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QRganize allows you to scan QR codes and organize them into categories of interest. Revisit, manage and share scans on the web or on the go. Either way, QRganize is your QR code library.

QRganize has the following features:

Scan

A simple, built-in scanner is ready to decipher any QR code. With the scanner open, just place a QR code inside the target area and QRganize does the rest. QRganize currently decodes QR codes only.

Organize

The ability to organize your scans is the essence of QRganize and gives you the power to decide what’s important. This feature allows you to enhance productivity, convenience and overall experience. With QRganize, you have options when it comes to organizing QR codes:

-During the QR code preview
-After you view the content
-From the “Uncategorized” Category

Share

QRganize allows you to share your cool finds with anyone. Select any QR code within the categories of your library to share through Facebook, Twitter or Email.

Categories

Sitting on the shelves of your library-categories house all QR codes you deem worthy. At sign up, choose from a selection over 70 useful categories. You can add or drop them as you please by visiting your library.

Library

No jumbled list of random, forgettable scans. Your time and real world adventures deserve better than that. All QR code scans are organized and sit on the beautiful shelves of your library.

Web

A library card (profile) is created when you sign up for QRganize. Log In to QRganize.com to sync your scans from the mobile app, view, manage and share them with others.

QRganize also allows you to unlock additional capabilities by upgrading to “QRganize Premium”.

Upgrading unlocks:

-Unlimited total scans
-Unlimited scans per category
-No Ads

Get in touch:

http://facebook.com/QRganizeApp

http://twitter.com/QRganize

hello@qrganize.com
support@qrganize.com

If you are a big Minecraftian, or whatever you might can yourself, then an update just landed that might make you waste away the rest of the weekend. We all know that Minecraft PE is a huge seller, but it did have its limitations. With only one available mode, creativity mode, leaving you wanting more and many people board. Well, that is no longer the case.

MPE has just been updated today, bringing the 8-bit wonder version 0.2.0. The update brings in a whole slew of new goodies to feed your addiction with. There is a new mode called ‘Survival’, new blocks like doors and fences, and the ability to fly has also been added in. They have even tossed in sheep and zombies. Overall it is a pretty big update that offers you a much better experience for your money.

If you haven’t picked the update up yet you should. Feel free to pop into the market via the QR code below to snag it faster, or to pick the game up if have been waiting for it to do more.

Application: Minecraft – Pocket Edition
Developer: Mojang
Cost: $6.99

Alternatively, it looks like they have update the DEMO version with the same new goodies. You can check it out HERE.

It has been a pretty good week for application developers to drop updates. Almost ever day this week I have had something waiting in the wings the market to give me something new to an app I already use. Netflix has just dropped an update to the market moving it to version 1.7. The update has a four total additions this go round. They have added Facebook sharing from phones and tablets in Latin America, Canada the UK and Ireland. There is a new volume control slider for tablet users. They have improved the audio/video syncing on both tablets and phones and last but not least, they resolved the split picture and flickering that many tablet users were suffering from.

Pretty descent update with some fairly awesome new functions. Personally the audio/video syncing improvements will be the most important to me. That happens to me at least 3 times a week, drives me nuts. Pop into the market to and to ‘My Apps’ to go ahead and snag the update now, or if you are really lazy, click or scan the QR code to go straight to it in the market for updating.

Application: Netflix
Developer: Netflix, Inc.
Cost: FREE

When an Android user finally decides to take the plunge into the world of root and custom ROM’s it is a little bit scary. Reading through hundreds of post about rooting your particular device, seeing scary warnings and reading horror stories can ultimately put a person off. To make matters worse, a simple question that you have spent hours searching for gets met with less than friendly responses. Having the resources we have available to us via XDA, RootzWiki and many other locations is a God send, but not always enough. So enters Root-Ed to help you and everyone else out there.

The application was coded up by Kwogger and the visuals and codes tweaks were handled by B-boy™ and Bentobox. You may recognize some of those names. It is a free application with its primary goal to give LIVE help for rooting any device, detailed guidance with flashing a custom ROM, themes, kernels and general technical help with your Android device. Obviously this application won’t do you much good if you are stuck in a bootloop, but prior to breaking your device you will have somewhere to get those nagging questions answered. It is a pretty remarkable app idea. If you pop in and ask a question and don’t get an immediate response, be a little patient. The admin have lives too, but are dedicated to being with you and your issue shortly.

