best programs for android?

**perris** · February 16th, 2010

he guys, am looking into an android, would like to know best must have programs, paid and free

I know it's got free gps through google, that looks great

iphone has some terrific things like a very accurate dynometer and a bunch of games

so what's good for android?

**dubstar** · February 27th, 2010

Barcode Scanner for price hunting, Astrid (syncs with Remember The Milk online), Ringdroid for mp3 editing to ring tones

**chastity** · February 27th, 2010

all free, though some may have a pay version as well

sms backup
advanced task manager
droidlight
ak notepad
tip calc (coffee cup icon)
where's my droid
zedge
oi file manager
antivirus (don't remember the name)

**Tuffgong4** · April 6th, 2010

Astro Fileexplorer
Handcent SMS
Google Goggles
Google Gesture Search
Titanium Backup
Ak Notepad
Google Maps w Navigation (if you are running 2.1)
Quick Boot (rooted)
Urbanspoon
Amazon
Wifi Tether

I can't add anymore, but XDA Developers is the place to be for the newest and best on ANY platform except the Iphone, but who wants that

**Heeter** · April 7th, 2010

SPC - Super Private Conversation
ConvertDroid
The Weather Channel
ESPN Sports ticker

Heeter

**Aprox** · April 20th, 2010

Handcent Messaging
Facebook (official app)
Google Sky map
N1 Torch (For Nexus One only - must have root also)
Pandora
Flixter Movies (Awesome app for looking up movies and trailers)
ScummVM (emulator for older scumm based games Lucas Arts games - monkey island series, etc)
Subsonic (free steaming of music from home computer to mobile)
Titanium Backup (priceless)
ShopSavvy (Barcode scanner)

There are ton's more too.

**Terrahertz** · April 27th, 2010

Originally Posted by chastity

all free, though some may have a pay version as well

sms backup
advanced task manager
droidlight
ak notepad
tip calc (coffee cup icon)
where's my droid
zedge
oi file manager
antivirus (don't remember the name)

Is an antivirus really necessary? Last time I ran the one that came with my motorola smartphone it bogged down performance. If there are attacks on these phones they aren't widespread or I just have not heard of them.

**chastity** · April 27th, 2010

good chance not really but doesn't seem have any real effect on the speed of the phone. I could always install it I guess but figure it offers a bit more peace of mind that its protected

**Terrahertz** · April 27th, 2010

Originally Posted by chastity

good chance not really but doesn't seem have any real effect on the speed of the phone. I could always install it I guess but figure it offers a bit more peace of mind that its protected

Understood.

I also plan to jump into the droid world. Thinking of getting a motorola flip in two weeks[AT&T].

**Aprox** · April 27th, 2010

I don't have any experience with the Android virus scanners as I don't see the need personally as most apps that could damage your system would need to request root access which has to be approved by the user. Similar to UAC in windows vista and 7.

However if you do choose to use one, you might need to be aware that there could be battery life and performance implications for running such an app in the background.

**Terrahertz** · May 6th, 2010

Took a look at the flip and I think I'll wait. AT&T has totally sabotaged the flip because of their deal with Apple. I really can't wait for this stupid exclusive crap to be over. Android 1.6? Really AT&T?

jingshen · July 7th, 2010

Skype app, make call skype to skype is absolutely free of cost.

**perris** · March 2nd, 2011

finally gave up waiting for windows 7 and got meself an evo

loving this thing after coming from windows 6.2, having too much fun figuring things out

anyone have any tips to use right off the bat?

**zeke_mo** · March 2nd, 2011

grow a beard

**perris** · March 3rd, 2011

Originally Posted by zeke_mo

grow a beard

grew that beard but this did not give me android joy as you suggested it might

anyway, I've been told there's a video chat that can work between iphone and android, anyone know what this is?

**Johnny** · March 4th, 2011

Winamp ... Android Media Player - Winamp for Android™ - Winamp

**perris** · March 4th, 2011

Originally Posted by Johnny

Winamp ... Android Media Player - Winamp for Android™ - Winamp

now that's interesting, one of the biggest flaws in this device is the miserable music player, does the winamp have an eq and a better gain then the native player?

