Must Have Android Apps and Games?

Mr E · 12-10-2011 06:07AM

A bunch of trip advisor apps are now free (looks like they were just released, not sure if they are permanently free).

Cities include: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Chicago, Florence, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington D.C.

http://www.talkandroid.com/66257-20-city-guide-apps-released-by-tripadvisor/

PogMoThoin · 12-10-2011 09:02AM

For any usenet users this is an amazing app that brings together Sabnzb, Sickbeard and Couchpotato in one place. Beautiful well polished app, works well. Irish dev too so well worth half the price of a pint.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beanian.hub&feature=search_result

Luckycharm · 12-10-2011 01:22PM

I was talking to someone yesterday who said that with Iphone 4 there was an app where you could talk free/video call other Iphone 4 or IPAD users anywhere in the world is there anything similar with Android?

Professey Chin · 12-10-2011 01:24PM

Luckycharm wrote: »

I was talking to someone yesterday who said that with Iphone 4 there was an app where you could talk free/video call other Iphone 4 or IPAD users anywhere in the world is there anything similar with Android?

Thatd be facetime. You could use Google talk or Skype for video

madmoe · 12-10-2011 01:33PM

Anyone know a solid Android Bittorrent client?

Cheers,
M

mickoneill30 · 12-10-2011 01:53PM

madmoe wrote: »

Anyone know a solid Android Bittorrent client?

Cheers,
M

I've found this handy for my "linux isos" when abroad.

https://market.android.com/details?id=hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.lite&feature=search_result

calex71 · 12-10-2011 02:00PM

Might have been mentioned already but a search turned up nothing.

For those stuck on lower versions of android, the 2.3 launcher is worth looking at
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moo.android.launcher.gingerbread&feature=search_result

No rooting required, works really well on my 2.1 SE X8

madmoe · 12-10-2011 02:03PM

mickoneill30 wrote: »

I've found this handy for my "linux isos" when abroad.

https://market.android.com/details?id=hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.lite&feature=search_result

Many thanks! Just tried it there on my Sensation and all looks go so far! Need to try it on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 later :-)

thirtythirty · 12-10-2011 02:06PM

madmoe wrote: »

Many thanks! Just tried it there on my Sensation and all looks go so far! Need to try it on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 later :-)

uTorrent's better I think - no speed download limit. I've had over 1mb/sec

madmoe · 12-10-2011 02:08PM

spottyelephant wrote: »

uTorrent's better I think - no speed download limit. I've had over 1mb/sec

I didn't think they had a native Android client??

thirtythirty · 12-10-2011 02:19PM

madmoe wrote: »

I didn't think they had a native Android client??

I'm sure I have it on my Transformer! Maybe it is tTorrent..

brian ireland · 12-10-2011 09:16PM

Only tried once but says their is a location beside my house I did not know about!! Might help me slow down.

Luckycharm · 13-10-2011 09:16PM

Mega Chin wrote: »

Thatd be facetime. You could use Google talk or Skype for video

Any link for google talk could not find tks

Professey Chin · 13-10-2011 09:16PM

Should just be an app pre-installed on your phone called Talk

kearneybobs · 13-10-2011 09:41PM

Luckycharm wrote: »

Any link for google talk could not find tks

Mega Chin wrote: »

Should just be an app pre-installed on your phone called Talk

You cant call through the google talk app afaik, only IM. For calls you'd need google voice, which isn't working in Ireland, i think. Or Skype, which works over 3G aswell as wifi.

budgemook · 13-10-2011 09:48PM

kearneybobs wrote: »

You cant call through the google talk app afaik, only IM. For calls you'd need google voice, which isn't working in Ireland, i think. Or Skype, which works over 3G aswell as wifi.

Not sure if Skype works over 3G on all networks.

Google Talk is pre installed, it's called talk. You can do video chats but you need Android 2.3.4 for this. I haven't upgraded from 2.3.3 yet so haven't tested.

srsly78 · 14-10-2011 12:05PM

kearneybobs wrote: »

You cant call through the google talk app afaik, only IM. For calls you'd need google voice, which isn't working in Ireland, i think. Or Skype, which works over 3G aswell as wifi.

