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Before taking a dip check out these five apps for Android and iOS

To get more out of your smartphone you need to try new applications. For this reason, every week SAPO TeK presents suggestions for apps that can be useful for both Android and iOS users.

July 23rd was one of the best opportunities to see comet NEOWISE, which will only pass on Earth 6,800 years from now. As such, SAPO TeK did not miss the opportunity to show the app that works like a planetarium and that has a specific version for the comet, which can still be followed in the sky.

Time to remember an app that uses artificial intelligence to understand if the user is training properly. In the middle of the summer and in the middle of the pandemic, Powermove can serve as a kind of virtual personal trainer.

From entertainment to work, SAPO TeK also highlighted an app that wants to help you manage team work at a distance and another to become a true artist without "getting your hands dirty". One Punch Man: Road to Hero 2.0 is the official game of the new series of Japanese animation sensation and was another of the proposals of the SAPO TeK team.

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Managing team work remotely does not have to be a headache and Taskade can help

Taskade was designed to promote collaboration and to adapt to different work rhythms. Through the application it is possible to share ideas, manage tasks and track all progress made in real time.

It is true that the deconfiguration process has already started, however many companies are still adopting teleworking strategies to maintain the safety of employees. Maintaining communication between team members and managing projects remotely is not always easy, but Taskade promises to help.

The application was designed to promote collaboration, allowing to share ideas, manage tasks and track all progress made in real time. Planning is essential to be able to execute projects on time and through application it is possible to point out all the tasks that need to be carried out and divide them among the employees.

The Taskade's configuration can be structured to adapt to different work rhythms, and can take the form of a list, a task board or a map of objectives to be fulfilled. To help teams align ideas and stay in touch, the app also has a video call feature.

Taskade is available both for Android, in the Play Store, and for iOS, in the App Store. In addition, the application has a version compatible with Windows, MacOS and Linux and with extensions for Google Chome, Firefox and Edge to maintain productivity on all devices.

The application has a free mode where users can open up to 10 projects. The teams that plan to use it for all their projects can still opt for the paid plans, with prices starting from 5 dollars per month.


Is there no way to draw? With the help of this app become a true artist "without getting your hands dirty"

It is called ibis Paint X and has some tools that give a precious help to those who were not born with a vocation for drawing. For those who understand the subject, the application can also be useful.

To draw, and thinking in the traditional way, it is not always possible to take a notebook and a color pallet behind. The ibis Paint X application can make life easier for those who like to give wings to their imagination through art, providing a set of versatile tools that can help an unexpected result.

Starting from an image of your choice or a blank canvas, the ideal time to draw starts as soon as you open the application. Providing a smooth drawing experience, the app allows you to record the entire process on video.

Without a physical canvas, your "hand" has more than 360 brushes with which you can paint, being able to choose which one best suits the type of drawing. The user can also select 46 colors and 64 filters, which allow to give a more artistic touch to your design.

To allow a more professional aspect of the design, the app integrates other features that can be quite useful and make the final result more rigorous. From using rules and smoothing lines, the options are many, and if you want to learn more about drawing, the app provides tips to improve your techniques.

The free app is available for Android and iOS.


Can't find comet NEOWISE in the sky? This app helps

Do not miss the opportunity to see the comet that passes through Earth again in 6,800 years. If you can't find NEOWISE among the stars, you can always use the SkEye app.

The approach of the Earth surprised astronomers and sky watching enthusiasts, who want to take the opportunity to see the comet with the naked eye. The observation possible until the end of the month, but July 23 was one of the most propitious dates, like NEOWISE making the closest passage to our planet, at a distance of about 100 million kilometers.

There is no shortage of indications on how to position yourself for observation, and SAPO TEK has also given the guidance to follow, but if you are afraid of getting lost, between the Moon and the stars, you can use the appSkEye that has a specific version for oNEOWISE , and free.

