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Creating Ringtones on Your Android Phone

Posted 12/5/2011 at 9:26 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Ever since cell phones made the transition from irritating chirps to rockin' ringtones, users have been busy downloading their favorite songs. The only problem is that this habit can get a little expensive. If you'd like to save a little money or create a custom sound that no one else could ever duplicate, follow these steps to make your own ringtone.

Apps that Prevent Texting and Driving

Posted 12/2/2011 at 12:29 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Texting while driving is very dangerous and as a result, many states have passed laws making this practice illegal. If you'd like to make sure your teen driver doesn't indulge their texting habit while they're behind the wheel, or you don't trust yourself to keep your fingers to yourself, try one of these apps that try to prevent texting and driving.

3 Expensive Apps That Are Worth the Money

Posted 11/22/2011 at 1:48 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

One of the best parts of owning an Android device is that there is a huge selection of useful apps available for download at little to no cost. Don't like your latest choice? No problem. Just uninstall it and try the next one.

Every now and then, a truly amazing app is created that justifies spending more than a dollar or two. If you find this hard to believe, take a look at the following apps that are worth the money.

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Price: $14.99 Sale Price
Downloads: 250,000+

Evolution of the Android Market

Posted 11/15/2011 at 3:15 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Following the success of Apple's App Store is no easy task, but the Android Market has proven to be a worthy competitor. Android's open-source nature and selection of phones has attracted developers and consumers alike, with more than 150 million Android devices activated worldwide and over 295,000 apps available in the Android Market as of September 2011. Experts predict that the Android Market will overtake the App Store in both app growth and downloads per year, with an estimated 8.1 billion downloads from the Android Market in 2011.

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