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Becoming a parent will make your life incredibly, significantly busier - no doubt about that. I grew up in a large family so there was always some sort of chaos with the younger kids. If it be potty training, what they needed to eat, cleaning up after them, making sure they were doing their homework, or whatever else, there is always something to do. Although there is good news and there is help! If you know where to look, there are many tools available to help you with your kids. Here are a few apps that can offer some help to a parent in need.

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Technology is more than a source for investments that have the potential for big payoffs in a short amount of time. Technology is providing us with tools for smarter investing in other areas of finance, allowing virtually anyone to track prominent trends, quickly make trades, and put money to work efficiently on the open market. One of the fastest growing forms of this type of technology is coming in the form of Apps for smart phones and tablets. Because more and more people are making their trades on the go, the following Apps are ideal for investors of all experience levels who do not want to necessarily be tied to a desk.

Motif Investing:

Available in both a desktop format or as an iPhone App, this free software streamlines one's portfolio and is capable of creating over 90 different themes. It handles 30 stocks per portfolio well, encouraging users to funnel their investments into more concentrated areas of the market. Each portfolio comes with a $9.95 charge, and the minimum investment amount is $250. This App is not geared towards the long-term investor, but it is perfectly designed for the day trader or those wishing to begin dabbling in the world of high finance. The acclaim for this App has come from both novice traders and MIT instructors who are experts in the field of finance.

SigFig:

Many investors have no problem establishing a portfolio with which to work. However, once their money is in place, a great deal of traders are unsure of how to optimize them for their personal goals in the market. This App takes the most important data from your portfolio and puts it on a single page that is organized in a dashboard fashion. From there, the program makes recommendations based on the relevant data. SigFig is free and works on all desktop computers, iPhones, and Android devices. The program is much better suited for long-term investors. It is capable of synching with up to 90 different brokerages in order to track 401(ks), general investments, and IRAs.

Personal Capital:

This App finds its strength in the number of tools built in to manage money and maintain investing budgets. It provides a complete listing of all your investments at the touch of a button in addition to summarizing your total investments in a way that puts the numbers in context of the market at large. The management tools have received high marks from the editor of Netbanker.com as well. Although the App and the website are free, users have access to financial advice on a regular basis for a flat fee. This program also allows users to make money transfers using bank accounts and track credit card information in real time.

I=iPhone, A=Android, W=Windows Phone, B=Blackberry

AA Parking (I,A)

This is essentially a searchable database of parking places. You can look for car parks near where you are or get organized and enter a destination to find parking places where you're going. The app shows prices (where applicable) and whether or not the spaces are covered and/or attended.

Trapster (I, A, W, B)

This is an outstanding example of using technology to make it more convenient for people to help each other like they always have. In the old days, if a driver saw a road hazard up ahead, they'd flash their lights to alert the people behind, now they just upload it to Trapster (along with various sorts of law-enforcement cameras).

DailyRoads Voyager (A)

Essentially a black box for cars to provide evidence in the event that the smartphone's owner has an accident. Basically it sits on your dashboard and films through your windscreen on a loop. While it's filming, it's also monitoring and recording your speed and location (via GPS). You choose what to keep by tapping on the screen.

As a piece of completely unrelated trivia, the black boxes in planes are actually orange. They're formally known as flight data recorders or accident data recorders and nobody actually knows for sure how they came to be known as black boxes. Contrary to urban myth it had nothing to do with being invented by a person with the surname Black.

Trip Advisor (I,A,W)

Not technically a car-related app, but it certainly can be useful for people on the road, particularly those with children. While travellers with families will probably try to book ahead for accommodation, Trip Advisor may be handy as plan B for emergencies. It's also a great way to find places to eat and has plenty of other handy information, such as details of local attractions.

IonRoad (I,A)

May be a terrible pun, but it's a relatively new app with a lot of potential. Going by the user reviews, there are still some teething problems with the free version, although overall the reviews seem to be more positive than negative. The very affordable paid-for version gets a higher rating. Both versions essentially do the same job, which is to warn drivers when they're in danger of hitting another vehicle. As well as being useful for learner drivers who are still learning to judge distances, it's vastly more accurate than the human eye in low-visibility conditions. Although it's intended to prevent collisions between cars, the technology will also work for other similar hazards, which could be very useful for those who have to drive on country roads and have to negotiate occasional fallen trees and stray sheep.

