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Recommended Android apps

Thought it might be time to have a thread on this subject as I couldn't find one.

Anyone got any tips for top Android apps - or rubbish ones for that matter?

The wife's looking for an app which provides alert reminders for things like missed calls and text messages as her phone strangely doesn't appear to have that facility. We're reluctant, however, just to download stuff without knowing if it's any good, or more importantly might cause problems so any recommendations would be very welcome.

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Would help if you told us the phone, on me Galaxy S, SMS Popup has a reminder function.

I also use.

3g watchdog for 2/3g data usage.

Quick Settings, one click control for wifi, 2/3g, bluetooth, brightness, etc.

Advanced Task Killer, improves battery life by killing unused apps, set it to auto kill on the highest setting when the screen closes.

Drocap2, for screenshots.

Droid Wall, firewall.

appsaver, saves all your apps incase you have to stick them back in for any reason.

Save MMS, auto puts the pics etc from a mms on your sd card.

Loads more...

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Sorry should've been clearer. ;)

The wife has an LGGT540 Optimus but whilst we'd like some specific suggestions for that phone. She has a few already but wants something to offer a periodic audio reminder of a missed call or text. It's a feature she's found really useful on her old phones and is missing it terribly. (I'm also keen for her to have it so that she can't keep pretending she didn't realise I'd been trying to get hold of her... :) )

However, hopefully, this thread could be used for all Android phones or is that unrealistic?

I'm sure there are recommended sites for downloading these things so a list of those might help people like us who don't know much about these things and don't want to get caught out downloading things which aren't quite what they seem from sites which aren't safe. Where did you download your apps from?

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Note that some of the apps Wayfair listed are only available for 'rooted' phones.

You'll want to download your apps form the Market - the only official source of android apps. Also have a look at www.appbrain.com for a web gui of market contents.

For your specific issue, have a look at 'Missed Call' by Anno - it might offer the functionality you require.

As for general apps I use too many to start to recommend ones - it really depends on your requirements. The most frequent;y used apps on my phone are:

Twitter
Facebook
NewsRob - Sync with Google Reader
Record IT - Sky+ Remote Record (although Sky now do their own free version)
Subsonic Music Streamer - need to run the Subsonic server software to be of any use
Soccer Livescores - Up to date footy scores

Other useful apps may include:
TripAdvisor
IMDB

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heck, if you really want a nosey, here's a list of everything on my phone at the moment. I am rooted so don't expect to get all of them on yours.

http://www.appbrain.com/user/smcgirr...-the-htc-magic

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TVM - will look into those. :tu:

........and have a peek at what's on your phone later.... ;)

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My Wife uses AppKiller on her G1 and I must admit, it does save battery life :)

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Flashlight app..a life saver

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I have recently got the SE Xperia, changed from the iPhone recently. I'm looking for a couple of good radio apps if anyone knows of any? I haven't been able to stream from the stations websites directly :(

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35083503)

The wife's looking for an app which provides alert reminders for things like missed calls and text messages as her phone strangely doesn't appear to have that facility. We're reluctant, however, just to download stuff without knowing if it's any good, or more importantly might cause problems so any recommendations would be very welcome.

That's the first app I look for. Hardly any phones have it nowadays.

I used Missed Call for Android.

3G Watchdog is a must nowadays.

ChompSMS is very good.

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Originally Posted by punky (Post 35083911)

That's the first app I look for. Hardly any phones have it nowadays.

I used Missed Call for Android.

3G Watchdog is a must nowadays.

ChompSMS is very good.

Thanks matey - will suggest missed call to her. :tu:

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"Angry birds", just got it in beta

Not a diatribe from some repressed females :) , but an addictive game

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If you do any kind of cycling/running: mytracks is free and logs all your data. Distance, average speed, average moving speed and elevation data/max gradients. Works seemlessly with google maps. Maps can be added later if you want to save on your allowance.

Apparently, that tough climb we did today has an 18.5% section in it :shocked:

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Hullomail is good, it replaces your operator's voicemail system and when someone leaves you a messages it stores it but also emails it to you as well.

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Angry Birds...full version out...fantastic game...worth getting and free

I think there is a lesson for life..angry birds should be for free...happy ones cost money

:D

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Heytell.... It is a push-to-talk messenger for Android and iOS. So imagine something like PingChat but sending short audio messages.

Tried it with an iPhone user in the states and worked great.

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35109553)

Angry Birds...full version out...fantastic game...worth getting and free

I think there is a lesson for life..angry birds should be for free...happy ones cost money

:D

cheers pal didn't know that just downloaded it on my desire :D

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Could I make a polite request for more use of layman's terms in the descriptions of these apps so people like me can understand what the hell they actually do? :erm: ;)

:tu:

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Angry Birds..an application to use..wait for it..Angry Birds :D

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35109651)

Angry Birds..an application to use..wait for it..Angry Birds :D

Very funny!!........ ;)

BTW, are we talking avian or human?... :D

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35109659)

Very funny!!........ ;)

BTW, are we talking avian or human?... :D

Avian...a game that uses birds as a weapon..puzzle game...use the birds to destroy various puzzle targets.

Addictive, this official version has 150 levels..i think.

Tip...tap screen just before bird hits target gives you additional special power..each bird has its own special power.

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Originally Posted by Acathla (Post 35083598)

[/COLOR]heck, if you really want a nosey, here's a list of everything on my phone at the moment. I am rooted so don't expect to get all of them on yours.

http://www.appbrain.com/user/smcgirr...-the-htc-magic

Dude - if I were you I would not be showing off my list of apps - a Masturbation Checker?:clap::cleader:

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Originally Posted by aliferste (Post 35116150)

Dude - if I were you I would not be showing off my list of apps - a Masturbation Checker?:clap::cleader:

Huh? Are you sure you had my list up? http://www.appbrain.com/user/smcgirr/
Not something I would have near my phone...

