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[Saints-Man]

 

[Socrates11]

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Lifehackers Best Free Apps

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

what is a good IM app that handles AIM, Facebook, and GTalk? I tried looking for Digsby but they don't have an app on Android.

 

[Socrates11]

For anyone who belongs to USAA, they have a wicked app that lets you do all your banking, insurance, etc through it. You can even deposit a check taking a picture of it.

 

[SouthJersey]

what is a good IM app that handles AIM, Facebook, and GTalk? I tried looking for Digsby but they don't have an app on Android.

Trillian was decent. I had it on my old Droid1...don't have it on my DroidX since it became a paid app and I don't really use an IM apps besides gtalk.

 

[gianmarco]

what is a good IM app that handles AIM, Facebook, and GTalk? I tried looking for Digsby but they don't have an app on Android.

eBuddy. Love this program.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

what is a good IM app that handles AIM, Facebook, and GTalk? I tried looking for Digsby but they don't have an app on Android.

Have you tried Meebo?

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Android Trojan Hits China

The Gemini Trojan has been found in a number of Android apps that have been infected and repackaged to look legitimate, and distributed through third-party app stores within China. Some of the apps where the infection has been identified include “Monkey Jump 2,” “Sex Positions,” “President vs. Aliens,” “City Defense,” and “Baseball Superstars 2010.”

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

what is a good IM app that handles AIM, Facebook, and GTalk? I tried looking for Digsby but they don't have an app on Android.

Have you tried Meebo?

Just downloaded it, facebook login fails every time, hmm.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

If you are a runner the best runners app is now free. Its normally 10 bucks so get it even if you aren't a runner quite yet.

Runkeeper Pro - Free

 

[Tiger Fan]

If you are a runner the best runners app is now free. Its normally 10 bucks so get it even if you aren't a runner quite yet.

Runkeeper Pro - Free

The website isn't that descriptive. If I run without my phone, what benefit is there with this app?

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

If you are a runner the best runners app is now free. Its normally 10 bucks so get it even if you aren't a runner quite yet.

Runkeeper Pro - Free

The website isn't that descriptive. If I run without my phone, what benefit is there with this app?

Is this a serious question?

 

[bostonfred]

If you are a runner the best runners app is now free. Its normally 10 bucks so get it even if you aren't a runner quite yet.

Runkeeper Pro - Free

The website isn't that descriptive. If I run without my phone, what benefit is there with this app?

You can get a cheap armband for your phone and use it to track your run using GPS, keep track of your workouts, shout your splits into your ear as you reach different mile markers, give you all kinds of fun statistics and tracking your improvement if you start doing serious training, plus use that same device to play your music, while also keeping a few bucks in the armband if you need to stop for water or something, plus it's your phone so if there's an emergency of some sort you can answer your phone or call an ambulance or whatever might come up. If you train indoors, it won't work, and if you use a heart rate monitor for other stuff, then you probably don't want to carry another device with you. But some of them do cool things like letting you run against yourself on a previous run on the same route. That's fun, but it's also good if you're noticing that you start out too fast then tend to drag during the second half of the run or something - you can really compare whether a slower start will help you more down the line.

 

[Tiger Fan]

If you are a runner the best runners app is now free. Its normally 10 bucks so get it even if you aren't a runner quite yet.

Runkeeper Pro - Free

The website isn't that descriptive. If I run without my phone, what benefit is there with this app?

You can get a cheap armband for your phone and use it to track your run using GPS, keep track of your workouts, shout your splits into your ear as you reach different mile markers, give you all kinds of fun statistics and tracking your improvement if you start doing serious training, plus use that same device to play your music, while also keeping a few bucks in the armband if you need to stop for water or something, plus it's your phone so if there's an emergency of some sort you can answer your phone or call an ambulance or whatever might come up. If you train indoors, it won't work, and if you use a heart rate monitor for other stuff, then you probably don't want to carry another device with you. But some of them do cool things like letting you run against yourself on a previous run on the same route. That's fun, but it's also good if you're noticing that you start out too fast then tend to drag during the second half of the run or something - you can really compare whether a slower start will help you more down the line.

thx

 

[flgator]

Used Runkeeper today. Great app. My only problem is that I do not have unlimited data plan and I am not sure how much data this uses. It seems like it is constantly talking back to the Runkeeper servers to update your location/time/pace.

