Must Have Android Apps and Games?

MonkstownHoop

Chinpool wrote: »

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

ive had it free for 4 years, anytime the "free" version comes to an end it just gives me another free year

Professey Chin

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

ive had it free for 4 years, anytime the "free" version comes to an end it just gives me another free year

Wizards :pac:
Although ive a month left. Lets see do I get this magic...

Ghandee

Chinpool wrote: »

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

I've this installed since day zero of getting my very first Android.

Have not paid a cent for it, ever

TheUsual

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

ive had it free for 4 years, anytime the "free" version comes to an end it just gives me another free year

80 cents a year for free texts is probably a good deal in my book ! :pac:

flazio

Temple Run 2.
Very impressive graphics for a freebie and no ads either, (although power ups are purchasable) Tilt response could be better though.

eoferrall

Ghandee wrote: »

I've this installed since day zero of getting my very first Android.

Have not paid a cent for it, ever

Me too - in fact only last week got a notification that it was extended for another year!

danniemcq

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.

bit late but kii works great for me in all fields even ones that swiftkey didn't.

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

ive had it free for 4 years, anytime the "free" version comes to an end it just gives me another free year

Whatsapp, The Winrar of Android

G1032

gnarlyone wrote: »

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.

How do you play this game. Its impossible!! Been playing it for 20 minutes and the best I can get is 6.58 seconds. I can't even get beyond level 1
Any tips on how to progress?

Bluefoam

Whatsapp is the killer app for smartphones... Its the most practical useful app ever. I would have no problem paying for it, but I don't want to associate my cc with my account. I've never needed any paid for app that didn't have an equally useful free alternative.

madmoe

Bluefoam wrote: »

Whatsapp is the killer app for smartphones... Its the most practical useful app ever. I would have no problem paying for it, but I don't want to associate my cc with my account. I've never needed any paid for app that didn't have an equally useful free alternative.

I'm on Android and have never had to pay for it (so far). Is it rue that they start to charge after 1 year for use of it?

Cheers,
M

Patsy fyre

madmoe wrote: »

I'm on Android and have never had to pay for it (so far). Is it rue that they start to charge after 1 year for use of it?

Cheers,
M

Well I've had it 3 years and never paid a penny. They charge the filthy rich iphone people so maybe that's why we get it free...

Bluefoam

madmoe wrote: »

I'm on Android and have never had to pay for it (so far). Is it rue that they start to charge after 1 year for use of it?

Cheers,
M

You are supposed to pay every year, but they generally send you a text each year to say that they have reactivated your account for free...

eoferrall

Bluefoam wrote: »

You are supposed to pay every year, but they generally send you a text each year to say that they have reactivated your account for free...

they never ask for payment - and don't even tell you how to! So saying supposed to is a bit of a stretch! I'd view it more as a donation!

JohnK

Dont know how you lot are getting away with it, I had to pay €0.99 last November via Google Wallet

Anyone mind telling me what you see if you go to Settings->Account->Payment Info?

b318isp

How does WhatsApp compare to VIber?

Bluefoam

Viber is great for making calls over a data/wifi connection. Whatsapp is for sending text messages, images, music movies over data/wifi.

I'm not sure how good Viber is as is is blocked where I live, but Whatsapp's success is that it is across most platforms and is abvailable to everyone... It is so widespread that most people have it these days + it's simple to use.

b318isp

I'll give it a spin then.

eoferrall

JohnK wrote: »

Dont know how you lot are getting away with it, I had to pay €0.99 last November via Google Wallet

Anyone mind telling me what you see if you go to Settings->Account->Payment Info?

not signed up with google wallet myself - but am linked in the playstore to my card.

This is my payment info. if I click the link it take me to purchase a subscription. but as you can see it resubscribes itself for free!

JohnK

Thats very odd that its resubscribing for the rest of you yet wouldn't do it for me without payment. I'm being screwed! :pac:

Melion

Ive had whatsapp on my S3 since last May and for over a year before that on the Iphone, never had to pay a penny. I would have no problem paying for it though, its one of my most used apps since i have a few friends living abroad.

dulpit

I assume to text someone using Whatsapp, they must also have the app?

evolutionqy7

dulpit wrote: »

I assume to text someone using Whatsapp, they must also have the app?

Yes

danniemcq

dulpit wrote: »

I assume to text someone using Whatsapp, they must also have the app?

when you install it shows all contacts that have it installed too

nbar12

I downloaded that personal assistant app and I'm not satisfied with the responses I get...

Squeaky the Squirrel

WhatsApp violates privacy laws over phone numbers: report

MrJoeSoap

SuprSi wrote: »

It's well worth 99c to be honest

Certainly was, thanks for the heads-up. Also loving Falcon.



Keep the recommendations coming folks!

I need to change numbers soon. is there an app that makes it a simpler process? Suppose theres nothing that could divert texts and phonecalls to my new number?

