Must Have Android Apps and Games?

Sonics2k · 15-10-2014 4:59pm

Androidify just got a nice big update to version 2.0. Worth it for a bit of fun. Also, sneaky timing considering the apparent 5.0 update today.

corkie · 15-10-2014 7:58pm

Anyone else have problems with google play taking ages to update apps today (15 Oct) or is it just my midband connection?

Thecageyone · 15-10-2014 8:44pm

Just hit update on mine and it flew through them. There was only 3 apps needed updating though, may have been very small files I didn't check.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 16-10-2014 9:41am

Swiftkey is lagging a lot for me, very frustrating. What other options are out there for android keyboards?

Amalgam · 16-10-2014 12:31pm

Round & Workout Timer (+)
MedNotesMP / MedNotes Plus

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I need little audio nudges to keep me going in this colder weather..

This app is great for that. The rounds can have rest times, any one round at any time can be irregular, same for rest periods, or just set them to zero, as I have for my routine below.

A stackable, irregular timer with alerts is useful for just about anything, not just exercise. Impossible to get a watch that can do this, sadly.

For the Pedants, I am aware that I misspelled Elliptical. Have a nice day!

Rucking_Fetard · 16-10-2014 1:22pm

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins

Digital Solitude · 16-10-2014 4:58pm

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Swiftkey is lagging a lot for me, very frustrating. What other options are out there for android keyboards?

I switched from Swiftkey to the Google Keyboard a few months ago, wouldn't go back now.

TouchPal is also fast if you type a lot of emoticons

Fresh Pots · 26-10-2014 9:14pm

Firetube, it's YouTube as a music player. Handy for listening to YouTube music while browsing boards!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.palmerin.firetube

Digital Solitude · 27-10-2014 12:15am

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Firetube, it's YouTube as a music player. Handy for listening to YouTube music while browsing boards!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.palmerin.firetube

Is it a video player or sound only?

cfeeneyinterior · 27-10-2014 12:20am

Brilliant... Wanted this for ages.

Fresh Pots · 27-10-2014 9:06am

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Is it a video player or sound only?

Sound only. It just loads up a thumbnail of the video and plays the audio.

Edit:just realised there is an option to view video too if you choose so I'm not sure if it downloads the video regardless of whether you want to watch it or not.

jozi · 27-10-2014 12:06pm

Item not found when I click the above link

Mr E · 27-10-2014 12:38pm

Pulled by Google I'd say....

Dozen Wicked Words · 27-10-2014 12:40pm

Is it the firetube link? Working fine for me when I click on it on my phone

Edit: Not on my laptop though, says requested link not found.

seligehgit · 27-10-2014 12:54pm

Comes up as riskware when lookout scans the apk?

Fresh Pots · 27-10-2014 2:42pm

Mr E wrote: »

Pulled by Google I'd say....

Yep, that's a shame, it's a fairly handy app. Doubt it's in googles plans to bring in a feature like that. At least not for free anyway. Google music key is probably coming soon.

_Whimsical_ · 27-10-2014 2:45pm

This does the same, allows you to play youtube vid in the background so you can listen to it while browsing through your phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.com.freedi.youtube.player

Lifehacker link :http://lifehacker.com/freedi-youtube-player-enables-background-youtube-videos-1648454725

Mantis Toboggan · 28-10-2014 8:55pm

Just released today - Google's very own fitness app called Fit to keep all those fitness fanatic's happy.

Seems very decent so far!!

daytob · 28-10-2014 8:57pm

got my beta application for here maps by nokia today.
will see if its any use

G1032 · 31-10-2014 9:56am

Z Launcher Beta from Nokia

Thargor · 31-10-2014 12:10pm

G1032 wrote: »

Z Launcher Beta from Nokia

That... really doesn't look like something Id want to do to my phone tbh.

Keith186 · 01-11-2014 9:44pm

New Gmail material design app is available (not on PlayStore yet for me).

Just got it there, certainly looks better than the dated old one and adds support for non gmail accounts.