The reason I think this is I tracked my wife's run with it. She was running and I was on the Runkeeper site watching her progress.

 

[nysportsfan]

Used Runkeeper today. Great app. My only problem is that I do not have unlimited data plan and I am not sure how much data this uses. It seems like it is constantly talking back to the Runkeeper servers to update your location/time/pace.The reason I think this is I tracked my wife's run with it. She was running and I was on the Runkeeper site watching her progress.

Would this run in the background? Seems like it could get creepy. Just thinking outside the box here.

 

[flgator]

Used Runkeeper today. Great app. My only problem is that I do not have unlimited data plan and I am not sure how much data this uses. It seems like it is constantly talking back to the Runkeeper servers to update your location/time/pace.

The reason I think this is I tracked my wife's run with it. She was running and I was on the Runkeeper site watching her progress.

Would this run in the background? Seems like it could get creepy. Just thinking outside the box here.

I checked the services that were running after I quit the app and it was not listed. I found this other app which tracks your runs as well, but may not be as chatty as RunKeeper.

http://www.worksmartlabs.com/cardiotrainer/about.php

I'll give it a try tomorrow and see.

 

[Limp Dogg Bizkits]

Great thread. I'm hooked on angry birds! My gf has a cool racing game on hers that you tilt the screen like a steering wheel. It came free on here but is a pay application. Any other cool games that people are playing?

 

[plymkr]

I like "say my name" (free). I get a lot of calls, and have a baby. If I am feeding the baby or whatever, , I hear them say who is calling, and decide if I need to get up & get it or not. I also use the holster (Droid X) w/ Bluetooth, so I know who is calling w/o taking my phone off of my waist.

 

[belljr]

I like "say my name" (free). I get a lot of calls, and have a baby. If I am feeding the baby or whatever, , I hear them say who is calling, and decide if I need to get up & get it or not. I also use the holster (Droid X) w/ Bluetooth, so I know who is calling w/o taking my phone off of my waist.

You can do this without the app. I'm sure the app is better.

 

[Quez]

Exported by aTrackDog at 16:23:30 2011/01/06

Adobe Flash Player 10.1,10.1.105.7,com.adobe.flashplayer

Adobe Reader,10.0.0,com.adobe.reader

Advanced Task Killer Free,1.9.3,com.rechild.advancedtaskkiller

Amazon,1.0.6,com.amazon.mShop.android

Angry Birds,1.4.2,com.rovio.angrybirds

Antivirus,2.5,com.antivirus

ASTRO,2.5.2,com.metago.astro-allows you to view everything on your phone in a folder format

aTrackDog,3.17,com.a0soft.gphone.aTrackDog-list and updates all aps - and you can export a list

aTrackDog(SD),3.17,com.a0soft.gphone.aWatchDog- same as above but aps you save on SD card

Barcode Scanner,3.52,com.google.zxing.client.android

Battery Booster,2.3,imoblife.batterybooster

Bubble,1.8.2,bz.ktk.bubble - level

ColorNote,2.1.1,com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note - gtask is better

Compass,2.0,com.apksoftware.compass

Dictionary.com,1.0.4,com.dictionary

doubleTwist,1.2.1,com.doubleTwist.androidPlayer

Earth,1.2.1,com.google.earth

Gmail,2.3.2,com.google.android.gm

Gmote,2.0.4,org.gmote.client.android - acts as wireless mouse for computer on home wifi

GO SMS,1.40,com.jb.mms - better than standard sms on phone

Google Sky Map,1.6.1,com.google.android.stardroid

GPS Status,3.6 : NEW: Moved AGPS, level calibration from settings to the new Tools menu; OruxMaps integration; Template for the sharing message; Can share sensor data and target location too; Force full screen setting; OS Grid reference support,com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2

