Tube Downloader – A different way to get videos and music to your device



Have you ever been looking for a song or video and you just can’t seem to find it anywhere else but YouTube, Daily Motion, or Google video? I’ve encountered that problem several times when the song on YouTube is a remix of a song I like. With Tube Downloader, not only are you able to download videos from YouTube, Daily Motion, and Google video but you’re also able to choose if you’d like to only download the music.

Tube Downloader Free by Koyote Soft Mobile allows you to search for the video straight from the app. It then takes you to the results page where you can find the video you’re looking for. When a video is selected a menu comes up with options in which you can preview the video before downloading, an information tab, download as video option, download as Mp3 (medium quality) option, and also a download as AAC (Highest Quality) option.

Pros
You can strip a song from the video directly on your phone.
Different formats – Mp3, AAC

Cons
It takes a really long time to fetch videos or even preview them.
Many people on the market have complained that the app has stopped working or gives constant errors. I’ve experienced a few of these errors but overall you can see past these errors but a fix would be much loved by everyone.

Final Verdict: This app is a definite must have on any phone. There is a free version and a paid version. The free version is a pretty awesome. The paid version is €1.99 and the developer well deserves it for such a great app.

Note: This review was submitted by Erick Romero as part of our app review contest.

Phone and version used: Nexus One, version 1.14



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xScope Browser: The fastest alternative browser for Android?



The Android platform has a handful of web browser options in the marketplace. Among these xScope seems to be the least known of the bunch. Don’t let its lack of name recognition fool you, as xScope has features and speed that really set it apart from other offerings.

In the speed department, xScope is a welcome improvement over the stock browser. Page load times were noticeably shorter and in general the browser just feels more responsive at any given time. While it’s page load times are not as fast as Opera Mini, the page rendering is far superior to the way Opera Mini renders sites. The browsers tabbed interface also allows for quick transitions between pages by simply swiping right or left on the tabs toolbar. Closing a tab is just as easy and only requires that you touch on the active tab to close it.

xScope also allows you to download any file using the browser and even allows you to download and store YouTube clips to your SD card. Downloads are neatly organized in a separate tab that you can bring up at any time from the menu button. Sharing a URL is also very easy, just long press on the URL bar and a pop up window appears allowing you to select Gmail, Facebook, text message, etc.

And if that’s not enough to impress you, xScope has a file explorer that lets you browse, move and delete files on your SD card. A Task Manager that allows you to see running apps and kill an app if necessary is also included. These features definitely go above and beyond the call of duty and aren’t typically related to a web browser.

Final Verdict: Those seeking a speedy browser with excellent pinch to zoom, tabs, accurate rendering and customized skins, need look no further. xScope delivers on so many features, there really is something for everyone here. Recommended buy.

The goods:
Speed
Does an excellent job at rendering websites and formats text to fit screen after zoom
Useful 1 finger implementation of “pin zoom”, as well as traditional pinch to zoom
Developer actually replies to emails and is very responsive
File manager
Download and save YouTube videos

Needs improvement:
The name of the app sounds more like mouth wash than it does a browser
The page load progress bar is difficult to see (Fixed in latest version)
No thumbnails previews of bookmarked pages

Special Notes: The latest version of the browser only supports Android 2.1, so search the Market for their older version that runs on Android 1.5/1.6. A free lite version is also available.

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gStrings: A must have app for any musician



Maybe you’re an experienced musician who knows the importance of a perfectly pitched instrument. Or, maybe for old time’s sake, you want to revive that awfully out of tune guitar that’s been rotting away in your attic since who knows when. Either way, an ugly plastic tuner will cost you a good $15 at your local music shop. Save yourself a little time and money and download gStrings, a handy little chromatic tuner (with a suggestive title) that should never leave a musician’s side. The cost? Free ninety-free.

In spite of my skepticism of a cell phones capability to measure an instrument’s pitch, this tuner is exceptionally accurate. I’ve used it to tune everything from an acoustic guitar to timpani drums, and it never fails to impress me. The interface is stylish and simple. At the top, you can select any note to tune to, including sharps and flats. If you don’t know the note, you can select the “tune auto” button at the bottom right and the app will automatically tune to the closest note. There’s also a button to sound the note, so you can have a reference pitch for what you should be tuning to.

In case you get tired of the color scheme, the app comes with a total of 7 skins. In the settings menu you can set the microphone sensitivity, or choose the optimal frequency range based on your instrument. For the skilled musician, there are several advanced settings you can tweak to your liking.

Although gStrings is a free application, there is a donate version available in the market for about $4, with double the processing power. It is well worth the money in my opinion, considering it’s easily as precise as any store bought tuner. gStrings runs on Android 1.5+.

Final Verdict: If you’re a musician of any sort, this is simply a must have.

Pros:
Extremely precise
Simple interface and easy to use
Very stable, absolutely no force closes
FREE!