Find My Car (I,A) and Sally Park (I)

These two apps essentially do the same job. They help you find where you left your car. The main difference is that Find My Car is free, whereas Sally Park charges a small fee for a neater interface. Basically you train yourself to fire up either of these apps whenever you leave your car and, assuming it's still in the same place when you want to find it again, either of these apps will reunite you with your wheels. They may not be lifesavers, but they can certain save massive amounts of time and many arguments.

Top Gear (I,A)

Some say that it's an icon of British culture and that it's refreshingly frank and uniquely quirky, all we know is if you don't have a clue what the opening to this paragraph was all about you at least need to watch one episode. Rather like the programme, this app serves basically no practical purpose whatsoever and divides opinions over whether it's entertaining or just annoying. While free to download and use, it's probably best kept for places where you can get wifi.




After almost 15 years working for various financial service companies, Kit MacLean escaped to work as a freelance writer and translator. She has a keen interest in cars and motoring and likes to keep her own set of wheels in tip top condition. Although she's not a big fan of cleaning, so typically uses a local car valeter to do that bit for her! Well, why get your hands dirty when you can put your feet up and let someone else do it for you?

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A Mobile phone is the most handy gadget we have access to anytime, any day and depending on how you adapt yours, it can be a lot more functional for you. If you are a job seeker, there are brilliant apps that can make your job search much more efficient and these are discussed below.

5 Must Have Mobile Apps for Job Seekers

1.) iPQ Career Planner

This app is a definite must if you are a college graduate in the uncertain job market. What this app allows any job seeker to do is take an assessment, answering questions about your own personal traits to assess your strengths and weaknesses. It also allows the user to familiarize themselves with questions an interviewer may use during the personal assessment. The most important feature of this app is its ability to download a report that summarizes the strengths, weaknesses, and helps identify a suitable job for your desired career path.

2.) Pocket Resume

This keen app is for career seekers on the go, who want to showcase their skills in a short amount of time. With Pocket Resume, you are allowed to create a resume directly from your smart phone or tablet by just entering the requested details asked by the app. There is no need to focus on the formatting or layout of the resume, the app will generate all of this for you upon completion. You are allowed to create and store multiple resumes, and also send them directly from your mobile device to your desired employer. This app is essential for those who are always travelling and on the go, but need to make small changes to their current resume for different positions.

3.) Hidden Jobs

Unknown to most career seekers, the majority of open jobs are not posted in the classified ads or online job sites. The Hidden Jobs app is capable of tracking millions of unadvertised careers from company leads before they begin to hire. The app is not a job seeking app, but more of a career scouting app, notifying you where jobs will open in the near future in a location near you. This app uses Google to find open jobs at the company you decide to track, and sends push notifications once any hiring initiative has begun.

4.) Good Job

This is one of the most valuable job searching apps on the market to date. This app the perfect assistant in one’s job search, with its multitude of features, such as saving client information, tracking successful and disappointing interviews, allowing for multiple resume storage and sending the right documents to the right companies. You are also allowed to store, back up, and send files from your mobile device in PDF format straight to your PC. The simplicity of the app allows for the reduction in overall paperwork, and is great for the multitasking career hunter.

5.) BeKnown

This mobile job seeking app has increased in trending popularity, because of the platforms it uses to attract attention to your personal profile. The app works with Facebook’s timeline without revealing social network interactions, so business and pleasure are never combined. Facebook is the #1 site employers browse online, more than any other site. This application allows for one to utilize their education and professional experience from their Facebook profile, while using a separate discreet website to showcase your professionalism.





This article is written by Zendra Thurmin, a technology enthusiast and career adviser with useful tips on the best methods for effective job search in South Africa.

With DSLR cameras becoming more accessible to ordinary consumers, photo sharing and photo print products has almost become a norm in our society. Now with a mobile device one can take almost unlimited shots of one’s favorites and store, organize and create a photo album off them. Additionally, there are also almost endless lists of photo editing apps designed to help people better create stunning photos and storystreams with their shots. One of such apps with remarkable recommendation is Picasa.