GTasks,0.6.1,org.dayup.gtask

GTasks Key,0.2.0,org.dayup.gtask.key

iheartradio 1.5,1.0,com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller1

Invadroid,1.17c,com.sprakelsoft.invadroid - space invaders but it sucks

iRadio,3.3,org.drhu.iRadio

Justin.tv,1.2,tv.justin.android

Last.fm,1.7.3,fm.last.android

Listen,1.1.4,com.google.android.apps.listen

Live Scores,1.4.7,com.protrade.sportacular

Maps,5.0.0,com.google.android.apps.maps

Market,2.2.7,com.android.vending

Multicon,1.6.2,com.h9kdroid.multicon- AWESOME AP!!!! adds a whole new level of customization by alowing you to put many more icons

My Tracks,1.0.21,com.google.android.maps.mytracks

Opera Mini,5.1.1,com.opera.mini.android

org.npr.android.news,1.4.108,org.npr.android.news

Pandora,1.5.3,com.pandora.android

Quick Settings,1.9.8 p2,com.bwx.bequick

Radar Now,2.4,com.usnaviguide.radar_now

Ringdroid,2.4,com.ringdroid

Shazam,2.5.1-BB70131,com.shazam.android

Slacker,2.1.124,com.slacker.radio

Smart Vibrator,3.6.8,net.xdevelop.vibrator

SoundHound,2.3.3,com.melodis.midomiMusicIdentifier.freemium

StopWatch & Timer,1.15,com.sportstracklive.stopwatch

SwiftKey Trial,1.1.77,com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial-i like it so far

Tango,1.4.5445,com.sgiggle.production

The Weather Channel,2.3.22,com.weather.Weather

TiKL - Touch to Talk (Beta),1.18,mobi.androidcloud.app.ptt.client

TuneIn Radio,1.5,tunein.player

Twidroyd,4.3.2,com.twidroid

Twitter,1.0.5,com.twitter.android

Uninstaller,1.4.2,com.rhythm.hexise.uninst

Vlingo,2.5.0,com.vlingo.client

Voice Recorder,2.0.7,com.tokasiki.android.voicerecorder

Voice Search,2.1.1,com.google.android.voicesearch

Wikidroid,3.4,com.isaacwaller.wikipedia

Winamp,0.9.2,com.nullsoft.winamp

XiiaLive Lite,2.1.5,com.android.DroidLiveLite

Zillow,3.0.27 ,com.zillow.android.zillowmap

Total 61 applications.

 

[Quez]

download this ap for an easy way to post your ap list

aTrackDog,3.17,com.a0soft.gphone.aTrackDog-list and updates all aps - and you can export a list

 

[Jaysus]

blackdot

Exported by aTrackDog at 16:23:30 2011/01/06

Adobe Flash Player 10.1,10.1.105.7,com.adobe.flashplayer

Adobe Reader,10.0.0,com.adobe.reader

Advanced Task Killer Free,1.9.3,com.rechild.advancedtaskkiller

Amazon,1.0.6,com.amazon.mShop.android

Angry Birds,1.4.2,com.rovio.angrybirds

Antivirus,2.5,com.antivirus

ASTRO,2.5.2,com.metago.astro-allows you to view everything on your phone in a folder format

aTrackDog,3.17,com.a0soft.gphone.aTrackDog-list and updates all aps - and you can export a list

aTrackDog(SD),3.17,com.a0soft.gphone.aWatchDog- same as above but aps you save on SD card

Barcode Scanner,3.52,com.google.zxing.client.android

Battery Booster,2.3,imoblife.batterybooster

Bubble,1.8.2,bz.ktk.bubble - level

ColorNote,2.1.1,com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note - gtask is better

Compass,2.0,com.apksoftware.compass

Dictionary.com,1.0.4,com.dictionary

doubleTwist,1.2.1,com.doubleTwist.androidPlayer

Earth,1.2.1,com.google.earth

Gmail,2.3.2,com.google.android.gm

Gmote,2.0.4,org.gmote.client.android - acts as wireless mouse for computer on home wifi