Info
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/31/gmail-5-0-exchange-support-material-design-landed-apk-download/

Apk (signed by Google)
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/gmail/gmail-5-0-1520254-apk/

PS: you need two apks for exchange accounts.

threein99 · 02-11-2014 12:22am

Keith186 wrote: »

New Gmail material design app is available (not on PlayStore yet for me).

Just got it there, certainly looks better than the dated old one and adds support for non gmail accounts.

Info
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/31/gmail-5-0-exchange-support-material-design-landed-apk-download/

Apk (signed by Google)
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/gmail/gmail-5-0-1520254-apk/

PS: you need two apks for exchange accounts.

Any idea how to delete an account form the exchange bit?

Keith186 · 02-11-2014 1:32am

threein99 wrote: »

Any idea how to delete an account form the exchange bit?

Not sure but try android settings (not the app) and go to accounts and sync menu and try turn it off there.

G1032 · 03-11-2014 1:48pm

Thargor wrote: »

That... really doesn't look like something Id want to do to my phone tbh.

How do you mean....'do to your phone'?? It's just a launcher?? Something different for a change...........

G1032 wrote: »

Z Launcher Beta from Nokia

Loving this launcher by the way.

It's a new approach and at least it's something different to the others.

I've been using Nova Prime for as long as I can remember but going to stick with this for a while.

One home screen (although more will probably be added for widget support judging by the demands).

Access all apps/contacts/websites etc via gesture support on home screen.

Missymoohaa · 04-11-2014 5:35pm

G1032 wrote: »

How do you mean....'do to your phone'?? It's just a launcher?? Something different for a change...........

Loving this launcher by the way.

It's a new approach and at least it's something different to the others.

I've been using Nova Prime for as long as I can remember but going to stick with this for a while.

One home screen (although more will probably be added for widget support judging by the demands).

Access all apps/contacts/websites etc via gesture support on home screen.

Hi G1032

I looked up a review of Nokia Z launcher and I really like it. When I clicked on your link it asked me to join the trial which I have done so, and they will be in touch with me soon.??? Did you have to do this? and if so you obviously got it in the end if you are commenting on it. Anyway I was just wondering.

Thargor · 04-11-2014 5:43pm

G1032 wrote: »

How do you mean....'do to your phone'?? It's just a launcher?? Something different for a change...........

Watched the video, didn't like it, seemed like extra work for no reason same as that facebook one. Also Nokia are a dead brand more associated with Microsoft now, wouldn't want them on my shiny new phone.

'do to your phone' is just an expression, if I put a massive spoiler on the back of my little Micra that would be "doing something" to my car

Just personal opinions, glad you're happy with it...

Mr E · 04-11-2014 5:43pm

Mr E wrote: »

After seeing a review for Desert Golfing in Eurogamer (9/10), I had to grab it. Minimalist, but more-ish - a really good mobile game! The clever thing is that there is no reset button or way to start over within the game, so you have to live with your mistakes (and try to recover from them). A bit like real life I suppose.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-10-01-desert-golfing-review
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.captaingames.golf

I'm still playing this, nearly a month (and 750 holes) later! Stupidly addictive.

Getting trickier now though. One hole last night took 35 shots!

coldfire1x · 05-11-2014 10:08am

I am not sure if anti virus is required on Android as I dont use one but just got this email that McAfee is free now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsandroid.suite&cid=160936

daytob · 05-11-2014 10:41am

McAfee anything should be avoided like the clap

Liamalone · 05-11-2014 1:30pm

daytob wrote: »

McAfee anything should be avoided like the clap

And Norton.

G1032 · 05-11-2014 2:05pm

Missymoohaa wrote: »

Hi G1032

I looked up a review of Nokia Z launcher and I really like it. When I clicked on your link it asked me to join the trial which I have done so, and they will be in touch with me soon.??? Did you have to do this? and if so you obviously got it in the end if you are commenting on it. Anyway I was just wondering.

