Must Have Android Apps and Games?

jozi · 01-09-2015 4:10pm

I like cal but I don't really use my calendar to much

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo.cal

Mars Bar · 02-09-2015 2:26pm

I use Planner. I had iCal and Any.do and Planner is both of those combined in to a really pretty app and the widgets are great.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appxy.planner&hl=en

07-09-2015 7:13pm

duploelabs wrote: »

Any recommendations for a Calendar app that gives you a widget for a month view? Sol calendar is excellent by the new smart manager keeps on giving out/giving notifications that it's slowing the phone down and there's no way of disabling the notifications

Appsales tells me that DigiCal is half price today.

daytob · 07-09-2015 9:42pm

duploelabs
I use clear calendar widget, you can set it any way to show the way you want it, I have mine set up for 6 weeks, including birthdays. can colour code birthdays and the likes. It is one of the first apps I always install each new phone I get

Flaccus · 08-09-2015 3:14am

I thought Tapet was the best free wallpaper app out there (in fairness probably still the only one that generates infinite wallpapers).
But I think Minima Live Wallpaper is much cooler. Very classy.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joko.minima

Niemoj · 10-09-2015 11:10pm

GTA San Andreas on sale for €5 from €7, great price for a trip down memory lane! :pac:

Mr E · 10-09-2015 11:18pm

I know endless runners are a dime a dozen these days, but Radical Rapelling is something pretty fresh. There are some great scoring mechanics and a quest-based progression system. Free with IAP.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.halfbrick.R5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GsTy5gw1c8

Turtwig · 10-09-2015 11:22pm

Niemoj wrote: »

GTA San Andreas on sale for €5 from €7, great price for a trip down memory lane! :pac:

Avoid unless you have a gamepad.

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-09-2015 7:06am

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dulpit · 11-09-2015 8:29am

Turtwig wrote: »

Avoid unless you have a gamepad.

Is there a reliable way you could make your phone act as gamepad for a tablet?

batistuta9 · 11-09-2015 10:10am

dulpit wrote: »

Is there a reliable way you could make your phone act as gamepad for a tablet?

try an xbox/ps3 controller

Zombienosh · 11-09-2015 11:07am

Kingdom Rush is now Free.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ironhidegames.android.kingdomrush&hl=en

TitianGerm · 11-09-2015 11:21am

Zombienosh wrote: »

Kingdom Rush is now Free.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ironhidegames.android.kingdomrush&hl=en

It says my device isn't compatible, I've a One Plus One. Anyone else getting this problem ?

Atomic Pineapple · 11-09-2015 11:33am

emmetkenny wrote: »

It says my device isn't compatible, I've a One Plus One. Anyone else getting this problem ?

Nope, it offers to install on my Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012) and even my ancient Galaxy S II.

TitianGerm · 11-09-2015 11:37am

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Nope, it offers to install on my Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012) and even my ancient Galaxy S II.

That's really strange so. Even if I search for the game by name it won't show up at all $:\$

donegal. · 11-09-2015 11:42am

emmetkenny wrote: »

It says my device isn't compatible, I've a One Plus One. Anyone else getting this problem ?

same here. It'll install on every device i've owned but not my 1+1

TitianGerm · 11-09-2015 11:47am

donegal. wrote: »

same here. It'll install on every device i've owned but not my 1+1

I might send them an email. Specs on the phone should defiantly be able to handle it.

Thargor · 11-09-2015 2:43pm

well thats odd, seeing as I finished all of those games on my OnePlus earlier in the year and its my favourite Tower Defence ever, now its telling me Im not compatible aswell, I havent messed with the dpi either which is usually the cause of these problems, strange. Just sideload the apk.

Niemoj · 11-09-2015 7:11pm

Turtwig wrote: »

Avoid unless you have a gamepad.

Personally I don't find the on screen controls to be too bad actually.

Works fine on Nexus 9.

Mantis Toboggan · 12-09-2015 9:55am

Not sure If it's been already mentioned but street view is now a standalone app and has a few additions from the Google maps edition.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-09-2015 10:01am

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crazygeryy · 12-09-2015 2:00pm

i want to be able to pick and choose files(video files,movies, music) on my phone that are located on my pc and stream them to my tv.is this possible?im sure it is but does anyone know what app does this?

AlmightyCushion · 12-09-2015 2:07pm

crazygeryy wrote: »

i want to be able to pick and choose files(video files,movies, music) on my phone that are located on my pc and stream them to my tv.is this possible?im sure it is but does anyone know what app does this?

Plex does this. You'll have to install it on your PC and your phone. It works with Chromecast to which is nice.

corkie · 12-09-2015 2:45pm

crazygeryy wrote: »

i want to be able to pick and choose files(video files,movies, music) on my phone that are located on my pc and stream them to my tv.is this possible?im sure it is but does anyone know what app does this?

