How I work – 16 – ATM Locator

This one is extremely useful when one is in a new place and would like to withdraw cash.

This application can be used to locate nearest ATM centers of all available banks in India.
It works without using GPS. You can get a list of Public ATM centers available within 1000 meters in a sorted order from nearest to farthest. You also have an option to get a quick map view which is integrated in the application.

You can also get address, phone number (if available) of the nearest ATM center. Keeping in mind Indian customers optimized in such a way that it works great even in 2G internet connection.

Very good for emergencies and late nights !

How I work – 11 – Financial Calculators

For phone and tablet, this application includes Currency Converter, Loan, Loan Comparison and Refinance Calculator, Compound Interest Calculator, Credit Card Pay Off Calculator, Regular Calculator, Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator, IRR NPV Calculator and Percentage Calculator. It is like an all-in-one for Calculators.
It also allows you to edit and prioritize the list of calculators for easy access.
So forget the complex, old-fashioned Calculators – you have a winner here for all types of Financial Calculations. Available free on the Google Play Store.

How I work – 12 – Sirens & Horns

This one is just for making noise ! It has a variety of Sirens and Horns which you can play at will, for fun, entertainment or just to irritate a friend !
What you will find here are ambulance sirens, police sirens, different types of bugles, Air Raid, Air Horns, etc. etc. Each of them is an actual, high quality, loud sound which is fully realistic. The sounds are updated often for your hearing pleasure, with new ones being added periodically.
If you press and hold a particular link, you can set a unique horn/siren ringtone to a contact, set it as the default ringtone or create a unique sound for notification or an alarm.
Have some fun and let nobody accuse you of being the silent type !

How I work – 13 – Fast Burst Camera

Many costly phones have this feature – in a single click, you take many shots (as many as 30 per second) and then select the best one – maybe where the smile is best or the eyes are not closed.
This simple app, allows you to do just that. It takes upto 30 shots per second. Just hold the shoot button for continuous burst. There is no lag. The full, paid version also supports flash, focus and zoom.
The app is great for sports shots, pictures of kids or pets or even analyse your cricketing action, frame by frame !
It is a must-have for those who want great photos with no second-chances

How I work – 10 – Magnifier

Download the Magnifier app for free on your phone. And what does it do ? It just magnifies !  This simple app uses the in-built camera of your phone to magnify the material to which you point and displays it on your screen  – pretty cool for older people and also reading the fine print for the not-so-old !  You can adjust the zoom with the help of the on-screen slider or with the Volume Control buttons on your phone. It also has a built-in sensor, which senses low light – if you are trying to read something in poor light, it will also activate the flash of your phone, so you can read it like normal.

How I work – 8 – Simple Unit Converter

Many times, one needs to make simple unit conversions without wading through a complex calculator. The Simple Unit Converter does just that ! Once you download and run the app, you are presented with a simple screen with the following options : Length, Volume, Weight, Temperature, Speed and Others. Just tap on any one, based on your need and choose the units to and from. Voila ! You get the conversions instantly. A must have for those who have children abroad, who quote the temperatures in Fahrenheit and go crazy trying to figure them in Centigrades !

How I work – 9 – Amazon Kindle

Everyone has heard of the Amazon Kindle – a book reader which costs about Rs. 17,500 on which you can read a zillion books by downloading them, some free and some paid for. Your smartphone can double up as a Kindle Book Reader. Just download the app and you are ready to use your Smartphone as a book reader ! Apart from reading a variety of books, you can bookmark the pages, increase / decrease the fonts, highlight portions of text and add your personalised notes to any section ! Further, if you want to know the meaning of a word, you can look up the dictionary right there. You can Search for words or phrases within the book, in Wikipedia or on the Web, right from your reading page.
As I said earlier, the books can be free or paid for. So how does one reach out for free books available on Kindle ? Head straight to http://www.hundredzeros.com and you will get a list of hundreds of books at zero price ! So go ahead – HAPPY READING FOR FREE !

How I work – 7 – EMF Hazards Detector


These days, one is exposed to so much radiation – the TV, Speakers, Cellphone towers, your Microwave Oven and even your cordless telephone emits radiation. Most of it is safe. But what if it is not ?
You can buy a Gauss meter to measure the accurate value. However, your smart phone can also be converted as a simple Gauss meter. Use your Android Smartphone to detect such hazards emanating from ElectroMagnetic Fields (EMF) with the EMF Hazards Detector.
This application will sound the alarm once an abnormal EMF field is detected. The screen color will also turn from healthy green to danger red. So scan your home and office now and find your level of exposure. Proceed to Google Play and download this light and simple to use app.


How I work – 6 – WhatsApp


If you are a smartphone user for a minimum of 6 months, you would certainly have been hooked on to WhatsApp. WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. It is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other! Because WhatsApp Messenger uses the same internet data plan that you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends.
In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.
So, what are you waiting for ? Just proceed to www.WhatsApp.com and enter the world of cost-free, multi-media, group messaging right away ! Or simply download the App from the respective App Store.

How I work – 5 – Conjure

How I work – 5 – Conjure

Conjure is the fastest, smartest launcher for Android. Use it to open apps, make calls, toggle wifi, adjust volume, and much more. Search results are prioritized according to use so your favorite apps and contacts are always a keystroke away. Start typing and watch the magic happen.

I have more than 100 apps on my phone and it is quite a bother to find the right one, especially when you are in a hurry. Just start conjure and find your apps by name. It’s that simple. You can find contacts by name or number. Call, view, or sms contacts in one touch. You can even adjust Android’s volume or toggle wifi, bluetooth, airplane mode, silent mode, and vibrate mode.


If you want to type less and search with ease on your Android smartphone to reach your goals faster, try Conjure and write to me and share your experiences.