After setting the location, manually or giving access to the data of the cell phone, just point to the sky and follow the directions to locate the comet, but also other stars.

Check, however, that the compass of the smartphone is well calibrated and that it is in an area of ​​wide visibility and with little light pollution, in order to achieve the best observation.

The app is available for download from the Google Play store and is free.

The stunning images of NEOWISE seen from Earth

ONEOWISE is a comet of retrograde orbital movement, with a possible origin in the Oort cloud, in the confines of the solar system, as explained by the Lisbon Astronomical Observatory (OAL). It is estimated that the diameter of its core is around 5 kilometers. The comet follows an almost parabolic trajectory with a very long period, about 6,800 years.

NEOWISE managed to survive entry into the perimeter, the point of the route that is closest to the Sun, and from June 3, astronauts Bob Behnken, who recently arrived on the SpaceX Crew Dragon International Space Station, and Ivan Vagner were the first to register the unique moment from Space.

But they were not the only ones: in addition to the timelapse created by artist Sen Doran from a collection of images from NASA archives, several ground observers managed to capture the passage of the comet a little throughout the northern hemisphere and even SpaceX was not. indifferent to the phenomenon.

Click on the gallery to see some of the best NEOWISE images

How to follow the passage of NEOWISE?

The OAL explains that, at this moment, NEOWISE has a magnitude of 2.5, making it possible to observe it with the naked eye. The comet is now in the constellation of Ursa Maior and, later, travel to the constellations of the Hairdresser of Berenice, Virgem and Boieiro.

Consult the tables for visibility of NEOWISE from Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada

In Portugal, fans of astronomy will be able to watch it at dusk. According to the OAL, the best time to see it is at 10 pm in the northwest direction and, until the end of the month, the comet will be visible higher and higher in the night sky.


Powermove: Meet the artificial intelligence who wants to be your next personal trainer

The AI ​​that underpins the iOS application uses the iPhone or iPad camera to see if the user is training the right way. To give you an extra motivation, Powermove counts all the repetitions and presents them on the equipment screen.

Exercising at home is a good way to keep your body active and healthy. But when you are not used to the wanderers in the fitness world, it can be difficult to maintain a correct posture or know how many times to repeat the exercises. The artificial intelligence of Powermove wants to become your next personal trainer and has prepared a series of exercises that do not require special equipment.

The AI ​​that underpins the iOS application uses the iPhone or iPad camera to see if the user is training the right way. For example, if you are not flexing your knees correctly while doing squats or your arms while doing pushups, Powermove will warn you and give you directions on what to do.

To give you extra motivation, the application counts all repetitions and displays them on the equipment's screen. You can also synchronize Powermove with your Apple Watch for a more accurate heart rate record.

In the application catalog, find exercises adapted to your needs and objectives: be they lighter or more demanding sessions, such as High Intensity Interval Training (HITT). If you start to become a pro, AI will suggest more advanced exercises. You can also follow all the progress made day after day by consulting the statistics section.

Powermove is compatible with all iPhone launched from 2017 and all iPads that have hit the market since 2018. The application is free and can be found on the App Store.


One Punch Man: Road to Hero 2.0 swaps muscle for gray matter to resolve conflicts

The official game of the new sensation series of Japanese animation promises to keep all the humor and hilarious characters.

Produced for fans of the manga universe, Japanese animation, One Punch Man: Road to Hero 2.0 is a game for smartphones where you can collect heroes known in the series. In this RPG having to save money to buy cards, among rare ones, being able to combine the repeated ones to make the heroes even more powerful.

Instead of an automatic evolution system, it is the players who must manage the experience of their cards, adding the accumulated points individually.

Now the battles work in turns, just touching the enemies to make basic attacks, giving the opportunity to generate a more powerful attack. There are three lines on the battlefield, which allows you to execute combos of attacks, in case the enemies are aligned.

One Punch Man: Road to Hero 2.0 can be played for free on iOS and Android versions.