Tag Archives: Games

Jun 9 2012

Android for the Beginners

ImageNow that you’ve joined the Android community by purchasing or inheriting a new device, I’m sure the question eating at you is, what apps do I get for my device…. This is a simple guide for those who recently acquired Android phones or are interested in discovering what other people consider good apps!!

The data represented here is sourced from a couple of my friends who wield the mighty droids….

I’ve done my best to break the wide array of apps into six essential categories….namely Social Networks, Music/Media, RSS & Feeds, Browsers, Utilities & Games!!!

Social networks

  • Facebook – the app is self-titled but I prefer to use the browser.
  • Twitter – Tweetcaster & tweetdeck take the throne here.
  • Google+ – A really big application(size wise) but really worth it if you’re into GOOGLE stuff.

Music/Media

  • Music players- PlayerPro, PowerAmp & Winamp are really powerful tools & offer a great music experience.
  • Video Player – MX player handles most if not ALL conceivable codecs.
  • Soundhound – Used to ID songs playing in the ‘wild’.
  • Gstrings – for those in love with/play guitar.

RSS readers & feeds

  • Personally I’d recommend PULSE – which is a full feature RSS/Feeds reader…but is data consumptive if misused…another is gReader handles feeds well & is pocket friendly!
  • WordPress app for blogs…
  • Free merriam-webster dictionary
  • Bible – A simple multi-version app
  • Goal – For the best info on European Soccer

Browsers

  • Opera Mini – cost effective & supposedly fast.
  • Dolphin Browser – Wholesome & easy/fun to use browser.
  • Firefox – To experience the WHOLE internet + save as PDF, but comes with its data cost.
  • Wapedia – Exposure to the Wiki family at ridiculously low costs!!

Utilities

  • JuiceDefender – For battery management [IT REALLY SAVES YOUR BATTERY]
  • Battery Indicator – Displays battery stats.
  • Data Counter – Simple DATA WIDGET…displays data use per day/week/month!
  • Watchdog – to limit & monitor your data usage per day!
  • ThinkFree Office – all in one document editor & reader.
  • ES File Explorer – self explanatory… & very thorough.
  • Bluetooth File Transfer – in assisting those with Bluetooth problems (ideos)
  • GoSMS pro – For enhanced sms-ing
  • Go Launcher – For a better home screen experience

Games

Speed3Dx, angry birds and many more…. here, its all upto you.

~DGM