Android Apps

[jf-08]

I am contemplating getting an HTC Incredible when they come out.

I now have a Blackberry, which will be replaced accordingly.

I will use it for work - emails, doc reviews, etc as well as personal - music, etc.

I heard that there are some really good Android Apps and some real bummers.

Anyone have any recommendations either good or bad for Apps you are using or have used and got rid of?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Work E-mail - Touchdown is by far the best....

List to follow.

 

[Dr. Jones]

androlib.com is a great place to get ratings and descriptions of apps.

droidappz.com is a great place to get some good paid apps free.

Useful Apps:
-Advanced Task Killer – Kills running apps.
-Automatic Task Killer – Kills Running apps automatically
-Pandora – Free Internet Radio
-Slacker – More Free Internet Radio
-Neo Music – New name for iMusic.
-eBuddy – The Best IM app. Fbook, ICQ, AOL, MSN, etc.
-Handcent SMS – Very handy Text msg program.
-Bloo – Very Nice Facebook App
-Twidroid – Twitter Application
-Touchdown – Exchange Email Program. Awesome for corporate email and global address lists.
-Flixter – Movie Reviews & Trailers
-Astro File manager – Free Application backup.
-Redbox Codes – Free Redbox Rentals!!!
-Google Sky – Constellations locator.
-Magic 8 Ball – Exactly what you think it is!
-Shop savvy – Bar Code Scanner. Compares prices!!
-CNET – High-End electronics reviews. By Bar Code!!
-Amazon – Amazon mobile website
-Aloqa – Free local search for most popular food and drink sites.
-91Panda Home – For customizing your home screen theme.
-Luk Luk – Movies on your phone.
-Dolphin Browser – Very similar to firefox. Allows tabbed browsing and “pinch” zoom feature.
-Ringdroid – Allows you to cut your MP3’s into ringtones!!!
-SportsTap – Up to date sports scores!!!
-Rock out – Electric guitar App
-Solo – Acoustic guitar App.
-Bump – Awesome contact transfer app
-10,001 cocktails – mixed drink app
-mobilo ringtones – free ringtones
-Jewels – Free Bejeweled Game
-Math Alarm Clock - Guaranteed to wake you up.
-Traffic Cams – Shows live traffic updates.
-Kayak – Book flights or hotels.
-My Coupons – Coupons app.
-Layar –Uses camera to give facts about things around you.
-USA Today – News App
-Better Keyboard - $3 – Awesome keyboard app!!
-Shazam – Song ID – Very cool
-Jetflicks – TV Shows on your phone
-Air Control – Great Game
-SKYPE – International calls for FREE!!!!
-Calorie Counter – it does what it says

 

[Mathew81]

I already have preordered the Incredible. You should look at AppBrain.com

You make a list of all the apps you want. Then, when you get your phone, you can download the AppBrain app and it will install all the apps you've listed automatically. I already have 50-60 ready to go.

 

[Beaver]

I've decided to go with the Incredible when it comes out. This will be a useful thread!

 

[Gaddabout]

I just downloaded NESoid and Tecmo Bowl. Tecmo Bowl on my Android. It's freakin' awesome!!!

 

[D-Dogg]

Nesoid and Snesoid, Super Tecmo Bowl, baby!

Pandora is a must have. Flickster...

Shazaam is a great app. Google finance for stocks...



I love my Droid. Like, a manly, best friend, kind of like my dog kind of love.

 

[Dr. Jones]

If you have two droids you must check out "knocking".

And also Flywall or something "fly" is a great app for the lock screen.

 

[jf-08]

I already have preordered the Incredible. You should look at AppBrain.com

You make a list of all the apps you want. Then, when you get your phone, you can download the AppBrain app and it will install all the apps you've listed automatically. I already have 50-60 ready to go.

This........is awesome!

 

[LVG]

Is there an app for a golf range finder similar to a SkyCaddie? Cause that would rule.

 

[Mathew81]

Is there an app for a golf range finder similar to a SkyCaddie? Cause that would rule.

There are a couple. SkyDroid which is 99 cents and How Far am I? which is free.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.goldsteintech.android

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

 

[MadCardDisease]

I totally love my Motorola Droid! I've only had it for a month and already can't live without it.


My favorite Apps:

• ASTRO - File Manager
• Barcode Scanner - Scan a barcode and find item on the internet.
• Calorie Counter - Keep track of what you are eating for your diet
• Facebook
• Key Ring - Store all of your rewards cards
• Listen - Listen to your podcasts
• Flixster - Movies/Theaters/DVDs
• NFL Mobile - Followed the NFL draft live on my phone
• Tip Calc - Quickly calculate tips
• Bank of America - access your accounts
• Skype
• Sudoku Free

 

[LVG]

There are a couple. SkyDroid which is 99 cents and How Far am I? which is free.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.goldsteintech.android

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

Sweet!

