Anyone who has gone into business for themselves or otherwise works in a field where getting their name out is important, knows that business cards are a tried and true element of doing business. Even with an ample amount of technology replacing everything we know with newer and more efficient ways of handling affairs, the look and feel of a tangible business card is hard to replace. Still, this industry too is feeling the repercussions of technology – which is not necessarily a bad thing. Below, we have selected four apps that are changing the way we present, create and store business cards.

ScanBizCards

You probably have several business cards of your own stuffed into your wallet, but what do you do with all those business cards from other associates that you have accumulated over the years? ScanBizCards aims to transform those contacts into an easy to access digital format, and with an array of intuitive features, it does an excellent job. Upon scanning, information is added to your iPhone’s address book, an original image of the card is stored and custom fields can even be created to gather additional information on the business card. Sharing your business card with other app users is also streamlined, and for just $3.99, there are dozens of reasons why ScanBizCard makes a valuable mobile addition.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanbizcards-business-card/id335047649

Bump

Some people are thinking ahead to a time in which the physical business card may no longer exist. Bump allows its users to share business cards on NFC compatible phones by simply ‘bumping’ them together. In addition, users without NFC can share business cards through traditional sharing options built into the app. Whether you are out and about, or at home, Bump will sync its contents with your desktop and other mobile devices to ensure you always have the latest version of contact information available. This app is free and available on both iTunes and Android Marketplace.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bumptech.bumpga&hl=en

CamCard Free

Perhaps one of the most versatile business card app available, CamCard Free includes options such as business card scanning, email recognition, contact information sharing and multi-language recognition. The only limitation in the free version is the number of cards you can save: up to 20 business cards can be scanned and added in the first week, with another 2 more being allowed every week thereafter. For those who have a manageable number of business cards to handle, CamCard Free is a great option. You can find this app for both iOS and Android devices.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.BCRLite&hl=en

Zazzle

Those who are looking for an easy way to create their own custom business cards will enjoy the Zazzle app, which gives you access not only to business card production but much more. With a pre-designed card in hand, the Zazzle app can be used to capture a photo of the card and apply it to any business card template offered by the service. In just a few clicks, you can place an order for custom business cards, with most orders shipping within 24 hours. You can find the Zazzle app on the iTunes store (free).

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zazzle-instant/id555863689?ls=1&mt=8

Adam Warner is a businessman by profession and carries out business card printing online. He is a tech enthusiast and is always in search of technologies that would help increase his business efficiency. He also likes soft music and has an enviable collection of songs.

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Advancements in technology continue to be the topic of much excitement and debate. Paper and telephone calls are things of the past. 2013 is about online sharing through Google and online calls through Skype. Tablets are the latest trend in technology in 2013, as well, because technology needs to be more compact and more versatile to suit the needs of today’s working professionals who engage in and compete with the fast-paced, globalized world. Now, once traditional, paperwork and phone call only professions have hopped on the technology bandwagon, using tablets to improve both marketing to and customer service for their clients. This includes the legal profession.

Ken Hardison, founder of the Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing and Management Association, teamed up with Patrick Anderson, a leading mobile application expert, to bring technology to his personal injury practice through the Google Nexus Tablet.

Now, the Google Nexus Tablet is being used by personal injury lawyers in five surprising ways.

To Reach Out and Touch Clients

The Google Nexus tablet allows attorneys to reach out and touch their clients. The specific features of this tablet, such as the easy-to-use touch screen and simplified navigation through on-screen controls, let clients feel as if their attorney is truly right at their fingertips. This is an important part of bridging the distance between attorneys and their clients, and being able to build a strong attorney-client relationship is key to getting and keeping clients, as well as representing each client successfully.

To Enhance Attorney-Client Communication

The Google Nexus Tablet also allows attorneys to enhance attorney-client communication. The cloud-based feature of this tablet puts information directly into the hands of the client’s attorney, as well as into the hands of the attorney’s staff.

Having this information ready and available is key to efficient, faster communication. Communication is also key to problem solving, which is what attorneys do for their clients.

To Speed Up the Legal Process

In addition, the Google Nexus Tablet allows attorneys to speed up the legal process. Communication between attorneys and their clients is not just faster, but more efficient. Therefore, communication between attorneys and third parties involved in the case, such as the defendants or the judge, is also more efficient and faster. When it comes to scheduling important dates and meeting deadlines, this kind of efficient, fast communication is key.

