Top Downloads This Week
Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week.
Franz Krams: 14 messaging services in one app
Windows / Mac / Linux: If you use many different messaging apps to keep in touch with people, like Slack for work, Facebook Messenger for friends, WhatsApp for people from abroad, and Steam for your game friends, you know how difficult it is. it is to keep track of it all. Franz puts them all in one app.
Opera Introduces Free VPN Built Right Into Your Web Browser
Windows / Mac / Linux: Opera users just got a free unlimited VPN that you can use to encrypt data or bypass location-based content restrictions . It is currently in the developer version of Opera, but turning it on is as easy as flipping a switch.
Mirror color desktop with dual monitors
We don’t highlight dual-display desktops as often as we would like, so when orbmeiser introduced this dual-monitor setup I took notice. It runs Netrunner Linux on two displays, and this is what it used to set it up.
Handover Xposed module easily opens everything on your phone from PC or Mac
Windows / Mac / Android ( root ): Apps like Pushbullet let you move things like links and text from one device to another , but they always require action on the source device first. The Xposed module lets you do the same without touching your phone.
Google Keep gets a new clip extension, shortcuts, and more
Google’s Notepad to sync , Keep, has added some useful features today: a Chrome extension that lets you quickly send a link or highlighted text to a new note, share to Keep on Android, and hashtag tags for linking notes together.
Teamviewer for Android adds Wake-on-LAN, SD card support and more
The Teamviewer Android Remote Contol app now lets you wake up a sleeping computer, which is an essential feature for connecting to a remote computer.
Background Music for Mac automatically pauses music when audio is played elsewhere
Mac: If you use software like iTunes, Spotify, or VOX to listen to music on your Mac, then Background Music is a handy little utility that pauses music playback when you play sound in another program (like Chrome), while then auto-renew when done.
Rest of the day: Android app Giphy can now share GIFs anywhere
You know I love my GIFs. Emoji cannot convey the longing of an unemployed Don Draper who eats crackers alone and watches TV . Just like me! And now the Android app Giphy does it all!
Facebook messenger now has group calls
Android / iPhone: Starting today, you can start group VoIP calls directly from the Facebook Messenger app, which pairs nicely with the regular free voice calls already available in the app .
LinkedIn Students Help Prospective Graduates Prepare for the Job Market
iOS / Android: Navigating the job market can be intimidating for recent graduates, so it doesn’t hurt to get a head start. LinkedIn recently released a new app to help students prepare for life after graduation with personalized guidance and job tips.
Kahoots makes sure you never forget to connect with a new contact
iOS: Many apps organize your contacts, and many even scan business cards for you and add them to your contacts. Kahoots does both, but adds a cool twist: It also lets you choose when to receive a reminder to get in touch with your new friend or business contact, right after you scan and add their business card.
Movie Hop plans to watch multiple films for you in one day
Android: Summer movie season is approaching. If you want to watch multiple films, The Movie Hop can help you schedule a day to watch them, even if not all of them are available in the same theater.
Aurora finds interesting new podcasts for you
iOS: There are hundreds of great podcasts out there, so picking the best one is difficult. This is where the new Aurora app comes to the rescue, dedicated to the best and most interesting podcasts. Each proposal is curated by real people who listened to the shows in question before recommending them.