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Title: Recommended android apps
Post by: mrapoc on Nov 23, 2010, 01:02:25
I aim for a compilation of our must have android apps.

No small talk, literally:

Name of app:
URL:
Purpose of app:
Why I like it:

Something like that :)

Include everything from games to battery extenders :)

Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: vitriol on Nov 29, 2010, 21:25:31
APP : 3G Watchdog
URL : http://www.androlib.com/android.application.net-rgruet-android-g3watchdog-zzA.aspx
Purpose : Keep an eye on your mobile data usage, warnings can be setup so you don't exeed your monthly data limit.  Totally customisable and comes with widgets for your home screen  :thumb:
Why I like it : Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: vitriol on Nov 29, 2010, 21:31:39
APP : RAC Traffic
URL : http://uk.androlib.com/android.application.ractravel-app-pDCi.aspx
Purpose : Gives you a heads up on potential traffic problems in your area.  Uses GPS to pinpoint your location and show you problems in your area.  Has proved invaluable this week with all the snow up here in the North East.
Why I like it : Easy to use, accurate information from the RAC direct to your phone.

Note : This is not a sat nav application.
Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: vitriol on Nov 29, 2010, 21:36:25
App : Yell.com
URL : http://uk.androlib.com/android.application.com-yell-launcher2-jwBAq.aspx
Purpose : The yellow pages on your mobile phone, find what you need where ever you are.  Uses GPS services to give you local search results.
Why I like it : Invaluable tool.  Never call an expensive 118 number again.
Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: vitriol on Nov 29, 2010, 21:40:24
App : Jewels
URL : http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-mhgames-jewels-zADz.aspx
Purpose : Fun, popular game, similar to PopCap games Bejeweled.
Why I like it : Addictive game to help pass the time, especially in Airports.
Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: vitriol on Nov 29, 2010, 21:43:22
App : Colornote
URL : http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-socialnmobile-dictapps-notepad-color-note-zBit.aspx
Pupose : Very useful, note taking and list making application.  The ability to set reminders is great.
Why I like it : I haven't found a better featured note taking application.


Thats it from me for a while, I'm all app'd out. 
Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: mrapoc on Dec 17, 2010, 20:26:32
App : JuicePlotter
URL : http://latedroid.com/juiceplotter
Pupose : Tracks battery life on a graph. Widget to show accurate amount of time left on battery based on current power draw.
Why I like it : Free and allows me to see how long is left on battery :)
Title: Re: Recommended android apps
Post by: mrapoc on Dec 17, 2010, 20:27:59
App : RoboDefence
URL : http://androidandme.com/2009/05/reviews/robo-defense-120-levels-of-tower-defense-madness/
Pupose : Free and paid version available. Tower defence style game
Why I like it : A good bit of fun, upgrades etc. to keep you busy. I bought mine  :)