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Bookworld

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:18:58 +0000

Jump in to a world of books with the FREE Bookworld eReading app. Have access to an entire library of books right in the palm of your hand New releases, Australian authors, classics and more All of your favourite authors are at Bookworld.

With over 2 million eBooks on offer, an easy to use eReading account and a range of free eBooks, getting started with eReading is simple! Make the mundane more enjoyable with a world of books in your pocket.

Recent changes:
The Bookworld eReading app replaces the Borders eReading app and allows access to your existing Borders eBook collection.

Share your favourite books and passages via social media to make reading a more social experience.

Improved stability and performance improvements.

Arcus Dictionary

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:19:18 +0000

*** Please note that this app has been superseded by "Arcus Dictionary Pro", please consider downloading the ad-supported or paid pro version ***

Arcus Dictionary is a fast offline English dictionary with 165000+ words, definitions and synonyms. A 6.2MB download gives you access to everything without requiring network access after install.

It is designed to be easy to use and give you the top and most common results for your query. All you need to do is start typing to get results instantly. By default the more probable matches are displayed first although there is an option to display results purely alphabetically too.

The dictionary also supports pronunciations for definitions, a favourites feature, word hyperlinking, sharing and customisation options.

If you have any questions, suggestions or feature requests please email me using the contact option in the Android Market. Unfortunately I cannot respond personally to comments in the market.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Saving data files to the sd card

tags: off-line, offline, english dictionary, thesarus

Recent changes:
1.7.1 Fix crash when adding favourite after backing up.

1.7.0 Added a backup feature and ads. I know many of you won't like the ads, but you won't see any if you're offline anyway.

If you don't want them, do not update. Backup was added to allow you to keep your favourites when moving to the pro version.

The pro version is much newer and better than this version, so please do upgrade if you want more words and features and a better UI.

Crossword Solver

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:06:24 +0000

This Crossword Solver will search its built in dictionary of over 250,000 entries for words that match patterns with missing letters and for anagrams of given words.

The built-in dictionary is extremely fast and requires no network connection which means your crossword will be complete in no time.

Recent changes:
Google Dictionary and Encarta Dictionary are no longer available and have been replaced with a Google search for word definitions. It is still possible to choose from a list of definition providers in Settings.

World Atlas

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:03:15 +0000

Expand your knowledge - with over 260 countries and 230 capitals, this is the most complete atlas app on the market.

Includes:
* NEW! Olympics data
* Demographics
* Geographic info
* Travel info
* Current time + weather
* Flags
* Satellite + street maps
* Homescreen flag widget
* Quiz mode
* Search

Uses Wikipedia's "List of Sovereign States and Dependent Territories by Continent" as the master list.

Brings together information from Wikipedia, Wikitravel, Google Maps, Weather Underground, the CIA World Factbook, and others. Email support for any suggestions!

Requires net connection and google maps. Ad-supported.

Recent changes:
* NEW statuses of states added
* Totally updated country list
* Some small cosmetic changes to lists
* Changed ad provider to Google AdMob

Knots Guide

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:06:20 +0000

Knots Guide is a SIMPLE quick reference collection of different knots.

- 92 knots.
- 10 categories: Bend, Binding, Climbing, Decorative, Fishing, Hitch, Looping, Running, Stopper, Whipping.
- Click knot image to get a zoomed in view of the knot.

Note1: Ad supported! For ad free version buy Knots Guide Pro

Recent changes:
v2.0 Improved support for Tablet devices
v1.9 Fixed Force Close issue on Android v4 devices.
v1.8 ClassPathLoader Force Close fixed during app install.
v1.7 Referenced Library updated!
v1.6 Removed unnecessary permissions
v1.5 Hitch knots (20 new knots added)
v1.4 App2sd
v1.3 More tying info
v1.2 Zoom

Kobo

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:01:16 +0000

Download our FREE eBooks app and start browsing millions of free and affordable books from the palm of your hand. Find everything from the hottest new releases to popular classics. With Kobo, reading books on your Android Smartphone or Tablet couldn't be easier.

SPECIAL OFFER: Take control of your online side. Get #Self: Taming Your Inner Online Menace, a cheeky guide to netiquette and the hottest places on the web, FREE when you download the Kobo eReading App and sign up for a Kobo account! Download the FREE Kobo eBooks app now!

Top reasons to try Kobo:

#1: Browse millions of books in the Kobo Store.
• Over 2.2 million new releases and popular best sellers at great prices
• Over 1.8 million free books
• Buy books on the go and start reading in seconds

#2: Preview books and try before you buy.
• Enjoy free first chapter previews of thousands of select books

#3: Transfer books to any device.
• Using a Kobo app on your Smartphone, desktop, or tablet, your books and even your bookmarks follow you so you'll never lose your place
• Plus, read books from other platforms as long as they're in the open standards the Kobo service supports, like ePub.
* Kindle not supported

#4: Make reading more fun and social with Reading Life™.
• Earn fun and surprising awards for reading
• Track your reading habits with interesting stats
• See who's currently reading the book and share ideas about what you've read with the Kobo community with Kobo Pulse™

#5: Share quotes, notes, awards and more to Facebook!
• Share your favorite passage and thoughts on a book with your friends
• Recommend a book from your library to a friend
• Like and comment on books your friends share to Facebook
• Easily add Kobo to your Facebook Timeline to instantly share your reading activity with your friends and track your reading life on Facebook.