Picasa is a popular image organizer and viewer used for organizing and editing digital photos. It is integrated with a photo sharing website called Picasa Web Albums (PWA) to enable users share their photos with ease.

Now, a very similar website to PWA is Flickr, a popular media hosting website where people host and share their personal photographs. However, Flickr has become the media home on which bloggers host the images they embed in their blogs and social media thereby making it one of the biggest media host on the internet. If you are one of those who use Flickr almost on daily basis or perhaps an individual who just fancy this photo platform, here are the top 3 apps you should consider having installed in your device to enhance your Flickr experience.

Flickit Pro

Flickit Pro is an app designed to enhance Flickr experience on iPhones, iPod Touch and iPad. It is a product from the Green Volcano Software and requires iOS 4.0 and later.

Basic features:

Photoflow - A clean photo navigation feature resembling Cover Flow on iPods or in iTunes. Additionally, users can enable the tilt ‘mode’ so they can scroll through photos using their device accelerometer.

Infinite Scrolls – Perhaps you have a photostream on Flickr with thousands of photos. With Flickit Pro you can just scroll through them endlessly as a single list of photos without any waiting time that may distract your browsing.

Batch Uploads – Flickit Pro enables users to upload their photos in batches instead of one by one. Additionally, users can also choose sets, tags or groups, and set metadata defaults. You can also auto post to twitter and other logging services, and if you are using a device with 3GS, you can even upload videos.

Favorite Contacts – With Flickit Pro you can create a customized list of favorite contacts so you get to follow only your family and friends or get updates only from those your cherish their work.

In addition to all these cutting edge features, Flickit Pro will also allow you to get details on photos, including reading comments on them and being able to add your own comments. You can also view Flickr videos, find photos with keyword search, view nearby photos and explore other interesting photos on Flickr right from your mobile device. Flickr Pro sells for a mere $4.99.

What The Users Think of Flickit:

Flickit Pro is a popular app that has gained way too much popularity among Flickr lovers because of the wealth of features it provides. Many users have used and continue to recommend this app based on its ease of use, the ability to multi-upload and organize photos in a way to suit the user. This is the one app that combines almost all features of other 3rd party apps for Flickr, even those that couldn’t be found on other apps. For instance, while no other app supports putting photos into multiple sets, Flickit Pro allowed a user to conduct a 365 project right from his device.

Pros:

• Supports multiple photo uploads.
• Upload and view videos.
• Cutting edge photo organizing features.
• Exceptional photo navigation features.

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With the bright summer around, almost everyone’s making plans for picnics, trips, and more travel. Road trips can be fun and adventurous, but confirming on the right pit stop could be tricky. With mobile apps designed for all your needs, it surely does make your road trip easier and exciting.

If you are planning on an adventurous road trip, but not sure about the plan of action, here come some of the best mobile apps to guide you through the entire trip and make it memorable.

Given today's current economic crises around the world, some people have chosen to invest in precious metals to ensure future financial security. According to an article submitted to Zero Hedge, a top financial blog, "This is the first time in human history in which all the world's major currencies are collapsing together." Mike Maloney, the originator of the article, addresses the fact that the state of money throughout the world is constantly in flux, and right now, we're at the end stages before a new currency is introduced into the system backed by "sound money," or money backed by precious metals. Those who invest in gold, silver and other precious metals will find greater security in the coming years. How do you know the worth of these metals? There are apps for that.

The following lists several apps to help you stay informed on the going rate of precious metals.

For Android devices:

1.) Gold Live!

Developed by Kitco, one of the leading metals information sites in the industry, Gold Live! offers a plethora of features for those staying on top of the metals game. Its layout is customizable and interactive, allowing users to see the information they need quickly. With multiple language options, real-time metal pricing updates and rate comparisons with 13 countries, Gold Live! presents a wide array of features and is free to download.

2.) Gold & Silver Price Checker

If you're looking for a simple, intuitive app to help you buy and sell precious metals, then Gold & Silver Price Checker for Android is your go-to app. Its 2-click system allows users to access updated information quickly. This simple app features historical charts on gold prices as well as current spots, letting you find the information you need quickly, for free.


