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Watchdog Monitors Your Android for Run-Away Processes [Downloads]
Android only: Using a task killer to constantly wipe apps and save battery is not a smart strategy. Watching out for the occasional CPU-killing app makes more sense, and that’s just what Watchdog Task …
Scan or Photograph Checks for Deposit at These Banks [Banks]
Depositing checks probably feels like the last stand of paper for savvy online bankers. Switch to one of the banks accepting check deposits via scanner, iPhone, or Android, and you’ll never have to wai…
Three Handy Tasker Profiles From Our Readers [What You Said]
You might have noticed over the past two weeks that we’re really into the Android automation app Tasker. We walked you through setup, then pushed it further. In the meantime, our readers have submitted…
Gesture Search Bar Keeps Android’s Gesture Search Close at Hand [Downloads]
Android only: Google’s scribble-powered Gesture Search is pretty handy, but you have to launch a separate app to access it. Free app Gesture Search Bar more conveniently launches Gesture Search from ei…
Android2cloud Opens URLs from Your Phone in Chrome [Downloads]
Android/Chrome: If you’ve got something loaded on your Android that you’d like to see in a full browser, you could email it, copy/paste the link, or just try and remember. Or use android2cloud to inst…
Google Adds a History Link for Quick Recall on Mobile Browsers [Search]
Want to pull up that link you found at home while you’re away from home? If you’ve enabled Google’s Search History feature, you can now pull it up from the Google home page on your iPhone or Android br…
Push Your Automated Android to Awesome Heights with These Tasker Setups [Automation]
We’ve shown you how Android app Tasker can make your phone a fully-automated wonder. Now we’re digging in deeper and providing some clever step-by-step profiles, along with an explainer on how to expor…
Gmail Label Notifier Pings You for Specific New Messages [Downloads]
Android only: The default Gmail client can sync individual labels, but only notifies users about new inbox messages. A tiny little app, Gmail Label Notifier, offers customized notifications of new labe…
How to Turn Your Android Phone into a Fully-Automated Superphone [Automation]
What if your phone automatically went silent when you step into the movie theater? Texted your significant other when you finished your long commute? Or automatically turned down the volume when a part…
Safari Extensions Now Available Through Browser Update [Safari]
Windows/Mac: Safari 5.0.1 is out, and it’s much more than just a bug fix. Installing the update activates Safari’s new extensions platform, which has roughly 100 extensions available through the Safari…
Maps for Android Adds Places for Instant Nearby Search [Updates]
Android only: What’s the fastest way to find a coffee spot, gas station, or ATM closest to where you’re standing? With Google Maps’ latest update for Android, it’s probably the Places shortcut that’s n…
ChompSMS Is a Handy Replacement for Android’s SMS App [Downloads]
Android only: The SMS messaging app included with standard Android phones is decent, but it could do so much more to make texting easy. ChompSMS does those things, including quick replies from home or …
Google Voice Calling Gets Faster in Android and BlackBerry Apps [Updates]
Google Voice connects its users’ calls through its own server, which meant that smartphones placing a call through Voice had to make a data connection before dialing. That’s changed with the latest upd…
Root the Droid X to Remove All Its Bloatware [Crapware]
The latest Verizon-pushed Android phone, the Droid X, has a huge screen, some pretty decent hardware—and lots of unnecessary, non-removable apps pre-loaded that you can’t kill off. Despite claims…
Google Voice Calling Gets Faster in Android and BlackBerry Apps [Updates]
Google Voice connects its users’ calls through its own server, which meant that smartphones placing a call through Voice had to make a data connection before dialing. That’s changed with the latest upd…