#6: Add books to your library from e-mail, the web, or your Dropbox account.
• Add books in EPUB format to your Android storage, Browser, Mail or Dropbox and select Import Content from the library menu
* Unlicensed, DRM-free books only

#7: Enjoy library synchronization across all your Kobo apps.
• Use multiple Kobo eBook apps with a single Kobo account, and let Kobo keep track of your books and bookmarks for you.

#8: Customize your reading experience.
• Enjoy crisp, clear text, and choose the size and style of text that you prefer
• Highlight your favorite passages and add notes to your books
• Try Night Mode for easier nighttime reading
• Read and lock the screen in portrait or landscape mode
• Change pages using your volume key
• Adjust the screen brightness

Note: Customers for retailers such as Libris Blz. should use this app.

Recent changes:
With version 4.10, now you can:
• Turn pages faster and zoom in/out more smoothly while reading comics
• Opt to turn pages in a book using a realistic curling effect (Honeycomb and above)
• Connect more easily to Facebook

Dictionary

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:11:03 +0000

Get the power of TheFreeDictionary.com, the world's most comprehensive dictionary. English, Spanish, French, and 11 other languages, plus Medical, Legal, and other specialty dictionaries, all from the most trusted sources. Translate English into more than 40 languages and access dozens of other translation options. Share definitions via social networks, email, and text. Even use the English dictionary without an Internet connection.

Content and Features

* Multiple English dictionaries, featuring extensive definitions, pronunciations, usage sentences, etymologies, and more.

* Extensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus. NOTE: Offline content must be downloaded separately using an Internet connection before offline mode can be accessed.

* Advanced Search options, including "Starts with," "Ends with," and "In definition."

* Multiple thesauri, featuring synonyms, antonyms, related words, even images.

* Multiple encyclopedias, including Britannica, Columbia, Collins, even Wikipedia.

* Multiple specialty dictionaries, including Medical, Legal, Financial, Idioms, Acronyms and Abbreviations, and more.

* Online dictionaries in 13 other languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Greek, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, and Russian.

* Translate English words into more than 40 languages, plus dozens of other translation options.

* Play audio pronunciations of words and view a pronunciation key.

* Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button.

* Look up the definition of any word on the page with one click.

* Search for words on the page.

* Create unlimited bookmarks. Sort alphabetically or chronologically.

* Learn something new every day with fresh daily content, including Word of the Day, This Day in History, Quote of the Day, Today's Birthday, News of the Day, and more. Even set notifications for daily delivery.

* Play games, including Spelling Bee, Match Up, Words Within Words, as well as Hangman in a dozen different languages.

* Customize your homepage: add or remove articles, games, even personalized horoscope and local weather in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

* Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface.

* Share your favorite definitions, encyclopedia entries, and articles via Facebook, Twitter, email, and text. Even share homepage articles.

* Set daily notifications for Word of the Day and other content.

* Adjust font size.

* Copy text (with supported devices).

* Use swipe gestures to move back and forward (with supported devices).

* Search via Android Quick Search Box, including voice-activated searching (with supported devices).

* For app developers: The Free Dictionary app has the ability to be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions on accessing TFD).

TAGS: thefreedictionary,farlex,tfd

Recent changes:
v3.0.3

* Minor code change

v3.0.2

* Bug fixes, including offline dictionary

v3.0.1

* Removed unnecessary permissions

v3.0

* Bookmark sorting

* Daily notifications for homepage content

* Share homepage articles

* Adjust font size

* New toolbar and menu design, including a Back button on the search bar (supported devices)

* Swipe gestures for Back and Forward (supported devices)

* Weather temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius

* Smarter offline searches

* Pull-down refresh

Dictionary.com

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:09:55 +0000

The #1 FREE English dictionary app for Android since 2010—with over 2,000,000 definitions and synonyms from Dictionary.com & Thesaurus.com!
★ Time Magazine ‘Top 10 Back-To-School App ★ Winner: CNET Top 100 Mobile App Award ★
★ Winner: Best App Ever for Books & Reference
Features:
* English Dictionary and Thesaurus—over 2,000,000 definitions, synonyms & antonyms
* Daily content including Word of the Day, the Hot Word & Slideshows
* Audio pronunciations
* Idioms & phrases
* Word origin & history
* Voice search
* Favorite words
* Search history
* Spelling suggestions
* IPA and phonetic pronunciations
* Commonly looked-up words mapped to specific locations
* Medical, legal & financial content
* Abbreviations, acronyms & slang content
* Word of the Day home screen widget
* Compatible with tablet devices like the Nexus 7 & Samsung Galaxy Tab

Get the Premium Dictionary.com app to enjoy an ad-free experience with example sentences and more.