Also note the original link has been dead for a couple of weeks since I got rid of my Magic.
Are you sure you just didnt get redirected to Appbrains 'Top Apps'

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Originally Posted by aliferste (Post 35116150)

Dude - if I were you I would not be showing off my list of apps - a Masturbation Checker?:clap::cleader:

What's even more worrying is the 1000 downloads.

:erm:

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Anyone know a good free piece of software for PC or app to create a ringtone from Mp3.

Id rather one for the PC over app if possible tho.

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ringdroid will make a ringtone from an mp3 on your phone. easy peasy!!!

http://www.appbrain.com/app/ringdroid/com.ringdroid

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Go sms pro is a good text app, you can add folders and store texts which most others dont do.
Handcent is another good text app but cant add folders.
FotMob is good for getting latest football scores from any league.
Handbase is a very good database app.
Pocket Informant is a very good personal organiser, will be perfect when syncing with outlook is installed.

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Some apps that I really like and couldn't do without.

Camera360 It has some fantastic effects.

Plume (Twitter client) I've tried loads of twitter apps for my Gallaxy S but always return to this one.

UK Newspapers Online Fast and free.

Unit Converter Very handy. I used it mainly for converting lbs and kilos into stone.

Apps 2 SD Free up some space on your phones internal memory.

Printershare Excellent mobile printing solution, although I didn't that much for the key!! Also try Cypria the full version's cheaper.

ShootMe (Screen grabber) Just run it then shake your phone whilst on the screen you want to capture.

Tile Takedown I'm addicted to this word (Boggle) type of game, play other addicts all over the world.

Mp3 search & Downloader Sorted!

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A couple I use

3G Watchdog Keep an eye on data usage
Adfree Android for rooted phones removes advertising.

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Is it worth putting any AV S/W on a HTC phone?

Also is there any app or built in S/W on the phone (Desire S) that allows you to keep track of passwords etc.

I've used Keepass on my laptops but would like something in my phone, as I sometimes use my credit card (mainly used for on-line) and cannot remember the PIN, on my SE W910i I had a code memo area that I stored it.

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I also use HTC Sync to back up stuff on the phone but not text messages, is there any S/W I can install on my PC that can store the on the PC?

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35257559)

I've used Keepass on my laptops but would like something in my phone, as I sometimes use my credit card (mainly used for on-line) and cannot remember the PIN, on my SE W910i I had a code memo area that I stored it.

You can get Keepass for android (Called KeepassDroid)

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

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Originally Posted by Product 13 (Post 35254827)

Some good apps there but Shootme is for rooted phones only and if your rooted then Apps 2 SD is not needed

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Zinio on my Xoom.
Did I really used to read magazines in paper format?

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Drag Racing is a great fun and free game I started playing the other day.

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Drag racing. As in Men dressed as women driving and crashing into things like women drivers usually do? :D

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35257559)

my mate using AVG on his.

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Any Apps that can get the texts from thr phone to the PC?

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35258421)

Any Apps that can get the texts from thr phone to the PC?

try my phone explorer.

http://www.fjsoft.at/en/downloads.php

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35258421)

Any Apps that can get the texts from thr phone to the PC?

I use Sms Backup & Restore,

Quote:

Option to add and XSL style sheet to the XML file, so that the file can be opened with a browser for viewing easily. Check the “Related Downloads“. Copy it in the same folder as the Backup XML file and then open the XML file in a browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox.

http://android.riteshsahu.com/apps/sms-backup-restore

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35258027)

Drag Racing is a great fun and free game I started playing the other day.

I've been playing that too...and thrashing the online players...sometimes :)

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Is there anything that can stop services from loading up?

Reason is things like Peep start which is app on HTC Wildfire for Twitter and i really dont need it to start i can load when i want it.

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Originally Posted by Welshchris (Post 35259631)

Is there anything that can stop services from loading up?

Reason is things like Peep start which is app on HTC Wildfire for Twitter and i really dont need it to start i can load when i want it.

Only if you are rooted. Look for 'autostarts' in the market.

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there also seems to be a few problems with latest version of Google street view. When u move pegman around it crashes giving an error saying process com.google.android.street stopped unexpectedly. I looked on net and seems a number of us have the same issue.

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I know you get google navigation with android - but I like copilot more. Anyway - the new one is half price for 7 days.

https://market.android.com/details?i...from_developer

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I've discovered a few useful apps via the weekly App of the week feature on the Register's Hardware section, worth a look :)

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This is my latest app fad, been playing it at work and only managed to beat it once.

https://market.android.com/details?i...akinator&hl=en

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For those with a Sensation or use their phone as a mp3 player, I recommend PowerAMP. Much better than the supplied player and the sound quality is excellent. This should have come supplied with the phone.

You can try the trial for a couple of weeks.

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

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Originally Posted by Wayfair (Post 35287005)

This is my latest app fad, been playing it at work and only managed to beat it once.

https://market.android.com/details?i...akinator&hl=en

Nice :D

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My dad bought an Atchos tablet, and he wants an app to move apps to the SD, would the "phone" one work, or is there a specific one for tablets?

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35376150)

My dad bought an Atchos tablet, and he wants an app to move apps to the SD, would the "phone" one work, or is there a specific one for tablets?

Should work, dont see no reason why it wouldnt.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/app-2-sd....gphone.app2sd

Its free & my wife used this on her Galaxy Europa. It tells you if the app can be moved rather than moving it anyway & breaking the prog.

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Whatsapp is good..for contacting people

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Solar Charger. Brilliant app!! :Sun: :shocking:

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury (Post 35401201)

Solar Charger. Brilliant app!! :Sun: :shocking:

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/g...ndroid-review/
:D

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35401233)

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/g...ndroid-review/
:D

Dammm you mean it's not true??!! :rolleyes: :D

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I dare say you could create an app which claimed to turn mobile phones into solid gold and some fool or other would download it. It does worry me just how little common sense some people seem to have. No wonder the scammers prosper.... :mad:

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Ive got an app that changes traffic lights green for me...

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Wifi Analyzer

Walk around your house to find out how strong your and your neighbour's wireless signal is. Very handy for figuring out where to site your router.

