on the go. They have done a fantastic job with the app, making it extremely user friendly and feature rich, even including a helpful widget. When the app first opens, the home screen will display the word of the day. If you swipe right, you’ll see the Spanish word of the day, followed by the Question of the Day and then ‘The Hot Word’, which displays an interesting fact. There is a search bar up top if you’re looking for a specific word. Along the bottom, there are various options including: Favorites, which allows you to save words you would like to go back to later, Search again, Voice, which allows you to dictate a word rather than type and More. In the More section, you can provide feedback, change backgrounds or share the app with a friend. A great feature of is the ability to switch between Dictionary mode and Thesaurus mode. Whenever you have a word open, you’ll either see a D or a T button depending on which mode you’re currently in (if you’re in Dictionary mode, you’ll see T). Pressing the button will bring you to the other. The Word of the Day widget is also handy. It simply displays the Word of the Day preventing you from having to go into the app. Clicking on the widget will bring you to the word within the app. If you want to have easy access to Dictionary.com in a simple interface, check out Dictionary.com, available free from the Android Market. Find links to the app and more pictures after the break.            Read More