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Episode 182 Doodle App

If That Then This

Description

Applets bring your favorite services together to create new experiences.

Over 360 apps work with IFTTT including Twitter, Google Drive, Weather, Instagram, Email, and devices like Amazon Alexa, Nest, Philips Hue, and your iPhone.

Turn on Applets with a simple switch:

• Control everything around you with your voice and Amazon Alexa
• Stay informed about what’s happening from publications like The New York Times and ESPN
• Receive a notification with the forecast each morning
• Message roommates when you’re near the local grocery
• Stay safe with automated and intelligent home security alerts
• Streamline your social media
• Save all your mobile screenshots in a specific album
• Back up important files, photos, and contacts to cloud-storage solutions, such as Dropbox or Google Drive
• Set your home thermostat to an optimal temperature when you arrive home
• Post all your Instagrams as Twitter photos or Pinterest pins
• Trigger events based on your current location
• And thousands of other use cases!

New services are added every week. Some popular ones include:

Spotify, YouTube, Google Calendar, Tumblr, Medium, Pocket, Square, Ebay, Giphy, Automatic, LIFX, Fitbit, Withings, littleBits, OnHub by Google, Evernote, Reddit, Digg, Skype, Slack, LINE, MailChimp, Salesforce, Todoist, and hundreds more.

Browse our curated collections to find Applets for:

• The home, office, and car
• Your iPhone and iPad
• Exploring outer space
• Improving how you use social media

Do more with the services you love. Discover the power of Applets at ifttt.com/discover

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To download “If That Then This” click here Apple / Android

Episode 168 – Mophie Wireless Case

Native Union iPhone Charger

Nick Bright spoke about this really cool iPhone Charger here and it solved a LOT of problems!

It’s called the Native Union iPhone Charger and it has a FAT knot at the end of it.

Unparalleled Strength
NIGHT Cable’s brand new construction for 2017 features a super-strong reinforced structure. Independent testing has proved it is 6x stronger than standard Lightning cables.

Increased Lifespan
Redesigned from the inside out, NIGHT Cable’s O-Flex strain relief design at the connector joints and 17,000+ bend* lifespan makes it incredibly resistant to daily wear and tear.

*Based on independent bend test. One bend = 90 degree clockwise bend + 90 degree counter-clockwise bend

Extended Range
NIGHT Cable’s extended 10-foot range gives you more freedom to comfortably charge anywhere. No more straining to use your device when it’s recharging.

Weighted Knot
Its weighted knot can be anchored to any flat surface, so it’s always there when you need it next. No more fumbling around for dropped cables.

MFi Certified
Our cables are MFi Certified by Apple, giving you peace of mind that they will be compatible with any of your Lightning devices. Each cable is given a unique serial number by Apple, and every Lightning connector contains an authorization chip that your device recognizes, so you know you have the real deal.

Highly Compatible
No need to worry if our cable is going to fit your favorite case. Our compact and slim Lightning connector head fits into most iPad, iPod and iPhone case port openings, including the Lifeproof case.

Charge and sync in style
The retro inspired braided cable complements both your style and your space.

(Information Credit: Amazon/Native Union)

To buy the Native Union iPhone Charger please click here!

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WhatsApp Messages be gone!

WhatsApp is testing a feature whereby a user can delete a message on the recipients phone before it has been read!
Additionally it will come with an edit feature to correct those pesky typos!

However it is only in beta and there is no word on an official launch for this update. Furthermore a new feature which allows users to send friends their location when they’re moving across a 1, 2 or 5 minute period. There are no privacy worries as this comes with an option to turn it off.

To download WhatsApp please click here Apple / Android

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Google Maps Parking!

Google Maps already tells you how much traffic and congested your drive will be and it may soon tell you when you actually manage to arrive to your destination if there will be some parking spaces and the best place to park!

According to Android Police a new feature detailing just that was found in the 9.44 beta of Google Maps latest update. Spaces are listed as “easy,” “medium” and “limited”

Google owned app Waze introduced a similar feature of its own last year and while Waze can actually help you find a spot, Google’s own app only gives a general overview of the parking situation and it’s not yet clear as to how Google is getting this information.

How this is going to work? Is it limited to public places? Can it tell you if the road you live in is good for parking? No one knows for sure just yet. We’ll have to wait until the official release to find out but this is certainly interesting!

To download Google Maps please click here Apple / Android

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Episode 160 – Parkopedia

Parkopedia

The name Parkopedia is a combination of the words parking and encyclopedia (think Wikipedia… but for parking!).

Born out of a frustration of looking for parking, we have set out to map and list every parking space in the world. To date, Parkopedia has grown to cover over 38 million parking spaces in 52 countries around the world thanks to contributions from drivers like you.

Use this app to

* Find parking using your current location or by entering an address

* Get directions straight to the space

* See parking space availability in real-time (where available)

* Find opening hours, up to date prices, payment methods and more

* Quickly narrow down parking choices using filters such as free, credit cards accepted, covered, etc

Now compatible for use in Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles fitted with InControl™ Apps!

If we don’t have coverage in your area yet, you can email them and they will keep you updated on our progress. You can also easily add a space by uploading a photo of a parking sign or a price list.

(Information Credit: iTunes)

To download Parkopedia please click here Apple / Android

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App store price hike!

Similar price increases are expected to hit the iTunes Store for music and video as well as the iBooks Store.

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Episode 155 Nintendo Joy Con Chargers!