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This Working Droid Episode 177 Snake Rewind

May 28, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Game released by creator of the original Snake
  • Get new levels by collecting power-ups and collecting fruits
  • Rewind snake to continue level
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows Phone

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Tags podcast, snake, snake rewind, calculator, fruit, powerup, android, ios, windows phone
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This Working Droid Episode 176 Layout by Instagram

May 20, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Official collage app by developers of Instagram
  • View pictures by folders on device (i.e. Gallery, Attachments, Download, etc.)
  • Section for pictures with faces (automatically detected)
  • Recent pictures opened
  • Images saved at 1080x1080
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

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  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
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Tags podcast, layout, instagram, collage, instasize, gallery, attachment, download, image, android, ios
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This Working Droid Episode 171 Amazon Watchlist

April 1, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Save movies and TV seasons to watch later
  • Only requires an Amazon account (pricing will vary by region and for those with Prime account)
  • Filters
    • Prime & all content
    • Movies & TV shows

Contact

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  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
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Tags podcast, amazon, watchlist, instant video, amazon prime, film, movie, tv, show, series, season, android, ios, kindle, kindle fire, goodreads
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This Working Droid Episode 169 Payments via Facebook Messenger

March 18, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Free service to let friends easily send money to each other
  • Start/continue conversation with friend
  • Click on ‘$’ icon, enter amount to send and click ‘Pay’
  • On first payment, enter card info
  • Click on ‘Accept’ to receive money from friend (enter card info if first time receiving funds)
  • Money transferred immediately with delay depending on banking institution
  • Add pin number for extra security
  • Available soon via Android, iOS and desktop
  • Official Post

Contact

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  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Sponsors - Visit http://www.geek-io.net/support to support the network and get some great deals!
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
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Tags podcast, facebook, messenger, facebook messenger, payment, transfer, money, credit card, conversation, fund, bank, pin, security, android, ios, desktop
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This Working Droid Episode 168 HBO Now

March 11, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Full library accessible via website, Apple TV, iPhone and iPad
  • Day and date release of shows with traditional release schedule
  • Exclusive to Apple for 3 months
  • 1 free month if signing up with an Apple device
  • $14.99 / month
  • http://www.hbonow.com/

Contact

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  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
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Sponsors

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  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
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Tags podcast, hbo, hbo now, apple, apple tv, ios, iphone, ipad, game of thrones
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This Working Droid Episode 167 Amazon Prime

February 25, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Free two day shipping on purchases sent via Amazon (no minimum order size)
  • Prime Instant Video - stream movies and TV shows on multiple devices/platforms (i.e. Kindle Fire, smart TVs, Android, iOS)
  • Prime Music - stream/download tracks and albums ad-free and by artist, genre, playlist, etc.
  • Prime Photos - unlimited photo storage in the cloud
  • Kindle Owner’s Lending Library - borrow books from over 500,000 titles
  • Lightning deals - get 30 minutes early access
  • ***Prime Fresh - grocery delivery in select cities, free same day delivery on orders over $35 - included at $299 price plan - http://amazon.com/fresh
  • Amazon Student - 50% off for students
  • Amazon Mom - 20% off diaper subscriptions for mothers
  • Website

Contact

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  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, amazon, amazon prime, netflix, instant video, kindle, kindle fire, library, grocery, mom, diaper, student, photo, cloud storage, android, ios, stream
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This Working Droid Episode 166 Truecaller

February 18, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Database of phone numbers as caller ID for “unknown” numbers
  • Automatically shows caller info if internet connection available
  • Connect to Facebook and Google+ to include contacts
  • Search for numbers for more info
  • Block spammers and hidden numbers
  • Website
  • Apps
    • Android
    • Blackberry
    • iOS
    • Nokia Series 40
    • Symbian
    • Windows Phone 8

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, truecaller, caller id, phone number, sms, blocked call, unknown caller, block, spam, search, android, ios, blackberry, symbian, windows phone, nokia
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This Working Droid Episode 165 Slack