For Apple devices:

1.) Gold Silver

Developed by the American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX), the free Gold Silver app for iPhone brings you up-to-date information on a comprehensive list of precious metals. Unlike other apps, this one locates over 40 types of precious metals and their current pricing, which means you have a complete list of all major metals in the palm of your hand.

2.) Gold Tracker

According to the app's developer, Hearn Apps, LLC, "Gold Tracker has the most advanced calculator of any precious metals app on the App Store." With over 150 currencies available on the app, dealers and investors alike will find the information they need for currencies around the world. Its comprehensive set of features includes accurate updates, history charts and personalized records to help you stay on top of your metals. The fee for the app is $2.99 as of this writing.

If you need to stay on top of gold, silver and other precious metal prices, then having a handy app will help you to do that. These four apps come highly rated by thousands of happy customers. Whatever type of mobile device you own, you can stay up-to-date on the latest values of gold and silver in the current economy, which will allow you to determine whether it's time to buy, sell or invest in precious metals.




Sally writes for hard to find metals company Dynamic Metals who also stock 300M steel alloy and many other hard to find metals.

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Want to make the most out of your Smartphone camera? Here are the top 10 photography apps you should try out.

1. Photoshop Express (iOS, Android)

Adobe Photoshop Express is a cost-free mobile version of the revolutionary 'Photoshop' program. With lots of effects at it's fingertips along with the ability to share edited pictures, this is a 'must' have for anybody who is seriously interested in photography on mobile phones.

2. Pixable, (iOS, Android)

Pixable is a one stop app for storing your photos. It goes beyond that basic function and even includes a feature that enables users to rank the photographs based upon popularity. This app was listed on CNN's best 50 tech tools mainly because it is highly useful and easy-to-use.

3. Camera+ (iOS)

Camera+ app is a must for all Apple iPhone and iPad users. It is a basic, yet powerful program that improves the stock camera with the help of the ability to increase zoom and various effects.

4. Instagram (iOS, Android)

For lovers of social networking, Instagram is probably the most in-demand photo sharing tool today. The app for iOS and Android OS make it very convenient to use the website's functionality on the move and share photos across several sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. The effects tool lets users to simply customize the visual appeal of any photo.

5. Snapseed (iOS, Android)

This fantastic photo editor (developed and owned by Google) offers you a fast and remarkably powerful solution to transform your snaps on the go using its advanced, user-friendly interface and in depth set of features. For instance, Selective Adjust option lets you edit a small part of the picture and leave the remaining untouched, while a 'Straighten' feature enables you to adjust the alignment of pictures that did not turn out quite as level as you expected.

6. Pixlr Express (iOS and Android)

Here is another one of the apps that offer a bunch of features for zero cost whatsoever. Would like to fix pictures with red eye removal, resize, crop or basic stuff? After doing enhancements, send the photos off to your buddies and contacts or social network apps. Don't bother about getting confused with the over 600+ options; pick favorites and use them all the time.

7. FotoDanz (Android)

Why bother capturing a basic snapshot when you can actually take a dancing image? No, not really a full-video, but a quick (3-5 seconds) looping photos. Fotodanz makes it extremely easy: film a short video clip (3-5 seconds will be enough), after that circle the area you would like to move using your finger. The application does the rest. You could include filters as well - but that will require in-app purchase.

8. 360 Panorama (iOS, Android)

The 360 Panorama app from Occipital is an excellent tool that allows for panoramic photo recording, sharing as well as storage. This flexible app has several attractive features beyond its primary function, like gyro-viewing and embedding and automatic GPS-tagging.

9. Photo Studio (Android)

Photo Studio for Android is used by both beginner and expert photographers who are looking for easy, but effective image processing on the move. Users can turn their mobile into a wonderful photo editing studio. There are more than 70 incredible special effects: frames, shadow, rust, fabric, heart, akvarel, fire, light, water, heart, noise and much more. Additional features include Color Splash editor, Lens Boost and Magic Tools.

10. FhotoRoom (Windows Phone)

Windows Phone might be a little light on big named photography apps, but this app is just as effective as many of the popular alternate options for other software platforms. FhotoRoom provides more than 75 editing special effects, filters and frames and allows you to share your pictures to its Instagram-esque online network - and also direct to the likes of SkyDrive, Flickr, Twitter and Facebook.




