summer – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png summer – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[Best Apps for Keeping Track of Summer Deals]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/best-apps-keeping-track-summer-deals/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:30:37 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=12693 Summer time in the shopping world is known for presenting some seriously great deals. Between the Fourth of July deals, end of season sales, and back to school promotions, there is no shortage of deals to scoop up. While these apps are all great to keep on your phone for all of your various shopping trips, you’re probably thinking that having all of them on your phone may clog it up. Luckily, you can use Quick Cleanup to keep your phone running well all summer long. Click here to free up space on your phone for more apps:

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Quick Cleanup frees up space on your phone by removing junk files, cache, temporary files, and trash. Removing these files will allow you to have more space for those shopping deal apps. Since it can be tough to keep track of all the shopping apps, check out a list of the best of the bunch below to get organized before you hit the mall.

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Flipp

This app is an all-in-one when it comes to gathering coupons and deals for some of your favorite stores. Gone are the days of scouring your newspaper or the net for the best deals; this app will put them all in one place for you. The best part of this is that you get to choose your favorite stores — such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart — so you decide what you see. You are also able to add in your loyalty or rewards numbers for these stores, making it even easier to save.

Shopular

This is the perfect app to bring along on your mall shopping trip, as it will populate the right coupons at the exact right time. Because this app uses your location to determine what coupons and notifications to send you at what time, you will see deals that are relevant to you based on what store you’re in. And contrary to what you may believe, this app actually won’t drain your battery. Don’t get caught scavenging your email at the register for a discount code; have them sent directly to you with this app to save as much money as you can on each purchase.

PriceGrabber

This app is only available for Android, but it’s one that packs some serious punch! This app features a barcode scanner, and when it’s used, it immediately populates a price comparison of the product you’re viewing from other vendors. It also is sure to factor in tax and shipping information. Finally, it provides product reviews so that you can see what others are saying about a desired product so you know exactly what you’re getting before you head to the cash register.

]]> <![CDATA[The Best Apps for Summer Studying and Test Prep]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/best-apps-summer-studying-test-prep/ Fri, 19 May 2017 15:00:05 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=11275 Summer can be a relaxing time to have a much-needed vacation, but it also provides the opportunity to take classes that will help students get ahead for the months to come. In order to do this, some utilize online courses and services that can be accessed from a mobile device.

Although summer studying can be a grueling task, it can be rewarding, as well. Universities and online courses are making it easier than ever to access study tools and test preparation materials that will aide the process. Here are a few apps that will prove to be helpful for acing those summer courses:

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Quizlet Learn with Flashcards

This is already a popular website for study aids. Quizlet offers a flashcard creation app that tests users with this useful study tool. Students can create the cards themselves with their own study material, or use previous ones from dozens of subject categories. It offers the same services as the website, with true/false questions, timed quizzes, written answers, and more. It is one of the top-rated study apps on the Google Play site, and is Android compatible.

Self Control for Study

One of the most difficult parts of studying is not becoming distracted by the tech surrounding us. This app will restrict smartphone usage for an amount of time set by the user, so productivity can increase and less time is spent on social media or unrelated apps. It even offers graphs and reports to track progress at the end of a week, to improve study habits further.

Accuplacer Test Prep

There are apps geared toward every education level by means of study. This one is for anyone entering college or students looking for placement exam practice, and it caters to a variety of educational backgrounds. Different study materials geared towards practical application of knowledge are offered with Accuplacer and its associated services.

SAT Vocabulary Flashcards

The SAT test is just one standardized test prep app Magoosh offers. Different tests and specialized study methods are offered over several apps, such as GMAT and GRE study services. Go through flashcards and mock tests to sharpen study skills and get ready for important exams at every level. Good luck with your studying!

]]> <![CDATA[5 Apps You’ll Need for the Beach This Summer]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/5-apps-youll-need-beach-summer/ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:36:48 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=1748 Summer has finally arrived, which means it’s time to hit the beach! Before you load up your beach chairs, and surfboards make shore you’ve downloaded these top apps!

1. Dermosil Care Guide

Soaking up the sun is one of the best parts of a beach trip, but no one wants to come home looking like a lobster! Download Dermosil Care Guide to ensure your skin stays properly protected from the sun. This app provides up-to-date UV indexes, and weather information on your current location, provides SPF recommendations, and offers tips to help you avoid sunburns based on skin type.

2. Tides Near Me

There is nothing more frustrating than finding the perfect sandy spot for your blanket, only to have the rising tide force you back. Avoid this problem once and for all with Tides Near Me, a helpful tide tracker app. The app tells you when the high and low tides are coming so you can plan your beach spot, and swimming times accordingly.

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3. Swim Guide

Ocean water, while refreshing and fun, is not always clean. Download Swim Guide to make sure the water at your beach is clean enough to be deemed safe for swimming. Simply find your beach on the map, and see if it’s marked with a green or red icon. If it’s green, grab your swim suit! If it’s red, maybe stick with sand castle building today.

4. Surfline Surf Report

If surfing is your thing, you know better than anyone that good surfing is contingent on good wave conditions. Never be left guessing again with Surfline Surf Report. Download this app for the most up-to-date information on wave height, winds, and swells. You can even watch live streams of over 180 surf breaks.

5. Spotify

What’s a beach trip without some good music? Whether you enjoy running along the shore, playing in the sand with the kids, or mastering the art of lounge chair napping, Spotify has a playlist that can enhance your beach experience. Don’t see anything you like? Simply choose from over 20 million songs to create your own beach playlist!

Ready for Some Vitamin Sea?

Be sure to plan ahead, and download these apps before you head to the beach. Water, sand, and heat are not friends of your Android phone. Keep it in a safe, protected space, whether that be in your beach bag, or on your blanket, and whatever you do — don’t have it in your pocket when you head to the water!

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