**BouncingSoul** · March 7th, 2011

Just my $0.02 ... I've been using DoubleTwist for music but I'm giving Winamp a try now. Best thing about DT was it could overlay the player controls on top of the unlock slider and pattern lock that I have. Which is awesome since I'd never need to unlock the phone to change tracks. Either Winamp doesn't have this or I don't know how to turn it on. I'll keep playing, but so far it's pretty good.

indybail · April 6th, 2011

I can't live or run my my business without my Android. Something important, although not a specific app to me is it is https capable. Apps I enjoy or find useful are:

Files Anywhere (awesome)
Weather Bug
Local News Apps
Facebook
XRay Scanner (a lot of laughs)
Pandora

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,231 Reputation: 4333 Power: 288	best programs for android? he guys, am looking into an android, would like to know best must have programs, paid and free I know it's got free gps through google, that looks great iphone has some terrific things like a very accurate dynometer and a bunch of games so what's good for android? IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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chastity OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2002 Location: Arizona near the Grand Canyon Posts: 2,097 Reputation: 613 Power: 143	Re: best programs for android? all free, though some may have a pay version as well sms backup advanced task manager droidlight ak notepad tip calc (coffee cup icon) where's my droid zedge oi file manager antivirus (don't remember the name)

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Tuffgong4 The Donger Need Food!!!! Joined: June 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,465 Reputation: 840 Power: 150	Re: best programs for android? Astro Fileexplorer Handcent SMS Google Goggles Google Gesture Search Titanium Backup Ak Notepad Google Maps w Navigation (if you are running 2.1) Quick Boot (rooted) Urbanspoon Amazon Wifi Tether I can't add anymore, but XDA Developers is the place to be for the newest and best on ANY platform except the Iphone, but who wants that Home Intel E6600 \ Abit AB9 Pro \ 4 gig Corsair DDR2-667 \ EVGA 9800GT \ HDD 1 320GB sata + 1 1.5TB sata \ 1 1TB backup drive / Samsung S183L SATA DVD-RW \ Windows 7 Pro x64 Laptop Asus UL30VT\ Intel CULV SU7300 \ 4GB Ram \ Intel Integrated + Nvidia 200m \ 500GB HDD \ 13.3 inch LED \ Windows 7 Premium x64

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Aprox OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: August 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 2036 Power: 138	Re: best programs for android? Handcent Messaging Facebook (official app) Google Sky map N1 Torch (For Nexus One only - must have root also) Pandora Flixter Movies (Awesome app for looking up movies and trailers) ScummVM (emulator for older scumm based games Lucas Arts games - monkey island series, etc) Subsonic (free steaming of music from home computer to mobile) Titanium Backup (priceless) ShopSavvy (Barcode scanner) There are ton's more too.

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Terrahertz Extinction Agenda Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 968 Reputation: 294 Power: 131	Re: best programs for android? Originally Posted by chastity all free, though some may have a pay version as well sms backup advanced task manager droidlight ak notepad tip calc (coffee cup icon) where's my droid zedge oi file manager antivirus (don't remember the name) Is an antivirus really necessary? Last time I ran the one that came with my motorola smartphone it bogged down performance. If there are attacks on these phones they aren't widespread or I just have not heard of them. INSTALLATION & ADMINISTRATION

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chastity OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2002 Location: Arizona near the Grand Canyon Posts: 2,097 Reputation: 613 Power: 143	Re: best programs for android? good chance not really but doesn't seem have any real effect on the speed of the phone. I could always install it I guess but figure it offers a bit more peace of mind that its protected

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Terrahertz Extinction Agenda Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 968 Reputation: 294 Power: 131	Re: best programs for android? Originally Posted by chastity good chance not really but doesn't seem have any real effect on the speed of the phone. I could always install it I guess but figure it offers a bit more peace of mind that its protected Understood. I also plan to jump into the droid world. Thinking of getting a motorola flip in two weeks[AT&T]. INSTALLATION & ADMINISTRATION

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Aprox OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: August 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 2036 Power: 138	Re: best programs for android? I don't have any experience with the Android virus scanners as I don't see the need personally as most apps that could damage your system would need to request root access which has to be approved by the user. Similar to UAC in windows vista and 7. However if you do choose to use one, you might need to be aware that there could be battery life and performance implications for running such an app in the background.

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Terrahertz Extinction Agenda Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 968 Reputation: 294 Power: 131	Re: best programs for android? Took a look at the flip and I think I'll wait. AT&T has totally sabotaged the flip because of their deal with Apple. I really can't wait for this stupid exclusive crap to be over. Android 1.6? Really AT&T? INSTALLATION & ADMINISTRATION

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jingshen OSNN Junior Addict Joined: June 2010 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Power: 0	Re: best programs for android? Skype app, make call skype to skype is absolutely free of cost.

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,231 Reputation: 4333 Power: 288	Re: best programs for android? finally gave up waiting for windows 7 and got meself an evo loving this thing after coming from windows 6.2, having too much fun figuring things out anyone have any tips to use right off the bat? IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,231 Reputation: 4333 Power: 288	Re: best programs for android? Originally Posted by zeke_mo grow a beard grew that beard but this did not give me android joy as you suggested it might anyway, I've been told there's a video chat that can work between iphone and android, anyone know what this is? IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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