Boomerang brings location-based reminders for emails

Location, location, location. That is not just the rallying cry for new businesses anymore, but more and more develioers are realizing that it is also important to add features in their apps that take advantage of the users' location. Email client Boomerang is the latest to join the trend as they add location-based features for pushing emails to your device.

The app, which supports both Gmail and Microsoft Exchange emails has added a function that lets your device snooze emails for later reading, when you've entered a particular location. So for example, an important email regarding your meeting with a client will be pushed to the top of your inbox when you've entered the company boardroom where you'll be meeting with your colleagues regarding said client. Or a personal email from your mother will be snoozed until such time when you have entered your house or bedroom so that you can read it in private.

The update also brings you a widget that you can display on your homescreen and it will show you how many unread emails you have (which can be a good thing or a scary thing. The Inbox widget also lets you read through your unread emails without even having to open your Boomerang app.

Productivity app To-doist has also made a similar location-based reminder feature in its last update, wherein instead of a time reminder, you get a notification on your task when you enter specified locations. But having this feature on an email client is also much needed, so maybe you can give Boomerang a try. You can download the app for free from the Google Play Store.

VIA: The Next Web

Story Timeline

• Boomerang for Gmail launches for Android


• Boomerang for Android update brings notifications and more


• Gmail update attaches files directly from Google Drive

Activision brings the Skylanders Trap Team to Android tablets

The popular game on consoles, Skylanders, now has an Android version. Activision is finally giving fans of the game another way to play by bringing the Skylanders Trap Team to Android. For now, only tablets are supported. Actually, that’s only a few tablets because it’s specified on the Play Store that the game requires the Nexus 7 and Galaxy tablets like the Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy Tab Pros 8.4, 10.1, 12.2, Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 , and the 8.4 and 10.5 Galaxy Tab S. The said tablets must have 3GB of minimum storage, WiFi, and at least Android 4.3.

Kids will love this game because they can play with real toys while playing the game on the tablet. Make sure you get the Tablet Starter Pack for the complete Skylanders Trap Team gameplay experience. A kit includes all digital packs of the game, two Digital Skylanders & 2 Digital Traps, a Wireless Bluetooth Traptanium Portal, Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller, one Trap Collection Tray, one character collection poster, two sticker sheets with secret codes, and two trading cards.

The game features more than 175 playable character and over 40 villains who escaped from the Cloudtracker Prison that must be captured. With the Traptanium, you can trap the villains and bring them back to Skylands.

While this is great news for the Skylander fans, only a few tablets are supported. Most of the models in the list are high-end tablets from Samsung. The low-priced Android tablets also from Samsung and other brands have been left out from having all the fun and becoming part of the Trap Team. The starter pack only relies on Bluetooth and not WiFi or NFC so how come only a few tablets are supported?

Download the Skylanders Trap Team for Android from Google Play Store

Story Timeline

• Activision plans Call of Duty: Elite tablet app


• Activision Anthology arrives on Android with 45 classics in tow


• Activision releases 'Wipeout' the game for Android

Rico smart-home security device uses old smartphone for brains

I'd wager that most of us have at least one old smartphone sitting in the house somewhere unused. A new product has turned up that is called Rico and looks a bit like Wall-E's girlfriend from the animated film. Rico is designed to be a home security device and it can use an old smartphone for its eyes and brain.

The device will work with iPhone or Android smartphones. Rico does have some capabilities without having a smartphone brain. It can detect motion, temperature, carbon monoxide, smoke, humidity, and control smart sockets.

With a smartphone inside Rico, the camera and processor can be utilized to allow you to view what is going on in your home in real-time. The smartsockets are available with the bot to allow users to control appliances and anything else plugged into the smart-sockets from the app on your smartphone.

Rico is on Kickstarter right now seeking $100,000 and has raised nearly $16,000 at the time of writing. The project has 27 days to go and a pledge of $100 or more will get you a Rico and a smartsocket. Delivery is expected to begin in November 2015.

SOURCE: Kickstarter

Logitech Arx control brings PC gaming info to Android

Logitech has been making gaming keyboards for PC gamers for years that have screens that show data from compatible games right on the keyboard. That data included things like ammo and other details of the game. The screen could also be used to show PC performance information like CPU usage and more.

Logitech has an app for Android smartphones called Logitech Arx Control that was updated this month. Arx Control lets gamers using Android phones see similar data about compatible games and PC functions on their device.

Arx Control also allows the gamer to check PC performance and system stats from their phone. PC games have to be compatible with Arx control to show stats using the app. Logitech's G series of gaming peripherals also interface with the app allowing gamers to do things like control mouse sensitivity from the app in real-time.

The app will function on Android tablets or smartphones and some Logitech keyboards have the ability to support the smartphone or tablet like a stand. The app is available to download now on Google Play.

SOURCE: Google Play Store

Put Your Key Apps on the Android Lock Screen for Easy Access

Lock screen widgets have been around since Android 4.2, but it's not always easy to find apps that can take advantage of the feature, and many users simply forget that it's there. But lock screen widgets are great! You can check them without the hassle of keying in passcodes or drawing out a pattern, and there are more useful ones available than you might realize.

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Dropbox now allows exporting of files to SD card

If you use more than one Android device, there are times when you wish that cloud services give you the option to export important files not just to your smartphone or tablet's internal storage, but to an SD card. Well, Dropbox has probably heard of that need and is now allowing you to do so with their newest update.

While it is handy to have important documents like trip itineraries, vacation photos and crucial office documents on the cloud, there are still times when you want them on a physical drive so it would be easy to transfer from one device to another. This was the job of flash drives, and a long time ago, floppy drives (you do remember that right?). But now, SD cards are the most convenient way to transfer a file from your smartphone to a tablet or laptop and vice versa.

Dropbox makes it easy. Just tap on the Quick Action button beside your file, choose the more button, then export then save to device. It will then give you the option as to save it in your internal storage or on your SD card. If you don't see an option for an SD card, go to the menu on your save to screen, click settings then display advanced options. Try the save to device step again and you'll see your SD card there now.

Aside from this new option, version 2.4.5.10 has also improved search options as well as improved support for the upcoming Android L (we still have no idea what dessert it will finally be). The update is currently rolling out but if you still haven't received it, you can manually update by going to your Google Play Store.

SOURCE: Dropbox

Story Timeline

• Dropbox update for Android has better search, doc preview


• Dropbox Pro updated to better security and sharing settings

Streamline Android Theming with Graphic Porter

I don’t have a custom theme on my Android phone, and the reason for this is because I am too busy picky (and perhaps lazy) to go through the countless fantastic custom themes that have been created and made available here on XDA and in the Play Store. And I’m sure that many folks here are in the same situation. Because despite the vast selection of themes, we all find ourselves a little bit too picky about something specific –perhaps it’s the icons, the accent colors, or the switches. And this is where Graphic Porter comes in.

Developed by XDA Senior Member br.ruan, Graphic Porter is a tool which simplifies the process of modifying and porting existing custom themes. Running on PC, it enables you to change every aspect of the theme throughout the Android system, such as check boxes, background images, radio buttons, and IM emoticons. If there’s something you’re not happy with, just select the UI element you want to change, and the tool will automatically find and bring to you the specific files you have to change.

Graphic Porter’s porting feature is just as easy to use. The tool will automatically find the theme’s files and resize anything to suite your device’s screen resolution. Because of this method however, it should be noted that it might be a bad idea to port themes made for devices with lower dpi than your own.

Graphic Porter will definitely be a welcomed tool for anyone who likes to ensure that their Android device looks just the way they want it to look. If you would like to check this out, head over to the Graphic Porter thread for more information.

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