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ASBOrometer

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:19:29 +0000

ASBOrometer measures levels of anti-social behaviour at your current location and gives you access to key local ASB statistics.

Service is available within England and Wales only.

This app was made possible by the data.gov.uk initiative, which is opening up UK government data for public reuse.

Recent changes:
Improved UI and bug fixes.

Lottery Results

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:39:14 +0000

The Lottery Results app brings you the latest UK Lottery results to your mobile device. Updated draws direct to your handset.

Featuring: The latest lottery results, add your numbers, number generator, the latest lottery news from around the world, plus lottery stats and more in this mobile app that is ideal for lotto fans

Recent changes:
- Fixed so that pages are shown correctly within the application.

UK Aerial Alignment

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:08:01 +0000

UK Aerial Alignment will help you align your TV aerial to the most suitable transmitter.Place your phone horizontally and the aerial sketch rotates and points to the most suitable transmitter.View transmitters and your location on a map view and select other transmitters from this view.Select other transmitters from a list.

Recent changes:
Version 1.4. Includes aerial group and polarity of the chosen transmitter. Includes bearing to the chosen transmitter.

Version 1.5 Changes for new high density displays.
Prompts user to enable GPS or Network Location.

Version 1.6 Modified test height for better visibility in high density screens

Version 1.7 Fix for problem caused by database locking in Android 4.0 which was causing occasional froce closure of app.

Waterstones

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:33:22 +0000

The Waterstones App for Books

This easy-to-use App allows you to browse and buy a massive range of books, read and write reviews, find our stores and check stock availability. We offer FREE delivery on all books to any UK address or Waterstones store. If you’re based outside of the UK, simply choose one of our international shipping options.

Sorry, you won’t be able to buy, download or read eBooks with this App. Please download our dedicated eBook App.

If you want to do any of these things, then this is the App for you:

- Shop our entire online catalogue of books
- Locate your nearest store
- Check store availability for a book
- Shop the latest special offers online
- Earn and spend Waterstones loyalty Card points
- Pre-order forthcoming titles with up to 50% off

The App links to your Waterstones.com account, allowing you to progress quickly through the checkout process using the same email address and password. If you don’t have a Waterstones.com account, it’s quick and easy to set one up on the App.

Recent changes:
Reserve and Collect feature now available

Crime Map England & Wales

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:22:03 +0000

See where crime and anti-social behaviour is occurring.

This is an incredible tool for house hunters, tourists, parents or businesses. It’s also great if you’re just really nosey!

Using real data from the Police forces of England and Wales, Crime Map UK helps you find out about crime and anti-social behaviour in your area.

Browse the map to determine crime hot spots and safe areas. Zoom in get details of the specific crimes. See how your area compares to the national average.

The data shown in this app is provided by the National Policing Improvement Agency and is licensed under the Open Government Licence.

Note:

At the moment only Data from England and Wales is available

Eco Buzz Widget

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:07:01 +0000

Get the Eco Buzz widget today and all of your friends will surely be green with envy.

Get the latest news on climate change, where to buy the coolest organic threads on the market, which car has the least impact on the environment -- you'll find it all here in our Widget and app

Recent changes:
Image size and minSdkVersion bug fix

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.

The Night Sky

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:58:40 +0000

★ LIMITED TIME ONLY - 75% OFF SALE

The Night Sky - Simply Magical

The Night Sky is a magical new app that enables you to identify the stars, planets, galaxies, constellations and even satellites you can see above. Just stand anywhere and hold your Android Phone or Tablet up to the sky and The Night Sky will display the names of the stars, planets and other objects you are able to see, just like magic!

Even if your view is obscured by clouds or daylight, The Night Sky app will know which stars, planets, galaxies, constellations and satellites are hiding from your view! You have to use this app to realize just how amazing it is!

The Night Sky does this by using your location data provided by the GPS and compass built in to your device. It then cross references your location data with its inbuilt map of the sky and overlays the stars, planets, galaxies, constellations and satellites names on your screen. It really is magical and will amaze you, and anyone you show it to!

So next time you're gazing up in to The Night Sky and wonder the name of a star, planet, galaxy, constellation or even a satellite, just get out your Android Phone or Tablet and let The Night Sky app amaze your gaze!

The Night Sky is a #1 selling app because it really is simply magical!

(Please see http://www.iCandiApps.com/iCandi_Apps_LLP/The_Night_Sky_-_Licensing.html for licensing information.)

Recent changes:
This update brings the following enhancements:

★ Bug fixes.

★ Fixed orientation bug. If your orientation is incorrect, go to settings in The Night Sky app, tap the new 'Rotate Orientation' button. Keep tapping this button until your orientation is corrected. Sorry for problems in previous builds.

★ Improved compatibility.

If you enjoy using The Night Sky, please tell your family and friends about it, and give it a great review on Google Play!

