Android Apps

Bilbo Fraggins · 12-May-2010, 21:36

Someone suggested a thread like this elsewhere and for somewhat selfish reasons I thought I'd get the ball rolling.

I'm after a widget that can turn gps/wifi/bluetooth/data connection on and off all from a 1x1 space. (will consider 2x1 and if I have to 3x1)
I have them all up individually at the moment but it takes up too much space on my home screen.

Any ideas?

In exchange for information I'll provide 3G Watchdog which is a free app, great for monitoring your mobile Internet data usage.

Cheers

milou · 12-May-2010, 21:44

This is different from the Power Control widget?

Bilbo Fraggins · 12-May-2010, 22:02

I want the same functionality but in less space

mope · 12-May-2010, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo Fraggins

Someone

= me!

Advanced App Killer - free up memory, stops scroll lag
Air Control - fun game, popular on iphone
beebPlayer - iPlayer
FxCamera - camera but with extra options
Gmote - control your desktop remotely, useful for watching videos in bed
gString - guitar tuner
Movies - combination of flixster and google maps, really useful
NetCounter - monitor 3G useage, doesn't work for wifi
QuickOffice - came with phone, useful to view office documents in e-mails
SportsTap - sports scores
Voice (google) - part of os, but removed from orange distributed phones

Big D · 12-May-2010, 23:32

acar - records all your car expenses and displays charts/stats etc
Bonsai Blast - Cool tower defence? type game
CardioTrainer - GPS Sports Trainer
Gensoid Lite - Play all those old classic Megadrive games, spent 2 hrs at work the other day playing Risk on it

My Collection (in association with barcode scanner) - scans books/dvds library
Real Blackjack - Blackjack game ... obviously
Shazam - amazing app that recognises what music is playing in background/radio/tv etc
Wheres My Droid - Enables you to text your phone and get it to make lots of noise even if on silent, just incase you lose it

All free, not quite willing just yet to actually pay for anything, though if Air Control gave you more maps that is a pretty cool game

Bilbo Fraggins · 13-May-2010, 00:09

Wow, Air Control is ACE!

mr_o · 13-May-2010, 00:33

Double Twist. Not an App but think Itunes for Android. Supports drag and drop video conversion too.

milou · 13-May-2010, 08:55

Shop savvy - scan a barcode in a shop and the app will tell you if the item is cheaper online or at a location nearby.
Google skymap - identify the stars.

milou · 13-May-2010, 08:55

double post

[RaG]Ethel · 13-May-2010, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo Fraggins

Someone suggested a thread like this elsewhere and for somewhat selfish reasons I thought I'd get the ball rolling.

I'm after a widget that can turn gps/wifi/bluetooth/data connection on and off all from a 1x1 space. (will consider 2x1 and if I have to 3x1)
I have them all up individually at the moment but it takes up too much space on my home screen.

Any ideas?

get the SDK and write your own

naib · 13-May-2010, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo Fraggins

I'm after a widget that can turn gps/wifi/bluetooth/data connection on and off all from a 1x1 space. (will consider 2x1 and if I have to 3x1)
I have them all up individually at the moment but it takes up too much space on my home screen.

Any ideas?

I'm using something called Battery Widget. Shows how much charge your battery has, but when you click on it you get options for display, wifi, gps and bluetooth.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Locale yet. Lets you have phone settings changed depending on time, location, battery level, etc. For example I've set it to enable my wifi when I'm near my house and change to silent mode at night. Sadly the beta ended a few weeks ago, so you now have to pay for it.

Bilb · 13-May-2010, 11:58

Where's my Droid sounds cool BigD ... I wish there were something similar for Em's iPhone that she constantly flicks to silent and promptly misplaces!

Bilbo Fraggins · 13-May-2010, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by [RaG]Ethel

get the SDK and write your own

Presumably that requires some kind of Degree in Basic or something though??

Bilbo Fraggins · 13-May-2010, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by naib

I'm using something called Battery Widget. Shows how much charge your battery has, but when you click on it you get options for display, wifi, gps and bluetooth.

Had this for a bit however you can only turn wifi on or off at the touch of a button.
The others are just shortcuts to menus

Big D · 13-May-2010, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilb

Where's my Droid sounds cool BigD ... I wish there were something similar for Em's iPhone that she constantly flicks to silent and promptly misplaces!

surely "theres an app for that"

cunning-stunt · 16-May-2010, 16:31

Just started using Skyfire browser. It lets you play loads of Flash video other browsers wont play.
Have watched the new series of Family Guy and Mythbusters, and it works great. It is only a beta at the mo, so there is some things that wont play. More info here.

http://www.skyfire.com/product/skyfire-2-0-for-android/

mope · 16-May-2010, 18:24

Hmm, wonder if it will work with tvcatchup..

