Must Have Android Apps and Games?

freeeeezing

talking_walnut wrote: »

Super Hexagon is now available for Android. Haven't played it but it's got some really good reviews. Made by an Irish developer and only 70c at the moment. Gonna give it a go.

It didn't look that great from the video but I got it as it was from an Irish dev. That is one addictive game.

RangeR

talking_walnut wrote: »

Super Hexagon is now available for Android. Haven't played it but it's got some really good reviews. Made by an Irish developer and only 70c at the moment. Gonna give it a go.

ongarite wrote: »

Everyone get this game. Probably the most addictive game you can play, it was a huge hit on Apple Store & Steam last year.

Purchased this last night on the strength of above. Good game. Can't get past 9.2 seconds. It's good, but it ain't all that.

On a serious note. Epilepsy anyone? A little less in / out and less flashing would be a better experience. I can't play it anymore.

talking_walnut

RangeR wrote: »

Purchased this last night on the strength of above. Good game. Can't get past 9.2 seconds. It's good, but it ain't all that.

On a serious note. Epilepsy anyone? A little less in / out and less flashing would be a better experience. I can't play it anymore.

I bought it because I'd heard of it and knew it was an Irish dev. Not usually a fan of fast-paced games on phones but it's my new favourite game. The controls work really well. Takes a while to get used to the style and sometimes I still get lost and aim for a wall but it's great fun. One of those "one more go" games. I've managed over 30s on all the modes but can't quite break the 45s barrier. I think my record is something like 44.59.

I know what you mean. I was seeing spinning pulses when I closed my eyes. Part of the fun for me though. Reminds me of when I used to play hours of Tetris and then dream in Tetriminos

gnarlyone

My favourite free productivity apps are probably:

Remember the Milk, for reminders
Note Everything, tis a truly awesome multipurpose notepad

Bluefoam

I used Springpad & before that Evernote... But now I have moved over to Catch. Its the simplest and most versatile place for notes, lists and just collecting things. Google calendar is still my defacto place for reminders

gnarlyone

And my favourite free game at the mo for when im not productive is prob:
Asterism, bubble-shooter type puzzle game with rebounding shots

gnarlyone

must try catch, looks good. did like Evernote too

dougm1970

is there any app that would be similar to tv guide or sky+ app where i can see a listing of uk and ireland tv.....AND...be able to click on an upcoming programme and set a reminder ??

i should add that i have zeebox installed which is almost very good...but...the notifications cant be set say 15 mins before and the notification sound is very low...very low...and no obvious way to change that....landscape grid view would be good too

RangeR

dougm1970 wrote: »

is there any app that would be similar to tv guide or sky+ app where i can see a listing of uk and ireland tv.....AND...be able to click on an upcoming programme and set a reminder ??

i should add that i have zeebox installed which is almost very good...but...the notifications cant be set say 15 mins before and the notification sound is very low...very low...and no obvious way to change that....landscape grid view would be good too

Try this. VERY nice.
Sorry. Should have read the entire post.

Idleater

freeeeezing wrote: »

It didn't look that great from the video but I got it as it was from an Irish dev. That is one addictive game.

Ditto, it's very good. And very difficult. I wouldn't mind an "I'm crap at this game let me slow it down till I get used to it" option.
Definitely liking the sound but the visuals while mesmerising could be toned down a fraction.

talking_walnut

RangeR wrote: »

Try this. VERY nice.
Sorry. Should have read the entire post.

I haven't tried it but the developer has a beta version of the app that says it does reminders too. I only noticed it in the "More from developer" section when I clicked your link.

tonc76

dougm1970 wrote: »

is there any app that would be similar to tv guide or sky+ app where i can see a listing of uk and ireland tv.....AND...be able to click on an upcoming programme and set a reminder ??

i should add that i have zeebox installed which is almost very good...but...the notifications cant be set say 15 mins before and the notification sound is very low...very low...and no obvious way to change that....landscape grid view would be good too

Keoli TV should do all of the above

Mars Bar

Sliding Messaging got an update today and while not lightning quick, there's definitely an improvement.

s_carnage

I find TV listings Ireland very good. Play store

Cienciano

Anyone recommend a good keyboard that predicts words, but works in every text field? I use swiftkey, but it doesn't give me predictions when typing on boards, or internet forums. Just for messages.

Idleater

SwiftKey predicts on touch. boards. ie for me

Cienciano

Idleater wrote: »

SwiftKey predicts on touch. boards. ie for me

I hate the touch version, I use the full site. Although, might use touch if the keyboard works

Skill Magill

Simona1986 wrote: »

I can't get this to work. The website is just saying that "The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories."?

Follow this guide, simples

dulpit

Cienciano wrote: »

Anyone recommend a good keyboard that predicts words, but works in every text field? I use swiftkey, but it doesn't give me predictions when typing on boards, or internet forums. Just for messages.

Swiftkey works across the board for me, only places I have noticed it not predicting text is URL fields and username/password fields.

Patsy fyre

Anyone use pocket casts podcast player and find it not working for the last week?

freeeeezing

Patsy fyre wrote: »

Anyone use pocket casts podcast player and find it not working for the last week?

I use it. The last podcast downloaded on Monday night for me. That's normal enough. I just hit a refresh and it found a new one and is downloading away as I type.

Bluefoam

Toying with the idea of using the new Tasker Beta... The only thing is that I actually like interacting with my phone and don't really want to automate everything...

There is one big use I'd have for it though... I always forget to turn on Skype... So, I'd like to set up perameters that turns Skype one 1) after 7.00pm 2) only when I am at home...

