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Must Have Android Apps and Games?

Mr E · 2009-08-21 18:21:14

Some of my favourites (looking for more recommendations!). We're stuck to free apps and games at the moment...... No point in linking to anything since they must be downloaded from the market, so I'll just name them. Astrid: Great task manager that is very persistant if you keep hitting snooze! Syncs online with Remember…

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#3692 20-01-2013 2:47pm

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chrislad wrote: »

Falcon looks lovely, and I'm not that fussed about push notifications (can always leave the official client running anyways for that)

True. Falcon is the nicest looking without a doubt

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#3693 20-01-2013 3:01pm

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Yeah, that's perfect. Simple looking, elegant and just nice to use. Thanks very much! It might do push now - when loading my tweets, I got notifications for DMs, but that could just have been a notification from when I opened it up!

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#3694 20-01-2013 3:02pm

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chrislad wrote: »

Yeah, that's perfect. Simple looking, elegant and just nice to use. Thanks very much! It might do push now - when loading my tweets, I got notifications for DMs, but that could just have been a notification from when I opened it up!

It streams over wi-fi which would cause it. Dont think it does over mobile networks

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#3695 20-01-2013 3:54pm

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BopNiblets wrote: »

Sliding Messaging

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyKZUvt_lq8

(Skip to 25s)

Nice app. really like it. How to I disable my stock messaging app and I can give it a proper go?

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#3696 20-01-2013 4:25pm

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BopNiblets wrote: »

Sliding Messaging

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyKZUvt_lq8

(Skip to 25s)

looks really good, but was it just me or does it take an age to open. i used it for an hour last night and took couple mins each time to open when got a message and crashed 4 times?

I'll keep an eye on it though.

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#3697 20-01-2013 4:28pm

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eoferrall wrote: »

looks really good, but was it just me or does it take an age to open. i used it for an hour last night and took couple mins each time to open when got a message and crashed 4 times?

I'll keep an eye on it though.

I find it slow to open as well.. I like it, although nice, this along with no MMS support makes it a little impractical to use.

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#3698 20-01-2013 7:48pm

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pedatron wrote: »

Nice app. really like it. How to I disable my stock messaging app and I can give it a proper go?

In the stock app. There is a setting to turn off notifications.

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#3699 20-01-2013 10:56pm

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RangeR wrote: »

In the stock app. There is a setting to turn off notifications.

That's what I did too.
It's not too slow for me, 1s to open, maybe because it loads more of the messages in the app stack.

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#3700 21-01-2013 2:17pm

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Super Hexagon is now available for Android. Haven't played it but it's got some really good reviews. Made by an Irish developer and only 70c at the moment. Gonna give it a go.

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#3701 21-01-2013 4:06pm

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Everyone get this game. Probably the most addictive game you can play, it was a huge hit on Apple Store & Steam last year.

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#3702 22-01-2013 9:26am

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talking_walnut wrote: »

Super Hexagon is now available for Android. Haven't played it but it's got some really good reviews. Made by an Irish developer and only 70c at the moment. Gonna give it a go.

It didn't look that great from the video but I got it as it was from an Irish dev. That is one addictive game.

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#3703 22-01-2013 10:15am

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talking_walnut wrote: »

Super Hexagon is now available for Android. Haven't played it but it's got some really good reviews. Made by an Irish developer and only 70c at the moment. Gonna give it a go.

ongarite wrote: »

Everyone get this game. Probably the most addictive game you can play, it was a huge hit on Apple Store & Steam last year.

Purchased this last night on the strength of above. Good game. Can't get past 9.2 seconds. It's good, but it ain't all that.

On a serious note. Epilepsy anyone? A little less in / out and less flashing would be a better experience. I can't play it anymore.

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#3704 22-01-2013 11:00am

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RangeR wrote: »

Purchased this last night on the strength of above. Good game. Can't get past 9.2 seconds. It's good, but it ain't all that.

On a serious note. Epilepsy anyone? A little less in / out and less flashing would be a better experience. I can't play it anymore.

I bought it because I'd heard of it and knew it was an Irish dev. Not usually a fan of fast-paced games on phones but it's my new favourite game. The controls work really well. Takes a while to get used to the style and sometimes I still get lost and aim for a wall but it's great fun. One of those "one more go" games. I've managed over 30s on all the modes but can't quite break the 45s barrier. I think my record is something like 44.59.

