For some reason, Nuance refuses to introduce Dragon Naturally Speaking to Android. Most people know about Dragon, and many solo and small firm attorneys swear by its ability to save time typing. However, Android does have one of the best speech to text engines on the planet, and certainly the best engine on any mobile device.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Android for Law Firms
Catch Me on Legal Talk Network
Last week I had the opportunity to join Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson for their most recent episode of The Digital Edge. Sharon and Jim’s show is actually one of the few podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. The episode runs 26 minutes. You can visit the podcast page, or download the episode here. Note,… Continue Reading
Top Five Android Phones I’d Buy Today
Moving to Android is perhaps one of the best decisions you can make to better you law practice. David Chanin is one such attorney who wants to be numbered among the best. David’s looking to switch from BlackBerry to a new smartphone with more power and reliability. David wonders what’s the best option for someone… Continue Reading
Resources for Android-Using Lawyers
This post is a special courtesy to a reader who asks about some resources for using Android tablets in a law practice or for legal research. Naturally, the question presumes that there are other resources for lawyers using Android devices besides this blog. In fact, as Google shows us, there are over 4 million hits for… Continue Reading
Why a Chromebook Might be a Better Option for Your Law Practice than a Tablet
This post is going to the verge of blasphemy, and might just cross the line. For years I’ve been promoting the benefits and graces of Android tablets. Now, today I’m going to suggest that your law practice might be better off with a Chromebook. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not abandoning my love affair with Android… Continue Reading
Android Really Isn’t for Attorneys
Well, it’s time to admit that Android doesn’t work when we’re talking about the legal practice. At least, that’s what this post by Adriana Linares would have you believe. Now, we’ve been down this road before, on several occasions. Someone claims that Android doesn’t work for lawyers, and I combat their thinking. Usually, the argument’s… Continue Reading
ABA Techshow in Review
ABA Techshow 2013 is finished. I’m really wishing that I took advantage of the full conference, even though that would mean cutting out of D.C. early. If I had my mulligan, I might use it. There’s something magical about Techshow, which you can’t glean until you’re there. I’ve always wanted to attend, though actually attending wasn’t a… Continue Reading
Book Review: Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyers
The ABA has a great selection of books for lawyers. Sometimes they’re a bit overpriced, but you can find decent materials on specific topics, especially tech. That’s why, when I saw a promotion for Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyers by Daniel Siegel, I was actually quite saddened. Why? Because that’s what this site is… Continue Reading
How to: Recreate a Scene in a Deposition (Revisited – Episode 2)
This is the final part of a two part series on using Adobe Photoshop Touch and SketchBook Pro for Tablets to recreate scenes during depositions. You can check out the original, inspirational post, and the first follow-up. In this post, I’m focusing on using SketchBook Pro for Tablets ($4.99). I suggest you read Episode 1 to familiarize… Continue Reading
How to: Recreate a Scene in a Deposition (Revisited – Episode 1)
Early on in the publishing of this blog, I highlighted a method for recreating a scene in a deposition, which iPhone J.D. introduced. Since then, Android tablets have improved, and Google Earth is such a significant addition to the app arsenal, you can perform iPhone J.D’s method much more quickly. Additionally, two relatively new apps,… Continue Reading