GO SMS,1.40,com.jb.mms - better than standard sms on phone

Google Sky Map,1.6.1,com.google.android.stardroid

GPS Status,3.6 : NEW: Moved AGPS, level calibration from settings to the new Tools menu; OruxMaps integration; Template for the sharing message; Can share sensor data and target location too; Force full screen setting; OS Grid reference support,com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2

GTasks,0.6.1,org.dayup.gtask

GTasks Key,0.2.0,org.dayup.gtask.key

iheartradio 1.5,1.0,com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller1

Invadroid,1.17c,com.sprakelsoft.invadroid - space invaders but it sucks

iRadio,3.3,org.drhu.iRadio

Justin.tv,1.2,tv.justin.android

Last.fm,1.7.3,fm.last.android

Listen,1.1.4,com.google.android.apps.listen

Live Scores,1.4.7,com.protrade.sportacular

Maps,5.0.0,com.google.android.apps.maps

Market,2.2.7,com.android.vending

Multicon,1.6.2,com.h9kdroid.multicon- AWESOME AP!!!! adds a whole new level of customization by alowing you to put many more icons

My Tracks,1.0.21,com.google.android.maps.mytracks

Opera Mini,5.1.1,com.opera.mini.android

org.npr.android.news,1.4.108,org.npr.android.news

Pandora,1.5.3,com.pandora.android

Quick Settings,1.9.8 p2,com.bwx.bequick

Radar Now,2.4,com.usnaviguide.radar_now

Ringdroid,2.4,com.ringdroid

Shazam,2.5.1-BB70131,com.shazam.android

Slacker,2.1.124,com.slacker.radio

Smart Vibrator,3.6.8,net.xdevelop.vibrator

SoundHound,2.3.3,com.melodis.midomiMusicIdentifier.freemium

StopWatch & Timer,1.15,com.sportstracklive.stopwatch

SwiftKey Trial,1.1.77,com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial-i like it so far

Tango,1.4.5445,com.sgiggle.production

The Weather Channel,2.3.22,com.weather.Weather

TiKL - Touch to Talk (Beta),1.18,mobi.androidcloud.app.ptt.client

TuneIn Radio,1.5,tunein.player

Twidroyd,4.3.2,com.twidroid

Twitter,1.0.5,com.twitter.android

Uninstaller,1.4.2,com.rhythm.hexise.uninst

Vlingo,2.5.0,com.vlingo.client

Voice Recorder,2.0.7,com.tokasiki.android.voicerecorder

Voice Search,2.1.1,com.google.android.voicesearch

Wikidroid,3.4,com.isaacwaller.wikipedia

Winamp,0.9.2,com.nullsoft.winamp

XiiaLive Lite,2.1.5,com.android.DroidLiveLite

Zillow,3.0.27 ,com.zillow.android.zillowmap

Total 61 applications.

nice

 

[Quez]

I downloaded a program called Music Bridge that helped me get all of my music ratings/playlist from itunes over to wmp. Some of you guys may want to check it out of you are ditching Apple like I did.

 

[Jaysus]

Whoa, that Tasker one looks sweet

 

[Quez]

Whoa, that Tasker one looks sweet

This could add unlimited customization to the your smartphone. This is on my list of aps to get when I have some time to set it all up.I

 

[Jaysus]

Whoa, that Tasker one looks sweet

This could add unlimited customization to the your smartphone. This is on my list of aps to get when I have some time to set it all up.I

I am pretty sure I am getting an EVO today, and while I had promised myself I would not pay for any apps... I am pretty sure I am going to buy that one

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Whoa, that Tasker one looks sweet

This could add unlimited customization to the your smartphone. This is on my list of aps to get when I have some time to set it all up.I

Thought this looked awesome as well. I will admit that I was a bit overwhelmed by their website. So if you set some nice stuff up, please let us know.

 

[sho nuff]

Ive been using MixZing for playing mp3s on my phone.

Is there any app out there that syncs with a web app so I don't have to create and manage playlists on the phones?

Just a bit quicker on the computer.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

$4.99 may seem like a lot to pay for a music player, but PowerAMP is extremely cool. I found it because I was looking for something that would play .flac files. It does that, but it's impressive in every other way as well. Highly customizable. A zillion options (including a ten-band equalizer), but still intuitive.

