Android App Recommendations

Ok, got an Android based phone today, so looking for recommendations on some good apps for the phone. Would like some good learning, aka flash card types if anyone has some that work.

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ConradJ

Depending on your job, the the WiFi Anaylzer may be useful to you?

tiersten

I'm linking to Cyrket because there doesn't seem to be any better way of linking to the Android Market. These are all fairly normal apps and shouldn't require anything more than Android 1.6 or 2.0 without rooting. They're all free but some may have adverts or a donation option.

As always, check before installing any Android apps to see if they appear malicious or not and read some of the reviews. Look at the requested permissions and don't install anything which asks for bizarre or unusual permissions such as the ability to send SMS messages. If there is no legitimate reason for it to do that then it might actually be hiding malware inside. Watch out for clones of existing apps made by some random person as well.

3G Watchdog if you've got transfer caps on your data plan.
Barcode Scanner if your phone doesn't come with something that does it already.
ConnectBot does local shell, telnet and SSH.
Colornote for todo lists and general notes.
GPS Status which shows you way more information than you ever need to know about your GPS and your location.
WiFi Analyzer just shows you available SSIDs and their signal strength. Doesn't really do hidden ones very well but still handy.

The next one is odd. I figured it was a scam but it does actually work and with a reasonable accuracy on my particular phone.

Instant Heart Rate uses the camera and the flash/light if you've got one to detect the slight colour change in your finger caused by your pulse. Probably not useful for most people but still neat to mess around with if at least temporarily.

You should be able to find all the mainstream stuff yourself easily enough e.g. Amazon Kindle, pretty much most of the mainstream Google apps that aren't already installed in your phone actually etc...

steve13ad

Some days, Tanks & Turrets is all that I can think about. Try it, your get sucked in!

networker050184

Nothing to do with learning, but Angry Birds is a must have.

jmreicha

GTasks -- Good to do list app. Integrates with gmail task lists.
Kindle -- Free ebook reader, syncs with ebooks purchased through Amazon.
GRemote -- Control your PC using this app through your phone.
ConnectBot -- SSH client for your phone. Good when you're in a pinch.

thehourman

Bokeh wrote: »

Ok, got an Android based phone today, so looking for recommendations on some good apps for the phone. Would like some good learning, aka flash card types if anyone has some that work.

Dude, me too. I got me a Droid X. I am really happy because this is my first smart phone. I am in search of really helpful apps as well.

It would be nice if they have a pdf reader that is similar to Goodreader from iPhone. This will be used for studying.

brad-

The driod market is pretty aweful compated to itunes imho, but im stuck on my motodroid for a while.

I get alot of mileage from (all free):
USA Today
NY Times
NFL News
Pandora
The Weather channel (widgit)
Zedge
Angry Birds
Angry Birds Holidays
Robo Defense (purchase)

Xcluziv

networker050184 wrote: »

Nothing to do with learning, but Angry Birds is a must have.

Yea, that game is addicting. IT takes up alot of space, around 12 MB I think....worth it though

Priston

thought i'd bump this thread and ask if anyone knows a good app for playing WMV videos