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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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#9272 02-06-2016 03:23PM

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youcancallmeal wrote: »

I'm trying it out now, seems pretty good so far. One thing I think is missing is autofill password on chrome mobile, works fine on desktop chrome

You can use their browser app, but there's also a keyboard and / or service you can enable from the app settings

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#9273 02-06-2016 04:52PM

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Lads what's the best Facebook messenger app bar the official one?

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#9274 03-06-2016 07:15AM

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For Subway Surfer recovering addicts, the developers have released their new game, Blades of Brim.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sybogames.brim

Still an endless runner, but with added combat, combos, wall running, branching paths....

It's very very good.

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#9275 03-06-2016 07:23AM

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#9276 04-06-2016 10:07PM

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Android-n-ify is a must for any rooted lollipop or marshmallow phone.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-android-n-ify-features-t3345091

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#9277 06-06-2016 08:52PM

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Anyone know any apps that will tell me if my phone is sim locked or not?

Heading overseas on a trip soon, and would like to be able to throw in a local SIM to the phone.

Dont have access to a different carrier SIM, and would like to take the necessary steps needed if it is locked before I head off.

Cheers.

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#9278 06-06-2016 09:24PM

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Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Anyone know any apps that will tell me if my phone is sim locked or not?

Heading overseas on a trip soon, and would like to be able to throw in a local SIM to the phone.

Dont have access to a different carrier SIM, and would like to take the necessary steps needed if it is locked before I head off.

Cheers.

Don't know if there is apps for it.

But if you bought the phone from a network provider, it is more than likely locked to that network.

Just request an Unlock code from your provider.

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#9279 06-06-2016 09:55PM

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Or you could say which phone it is and ask in HERE about unlocking it.

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#9280 06-06-2016 09:58PM

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Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Anyone know any apps that will tell me if my phone is sim locked or not?

Heading overseas on a trip soon, and would like to be able to throw in a local SIM to the phone.

Dont have access to a different carrier SIM, and would like to take the necessary steps needed if it is locked before I head off.

Cheers.

If you have any friends or relatives in your house, put their sim in your phone.

Edit: Sorry, just saw you don't have access.

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#9281 07-06-2016 01:06AM

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Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Anyone know any apps that will tell me if my phone is sim locked or not?

Heading overseas on a trip soon, and would like to be able to throw in a local SIM to the phone.

Dont have access to a different carrier SIM, and would like to take the necessary steps needed if it is locked before I head off.

Cheers.

google the service menu number for your phone, you'll find out from that

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#9282 08-06-2016 10:14PM

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I loved Hitman GO and Lara Croft GO, so I'm happy to see that Deus Ex GO has been announced. Launch teaser below, coming out during the Summer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uRJwWkQr8k

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#9283 12-06-2016 12:27AM

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Saw a game called Traffic Rider on the Play store with a rating of 4.7 so I said I'd give it a go.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skgames.trafficrider

It's a first person traffic dodging game on bikes with really nice graphics.
You start off with a scooter and can work your way up to super bikes.

The game does have adds and in all purchases but I find it you restart a race rather than continuing you get around the ads.

Pretty addictive and satisfying game!

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#9284 16-06-2016 10:51AM

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Hi folks, someone may be able to help me out with a search for specific type of apps,as I'm going traveling for next 10 weeks. I'm on a S7.

Is there a recommended/dedicated podcast app for Android? One where I can download them when I'm in WiFi, then listen back... I use my iPad for this for when I'm driving, but never came across a good one for Android.

Also, can anyone recommend a good dictating app? During my travels, I would love to verbally record my experiences each day.

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#9285 16-06-2016 10:51AM

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Hi folks, someone may be able to help me out with a search for specific type of apps,as I'm going traveling for next 10 weeks. I'm on a S7.

Is there a recommended/dedicated podcast app for Android? One where I can download them when I'm in WiFi, then listen back... I use my iPad for this for when I'm driving, but never came across a good one for Android.

Also, can anyone recommend a good dictating app? During my travels, I would love to verbally record my experiences each day.

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#9286 16-06-2016 10:52AM

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chases0102 wrote: »

Hi folks, someone may be able to help me out with a search for specific type of apps,as I'm going traveling for next 10 weeks. I'm on a S7.

Is there a recommended/dedicated podcast app for Android? One where I can download them when I'm in WiFi, then listen back... I use my iPad for this for when I'm driving, but never came across a good one for Android.

Also, can anyone recommend a good dictating app? During my travels, I would love to verbally record my experiences each day.

I use Pocket Casts. Has everything I want and does what you're asking. Well worth the couple of euro.

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#9287 16-06-2016 11:11AM

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Another vote for pocket casts - great app. Link here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts

A free alternative that I used for quite some time was https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bambuna.podcastaddict, had no issues with it. The UI was quite ugly at the time, may have changed in the last few years...

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#9288 16-06-2016 11:12AM

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BeyondPod is the best imo. Player fm is good too.

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#9289 16-06-2016 11:49AM

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+1 for BeyondPod as well. Pocketcasts is good as well, but I slightly preferred the BeyondPod UI.

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#9290 16-06-2016 11:50AM

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#9291 16-06-2016 11:52AM

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+1 for Player FM. Might have a look at a few alternatives.

Would love to be able to specify a min/max length of a podcast before auto download kicks in...

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#9292 16-06-2016 12:38PM

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+1 fot podcast addict that's the only one I've stuck with, always reliable and has an online radio player built in too.

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#9293 16-06-2016 12:47PM

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Use doubletwist for podcasts and never had an issue

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#9294 16-06-2016 01:15PM

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#9295 16-06-2016 08:17PM

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Podcast Addict is the best one to use if you're used to getting your podcasts from iTunes as it has access to the iTunes podcast search engine.

This too shall pass.

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#9296 16-06-2016 08:54PM

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This War of Mine is only 2.99 on playstore now.

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#9297 17-06-2016 07:38AM

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flazio wrote: »

Podcast Addict is the best one to use if you're used to getting your podcasts from iTunes as it has access to the iTunes podcast search engine.

Alternatively you can add the rss of any itunes link by using this site: http://itunes.so-nik.com/.

Pain in the ass? Yes, but handy site to have to hand...

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#9298 20-06-2016 09:36PM

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Poweramp Full Version Unlocker now only €0.50

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#9299 21-06-2016 08:37AM

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I've used poweramp for ages, really like it.

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#9300 21-06-2016 11:18AM

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corkie wrote: »

Poweramp Full Version Unlocker now only €0.50

Zombienosh wrote: »

I've used poweramp for ages, really like it.

Always found it weird how Poweramp does not support DLNA.

If it did it would be immense.

speaking of which:anyone know any good DLNA playback apps?

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#9301 21-06-2016 11:37AM

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Tinder Surprise wrote:

speaking of which:anyone know any good DLNA playback apps?

AFAIK Localcast does

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