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Jayvis · 04-18-2011, 09:49 PM

What are some must haves?

Looking for a new internet broswer and that battery saver thingy... I'm a new Android user and it doesn't even compare to my Iphone but I'm going to try && make it work anyways (just renewed my ATT contract) so spam away!

dodger21 · 04-18-2011, 09:51 PM

i just ordered a XOOM. i hope this pays off

CYF · 04-18-2011, 09:54 PM

connectbot
ip cam viewer
AndExplorer
DNS Lookup
Netflix (not generally released yet but you can find it if you search ;)
Pandora
SpeedTest

over38 · 04-19-2011, 07:06 AM

Opera Mobile for browser

candyflip · 04-19-2011, 07:30 AM

I use the Stock browser and Firefox.

Dropbox
Titanum Media Sync - autosyncing your Dropbox folder
Juice Defender (with UltimateJuice addon - this is THE battery saving app)
Plex App - stream your media from your desktop with Plex Media Server
Grooveshark
Chrome to Phone
Trillian
QuickBoot
TweetDeck
Angry Birds - my 2 year old is an addict
MLB At Bat '11
Google Voice
Tasker - automate your smartphone
DoubleTwist w/ AirSync - sync your media files (incl. iTunes playlists) via Wifi
Sirius XM

fatfoo · 04-19-2011, 08:23 AM

The androids are here. The list of apps is impressive so far. Trillian is useful, because it combines many instant messaging programs together.

djroof · 04-19-2011, 08:26 AM

Android simply rocks!!!!

prezzz · 04-19-2011, 08:38 AM

Some of the most useful for me:
K-9 Mail for the default email replacement
WiFi Manager
ASTRO for file management
all kinds of translate/dictionary apps
WinAmp
Advanced Task Killer
Games: Angry Birds, Air Control, Fruit Ninja, City Jump, Robo Defense, Slice It

Wizzo · 04-19-2011, 08:39 AM

Yelp and Google Sky Maps are both very cool!

Miz_Wright · 04-19-2011, 11:40 AM

I use:

Handcent as my texting client
Dolphin Browser (with Desktop toggles)
Meebo for IM
Gesture Search
Googles
Barcode Scanner
Google Reader
KeyRing
Astro File Manager
Tasker (seriously, just buy it - it's worth it)
HootSuite

And LauncherPro.

Jayvis · 04-19-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miz_Wright

I use:

Handcent as my texting client
Dolphin Browser (with Desktop toggles)
Meebo for IM
Gesture Search
Googles
Barcode Scanner
Google Reader
KeyRing
Astro File Manager
Tasker (seriously, just buy it - it's worth it)
HootSuite

And LauncherPro.

Wow thank you, Handcent is amazing. Got that last night. Slowly starting to like this thing...

Jayvis · 04-19-2011, 01:21 PM

Also, dumb question but how do I sync all of my FB contacts into this phone?

CaptainWolfy · 04-19-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvis

Also, dumb question but how do I sync all of my FB contacts into this phone?

log into fb acc using their app and it should do automatically at least that worked with mine desire hd

Chosen · 04-19-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by over38

Opera Mobile for browser

What he said

candyflip · 04-19-2011, 01:56 PM

You have to sync your phone to your FB account. You can do so in the settings, under "Accounts and Sync".

CaptainWolfy · 04-19-2011, 01:56 PM

btw must have are:
GoSmSPro - best sms app ever
Opera Mini
Skype
Slick - icq,msn,fb, etc all in one chat system
Android System info - very cool app for all sorts of things
Advanced Task Killer - Usefull
Shoosh - Silence for some period of time
Astro - Explorer
K-9 Mail
Twitter
Wifi Analyzer
Games etc..

NETbilling · 04-19-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvis

What are some must haves?

Looking for a new internet broswer and that battery saver thingy... I'm a new Android user and it doesn't even compare to my Iphone but I'm going to try && make it work anyways (just renewed my ATT contract) so spam away!

Why not stick with the iphone?

adultmobile · 04-19-2011, 02:22 PM

Ok some of my list:

About Browsers. Firefox is so so. Opera Mobile is cool (avoid Opera "mini" is just a proxy). Dophin browser is cool.

For movies reviews: imdb
SMS/Contacts replacement: Go SMS Pro + Go Contacts
Must have for techno/house/trance music: DI radio
Translate texts via camera on realtime (that's sci-fi): Camtranslator
icq, yahoo messenger
best file manager but needs rooted os: Root Explorer
math & pshisics geeks: wolfram alpha + arxhiv
take voice notes on the go: Tape-a-Talk (useful if have an idea when not on pc)
usual apps: paypal, ebay etc.

