(This post was written by Martin Lange, an SIL worker who trains national workers to use and create technology.) I am a tormented man. Every day I wake up with a conflict raging in my soul, and I’m coming to the conclusion that there is no happy ending, no satisfactory reconciliation. Here is the problem. … Read more
Faith Comes By Hearing God is limitless. Access to the Bible should be, too. From free Bible apps and Mp3s to Audio Bible podcasts and Proclaimer devices, the mission of Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) is to provide people everywhere with free access to God’s Word through audio Bibles in every translated language. They record … Read more
This review was written by Jeff Gregory Introduction Video slideshows with 7-10 images, text overlay, and audio narration/accompaniment are fairly easy to put together. It’s a great way to quickly capture attention on social media, highlight an upcoming event, or tell a story. Slideshows can be the ‘hook’ to which people respond and connect deeply … Read more
This review was written by Marty Lange Reading App Builder helps you build customized apps for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. It can make apps containing picture books, health/community development instructions, song books, illustrated stories, and libraries of easy-to-read books. Materials created with Reading App Builder can be displayed to synchronize text with audio … Read more
YouCut review, by Jeff Gregory YouCut will run on any Android version after 4.3. It comes in two versions: YouCut Pro (free) and YouCut Premium ($3.99/year). Premium includes additional fonts, music, effects, filters, and removes the limitation on the number of photos/videos that can be imported at one time. The following review covers the free … Read more
Platform(s): Android Cost: Free, with in-app purchases for upgraded features Download size: 5.58 MB Version Reviewed: 5.62 Developer: NCH Software This review was written by Brad Harrington. Overview Wavepad Free is a mobile audio app designed for recording, editing, and adding effects to audio files. It is very well equipped with adjustments and menu options … Read more
Having reviewed tens of thousands of links and catalogued the most helpful ones from over 400 sites this past year here are the top sites that have provided the greatest number of helpful resources published in 20181. Let us know in the comments if you know of a helpful ministry-related site that provides ongoing new resources on doing digital ministry/outreach that I didn’t include here … Read more
A Guest Review, by Jeff Gregory Vlogit for Android by Wondershare (ver 2.0.1) Requires Android 4.3. Vlogit is available in 2 versions – the basic version does not require an account. The full version requires creating a free online account. The basic version is restricted to one level of output quality (HD – 1280 x … Read more
I’m happy to say that, after a long time of lagging behind the iOS world, Android devices and apps are finally available to enable professional production on this platform. Because most people in the world are using an Android device, it makes sense to think about recommendations to help them, especially non-professional media creators, to … Read more
We reviewed the following Camera Apps, based on various recommendations, tips from others, and general Play Store ratings. Open Camera Camera FV-5 (Lite and Pro versions) Lumio Cam Footej Camera And the ‘stock’ Google Camera that came with the device Others: Bacon Camera, Camera MX, VSCO If you don’t want to read actual reviews, here’s … Read more