Color Note makes note taking easy. Get a better note editing experience for notes, emails, messages, to-do lists and more. Featuring a handy sticky note widget and secure password access.
iPhone
Grade level: Middle School, High School, College
Keep track of your homework, classes, projects and tests while interacting with a really cool design. Resembling a typical day-to-day notebook, the sections are separated by colorful page markers.
Class Buddy helps you to manage your course load and semester schedules, it can even help you to calculate your GPA and log your class attendance. You know, just in case.
GDocs is an editor and viewer for all your Google Documents. This handy Android app allows you to create, edit, view, import, export, send and sync documents with your Google Docs account.
BigWords is a handy app that searches textbook price comparisons for students shopping on the go. You can see whether you can get a better deal online or at your college’s campus bookstore. Sweet!
iPhone, Android
Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College
Go ahead, be a word nerd. This free app delivers trusted definitions and synonyms from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com; it also features phonetic and audio pronunciations.
Formulas Lite is an easy to use app, which helps you with the most important formulas in math, physics & chemistry. It also includes a scientific calculator, interesting facts, and a translator.
Number Sense is first in a series of math apps designed to teach kindergarteners basic math principles. Kids will learn how to count, memorize and compare through games like Numberella and Do the Dotty.
Finally, a study tool that works. Create flash cards and multiple-choice tests (featuring randomized answers) for upcoming exams. Cram study tools can also be shared with friends and synced offline.
Smartphones come with a host of useful features right out of the box. You can manage multiple calendars and contacts, set alarms, use the calculator, access the Internet and your email, plus sync with most computers. Smart indeed.
Math Pac/Stat Pac
Android
Grade Level: College
These helpful apps are designed with powerful and specifically targeted functions to assist you with college Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus or Statistics courses. Go mathlete!
iPhone: The zombies are coming! Use different plants and fungi to defend your home from an invading army of ravenous zombies. You’ll have to do battle on the front lawn, backyard, and even the roof.
Android: Text your reflexes in the ultimate speed challenge. Speedx features a stunning 3D accelerometer controlled tunnel experience with tilt control and a global high score board for online competition.
iPhone: Train your senses as you slash your way through a wide array of fruit in this delicious and colorful game. Learn from the wise Sensei and become a true fruit ninja.
iPhone: Participate in extreme sports, without the risk of bodily harm, by playing these two games. Experience real physics skateboarding and addictive Moto X game play.
Android: Aliens have abducted your fellow cows and taken them to space! Chase after the UFO in this wild platformer, using power-ups to help you get to the top and become the hero of the herd.
iPhone, Android: Experience pure gaming bliss with this habit-forming puzzle game that has you shooting to match colored balls in groups of three or more. With increasingly intense action, you won't be able to stop!
iPhone, Android, Palm Pre: Prevent the annihilation of mankind in this epic first person shooter. Play through the beautifully rendered environments in single-player campaign or take on your buddies in multiplayer mode.
Build an Empire - Civilization Revolution and Catan
iPhone: Build an empire in Civilization Revolution by playing as a powerful civilization from history. Or if you prefer to conquer a fictional land, try Catan, the popular board game now on your phone.
iPhone: If you think you have rhythm, put it to the test with this music game inspired by Guitar Hero and DDR. You can also download new tracks and go head-to-head with a friend in Tap Tap’s two player mode.
Android: Get in the pilot seat for World War II’s most famous aerial battles in Asia and the Pacific. Choose from 12 unique aircrafts with different abilities and flying behaviors.
Android: Get ready for an epic battle. Take refuge. Call in support. In Armored Strike you will need all your skills to fight the cunning tank commanders out to destroy you.
iPhone: If you’re looking for a short blast of entertainment, try Doodlejump and Angry Birds. There’s a reason these are two of the most downloaded games: they are fast, fun, and highly addictive.
Android: Maddening physics fun for everyone! Featuring cool graphics, Super Tumble challenges players to remove blocks and get stars safely onto platforms. Suitable for all ages and playing levels.
iPhone, Android: Parallel Kingdoms is a MMORPG that places you in the virtual world on top of your real world location. Claim territory, upgrade weapons, hunt creatures, and complete quests in your own neighbourhood.
Android: Looking for a new twist on the block-sliding puzzle? Move it! is a masterfully handcrafted game that offers over 6 levels of play – from novice to expert. Move to win with this fresh new game!
Today’s smartphones are pretty much tiny computers. Learn how to get more out of yours. Or if you don’t have one, get advice on picking the right phone for you. And by the way, Best Buy has the most smartphones under one roof. We’re just sayin’.
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