StarMonkey · 16-May-2010, 19:23

I'm surprised tvcatchup haven't done something for android - the iphone version of the site streams quicktime files and is brilliant.

Bilbo Fraggins · 18-May-2010, 17:04

Just downloaded a weather app called Snowstorm.
Seems much better than my deafault HTC one.

mr_o · 18-May-2010, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarMonkey

I'm surprised tvcatchup haven't done something for android - the iphone version of the site streams quicktime files and is brilliant.

Their forum says they are working on it.

aird · 18-May-2010, 18:10

BBC are also working on Iplayer for it

cunning-stunt · 07-Jun-2010, 21:33

Just thought I would post this before it gets taken down.There is an app on the Market Place now called Youtube Ripper. Download it, go to your Youtube app, and when you click the share button there is a new option at the bottom with Rip It. Dont think it will last long, so be quick!

mr_o · 07-Jun-2010, 22:06

couple active wallpapers for you that caught my eye.

http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com....ikerwallpaper/

football like the old megadrive games.

http://www.androidcentral.com/androi...live-wallpaper

aquarium.

Big D · 07-Jun-2010, 23:05

lol like those 2 wallpapers and the youtube ripper is excellent

Couple of task manager/to do lists

Astrid Tasks - seems pretty good
Easy Note - not quite as well integrated as Astrid, but okay basic one

mr_o · 28-Jun-2010, 20:51

http://www.androidcentral.com/super-...live-wallpaper

mario live wallpaper.

Battery killer for sure but geeky gimicky nonsense!

Chef_uk · 09-Jul-2010, 19:12

Re; App Killer

Is this a tool that shuts apps down when you have finished using them because theres no way of closing an app down within the app? ie only the buttons to go to the menu or back, nothing to say you don't want the app running anymore? I ask because i've just got the HTC Wildfire (also known as Buzz) and can't see any way of actually closing an app down from within the app.

StarMonkey · 09-Jul-2010, 19:47

http://geekfor.me/faq/you-shouldnt-b...-with-android/

"Why You Shouldn’t Be Using a Task Killer with Android"

Chef_uk · 09-Jul-2010, 20:57

Super, explains it perfectly. Quite clever this Linux lark

Bilbo Fraggins · 10-Jul-2010, 11:30

I've had to install one so I can shut down my phone.
Seems my Desire won't switch off if I dont kill tasks first..

Sysagent · 10-Jul-2010, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo Fraggins

I've had to install one so I can shut down my phone.
Seems my Desire won't switch off if I dont kill tasks first..

*Ace*

12-May-2010, 21:36	#1
Bilbo Fraggins posts for a living Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Piss Stinking Penny Arcade Posts: 4,223	Android Apps Someone suggested a thread like this elsewhere and for somewhat selfish reasons I thought I'd get the ball rolling. I'm after a widget that can turn gps/wifi/bluetooth/data connection on and off all from a 1x1 space. (will consider 2x1 and if I have to 3x1) I have them all up individually at the moment but it takes up too much space on my home screen. Any ideas? In exchange for information I'll provide 3G Watchdog which is a free app, great for monitoring your mobile Internet data usage. Cheers __________________ Only a Ginger, can call another Ginger, Ginger.

12-May-2010, 21:44	#2
milou keeping it elderly Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coast hugging Posts: 6,081	This is different from the Power Control widget? __________________ 100% zimmer photoblog

12-May-2010, 22:02	#3
Bilbo Fraggins posts for a living Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Piss Stinking Penny Arcade Posts: 4,223	I want the same functionality but in less space __________________ Only a Ginger, can call another Ginger, Ginger.

12-May-2010, 23:32	#5
Big D spam tbh Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 908	acar - records all your car expenses and displays charts/stats etc Bonsai Blast - Cool tower defence? type game CardioTrainer - GPS Sports Trainer Gensoid Lite - Play all those old classic Megadrive games, spent 2 hrs at work the other day playing Risk on it My Collection (in association with barcode scanner) - scans books/dvds library Real Blackjack - Blackjack game ... obviously Shazam - amazing app that recognises what music is playing in background/radio/tv etc Wheres My Droid - Enables you to text your phone and get it to make lots of noise even if on silent, just incase you lose it All free, not quite willing just yet to actually pay for anything, though if Air Control gave you more maps that is a pretty cool game __________________ 40, married, father, who would have thought that 5 yrs ago, well the 2nd two anyway!

