Essential Android Apps

JIM_BOB7813 · 4 Sep 2011 at 22:25

Jumblejug said:
Is there an up-to-date comparison for Android web browsers?

Currently using Dolphin Mini but wouldn't mind finding if there are better options out there

Dolphin mini, dolphin HD, opera mini, opera mobile, firefox, Skyfire.

Opera mini for me.

Scam · 4 Sep 2011 at 22:46

Does anyone use GTasks/Android Agenda Widget? Is there any way to get Android Agenda Widget to show only one of my GTasks lists? It insists on showing them all.

Failing that, why can't I see the GTasks widgets to add to my homescreen? :confused:

photoshop · 5 Sep 2011 at 00:11

How do contacts work on android devices?
I have a Gmail account and have all my contacts in groups.

Some of those contacts have mobile numbers and some only emails.
Is there a way to split those contacts as follows:

- In Dialler.....only contacts with numbers show
- In SMS App...only contacts with numbers show
- In Email App...only contacts with email address show up

Possible?

Temi_D · 5 Sep 2011 at 00:13

AndyCr15 said:
It's built in to Android isn't it? What version of Android are you on and what do you actually want to do?

Its an htc desire, not sure what android version is on it. I mean an app that turns the phone into a wireless router so you can connect to it and use the phone's internet connection

"andy" · 5 Sep 2011 at 00:26

the android Facebook app is appalling !

any alternatives ?

asim18 · 5 Sep 2011 at 00:32

"andy" said:
the android Facebook app is appalling !

any alternatives ?

Yes it is terrible isn't it

I just use m.facebook.com along with FB Messenger.

roboffer · 5 Sep 2011 at 06:53

After something to automatically put phone into either silent mode or similar each night, anyone use anything for this kind of thing?

Locke · 5 Sep 2011 at 08:33

Temi_D said:
Its an htc desire, not sure what android version is on it. I mean an app that turns the phone into a wireless router so you can connect to it and use the phone's internet connection

Go into your wireless and network settings and look for Tethering or Hotspot. Although you should have an app called Mobile Hotspot or similar, if you don't then update your phone

"andy" said:
the android Facebook app is appalling !

any alternatives ?

Friendcaster. Mobile site works really good though and has most features youd use whilst on a phone.

roboffer said:
After something to automatically put phone into either silent mode or similar each night, anyone use anything for this kind of thing?

Maybe look into Tasker

Kreeeee · 5 Sep 2011 at 09:00

roboffer said:
After something to automatically put phone into either silent mode or similar each night, anyone use anything for this kind of thing?

Llama.

tonyyeb · 5 Sep 2011 at 09:09

Kreeeee said:
Llama.

+1 Llama is an excellent piece of software.

mrk · 5 Sep 2011 at 09:18

Friendcaster is an excellent app for Facebook as well and better than the official app.

tonyyeb · 5 Sep 2011 at 09:26

Does anyone know of a chat client (compatible with Google Talk/Chat) that shows when the other person is typing? IMO does do this but the last update has ruined the UI and now I want to change.

PiKe · 5 Sep 2011 at 09:28

eBuddy does.

tonyyeb · 5 Sep 2011 at 09:30

PiKe said:
eBuddy does.

I thought I'd tried that but maybe not. I'll give it another go. Cheers.

tonyyeb · 5 Sep 2011 at 11:12

PiKe said:
eBuddy does.

eBuddy does work but it isn't great on small screen devices. Trying IM+ now but not sure it shows when the other person is typing. Bit of a deal breaker if an app doesn't have that.

A2Z · 5 Sep 2011 at 11:20

tonyyeb said:
eBuddy does work but it isn't great on small screen devices. Trying IM+ now but not sure it shows when the other person is typing. Bit of a deal breaker if an app doesn't have that.

Ouf of interest why does that matter?

tonyyeb · 5 Sep 2011 at 11:27

A2Z said:
Ouf of interest why does that matter?

If you can't see when the other person is typing, you end up talking over the top of each other. The conversation doesn't flow.

Epyon · 5 Sep 2011 at 11:37

Scam said:
Does anyone use GTasks/Android Agenda Widget? Is there any way to get Android Agenda Widget to show only one of my GTasks lists? It insists on showing them all.

Failing that, why can't I see the GTasks widgets to add to my homescreen?

Tried Astrid?

tonyyeb · 5 Sep 2011 at 11:42

EDIT: Ignore.

Scam · 5 Sep 2011 at 12:39

I've just updated Agenda Widget and it has a filter for what task lists to show. Sorted :cool:

Epyon said:
Tried Astrid?

Is it better than GTasks? When I first got my phone I tried it and uninstalled it almost straight away. I can't remember why but I clearly didn't like it. Been using GTasks ever since.