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury (Post 35401201)

Solar Charger. Brilliant app!! :Sun: :shocking:

I was just about to post a link for this.

You have to be a inbred brain dead idiot to think a app could charge you device:rolleyes:.

I love reading the 1 star comments of these numptys who thought it was true.

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Zedge is an amazing app for free wallpapers and ringtones.

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Originally Posted by broadbandking (Post 35401820)

Zedge is an amazing app for free wallpapers and ringtones.

l will second that as it was one of the first apps l downloaded on my phone.

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Been using adfree (adblock for droid) for a while & over time it seems to work less & less. Anywho came across Adaway https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...Zy5hZGF3YXkiXQ..

On the apps that serve ads on my phone that had once been blocked by adfree & then ads came back are now blocked by adaway.

Just find a great news app called "appy geek" great for news on all things geek & best of all it's free!

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Originally Posted by alferret (Post 35428626)

Just find a great news app called "appy geek" great for news on all things geek & best of all it's free!

Yes that is very good been using it months, try 'Google Currents' for normal news too, Dolphin Browser HD is great.

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Probably the most usfull app I have come across in a while.

Gmote http://www.gmote.org/index

Install Gmote on Droid https://play.google.com/store/search?q=gmote
Install Gmote server on your PC/Laptop/Media centre http://www.gmote.org/server
Configure (takes a minute)
Run on your Droid
Take control with remote control, full keyboard/mouse

Allows you to control PC/Laptop/Media centre (fully) & along with the right video player app (MX or VPlayer et-al) stream media to your android device.
Stonkingly good app & well worth a donate!

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My favourites. Colournote great for writing notes. And tune in radio pro, and of course dropbox.

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AirDroid - Highly Recommended! Connects your android phone to your PC via wireless. Transfer files from PC to phone or vis-versa. It also lets you send texts, plus loads more features. No software to install on your computer, just the phone app. See the Video

100 Floors - A great entertaining game. Try and find a way to open the lift door to gain access to the next floor.

Dooors - Room escape game. Just like 100 Floors.

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Temple run - awesome game
Any Angry Birds games

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I have several books (mobi format) and I'd like my handset (galaxy s2) to read them out loud in much the same way as my kindle does.

Any ideas as to an app that can do this?

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There's loads of ebook apps, I use FBReader

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...kuYW5kcm9pZCJd

This supports MOBi ad is free, and very good (I have tried at least 6 other android ebook apps before settling on this one)

It has a TTS plugin too! (Text to speech)

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Like Mario Kart on the Wii? Try Tiki Kart 3D. Needs a bit of oomph from your Android device to run it. It runs great on my Galaxy S2 and Transformer Prime

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The official SkyDrive app from Microsoft has been launched for android, Not had chance to test it yet though.

EDIT

Just tried it and it seems to work great, no need for me to use Dropbox anymore now i have 25GB at my disposal.

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Don't know if this one has been mentioned but it's really rather good :tu:
Swiftkey
.........worth the money, imo.

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I like swype myself but I will have a look. :tu:

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For those of you that may utilise the DAISY format - this app is great. (free too)

http://code.google.com/p/android-daisy-epub-reader/

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Techguy's Apps A - F

Apps that I use, carefully selected over time and what I feel are the pick of the bunch in each area

Here's some of the ones I've got on my android (GingerBread) I'll mark with a (P) for Paid or (F) for Free

Airdroid (F)

If you haven't got it - get it, you're a mug not too,what does it do?
Connects with your PC without having to use usb or weird proprietary software very good.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....sand.airdroid

AndroSensor (F)

The absolute all-in-one diagnostic tool!
AndroSensor is the absolute all-in-one diagnostic tool that lets you know virtually everything about your device's status.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...im.androsensor

Audiogalaxy (F)

Now I use this to stream my mp3's over from my PC to my phone - without having to use storage space on the phone, you may like to work like this, you may not, it's pretty good if you do though .

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...om.audiogalaxy

AutoTrader App (F)

Yes I know you 'could' just go to the web and look it up, but it's handy to have a dedicated app for these things, just like you probably use for things like Argos, Ebay, Amazon etc etc.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...consumersearch

CMarksLite (F)

If you use Google Chrome browser, this handily lets you synch bookmarks so your phone mirrors your PC

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...romemarks.lite

Cloud Print (F)

Cloud print allows you to print files from your phone to your printer.
In order to do this it uses the new Google Cloud Print service you should configure your pc following this guide: http://www.google.com/landing/cloudprint/
NEW: if you have an Cloudprint ready printer (Epson, Kodak etc) or HP E-Print enabled printer you don't need your pc to be on, for other printers your pc needs to be ON.
Now with internal file browser that allows you to print from the app and with support for: pdf,jpg,jpeg,docx,ods,xls,xlsx,ppt,odp,txt,doc,xps

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...slf.cloudprint

Dolphin Browser (F)

Absolutely the best browser out there, just get it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...k.TunnyBrowser

Easy Voice Recorder Pro (P)

Easy Voice Recorder Pro is a simple, fun, and easy to use voice recorder.
Easy Voice Recorder Pro is a simple, fun, and easy to use audio & voice recorder. Use it to record meetings, lectures, and personal notes, without time limits or ads!
This is the professional version. To try before you buy, search for "Easy Voice Recorder", or follow this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...yvoicerecorder

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...cerecorder.pro

Extended Controls (P)

Extended controls is THE MUST HAVE APP for every Android user. It provides a totally customizable widgets, many advanced settings for any widget (more than 30 toggles each).
Extended Controls provides user-friendly graphic interface and a easy configuration manager

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...tendedcontrols

FBReader (F)

FBReader (FBReaderJ) is an e-book reader. Supports epub, rtf, fb2(.zip), mobi, and plain text file formats.
FBReader is fast, highly customizable. Can use external TrueType/OpenType fonts. Includes hyphenation patterns for 16 languages.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ary.ui.android

If there's any interest I can proceed from G -Z

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Originally Posted by jonbxx (Post 35468095)

Like Mario Kart on the Wii? Try Tiki Kart 3D. Needs a bit of oomph from your Android device to run it. It runs great on my Galaxy S2 and Transformer Prime

Just had a play with that and its hard. Its harder than Wii i reckon

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35469555)

Just had a play with that and its hard. Its harder than Wii i reckon

It was a bit difficult at first but I turned the sensitivity down to a minimum and it was much easier!