 If you have ever had questions that you can’t find answer too, or would like to use your knowledge in a live support setting, you should definitely check out this app. Click or scan the QR code below to pick it up and get it installed.

Application: Root-Ed Shoutbox
Developer: Published by B-boy™
Cost: FREE

Founded by Broskii and XavierDarkness
Active Administrators of the app are:Broskii, XavierDarkness,Foxdog,Bloop,HalosGhost,iJoe,Charlie and B-boy™… But many other users have the knowledge to help out, also..

Thanks for the heads up mrree2u

Rhapsody is a pretty cool application that you can pick up for free and pay a monthly service for unlimited access too. It is another streaming music service that exists on the market. I compare it to Spotify personally. They have a music bank of over 14 million songs with customized playlists and new music recommendations. Today, Rhapsody announced an update to their popular service that brought in a full featured Android tablet app. Making your experience with the service even better. The updated app brings mostly a visual update for the large screens. With full album art, artist photos and biographies all in a magazine style lay out.

“We didn’t just resize Rhapsody – we re-imagined the entire experience for the tablet,” said Brendan Benzing, chief product officer, Rhapsody.  “The tablet is not a giant phone or a mini computer. It’s your companion on the couch, in transit and out in the world, and therefore people experience music and consume content differently than they would on a computer, portable device, TV or home audio system.”

Nothing wrong with an app revamp that looks better and feels better on our tablets. The monthly service stays at $9.99 a month, but is connected to your account. Which can be used on Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, Android and 70 other consumer electronics. Gives you an easy way to have music everywhere on everything for one price really. Checkout the app through the market below by clicking or scanning the following QR code.

Application: Rhapsody
Developer: Rhapsody International Inc.
Cost: FREE

Press release -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

America’s top premium subscription music service brings an engaging music experience to Android tablets, with a focus on premium, original editorial content

SEATTLE—February 2, 2012—Rhapsody today announced the availability of its new application for Android tablets.  This latest product innovation from the most popular premium subscription music service in America makes it even easier for Rhapsody members to discover new music, read about their favorite artists and rediscover music with expert playlists, guides and features.

The tablet transforms Rhapsody into an immersive experience that’s inspired by what digital music lovers miss about physical albums and CDs: album art, photos and the ability to reach out and touch the next album you’re playing.  The tablet amplifies the experience with the best aspects of digital, with links across the universe of content that Rhapsody editors have produced over the past decade.

“We didn’t just resize Rhapsody – we re-imagined the entire experience for the tablet,” said Brendan Benzing, chief product officer, Rhapsody.  “The tablet is not a giant phone or a mini computer. It’s your companion on the couch, in transit and out in the world, and therefore people experience music and consume content differently than they would on a computer, portable device, TV or home audio system.”

Original editorial content has been a mainstay of the Rhapsody service since it launched in 2001. Each week, the editorial team–who are the leading writers in their respective genres–produces features, reviews, videos and playlists designed to guide members through Rhapsody’s vast catalog of 14 million songs across nearly 600 musical genres.  The tablet application is built around this content, with lush imagery, playable links and franchises designed to guide members through the service.

The application maximizes the unique capabilities of the tablet.  Members can tap, swipe and zoom through Rhapsody content while listening.  In addition to streaming the Rhapsody catalog while connected to the Internet, tablet users can download playlists to their tablet can store to enjoy offline anywhere.

“We are dedicated to creating a premium experience that consistently brings value to every aspect of the Rhapsody service,” said Benzing. “The tablet app delivers on this promise by providing more than just access to music—it’s a guided tour of millions of songs and a musical canvas for a myriad of experiences, from collaborating with friends to build a party playlist by passing the tablet around the room, to providing a soundtrack to a recipe or an e-book.”

The tablet application is available today in the Android Market and the Amazon Appstore for Android.

Rhapsody applications are also available on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7 as well as through more than 70 consumer electronics devices, including those by Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips.

