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These End Times (well not really)

June 17, 2015

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This Working Droid Episode 177 Snake Rewind

May 28, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Game released by creator of the original Snake
  • Get new levels by collecting power-ups and collecting fruits
  • Rewind snake to continue level
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows Phone

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Tags podcast, snake, snake rewind, calculator, fruit, powerup, android, ios, windows phone
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This Working Droid Episode 176 Layout by Instagram

May 20, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Official collage app by developers of Instagram
  • View pictures by folders on device (i.e. Gallery, Attachments, Download, etc.)
  • Section for pictures with faces (automatically detected)
  • Recent pictures opened
  • Images saved at 1080x1080
  • Android
  • iOS

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Tags podcast, layout, instagram, collage, instasize, gallery, attachment, download, image, android, ios
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This Working Droid Episode 175 Translatable Fire Phone Features

May 13, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Tilt to view more info (left/right) - i.e. when pictures were taken
  • Tilt up/down
    • Adjust angle on map
    • Scroll through page (web page or list of books)
  • Flick wrist left/right
    • Left - access Amazon services - books, videos, shopping, etc.
    • Right - access key stats - weather, traffic, upcoming calendar events
  • Carousel - Related apps / app notifications - how to improve
    • Email - newest emails
    • Calendar - upcoming events
    • Social Media - notifications / key stats
    • Generic Media Info - playback stats - author, title, album/show name, episode title/number
  • Swipe up to go back - easier than reaching to the top of larger screen devices for back arrow
  • Full Review

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Tags podcast, amazon, fire phone, tilt, flick, scroll, caousel, app, notification, social, email, calendar, media, swipe
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This Working Droid Episode 174 Digital Videos

May 4, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Savable in mp4 format
  • Upload to video sharing sites (i.e. YouTube, Dailymotion, etc.)
  • HD Video in most cases (i.e. 720, 1080, etc)
  • Easily backup to the cloud (i.e. Box, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Cut live action shots

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Tags podcast, digital, video, mp4, youtube, dailymotion, hd, box, dropbox, onedrive, screenshot, screen grab, share, social
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This Working Droid Episode 173 Excel Lists

April 15, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Create detailed yet unique identifiers
  • Add data as need to complete table
  • Add auto-filter or customer filters if not all columns needed
  • Sort by name, date, or any other label
  • Filter data to create custom list
  • Copy filtered data into new sheet
  • Use master table to find matches in other sheets

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Tags podcast, excel, spreadsheet, filter, list, sort, worksheet, label, column, table, match
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This Working Droid Episode 172 HBO Now (The App)

April 8, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Sign-Up with iTunes or login with existing account
  • Confirm registration to tie to iTunes account and start free 30 day trial
  • Register new account or login with existing account
  • Categorized by Series, Comedy, Movies, Sports, Documentaries, Collections and Late Night
  • Streams entire catalogue and new episodes of all HBO content
  • Search built in to help find favorite shows
  • Streams over WiFi and Mobile Data
  • $14.99/month subscription
  • iOS - $Free
  • Episode 168 HBO Now

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Tags podcast, hbo, hbo now, game of thrones, wifi, subscription, apple tv, iphone, ipad, itunes, comedy, movie, sport, documentary
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This Working Droid Episode 171 Amazon Watchlist

April 1, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Save movies and TV seasons to watch later
  • Only requires an Amazon account (pricing will vary by region and for those with Prime account)
  • Filters
    • Prime & all content
    • Movies & TV shows

Contact

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Tags podcast, amazon, watchlist, instant video, amazon prime, film, movie, tv, show, series, season, android, ios, kindle, kindle fire, goodreads
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This Working Droid Episode 170 Podcasts by SMS

March 25, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Create IFTTT account
  • Add phone number
  • Enable RSS and/or Feedly channels
  • RSS
    • Copy RSS feed to check for new content
    • Past RSS feed into ‘this’ RSS box
    • Select IFTTT SMS channel (search: SMS)
  • Save recipe
    • Feedly
    • Select category for podcasts (i.e. Listen Subscriptions, Podcasts, etc.)
    • Select IFTTT SMS channel
    • Save recipe

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Tags podcast, ifttt, if this then that, rss, sms, feedly, audio, recipe, channel, subscription, download, stream
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This Working Droid Episode 169 Payments via Facebook Messenger

March 18, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Free service to let friends easily send money to each other
  • Start/continue conversation with friend
  • Click on ‘$’ icon, enter amount to send and click ‘Pay’
  • On first payment, enter card info
  • Click on ‘Accept’ to receive money from friend (enter card info if first time receiving funds)
  • Money transferred immediately with delay depending on banking institution
  • Add pin number for extra security
  • Available soon via Android, iOS and desktop
  • Official Post

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  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile
Tags podcast, facebook, messenger, facebook messenger, payment, transfer, money, credit card, conversation, fund, bank, pin, security, android, ios, desktop
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This Working Droid Episode 168 HBO Now