Enjoy stargazing with The Night Sky.

Sundroid Pro Sunrise Sunset

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:10:48 +0000

Calculates sunrise, sunset, twilights, golden hours, length of day, the path of the sun and moon, moonrise & moonset times and more for any date, anywhere in the world. Handy for astronomy, photography, outdoor activities, planning gardens, holidays, hunting, and more. Four widgets are included so the information is at your fingertips when you need it.

Features include:
· Sunrise and sunset times with azimuths
· Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight times
· Solar noon with elevation
· Golden hours
· Length of daylight
· Rise, set and transit times for the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
· Lunar phase and illuminated fraction
· Track the azimuth and elevation of the sun, moon and planets individually or together
· Solar and lunar eclipses 2000-2020
· Solstices and equinoxes 2000-2020
· Earth aphelion and perihelion 2000-2020
· Notifications and alarms for sun and moon rise and set events
· Monthly calendar views showing how times change each day
· Choice of light and dark themes

You can use your location from wireless networks or GPS, select places on a map, search by name or zip code or enter coordinates. Locations can be saved for later use.

Sundroid Free calculates sun and moon rise and set, and includes demos of all Pro features except the widgets, so you can try before you buy.

Please email me with problems, questions and suggestions, I'm happy to help!

***** New feature: Sun, moon and planet tracker *****

This feature shows the path of the sun, moon or any planet through the sky. This has many uses including garden planning, photography and even finding a shady spot to park your car.

The path is shown as a line on a compass disc, where the edge represents the horizon and the center is vertically up. You can view this on a road map, satellite map, or a plain background. Compass rotation is supported on the plain background.

***** New feature: Alarms *****

As well as setting simple notifications for events, you can now set up alarms so you'll never miss a sunrise photo opportunity!

***** Example uses *****

Here are some examples of what Sundroid can be used for. If you've found another use, let me know!

· Astronomy
· Sailing
· Flying
· Hiking
· Hunting and fishing
· Photo and film shoots
· Planning holidays and outdoor events
· Positioning solar panels
· Planning a garden
· Choosing a new home
· Parking your car in the shade

***** About permissions *****

In case you're concerned about permissions, here's what Sundroid needs them for. I'm happy to answer any question you have about security, so please feel free to get in touch.

· Internet access: Used to look up the name and time zone of your location, and for location selection using maps and search. Connects to Google only; there is no usage monitoring. Offline use is supported.
· Coarse and fine location: Allows Sundroid to get your current location (at your request) using GPS or networks.
· Prevent device from sleeping: Allows an alarm to keep sounding until you dismiss it. Otherwise it might be cancelled before you wake.
· Disable keylock: Allows Sundroid to show an alarm when the phone is locked so you can dismiss it without having to unlock the phone yourself. Keylock is re-enabled as soon as the alarm is dismissed.
· Start at boot: Alarms and notifications are cancelled when the phone is turned off, and this permission allows Sundroid to reset them.
· Control vibrator: For alarms and notifications.
· External storage: Google Maps uses this to cache map tiles for better performance. Sundroid does not read or write anything on SD.
· Google services: Required by Google Maps. Sundroid does not use it.

Recent changes:
4.0.1:
Widget size bug fix for ICS. Apologies to those affected.

4.0.0:
· Redesigned for easier navigation
· Holo theme for ICS (4.0+) devices
· Choice of light and dark themes
· Google Maps V2 on supported phones, adds Hybrid view
· Restored simple summary screen by popular request

New permissions:
Write external storage and read Google Services permissions are required by Google Maps V2. Only cached map tiles are saved to SD - Sundroid does not write or read or write any other files on SD.

LibriVox Audio Books Free

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:17:04 +0000

LibriVox Audio Books provides free access to over 6,000 audiobooks. Each audiobook can be streamed over the internet or downloaded for later use without any charge. The LibriVox Audio Books app includes listings for new recordings, featuring classic best sellers and out of print treasures.

Audio books from LibriVox are free thanks to the dedicated work of hundreds of volunteers who record, edit and distribute the books. New releases are prepared daily, and the entire catalog spans the breadth of world literature, including novels, history, biography, short stories, poetry and more in both fiction and non-fiction.

The LibriVox audio book app makes it easy to search the LibriVox catalog of free audio books. You can see the most popular books, browse by title, author or genre, look at new recordings, or search by keyword. This app allows you to stop playback with a sleep timer, and unlimited bookmarks are available for each book. You can save and listen to as many books as you like - all for free! In addition to the LibriVox collection, the app provides access to other libraries, including thousands of old time radio dramas.

This is a BookDesign app. For more information visit www.bookdesign.biz.

Recent changes:
New ratings system! View other's evaluation of the book, and share your own.
Support for unlimited bookmarks
Sleep timer
See other books by the same author
Sync favorite books across multiple devices
Optional Facebook sharing