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Hi! I'm Buffy. I'm not a vampire slayer but I do love sinking my teeth into social media -- from Facebook to Foursquare. I hope you join me as I explore the digital landscape and have some fun along the way.
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Category Archives: Android
No more being put on hold – YAY!
Tired of waiting forever on the phone for a customer service rep? The free app FastCustomer helps you ditch the wait and rings your phone when an actual person is on the line. Totally Sweet! Check it out NOW. The … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Droid, Free stuff, Fun stuff, iPhone, Mobile apps, Smartphones
Tagged mobile apps
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Visidon AppLock unlocks Android apps with your face
Locking your Android phone’s screen is a matter of basic security, but Visidon AppLock, a free app, takes your privacy to the next level by using facial recognition to lock specific apps on your Android phone. Once installed, open the … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Mobile apps, Smartphones
Tagged Android, android apps, mobile apps
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A wallpaper for beach lovers
Name: Beach Live Wallpaper Price: Free Platform: Android What it does: Android phones allow support for live wallpapers, which turn your phone’s background into a moveable scene. This free app turns your Android smartphone into your own 3-inch oceanside oasis. … Continue reading
Foursquare changes notification system
Foursquare announced changes to it notification system. The update has been launched for Android and on Foursquare.com and should soon be rolling out for BlackBerry and iPhone users. The update keeps you posted when: – a friend comments on one … Continue reading
Vacation with YDR and get chance to win $25 Target gift card
Take YDR on vacation and get chance to win $25 Target gift card. Deets here. And don’t miss our interactive map to see where your neighbors have visited.
Posted in Android, Contests, Free stuff, Fun stuff, Giveaways, Vacation with YDR
Tagged contests, giveaways, vacation with YDR
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Gap StyleMixer app
Gap StyleMixer: Lets you mix and match new Gap items with pieces you already have hanging in your closet. Shake your phone, and the mixer will create new (and sometimes offbeat) looks for you. You can also see looks that … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Free stuff, Fun stuff, iPhone, Mobile apps, Smartphones
Tagged clothes, fashion, Gap, mobile apps
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Find area yard sales with your smartphone
Yard sale season is in high gear. Download this free app from the Android Market, Yardsalespa app, to help you keep track of all of the great sales in the area. Iphone users, just text “PAsales” to 52732. You’ll receive … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, iPhone, mobile apps, yard sale
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Textbooks now available on Android phones with CourseSmart app
The first Android app for text books has been released. CourseSmart, an eTextbook provider, on Wednesday launched CourseSmart for Android 1.0, a mobile application specifically designed for the Android Operating System (AOS). Students and faculty across the country can now … Continue reading