Best strategy war game: Age of Conquest (Europe and/or Word editions)
Can't miss if you like rpg's, the nintendo emulators: gameboid, snesoid (+tiger gba, tiger snes), then rom gripper, rom finder etc. - can play zalda's and chrono triggers and final fantasy with no issues.

Some of the following may need rooted os, not remember:
DiskUsage
CacheMate

note: I had an iphone before, now using a Nexus S with rooted os as main phone. Rooting the os can be useful but just for Root Explorer and few other apps who access the whole file system, is not a must really.

Vendzilla · 04-19-2011, 02:27 PM

Waiting to upgrade after 2 years of a BlackBerry to get the up and coming Bionic

but I heard that the best app to get is called APPLANET

PornoMonster · 04-19-2011, 03:10 PM

When setting up the FB app, it should ask you!

I LOVE Handcent you can even group people to mass text!

PornoMonster · 04-19-2011, 03:11 PM

If you have a Camera Flash on the back of your phone then use
DroidLight awesome flashlight

Jayvis · 04-19-2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NETbilling

Why not stick with the iphone?

Hey Mitch, had two Iphone4's and always had dropped call like no other. Couldn't stream SiriusXM on them either very well... so I'm going to wait until they release the I5 and pick one of those up, I've been hearing rumors they'll announce it soon. Until then... it's all Android.

Some great recommendations so far btw, keep em coming... I'm going to be checking these out later tonight.

SCORE Ralph · 04-19-2011, 04:12 PM

Im unable to find the Netflix app! All indications is that they havent released one, but post it if you have it ;)

CYF · 04-19-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCORE Ralph

Im unable to find the Netflix app! All indications is that they havent released one, but post it if you have it ;)

Nope, it's not released yet but I have it on my phone. It's being released with a new phone that's coming out soon and someone pulled the app off of it. I'll look for a link.

EDIT: You can find the Netflix app here: http://phandroid.com/2011/03/15/netf...id-apk-leaked/

It doesn't stream videos yet but you can manage your queue and everything.

candyflip · 04-19-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

but I heard that the best app to get is called APPLANET

Yeah...that's a pirate app for downloading all the apps without needing to pay for them.

Good job with the suggestion.

Boozer · 04-19-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvis

Wow thank you, Handcent is amazing. Got that last night. Slowly starting to like this thing...

GoSMS is better IMO

V_RocKs · 04-19-2011, 06:34 PM

Playon - Stream movies and shows from computer to phone anywhere you are at.
Weather.com widget/app - always know what's up...
Angry Birds - Time killer
TiKL - touch to talk on Android
Flashlight - put that baby right on the home screen!
SportsTap - Best sports scores app for overall and shedules
Remote RDP - get into your computer from anywhere
Rom Manager - Backup the phone, switch ROMS with ease!
Visionary - Root your phone with a click.
SetCPU - Overclock that fucker!
Volume Control Widgetx4 - Quickly access all sound volumes
Call Filter - Add annoying people or companies
PDANet - Turn your phone into a modem for the laptop
Penetrate - Get the WAP/WEP Password to your neighbors WIFI or anyone else while out on the road.
RunPee - Find out when you can excuse yourself to the potty during a movie and not miss anything worth watching.

Jayvis · 04-19-2011, 08:55 PM

Whats a good book app, I like to read.

Also, why don't they make standard sizes for these damn widgets... trying to get them organized on the same page always leaves me with a random blank spot.

Is there ways to add as many left/right home screens as I want?

I promise I'll only have about 300 more annoying questions.

btw, love the flashlight, so simple yet so damn useful... probably my most used app thus far lol.

CYF · 04-19-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvis

Whats a good book app, I like to read.

There's a Kindle app for android.

Quote:

Is there ways to add as many left/right home screens as I want?

If you root and install Cyanogenmod you can have as many as you want. STock doesn't have that option, but there might be an app for it or something.

Jayvis · 04-19-2011, 09:29 PM

I seemed to have a password lock on my homescreen now, thinking its because I sync'd my email and turned it on, anyone know how to disable that?

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Jayvis Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 5,427	Whats a good book app, I like to read. Also, why don't they make standard sizes for these damn widgets... trying to get them organized on the same page always leaves me with a random blank spot. Is there ways to add as many left/right home screens as I want? I promise I'll only have about 300 more annoying questions. btw, love the flashlight, so simple yet so damn useful... probably my most used app thus far lol. Last edited by Jayvis; 04-19-2011 at 08:57 PM..

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Jayvis Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 5,427	I seemed to have a password lock on my homescreen now, thinking its because I sync'd my email and turned it on, anyone know how to disable that?