Must Have Android Apps and Games?

same ol sh1te

Patww79 wrote: »

The new Hangouts is hideous.

I think the tabs are much better

Mantis Toboggan

same ol sh1te wrote: »

I think the tabs are much better

Yeah, I actually think its an improvement over the original.

batistuta9

kearneybobs wrote: »

Dont know where the best place to put this but I'm getting really annoyed with the facebook app. Not too sure if it's the beta app I'm WAS using or if it's gone live on the regular app but is there a way to stop the Facebook app from opening links within the app itself. I'm getting incredibly tired of the app crashing as it tries to load a link i clicked (and wanted to open in my browser) and then crashes.
Anyone else suffering from this?

i wouldn't think so, someone else might know better but it sounds as if they changed the code in the app, basically, before it would've used a chooser to show you a list of installed browsers to handle the link, now it uses a webview to display it within the app itself

try looking for the old apk, should be easy enough got

ldr

ferrigan101 wrote: »

I'm not sure, but it might be possible to do this using a combo of Pushbullet and IFTTT. I have a few reminders set on the phone that get pushed to all my devices on certain dates (mainly reminders to pay bills!).

If I get a chance I'll have a look.

thank you for the suggestion Im going to give a go with the 2 apps and see how it goes

Scar Tissue

Couple I had a mess around with today:

Gravity Screen - Makes your phone display automatically turn on if the phone is picked up and turn off if it's past a certain angle (in your pocket) or put down on a flat surface.

Zooper Widget - Neat little app for making customised widgets, plenty of ones available to download from the app too.

Bring! - Easy to make shopping lists, UI similar to windows app tiles.

Pique

PSA. If an app works the way you like it, open it in the Play Store under 'My Apps', then click the 3 dots in the top right corner and uncheck the Auto-Update checkbox.

Stops incessant updates (although you will still get notifications that updates are available).

batistuta9

Pique wrote: »

PSA. If an app works the way you like it, open it in the Play Store under 'My Apps', then click the 3 dots in the top right corner and uncheck the Auto-Update checkbox.

Stops incessant updates (although you will still get notifications that updates are available).

you can turn auto update off in the settings, instead of doing it for each app.

Copper_pipe

Snapchat acting weird for anyone? Taking ages for a snap to load as in i have to have the screen presses for 10 seconds and then the app may crash

keithclancy

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Android Device Manager, Cerberus, Lookout, Theftie if you're rooted

Cerberus is probably the best, a combination is no harm, and its cheaper than a new phone

Prey is also very popular:

https://preyproject.com/download

Thargor

Kingdom Rush and Kingdom Rush Frontiers are the best Android games Ive played in years, Frontiers was part of the recent Humble Bundle but its well worth playing the first one aswell, I was up to 3am this morning trying to 3-Star a level, the RPG elements they added are brilliant.

http://www.kingdomrush.com/

EDIT: You can play them for free in flash on Kongregate aswell, if you like Tower Defense you'll love these.

Sonics2k

Goat Simulator is on Play Store now. Its not letting me link to it for some reason, but make sure its the Coffee Stain Studio version.

Decent port and a good bit of fun so far.

daytob

This one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coffeestainstudios.goatsimulator

€4.49?:eek:

irishpancake

Pique wrote: »

PSA. If an app works the way you like it, open it in the Play Store under 'My Apps', then click the 3 dots in the top right corner and uncheck the Auto-Update checkbox.

Stops incessant updates (although you will still get notifications that updates are available).

You can also stop those notifications by going into Settings/Apps/Google Play Store.

There is a "show notifications" check box now, since Jelly Bean (4.1).....

You can enable or disable notifications on a per App basis, for most Apps, including Play.

Worztron

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Slower than downloading them on to your pc then converting them and then transferring them to your phone?

Pocketcasts is pretty good imo.

Actually I've found a better way - AntennaPod, great open-source podcast app. :-)

killbillvol2

Sonics2k wrote: »

Goat Simulator is on Play Store now. Its not letting me link to it for some reason, but make sure its the Coffee Stain Studio version.