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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35469528)

Techguy's Apps A - F

If there's any interest I can proceed from G -Z

Please do.

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Originally Posted by tucker61 (Post 35471152)

Please do.

I concur (second it, etc)

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tv catchup from play store has all free to air channels, no buffering, stuttering UK only

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Techguy's Apps G - M

OK I'm deliberately ignoring googles own apps youtube, facebook, twitter etc and focusing on independents as you will either already know about these ones or they'll be pre-installed anyway.

Gentle Alarm (P)

I know android has it's own (basic) alarm app, this one is... better.

An alarm clock shouldn't shell-shock you out of your dreams. That's why I created Gentle Alarm which tries to wake you up during light sleep using an optional pre-alarm.
Alarm clocks can't know if you are in light sleep or deep sleep (those movement based alarm clock don't work) but they can play a very quiet pre-alarm which you will only hear if you are in light sleep. If you are in deep sleep, you will simply sleep through the pre-alarm.
The pre-alarm plays 30min before you really want to get up (you can change that). If the pre-alarm wakes you up, you will be more refreshed than if you had slept until the main alarm because at that time you would have fallen back into deep sleep. Give it a try and I am sure you won't want to miss it anymore.
Of course, the app has all the usual features of a great alarm clock:
It can switch to a night display automatically when docking the phone. It can automatically shorten the snooze time with each time you press snooze. It can automatically create playlists of your favorite artist or genre. And it allows you to change colors, fonts, and backgrounds.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id.gentlealarm

Glympse (F)

Safely share your location in real-time via email, SMS, Facebook, or Twitter.
"Glympse: The Coolest Thing Your Smartphone Can Do"
-FastCompany
Glympse is the easy way to safely share your location in real-time. No sign-up needed. No social network to manage. Just send a Glympse to anyone via email, SMS, Facebook, or Twitter. Your location is only shared for the duration you specify and then stops.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ndroid.glympse

IP Cam Viewer Pro (P)

Remotely view and control your IP Camera, DVR, Network Video Recorder, CCTV or WebCam using this Android app.
2-way audio support on some cameras for use as baby monitor (axis, panasonic, foscam, more) and honeycomb tablet support.
Includes Record Mode which turns any spare Android device into a solid state, battery backed network recorder for your standalone IP cameras. Allows playback, search, and export to video clip.

ALSO GREAT FOR MONITORING MOTORWAY JUNCTIONS USING TRAFFIC CAMS....

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bCamViewerPaid

Instant Heart Rate Pro (P)

Sounds gimmicky but it does work.
Place the tip of your index finger on phone’s camera and in a couple of seconds your Heart Rate will be shown.
A real-time chart will show your every heart beat.
It uses your phones built-in camera to track color changes on the fingertip that are directly linked to your pulse. This is the same technique that medical pulse oximeters use.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...heartrate.full

Kingsoft Office Free (F)

To meet your office needs
All is FREE! Allow you View & Edit Office files Anywhere and Anytime.
Kingsoft Office is the only mobile Office with full-features FREE. Support for running on Android 2.1 and above system. User-friendly & nice UI interface! Users from over 200 countries and regions around the world are using it. The Average Rating of Kingsoft Office is up to 4.6 stars! Whether in a small cell phone screen or on a large screen on the Tablet, Kingsoft Office has a superior performance!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ps.moffice_eng

MX Player Pro (P)

Best Video player out there, plays everything, fantastic, I wouldn't use anything else.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ideoplayer.pro

Movies By Flixster (F)

Movies by Flixster. The #1 app for movie reviews, trailers, and showtimes.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ixster.android

My Backup Pro (P)

If like me, you've had occasion to do a factory reset, it can take a long time to restore your phone to how it was before you reset it, you lose your contacts, your sms logs, apps etc etc, so get this. I can restore my phone now in less than an hour without any hard work, well worth it.
If I had to pick just one 'must have' application - this would be it

The easiest backup for Android
Supporting the most content and the most devices
MyBackup Pro is the easiest backup for Android. Supporting the most content, and the most Android devices.
Backup (with schedule option) to our online secure servers, or SD card, your Applications, Photos, Music, Videos, Contacts, Call log, Browser Bookmarks, SMS (text messages), MMS (message attachments), Calendar, System Settings, Home Screens (including shortcut positions), Alarms, Dictionary, Music Playlists, APNs, and more...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id.MyBackupPro

My Car Check (F)

For free, My Car Check allows you to check the vehicle details (make, model, colour etc.) of any UK registered vehicle by searching using the registration number.
With over 1 million downloads the MyCarCheck app is one of the most popular iPhone utilities and is now available for Android. Over the coming months we'll be upgrading the app to provide everything included on the iPhone version.
Where available, we will provide:
* Make & Model
* Colour
* Engine Size
* Brake Horse Power
* Body Style
* Fuel Type
* Date of Registration
Information is supplied by the DVLA and SMMT

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ycarcheckmulti

Re: Recommended Android apps

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramrod (Post 35468266)

Don't know if this one has been mentioned but it's really rather good :tu:
Swiftkey
.........worth the money, imo.

And it's currently on sale for 69p (I think)

Re: Recommended Android apps

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35471700)

And it's currently on sale for 69p (I think)

Thats half price, not bad :tu:

Re: Recommended Android apps

Dolphin browser beta seems quite good for tablets.

Re: Recommended Android apps

Techguy's Apps N - R

I know I'm pretty much just pasting from the descriptions, but they say it as well as I could, and I do actually use all of these apps, after going through a lengthy process of trial and error in each category just leaving the one that *I* regard as best in class for that particular application.

