Essential Android Apps

AndyCr15 · 8 Jul 2013 at 23:49

ferret141 said:
Is that cheapo ODBII adapter still working for you?

Got to be honest, I don't use it very often at all, but I think I plugged it in a few months back and it was fine still...

Cyclone · 9 Jul 2013 at 07:20

Infinite Flight

Bradmax57 · 9 Jul 2013 at 09:09

Looks great, notice its available for windows phone aswell, shame its not on win8 store

IRLeetly · 9 Jul 2013 at 09:45

Darn this thread, instead of job hunting I've done nothing but try out apps and research how to root my new S3, still on the fence about that, but I need a decent ad blocker and fdroid has so much cool freeware.

benjo · 9 Jul 2013 at 09:56

IRLeetly said:
Darn this thread, instead of job hunting I've done nothing but try out apps and research how to root my new S3, still on the fence about that, but I need a decent ad blocker and fdroid has so much cool freeware.

Definitely root it, then pop Aosp on there

IRLeetly · 9 Jul 2013 at 12:20

dear god, don't put that idea in my head I've just not long managed to set everything up to the way I like it.

Orcvader · 9 Jul 2013 at 12:30

Root, install AdAway = sorted

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Belloni · 10 Jul 2013 at 07:53

New Google Maps revamp has been released for 4.2 devices on Android.

Looking good so far, a lot cleaner.

AndyCr15 · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:09

I'm hearing it doesn't have Latitude on it now though?

Steve_bullockuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:14

Belloni said:
New Google Maps revamp has been released for 4.2 devices on Android.

Looking good so far, a lot cleaner.

I like it. Seems to load a lot quicker.

Steve_bullockuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:15

AndyCr15 said:
I'm hearing it doesn't have Latitude on it now though?

Is Latitude still widely used?!

Edit: I can confirm it does not have Latitude (or at least I am yet to find it).

mrk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:20

Download links for those who don't have the staggered release yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357966

brummie · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:23

Steve_bullockuk said:
Is Latitude still widely used?!

Edit: I can confirm it does not have Latitude (or at least I am yet to find it).

Please find it before I update. I use it a lot.

Steve_bullockuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:26

brummie said:
Please find it before I update. I use it a lot.

It has been removed from maps but its now on Goolge+. The only flaw I see with that is the person would have to be on Google+ for it to work I am presuming.

http://www.geek.com/android/google-adds-latitude-to-google-for-android-kills-it-for-maps-1555777/

AndyCr15 · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:27

Steve_bullockuk said:
Is Latitude still widely used?!

Edit: I can confirm it does not have Latitude (or at least I am yet to find it).

Define widely

I think a lot of people use it, yes. It may be a relatively small proportion of total Google Maps users, but that's not a reason to remove it, surely?

Steve_bullockuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:28

AndyCr15 said:
Define widely I think a lot of people use it, yes. It may be a relatively small proportion of total Google Maps users, but that's not a reason to remove it, surely?

It does seem a little strange. I am guessing they are trying to make G+ more unified for all social products.

mrk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:35

Navigation is improved, like that you can tap the bottom bar and get miles eta, time left and toa. The New UI is sweet too.

Steve_bullockuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 08:48

mrk said:
Navigation is improved, like that you can tap the bottom bar and get miles eta, time left and toa. The New UI is sweet too.

I am a Waze user but i'll give it a shot.

mrk · 10 Jul 2013 at 09:25

I use Waze too and Sygic but Google navigation is just much quicker and effective I find. Coupled with Inova, imo it's unbeatable.

Steve_bullockuk · 10 Jul 2013 at 11:00

mrk said:
I use Waze too and Sygic but Google navigation is just much quicker and effective I find. Coupled with Inova, imo it's unbeatable.

How does Inova work with it? I am presuming you turn off the Navigation voice commands?