About Rhapsody

The Rhapsody® digital music service (www.rhapsody.com) gives subscribers unlimited on-demand access to more than 14 million songs, whether they’re listening on a PC, laptop, Internet connected home stereo or TV, MP3 player or mobile phone. Rhapsody allows subscribers to access their music through more touch-points than any other digital music service, including mobile phones from Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS, through Rhapsody applications on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, RIM BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 and Android mobile platforms as well as through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips. Rhapsody is headquartered in Seattle, with offices in New York and San Francisco, expanding to include a presence in Luxembourg, London and

Frankfurt upon closing the Napster International acquisition. Rhapsody, and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc.  Follow @Rhapsody on Twitter and keep up with the latest on the Rhapsody Facebook page.

As users of smartphones we want them to be able to do as much as possible. If our carrier doesn’t support a feature that we want, then we turn to the market for help. One feature that is relatively scarce from carriers is the VoIP services. Having the ability to make and receive phone calls over a WiFi connection might not be huge to many people, but for those who have ZERO service at their office or home, it can be a life saver. There are a number of applications out that can achieve this for you, Google Voice, Viber, and Skype to name a few. You may already have your favorite app installed and running, but if you are looking for another solution, FriendCaller could be your ticket.

It offers all the built-in features one could want. Make and receive phone calls via Wi-Fi. Use the service for free video calls, group calling, messaging and even group video calls. The group video calling function will let you have 4 callers connected at a time with video with 6 more connected via audio only. One of the more unique aspects of this application is that it has been built for anything. I mean there is iOS support, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux availability. There is also a cool little ‘Callme-Link’ that you can drag and drop into Twitter, Facebook, Google + or anywhere else you can drop a link. Best part is the caller doesn’t need a FriendCaller account to click the link to call you. Check out the 1 minute video about and then head to the bottom for the QR code.

It seems like it has everything plus more. I am no expert when it comes to VoIP calling, but feel free to give it a try. It couldn’t hurt since it is free.

Application: FriendCaller
Developer: C2Call GmbH
Cost: FREE

Google loves to make our life as easy as possible. With Google Music and Google Maps both offering offline support, it was only a matter of time before Google made the move to do the same thing for Google Docs. With today’s update you will finally be able to set documents to b available offline to review and edit. In addition to just making it offline, the documents will auto-sync when you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Allowing you to work on them on the go and make them available for everyone easily.

The update also brings an improved reading experience of your docs on your tablet. Check out a few of the other minor changes that have been made below -

What’s in this version:

1. Make any file available offline for view access while not connected.
2. Manage offline content, including seeing what’s out of date.
3. Automatic syncing of offline content while on wifi.
4. Star and rename files while offline.
5. Improved reading experience of Google documents while on a tablet.

If you are already rocking Google Docs, then simply pop into the market and the My Apps section to get it updated. IF these are the features you have been waiting for Google to implement, then you can quickly and easily click or scan the QR code below to download Google Docs and start using it.

Application: Google Docs
Developer: Google Inc.
Cost: FREE

Firefox is one mobile browser that many longed to have. The betas floated around for a while before they finally launched an official app on the market. Offering a slick UI layout and the ability to easily sync your information between your device and your desktop browser makes it pretty great. In the latest update Mozilla has cleaned up the syncing making it easier to keep your bookmarks available. The have added Anti-Aliasing for WebGL, accelerated layers now supported via OpenGL ES and few other little tweaks and additions to make it perform better.

With updates though come’s the risk of other issues. A multitude of comments have been hitting the market stating that things now seem slower or unresponsive. Mozilla is constantly working to make this a great web browser for Android, but seem to keep missing the mark some how. With 50,044 ratings, the browser is only coming in at a 3.5 rating. Which is above average, but doesn’t seem to be a clear choice when choosing an alternative browsing solution.

What do you guys think? Is the latest update worth installing, or should users hold off and see what the next version brings? If you haven’t given it a shot yet and would like too, you can pick it up via the QR code below.

Application: Firefox
Developer: Mozilla
Cost: FREE

Complete list of bug fixes can be found via Mozilla’s web site. 

