BetaMan
Android Enthusiast
Well, Ive seen several posts from people either new to Android, or new to smartphones in general and have asked about what programs they need to get right off the bat, so I thought I'd complie a list of good ones for the noob.
Astro File Manager - GREAT FREE file manager that will also install apk files!
Google Goggles - FREE app from Google. Must have.
My Backup - Backs up your phone apps and PIM information to SD
Lookout - FREE virus scanner and phone location software
AD Blocker - FREE app that blocks ads from popping up on programs you use
App 2 SD - FREE program that moves apps to the SD card
Barcode Scanner - FREE app that scans barcodes and looks up on internet
Edwin - FREE app that uses voice to command your phone and other stuff
Vlingo - FREE app as above only slightly different command set
Fake Call Me - Free app that calls you in a specified time. Cool!
Folder Organizer - organizes your apps into folders to save clutter on phone
Hi Yahoo! - Free app to do internet chatting
Key Ring - FREE app that holds all your shopping cards like CVS, YMCA, etc.
Meridian Music Player - mp3 player
Package Tracking - FREE app that tracks packages from all major carriers
psx4Droid v2 - Game Emulator for Playstation, DS etc games on Android
Rainydays - FREE weather radar app that uses your current location
ESPN ScoreCenter - FREE sports scores for all sports
SlingPlayer - $29.99 app to watch your Slingplayer on your Android phone
SongStorm - lets you download MP3's FREE to your phone. App costs $1.99
StoreFinder - FREE app that locates major stores in your current area
The Weather Channel - FREE app that gives realtime weather and videos!
Games:
Angry Birds
Atomic Bonber
Blow Up
Crush the Castle
Farkle
MajicGem
NumberCruncher
Pacific Wings
Paper Toss
psx4droid
Rope Cut
Sniper vs Sniper
Solitaire
There are MANY others. These are just a few to get you started.
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Astro File Manager - GREAT FREE file manager that will also install apk files!
Google Goggles - FREE app from Google. Must have.
My Backup - Backs up your phone apps and PIM information to SD
Lookout - FREE virus scanner and phone location software
AD Blocker - FREE app that blocks ads from popping up on programs you use
App 2 SD - FREE program that moves apps to the SD card
Barcode Scanner - FREE app that scans barcodes and looks up on internet
Edwin - FREE app that uses voice to command your phone and other stuff
Vlingo - FREE app as above only slightly different command set
Fake Call Me - Free app that calls you in a specified time. Cool!
Folder Organizer - organizes your apps into folders to save clutter on phone
Hi Yahoo! - Free app to do internet chatting
Key Ring - FREE app that holds all your shopping cards like CVS, YMCA, etc.
Meridian Music Player - mp3 player
Package Tracking - FREE app that tracks packages from all major carriers
psx4Droid v2 - Game Emulator for Playstation, DS etc games on Android
Rainydays - FREE weather radar app that uses your current location
ESPN ScoreCenter - FREE sports scores for all sports
SlingPlayer - $29.99 app to watch your Slingplayer on your Android phone
SongStorm - lets you download MP3's FREE to your phone. App costs $1.99
StoreFinder - FREE app that locates major stores in your current area
The Weather Channel - FREE app that gives realtime weather and videos!
Games:
Angry Birds
Atomic Bonber
Blow Up
Crush the Castle
Farkle
MajicGem
NumberCruncher
Pacific Wings
Paper Toss
psx4droid
Rope Cut
Sniper vs Sniper
Solitaire
There are MANY others. These are just a few to get you started.
UNO
Wordsearch
Wings of Steel
