WeatherBug Mobile

Your Android smartphone or tablet probably came with a handy weather app and widget pre-installed, but sometimes they’re just not detailed or flexible enough. This is where third party Android apps come in handy. Joining the ranks of some already popular weather apps like The Weather Channel and WeatherBug, here are a handful of 2011 weather apps that made us pray for rain. While Accuweather has been around for a while, it’s good to see the company has optimized its weather app for the ever-growing Android tablet sector. This Honeycomb version gathers everything you expect from the smartphone app, but makes it shine on the bigger screen. With its Google Maps integration and GPS capabilities, you can access local forecasts from anywhere you and your tablet may be, as well as see upcoming predictions for the next 15 days. Accuweather’s app is totally free and offers a lot of deeper functionality like alerts, lifestyle forecasts, home screen widgets and more. This was once only available from outside the Android Market, but thankfully developers made it available within Google’s marketplace. Before you fork out the $2.99 being asked for Palmary Weather Premium, give the free version a test drive first. The app’s forecasts are very accurate, with a database of 80,000 world locations that pinpoint where you are as you travel. You can display the current temperature in your status bar, and there are plenty of charts to view (though admittedly, they’re not the app’s strongest feature). The widgets available within the app are highly flexible, but you’ll need to pony-up for the full version to access them all as the free version offers just three. This one gets in because it takes a refreshingly novel approach to weather reports. Weddar dubs itself as “the first people-powered weather service in the world.” Instead of broad and generic readings like temperature, wind speed or relative humidity, in Weddar the people out in the real world report in about the current conditions where they are. Someone on one side of the city might say it feels cool and breezy, for example, while someone else in another part of town may claim it’s colder there. As we all know, the weather can feel different depending on where you are, especially in a large metro area. For Weddar to be successful, it needs lots of people reporting the conditions, but if you really want to know Read More

With the wet and cold winter season already upon us it’s important as ever to know what the weather’s going to be like outside so one can plan their day accordingly. Depending on where you live and what you do for a living, the weather can have a big impact on what kind of day you’ll have, and reliable weather forecast information is vital to it all. There are tons of weather apps for Android smartphones available, but which are the best to use? And in particular, which are the best free weather apps for Android smartphones to use? I’ve gone through dozens of them and sorted the good from the bad to save you time. I’ve listed the pros and cons of each and included screenshots to give you an idea of what to expect. AccuWeather for Android is probably my favorite of the bunch. It’s a free weather app for Android that has all of the features and functions I’d need packaged in a clean and sleek user interface. An interesting option is the ability to share weather data with family and friends via email, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and more. Save up to 10 favorite locations that show current temperature along with a short description. Pros: Cons: MyWeather Mobile for Android is free weather app for Android that offers a more customized weather data experience than most. Users can automatically sync the app with their MyWeather.com site account settings so that they can have access to important weather data wherever and whenever you want. Pros: Cons: Weatherbug for Android is a free weather app for Android that’s probably one of the more widely used weather apps and for good reason: It has a ton of features and functions that the others simply don’t have. Weatherbug offers everything from weather cams and live Doppler radar to video forecasts and weather alerts. Want to share current weather information, forecast, alerts and weather cam views with friends and family? Well, you can do that too. To be honest, there’s not much Weather bug doesn’t do, and for some that’s the problem. It can be a real memory hog if some of the app’s settings aren’t tamped down accordingly. Pros: Cons: Unsurprisingly, the Weather Channel offers a weather app for Android of its own. The TV channel that offers nothing but weather news 24/7 puts that same information in the palm of your Read More

WeatherBug Elite is a very thorough and easy-to-use app for weather tracking. The app goes way beyond a weekly forecast. There is a lot more here than simple highs, lows, humidity, and wind speeds. You can use the weather radar for a more localized view of weather patterns, save several locations into the app, and even keep track of the pollen levels. There is a nifty feature which lets you look at photos and videos from various security and traffic cameras all over the place. The app is organized really well, and has a good user interface. It’s highly customizable and there are plenty of settings to tweak. WeatherBug Elite is a fantastic app for those of us who forget to watch the nightly news. Read More

Get ahead of Hurricane Irene and storm season with some watchful Android apps designed to keep you safe. With hurricanes overhead and earthquakes underfoot, there’s no telling what could happen next. Whether you’re in the middle of danger or concerned about loved ones living on the east coast, there are Android apps from FEMA, The Weather Channel and others that can alert you of oncoming danger, and help you prepare for the worst. Stay safe and in-the-know with these Android apps. For all things natural disasters, the FEMA app is the way to go. It can help you prepare for different types of disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes. With an interactive checklist for emergency kits, a planner for emergency meeting locations and a map with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations, this app is a digital toolkit for survival. The FEMA Android app also contains information and tips on staying safe after a disaster has hit, but be certain to study this app before danger arrives, so you can be mentally and physically prepared. Even if you’re not in the middle of a disaster yourself, this app also has information on ways to help those affected. As one of the most trusted resources for weather updates, The Weather Channel app contains animated radar data and storm tracking information so you can stay in the know. Get alerts pinpointed to locations, including one that will follow your location. There’s also integration with iWitness Weather and multiple language support, along with many map views for varied perspectives. The Weather Channel app also has an online community where you can share photos and videos, telling your own story. The full version of Weatherbug gives you current conditions, forecasts, radar animation and alerts, for locations all around the world. You can map all sorts of weather occurences, including lightening strikes, wind speed and pressure. You’ll also see alert maps with message updates from the National Weather Service, and you can save as many locations as you want in order to track storms across the nation. Weatherbug also has a home screen widget for instant access, and weather cams to see live images from hundreds of weather cameras across the U.S. For a more specific take on weather tracking, the full version of Hurricane Hound features current radar and weather satellite overlays for its ad-free edition. Radar data is based on satellite coverage on most of the Read More

