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I currently use Handcent SMS for messaging but I see that lots of you like Chomp SMS. Does anyone happen to know the main differences between these?
 
mmarino77 said:
I currently use Handcent SMS for messaging but I see that lots of you like Chomp SMS. Does anyone happen to know the main differences between these?
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I just remember trying Chomp first...for about a week. Liked it.

But then heard of handcent, tried it... and never went back.

I dont think one is that much better than the other
 
Hmmm... finally started buying up apps instead of just looking at the free ones and I have to say, I've been playing with BetterCut for 3-4 days, almost non-stop. I CAN'T STOP CUSTOMIZING!!!! And the worst is, I feel that this is a gateway app. Next it'll be LauncherPro Beta (seriously. I'm downloading it now) and then...... root.

::sigh::

Before you know it, I'll be selling my metal fillings for some extra Market cash.

And I have to give a shout to Math Alarm Clock, which wakes me up for work after I stay up way too late making themes : )
 
I've only had my Hero (just upgraded to Android 2.1) for less than a month.I'm too new to Android to have a favorite app yet.However I will agree that do like The Weather Channel and shop savvy though.
 
carperkm said:
True, but I agree that if people are recommending an app, they could take ten seconds to briefly outline what it does, as quite often the name doesn't help.
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+1

That's the point of this thread.
Not just to name apps... but tell everyone why you like them.
 
Normal Apps (Non - Root) Current Fave Apps
Beautiful Widgets - Very customizable, hoping for the smaller widgets to get skins too (ie, wifi, brightness etc)

Advanced Task Manager - kill running apps, exclude, + i really like the one-touch kill widget

Gmail Counter - Widget that shows you how many unread emails you have, very customizable too. -hint- disable Stock Gmail notifications for best results.

Phandroid News - ..cmon now, HAS to be posted

Layar - Just started to play with it again, very handy. Shows nearby interests (pick what your looking for) through your camera view, radar, or map

ShopSavvy - barcode scanner for everything QR too

eBuddy - Messenger app for almost all messengers except for skype =[ awaiting skype support

xiialive - BEST online radio.. BEST.. I can't stress this enough.. and now it has widget support.. once again..BEST! lol

LauncherPro - best launcher yet, super duper fast.. better than ADW, or any Helix.

Craigslist - best craigslist app

Pure Calendar Widget - simply the best task agenda, different widget sizes, very customizable.. yummy

Pure Grid Calendar Widget - simply the calendar, different widget sizes, very customizable.. yummy =D

Tapatalk Pro - when I cant access AndroidForums.. why not? lol super quick

Handcent SMS - left it for a bit.. HAD to come back. Since last update, BEST text app yet

ASTRO File Manager - Hardly anyone will say it isnt the best

WebSharing - no need to mount anymore

Vignette - best BEST camera app, lots n lots of filters, very good.

App Protector Pro - keeps everyone away from my personal information, very handy

Dialer One - GREAT phone app replacement. Love that its customizable

Ringer Toggle Widget - Toggle between Vibrate then Silent then back to Loud. NexTheme version (root) is better looking

Ringdroid - make your own ringtone, and set it to whatever you want, ringtone, notification tone, alarm tone.... does anyone buy tones anymore?

long list.. geez
 
Root Current Fave Apps
Barnacle Wifi Tether - make your phone into a wireless hotspot =D

CacheMate for Root Users - Clear up some memory, helps keep my phone in tiptop shape

Drocap2 - Screen Shots anyone? YES

GScript Lite - Application that allows you to set special scripts (codes) to do certain things like remove certain applications like AmazonMP3

ROM Manager Premium - Lots of ROM Downloads, as well as kernels for O/C. Basebands.. Themes.. good stuff

Root Explorer - great app to change settings within the core of your Droid.

SetCPU - adjust your overclock speed. Currently running at 1ghz..SnapDragon? No, but yes =D

Titanium Backup - back up all your apps and the data that has been input in it, as well as system data

Wired Tether for Root Users - just like Barnacle, but with the use of USB cord.

Terminal Emulator - Dont want to go through ADB? dont need to now

LEDs Hack - Turn off soft key illumination whenever you want. Useful for Bedside App


way shorter list.. lol Oh well. =] Still good stuff

(Previous page -pg.11- will show Normal Apps (Non-Root) Current Fave Apps. with description/comment of each)
 
After a few weeks of having the Inc...

ShapeWriter - I admit it, I'm now a trace keyboard fanboy, and SW's algorithm for prediction is nearly flawless. A co-worker refused to believe it worked, so he tried a few words and almost got mad at how well it picked up what he meant.

HomePipe/Transdroid - I'm putting these together since they do basically the same thing: work with data on my home PC. The ability to download torrents to my home PC and move documents around is fantastic.

AppBrain - I don't know what I'd do without this. I -never- look stuff up on my phone unless I'm away from my laptop.

eBuddy - Sure, it isn't as full featured as Meebo and when the signal is weak it's perpetually awake in order to stay connected, but it's attractive, works fine, and when the signal's strong is a LOT easier on my battery.

Touiteur - Gorgeous Twitter app, great widget, colorized feed. Nuff said.

SNESoid - "Hey Zach, what are you doing?" "Playin' Chrono Trigger on my phone, mofo!!!"

RadioTime - I adore this app. The ability to listen to talk radio from anywhere in the country is invaluable. I use Pandora for music, RadioTime for comedy/news/whatever.

PicSay Pro - This thing is just fun. I add speech bubbles and goofy effects to ALL my pictures now.
 
MisterMixelpix said:
HomePipe is the best app of all time.

ShapeWriter is quickly becoming a close second. I almost feel like a fool for talking shit on trace-style keyboards.
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i tried it last nite and i could not get any word correct. plus i could literally not see the letter highlighted with my fingers always in the way.

guess i prefer stock keyboard/ wish keys were a lil bigger
 
Swype- the way typing on a touchscreen should be imo

Layar- helps me find places easily

Google Voice- as somebody who hates listening to/sifting through voicemail, this is what I neeeeded

Beautiful Widgets- makes my phone beautiful

Bettercut- so I can change around icons easily

ShootMe- never know when you need to take screenshots to post online

Google Sky Map- educational when I am smoking a cig outside at night and somewhat bored



Those are just my favs.
 
Polo63119 said:
i tried it last nite and i could not get any word correct. plus i could literally not see the letter highlighted with my fingers always in the way.

guess i prefer stock keyboard/ wish keys were a lil bigger
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I think they only really work if you're pretty well-acquainted with the keyboard. I don't need anything highlighted, I go too quickly.
 
It controls like, everything.

Windows media center, winamp, VLC, can even be used for a game controller if you wanted to.

It's free, the server is free, and it WORKS, unlike 5 other apps I have used.

The only thing it does not do that I would like is presenting you with a list of multimedia options such as music, to be played through your computer, but the list shown on your phone. Such as if you were in another room, or you had your monitor/television turned off.

Gmote does this, but.......gmote does not support playlists.

This thing rules. The trackball is used like the arrow keys, so every function of windows media center I can get to.

Check it out!

Android Apps by Ga
 
Polo63119 said:
i tried it last nite and i could not get any word correct. plus i could literally not see the letter highlighted with my fingers always in the way.

guess i prefer stock keyboard/ wish keys were a lil bigger
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You need to practice it a bit. After that, its a hell of a lot better than any on-screen keyboard.
 
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