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Must Have Apps List Anyone?

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DGalt

Android Enthusiast
Since the Droid comes out Friday and I'm sure everyone wants to be all set to play with their new toy, I figured it'd might be a good idea to compile a list of people's favorite apps (preferably with a short description of what they do).

Just a thing to think about to make everyone who is just entering the android world (raises hand) a bit easier.

So what apps can you not live without?
 
Check out this list - Google Maps - 20 Android Apps: Our Favorites - Tom's Guide

On my own list in a Word document that look interesting or necessary:

  • Flyscreen - Lock screen customization
  • Locale - Location Based settings
  • Shopsavvy, Barcode Scanner, CompareEverywhere (will try them all out)
  • MobileDefense (find your lost phone, remote wipe)
  • Ringdroid (make your own ringtones from songs)
  • Pandora (internet radio)
  • Shazam (listens to songs and finds name and artist)
  • SMS Popup (popup notifications for SMS)
  • Facebook
  • Pure Grid (calendar widget that looks like HTC's widget)
  • Gasbot (find the cheapest gas)
  • GPS OnOff (on/off switch for GPS)
  • WiFi OnOff (on/off switch for WiFi)
 
DGalt said:
Since the Droid comes out Friday and I'm sure everyone wants to be all set to play with their new toy, I figured it'd might be a good idea to compile a list of people's favorite apps (preferably with a short description of what they do).

Just a thing to think about to make everyone who is just entering the android world (raises hand) a bit easier.

So what apps can you not live without?
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How did you find the app store to get apps available. I cant find it anywhere.
 
Skyfox16 said:
every time i try to go to that site, safari just sits there and it doesn't load a page.... anyone else having problems?
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yeah and i have typical internet explorer 8. how are we supposed to research app before you invest in phone. Phones looks and sounds good and i know they will market new generations of the phones in future just like iphone but give us a chance, huh!
 
I agree with Pandora and Shazam.

I am comming from a WM device and have come to rely on apps like WmWiFi Router and PDAnet. I would also like to see a nice media player app with more media formate support an a better UI as well as a new browser that utilizes the pinch to zoom part of multiple touch.
 
The first app you should download is the barcode reader. Then on many sites, there will be a bar code for the app. Take a picture of it and it will take you right there on your phone.
 
Locale looks really useful...the Tom's Guide link posted above is a really excellent list. Don't miss it.
 
kingohearts2005 said:
Cyrket is down guys but you should be able to see the full list of marketplace apps at androlib.com
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I just wanted to say that your links here are greatly appreciated by all and... well... Id let you have me if you wanted.



(paraphrasing a tv show)





I have been searching endlessly for that exact list for nearly a week now, and never turned it up. Thank you very much!
 
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