The “Medical Care Companion”

Furthermore, The Google Nexus Tablet comes with the “Medical Care Companion,” an application system that has been specially designed to suit the needs of personal injury attorneys and their clients. The Medical Care Companion system is made up of applications that mainly focus on client well-being and relaxation. For example, the system comes with fun games and cleansing sights and sounds.

Highlight Application: “Triage”

The Medical Care Companion comes with the “Triage” application, an application that has been specially designed to help clients document and record their accident from day one. Using Triage, clients can keep track of and share symptoms they suffer from, visits they take to the doctor, and medications they have been prescribed by a doctor. 

However, there are many tablets on the market, and there are many professionals in the world. What can a tablet do for your profession?

Jason McMinn specializes in personal injury law at the McMinn Law Firm, which is located in Austin, Texas. The McMinn Law Firm also boasts an additional specialty: criminal defense.

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Flip through the news from your Twitter timeline as well as from outlets like the Financial Times, USA Today and The Verge. See everything from posts and photos shared by friends on Facebook and Instagram to videos from YouTube and pop culture nuggets from Rolling Stone. Find inspiration for your travel, style and life from places like National Geographic, Etsy and Cool Hunting. Or create your own magazines on anything from Cooking to Chemistry.

Bring Flipboard on the train during your morning commute, catch up over coffee or on vacation, use it as a tool at work or simply to wind down your night. Search for anything or anyone, and make it your own.

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Developer: Flipboard

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One of the major hurdles for many app developers is monetization. Almost anyone can build an app these days, but not everyone can produce the same kind of earning power. One of the more common and straightforward ways to earn mobile money is to charge an upfront download fee for your app. Many high-quality apps make use of this tactic as a way to bring in consistent money. This is also a good way to measure both the popularity of an app and its financial success because each download represents money spent. Valuing the app, however, can be a difficult conundrum that might not be easy to solve.

Putting a Value on Your App:

When you put a value on your app, you have to take into account everything that went into it. If you’re an independent app developer and you used your own knowledge and resources to create the app, then you probably have a good idea about how much the creation process cost you. Some companies actually end up outsourcing most of the work to freelancers who can get the job done but at an increased cost for the company. Make sure you understand the time and money spent on the app.

Of course, effort isn’t always an accurate marker of value. You may have worked incredibly hard building the app, but that doesn’t mean many consumers will appreciate that. The single-download value of most apps ranges from $0.99 to potentially much higher values. If you’ve created a small, simple game, then you can expect people to purchase the app if it doesn’t cost that much. If you’ve created a high-end enterprise management tool, then you might expect to charge a little bit more. The key is recognizing who is going to purchase your app. A casual gamer is likely going to pass up a high-priced game, but a corporate CEO won’t pass up an ideal business management app if it meets certain requirements.

Give Away App – Charge For Premium:

Charging a download fee isn’t the only way to make money from your apps. Depending on what you have to offer, it might make more sense to give the app away for free and charge for content later on. This is especially true for smaller apps from unproven developers that don’t have the track record of something like Angry Birds. If you’re dead set on charging an upfront cost for your app, you’re going to need to employ proper marketing strategies. Even a $0.99 app can be ignored by users if they don’t know what they’re going to get. Thus, it’s always a good idea to seek out app review websites and customer testimonials to get your brand out to the public eye.

It might also behoove you to start the app at a certain price, and then lower the price as a form of promotion. In fact, some developers have even gone as far as to give their app away for free for a day or two. This is a good way to eliminate consumer risk and still ensure that people are using your app.

Martin Blackman is an Android app developer from Australia. He has created more than 20 apps and offers advice on the Android app market.

People love their dogs – really love them.  So, it is not surprising that there are smartphone apps to help owners learn about dogs and dog ownership.  Additionally, these apps make it easier to do things with your dog, such as training sessions.  Instead of having to find your whistle or your clicker, then figure out what you are doing to teach your dog, you can simply grab your smartphone and go if you have these apps installed. There are several apps available for Android that will help owners keep up with the latest information on training, feeding, and caring for their dogs so they can become more informed about their dog and make good decisions for both of you.

