Download Google Maps For Android Offline Use


Updated 07/09/11 7:20 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Download Google Maps

The latest Google Maps update for Android smartphones is set to be our Summer traveling savior. Google Maps can now be downloaded for offline viewing, perfect for those times when a phone loses a data signal or while abroad and without a foreign data plan. While you still have a WiFi connection, look up the Google Places page of your desired location (Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower, etc.), Read more

Google Mobile App Gets Push Notifications, Search Upgrades


Updated 08/24/10 5:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Google Mobile Upgrades

Even if you've synced up your iPhone with GoogleSync and receive push emails to your handset, this new feature from Google Mobile will come in handy for those emails and calendar events you just don't want to miss. Your Google Mobile App now provides push notifications to your iPhone, alerting you when you've received a new email in Gmail, or have an upcoming Google Calendar appointment. The Read more

Daily Tech: iPhone OS 3.0 Available Today


Updated 06/17/09 7:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Daily Tech: iPhone OS 3.0 Available Today

It's time to get those iPod Touchs and iPhones updated with the new OS 3.0 update! — The Boy Genius Report Apple has put a temporary hold on iPhone 3G S shipments. — Gizmodo TweetDeck for the iPhone has officially launched. — Mashable There's a new Google Mobile App available for the BlackBerry. — RIMarkable The Pack Windbreaker boasts 17 pockets for all your gadgets and trinkets.— Read more

5 Ways to Live Stream a Wedding


Updated 04/30/12 7:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Live Stream a Wedding or Event Online

When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more

Daily Tech: The Folks at Work on Your Phone


Updated 04/06/12 11:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Top Tech News on GeekSugar For April 6, 2012

The people inside your iPhones — BuzzFeed FWD Pinterest is now the third most popular social network — Geekosystem The 5 stupidest technology questions ever Googled — Cracked Get retro with Donny and Marie's Star Wars parody — GeekTyrant Insane spark art should be everywhere — Dvice Even luddites come around to technology — Newser Draw Something outranks the most addictive Read more

The Top 5 Fashion Apps You Should Download Now


Updated 03/02/12 7:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Top Fashion Apps For iPads and iPhones

ShopStyle Mobile: We like to think of ShopStyle as our Google search engine for all things related to shopping, and it's not just because ShopStyle is a sister site in the Sugar Network! If you've ever wondered where we find all of those amazing shopping products for you, here it is. Not only does ShopStyle mobile cull clothing, shoes, and accessories from over 500 ecommerce sites — ranging Read more

Lighten Your Cellphone Bill by Texting For Free


Updated 02/06/12 11:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Text For Free

People love the word "free," and cell phone addicts especially love the word "text." However, mobile phone services love to raise data service prices, and if you aren't careful about sticking to your service plan, you can find yourself outraged by the additional charges. Luckily, several companies have created ways to bypass the whole pay-for-texting situation. Here are six messaging services you Read more

Acer Rolls Out Its Own Cloud Storage and Transfer Service: AcerCloud


Updated 01/08/12 4:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

AcerCloud Details

Cloud storage comes in handy when you want to access photos, video, and documents away from home. While there are lots of options when it comes to storing your goods in the cloud, Acer is planning to take on the iClouds and Google Docs of the world with its new cloud storage platform called AcerCloud. Providing a secure and personal connection, AcerCloud connects all of your devices — from Read more

Lose Weight and Get Fit With Your Phone


Updated 01/19/12 8:19 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Weight Loss and Fitness Apps

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. A sleeker, stronger body could be just a tweet or a Facebook post away By Jamie Beckman One of the best tools for peeling off pounds is already in your bag: It's your smartphone or iPad. In fact, all that texting, tweeting, and posting — the average woman spends more than 80 minutes a day on her phone, Read more

4 Free Alternatives to Siri


Updated 12/29/11 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alternatives to Siri For iPhone 3GS and 4

Didn't get an iPhone 4S this holiday? Don't worry — there are other voice-recognition apps on the market that can stand up to Siri's voice-controlled awesomeness on your devices. In fact, a few of these apps are available for Android and BlackBerry users as well. Check out some download-worthy and free Siri alternatives below. Vlingo — Vlingo doesn't just take voice commands to make calls, Read more