Warren is a passionate blogger about new technologies and works in a photo studio in Perth.

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If you work as an insurance agent, then you certainly know that your job can be quite difficult at times - it is difficult not only to locate clients, but also to keep track of all your ongoing projects and to manage them efficiently. Smartphones have become extremely popular lately, and for a good reason - they come in handy for the modern man who is always on the go and needs a reliable tool. Smartphone apps can certainly make your life and your job a lot easier, and here you will find a top of the most useful 7 paid tools insurance:

1.) Analytics Pro

This app is certainly one of the best investments you can make when it comes to apps for insurance agents - in a nutshell, Analytics Pro allows you to keep track of your visitors. The application delivers accurate and reliable information that you can later use to expand your target market.

2.) Instapaper

We live in the century of speed and everybody is on a tight schedule. If like to read the press yet you do not always have time for it, you can use the Instapaper applications which basically acts as a book sign - it saves the article and reminds you to read it some other time. Besides, the best thing is that Instapaper saves the articles in text format, so you do not need to bother accessing links and such.

3.) GoPro

Just like the name suggests, GoPro is an application that allows you to become a professional insurance agent. It allows you to manage events, it is time-effective and cost-effective and it comes with a series of useful features and functions. Basically, GoPro can embed all the information you need and it allows you to take it with you wherever you go.

4.) Ready To Retire

This is basically an application released by LIMRA and it is an educational application that offers its users a deeper insight into retirement and it helps them set and achieve goals. After inserting the required information, the clients will get an up-to-date, personalized retirement plan they can use.

5.) SplashTop

This is another handy application - it is basically a remote desktop application that allows you to view and access your home PC desktop from your Android smartphone. Splashtop offers high-quality video and audio, it is easy to use and has a customer-friendly interface. You can now access your games, files, songs and all the multimedia documents with the touch of a finger.

6.) NoteShelf

Noteshelf is a multi-purpose application that allows you to put emphasis on the points that interest you the most from your notes and documents - you can easily do that using your fingers, and you can color the areas of interest in no less than 17 different colors.You can also design and personalize your notes quickly and with a minimum of effort, and then you can share them with your friends or print them.

7.) NestEgg

NestEgg is a very useful application that is especially designed for business owners who want to have full control over their finance. Basically, NestEgg helps them keep track of their assets, expenses, taxes, income and such. Do you want to save money for education or perhaps for a new car? Nothing easier, NestEgg will help you do that!



Kara is a passionate blogger and works as a provider of trade tools insurance.

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These days it’s difficult to be ‘out of the office’ as it’s even possible to gain access to work emails from anywhere via hosted exchange services like hosted exchange 2010. Advertisers, clients, co-workers and family can now all reach you, anytime, anywhere, so it’s a small wonder that many people are finding it hard to manage their inboxes.

Founder of TechCrunch, mentioned that the number of emails he receives daily went up from 2,433 in 2008 to 7, 000 by January 2013 and he’s not alone. Managing the vast amount of emails we all receive per day can feel overwhelming. A number of entrepreneurs have spotted the gap in the market and have designed email apps to help people manage their inboxes.

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Why use apps while travelling?

Well, the apps give you all the latest information about the new places you visit. It is always better to make informed choices, especially while travelling to new places. You can get all the information on weather conditions, availability of tickets, making hotel reservations, booking cars, traffic updates, and currency exchange rates. Get these apps today if you are planning on travelling anytime soon.

Airbnb

This is a free Android app, which helps in booking hotels and finding information on available accommodation facilities in a new place. Airbnb will help you in making all the bookings at any given location while traveling.

XE Currency

This is a currency converter Android based app. It will help you in finding the most updated currency exchange rates. You could save money during your travel if you have the latest information on the exchange rates.

Worldmate

This one is identified as one of the finest travel apps. It is simple to use and it helps you in managing your travel itinerary perfectly. You can take help of the app and book your hotel room or flights. Worldmate is surely a must have app for all travelers.

Wi-Fi finder

Use this app to find Wi-Fi spots wherever you are. Download Wi-Fi finder and use it to locate internet connections on your portable devices. Of course, you will have to ask for network passwords with the connection owners.