There's a free trial. It's worth downloading and playing around with.

Love it except for one thing... bluetooth. I have bluetooth in my vehicle and as soon as I start it up, this app begins to play over my bluetooth connection. Its incredibly annoying that I have to shut it off every single time. Any ideas?

 

[Tiger Fan]

simi clock is a solid app.

It replaces the android clock on the home page and it allows you to tap three areas of the clock (left, middle and right). When you tap any one of those areas, a small scroll bar appears where you can add up to 5 apps to click on.....so basically it gives you the ability to add 15 apps to your home page without scrolling from page to page.

 

[Jaysus]

what is the best way to add and manage profiles on android? I tried Profile Valet, but I am not so sure I like it... maybe I just have to figure it out better.

 

[Limp Dogg Bizkits]

Is there any aps that allows you to conver youtube video to mp3?

 

[newteech]

simi clock is a solid app.It replaces the android clock on the home page and it allows you to tap three areas of the clock (left, middle and right). When you tap any one of those areas, a small scroll bar appears where you can add up to 5 apps to click on.....so basically it gives you the ability to add 15 apps to your home page without scrolling from page to page.

Can you use this to replace the clock on the lock screen?Actually I'd like to get rid of the lock screen altogether.

 

[Tiger Fan]

simi clock is a solid app.It replaces the android clock on the home page and it allows you to tap three areas of the clock (left, middle and right). When you tap any one of those areas, a small scroll bar appears where you can add up to 5 apps to click on.....so basically it gives you the ability to add 15 apps to your home page without scrolling from page to page.

Can you use this to replace the clock on the lock screen?Actually I'd like to get rid of the lock screen altogether.

What's the "lock screen"?

 

[The Gator]

Actually I'd like to get rid of the lock screen altogether.

widget locker is a fully customizable lock screen

 

[valhallan]

simi clock is a solid app.It replaces the android clock on the home page and it allows you to tap three areas of the clock (left, middle and right). When you tap any one of those areas, a small scroll bar appears where you can add up to 5 apps to click on.....so basically it gives you the ability to add 15 apps to your home page without scrolling from page to page.

Can you use this to replace the clock on the lock screen?Actually I'd like to get rid of the lock screen altogether.

Try No Lock. The only catch is that there's a 5 second rule that stops a service from starting right away upon locking the phone, so your lockscreen would still appear within that 5 seconds. You can get around that by rooting and using Widget Locker.

 

[Sebowski]

Is there an app for me to use my phone as a remote control for itunes? I've been googling and only found apps that let you syn droids with itunes. Nothing about just using the phone as a remote. I don't care about putting itunes music on my phone. I just want to have a remote control for my itunes.

Remote for iTunes works awesomely. I used it when it was beta and really liked it. It's $4.99 now

Exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks a million.

 

[JMon348]

Is there a good app that allows you to download youtube videos? Tubedroid was great, but stopped working months ago. I downloaded another one and whenever I clicked a video, and downloaded it, it said it couldnt play.

Any ideas?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Is there a way to make e-mail refresh more quickly? I synced the "Mail" app on the homepage of my EVO to my hotmail account, but it only aut refreshes every few hours, and I can't see a way to push mail through on command.

 

[belljr]

Is there a way to make e-mail refresh more quickly? I synced the "Mail" app on the homepage of my EVO to my hotmail account, but it only aut refreshes every few hours, and I can't see a way to push mail through on command.

Using default mail client?Mine you go to the "inbox" of your email. Hit the Droid button, accounbt settings, check frequency

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Is there a way to make e-mail refresh more quickly? I synced the "Mail" app on the homepage of my EVO to my hotmail account, but it only aut refreshes every few hours, and I can't see a way to push mail through on command.

Using default mail client?Mine you go to the "inbox" of your email. Hit the Droid button, accounbt settings, check frequency

I changed the frequency to the quickest setting (hourly) and it still only refreshes every few hours, plus you can't "force" a refresh.

