Jibbigo Translator
OS: iOS
Price: Free
Size: 15MB
Jibbigo
Translator
Digital language translators can either
enhance or inhibit your communication abroad, but by and large, it's beneficial
to have an app that helps you overcome any language barriers. Jibbigo
Translator (Rel. Oct. 12, 2012) from Jibbigo LLC supports more than 20
languages. When you're connected to a network, you have unlimited access to
free voice and text translations. The app features a split-screen display, so
you can speak or type a phrase in one screen and watch the translation appear
in the adjacent window. To use the app's offline translation mode, simply
download the available languages to your device.
Lookout Security & Antivirus
OS: Android
Price: Free
Size varies by device
Lookout
Security & Antivirus
We don't have to convince you that bad
stuff can happen to your tablet-threats perennially lurk behind fake URLs and
malicious sites. While you're probably vigilant enough to avoid suspicious
links, every mobile device user can benefit from extra protection such as
Lookout Security & Antivirus (Rel. Nov. 5, 2012) from Lookout Mobile
Security. The free version scans for spyware in apps and email attachments,
runs scheduled scans, locates lost phones on Google Maps, and more. The comprehensive
Lookout Premium version is $2.99 per month.
Meteor Notes
OS: iOS
Price: $2.99
Size: 3.1MB
Meteor
Notes
Note-taking apps are in ample supply, which
means there is a selection of both smartly complex and extremely simple
interfaces. Mathieu Routhier's Meteor Notes (Rel. Sept. 02, 2012) fits squarely
into the former category due to its folder organization, picture- as-note
feature, and note merging with select cloud service providers. Beyond these
capabilities, Meteor Notes makes it easy to start bulleted lists and search for
earlier notes. You can also back up, print, and email notes as necessary.
Meteor Notes is customizable, as well, so you can choose a favorite font,
size, and theme to fit your personal style.
Package Tracker For Tablet
OS: Android
Price: $1.99
Size: 341KB
Package
Tracker For Tablet
Ideal for anyone who maintains a record of
shipments sent via multiple carriers, MinsTech Software's Package Tracker For
Tablet (Rel. Oct. 2, 2012) notifies you the way you want to be notified. For
example, you can choose ringtone, LED, vibration, or email alerts. Plus, the
following conveniences give you even more control from your mobile device:
tracking number list sync (from a PC), access to package route maps (if
available), and package sorting options. The app lets you track parcels from a
variety of U.S.-based and international carriers.
Skyvi (Siri For Android)
OS: Android
Price: Free
Size: 9MB
Skyvi
(Siri For Android)
The parenthetical portion this app's title
tells you almost everything you need to know about its functionality: Skyvi
(Siri For Android) (Rel. Nov. 5, 2012) from BlueTornado is a voice-activated
command app that is similar to Apple's Siri. Skyvi will help you execute tasks
as you "communicate" with her. For instance, you can use voice
commands to call your friends, send texts, get directions, play music, pull up
contact information, check the weather, and ask general questions. You can
also use Skyvi to update your status on some social networking sites.
Splashtop Presenter
OS: iOS
Price: $19.99
Size: 11.4MB
Splashtop
Presenter
Practically speaking, Splashtop Presenter
(Rel. Sept. 11, 2012) from Splashtop lets you control your PowerPoint and
Keynote presentations remotely. The feature that turns it into an ideal
slideshow remote is real-time, gesture-controlled annotation. As your roam
freely throughout the room giving your presentation, you can play slide
animations, video, and audio. You can use hand gestures to draw lines,
highlight text, or write on top of an individual slide's content. To use this
app on your iPad, you'll need to connect via Wi-Fi to Splashtop Streamer
installed on your computer