 

[LVG]

Just bought the Incredible - just wanted to add BBC News to the apps list.

 

[jf-08]

I have these (some fun, stupid stuff, some others are really valuable)
All of these are free:

10001 Cocktails
3banana Notes
aCar
ActionComplete
Advanced Task Killer - Great to kill running apps
Air Control (Ad)
AK-47
AppBrain Market Sync - Awesome, on-line syncing of apps
Automatic Task Killer - great, kills apps automatically to help clear out memory
Barcode Scanner
Bubble
Bubble Level
Bump
CNET Scan & Shop
Coin Flip
Compass
Dictionary.com
DIRECTV
Dolphin Browser - Firefox-like browser
ezParking Car Locator
Facebook for Android
Flashlight
Geodelic
Google Goggles
Google Maps
Google Sky Map
Handcent Font Pack1
Handcent Font Pack2
Handcent Font Pack3
Handcent Font Pack4
Handcent SMS - great texting App
Hypnotic Spiral
Keeper™ Password & Data Vault
Key Ring Reward Cards - combines all of your shopping scan cards
Lookout Mobile Security FREE - fantastic security
Magic 8-Ball
My Coupons
My Coupons - Droid
Pandora Radio
Redbox Free Codes
Ringdroid
Ruger - SR9
SchottGunn
Screen Crack
Shazam
ShopSavvy
Spark
SportsTap
Star Wars Light Saber
Steamy Window
Talk To Me
The Schwartz Unsheathed
Tip Calculator
Tip Calculator by TradeFields
Tip Calculator Widget
Toss It
Totemo Lite
Uninstaller
Urbanspoon
WHERE
Wheres My Droid
Wifi Analyzer
Yelp

 

[Gaddabout]

I downloaded a Suns app from NBC.com. Real-time stats during the game. Other apps claim that but are usually 10 minutes behind.

 

[BillsCarnage]

I am contemplating getting an HTC Incredible when they come out.

I now have a Blackberry, which will be replaced accordingly.

I will use it for work - emails, doc reviews, etc as well as personal - music, etc.

I heard that there are some really good Android Apps and some real bummers.

Anyone have any recommendations either good or bad for Apps you are using or have used and got rid of?

I've got the Eris and the Incredible will come packed with a bunch of apps already. You will likely not be able to easily uninstall the default apps.
As others have listed, there are TONS of apps out there; most free.

The #1 app, IMO, is the Advanced Task Killer.. Just like a computer, if you have too many apps running it'll slow the phone down bye eating up ram and cpu.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Currently my record is 20 apps downloading one by one, 4 phone calls back to back.... And 5 web pages loading.

Still haven't caused a force close message.

INCREDIBLE!

 

[LVG]

Currently my record is 20 apps downloading one by one, 4 phone calls back to back.... And 5 web pages loading.

Still haven't caused a force close message.

INCREDIBLE!

How can you get rid of some of the preinstalled apps, if possible? Do you know?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Dont think you can..... But my phone isn't Modded.

Haven't found the way yet.

 

[BillsCarnage]

How can you get rid of some of the preinstalled apps, if possible? Do you know?

You'll need to "root" or hack the OS.. Do a search for something like "rooting Android" and you should find info. But beware, it'll likely void any warranty.

Honestly if the Incredible apps are the same as the Eris, most are useful. The only one I'd like to uninstall is the damn Amazon MP3 app..

There's a free MP3 app that you can find and DL songs for free - MP3 Download. Basically a giant search engine.

 

[Mathew81]

You'll need to "root" or hack the OS.. Do a search for something like "rooting Android" and you should find info. But beware, it'll likely void any warranty.

Honestly if the Incredible apps are the same as the Eris, most are useful. The only one I'd like to uninstall is the damn Amazon MP3 app..

Actually they didn't include the Amazon MP3 app with the Incredible for whatever reason.

 

[Assface]

I like the Food Finder app. It's amazing how many different types of restaurants there are here.

 

[jf-08]

When I direct dial from Urban Spoon on my Droid Incredible, it automatically dials internationally - by adding 011 in front of the number even though I have assisted dialing turned off.

This happens as well when I direct dial from my contact list if there is a space in the number, like an extension or something.

Anyone know a fix?

 

[Gaddabout]

PDAnet USB Tether. It's AWESOME. Connect to your computer through USB and use your 3G network as your Internet connection. For free! (I have an unlimited data plan, so this means I can get internet pretty much anywhere.)