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Other Recommend me some Android apps!

Discussion in 'Software' started by Neogumbercules, 26 May 2011.

  1. Neogumbercules

    Neogumbercules What's a Dremel?

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    Hi Bit. I'll be getting my first smartphone in a couple of weeks. It's going to be between a Droid Incredible 2 (leaning away from this) and the Droid X2, which seems to fit the price/performance/features equation for me. As the thread suggests, I'm totally new to the "scene" and was wondering if there were any cool apps for me to look for.

    As far as general interests, I'm looking for anything really. I am an open book. If you have a cool app/game you're using, feel free to suggest it. Are there any good NES/SNES/Other emulators to look out for?
     
  2. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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  3. Neogumbercules

    Neogumbercules What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks Faug. Free/Not Free doesn't matter really. Paid apps will come down to the individual app and what it's worth to me, so feel free to suggest paid apps.
     
  4. Coltch

    Coltch Minimodder

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    If you're on a limited data plan I'd recommend 3G Watchdog.

    There are quite a few emulators on the Market (free and paid for), I've got Marvin (ZX Spectrum) and Frodo (C64) running on my HTC, although it's quite strange that Frodo doesn't feel as polished on Android as it did when I was running Symbian UIQ 2.1 - and that was 5/6 years ago!
     
  5. wayne6707

    wayne6707 What's a Dremel?

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    Not sure what you may like or not like but I will put down some I use regularly which are mostly free but do tend to have ad free paid versions:

    amazon kindle: ebook reader
    whatsapp: messenger client over data connection
    handcent sms: sms client
    maildroid: email client
    tunein radio: internet streaming radio

    I have many others but i would think i use these ones more than anything else.
     
  6. Salty Wagyu

    Salty Wagyu moo

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    My app list

    My favourites has to be Sky+ for remote record (not on that list for some reason), Whatsapp for free SMS (uses your internet data instead of your SMS credit) and SwiFTP for sending files to and fro over wi-fi. Oh and the official Twitter client is pretty great and clean too.
     
  7. TheManicGibbon

    TheManicGibbon I have no idea what's going on

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    Launcher Pro - the best homescreen replacement app. The other one is called ADW Launcher but I prefer Launcher Pro. Definitely worth shelling out for the Plus version too if you like it.

    Wireless Tether for Root Users - Some carriers can be a bit iffy about this, but depending on your location it should be fine. You have to be rooted to use it, and it will turn your phone into a wireless hotspot

    Other apps I like and find useful include:
    WinAmp - Media player
    SwiFTP - Turn your phone into an FTP server and access your files on the SD Card across a WiFi network
    Autokiller Memory Optimizer - Helps you have more free RAM and speeds up your phone/responsiveness. For the task killer troll brigade, this is not a task killer, so take the time to understand how it works before deriding it.
     
  8. Neogumbercules

    Neogumbercules What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks a lot for the suggestions everyone. Appreciate it.
     
  9. unknowngamer

    unknowngamer here

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    I'm knocking on for 200 apps an my galaxy S, here is the top list

    Netmonitor > shows data~3g usage
    3d compass
    amazonuk
    androidvnc
    angrybids
    Arcade by congregate
    tilt 3d
    brcode scanner
    cheezeburger
    dropwords
    cubes (free)
    daily comix
    droid shooting
    drums
    electric box 2.5
    f1.com 2011
    fart droid
    flashlight
    glow hockey
    goweather > animated wallpaper
    google sky map
    grave defense
    howcast
    gun bros
    hotquick (hotmail )
    imdb
    magic 8 ball
    metal detector
    memory trainer
    mouse trap
    mytracks
    mz spray
    ndrive
    onn
    pacific wings
    paypal
    paint pro
    pocket auctionsd (ebay app)
    pinball
    plumber
    radio companion
    rocket bunnies
    road message
    schott ginn
    sketch me
    sky+ app
    spectrek
    tangram moment
    tank hero
    space war
    tower raiders
    us army survivasl guide
    video editor
    vlingo
    winamp
    xda developers app
    3ktd
    pes2011
    winds of steel
    fb reader
    turbo fly 3d
    my fitness pal
    glyder 2
    isnipe you.
    satalite\ar
    rac traffic
     
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  10. Neogumbercules

    Neogumbercules What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks a ton unknowngamer. Definitely gonna bookmark this and check some of that stuff out.
     
  11. unknowngamer

    unknowngamer here

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    I couldn't be bother linking all of them, woulda taken an age.

    If you can't find anything, or I've made atypo (about 6 I think) let me know.

    Droid shooter is ace, It's fun to play.
    It's awsome to watch a mate play after 3 pints, it all gets wobbly.

    AR (augmenteed reality) has some awsome potential.

    Games like Tower defense ar

    you draw the map and create a tower defense game with any path it can find, it needs improving, but it has bags of potential.

    Or

    Apps like
     
  12. bulldogjeff

    bulldogjeff The modding head is firmly back on.

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    That sat nav is so damn cool. I may just have to down load it.
     
  13. lm_wfc

    lm_wfc Minimodder

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    Google goggles if you want something that looks pretty cool.
     
  14. mars-bar-man

    mars-bar-man Side bewb.

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    PES2011, iDaft (don't ask, just download it), a decent solitaire game and various others..

    This is on my Android tablet mind..
     
  15. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    Right I'll start with a small list
    Skobbler the best GPS out there for free
    Seek Droid (let them steal my phone I'll track it to their door step and gain remote access of the phone)
    For F1 fans F1timing this is life with the race and practice times I use this for F1 and the GP version whilst at work f......g awesome app
    Documents to go You edit any office file or pdf file
    tapatalk
    Album art grabber
    enhanced mail or mail droid pro
    power amp pro
     
  16. GregTheRotter

    GregTheRotter Minimodder

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    Not one person mentioning Opera mini? I was under the impression it was a great browser? Haven't received my htc yet so I don't have much of a clue tbf.
     
  17. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    Prefer dolphin or firefox beta mate
     
  18. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    Not really. Most people use the stock browser, Dolphin HD, some Miren or Firefox. Opera is pretty much ignored, they bring nothing to the table.
     
  19. Salty Wagyu

    Salty Wagyu moo

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    Only good thing about Opera Mini is the defaulted turbo mode, a lot of incoming data is compressed by Opera's servers. I also got Miren and Dolphin but haven't really browsed a lot on my phone to decide between the two, they're both good :thumb:

    Also, Yongzh has put his popular paid emulator apps up on SlideME after Google yanked it off Android market a few days ago, they're also free to grab for the next 2 weeks as well! https://slideme.org/user/yongzh
     
  20. GregTheRotter

    GregTheRotter Minimodder

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    That's why I like opera , the data goes through their servers so you don't download as much data, or do other apps do that too?
     

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