13-May-2010, 00:09	#6
Bilbo Fraggins posts for a living Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Piss Stinking Penny Arcade Posts: 4,223	Wow, Air Control is ACE! __________________ Only a Ginger, can call another Ginger, Ginger.

13-May-2010, 00:33	#7
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,076	Double Twist. Not an App but think Itunes for Android. Supports drag and drop video conversion too. __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

13-May-2010, 08:55	#8
milou keeping it elderly Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coast hugging Posts: 6,081	Shop savvy - scan a barcode in a shop and the app will tell you if the item is cheaper online or at a location nearby. Google skymap - identify the stars. __________________ 100% zimmer photoblog

13-May-2010, 08:55	#9
milou keeping it elderly Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coast hugging Posts: 6,081	double post __________________ 100% zimmer photoblog

13-May-2010, 11:58	#12
Bilb Amazeballs! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Elite Elevated Equine Division Posts: 11,283	Where's my Droid sounds cool BigD ... I wish there were something similar for Em's iPhone that she constantly flicks to silent and promptly misplaces!

16-May-2010, 16:31	#16
cunning-stunt will post for food Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,203	Just started using Skyfire browser. It lets you play loads of Flash video other browsers wont play. Have watched the new series of Family Guy and Mythbusters, and it works great. It is only a beta at the mo, so there is some things that wont play. More info here. http://www.skyfire.com/product/skyfire-2-0-for-android/

16-May-2010, 18:24	#17
mope founder of the +1 forum Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 3,647	Hmm, wonder if it will work with tvcatchup.. __________________ Playstation Network Profile

16-May-2010, 19:23	#18
StarMonkey Gene Pool Attendant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 3,930	I'm surprised tvcatchup haven't done something for android - the iphone version of the site streams quicktime files and is brilliant. __________________ @kpstarkey \| last.fm

18-May-2010, 17:04	#19
Bilbo Fraggins posts for a living Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Piss Stinking Penny Arcade Posts: 4,223	Just downloaded a weather app called Snowstorm. Seems much better than my deafault HTC one. __________________ Only a Ginger, can call another Ginger, Ginger.

18-May-2010, 18:10	#21
aird Dangerzone! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 6,831	BBC are also working on Iplayer for it __________________ Water? Never touch the stuff! Fish f**k in it.

07-Jun-2010, 21:33	#22
cunning-stunt will post for food Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,203	Just thought I would post this before it gets taken down.There is an app on the Market Place now called Youtube Ripper. Download it, go to your Youtube app, and when you click the share button there is a new option at the bottom with Rip It. Dont think it will last long, so be quick!

07-Jun-2010, 22:06	#23
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,076	couple active wallpapers for you that caught my eye. http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com....ikerwallpaper/ football like the old megadrive games. http://www.androidcentral.com/androi...live-wallpaper aquarium. __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

07-Jun-2010, 23:05	#24
Big D spam tbh Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 908	lol like those 2 wallpapers and the youtube ripper is excellent Couple of task manager/to do lists Astrid Tasks - seems pretty good Easy Note - not quite as well integrated as Astrid, but okay basic one __________________ 40, married, father, who would have thought that 5 yrs ago, well the 2nd two anyway!

28-Jun-2010, 20:51	#25
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,076	http://www.androidcentral.com/super-...live-wallpaper mario live wallpaper. Battery killer for sure but geeky gimicky nonsense! __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

09-Jul-2010, 19:12	#26
Chef_uk attention seeker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: U.K Posts: 6,222	Re; App Killer Is this a tool that shuts apps down when you have finished using them because theres no way of closing an app down within the app? ie only the buttons to go to the menu or back, nothing to say you don't want the app running anymore? I ask because i've just got the HTC Wildfire (also known as Buzz) and can't see any way of actually closing an app down from within the app. __________________ My Veg Growing Blog \| Clan PTG

09-Jul-2010, 19:47	#27
StarMonkey Gene Pool Attendant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 3,930	http://geekfor.me/faq/you-shouldnt-b...-with-android/ "Why You Shouldn’t Be Using a Task Killer with Android" __________________ @kpstarkey \| last.fm

09-Jul-2010, 20:57	#28
Chef_uk attention seeker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: U.K Posts: 6,222	Super, explains it perfectly. Quite clever this Linux lark __________________ My Veg Growing Blog \| Clan PTG

10-Jul-2010, 11:30	#29
Bilbo Fraggins posts for a living Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Piss Stinking Penny Arcade Posts: 4,223	I've had to install one so I can shut down my phone. Seems my Desire won't switch off if I dont kill tasks first.. __________________ Only a Ginger, can call another Ginger, Ginger.