After resisting the check-in services as long as I could, I found myself gravitating to Gowalla. I immediately fell in love with the overall design with its clean, colorful graphics and easy-to-learn interface. The recently refreshed UI makes it a breeze to check-in, manage my account, track friends, and browse collected items. One of my favorite aspects in Gowalla comes in picking up items whenever I check in. Be it a pair of sneakers, a movie reel, or office stationary, it's fun to get a little reward for going out. I like leaving items behind for others to find almost as much as I enjoy reading the history of items in my pack. Aside from individual check-ins, Gowalla has created a number of trips for you completionist-types. Rather than hitting up one memorial at the park, see if you grab the entire series! While Gowalla can operate completely independently as a mobile app, the service is also complemented by a terrific Web site. Price: Free July 15, 2011 3:55 AM PDT Photo by: Gowalla | Caption by: Scott Webster Read More

If you're in the market for a brand-new smartphone--or if you feel that you haven’t fully taken advantage of your current one--finding great apps is the last piece of the puzzle. The sheer number of apps available on the market can be daunting, but our package of essentials should be more than enough to get you started. In this article we've assembled the top software for Android phones; if you have a different mobile OS, be sure to see our picks for BlackBerry, iOS, or Windows Phone 7. Our list is selective: Apps such as those for Amazon, Facebook, and Google Maps aren’t included here, because if your phone didn’t come preloaded with those, you’ve probably already downloaded them. The apps we did choose to list are intended to expand the functionality of your smartphone and make tasks easier, faster, more secure, and even more fun. You may even discover a few items in this collection that you simply can’t live without. You can easily find the following apps by searching in the Android Market. You'll need to have an account there, and the apps may cost a dollar or two. Before you buy, read the minimum requirements for each app to confirm that it will run on your phone. Remember that downloading apps counts against your monthly data-usage limit. And for the latest app reviews, be sure to visit our Android AppGuide. Beluga The easy-to-use Beluga group text service allows friends to join conversations, coordinate activities, and update their locations on a map, making this app a perfect tool for organizing group gatherings in new places. Imo Have tons of friends? Do they all use different instant messaging services? No problem: Imo eliminates the hassle by allowing you to sign in to the most popular instant messengers all at the same time. Bump Pass information easily from one smartphone to another with Bump. When two devices both running the app are physically "bumped" together, the selected content transfers over, even if one is an iPhone and the other is an Android-based handset. Dropbox If you use Dropbox on your desktop PC, you already know that it's the easiest way to sync files across multiple systems. With Dropbox for your mobile device, you can quickly move files from your PC to your phone without having to plug your handset into the computer. Gmote Through this app, you can move the cursor Read More

For all of you new Android users we have compiled a comprehensive list of the top 50 apps for new Android users. Kindle Books & Reference IM+ Communication Skype Communication NetFlix Entertainment redbox Entertainment Angry Birds Games: Arcade & Action Doodle Jump Games: Arcade & Action Robo Defense Games: Arcade & Action Jewellust Games: Brain & Puzzle X Construction Games: Brain & Puzzle DropBox Productivity To discover more new, quality Android Apps check back for our reviews and check out AndroidAppSource.com. Popularity: 18% [?] Read More

The weather app in iOS 5 has a new feature that lets you view the hourly forecast of the current day with a simple swipe of your finger. It's a minor improvement that doesn't compare with full-featured apps like Weather HD or Weather Bug Elite. But still, it's a nice touch for those that prefer the simplicity of the built-in app. Read More

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Welcome to the weekly roundup of the best new Android applications, games, and live wallpapers that went live in the Market or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. One thing I'd like to point out this week - the apps are just getting prettier and prettier. They are no longer those ugly ogre-like beasts we used to see so much, but polished, pretty flowers (I mean, muscle cars, beer, bench press, aww, it's too late now). Please wait for this page to load in full in order to see the AppBrain widgets, which include ratings and pricing info. This is one good-looking app. Seriously stunning stuff. -- Easily view and edit your Google tasks and calendar events on one touch list. * Add Google tasks and events with just 2 taps! * Check your agenda for today and coming days at a glance!! * Plan your day with minimum effort thanks to our revolutionary design!   Total Agenda – Calendar, Tasks One reading list, everywhere you are. Read It Later lets you save webpages to read later, even without an internet connection. It has been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more.   Read It Later Pro Download Wunderlist, our cloud-sync task manager. Sync your tasks over the air and share your lists with friends and colleagues. The Wunderlist mobile app for your Android will boost your productivity. Organize your to-do lists on the go and synchronize it with your free Wunderlist account between Windows, Mac, iPhone and the iPad. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide use Wunderlist everyday.   Wunderlist A nifty and well executed idea. After reading the last bullet point, all I want to say is "Shake and bake!" --   Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner FullHDMI mirrors your HTC EVO 4G screen over HDMI to an external display. ROOT is required. The app works on AOSP and Sense based kernels, NO CUSTOM KERNEL NEEDED. Some advanced features require a special kernel, however, but general functionality does not.   FullHDMI for HTC EVO Similar to the above, except free, but requires a custom kernel.   HDMwIn by TeamWin (Full HDMI Mirroring for Evo 4g) With help2park, you can find all the possible parking spaces in the surrounding area based on your GPS position – clearly laid out, with an address and telephone number (where available). If Read More