Decent port and a good bit of fun so far.

daytob wrote: »

This one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coffeestainstudios.goatsimulator

€4.49?:eek:

It's worth it for this line in the game description:

Disclaimer: Goat Simulator is a completely stupid game and, to be honest, you should probably spend your money on something else, such as a hula hoop, a pile of bricks, or maybe pool your money together with your friends and buy a real goat.


In fairness it's completely daft but great fun.

Banjo String

Sonics2k wrote: »

Goat Simulator is on Play Store now. Its not letting me link to it for some reason , but make sure its the Coffee Stain Studio version.

Decent port and a good bit of fun so far.

The share app feature seems to have disappeared. anyone else the same?

Digital Solitude

Its right underneath the reviews, easily missed

Bluefrog

ldr wrote:

The idea is if I receive a notification (hangouts, email...) that the notification would forward to another mobile phone either by Bluetooth or any other type of connection.

Tasker with the Autoremote and autonotification plugins can do this but it involves a bit of a learning curve to get up and running. It will try bluetooth and wifi for message sending ams failing those uses Google Cloud messaging.

TitianGerm

Guys I'm looking for an app that changes the colour of your screen so reading in the dark is not as hard on your eyes. It was mentioned here a while ago but I can't seem to find it

Scar Tissue

Twilight!

TitianGerm

Scar Tissue wrote: »

Twilight!

That s the one thank you

samhail

emmetkenny wrote: »

Guys I'm looking for an app that changes the colour of your screen so reading in the dark is not as hard on your eyes. It was mentioned here a while ago but I can't seem to find it

I've been using this one called "Screen Filter" for a long time.
alot simpler, just what % do you want your screen dimmer.

Dozen Wicked Words

(Probably common knowledge) Any of the screen filter apps like Twilight on Android need to be paused or disabled to sideload apps, otherwise the install button is greyed out and unusable. Learnt from bitter experience after an hour of frustration!

Rucking_Fetard

samhail wrote: »

I've been using this one called "Screen Filter" for a long time.
alot simpler, just what % do you want your screen dimmer.

Not the same + Twilight aint tricky.

Dozen Wicked Words

Humble Bundle PC and Android 11 is out.

Thomas was alone
Bridge Constructor Playground
Cubemen
Cubemen 2
Blackwell 1, 2 and 3
Small World 2 and Royal Bonus DLC
with more games coming soon.

Currently for minimum $5.02 but seems to be rising more rapidly than usual

Pay $11 or more and get
Surgeon Simulator
Anomaly Defenders.

https://www.humblebundle.com

wotzgoingon

Anyone know a good music app. I have got a new phone and I was previously a Samsung Note II user and miss their default music app as you could view your music in folders stored on phone.

SuprSi

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Anyone know a good music app. I have got a new phone and I was previously a Samsung Note II user and miss their default music app as you could view your music in folders stored on phone.

Poweramp is what I've used for ages, and one of the first I always install on any new phone.

You can try it out for free;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer&hl=en

OldMrBrennan83

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timetogo

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Anyone know a good music app. I have got a new phone and I was previously a Samsung Note II user and miss their default music app as you could view your music in folders stored on phone.

Mortplayer let's you sort music by folders.
Google play Music is pretty good too though.

sentient_6

Lads, i switched to Hangouts a couple of months ago, i like the functionality of unifying sms' with hangout chats for the same person, hate the new update though, buggy, slow, looks kinda crap, how would i go about rolling back to a version just before the major change to this green monstrosity?

EDIT: actually got it in this http://www.walterdevos.be/downgrade-hangouts-to-get-swiping-feature-back, my searches where showing up stuff from when talk first became hangouts ages ago.

OldMrBrennan83

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corkie

SuprSi wrote: »

Poweramp is what I've used for ages, and one of the first I always install on any new phone.