Network Info II (F)

All the network information you'll need. WiFi/Bluetooth/Cell/IPv6.
2.1+ version of "Network Info"
Shows info about the phone and the current network, Bluetooth, IPv6 and Cell connection.
It also shows your public/external IP & hostname.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....networkInfoIi

NightStand Bold (F)

NightStand BOLD - simple animated bedside clock that launches when placed in the dock (or launch via USB). Features mute button for notifications, touch screen brightness control (right hand screen edge), night light, selectable colors, animations and background styles. The background animates when phone is charging.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ightstand_bold

OI File Manager (F)

OI File Manager allows you to browse your SD card, create directories, rename, copy, move, and delete files. It also acts as an extension to other applications to display "Open" and "Save" dialogs.
This application is ad free and does not require the internet permission.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ts.filemanager

OI Notepad (F)

OI Notepad is a full-featured open source note taking application. With it you can tag, search, and send your notes, in addition to basic functionality such as creating, deleting, and editing notes. Advanced features like encryption, import/export, and voice memos are all available through extensions. All of this functionality is brought together in a simplistic and efficient layout, customizable through a variety of themes.
This application is ad free and does not require the internet permission.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ntents.notepad

OI Safe (F)

OI Safe safely protects all of your passwords and other private data using industry standard AES encryption. It also acts as an extension to OI Notepad to encrypt notes created in OI Notepad.
This application is ad free and does not require the internet permission.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...enintents.safe

Paper Camera (P)

See the world through a novel, original, stylish and captivating lens.
Real time cartoon and painting effects displayed on your camera feed! See the world through a new, original, stylish and captivating lens, have a wonder in your own home and discover how cool is now your world in cartoon!
This is the ultimate collection of cartoon/sketch/comic book/half tone/noir/neon and many other effects painted directly in your camera, no more boring post-effects, it's all real time, you simply won't stop wandering, wherever you are, having a look at things and cartoon-ize them!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ma.papercamera

Quick System Info Pro (P)

Explore your system state better
Quick access of the basic system information for your Android platform, including information for CPU, memory, SD Card, running processes, network states and installed applications.
This is the ad-supported version of Quick System Info, which provides extra features as following:
* Live CPU/MEM Usage Monitor
* Live 2G/3G/Wi-Fi Traffic Monitor
* One-click Application Cache Cleaner
* Application History Cleaner
* Advanced System Properties Viewer
* Enhanced Application Viewer with Tag support
* Enhanced Process Management and Viewer
* Enhanced Network Connection and Traffic Viewer
* Miscellaneous other enhancements.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id.sysinfo.pro

Rail Planner Live (P)

Journey Plans, Train Times, Fares, Platforms, SMS Alerts, Widget, Buy Tickets
Plan your train journey using actual real-time UK train times, platform, delay and cancellation information from this officially approved National Rail Enquiries application.
Find the cheapest fares for your journey in our app, taking the confusion out of ticket prices.
Once you've found your ticket, buy it inside the application, then collect from the station or have it delivered to your home.
Set up SMS alerts to get an instant update on any disruption to your chosen journey.
View live departure and arrival boards from your phone.
Find your nearest stations using GPS, then plan your journey home - we'll even show you where the station is on a map.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...s.android.view

Re: Recommended Android apps

Techguy's Apps S - W

Skyscanner - All Flights! (P)

Need a cheap flight, fast? Compare over 1000 budget and scheduled airlines and more than 1,000,000 routes around the world in seconds with the free Skyscanner Android app; saves money, saves time. Buy air tickets direct from airlines or travel agents and get the best deals. It’s simple, independent and finds the lowest fares with a few quick taps, wherever you want to fly.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...r.android.main

Smart Compass Pro (P)

This compass is a tool to search bearings using the built-in magnetic sensors. It has 4 significant features.
1. Although you may turn the phone into portrait or landscape mode, the heading is fixed.
2. The Camera's view is used for reality.
3. Metal Detector is included to verify the sensors.
4. GPS is supported.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...r.aboy.compass

Sound Meter Pro (P)

Measure the environmental noise and vibration with your phone.
Sound Meter Pro is the 4th set of Smart Tools collection (noise, vibration, seismometer).
SPL(sound pressure level) meter app uses your phone mic to measure noise volume in decibels(db), and shows a reference. We had calibrated many android devices with the actual sound level meter with dB(A).

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...=kr.aboy.sound

SpeedView Pro (P)

An advanced speedometer application that offers lots of useful features.
SpeedView is an advanced speedometer application that uses the phone's built-in GPS system to show your current, maximum and average speed, as well as the direction, total distance, and time traveled. Suitable for running, car driving, biking, or hiking.
• High accuracy
GPS-based speedometer that is more accurate than the one in your car.
• Linear compass
Shows your current direction of travel. A compass mode is also available.
• HUD mode
Mirrors the numbers so you can place your phone on your car's dashboard and see the speed reflected in the front glass. You can check out this video to see how it works: http://youtu.be/rzda7CQ-ZAU
• Speed graph
Displays a graph chart covering the last several minutes.
• Speed warning
You can set the speed limits for three different types of roads so that when you go too fast a visual alert or sound will notify you.
• Display units
Supports units such as miles, kilometers, and nautical miles.
• GPX track export
Enables you to save your current track to the SD card or email it to someone. The GPX format is supported by Google Earth and many other programs: http://www.topografix.com/gpx_resources.asp

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speedview.pro

Speedtest.net (F)

Use Speedtest.net for easy, one-tap connection testing in under 30 seconds—accurate anywhere thanks to our global network.
Millions of users have made Speedtest.net the #1 app for testing internet speeds, and it’s trusted by the professionals like Anandtech, Engadget, and even the BBC and New York Times!
- Discover your Download, Upload, and Ping
- Real-time graphs show connection consistency
- Troubleshoot or Verify the speeds you were promised
- Track past tests with detailed reporting
- Easily share results

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...roid.speedtest

Splashtop Remote Desktop (P)

This is the ONLY remote desktop app that streams the whole PC or Mac screen to your Android smartphone with smooth, high-res video and audio, allowing you to interact with your all applications, games, multimedia content, and files over Wi-Fi and 3G/4G networks. GO EVERYWHERE WITH JUST YOUR ANDROID DEVICE WITHOUT HAVING TO CARRY YOUR COMPUTER!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...lashtop.remote

Stats Donate (P)

If you need to keep an eye on usage for your mobile phone plan Calls/Texts/Data allowances, this is well worth a look. (Free version too)

With Stats you keep track of various usage informations about your Android phone, separated into calls, text messages and data.
* Different counters (day, week, month)
* Automatic warnings when reaching usage limits
* Can disconnect mobile data (APN)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...an.statsdonate

StopWatch & Timer+ (P)

If like me, you have a need for multiple countdown timers/stopwatch timing events, this can't be beaten.

