Category: Android Products

RefME App

RefME is a free educational app that  allows users to create citations, bibliographies and reference lists.  With a click users can scan book/journal barcodes to create quick references.

  • There are 6,500 referencing styles to choose from (including Harvard, APA, OSCOLA, MLA and many more.
  • Thirty-five sources can be referenced using the app including, books, periodicals, newspapers, legal cases, DVD’s, CD’s and many more.
  • The – 1- Click Search  option makes it possible to reference journal articles, book titles, DOI, ISSN, ISBN and many other options.
  • Export to Email and Evernote
  • Use the RefME web referencing platform (www.refme.com) to export your references to Word, Google Docs, Medeley BibTex and several others.  Users can then check the citations to ensure the formating is accurate.  RefME helps take the stress out of citing works!

A RefME account is free and users sign up at www.refme.com. RefME users can also create, edit and manage their references at this same site.

The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android.

 

Big Launcher for Android

Described as a fast and simple Android interface for seniors and people with vision problems, BIG Launcher makes the smartphone suitable for seniors, children, and people with eye diseases, motor problems or the legally blind. Visually impaired and technically challenged users can use the simple and easy-to-read interface with ease. There is no fear of making a mistake and losing everything with stress-free navigation.

The Big Launcher replaces the user interface of any phone or tablet with Android 2.1 or higher. It is designed in consideration with seniors and the visually impaired to provide maximum readability and easy use. Users choose the desired features and pick a theme. The app also features the SOS button which can be used to summon help. Password protection is also available.

Features include:

  • Enlarged icons
  • Easy to use phone
  • Well-arranged call history
  • Big font SMS editor
  • Full screen notifications
  • Quickly run all your apps
  • Hide unwanted apps
  • 100% accessible

Current price: $10.00

This app requires a permission to read the phone status and identity because of the SMS/MMS functions. For more information about required permissions, please see http://j.mp/BLperm

 

 

 

AudioNote – Notepad and Voice Recorder

AudioNote  note-taking software that combines the functionality of note-taking and voice recording apps  that saves users time while improving the quality of notes. It is free and available for Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Features include:

  • Text or handwritten notes.
  • Record meetings, conferences, interviews, and memos.
  • Share notes with key stakeholders or classmates.
  • Automatic audio amp for recording in large classrooms.
  • Highlight notes during playback.
  • Import lecture slides as background†††
  • Automatic audio amp for recording in large classrooms
  • Highlighter for key terms

†††Feature is  not available on iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android phones

Visit AudioNote – Notepad and Voice Recorder to download the version of choice (Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone,  and iPad) view screen shots,  and to access the user guide.