BubbleUPnP is another good choice! See my signature!

crazygeryy · 12-09-2015 3:04pm

corkie wrote: »

BubbleUPnP is another good choice! See my signature!

I went with this one. But am i right in saying it won't let you stream from your pc unless you buy the full version? I will buy it but just want to make sure first.

corkie · 12-09-2015 3:11pm

crazygeryy wrote: »

I went with this one. But am i right in saying it won't let you stream from your pc unless you buy the full version? I will buy it but just want to make sure first.

Some features are restricted and can be unlocked by purchasing the BubbleUPnP License app.

I think you can test the app for limited time of streaming, have it so long can not remember the limitations.

Edit: Transcoding is limited to 20 minutes on the free version! (Just froze the license in TB to test)

AlmightyCushion · 12-09-2015 5:26pm

For Plex you have to pay to stream to the app as well. If you're just using the app to stream it to the ChromeCast then you don't need to pay.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-09-2015 6:26pm

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crazygeryy · 13-09-2015 10:27am

corkie wrote: »

I think you can test the app for limited time of streaming, have it so long can not remember the limitations.

Edit: Transcoding is limited to 20 minutes on the free version! (Just froze the license in TB to test)

lads im having a lot of trouble with this bubbleupnp.it keeps saying that it needs port 58050 but access is being denied.and so far i havent found out how to open the port for it to work.ive gone into the upc page and accessed the router but i couldnt find anything to let me open ports.
any ideas?

corkie · 13-09-2015 3:21pm

crazygeryy wrote: »

lads im having a lot of trouble with this bubbleupnp.it keeps saying that it needs port 58050 but access is being denied.and so far i havent found out how to open the port for it to work.ive gone into the upc page and accessed the router but i couldnt find anything to let me open ports.
any ideas?

Your UPC rooter probably doesn't allow port forwarding!

https://twitter.com/upcireland/status/514690577599053824

Maybe try googling your model of rooter for instructions to open ports.

You probably only need the ports open for transcoding on your PC using the bubbleupnp server. The app also has the ability to transcode on the device!

ferrigan101 · 13-09-2015 5:21pm

crazygeryy wrote: »

lads im having a lot of trouble with this bubbleupnp.it keeps saying that it needs port 58050 but access is being denied.and so far i havent found out how to open the port for it to work.ive gone into the upc page and accessed the router but i couldnt find anything to let me open ports.
any ideas?

It might actually be upc putting you on an ipv6 address, best bet would be to contact the reps on boards and read this http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057282895/1

corkie · 18-09-2015 10:35pm

Stick with Android: a cheeky response to Apple’s Move to iOS

Playstore link to read the funny reviews!

Banjo String · 20-09-2015 11:44am

I'm loving dustoff helicopter rescue at the minute.

Very addictive, and can be challenging at times.

OldMrBrennan83 · 20-09-2015 12:25pm

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killbillvol2 · 20-09-2015 12:53pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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Listen Audiobook Player is the business.

crazygeryy · 20-09-2015 2:57pm

Patww79 wrote: »

My podcasts aren't filling in the long drives enough so I'm thinking of audio books. Is Audible the way to go or is there better?

8 sterling a month for one book. 15 sterling a month for two books. I think it's a bit pricey.

Audiobook player is just a player it doesn't give you books.

Mark Tapley · 20-09-2015 3:41pm

Patww79 wrote: »

My podcasts aren't filling in the long drives enough so I'm thinking of audio books. Is Audible the way to go or is there better?

You can get an audio upgrade (audible) on kindle purchases which is often quite cheap especially on the American site.
Librivox is a good source for free public domain audio.

seligehgit · 25-09-2015 12:57pm

Anybody able to advise me where you can view the free daily amazon app?When I click on the link, nothing shows...

Mr E · 25-09-2015 1:01pm

Free daily app is no more. Replaced by Amazon Underground.

OldMrBrennan83 · 25-09-2015 3:24pm

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implausible · 25-09-2015 9:27pm

Mark Tapley wrote:

You can get an audio upgrade (audible) on kindle purchases which is often quite cheap especially on the American site. Librivox is a good source for free public domain audio.

Saw this alright, any suggestions of how to listen on the move - kindle app or can you add the audio to a playlist on Google music or pocket casts?

Mark Tapley · 25-09-2015 10:19pm

implausible wrote: »

Saw this alright, any suggestions of how to listen on the move - kindle app or can you add the audio to a playlist on Google music or pocket casts?

I use the Audible android app. You dont need audible membership just sign in with your Amazon details and any titles you purchased will be there. I find it a good player for audiobooks with a timer ,chapters etc. Also it wont lose your place.
Also Audible have rights restrictions so files wont play on other apps. Im sure there is a work around but I dont bother.