The paid version of the popular Stopwatch & Timer app with additional features:
★ Holo theme for Android 4+ devices
★ Up to 99 hours
★ Multiple timers & alarms
★ Rename timers & Laps
★ Countdown then up
★ Loop countdowns
★ Export times by email
★ Show current lap option
★ 1/100ths
Perfect for every timing situation from sports, work to cooking!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...apps.stopwatch

TVCatchup (F)

Basically, Freeview - on your phone!

Watch free to air TV live on the move, never miss a show again.
TVCatchup enables you to watch FREE live UK TV on the move. Join over 7.3 Million users who enjoy:
✔ Over 50 Channels - Including BBC One, ITV, Channel 4, Five, Dave, CBeebies, 4Music, movies4men and Film4.
✔ Optimised Adaptive Streaming compatible with cellular networks and wifi
✔ Free of Charge
✔ What's on Now and Next
✔ High quality streams
✔ TV Out support (May Require Cable Adaptor)
✔ Share your thoughts with Twitter and Email
☆Look out for even more great new features coming soon
All channels are available to UK residents.
Watch live UK TV on demand, with the convenience of an app. Select from a wide selection of freeview channels including, news, sports, movies, music, shopping, and children's TV.
Use this app to watch TV on the move, on the bus, in a car, in the office, in your house, in your bed, in the kitchen or anywhere else or just use it to watch TV when somebody else is hogging the main screen.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.gzero.tv

Tasker (P)

Extremely powerful and techy phone automation program, it'll basically let you do anything on your phone - IF you're smart enough to figure it out, I do things like, have certain programs auto rotate, flip to mute, disable sound if certain programs are launched etc etc

Automate everything from settings to photos, SMS to speech. ADC2 prize winner.
Total Automation, from settings to SMS. ADC2 finalist!
* Triggers: App, Time, Day, Location, Hard/Soft State, Event, Shortcut, Widget, Timer, Plugins
* Actions: 200+ built-in, plugin support
* Tasks: loops, variables, conditions
* Scenes: design your own screen overlays, dialogs even simple apps

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ndroid.taskerm

TeamViewer for Remote Control (F)

Similar to Splashtop although is free, I have both as they work slightly differently

Remotely control your computer with TeamViewer Free while you are on the road!
Mobile and flexible: remotely access computers from your android device!
Easily support friends and family when they have computer problems - no matter where you are. You can also benefit from gaining access to your private home computer to edit documents or use particular software while you are on the road.
more Features
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- Both spontaneous support for friends & family and access to unattended computers (Windows, Mac, Linux) are possible - also during a telephone call
- Transfer files from your Android mobile device to any computer and vice versa
- Conveniently control remote computers using the multi-touch gestures: left click, right click, drag & drop, scroll wheel, zoom
- Complete keyboard control incl. special keys such as Ctrl, Alt, Windows®
- Meets highest security standards: 256 Bit AES Session Encoding, 1024 Bit RSA Key Exchange
- Effortlessly access computers behind firewalls and proxy servers
- Automatic quality adjustment
- Remotely reboot the computer
- Overview of friends and computers that are online - via the integrated computer list
- Tablet ready
- Is available for Android 1.6 and higher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....market.mobile

TeslaLED Flashlight (F)

Turn your phone into an LED flashlight!
TeslaLED is an LED flashlight app and widget, allowing you to use the camera flash as a flashlight. This thing is bright!
Features of TeslaLED:
* LED Flashlight
* Widgets!
* Strobe and Morse Code
* Screen Light (White, variable brightness)
* Police Screen Light (Flashing Reds and Blues)
* Keep LED on with screen off (May flicker once)
* Widget styles include the look and feel of standard HTC and Motorola.
* Highly configurable
* Notification icon to quickly turn off LED
* WidgetLocker support, activate TeslaLED from a slider on your lock screen

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...lsw.flashlight

TuneIn Radio Pro (P)

Fantastic app, I use this at home a lot for music

Listen to the world.
TuneIn is a new way to listen to music, sports and news from every corner of the earth, with over 70,000 radio stations and 2 million on-demand programs. The Pro version of this service lets you record all of this to your Android phone or tablet.

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
"For music lovers, TuneIn Radio Pro could be the best 99 cents you've ever spent." - USA Today

"Should you purchase TuneIn Radio Pro? Unquestionably, yes." – PCMag

"TuneIn has become a powerhouse in streaming music." – Gigaom

"TuneIn Radio Pro is a must-have app for any radio fan." – AppAdvice
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

With TuneIn Radio Pro, you can:
★ Search for a song, artist or show to find radio stations around the world playing it live
★ Record, pause and rewind any station as you listen *Pro Exclusive!*
★ Tune in to CBS, ESPN, TEDTalks and more!