RangeR

Mascher wrote: »

I need to change numbers soon. is there an app that makes it a simpler process? Suppose theres nothing that could divert texts and phonecalls to my new number?

What's happening to the old number?

danniemcq

RangeR wrote: »

What's happening to the old number?

Stalker?

chrislad

Deleted User wrote: »

I need to change numbers soon. is there an app that makes it a simpler process? Suppose theres nothing that could divert texts and phonecalls to my new number?

If you want to divert all your calls and texts from the old number to the new one, what's the point in changing your number?!

Your network provider can divert calls. No way to divert texts, that I know of, and it's doubtful there would be an app for that as it would need to be implemented by the network as that's where the message goes to.

RangeR

chrislad wrote: »

If you want to divert all your calls and texts from the old number to the new one, what's the point in changing your number?!

Your network provider can divert calls. No way to divert texts, that I know of, and it's doubtful there would be an app for that as it would need to be implemented by the network as that's where the message goes to.

My guess is that when OP changes his number, he won't own the old number.

OP, of this is the case, there is nothing you can do. If you have the option of running both numbers at the same time [maybe port the old to PAYG], it's very easy. It's not possible if it's not legally yours.

chrislad

RangeR wrote: »

My guess is that when OP changes his number, he won't own the old number.

OP, of this is the case, there is nothing you can do. If you have the option of running both numbers at the same time [maybe port the old to PAYG], it's very easy. It's not possible if it's not legally yours.

But if he doesn't own the number, then he won't be able to divert as that would render the person who does own the number (assuming that's the case) being unable to receive any calls.

Either way, there's no way to do what the OP wants to do with both calls and texts. Bear in mind that if you do divert calls, you will be charged. Normally, it's the same cost (eg an O2 phone diverted to an O2 phone would be 30c per min, but if you had free O2 calls, it would be free)

RangeR

chrislad wrote: »

But if he doesn't own the number, then he won't be able to divert as that would render the person who does own the number (assuming that's the case) being unable to receive any calls.

Either way, there's no way to do what the OP wants to do with both calls and texts. Bear in mind that if you do divert calls, you will be charged. Normally, it's the same cost (eg an O2 phone diverted to an O2 phone would be 30c per min, but if you had free O2 calls, it would be free)

I know. However, if the old number is a company number [whom he works for], the number may go unused for days or weeks. So technically, a forward could be setup and Cabbage could be used for forward SMS's for a time. This is still not allowed.

There are many use cases. I summarised by saying it wasn't possible, legally.

MonkstownHoop

eoferrall wrote: »

they never ask for payment - and don't even tell you how to! So saying supposed to is a bit of a stretch! I'd view it more as a donation!

the latest update gives you the payment option in settings

danniemcq

danniemcq wrote: »

Stalker?

My own number is now out of contract. My job has given me a phone and i can use it as I please, so may as well cancel the contract on my own number and save a few quid by just using my wok phone. However i cant be bothered carrying two phones around.

danniemcq

Deleted User wrote: »

My own number is now out of contract. My job has given me a phone and i can use it as I please, so may as well cancel the contract on my own number and save a few quid by just using my wok phone. However i cant be bothered carrying two phones around.

can you not use your old number as your work phone number?

or just switch sims?

Professey Chin

Is recommend taking a look at Action Launcher since it was updated last night. Really done well and the covers take on folders is a great idea. Very smooth now too.
Slightly expensive though

griffdaddy

Retroarch has been ported to Android. It's an emulator that plays games from almost every games system. Definitely recommend it.

jimmynokia

Carbon for android is due any day now keep your eyes peeled there is a 100k token limit.

Professey Chin

jimmynokia wrote: »

Carbon for android is due any day now keep your eyes peeled there is a 100k token limit.

Seen the preview videos. Looks gorgeous

the whole year inn

Chinpool wrote: »

Seen the preview videos. Looks gorgeous

So it backs up your phone when your not on root?Is there anything else it does?

Professey Chin

the whole year inn wrote: »

So it backs up your phone when your not on root?Is there anything else it does?

Not the backup app. The twitter app

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL9H2cstXbU

jimmynokia

Just got word carbon is going live in the next hour keep an eye out

Professey Chin

jimmynokia wrote: »

Just got word carbon is going live in the next hour keep an eye out

Published about 20 minutes ago.
Now we play the waiting game.....

jimmynokia

How long i wonder lol.. IT will hit its token limit in minutes.have to be on the ball:D

MonkstownHoop

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon

jimmynokia

After all that its only ok,like falcon.

the whole year inn

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon

Linik is not working or me,anyone else?

got it working just there

B Rabbit

the whole year inn wrote: »

Linik is not working or me,anyone else?

got it working just there

Working fine for me

evolutionqy7

Its a really pretty Twitter client, lovely animations. Far nicer than Twitters own app anyway

They had a nice application on Windows Phone, but this is miles ahead