With android 2.3.4 you can do voice chat with your google talk contacts (and video chat if supported by phone).

Google voice is a different thing.

kearneybobs · 14-10-2011 12:34PM

srsly78 wrote: »

With android 2.3.4 you can do voice chat with your google talk contacts (and video chat if supported by phone).

Google voice is a different thing.

Ah, I'm running 2.3.3 so that's why I cant get to allow me to call my contacts. Might update to a newer rom and see what it's like.

_Whimsical_ · 14-10-2011 02:23PM

Swipepad is a very handy and clever app that allows you open a range of apps of your choice from inside another app.
Eg you're using the browser but want to send a text or make a note.With swipe pad rather than closing the browser and returning to the home screen you can open the text app/notepad/whatever from within the browser from a menu activated by a swipe and you return to the browser with just one click when your done.
Highly recommended . I would already be lost without it and I'm only using it for a week.

eoferrall · 14-10-2011 02:39PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Swipepad is a very handy and clever app that allows you open a range of apps of your choice from inside another app.
Eg you're using the browser but want to send a text or make a note.With swipe pad rather than closing the browser and returning to the home screen you can open the text app/notepad/whatever from within the browser from a menu activated by a swipe and you return to the browser with just one click when your done.
Highly recommended . I would already be lost without it and I'm only using it for a week.

use it myself, tho initally annoyed me as I had it swipe area where I scrolled so kept opening it accidentally. moved it and couldn't be happier. great little app.

talla · 22-10-2011 07:34PM

Didn't see any mention of pocket casts , brilliant podcast app. Used to use on iPhone and delighted to see there is an android version. Subscribe and download to all your favourite podcasts, option to stream the podcasts instead of downloading, very simple interface for navigation, widgets for controlling on lock screen etc. can't recommend highly enough.

The_B_Man · 22-10-2011 09:48PM

Actually, is there an app where I can read the BOFH?

The Sparrow · 22-10-2011 11:18PM

The_B_Man wrote: »

Actually, is there an app where I can read the BOFH?

What is the BOFH?

JohnK · 22-10-2011 11:25PM

BOFH is Bastard Operator From Hell

http://www.theregister.co.uk/odds/bofh/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastard_Operator_From_Hell

robinph · 22-10-2011 11:55PM

The_B_Man wrote: »

Actually, is there an app where I can read the BOFH?

The Register app

the whole year inn · 23-10-2011 02:17AM

eoferrall wrote: »

use it myself, tho initally annoyed me as I had it swipe area where I scrolled so kept opening it accidentally. moved it and couldn't be happier. great little app.

I usually just press and hold the home button,it pulls up all the receny apps that where opened works for me.

tallaghtmick · 23-10-2011 09:02AM

Any apps that unlock a samsung europa?

eoferrall · 23-10-2011 04:08PM

gob_smacked wrote: »

I usually just press and hold the home button,it pulls up all the receny apps that where opened works for me.

yeah but what if not there? it's very handy having a permanent link to apps with one swipe of the finger the app is open and ready for use. very quick and easy.

BenEadir · 24-10-2011 02:34PM

talla wrote: »

Didn't see any mention of pocket casts , brilliant podcast app. Used to use on iPhone and delighted to see there is an android version. Subscribe and download to all your favourite podcasts, option to stream the podcasts instead of downloading, very simple interface for navigation, widgets for controlling on lock screen etc. can't recommend highly enough.

Hi Talla,

It's a very nice app but doesn't have "Ireland" as a country. I'm a Newstalk fan. Is there some way I can import Newstalk Podcasts into this app? I've tried importing http://media.newstalk.ie/podcast/26936/ using the "Import Podcast" function but no joy. Any ideas?

Ben

dulpit · 24-10-2011 02:38PM

BenEadir wrote: »

Hi Talla,

It's a very nice app but doesn't have "Ireland" as a country. I'm a Newstalk fan. Is there some way I can import Newstalk Podcasts into this app? I've tried importing http://media.newstalk.ie/podcast/26936/ using the "Import Podcast" function but no joy. Any ideas?

Ben

Maybe try the xml file?

http://media.newstalk.ie/podcast_xml.php?id=8620

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