Skype

We all use Skype to communicate with people living across the globe. It is a very reliable app that helps you stay connected with your workplace and family members while you are traveling. To get started, just download Skype on your mobile phone, and start talking to your loved ones. It also comes with call conferencing feature.

Waze

This app assists you while driving. It alerts you about traffic jams, road accidents, police checking, etc. With the help of this app, you can avoid the high traffic roads and reach your travel destinations on time.

Tripit

Businessmen can easily manage their busy travel schedules by using Tripit. It helps in making travel arrangements efficiently. Any businessperson will benefit from this particular app. Booking, reservation, meeting details, and all other information can be saved and managed efficiently.

Weatherpro

This app is available online for free, and it gives weather updates while traveling. It is always a wish thing to check the weather conditions before you plan your trip. It allows you to be prepared for bad weather conditions.

These travel apps enhance your travel experiences, so why not use them.






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There are so many mobile applications in the market in 2013 but not all of them can be termed as the best. Consumers need to know which ones are the best as it is evident that there is increased growth in mobile consumer activity. Many business activities are now being carried out online. This has encouraged enormous development in the mobile app industry. According to a well carried out research these are best mobile apps of 2013.

Social Networking Apps

Apps are perfect for music lovers everywhere. There are apps that you can listen to music on, and there are also apps that you can make music on. When looking for the perfect app, it really depends on what you need.

There are numerous soccer fans around the world, and they are simply passionate about the game. Thanks to the latest smartphone apps, you can watch them from anywhere and anytime. Below mentioned are some soccer apps which will surely satisfy your love for the game.
Live Soccer results for all your favorite teams. GoalTone is the Soccer ringtone - You will hear the GoalTone sound every time a team scores. You never need to refresh your screen. Goals updates will come directly to you. Even when the application is closed, a goal notification will pop. If you love Soccer, and want to keep track of all your favorite Soccer teams, GoalTone is the app for you.

When it comes to working out the most effective way to edit and share your photos, how do you decide which app to use? The market is brimming over with exciting new apps. Some come with seemingly unlimited functions and tools. Others might perform only one job, but they do it really well.

In the end, it all comes down to your personal needs and interests. Which social networks do you use most often? Do you need every editing tool in the box, or are you happy just to crop, flip and rotate? Do you want super-cool washes that will give your photos a vintage touch, are you looking for an endless repertoire of fun or perhaps the right app to create a photo book for a special event?

Here, we consider the pros and cons of three increasingly popular apps: Pixlr Express, Pencil Camera and Lightbox.

1.) Pixlr Express:

Description:

Pixlr Express is another product from the creative brains behind Pixlr-o-matic. Featuring a number of useful features, it’s known for being simple to operate.

Firstly, it includes some straightforward editing functions. Users can rotate, straighten, crop and resize their photos effortlessly. They can also opt for ‘auto-fix’, which, at the click of a button, automatically fixes up lighting problems and balances colours so that images look better within seconds. If you’re not keen on having red eyes or if you think your teeth could do with some whitening (but you don’t want to pay enormous dental bills!), both problems can be sorted out easily.

Once you’ve finished editing, you can set the mood with overlays, lighting effects, borders, and extra effects, such as focal blur. You can also adjust colour, contrast and brightness, or choose to add a colour splash. A ‘favourites’ button enables easy tracking of changes.
Pixlr Express allows the sharing of photos via most popular social networks and apps, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and the saving of photos to your device’s gallery.

Users’ Feedback:

Overall, feedback indicates that users enjoy using Pixlr Express. It has received a 4.8 star average on Google Play. Many users have described it as the best Android app for photo editing they’ve ever tried. They find it simple to use and state that it has an impressive range of functions for such a small app.

Some users have pointed out that it could be improved by the addition and expansion of some tools, such as collage, distortion, a facility allowing users to alter the size of personally typed text, and increased variety in the colours of available stickers. Some have also complained that the red eye reduction function doesn’t work particularly well. The app’s inability to deal with high resolution photos is another concern for some users.

Pros:

Pixlr Express is easy to use. Photos can be edited quickly and effortlessly. For a small app, it includes a diverse range of functions, including all the fundamental editing and effects tools. It enables the sharing of images across a range of popular social networks and apps. Best of all, it’s free!

