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Fora Dictionary : No Ads, SD Stored, Offline and Free Dictionary for your #Android

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I’ve been searching for so long and finaly I found “Fora Dictionary” for my Android unit.  I tried several apps like “Advance” and “ColorDict”, but Fora standout from the rest.

The application it self will be stored in your internal storage but the data may be installed separately to your SD. You have various of “Dictionary” library you can choose depends on your needs. But for me, I installed it all… now I have offline searchable thesaurus, dictionary, pronouncation, computing dictionary and world fact book from CIA.

Fora Dictionary is a full-featured dictionary and until now I can’t believe why its free. You can search by regular typing-in your subject but you can also use androids voice search. It also suggest keywords while typing. You can also change the font and sizes on its settings unlike other android dictionar app, good for person like me that requires large fonts in reading.

There are plenty of android dictionary apps to choose from, but for me.. this app standout from the rest because it fits to my needs and its FREE!

I only wish it can integrate to android’s keyboard dictionary… or maybe it is possible already but I dont know how hehehehe…

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Data cache routine in PHP using CodeIgniter

This routine stores and reads temporary data to and from a file that can be used for minimizing database query.

 

# save object or array to a file.
function save_cache($username, $file, $data)
{
$this->load->helper('file');
if(!@mkdir("./data/profiles/".$username, 0777, false)) return false;
write_file('./data/profiles/'.$username.'/'.$file, base64_encode(serialize($data)));
return true;
}

# read file and return object or array value
function read_cache($username, $file)
{
$this->load->helper('file');
if(!($data = read_file('./data/profiles/'.$username.'/'.$file))) return false;
$data =  unserialize(base64_decode($data));
return $data;
}
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osmand #android app turn-by-turn gps navigation in the philippines for FREE

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osmand, a free/open-source android applications, lets you travel in Metro Manila like you’re in a “NFS” racing game. You just need to point your destination using your screen and it will calculate and select the fastest path you can have. But make sure you will still read road signs… because it might lead you to traffic officers for counterflow violations.

Various options in map settings.  You can get maps from Google or from OpenStreetMap or even from other map providers.  You can  download or use maps from your SD card for offline map while also using online for minimal data transfer from the source.

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SMS Backup+ #android app stores your SMS, MMS and call logs to your GMail Labeled Mailbox.

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With SMS Backup+, you dont have to say goodbye to your important phone messages to archive and save phone memory spaces. You can download and use it for free from Android Market.

SMS Backup+ can store your SMS, MMS and even your Call logs optimizing your GMail labeled mailboxes via Mobile or WLAN. As long as you have enough storage space to your Gmail, you can back-up as many as you want.

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Turn your #android phone into portable Internet radio using TuneIN Radio App

A 2.89mb app in your Android phone memory is worth to spend. With TuneIN Radio Android App, you can listen to your favorite local and International radio stations through Internet. It can also download and listen to podcast as well.  It’s like having your iTunes right on your pocket. You just have to download it from Android Market.

You can use it via Mobile or WiFi, and it won’t drain your battery easily. Sound quality depends on the stations and your phone. TuneIN GUI is easy to navigate because of its simple and intuitive design. Radio stations are categorized by genre, region or by language, and it also separates the local stations into separate group.

By the way, did I mention already that It’s free?

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to blog or not to blog : IT Related Projects

I’m not concern that people may copy my ideas and technologies that I’m using.  I also owe it to the people in the web, and there’s something inside me, telling… that I should do the same…  But I’m more worried about the fact that, we obviously have a very stiff competition not only in the market, but also in technology innovations.

Maybe its time that I should create another Internet alter-ego character to hide my Identity.