I know what you mean. I was seeing spinning pulses when I closed my eyes. Part of the fun for me though. Reminds me of when I used to play hours of Tetris and then dream in Tetriminos

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#3705 22-01-2013 11:18am

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My favourite free productivity apps are probably:

Remember the Milk, for reminders
Note Everything, tis a truly awesome multipurpose notepad

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#3706 22-01-2013 11:23am

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I used Springpad & before that Evernote... But now I have moved over to Catch. Its the simplest and most versatile place for notes, lists and just collecting things. Google calendar is still my defacto place for reminders

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#3707 22-01-2013 11:27am

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And my favourite free game at the mo for when im not productive is prob:
Asterism, bubble-shooter type puzzle game with rebounding shots

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#3708 22-01-2013 11:30am

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must try catch, looks good. did like Evernote too

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#3709 22-01-2013 12:45pm

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is there any app that would be similar to tv guide or sky+ app where i can see a listing of uk and ireland tv.....AND...be able to click on an upcoming programme and set a reminder ??

i should add that i have zeebox installed which is almost very good...but...the notifications cant be set say 15 mins before and the notification sound is very low...very low...and no obvious way to change that....landscape grid view would be good too

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#3710 22-01-2013 12:51pm

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dougm1970 wrote: »

is there any app that would be similar to tv guide or sky+ app where i can see a listing of uk and ireland tv.....AND...be able to click on an upcoming programme and set a reminder ??

i should add that i have zeebox installed which is almost very good...but...the notifications cant be set say 15 mins before and the notification sound is very low...very low...and no obvious way to change that....landscape grid view would be good too

Try this. VERY nice.
Sorry. Should have read the entire post.

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#3711 22-01-2013 12:54pm

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freeeeezing wrote: »

It didn't look that great from the video but I got it as it was from an Irish dev. That is one addictive game.

Ditto, it's very good. And very difficult. I wouldn't mind an "I'm crap at this game let me slow it down till I get used to it" option.
Definitely liking the sound but the visuals while mesmerising could be toned down a fraction.

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#3712 22-01-2013 1:22pm

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RangeR wrote: »

Try this. VERY nice.
Sorry. Should have read the entire post.

I haven't tried it but the developer has a beta version of the app that says it does reminders too. I only noticed it in the "More from developer" section when I clicked your link.

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#3713 22-01-2013 2:29pm

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dougm1970 wrote: »

is there any app that would be similar to tv guide or sky+ app where i can see a listing of uk and ireland tv.....AND...be able to click on an upcoming programme and set a reminder ??

i should add that i have zeebox installed which is almost very good...but...the notifications cant be set say 15 mins before and the notification sound is very low...very low...and no obvious way to change that....landscape grid view would be good too

Keoli TV should do all of the above

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#3714 22-01-2013 5:55pm

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Sliding Messaging got an update today and while not lightning quick, there's definitely an improvement.

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#3715 22-01-2013 5:56pm

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I find TV listings Ireland very good. Play store

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#3716 22-01-2013 10:41pm

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Anyone recommend a good keyboard that predicts words, but works in every text field? I use swiftkey, but it doesn't give me predictions when typing on boards, or internet forums. Just for messages.

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#3717 22-01-2013 11:01pm

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SwiftKey predicts on touch. boards. ie for me

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#3718 23-01-2013 12:23am

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Idleater wrote: »

SwiftKey predicts on touch. boards. ie for me

I hate the touch version, I use the full site. Although, might use touch if the keyboard works

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#3719 23-01-2013 12:42am

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Simona1986 wrote: »

I can't get this to work. The website is just saying that "The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories."?

Follow this guide, simples

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#3720 23-01-2013 11:00am

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Cienciano wrote: »

Anyone recommend a good keyboard that predicts words, but works in every text field? I use swiftkey, but it doesn't give me predictions when typing on boards, or internet forums. Just for messages.

Swiftkey works across the board for me, only places I have noticed it not predicting text is URL fields and username/password fields.

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#3721 23-01-2013 11:09am

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Anyone use pocket casts podcast player and find it not working for the last week?

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