★ Add stations and songs to your presets
★ Wake up with the alarm clock. Fall asleep with the sleep timer
★ Play your programs in the background while you use other apps

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...diotime.player

UK Bus Times - Catch That Bus (P)

Catch That Bus displays upcoming buses at 370,000 bus stops in mainland Britain.
Catch That Bus tells you when your next bus is due at 370,000 bus stops in England (including London), Scotland & Wales.
View the bus stops at your current location or search by area, street name or postcode. Save favourites for future quick access and add home screen shortcuts for super quick access.
The app shows minutes until the bus is expected where real time information is available, otherwise it displays the scheduled bus time.
Bus times are provided for almost every bus company and bus stop in the country. If you have any questions before or after purchasing, please email me using the "Send email to developer" link below or email catchthatbus@intrications.com.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...c.catchthatbus

UK Newspapers Online (F)

[COLOR="blue"]Bit of a misnomer, it actually provides news from around the world, and other categories too - sport, tech, financials etc[ provides a good solid one stop shop/COLOR]

Save time and have all important online media links from the U.K. in one App. Fast access to the
websites.
Newspapers, Sports, Finance, Economy, Tech
Add new links press the menu button in the particular category and "add link". Click longer on the link for
more options - set link as favourite, edit or delete (Attention! By clicking on “delete” the link will be
immediately deleted without asking!)

Recent Changes:
- add new links/sites; delete/edit links
- set links as favourites
- open links/pages with the standard internet browser
- deactivate categories

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...r.newspapersuk

Unit Converter (P)

A simple, fast and easy to use unit converter now with Currency conversions!
A simple and friendly unit converter with a clean user interface. It includes a favorites list for easy access to commonly used conversions and a Quick List View.
* App2SD for Froyo (and above)!
* No Ads Ever!
* Currency conversions for over 60 countries!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....unitconverter

Vehicle Tax GB Free (F)

Vehicle Tax GB uses the DVLA database to automatically check any GB vehicle Tax status. Also lets you check your vehicles insurance status and report unlicensed (no road tax) vehicles.
*** If you think this app is not working then try entering the same vehicle details on the dvla website. If their website finds your vehicle then please email us with your number plate and manufacturer at nanotecappssupport@nanotecapps.com so we can fix and update the app ASAP, thank you. There are no known problems with this app.
*** V1_1 now works with the new DVLA website.
*** V1_2 Updated for Ice Cream Sandwich.
This version is the Free version of Vehicle Tax GB and has ads. Please purchase the paid version with no ads and get faster updates and new features first. App2SD is supported.
CHECK VEHICLE TAX
Simply enter the Vehicle Registration Number (registration plate) and manufacturer make and it will tell you:
Date of Liability (when your tax runs out)
Date of vehicles first registration
Year of manufacture
Cylinder capacity
CO2 emissions (in g/Km)
Fuel type
Export marker
Vehicle status (license due or not)
Vehicle colour
Vehicle type of approval
6 and 12 months rate (the cost to tax the vehicle for 6 and 12 months)
Displays the Date of Liability and Vehicle status in red if it is not taxed. Displays them in green if it is taxed.
Useful for the following occasions:
Check your vehicle has been taxed and the DVLA have it on their database.
Check when your vehicle tax expires.
See how much 6 or 12 months road tax should cost you.
When buying a second hand car, check the tax disc is valid.
When buying a second hand car, check the registration number belongs to the car.
After a road accident, check the other vehicles road tax status.
Using another vehicle temporarily, check it's taxed before taking it onto the road.
REPORT AN UNLICENSED VEHICLE
Takes you to the relevant web site so you can fill in a form to report an unlicensed vehicle. Please read the details on the web page.
CHECK YOUR VEHICLE INSURANCE
From 20 June 2011, under the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement law it is an offence to be the keeper of an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured.
This App takes you to the relevant askMID web page to check your own vehicle insurance status for FREE. It will say Yes or No at the top of the web page after you enter your vehicles Registration Number.
*** Vehicles in Northern Ireland are not supported ***

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d.cartaxgbfree.

Wallpaper Changer (F I think)

Change your wallpaper with one click or automatically every X minutes!
This app allows you to quickly change your wallpaper with one single click on a widget!
Additionally, you can enable a timer to automatically change your wallpaper on a predefined time.
Images can easily be added to the rotation list by using the Android Gallery app or a file manager like FileExpert.
This app is optimized for battery life & performence, so it might take some seconds to actually change the wallpaper after a click on the widget!
Features:
- easily add images or even folders through the Android gallery & other file managers
- change wallpaper with a timer, on each lockscreen unlock or through a customizable widget
- 3 widgets: change to next wallpaper in rotation list, select the wallpaper you want to see or change the album with one click
- ordered rotation or random wallpaper
- very low memory and battery consumption: doesnt need any background services running and is not implemented live wallpaper
- no ads

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...llpaperChanger

Whiteboard Pro (P)

Simple. Powerful. Easy to use. The best whiteboard app on Android!
*** Now with more colors! ***
And more line widths! And background colors!
Jot down ideas, sketch plans, or just doodle! Draw shapes and erase them just like a real whiteboard. Add detail to your drawing using pan and zoom. The simple toolbar interface is a snap to use and makes drawing quick and easy.
Share your work via email, picture message (MMS), bluetooth, Evernote, Catch, etc. Export you drawings to PNG, JPG, or SVG.
Features include:
• 4 shapes (freehand, line, rectangle, circle)
• 16 colors (both shapes and background)
• 8 line widths
• pan and zoom
• save, open, and delete files
• infinite undo
• share and export
• install on SD card

Designed for Android Tablets, but works equally well on Smart Phones.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...are.whiteboard

Re: Recommended Android apps

Techguy's Apps W - Z

WiFi Status Bar Switch (F)

I got this because my SUPERHUB IS SO CRAP IT LOSES WI-FI A LOT
It adds a on/off for your Wi-Fi in your notification area so you don't need to go back to your home screen to turn it back on and potentially lose the work you were doing if you're low on memory/running a lot of apps (like me), it's a convenience thing. It's also got a really small memory footprint, unlike the other notification area status bar switches

WiFi Status Bar Switch toggles WiFi on/off.
The switch is placed in the status bar for easy access from other applications. You can also use it as a widget-like shortcut on your home screen.
When connected, the network's SSID is displayed after the title in the notification and if WiFi is on but not connected to a network, an icon is shown in the status bar.
ICS users: There is currently no way for me to sort the status bar icons like on previous Android versions. That means that there will sometimes be a blank icon in the status bar before other notifications