February 9, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Web and app based team collaboration tools
  • Create categories per project
  • Invite team members by project (supports various email domains)
  • Embeddable media - shows link title and thumbnail if available
  • Integrate other sites/apps/services (i.e. IFTTT, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Create private individual or group messages conversations outside of categories
  • Star items for quick access
  • Upload files directly to site
  • Switch between "signed-in" groups
  • Website
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, slack, android, ios, website, collaborate, team, member, integrate, dropbox, ifttt, google drive, email, domain, category, project, embed, media, upload, message
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This Working Droid Episode 164 Odd Bot Out

February 4, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Physics based obstacle course to get robot to the end of each level
  • Adjust environment and guide robot to finish each level
  • Monument Valley meets Thomas Was Alone
  • 10 levels free, 100 levels total with purchase
  • Website
  • Amazon AppStore - Coming Soon
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, odd bot out, robot, physics, graphics, monument valley, thomas was alone, android, ios, kindle fire, appstore
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This Working Droid Episode 161 Crossy Road

January 14, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Frogger meets endless runner
  • Diagonal gameplay
  • Levels move faster as character progresses
  • Earn points to get different level types and characters
  • Levels themed by character type
  • Website
  • Amazon
  • Android
  • iOS

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, crossy road, frogger, endless runner, 3, 3d, diagonal, character, chicken, frog, zombie, level, points, coins, street, river, stream, android, amazon, ios
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This Working Droid Episode 160 Thomas Was Alone

January 8, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Retro, flat platform game
  • Specialized description per level
  • Jump to avoid and combine obstacles to complete level
  • 2 dimensional game (left, right, jump)
  • Old school style mixed with Monument Valley
  • Website
  • Amazon AppStore - $5.39
  • Android - $2.99
  • iOS - $5.99

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, thomas was alone, android, ios, kindle, retro, platform, game, jump, obstacle, 2d, old school, monument valley
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This Working Droid Episode 159 Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

December 23, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Full game made for a mobile touch screen environment
  • Adjust visual settings if needed
  • Build your character's appearance and abilities
  • Level up character to get new traits and abilities
  • Actions and abilities feed to good or bad traits
  • Goodness or badness relates directly to becoming a Jedi or Sith
  • Fewer point cost for light side powers as Jedi and dark side powers as Sith
  • Android - $9.99
  • iOS - $9.99

Contact

  • E-Mail Me
  • Twitter - @pateln01
  • Voicemail - (714)451-6574
  • Online Contact Form
  • Support Geek I/O on Patreon!
  • HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Sponsors

  • TweakedAudio - Use the promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new headphones today!
  • TeeFury - Visit TeeFury for all your t-shirt needs!
  • ThinkGeek - Visit ThinkGeek for all your nerdy and geeky toy and appearal needs!
  • ProXPN - Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their low rates and start browsing the web securely and safely today!
  • Puget Systems - Use Puget Systems to get your custom build computer build today for whatever your needs may be!
Tags podcast, android, ios, star wars, knights of the old republic, kotor, jedi, sith, lightsaber, light, dark, character, trait, ability, force
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This Working Droid Episode 158 iHeartRadio

December 17, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Listen to AM/FM radio stations over the internet
  • Save stations to favorite for quick and easy access
  • Get recommended stations based on time of day (i.e. morning - driving, drinking coffee, etc.)
  • Create custom station by artist, station, etc.
  • Use as alarm
  • Login with Facebook or Google+
  • Apps
    • Android
    • iOS
    • Windows Phone

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

Online Contact Form

Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

[Sponsor - TweakedAudio] Use promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new noise reducing headphones today!

Tags podcast, iheartradio, stream, radio, am, fm, live, station, favorite, category, android, ios, windows phone
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This Working Droid Episode 157 Plague Inc

December 10, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Release and grow different kinds of diseases
  • Unlock different disease types as victory claimed
  • Grow/enhance diseases with stronger abilities, resistances, immunities, etc.
  • Select disease upgrades based on environment
  • Pick starting point based on “best” point of release and maximum growth/impact
  • Coming soon - Christmas update - spread good will and gifts?
  • Android
  • iOS

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

Online Contact Form

Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Tags podcast, game, android, ios, plague, disease, environment, location, country, grow, enhance, upgrade, resistance, doctor, immunity, christmas, gift, cheer
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This Working Droid Episode 156 Listen with Pocket

December 3, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Save articles, websites, etc.
  • Open overflow menu and select Listen
  • Adjust speech settings under ‘Choose Text to Speech Engine’
  • Currently Listening
  • Adjust speed
  • Control playback - pause, skip backwards, skip forward,
  • Change how voice reads article with ‘Written Article Language’
  • Apps
    • Google Play - $Free
    • iOS

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

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Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

[Sponsor - Tweaked Audio] Use promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new noise reducing headphones today!