Three days ago we let you all know that Shadowgun would being getting an expansion. Adding in the very popular The Leftover addition. Picking up where the story line left off and adding in 4 new levels. What would an expansion be though with out something more than just a few new levels to pass the time? From past experience with expansion packs, not a darn thing. Madfinger Games didn’t stop at just levels though, so be happy. The full update includes -

☣ EXPANSION DETAILS ☣
- The story directly follows the events of original Shadowgun
- 4 new levels
- New enemy creature
- New gun
- New type of gaming interaction
- New collectibles
- New soundtrack
- Lot of new graphics, animations and cutscenes

Sounds like hours upon hours of good times wait ahead. On to the important aspect though. How you can snag the expansion. Madfinger promised the expansion would be free to all of those that already own the game. Like I suspected, it is a simple update process via the market of the original Shadowgun. So no worries on tracking down a random app, worrying if it the files will check and clear you to have it or any other sort of random oddity. Simply hit ‘my apps’ section and update the game. If you are not on the band wagon yet, or simple don’t want to load the market, you can click or scan the QR code below.

Before you do so though, we have a suggestion to make. Seems as though the update is causing a number of users some grief in the main game. I have yet to update mine yet, I will do so as soon as I make a Titanium Backup. That way if I have any issues I can uninstall and revert back to the un-updated version. Just a suggestion.

Application: Shadowgun
Developer: MADFINGER Games, a.s.
Cost: $4.99

Some people out there are extreme widgets heads, David. Along with loving widgets comes the desire to have widgets that look good and serve a purpose. Not just something flashy, shiny and new. There have been apps in the past that let you create an on screen widget to launch applications. I can picture one in my mind that I used often but can’t for the life of me remember what it is. When you see what A-WAL is and does maybe it will jog someones memory.

What the heck is A-WAL anyways? Well, A-WAL is an application created by Andreas Rudolph. It is a free app in the market that lets you create a widget for your home screen. The widget is in 4X2 format that gets placed on your home screen. When you add the widget for the first time you are auto-prompted to put what you want in it. You can create new folders for specific applications, like all your social apps, maps, games or what have you. You can alter the background color and text color that appears below the image for the application. What made me really like the application is the market integration that it uses. You can of course use your own images in the widget for your applications, but you can also have the app ‘fetch’ the super cool looking banners that most application developers use at the top of the market page. Making your widgets and applications look really sweet.

As for navigation? Well, that still is a bit desirable. The widget doesn’t scroll to the next app or have any super cool effect. Instead you have to ta on the arrow keys located next to the folder/app,dev name that gets listed. On the plus side though, you can add as many apps to a particular folder of your choosing, or just make one nice looking banner app widget for one app. The choice is up to you. Take a look at the screen shots below to see if it looks like something you are interested in messing with. If it is, hit up the QR code by clicking or scanning it to go pick up the app for a test run.

Application: A-WAL (A Widget App Launcher)
Developer: Andreas Rudolph
Cost: FREE

A few days ago we let you all know there was a pretty nifty update available to test out for Dropbox. It was made available at the Dropbox website and included a ton of new improvements, UI changes and just all around cool stuff. Not everyone is int the beat testing of app or app updates so some of you may have skipped it. Well, Dropbox felt as though the updated version was good enough to move to it to the market officially no. Here is what you can expect if you missed it last time.

• Favorites: quick offline access to files
• Bulk upload photos and videos
• Rename files and folders
• Single-tap access to all file and folder actions
• Improved gallery view
• Upload from and export to local storage
• Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements

Some have said a few features that they loved are now absent in this update. One such features that was mentioned was one touch downloading. I took a look into my update and I see what they are talking about. You can still tap on any apps or files that would require downloading to use. The one touch downloading is no longer the case for image files though. Now when you tap on an image you get to see it like you would in your normal device gallery. With options to mark as favorite, share, export or delete. Tap on ‘export’ then ‘save to SD. Now, this is a little better in my opinion. Now you can actually select the folder to save the image to rather than it just downloading to a dropbox folder on your card.

If you skipped the beta release out of fear it would break something,your fears are over and you can now update it via the market. If you deleted Dropbox or are looking to take give it a shot, you can locate the QR code below. Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday as well.

