Thread: Favorite Android Phone Apps?

There are way too many apps available to sift through, and most of the recommendations I've found online or through other people only work in the US and Europe.

What Android apps do you find essential over here in Thailand?

I'm new to this stuff but 'Task Killer' has been good thus far and prevents my Galaxy Tab thing from slowing down.

I downloaded 'Advanced Task Killer' yesterday- also look into 'Juice Defender' to save your battery.

Advanced, that's the one.

What about anti-virus, is it needed. In the market tab AVG was recommended but folks are already complaining about it?

I've heard a bit about it but I don't know for sure- it's probably not a bad idea.

If you're on a limited data package, download "3G Watchdog". You enter your monthly allowance, and it tracks usage.

Also, Opera Mini, which compresses web pages and saves your bandwidth, too.

I'll post more later, my Android's at home while I wait in vain for this frigging WP7 update to arrive.

My data is unlimited, fortunately.

After some trial-and-error, I also found that Opera Mini is the best phone browser (Firefox for Android let me down).

Oh, don't forget AppBrain.

http://www.appbrain.com/

Don't download Bubble Blast 2, it will ruin your life.

These 2 look neat

Google Goggles This is a fun app that is a little but ahead of its time. It does visual searches. You can take pictures of things and then the app tries to tell you what they are. It’s limited in its scope but it is pretty cool, and it’s definitely a peek into the future. One of the coolest features is the ability to take pictures of text in a foreign language and let that app translate for you. In a foreign country, this can help you read street signs and avoid going into the wrong bathroom. :-)




Google Sky Map
Ever look up at the night sky and try to tell your kids the name of that constellation you’re pointing at, or try to remember which planet that is in the southern sky? Google SkyMap lets you point your smartphone at it and get the information. This is part of a new breed of apps called “Augmented Reality” apps that layer digital information on top of real world experiences.

ebuddy is good.

I use it to keep in touch on Msn Messenger and Facebook chat

Forgot to mention 'Thinking Space' with is a mind map app and 'Catch' which is great for reminders, voice notes and other useful stuff.

'Pulse' is also useful and easy to use for up-to-date news and other info.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Oh, don't forget AppBrain.

Top Android Apps and Games in the Android Market | AppBrain.com

Cool- that looks like a good site.

There are so many it's mind-boggling (and the iPhone people were bragging about their phone having more apps- who needs more?)

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Oh, don't forget AppBrain.

Top Android Apps and Games in the Android Market | AppBrain.com

Cool- that looks like a good site.

Don't forget the AppBrain App.....

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Google Goggles

does it work on these also ?

Originally Posted by baldrick

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Google Goggles

does it work on these also ?

Yes, but it's not in the Android Market in every country apparently. Don't know about Thailand.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by baldrick

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Google Goggles

does it work on these also ?

Yes, but it's not in the Android Market in every country apparently. Don't know about Thailand.

Yes, it works in Thailand.

Here's some more I've downloaded:

Whatsapp: Free P2P "SMS" application
ThickButtons: Keyboard helper
Google Translate
Astro File Manager
Superbox (utilities)
ChompSMS

Dirty dog sucks tuds gonad!!!!

Wasn't me.

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Dirty dog sucks tuds gonad!!!!

Wasn't me.

And what does that app do? Or is it a game?

While we're at it, you might have missed my question:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesus Jones (Smartphone quandary)
I have owned Galaxy Tab for 2 weeks and it's the dog's bollocks in my opinion. But I was using a 6 year old Sony prior. I considered the ipad but i felt gay from the demonstration alone, so i opted for the Samsung as it had every i need and more.

I know there is a 10inch unit out soon but i bought the 7" as it's ideal for the car gps.

Which GPS app are you using and does it have up to date Thailand maps?

Free Music Download works great- I've downloaded many songs over the past couple of days.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

While we're at it, you might have missed my question:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesus Jones (Smartphone quandary)
I have owned Galaxy Tab for 2 weeks and it's the dog's bollocks in my opinion. But I was using a 6 year old Sony prior. I considered the ipad but i felt gay from the demonstration alone, so i opted for the Samsung as it had every i need and more.

I know there is a 10inch unit out soon but i bought the 7" as it's ideal for the car gps.

Which GPS app are you using and does it have up to date Thailand maps?

It's Speed Navi and yes it's up to date with some roads and building just completed.

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

While we're at it, you might have missed my question:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesus Jones (Smartphone quandary)
I have owned Galaxy Tab for 2 weeks and it's the dog's bollocks in my opinion. But I was using a 6 year old Sony prior. I considered the ipad but i felt gay from the demonstration alone, so i opted for the Samsung as it had every i need and more.

I know there is a 10inch unit out soon but i bought the 7" as it's ideal for the car gps.

Which GPS app are you using and does it have up to date Thailand maps?

It's Speed Navi and yes it's up to date with some roads and building just completed.

Cheers mate. I've been looking for something like this for the Tab. Does it do voice as well or just mapping?