Share your cool Android apps.

Discussion in 'Shiny Things' started by scootertrash, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. scootertrash

    scootertrash Mobile Homie

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    I'll start with the Dolphin HD browser as the best browser out there.

    I really like the GO Launcher EX, very flexible with the customizable toolbar and the ability to landscape your desktop. GO contacts and dialer are awesome too.

    Chomp SMS for texting.

    Mini Info widget for system/memory/battery status.

    Beautiful Widgets for clock/weather.

    Please pass on your favorite Android apps..
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  2. motoracer51

    motoracer51 Been here awhile

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    Dolphin and Go Launcher are sweet. The only other apps I use with any frequency are:

    Cardio Trainer
    Pandora
    Flashlight

    Oh, and Barcodescanner
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  3. Vamartha

    Vamartha Lost in ADVRider

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    Tune In Radio - use it almost every day!
    Amazon Kindle - finally works right and syncs perfectly with my Kindle device - I can stand in line forever now!
    Call Confirm - no more butt dialing for me
    Evernote - another app that syncs beautifully
    Key Ring - I even have my library card on it
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  4. BHW

    BHW Long timer

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    Any more....surely there are more favorites.
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  5. nskitts

    nskitts Long timer

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    I like the Opera browser but might need to try Dolphin if it's better.
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  6. SuperSlug

    SuperSlug The Space Worm ®

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    I used Opera when I had my Blackberry and when I first had my Android, but I'm now sold on Dolphin.

    Scanner Radio: Streams police/fire/air/railroad radio traffic.

    Unit Converter: Because I won't let the metric system keep ME down.

    Abacus: So if there's any question, I can easily prove I'm a dork.

    Timeriffic: Schedules ringer/notification volume.
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  7. Jimmy the Heater

    Jimmy the Heater Dirt Farmer

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    Ohhhh hadn't heard of timerrific...that could come in handy.

    I will add one to the list.
    Text Plus-allows me to sms via wifi without any cell signal. Can also txt using my wifi only tablet.
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  8. Lili Von Shtupp

    Lili Von Shtupp 102° Rx = + /_\

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    Star Map and Angry Birds. Entertainment for hours! :clap
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  9. BHW

    BHW Long timer

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    Haven't messed with Dolphin yet, but like scanner and unit converter. Ever been somewhere and wondered WTF were all those cops doing? It's happened enough times for me to want to keep that app around.
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  10. VTvfr

    VTvfr Been here awhile

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    GF just picked up an iPhone so I got in to the app bug again, here's a couple new ones...

    myfitnesspal ~ tracks your weight, daily exercise & caloric intake, has every food already programed in that I've eaten the past few days
    key ring ~ mentioned before, has all my "club" membership barcodes stored
    shopsavvy ~ scan barcodes for local and online prices of items, doesn't have all the local stores but enough to know if you're being raked over the coals
    box ~ cloud storage and 50GB for life free if you sign up now
    dealdrop ~ in case I want to quickly scan all the deal sites for more gear
    stretch exercises ~ self explanatory, separated both shoulders and have tight quads so I check one out if I'm stuck at the computer all day
    shazam ~ a must if you listen to the radio or xm and want to remember a song to download later
    gasbuddy ~ surrounding area gas station prices, especially handy while traveling
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  11. TheOtherBart

    TheOtherBart Long timer

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    My Tracks is great for tracking time, distance, speed, etc. if you're a runner or a biker. It even tracks heart rate if you pair it up with a Bluetooth sensor.
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  12. I_FLY_LOW

    I_FLY_LOW Long timer

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    X-Planes

    It's nicer on the 10.1" tablet...
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  13. josjor

    josjor Long timer

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    Just got a smart phone last week. For the most part it makes me feel dumb.

    I have managed to find an app or two that are pretty damned cool, however.

    AudioTool might not be for everyone, but I run sound for bands, install sound systems in churches, schools, etc., and am a pro audio guy by trade. Really useful app for me. https://sites.google.com/site/bofinit/

    Ultrachron Lite. I can't live without a stopwatch and countdown timer, especially in the kitchen and at the grill. http://www.appbrain.com/app/ultrachron-stopwatch-lite/spinninghead.talkingstopwatchlite
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  14. BHW

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    Yeah, I'm new to smartphones too...unless tinkering with my wife's slow-assed Blackberry counts for anything.

    I've yet to use many apps, but have loaded a couple dozen!

    For the past year, there have been numerous times where I would have killed for a smartphone, to look something up while I'm out and about or to kill time when I'm bored. Now that I finally have one, I haven't needed it or had time to enjoy it!!!!
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  15. ImaPoser

    ImaPoser adventure imposter

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    Craigs notify. Scans all the local (ish) craigslist for keywords and price parameters and let's me know when something gets posted.
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  16. scootertrash

    scootertrash Mobile Homie

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    I'm using GO SMS texting on my phone now, rather than Chomp SMS, more stable and it integrates with the GO Launcher very well. Also been using the scanner radio app, its a lot of fun.

    Another handy, free app is OI list. Very good for any kind of shopping. Load up the list or lists with everything you can think of, then put a green dot next to the items you plan to purchase on your next trip, uncheck them as you get them.
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  17. BHW

    BHW Long timer

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    Exactly what do the SMS apps do? I've heard a lot of people recommend certain ones....is it just aesthetic or does it do something else?
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  18. nigelcorn

    nigelcorn Wannabe.

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    I got handsent mostly because the stock messaging system doesn't turn on the screen on the GS2, and the little flashing LED only flashes like 1x/30 seconds, so I missed a lot of texts.

    The handsent gives the option to turn on the screen when I receive a text, plus I can control the color and duration of the LED notification light.

    Not a big deal, but it is nice.
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  19. a$$hole

    a$$hole Long timer

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    I like SMS Bomber. I used to have a cousin that would text stupid shit all day long. Not any more! :lol3 I realize someone can probably just hit delete all but its kinda fun sending 500 text messages at once. :D
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  20. Sckill

    Sckill Been here awhile

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    Instamapper GPS Tracker - great for using your phone to upload GPS coordinates to friends and family on a long trip. Not as fancy as a spot connect, but does the job and it's free.

    MyRadar - real time weather radar maps.
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