Application: Dropbox
Developer: Dropbox, Inc.
Cost: FREE

Here’s another beaut guys. I’ve been scouring the market looking for something a theme just different enough but not weird. Stumbled upon this one about eleven pages into the online Android market. The first thing that caught my attention was the wallpaper. I’m usually not into themes for the wallpaper and typically I don’t use lightly colored wallpaper (I usually try to stick to dark background high contrast type backgrounds). But this one brought me back to my art major days. I’ve always been a sucker for cool ethereal/surreal art. The buildings on top of the plane were just too cool to ignore.

Tie that in with some very well designed icons (not very many custom ones though, wish there were more) and this theme is a very nice addition to the Go Launcher EX line up. Give it a try to see if you like it as much as I do.

Click or scan the QR code below to download this theme from the Android Market.

Application: Aesthetic GO Launcher EX Theme
Developer: Antony.Design
Cost: FREE

OK, the title may have been a bit exaggerated, but it got your attention, didn’t it? I know how much you folks love to change themes, so there will never truly be a theme to end the search, but Crystal Black HD is definitely worthy of a mention here in our daily attempt to bring you the best themes from every nook and cranny of the Internet. This offering is for ADW Launcher, and comes to us from Theme4droid, and offers over 1300 (yep, thirteen hundred) themed application icons — a collection that is definitely nothing to scoff at.

Lookin’ pretty smooth, right? I thought so too. Black Crystal HD offers full HDPI support, and can be yours for only $0.99. If you’d like to give it a spin, click or scan the QR code below.

Application: Crystal Black HD
Developer: Theme4Droid
Cost: $0.99

Bring in the new year with a new Go Launcher EX Theme! Actually beyond the cheesy new year references this is a pretty slick theme. I really like it’s simple materialistic (dare I say ICS like) lines. But it’s definitely not yet another Ice Cream Sandwich theme. Beginning 2012 is different from most that I’ve seen and so far I’m really enjoying it.

Maybe it’s more Tron than ICS… but turn on the Cube (outside) transition and the theme takes on new life. The sphere transition effect could be another winner. I’m not sure I like the wallpaper though. I’m sticking with it for now but the line in the middle of the screen made my 4×2 Beautiful Widgets Super clock look funky so I switched to the 4×1 view. Make sure that you set the “Wallpaper mode” (under preferences->Screen Settings->Wallpaper mode) to “Vertical screen mode” to make sure that the default wallpaper shows correctly.

One thing I can’t stand is when half my icons are replaced while leaving another half stock. It just looks sloppy. Fortunately for this theme the stock icons (other than the Go Launcher icons for the dockbar) are wrapped in a nice turquoise frame. Creating the nice uniform look without having to have every single app have its own custom icon. This is a plus to most Go Launcher themes. So if you don’t have Go Launcher I highly recommend it.

Click or Scan the QR code below to got to the market and download Beginning 2012 Theme

Application: Beginning Theme
Developer: ZT.art
Cost: FREE

Not 15 minutes after we publish the story for the new updates headed to the Google+ web-based service does Google push an update to the app in the market. The Most recent update should come as no surprise to many. With the web version getting so much love in the photo department it was only fitting that the Android app got some love for it too.

You can look forward to a new design of the photo albums view and People suggestions when composing a Messenger conversation. The most wondrous feature added that has been desired for an extremely long time is the ability to start a Hangout from your device from a Messenger conversation. That is going to make life amazing on the go. Check out the full list of additions below-

What’s in this version:

1. Start a hangout from a Messenger conversation
2. New design of the photos album view
3. People suggestions when composing a Messenger conversation
4. New icons to show which photos have been uploaded to Google+ via Instant Upload
5. Ability to leave one-to-one Messenger conversations
6. Bug fixes

Now, if I just had a phone with a front facing camera I would be all set. Pop into your My Apps section of the market and pick up the update now. If you for some odd reason uninstalled the app, you can pick it up below by clicking or scanning the QR code. Happy Plusing.

Application: Google Plus
Developer: Google Inc.
Cost: FREE