You can try it out for free;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer&hl=en

+ 1 on Poweramp


Shuttle+ is another good player and the paid version has support for chromecast if you have one.

There is also a free version

jaqian

+1 Poweramp Pro

Thecageyone

Spotify premium here, 9.99 p.m, but considering I used to spend up to 4 times that per week on CDs at one point! I think it's great value, for no ads, and the ability to create unlimited playlists

flazio

Thecageyone wrote: »

Spotify premium here, 9.99 p.m, but considering I used to spend up to 4 times that per week on CDs at one point! I think it's great value, for no ads, and the ability to create unlimited playlists

Have Spotify Premium as part of my Vodafone package and also have a Google Play music subscription. Gotta say the playlists on Spotify are far more reaching then Play, however the Chromecast compatibility is keeping Play on my radar.

OldMrBrennan83

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RainyDay

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Anyone know a good music app. I have got a new phone and I was previously a Samsung Note II user and miss their default music app as you could view your music in folders stored on phone.

Some suggestions in this thread; http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88922420

threein99

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Anyone know a good music app. I have got a new phone and I was previously a Samsung Note II user and miss their default music app as you could view your music in folders stored on phone.

Double Twist

Mr E

Threes is Amazon's free app of the day. It's a fantastic game and needs to be on your phones and tablets.

OldMrBrennan83

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Mr E

Amazon Free Apps and Games (until September 27th)

Sonic 4 Episode II
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden (Full)
Another World
Mahjong Artifacts®
Riptide GP2
Quell Memento
Threes!
Swype Keyboard
OfficeSuite Professional 7
SketchBook Pro
Paper Camera
City Maps 2Go Pro – Offline Map and Travel Guide
Earth & Moon in HD Gyro 3D PRO
Genius Scan+
Knots 3D
Merriam-Webster’s Third New International, Unabridged for Android
mSecure
My Diet Coach – Pro
Perfectly Clear
PrinterShare Mobile Print
Relax Melodies Premium: A White Noise Ambience For Sleep, Meditation & Yoga
Schedule Planner PRO
Sworkit PRO
MetaMoJi Note (Kindle Fire Edition)
Air Harp (Kindle Tablet Edition)
Heroes of Steel RPG Elite

Link

steve_r

^ That's a great share, thanks.

Anything jumping out at people? I think Threes and OfficeSuite are very good.

Never been able to get into Sonic games on touchscreen, although they look great. Finished with NBA Jam and Stickman golf so looking for a game of that ilk to get stuck into!

daytob

I love perfectly clear and mSecure. Can not rate them highly enough. got them when they were on it previously and installed mSecure the first time it was on, perfectly clear is amazing on my 1+1:D

dulpit

Hey all,

Just to say - thanks to everyone who has posted excellent app suggestions, this thread has been such a resource. Alas it is time for me to leave this thread, I've gone to the dark side (aka apple). It was fun while it lasted though!

Dozen Wicked Words

dulpit wrote: »

Hey all,

Just to say - thanks to everyone who has posted excellent app suggestions, this thread has been such a resource. Alas it is time for me to leave this thread, I've gone to the dark side (aka apple). It was fun while it lasted though!

Sorry for your loss.

Professey Chin

dulpit wrote:

Just to say - thanks to everyone who has posted excellent app suggestions, this thread has been such a resource. Alas it is time for me to leave this thread, I've gone to the dark side (aka apple). It was fun while it lasted though!

You'll be back....they always come back...

Nolars

Any apps better then dropbox(currently have 3.6gb free storage) for backing up my pics and vids?

Ste-

Nolars wrote: »

Any apps better then dropbox(currently have 3.6gb free storage) for backing up my pics and vids?

google drive or box.

Professey Chin

Nolars wrote:

Any apps better then dropbox(currently have 3.6gb free storage) for backing up my pics and vids?

I just let Google Plus/Photos do it automatically

daytob

mega
onedrive
copy to name just a few.
you can store your videos on your google drive if you wanted