Android news
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Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids.
Read Essay →: Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids.I know firsthand how hard it is to decide when is the best age for kids to have their own…
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Why iOS apps are better than Android apps, and why we tend to review more iOS apps
Read Essay →: Why iOS apps are better than Android apps, and why we tend to review more iOS appsEvery so often, a commenter gets frustrated that we have reviewed an iOS-only app, and asks why we don’t review…
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How to get money back from your kid’s $*%! in-app purchases on Amazon.
Read Essay →: How to get money back from your kid’s $*%! in-app purchases on Amazon.While it was announced on May 30, a lot of parents still don’t know that the FTC announced refunds are…
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The Superbook turns your smart phone into a laptop. Yes, you read that correctly.
Read Essay →: The Superbook turns your smart phone into a laptop. Yes, you read that correctly.As much as we already do with our smartphones, the small screen and tiny keyboard can be limiting, at least…
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Prisma app: Our cool free app of the week
Read Essay →: Prisma app: Our cool free app of the weekBeyond cropping out background noise or scrolling through a few Instagram filters, I don’t usually spend a ton of time messing…
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The Remix Mini: An Android PC you can hold in your hands
Read Essay →: The Remix Mini: An Android PC you can hold in your handsAt a time when it seems like our favorite gadgets are getting bigger, not smaller (hello, iPhone 6+) it’s pretty cool…
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8 smart ways to make your iPhone less distracting, without turning it off
Read Essay →: 8 smart ways to make your iPhone less distracting, without turning it offAs much as I love my iPhone and how much it really helps me as a parent, it can also be…
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About the Apple Pay shutout, and why it should concern you
Read Essay →: About the Apple Pay shutout, and why it should concern youConsidering all the major security breaches of the last year at all kinds of major retailers, online and off, I’ve…
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Wi-Fi baby monitors: The new D-Link Baby Camera
Read Essay →: Wi-Fi baby monitors: The new D-Link Baby CameraI’m seeing no shortage of Wi-Fi baby monitors popping up and for good reason. The ability to check on your…
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6 cool Android apps for sports fans to help you get the most out of the NCAA Basketball Finals at home
Read Essay →: 6 cool Android apps for sports fans to help you get the most out of the NCAA Basketball Finals at homeIf you’re anything like the sports lovers in our lives, you’ve got the game on the big screen and your…
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Google launches Android Wear – First up, smartwatches
Read Essay →: Google launches Android Wear – First up, smartwatchesWith the huge popularity of wearable tech and smartwatches, it’s no surprise that Google is leading the fray with Android…
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Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parents
Read Essay →: Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parentsLet’s talk about juice. Both in the edible and technical senses. In our house, we are either spilling it (in…
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The Moto X: The phone that makes the iPhone die-hards raise an eyebrow or two.
Read Essay →: The Moto X: The phone that makes the iPhone die-hards raise an eyebrow or two.I’ve been a fan of Motorola phones since way back when I owned a fabulous new, silver, late-90’s Razr. (Now…
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How do I take a screenshot on my computer or smartphone?
Read Essay →: How do I take a screenshot on my computer or smartphone?One of the most frequently asked questions we get here on Cool Mom Tech is how to take a screenshot.…
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Break out the Fortress phone, all you parents who moonlight as international spies.
Read Essay →: Break out the Fortress phone, all you parents who moonlight as international spies.We always hear about devices getting hacked–PCs, smart phones, huge corporate networks–so it’s no wonder someone has finally created the…
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: A waterproof phone you don’t need a special case for
Read Essay →: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: A waterproof phone you don’t need a special case forIn anticipation of summer sand and surf, we recently offered up some of the best waterproof cases to protect your…
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Jawbone UP: Now for Android!
Read Essay →: Jawbone UP: Now for Android!It’s been a couple of exciting weeks for Android users, with the new LifeProof Android case announcement just last week.…
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3 cool, free calendar apps for Android users
Read Essay →: 3 cool, free calendar apps for Android usersIf you’re on the hunt for a cool calendar app for your Android smart phone, it can be tough to…
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Beyond the iPad: A comparison guide to the best tablets for kids and adults
Read Essay →: Beyond the iPad: A comparison guide to the best tablets for kids and adultsIf you’ve been sending letters to Santa on behalf of the kids, been collecting hints from family members or have…
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The search for the best kids’ tablet is over (parents can use it, too!)
Read Essay →: The search for the best kids’ tablet is over (parents can use it, too!)So many of you have been asking us which of the many tablets on the market right now is the…