As frankps sees the world!

Facebook Home got a lot of attention before being released. And in general media wrote a lot of positive things about it, so I was eager to try it! There was just one problem, it is only available in the U.S. But there is at least one way to get around that, just that I’m not to tell… Why do I like it? Facebook Home is for me a layer on top of the Facebook app and Facebook Messenger app on Android phones. It gives me quick information about my friends are up to and with a […] Continue reading →

I have been following several projects that has been listed on Kickstarter for crowdfunding. I found both concept great and many of the projects are really cool. But I have until now not signed up for any of them. That is until now, almost as soon as I heard of MiiPC, I signed up with buying one. I was a little bit late to get a device from the first shipment, but I am part of the second shipment. So lucky me! The MiiPC project got their needed funding in less then 24 hours… What is […] Continue reading →

One of my favourite apps for the iPad has always been Flipboard. For many people it is one of the killer apps. I do most of my readings on a Google Reader client and Flipboard. But with Flipboard I also view and comment photos from friends at 500px and Flickr. The latest version of Flipboard has just landed in Google Play and it brings support for 10-inch Android tablets, as well as improved support for 7-inch devices such as the Nexus 7. It looks fantastic on my Nexus 7! In addition to […] Continue reading →

I have long been searching for an app that can connect to public cloud services, WebDAV and SFTP. There are a few around, but all the ones that I have tested have haunted with bugs and their SFTP implementation have been useless! Effortlessly sync your files. Backup your music, pictures and other important files from the phone to your cloud storage or the other way around. FolderSync is available from Google Play and Amazon Appstore, but can also be bought directly from the developers. A […] Continue reading →

Ever since Google released the Android 2.2 update, upon signing into a Google account from an Android phone, users have been met with a prompt that allows them to enable or disable Google’s automatic backup and restore services. The idea is that throughout your time with the phone, Google will intermittently backup vital information, like the applications you install, respective app data, contacts, settings and your Wi-Fi networks and passwords. And when you get a new phone, or if you […] Continue reading →