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...w.statusswitch

Wifi Analyzer (F)

Amazing app, really handy to have if you use Wi-Fi at all

Turns your android phone into a Wi-Fi analyzer!!
Shows the Wi-Fi channels around you. Helps you to find a less crowded channel for your wireless router.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....wifi.analyzer

ZDbox (All-In-One toolbox) (F)

ZDbox can save your battery and boost your android running speed!
ZDbox is an amazing all-in-one toolbox.It can save your battery and boost your android running speed! Five stars in xda forum.
ZDbox is an amazing and free all-in-one toolbox. It holds a collection of useful tools and has a nice and easy to use interface. With ZDbox you’re getting your mobile/cell phone under control, do easily some optimization and customize it to your needs. An essential tool which you will love!
★ Widgets: Keep screen always on, kill all tasks, WiFi on/off, airplane mode on/off, brightness adjustment, sound settings, rotate screen on/off, bluetooth on/off, start/stop sync, switch between 2G/3G/4G, app lock on/off, GPS on/off, APN on/off (mobile access point), flashlight on/off
Battery: Monitoring and showing lots of information about remaining battery time, temperature, health, time since last boot, necessary time until full charge and so on
★ one tap power saver ：click battery saving button to turn Battery saving mode on/off. Turn off Battery saving mode to resume the previous mobile status before battery saving.
★ Traffic counter: Monthly/daily mobile data usage overview, shows remaining data traffic, detailed data usage information for each app.
★ Do not disturb: Just set days and the time when you need your privacy and you won’t be disturbed by your phone. Set phone to silent, vibration or airplane mode.
★ App lock: Protect apps with a password or pattern, for exmaple your contacts, Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp,Gmail and so on
★ Task killer: Kill all apps at once, define protected apps which won’t be killed, set auto kill when screen gets locked, mark single or multiple apps to kill
★ history eraser：clean your（Browser history,market search history,Google Map search history,Gmail search history,Clipboard）
★ Notification bar: One tap on the bar shows remaining battery time, running apps, how much data traffic is left and if app lock is active or not. A tap on these informations starts ZDbox.
★ Uninstaller: Shows used/available internal and SD card memory. Apps can be easily uninstalled. Single or multiple (batch) uninstall possible.
★ App to SD: Move apps to your SD card. Single or multiple (batch) move possible. Only for Android 2.2 and 2.3.
★Cache Cleaner:With Cache Cleaner you can clean your cache of phone.protect your secret without a trace.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ndroid.toolbox

And there we are, a selection of my most useful apps, maybe you'll find them handy too. I've not included games although I do have some installed. Some to consider are: Temple Run (F) Plants Vs Zombies (P), Box Face Stacker (F), Osmos HD (P), Reflexions (P), and Speedx 3D (F)

Re: Recommended Android apps

Apps books and movies on sale due to 25 billion apps being downloaded. Some bargains available.

http://m.hotukdeals.com/deals/google...e-days-1320978

Re: Recommended Android apps

the new youtube app is ok. still no clickable video linkage though

Re: Recommended Android apps

Anyone seen any good apps in the black Friday sale?

Re: Recommended Android apps

Techguyone

Thanks. Some good looking apps. I will have a look later.
I have a Google/Asus Nexus and if you have a Logitech Touch HiFi system or Logitech Radios, then the Squeezebox app is superb.
Sad maybe, but I can control all of the above in my house from the Nexus over WiFi.
I am a big radio listener and station flicker and I can select stations to listen to on my kitchen radio on a single button press.
My Nexus was worth every penny just for this.

Re: Recommended Android apps

Adobe Photoshop Touch has been updated and now officially supports 7" tablets.

Re: Recommended Android apps

BBC I player app has just received a update.
Think before you update as it gets rid of the favourites function.

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Facebook have finally released a native app for Android to replace the old HTML5-based one. The new one is like greased lightning compared to the old one.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35511757)

Facebook have finally released a native app for Android to replace the old HTML5-based one. The new one is like greased lightning compared to the old one.

Been holding off putting Facebook on my phone in case it tries to link up anyone and everyone from everywhere. Was bad enough the google account trying to add everyone I had ever emailed lol.

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Here are some I use:

For file management:
ES File explorer: Use this most of the time for getting files from the PC/Laptop share or from my dropbox folder online, or just managing folders on the phone.
AirDroid: Use this if im sitting at the PC as it works through your browser but also lets you control your whole phone, send sms messages, organise contacts, edit ringtones etc.

Browser:
Using Maxthon Browser which is based on Opera. Also like Boat Browser

Cloud Storage:
Dropbox: Used this on my old phone as a way to move files between pc and phone but don't use it much now. Got a 50GB storage upgrade due to the Samsung phone so might use it more. You can share some of the files uploaded with others, while keeping others private. It will stream videos you upload, to your mobile.

Open to suggestions of better alternatives for cloud storage.

Messaging:
WhatsApp: I have an unlimited data plan and almost the same with texts and calls but get charged for picture/video messages. So I use this to send instant messages, pictures and videos etc for free to friends that also use it, as it just uses data.

HDR Camera+: Good for taking landscape pictures

0800 Wizard: UK mobile companies charge you to call freephone numbers, this app gives you a local number which are included on inclusive tariffs and routes the call onward.

Fing network tools: Finds all devices on your network and gives you info about them, option to ping them, wake on lan, port/service scan them etc.

Awesome On Off - Smart Screen: This wakes/unlocks your screen when you pick it up. I use it when im at home simple to save a button press. Can be set to wake at a certain angle, which is what I use, or by proximity sensor. Not too bad on the battery but I do turn it off when I leave the house.

Im looking for a decent app that changes the lock screen security when im out, so adds the PIN or pattern option for example. When I get home, want it to revert back to simple unlock. Looks like some apps work on GPS and some on home wireless connection. Seen a few apps in the market but wanted a recommendation with pro's/cons from someone who has actually used something like this. I did look at Tasker but the S3 has so many things built in that it seems overboard to use Tasker just for this.

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