 

[belljr]

Is there a way to make e-mail refresh more quickly? I synced the "Mail" app on the homepage of my EVO to my hotmail account, but it only aut refreshes every few hours, and I can't see a way to push mail through on command.

Using default mail client?Mine you go to the "inbox" of your email. Hit the Droid button, accounbt settings, check frequency

I changed the frequency to the quickest setting (hourly) and it still only refreshes every few hours, plus you can't "force" a refresh.

Really - I can set mine to every 5 minutes.Maybe it's the phoneTo do a refresh on the email client screen for me - where you list your accounts - long hold the accout you want, submenu shows up to refresh, remove account open, compose, settings etc

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Is there a way to make e-mail refresh more quickly? I synced the "Mail" app on the homepage of my EVO to my hotmail account, but it only aut refreshes every few hours, and I can't see a way to push mail through on command.

Using default mail client?Mine you go to the "inbox" of your email. Hit the Droid button, accounbt settings, check frequency

I changed the frequency to the quickest setting (hourly) and it still only refreshes every few hours, plus you can't "force" a refresh.

Really - I can set mine to every 5 minutes.Maybe it's the phoneTo do a refresh on the email client screen for me - where you list your accounts - long hold the accout you want, submenu shows up to refresh, remove account open, compose, settings etc

I don't recall ever being able to accomplish this, but I'll take another look.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

$4.99 may seem like a lot to pay for a music player, but PowerAMP is extremely cool. I found it because I was looking for something that would play .flac files. It does that, but it's impressive in every other way as well. Highly customizable. A zillion options (including a ten-band equalizer), but still intuitive.

There's a free trial. It's worth downloading and playing around with.

Love it except for one thing... bluetooth. I have bluetooth in my vehicle and as soon as I start it up, this app begins to play over my bluetooth connection. Its incredibly annoying that I have to shut it off every single time. Any ideas?

Under the app's settings, go to Headset Options, and uncheck the option to resume on headset connection.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

$4.99 may seem like a lot to pay for a music player, but PowerAMP is extremely cool. I found it because I was looking for something that would play .flac files. It does that, but it's impressive in every other way as well. Highly customizable. A zillion options (including a ten-band equalizer), but still intuitive.

There's a free trial. It's worth downloading and playing around with.

Love it except for one thing... bluetooth. I have bluetooth in my vehicle and as soon as I start it up, this app begins to play over my bluetooth connection. Its incredibly annoying that I have to shut it off every single time. Any ideas?

Under the app's settings, go to Headset Options, and uncheck the option to resume on headset connection.

Already tried that one.

 

[sho nuff]

$4.99 may seem like a lot to pay for a music player, but PowerAMP is extremely cool. I found it because I was looking for something that would play .flac files. It does that, but it's impressive in every other way as well. Highly customizable. A zillion options (including a ten-band equalizer), but still intuitive.

There's a free trial. It's worth downloading and playing around with.

Love it except for one thing... bluetooth. I have bluetooth in my vehicle and as soon as I start it up, this app begins to play over my bluetooth connection. Its incredibly annoying that I have to shut it off every single time. Any ideas?

Under the app's settings, go to Headset Options, and uncheck the option to resume on headset connection.

Already tried that one.

MixZing does that randomly when I have headphones plugged in...it will just start playing a song. Even when I have tunedin radio playing. Its odd.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Is there a way to make e-mail refresh more quickly? I synced the "Mail" app on the homepage of my EVO to my hotmail account, but it only aut refreshes every few hours, and I can't see a way to push mail through on command.

Using default mail client?Mine you go to the "inbox" of your email. Hit the Droid button, accounbt settings, check frequency

I changed the frequency to the quickest setting (hourly) and it still only refreshes every few hours, plus you can't "force" a refresh.

Really - I can set mine to every 5 minutes.Maybe it's the phoneTo do a refresh on the email client screen for me - where you list your accounts - long hold the accout you want, submenu shows up to refresh, remove account open, compose, settings etc

I don't recall ever being able to accomplish this, but I'll take another look.

It worked. May have been in the wrong menu before.

 

[Bri]

Quez how do you fit all those on your phone?