Cons:

Some popular functions are not available, such as collage, distortion and alteration of the size of personally written text. The colours in which stickers are available are limited. Some users have complained that the red eye function is not as effective as it could be. Pixlr Express is not suitable for editing high-resolution photos.

2.) Pencil Camera:

This app is all about creating amazing pencil effects in HD on Android devices. You can apply it as you’re taking a photo, so that you witness the effects in real time, or you can choose to apply it to images that are already stored in your gallery. It’s a fun way of combining your artistic inclinations with your photography.

There are 11 different effects achievable. These include “crayon’o’matic”, parchment, cartoonist, canvas, “concrete wall sprayer”, “is there life on Mars” (sepia), “over the foil”, “alien skin”, black pencil, ‘chalk world’ and “industrializer”. The app also features filters (which can be applied in real time), and, where applicable, auto focus, auto flash and face camera. SD card installation is possible.

Pencil camera can handle photos that are 1600 x 1200 pixels and smaller. It allows users to share photos immediately, via Facebook or email, and can support more than one camera at a time.

Version 2.5 is available on Amazon for $0.75 and version 2.9 is available on Google Play for $1.99.

Plans are in development for a future version, which will include more effects and wider support for Samsung devices.

Users’ Feedback:

This app currently has a 4.1 star rating on Google Play. However, it has received far fewer reviews than more common apps, so this average might be skewed in comparison with other statistics. Positive feedback includes praise of its ease of use and the fact that it enables users to see effects and decide if they like them before taking photos. Some users enjoy its focus on one main function – to give photos an arty touch – and most state that the effects are really impressive. Negative feedback includes reports of operating problems, including trouble with saving. Some users have also stated that they’d like to see more options, especially in terms of settings, such as switching on and off the flash.

Pros:

Pencil camera is simple to operate, partly because its range of functions is more limited than that of other apps. It allows users to view effects before taking photos, which can be useful. The manufacturer promises a refund to users who are not happy with the app and is responsive to concerns and complaints.

Cons:

Whereas other photo editing apps incorporate a diverse range of functions, pencil camera is limited to one main use, which might mean it is not ideal for users seeking something more complex. It does not have many options when it comes to settings. Some users have complained of operating problems.

3.) Lightbox:

Lightbox is the Android user’s answer to Instagram. It enables users to snap photos and share them online in a jiffy, plus it comes with a photoblog, which means that users can arrange their images online in an appealing, eye-catching fashion. They can also join a web-based community of similarly enthusiastic Lightbox fans. Like Instagram, this app’s available free of charge.

Users can either take photos via Lightbox, or import a photo from their gallery into the app. Once the shot is there, users can choose from 17 different filters, which are designed to give photos a whole new look. It is possible to shift the balance and contrast of colours or create a vintage look through applying washes. The editing tools enable users to crop, flip and rotate images.

Sharing can occur across a range of social networks, and a variety of privacy options can be applied. As with Instagram, users can name and tag photos.

Users’ Feedback:

Many users are particularly impressed with Lightbox’s efficient, beautifully organized interface. They state that it works fluidly and easily, which makes using the app enjoyable. Most users have also found that the diverse array of effects gives them the freedom to design their photos just as they want them to appear. Lightbox’s online community and the personal blog provided for each user receive frequent positive comments. Many users enjoy the ease with which they can share their own photos, and interact with others’ posts. Some users have pointed out that Lightbox’s editing tools are not as extensive as those found on other apps.

Pros:

Lightbox’s well-designed interface is definitely a plus – it makes the app easy to operate. The range of available effects is impressive. Sharing photos across social networks can be achieved effortlessly, and it’s great to be able to place all your images on one blog. Plus, Lightbox has its own online community. Efficient web support is available and finally, let’s not forget that it’s free!

Cons:

Lightbox’s editing options are limited to cropping, flipping and rotating, which some users might find frustrating. The app is not necessarily suitable to those who want to take their photos through complex, personalized editing processes. Other apps on the market offer a bigger toolbox.




Steven is the editor at the VerybestSoftware.net, a blog where he shares his personal reviews for software and applications, technology news and tips. He also posts his assessments for various internet services like online photo sharing, photo album and printing sites, cloud storage services and more.