Tags podcast, android, ios, listen, article, rss, news, pocket, save, offline, website, audio, sync, wifi, text to speech, language, speed
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This Working Droid Episode 155 Monument Valley

November 25, 2014

Episode Guide

  • 3D puzzle game
  • Navigate Ida the lost princess through various levels
  • Each level builds upon prior levels
  • Rotate parts or entire structures to complete level
  • Use and/or avoid birds and totem poll
  • Take screenshot at various point in the game
  • Get the Monument Valley look for your Android homescreen!
  • Official Website
  • Apps - $3.99
    • Android
      • Amazon AppStore
      • Google Play
    • iOS

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

Online Contact Form

Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Get the Monument Valley look on your Android homescreen!

[Sponsor - TweakedAudio] Use promo code 'geek' to get 1/3 off your brand new noise reducing headphones today!

Tags podcast, monument valley, forgotten shores, ida, lost, princess, 3d, geometry, ustwo, android, ios, amazon, kindle, screenshot
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This Working Droid Episode 154 Sleep Better

November 19, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Monitor sleeping habits
  • View hours slept, time dreaming, awake time
  • Account for items like caffeine, workouts, eating late, stress, etc.
  • Set smart alarm to wake up based on sleeping habits and alarm time
  • Use other alarm but start app to track sleep pattern
  • Rate quality of sleep and dreams
  • Keep log of good, bad or indifferent dreams
  • Pro Version - additional stats and adjustable filters
  • Apps
    • Android
    • iOS

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

Online Contact Form

Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Tags podcast, sleep better, android, ios, sleep, bed, dream, stat, caffeine, workout, eat, stress, alarm, log
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This Working Droid Episode 153 Urbanspoon

November 12, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Find places to eat in new surrounding area
  • View popular places to eat in your area
  • Save places to eat as favorite
  • Shake - filter food type, price range and neighborhood to find random place to eat
  • Filter results (i.e. free wifi, live music, etc.
  • Create login or login with Facebook
  • Apps
    • Android
    • iOS
    • Windows Phone

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

Online Contact Form

Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

Tags podcast, urbanspoon, android, ios, windows phone, restaurant, food, eat, find, location, nearby, shake, facebook, login, filter
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This Working Droid Episode 151 Inbox by Google

October 30, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Pin emails - keep items in your inbox for quick access
  • Snooze - hide email from inbox until future time & date
  • Done (otherwise known as Archive) - Set email as done and complete
  • Bundles / Labels
    • Put new emails in existing or custom bundles/labels
    • Set automatic filter to add messages to existing labels and bundles
    • Enable/Disable Notifications by bundle/label
    • Notification shows label or bundle
  • Website
  • Android App
  • iOS App

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

Online Contact Form

Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

[Sponsor - ProXPN] Use promo code 'geek20' to get 20% off their already low rates to surf the web safely and securely!

Tags podcast, inbox, gmail, google, email, notification, pin, snooze, archive, bundle, label, automatic, filter, website, android, ios
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This Working Droid Episode 147 Pocket Casts Web

September 30, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Listen to podcasts in web browser
  • Currently streaming only
  • Add, search and remove podcasts
  • List or grid view for subscribed podcasts
  • Episodes separated by new/unplayed and in progress
  • Syncs podcasts and progress to Android and iOS apps (and vice versa) using same account
  • 7 day free full-feature trial ($9 to remove trial limit)
  • https://play.pocketcasts.com/

Direct Download

E-Mail Me

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Support Geek I/O on Patreon!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

[Sponsor - TweakedAudio] Use promo code 'geek' at check out to get 1/3 off your brand new set of noise reducing headphones!

Tags podcast, pocket casts, shifty jelly, web, browser, sync, android, ios, account, stream, progress, trial, episode, subscribe
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