This would be simple on my phone, as it would know when I enter the vicinity of my wifi network... But my tablet usually stays at home, so is always within wifi range.

Cienciano

dulpit wrote: »

Swiftkey works across the board for me, only places I have noticed it not predicting text is URL fields and username/password fields.

Not for me
After googling it happens to a lot of people, it depends on the browser. I have the stock one that comes with the samsung gs2.
Sent swiftkey support a message, if nothing comes of it I'll go back to swipe

Four of a kind

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

I use Twicca and would recommend it.

+1 for twice a as well. However, I can seem to be able to edit my retweets before I send them?

dulpit

Cienciano wrote: »

Not for me
After googling it happens to a lot of people, it depends on the browser. I have the stock one that comes with the samsung gs2.
Sent swiftkey support a message, if nothing comes of it I'll go back to swipe

Try chrome browser maybe?

Amalgam

Game doesn't yet appear on a local Nexus 7 Play Store search (Ireland), or through a local browser, for some reason.

Visit the link, log in, download. App downloads without issue.

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Temple Run 2



https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imangi.templerun2

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dulpit

There goes my evening

Patsy fyre

Lads what are your favourite widgets?

RangeR

Patsy fyre wrote: »

Lads what are your favourite widgets?

tis the one in my Guinness can

TheUsual

Patsy fyre wrote: »

Lads what are your favourite widgets?

The "dual-clock" one, the Accuweather one, the AVG anti-virus one with handy battery percentage indicator.
The "google search" one. The PowerAmp one is very cool too, can adjust it's size and functions.

Patsy fyre

Patsy fyre wrote: »

Lads what are your favourite widgets?

The sickipedia one is great though it seems to have stopped working recently.

MrJoeSoap

TheUsual wrote: »

The "dual-clock" one, the Accuweather one, the AVG anti-virus one with handy battery percentage indicator.
The "google search" one. The PowerAmp one is very cool too, can adjust it's size and functions.

Personally, I find the AIX weather widget to be the best out there. It is crazy accurate!

Patsy fyre

derekeire wrote: »

The sickipedia one is great though it seems to have stopped working recently.

Just downloaded it, doesn't seem to work with jellybean.

TheUsual

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Personally, I find the AIX weather widget to be the best out there. It is crazy accurate!

Cool. Will try that.
Accuweather is just what EVERY single phone uses, so by default that's what I had.

Skill Magill

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Personally, I find the AIX weather widget to be the best out there. It is crazy accurate!

Hmmm comes out tiny on xperia s, can't seem to calibrate it at all,

ongarite

Depends on what visual style your looking for.
I prefer a minimal approach to my phone layout so I'm using Eye in Sky widget with Google Now icon set.
1Weather is another fantastic weather widget with minimal style.

Also using Flipboard widget, Google Calendar & Falcon for Twitter widget.

batistuta9

dulpit wrote: »

Swiftkey works across the board for me, only places I have noticed it not predicting text is URL fields and username/password fields.

you don't want it storing/predicting your usernames & passwords anyway :pac:

SuprSi

I only use Zooper Pro. It's a hugely customisable text-based widget that can display anything you want. On my screen I just have the time, date, location and weather (all in text) in the top right and in the bottom left the days of the week with the current day being the biggest. It's minimal but very cool.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zooper.zwpro&hl=en

Very good support too!

Skill Magill

^^^^
Wtf 99c???? :eek:
Ahhh

SuprSi

It's well worth 99c to be honest

gnarlyone

freeeeezing wrote: »

It didn't look that great from the video but I got it as it was from an Irish dev. That is one addictive game.

Idleater wrote: »

Ditto, it's very good. And very difficult. I wouldn't mind an "I'm crap at this game let me slow it down till I get used to it" option.
Definitely liking the sound but the visuals while mesmerising could be toned down a fraction.

Superhexagon is v good. Challenging game, really unique. Nice thats its by an irish developer. Thats why I originally downloaded Asterism too, from an irish developer. Its great thats there's plenty of Irish apps popping up.

Professey Chin

ALL THE EMULATORS!!! (Except N64)
And free

Retroarch

TheUsual

Chinpool wrote: »

ALL THE EMULATORS!!! (Except N64)
And free.

Ah nuts. There goes the weekend.

mondeo

Chinpool wrote: »

ALL THE EMULATORS!!! (Except N64)
And free

Retroarch

I downloaded this earlier, however has anyone got the ps emulator to work?

MonkstownHoop

SuprSi wrote: »

It's well worth 99c to be honest

how did you get the big time and weather on the top right?

Professey Chin

mondeo wrote: »

I downloaded this earlier, however has anyone got the ps emulator to work?

Most ps emulators need a playstation boot image. Have you tried that?

Dammit I mean bios image

Skill Magill

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

how did you get the big time and weather on the top right?

tap on the widget
on the screen that opens press layout
you'll see a few boxes with "Text" on them, Under each "Text" is the text on the screen you are able to edit. ie sunset, 22.28,clouds,min3 etc
Click the "Text" box you want to edit and move and resize using the x offset and y offset buttons
Youll see the text moving across the screen as you press the little arrows

etc...
:cool:

TheUsual

Whatsapp.

I must be late to this, anyone using it for free texts and photos ?

Professey Chin

TheUsual wrote: »

Whatsapp.

I must be late to this, anyone using it for free texts and photos ?

Yep. Great app. Free for the 1st year then about 80 cents per year.
The WhatsApp+ mod on XDA is a nicer version of it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624514

Squeaky the Squirrel

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