This Week's Top Downloads

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.

Memory Map Shows You What's Taking up Space in Android

Android: No matter how much space you have on your phone or tablet, you'll eventually fill it up. If you're running low on space, Memory Map will show you what's using up the all that storage.

Google Calendar for Android Adds a 7-Day View, Pinch to Zoom, and More

Ask and ye shall receive, Google says. Based on feedback from users, Google Calendar now has several improvements, including a new 7-day week view, Google Drive files integration, and more.

XiveTV Streams Tons of Documentaries for Free to Your TV or Smartphone

Reality TV and dramas get tiresome. Sometimes you want a little something smarter to watch, and that's where XiveTV comes in. The service offers thousands of hours of documentary programming on topics from history and culture to space science and medicine. And yes, nature docs and wildlife adventures are in there too.

Interval Clock Guides You Through Your Interval Training Routine

Android/iOS: We've talked about the benefits of interval training on a stationary bike before, and while there are a ton of apps to help, Interval Clock is a customizable training app that will get you started quickly, help you find an effective workout, and still leave you free to switch things up as you choose.

Better Window Manager for OS X Saves Window States However You Want

Mac: We've seen a lot of apps that mimic Windows' snapping feature where open windows are automatically opened in different positions, but Better Window Manager manages to combine a lot of features into a small package. It allows you to save window states, manage shortcuts, and more.

Forge Is a Sketch App for iPad Focused On Brainstorming Ideas

iPad: The iPad's a great tool for sketching out ideas on the go, and Forge is an app that makes that process a little easier by working less like a drawing app and more like a brainstorming tool.

Thermos Controls Your Nest From OS X's Notification Center

Mac: If you have a smart thermostat like the Nest, you can control it from your smartphone with an app or your voice. If you're on a Mac desktop, you've got another option: the notification center with an app called Thermos.

YouTube Kids Provides Kid-Friendly Content and Easy Parental Controls

If you have kids and they love to watch YouTube on your phone or tablet, Google's new app YouTube Kids makes it easy for them to watch parent-controlled, kids-only content.

SMSmart Simulates Useful Apps Using SMS When You Have No Data

Mobile data is nearly ubiquitous, but there are still times when you find yourself outside the coverage area. SMSmart can do basic searches, get directions, search Wikipedia, and more all using SMS.

AutoWear Brings Tasker's Customized Voice Commands to Android Wear

Android: With Tasker, you can create a custom Google Now command for just about anything. Android Wear allows you to trigger regular Google Now commands from your wrist, and now Auto Wear allows you to do the same with those custom voice commands.

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