March 11, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Full library accessible via website, Apple TV, iPhone and iPad
  • Day and date release of shows with traditional release schedule
  • Exclusive to Apple for 3 months
  • 1 free month if signing up with an Apple device
  • $14.99 / month
  • http://www.hbonow.com/

Contact

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  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, hbo, hbo now, apple, apple tv, ios, iphone, ipad, game of thrones
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This Working Droid Episode 167 Amazon Prime

February 25, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Free two day shipping on purchases sent via Amazon (no minimum order size)
  • Prime Instant Video - stream movies and TV shows on multiple devices/platforms (i.e. Kindle Fire, smart TVs, Android, iOS)
  • Prime Music - stream/download tracks and albums ad-free and by artist, genre, playlist, etc.
  • Prime Photos - unlimited photo storage in the cloud
  • Kindle Owner’s Lending Library - borrow books from over 500,000 titles
  • Lightning deals - get 30 minutes early access
  • ***Prime Fresh - grocery delivery in select cities, free same day delivery on orders over $35 - included at $299 price plan - http://amazon.com/fresh
  • Amazon Student - 50% off for students
  • Amazon Mom - 20% off diaper subscriptions for mothers
  • Website

Contact

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  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, amazon, amazon prime, netflix, instant video, kindle, kindle fire, library, grocery, mom, diaper, student, photo, cloud storage, android, ios, stream
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This Working Droid Episode 166 Truecaller

February 18, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Database of phone numbers as caller ID for “unknown” numbers
  • Automatically shows caller info if internet connection available
  • Connect to Facebook and Google+ to include contacts
  • Search for numbers for more info
  • Block spammers and hidden numbers
  • Website
  • Apps
    • Android
    • Blackberry
    • iOS
    • Nokia Series 40
    • Symbian
    • Windows Phone 8

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, truecaller, caller id, phone number, sms, blocked call, unknown caller, block, spam, search, android, ios, blackberry, symbian, windows phone, nokia
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This Working Droid Episode 165 Slack

February 9, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Web and app based team collaboration tools
  • Create categories per project
  • Invite team members by project (supports various email domains)
  • Embeddable media - shows link title and thumbnail if available
  • Integrate other sites/apps/services (i.e. IFTTT, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Create private individual or group messages conversations outside of categories
  • Star items for quick access
  • Upload files directly to site
  • Switch between "signed-in" groups
  • Website
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, slack, android, ios, website, collaborate, team, member, integrate, dropbox, ifttt, google drive, email, domain, category, project, embed, media, upload, message
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This Working Droid Episode 164 Odd Bot Out

February 4, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Physics based obstacle course to get robot to the end of each level
  • Adjust environment and guide robot to finish each level
  • Monument Valley meets Thomas Was Alone
  • 10 levels free, 100 levels total with purchase
  • Website
  • Amazon AppStore - Coming Soon
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, odd bot out, robot, physics, graphics, monument valley, thomas was alone, android, ios, kindle fire, appstore
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This Working Driod Episode 163 Central Manuals

January 28, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Get manuals online
  • Saved in PDF format
  • Mobile friendly website
  • Search by category or directly by model
  • Sorted by manufacturer and device type
  • http://www.central-manuals.com/

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, central manuals, manual, pdf, mobile, website, category, manufacturer, device, search
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This Working Droid Episode 162 Mobile earthquake checking

January 21, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Get the magnitude of the latest earthquakes
  • Filter by recent activity
  • View all new earthquakes by location and size
  • View in list or map format
  • Mobile Site

Contact

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  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, earthquake, mobile, magnitude, recent, activity, location, size, map
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This Working Droid Episode 161 Crossy Road

January 14, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Frogger meets endless runner
  • Diagonal gameplay
  • Levels move faster as character progresses
  • Earn points to get different level types and characters
  • Levels themed by character type
  • Website
  • Amazon
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, crossy road, frogger, endless runner, 3, 3d, diagonal, character, chicken, frog, zombie, level, points, coins, street, river, stream, android, amazon, ios
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This Working Droid Episode 160 Thomas Was Alone

January 8, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Retro, flat platform game
  • Specialized description per level
  • Jump to avoid and combine obstacles to complete level
  • 2 dimensional game (left, right, jump)
  • Old school style mixed with Monument Valley
  • Website
  • Amazon AppStore - $5.39
  • Android - $2.99
  • iOS - $5.99

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, thomas was alone, android, ios, kindle, retro, platform, game, jump, obstacle, 2d, old school, monument valley
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This Working Droid Episode 159 Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

December 23, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Full game made for a mobile touch screen environment
  • Adjust visual settings if needed
  • Build your character's appearance and abilities
  • Level up character to get new traits and abilities
  • Actions and abilities feed to good or bad traits
  • Goodness or badness relates directly to becoming a Jedi or Sith
  • Fewer point cost for light side powers as Jedi and dark side powers as Sith
  • Android - $9.99
  • iOS - $9.99

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, android, ios, star wars, knights of the old republic, kotor, jedi, sith, lightsaber, light, dark, character, trait, ability, force
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