Dogs A-Z (Rare Exception) – A veritable encyclopedia of dog breeds in your hand, this app allows users to access information about hundreds of breeds from their smartphone.  Both common and unusual breeds are included in the database which is a help when visiting a dog show or a shelter looking for the perfect pet.  Users can filter their results which saves a great deal of time when looking for specific information.  Each entry provides a photo of the breed and information about the dog’s size, coat, origins, and alternate names.  With beautiful color photos that show a strong representation of the breed standard, this app is a good learning tool for the dog owner or dog lover.  Kids will also enjoy using this app as the information is presented in an accessible and fun manner.

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Dog Food Recipes (ItaliaMultimedia)– For the owner who loves to pamper their dog or for owners with dogs that have allergies or conditions that require a special diet, this app gives users access to a variety of recipes that will teach you to make your own dog food.  Many people are beginning to see the benefits of feeding a “natural” diet which is food that is based on using real meat and vegetables as the basis for food.  The recipes are easy to follow and contain ingredients that will make your dog happy and healthy.  While there is no portion size mentioned for the recipes, users can experiment with the recipes in order to make more or less as needed.  Dogs with food sensitivities or special food needs will benefit from owners having access to a variety of recipes that would meet those needs.  Volunteers at dog shelters and rescues can also benefit from this app as it would give them more options when feeding their wards.

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Dog Whistler (Mobeezio) – Dog whistles, whistles emitting sounds beyond the human range of hearing, have been used as a training aid for years.  However, many people have trouble keeping track of their whistle, particularly off the training field.  There are times when you are off the training field that you need your whistle but it is impractical to wear it around your neck of have it in your pocket all the time.  Also, whistles get lost, which can be particularly frustrating if you are in the middle of a training exercise.  This app allows dog owners who use a whistle for training purposes to have access to it at all times on their smartphone.   Simply enter the frequency you want to use and the duration in order to tell your dog what you want.  You can use different frequencies and durations for different behaviors – just as you would with a traditional training whistle.  However, the app is more controlled and the whistle will sound the same every time.

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DogFoodInfo (Techworks Technologies) – Every dog eventually gets into something, usually “people” food, which may or may not be healthy for them.  It can happen very quickly and owners usually catch them in the act – after they have already eaten even a small amount of the questionable food.  Dog are scent driven hunters so if they find something that smells appealing, they will very likely eat it.  This app allows owner to quickly access information about many different foods and plants that are both safe and unsafe for dogs to eat.  The entries are full of good, understandable data and information about how a dog will look or act after ingesting a food that is dangerous to them.  The app also gives owners first aid instructions and guidance on what to do until the dog can be taken to the vet for full treatment.

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Dog Training Clicker Time (Growling Software) – Clickers, like whistles, have been used in training for many years.  Dogs that are particularly sensitive to sounds may be more comfortable if their owner uses a clicker for a training aide instead of a dog whistle.  Other animals, such as horses, cats, and some birds, also can be trained to respond to a clicker where they cannot be trained to respond to a dog whistle.  A clicker is just that – a small device that emits a clicking sound that tells the dog what command needs to be followed.  As with whistles, one of the problems people encounter with using a clicker is keeping track of it or having it when you need it off the training field.  This app allows users to have their clicker right on their smartphones so it is never too far out of reach.  While the app seems very simple, in the hands of someone who is training their dog, it is a valuable tool that facilitates communication between owner and dog.

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Dog owners generally are on the lookout for new training and care tips.  When they can get the information and tools they seek in a convenient, easy to access way, they are able use it quicker and in more places than if they had to look it up on a laptop or computer at home.  Apps for dog owners provide information and ways to interact with your dog that will help create a stronger bond betwee dog and owner as well as a happier, healthier pet.

Aaron Mills is a tech writer and blogger. He writes on behalf of leading brands such as protectyourbubble.com, a cell phone insurance provider.

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Show only what you want seen. Hiding pictures and videos with KeepSafe on Android gives you control of who sees what. Your public gallery remains available to your friends, family, and coworkers. Take control of your privacy!

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Touch a blank space between the fruits.
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5 VLightning: blows up fruits vertically.
6 Magic Ball: blows up all the same kind of fruits.
7 Hourglass: increases play time.

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Developer: Timo Games

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