★ Highlighted Reviews in Google Play ★

“This is, by far, one of the most useful apps I've installed. The free dictionary and thesaurus is fast and always thorough. The achievements make it even more fun to use! I use this DAILY. Thanks!!” – Brandon M.

“Recommended! Great English dictionary app. No ridiculous advertising, minimal CPU usage. Runs perfect on evo's, one x and plus, Samsung Note, brand Tables, and I'm sure more. Long time user.” – A Google User

“Such a great app! Way easier than opening your browser every time you need to look up a word, quick thesaurus toggle, and interesting "Word of the Day", "Trending Searches", and even more!” – Michelle M.

“I find this app very useful and a great resource. Having the thesaurus feature is an added bonus as I write a lot of papers. The synonym feature is great way to expand your vocabulary. The whole family enjoys it!” – Jacquita E .

“Great for looking up words in both the dictionary and thesaurus, but also has fun features like Word of the Day or interesting content like the Hot Word. Earning Mpoints makes it that much more rewarding.” – Louisa N.

“This app has made life in my law class so much easier. I'm able to understand the legal definitions provided. Much needed.”- Stanley O.

“I really enjoy this free app! I use it frequently to learn new words and to check for the correct spelling of words. I especially like to hear the pronunciation of words. This easy to use application provides concise definitions.” – A Google User

“I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the app was to use & how thorough the meanings are. I use to carry a small dictionary with me...but now I have my handy dandy phone app. Very convenient...excellent app!” – Michelle C.

“It's an amazing free dictionary app. Allows you not only to know the definition, but also allows you a thesaurus to allow a better sense of understanding. 5 stars.” – A Google User

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This free dictionary app contains advertisements and options to share content via social media.

Recent changes:
* The widget now displays properly.
New in 4.0:
• Completely redesigned and refreshed UI, specifically for Android devices
• New Android action bar and Holo theme
• Massive content update with over 2,000 new Dictionary.com entries
• Fun and informative word slideshows
• Optimized for Jellybean and the new Android devices including the Samsung Galaxy 3 & Nexus 4

Advanced English & Thesaurus

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:04:51 +0000

WordNet® is a large lexical database of English with up to 140,000 entries and more than 1.4 million words, developed by the Cognitive Science Laboratory at Princeton University.
Instead of following the standard dictionary format, the WordNet dictionary is organized with an innovative and convenient approach. Nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are grouped into sets of cognitive synonyms, interlinked by means of conceptual-semantic and lexical relations. In addition to the straightforward definition the dictionary shows how each word is linked to other words in terms of synonyms, opposites and similar words, but also hyponyms and hyperlinks within the group.

The resulting network of meaningfully related words and concepts:
* helps you to better understand the word meanings,
* facilitates the quick finding of the correct meaning,
* allows you to quickly memorize words.

--- A Comprehensive Dictionary and Thesaurus ---
* Straight forward and precise definitions of over 140,000 words with more than 250,000 links and 1.4 million words.
* Synonyms, antonyms, similar and related words to help you make your writing and speech more interesting.
* Hypernyms (more generic words), hyponyms (subordinate words) and meronyms (part names)
* Examples illustrate how words are used and show typical constructions and collocations.

--- The MSDict Dictionary Format ---

The Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus is here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.

* Quick dynamic search of words while you type
* Ability to add bookmarks to favorite words
* Hyperlinks between different related words
* History to see the last 50 words you have looked up
* Filters to help you locate the word you are searching for:
o Fuzzy filter- used when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
o Keyword-used to locate the instances of a key word within other compound words
o Wild card - "?" and "*" replace a letter and group of letters in words
* Convenient two pane design for tablets
* Fast article scrolling
* Online and offline modes supported; the offline mode allows you to download the whole dictionary and work independently from data connections
* Ability to have dictionary Word of the day as a widget on the phone home screen
* Ability to search words in the installed dictionaries through the standard phone search feature
* Support for memory cards

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Recent changes:
New Features for version 4.3.056

*Swiping Tabs Option

Satellite AR

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:30:32 +0000

Ever wondered what satellites are flying above your head when you look up? This app will show them to you using augmented reality. Point your phone's camera to the sky, and small icons track the locations of various satellites. Those in sunlight are colored yellow to help you look for them on a clear night.

See "Developer's website" (linked from this page) for more information, including the full changelog. If you find bugs or have questions, please report by email, as there is no mechanism for us to respond to comments left as reviews. Thanks!

Recent changes:
2011-Dec-12
* Phobos-Grunt, Dish, DirecTV, and Astra added to main menu. This was a server-side change only.

2011-Sep-22
* Added a yellow arrow when satellites are off-screen
* Added a new setting to disable calibration warnings

2011-May-(23 to 25)
* Lots of bug fixes, see about page for details.