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.
LastPass Authenticator Simplifies Two-Factor Authentication For LastPass Users
Android / iOS: Two-factor authentication is becoming more and more important in a world filled with high-profile hacks . LastPass is taking this feature seriously with the release of a new 2FA-enabled app to manage all of your accounts.
Dark planet desktop
Reader tatersneggs put together this Rainmeter-based desktop, which is bright enough but doesn’t really use a lot of widgets to get a neat, personalized look. This is how he arranged it.
ProtonMail is the easiest way to send and receive encrypted emails
Internet / Android / iOS: Are you worried about someone intercepting or listening to your email messages? ProtonMail is a free open source email service that protects your privacy and security. It is also very easy to use.
Tip yourself as a virtual savings bank
If you are like most people, you probably grew up with the family savings bank. Everyone puts in their extra change or dollars, and you will save a decent amount of extra money over time. The problem is that many of us hardly use cash. Tip Yourself is a free digital savings bank-like app.
F.lux finally arrives on Android, requires root to work
Android ( root ): F.lux automatically changes the color temperature of your monitor based on the time of day to reduce eye strain. It’s now on Android, but you’ll need root to use it.
Waze adds scheduled drives to estimate travel times and help you determine the best time to check out
iPhone: Waze has updated its iPhone app with a new feature that estimates what traffic will be on any given day at any given time, helping you plan your day accordingly.
Placeboard for iPhone keeps all your favorite locations in one place
iPhone. Keeping track of your favorite places in the city or the places you want to visit is a bit tedious. Sure, you can save your favorites on Google Maps or bookmark them on Yelp, but neither works particularly well. Placeboard is an application designed specifically to help you organize these places.
Overcast adds new voice enhancement settings, redesigned visualizer and special features for patrons
iPhone: Overcast, our favorite podcast manager on iOS , has several new features today, including those blocked for paid access to voluntary donations.
Access important Google Drive files faster on iOS with Launch Center Pro
Google Drive’s iOS suite of apps isn’t that great when it comes to accessing the files you browse frequently. In terms of App Factor, they put together a guide to streamline this process with our favorite Launch Center Pro launcher .
B4UFLY helps plan drone or model aircraft flights in accordance with FAA regulations
Android / iOS: If you’re a drone lover or love flying model airplanes, you’re probably used to staying away from the FAA . The agency has now released B4UFLY to help hobbyists stay out of the way of larger planes.