Ya. It took them a day or two to get back to me. You shouldn't have a long wait I'd imagine

Nolars · 05-11-2014 2:14pm

Can you set your background pic to rotate without an app on android from your gallery or do you need an app? thanks

05-11-2014 7:52pm

Material Redesigned Google Maps 9.0

Mantis Toboggan · 05-11-2014 8:13pm

Cools little app I've been using recently is Djay 2

Links into your music on your phone or even spotify and allows you become a DJ

Some cool little features, I find myself just playing around with it for hours, highly recommended.

Missymoohaa · 06-11-2014 5:46pm

I used to have a windows phone and though I didn't like the lack of apps at the time I loved the live tiling of the launcher. I've now got this back on my Android through this App. I loved it so much I bought the paid version. It's really cool and updates the tiles so at a glance you can see tweets, fb posts, gmails etc just by looking at your phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lx.launcher8&hl=en

Turtwig · 07-11-2014 3:56am

Mr E wrote: »

I'm still playing this, nearly a month (and 750 holes) later! Stupidly addictive.

Getting trickier now though. One hole last night took 35 shots!

The hole from hell!

hots · 07-11-2014 12:23pm

Turtwig wrote: »

The hole from hell!

Just downloaded this, very addictive!

dulpit · 07-11-2014 12:30pm

I fear I shall have to purchase this app - definitely worth it gents?

BenEadir · 07-11-2014 12:53pm

dulpit wrote: »

I fear I shall have to purchase this app - definitely worth it gents?

Which app are you referring to?

dulpit · 07-11-2014 1:44pm

BenEadir wrote: »

Which app are you referring to?

The golf one, sorry.

BenEadir · 07-11-2014 1:53pm

dulpit wrote: »

The golf one, sorry.

Yeah, it's simple and fun and reminds me of the old school games I used to play in the 80's like asteroids.

Turtwig · 07-11-2014 2:05pm

dulpit wrote: »

I fear I shall have to purchase this app - definitely worth it gents?

Depends. The only video game I was playing was a few sporadic hours of FIFA here and there. I got this app and within a week I've almost completed 1,000 holes. That's a somewhat unsettling thought. It's a great game. Fantastic escapism! My main tip to anyone would be if you're losing patience take a break. It's so easy to rack up a ridiculously high stroke count on an individual hole that's not really all that difficult. The important thing is not to beat yourself up over it as that only makes things worse. Also, don't forget you have a life outside of golf. Those pork chops would probably have been burnt anyway!

nedd · 07-11-2014 3:14pm

Just the right amount of simple, addictive and annoying.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.retry

b.gud · 07-11-2014 3:18pm

nedd wrote: »

Just the right amount of simple, addictive and annoying.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.retry

Senior manager at Rovio: "Flappy birds is popular, is there anyway we could rip it off without looking too obvious?"
Other employee at Rovio: "Maybe we could use a plane instead of a bird?"
Senior manager at Rovio: "Perfect make it happen"

Ste- · 07-11-2014 3:28pm

b.gud wrote: »

Senior manager at Rovio: "Flappy birds is popular, is there anyway we could rip it off without looking too obvious?"
Other employee at Rovio: "Maybe we could use a plane instead of a bird?"
Senior manager at Rovio: "Perfect make it happen"

This reminds me of a dilbert cartoon.

b.gud · 07-11-2014 3:30pm

Ste- wrote: »

This reminds me of a dilbert cartoon.

At times it's weird how accurate Dilbert strips can be

dulpit · 07-11-2014 3:52pm

Downloaded, so far so good (passed a trip to the toilet nicely, makes a changes from the usual Stick Cricket)

timetogo · 07-11-2014 3:58pm

dulpit wrote: »

Downloaded, so far so good (passed a trip to the toilet nicely, makes a changes from the usual Stick Cricket)

I hope that's an app and not a euphamism.

Turtwig · 08-11-2014 6:29pm

3,001 strokes played in deserting golf. Average 2.76 strokes per hole. That'll do pig.

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