Amazon is Giving Away Over $135 in FREE Android Apps!

Free Games
Amazon is again giving away top paid apps.  To the best of my knowledge this is the best bundle of apps that they had given away.  The dictionary alone is almost $60!  I absolutely love getting free games! Here is a list of the apps:

• Alarm Clock+
• Air Harp (Kindle Tablet Edition)
• Sonic 4 Episode II
• Riptide GP2
• Threes!
• Quell Memento
• Another World
• Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden
• Mahjong Artifacts
• Paper Camera
• Knots 3D
• Heroes of Steel RPG
• OfficeSuite Professional 7
• SketchBook Pro
• Genius Scan+
• Perfectly Clear
• Relax Melodies Premium
• Schedule Planner Pro
• Sworkit Pro
• PrinterShare Mobile Print
• My Diet Coach – Pro
• mSecure
• Merriam-Webster's Third New International Pro Dictionary
• Swype Keyboard
• City Maps 2Go Pro
• Earth & Moon in HD Gyro 3D Pro
• MetaMoJi Note (Kindle Fire Edition)

I am including the link to get you started. I hope you enjoy.

Amazon.com Free Apps

iClever Qi Enabled Wireless Charger IC-WQ12 Wireless Charging Plate

iClever IC-WQ12 Just put it down to charge it up!

I have wanted to get into Qi charging for a while.  The thought of just setting my phone down and it charging, absolutely thrilled me.  The one thing that held me back was pricing.  I didn’t want to spend over $75 not to have to plug in my charger; I just could not justify it.  My phone the Samsung Galaxy Note III, is not Qi enabled so I found the DigiYes® Qi Standard Wireless Charger Module Receiver for ONLY $9.99 and I was in business.

I have been using the Qi charging plate for a little over 2 months now and I have not had any problems.  I use a couple of different cases on my phone and still charge without issue.  That being said, as I read some of the other reviews, they have had issues when using thicker cases.  With the Note III, I place the phone dead center and it charges every time.  The way I have my IC-WQ12 plugged in, does cause a little slower charge, but nothing to write home about.  I get a full charge in about 4 hours.

I highly recommend the iClever Qi enabled wireless charger to anyone who is looking to cut the cord.  This would have been a life saver for my mother, who suffered with arthritis and had a lot of trouble with traditional chargers.  If you are looking for a great nightstand solution, you should definitely check out the IC-WQ12 wireless charging plate.

Pros:

• ·         Nice rubberized base, keeps phone from slipping or sliding
• ·         Compact - The IC-WQ12 can easily fit into small everyday carry bags.
• ·         Convenience - It is so nice not to have to plug in and out the power cord.  This should prolong the life of the connector of the phone.

Cons:

• ·         It really needs a light that can easily be seen from around the device you place on the plate to charge.  I can’t see any light when I place my Samsung Galaxy Note III on the IC-WQ12.
• ·         The included cables are too short for me.  I would like to plug into the wall and leave the plate on my desk, but the cord was just too short.  I used one of my USB 3.0 ports on my computer to connect the charger and it worked fine.

Just a reminder: Make sure your phone is Qi enabled or you will have to buy a Qi Receiver.  iClever makes this Note III compatible unit:  http://www.amazon.com/iClever-Super-thin-Wireless-Charging-Receiver/dp/B00N77L43K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410808388&sr=8-4&keywords=iclever+qi or you could get the same one I used the: http://www.amazon.com/DigiYes%C2%AE-Standard-Wireless-Charger-Receiver/dp/B00GV0Q78M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410808478&sr=8-1&keywords=digiyes+note+3 that will have a review as well.

                Some Models Requiring a Wireless Charging Adapter:

- Samsung Galaxy S3 / S4, Note2 / Note3

- iPhone 4/4S, 5/5S/5C

- Nokia 925, Nokia 720

- Nokia 820

FYI:  Qi is pronounced chee and here is a link so you can read all about it:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi_(inductive_power_standard)

ASUS Makes Announcement at IFA2014 - Sep 3,2014

ASUS Corporate Vice President Eric Chen, accompanied by ASUS Design Center Vice President Mitch Yang and ASUS Senior Product Director Derek Yu, came out with their fighting gloves on.  They introduced their competitor in the smart watch ring.  I am writing this article after the Apple Watch announcement and I believe this to be a very nice competitor to it.  It has a very classy look to it and I personally like the rectangle shape.  I am a watch guy and have seen this trend in the traditional watch market as well.

Read the full ASUS Press release here:  ASUS Press Release

Images Courtsy of ASUS Press Room

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