Suggestions:
Add a metronome for an all-in-one musician’s tool
Add a tuning widget



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Where: The definitive all-in-one travel guide app for Android



Though I travel fairly infrequently, when I do manage to get out of Minnesota I often find that I have a hard time figuring out what I want to do. The wife and I usually go driving around the new place we’re exploring and stop whenever we see something that strikes an interest in both of us. If only we had more information on local venues and events, we would better be able to plan our vacation and do things we both found enjoyable.

Where, an application developed by the appropriately named Where, Inc. hopes to be the one-stop shop on all things local. Where really has it all, from local weather and news, to restaurant reviews, event calendars, local traffic, local Starbucks, and even gas prices. All delivered in a sleek looking package. On top of all that, where.com has a check-in service so you can share your location and information about that location with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.

Being from progressive Minnesota, one of the coolest features Where offers is integration with by-the-hour car rental service Zipcar. The service lets you pay a monthly fee to have access to one of several cars located at hubs around the city. You can reserve the car to only use when you need it. Where gives you the ability to reserve a ZipCar directly from the application.

Another cool feature is that Where uses your location to find coupons to several stores around you. Within 15 miles of where I am now, I can get a free guitar tune up, 25% off all mongoose bikes, and $25 off tax preparation. All coupons “print” directly to your phone and can be saved or scanned directly from your phone at the store! Pretty cool stuff.

Final Verdict:  You need to download this app. Though it has some minor drawbacks, it takes much of the information you would want to know about the city you’re exploring and packages it all in one convenient location. Also, having coupons at your fingertips to local locations is an awesome feature.

Pros:
One-stop travel shop
Event calendar helps you find what’s happening in your city
Wide range of features
Easy access to coupons from local vendors

Cons:
Though the main app itself has a very nice feel to it, some of the sub-menus are downright ugly. Seems to only recommend the major chain stores. I do enjoy finding the mom-and-pop shops, as they tend to have cooler (and weirder things).

Where is currently in version 1.9.1, and can be downloaded for free on the Android Market.



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PicSay Pro: Everything looks better with googly eyes



PicSay was one of the first apps that I downloaded after getting my G1. I’d heard that it was fun and easy to use, so I wanted to give it a try for myself. After downloading and trying the free version for maybe an hour, PicSay Pro became the first paid app that I bought.

The operation of PicSay Pro couldn’t be easier. You open the app, click the “Get a picture” button, and choose a picture from your gallery. It offers to resize larger pictures for you if necessary, and then drops you into the app itself. On the G1, pressing the Menu button brings up all of your options: Word Balloon, Title, Stickers, Effects, Export, etc. Word Balloon and Title are fairly self explanatory, but the real meat of the app is in Stickers and Effects.

The first picture I made using PicSay was imported from an MMS my brother-in-law sent me. He found some candy cigarettes, and sent me a picture pretending to be all tough. Naturally, I added googly eyes and a word balloon saying something silly. I opened the menu, choose Stickers, and a wide variety of categories appeared. I chose Eyes and then picked an appropriate set from the choices. PicSay then drops the sticker onto your picture, where you can move it by tapping and dragging your finger, and tilt/resize the picture using an icon on the corner of each sticker. The tilt/resize can take a bit of practice to get right, especially when you have big fingers like I do. Even with a bit of a learning curve, it’s still very easy to add a wide variety of stickers to your pictures.

I can’t possibly review PicSay Pro without at least mentioning the photo effects. I was floored by the sheer number of effects that are included in this app! There are far too many to discuss them all here, but suffice to say that most anything you’d need is in this app, and you will definitely get your money’s worth.

After you’ve made any changes you want to make, don’t forget to click Export and save your photo to your SD card. PicSay will keep the last picture you edited active until you open a new one, but if you don’t export the picture, it will be gone.

The Good:
It’s basically Photoshop on your phone
It’s very easy to add stickers and effects to your pictures, and stickers are easy to move and manipulate
TONS of stickers and effects, with more added through app updates
Multi-touch is available on 2.x devices
This app is just plain fun!

The Bad:
Slight learning curve for tilting/resizing

Final Verdict:
PicSay Pro is a superb app, and I recommend it very highly. It can be used simply for fun, to show off, or for legitimate photo editing. I was actually able to throw together an edited photo for an event at work in a matter of minutes using PicSay Pro. PicSay Pro is available in the Android Market for €1.99 (Roughly $2.96), and it’s worth every penny! A free version is also available.

Note: This review was submitted by Justin Jelinek as part of our app review contest.



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Facebook for Android updates to 1.2, gains inbox support



Facebook for Android got an update yesterday, bringing the application up to version 1.2. The major change within was the integration of Facebook messaging right into the UI, letting users browse their inbox messages instead of sending them to the mobile browser. As a fan of less reliance on mobile sites whenever possible, I approve this change.

Other notes include the removal of the ability to directly upload photos straight to Facebook from within the app; this may seem like a big deal, but with Android’s ability to “Share” photos (to Facebook and elsewhere) straight from the gallery, this isn’t that big of a loss.



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