Must Have Android Apps and Games?

Occono · 07-01-2014 11:45PM

Banjo String wrote: »

Anyone any recommended apps for playing audio books?

I'm playing them through stock music player atm , but it's doing my head in that it doesn't seem to save my position, but starts from the beginning of the chapter each time I leave and return to the app :mad:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ak.alizandro.smartaudiobookplayer&hl=en

OneOfThem Stumbled · 10-01-2014 02:41PM

The Android app I find is must-have is Hailo.

However I'm also trying to help amateur start-ups like Jugger Match by installing to help boost the profile of such groups (provided that it's free, of course)

evolutionqy7 · 10-01-2014 02:59PM

Fluffy88 wrote: »

Timely just recently has been made a free App as the company has been acquired by Google.

It's a very pretty alarm app with Cloud sync between devices and options regarding snoozing & alarm puzzles.

Timely was always free. With in app purchases to expand customization and functions

Fluffy88 · 10-01-2014 03:02PM

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Timely was always free. With in app purchases to expand customization and functions

Sorry my phrasing might have been slightly misleading.
The app is now completely free, with all features unlocked.

dahat · 12-01-2014 04:01PM

Is Cabbage still worth getting or is there a similar app around?

12-01-2014 04:17PM

It seems to be either TextDroid or Cabbage.

jgbyr · 12-01-2014 04:20PM

I can't send webtexts any more using cabbage (I'm with vodafone). I did post at the time in the cabbage thread but got no reply, so it looks like the app is no longer supported.**edit** I had the paid version.

wotzgoingon · 12-01-2014 04:22PM

I used to use cabbage but the last two networks I have been on let me send unlimited texts, so I have no need for it any more. I did buy the paid versions as well to support the developer, which I think most people should do if they use or used it.

seligehgit · 12-01-2014 10:01PM

Got 5 euro promotional credit on app store,any recommendations for a cool app?

killbillvol2 · 12-01-2014 10:07PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I used to use cabbage but the last two networks I have been on let me send unlimited texts, so I have no need for it any more. I did buy the paid versions as well to support the developer, which I think most people should do if they use or used it.

I still find it handy when I'm abroad. Saves me a fortune.

Fresh Pots · 12-01-2014 10:08PM

seligehgit wrote: »

Got 5 euro promotional credit on app store,any recommendations for a cool app?

How did you get the promotional credit?

For just over a fiver you can get the full version on beyondpod. It's great for keeping up to date with all your favorite podcasts if that's your thing.

madmoe · 12-01-2014 10:09PM

seligehgit wrote: »

Got 5 euro promotional credit on app store,any recommendations for a cool app?

Any tips on getting this as well mate!?

Professey Chin · 12-01-2014 10:09PM

seligehgit wrote: »

Got 5 euro promotional credit on app store,any recommendations for a cool app?

If you haven't played The Room yet then definitely that. Fantastic game

dulpit · 12-01-2014 10:25PM

TheTechGuy wrote: »

How did you get the promotional credit?

For just over a fiver you can get the full version on beyondpod. It's great for keeping up to date with all your favorite podcasts if that's your thing.

Podcast addict is free (donation version simply removes an ad banner at bottom) and is an excellent option.

seligehgit · 12-01-2014 11:05PM

madmoe wrote: »

Any tips on getting this as well mate!?

Just got notified by a gmail,did'nt do a thing!!Sorry can't be any more help.

seligehgit · 12-01-2014 11:06PM

dulpit wrote: »

Podcast addict is free (donation version simply removes an ad banner at bottom) and is an excellent option.

Already bought beyond podcast,really good.Thanks a mill for the advice.

b318isp · 13-01-2014 10:11AM

jgbyr wrote: »

I can't send webtexts any more using cabbage (I'm with vodafone). I did post at the time in the cabbage thread but got no reply, so it looks like the app is no longer supported.**edit** I had the paid version.

It is still supported - there was a recent update for fix an O2 issue. I believe that a Vodafone Captcha solution was developed, but I don't know if it works successfully.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cabbagetexter.android.cabbagecaptcha

jgbyr · 13-01-2014 10:47AM

b318isp wrote: »

It is still supported - there was a recent update for fix an O2 issue. I believe that a Vodafone Captcha solution was developed, but I don't know if it works successfully.

It worked fine with the captcha up to December but now when it comes to reading the captcha, the app crashes every time. I've posted this but got no response.

b318isp · 13-01-2014 11:38AM

jgbyr wrote: »

It worked fine with the captcha up to December but now when it comes to reading the captcha, the app crashes every time. I've posted this but got no response.

The O2 update took a while too, so persevere!

jgbyr · 15-01-2014 10:19AM

Can anyone recommend an app to transfer files 500MB - 1GB between two Android devices using home wifi.
I've tried ES File Explorer but it keeps failing half way through. I know I could connect the devices to the pc & transfer that way but I was thinking a direct transfer would be easier. Thanks.

beardo81 · 15-01-2014 10:39AM

There's an app called Fast File Transfer, might do the job

jgbyr wrote: »

Can anyone recommend an app to transfer files 500MB - 1GB between two Android devices using home wifi.
I've tried ES File Explorer but it keeps failing half way through. I know I could connect the devices to the pc & transfer that way but I was thinking a direct transfer would be easier. Thanks.

Fluffy88 · 15-01-2014 10:46AM

jgbyr wrote: »

Can anyone recommend an app to transfer files 500MB - 1GB between two Android devices using home wifi.
I've tried ES File Explorer but it keeps failing half way through. I know I could connect the devices to the pc & transfer that way but I was thinking a direct transfer would be easier. Thanks.

You could try using a DLNA app.
I think BubbleUpnP allows you to transfer files.

Handy for file transfers and if you have DLNA devices at home then you'll probably use the app for music/movies/pictures from time to time.

Vinz Mesrine · 15-01-2014 10:57AM

jgbyr wrote: »

Can anyone recommend an app to transfer files 500MB - 1GB between two Android devices using home wifi.
I've tried ES File Explorer but it keeps failing half way through. I know I could connect the devices to the pc & transfer that way but I was thinking a direct transfer would be easier. Thanks.

Give Super beam a shot. I find it works really well and incredibly fast.

jgbyr · 15-01-2014 01:59PM

Vinz Mesrine wrote: »

Give Super beam a shot. I find it works really well and incredibly fast.

Thanks to Beardo81 ,Fluffy88 & Vinz Mesrine for your suggestions. I had a look at them & Super beam seemed the easiest to set up for my requirements. It worked perfectly.
Thanks again for all the suggestions.