Essential Android Apps

XILLAX · 20 Oct 2010 at 18:35

Not sure if this is the right app, but I found Angry Birds here:

http://www.getjar.com/mobile/43600/angry-birds/

You can download it from the link at the right and then transfer it to your phone

alex24 · 20 Oct 2010 at 18:53

dbeckett said:
Try k9 Mail, they released a new version of it this week

Thanks

_Jimlad_ said:
who do you mail with?

Hotmail, gmail and my uni's IMAP server.

Ratbag · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:28

Sundance said:
I just switch off data when I'm not particular bothered about receiving mail etc. I know it sort of defeats the purpose of a smartphone, but the amount of extra battery life you get is massive. My desire lasts for days without charging now I turn data off at night and at work.

Days? Really?

brummie · 20 Oct 2010 at 21:07

_Jimlad_ said:
its not misleading its a perfect guide for rooting. and he mentions the gold card method.

the chap does not need to root. he just needs to create a gold card and flash a stock rom.... as i mentioned

Did you read it was a Galaxy S

wellibob said:
Your joking right. I followed it, and it did what it said on the tin !

Own a Desire do you?

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2010 at 07:14

hey ho winamp is on the market

http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/1...-lockscreen-widget-whips-llamas-ass-hands-on/

NVP · 21 Oct 2010 at 08:42

Doesn't show on the market for me

Got an apk?

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2010 at 08:43

alexhull24 said:
Thanks

Hotmail, gmail and my uni's IMAP server.

well i would use the gmail app for gmail and burn that horrible hotmail

NVP said:
Doesn't show on the market for me

Got an apk?

follow the link and it has a barcode, scan the barcode with the phone, that's what i did

alex24 · 21 Oct 2010 at 08:53

The gmail app is much better, don't think I can use my uni mail with it though which is probably the most important. I've been trying to ditch hotmail for years, I signed up with their mail eons ago and because important stuff still comes through from time to time I have to keep it for now. Slowly migrating to gmail though.

Did I read you can add POP and IMAP accounts to gmail on the web? Would that then work with the gmail andoid app?

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2010 at 08:59

alexhull24 said:
The gmail app is much better, don't think I can use my uni mail with it though which is probably the most important. I've been trying to ditch hotmail for years, I signed up with their mail eons ago and because important stuff still comes through from time to time I have to keep it for now. Slowly migrating to gmail though.

Did I read you can add POP and IMAP accounts to gmail on the web? Would that then work with the gmail andoid app?

yeah have a look in the options on a pc. pretty sure you can have your uni mail go through to gmail anyway

Cosimo · 21 Oct 2010 at 15:57

NVP said:
Doesn't show on the market for me

Got an apk?

It's there now. Downloaded and trying out.

URL for Android browser:

http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.nullsoft.winamp

The desktop application for wireless/usb sync is here:

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=322995

MobyDick · 21 Oct 2010 at 18:53

WinAmp have an app on the market now! Am yet to try it though, after me dinner I will.

http://blog.winamp.com/2010/10/20/winamp-for-android-now-in-beta/

_Jimlad_ · 21 Oct 2010 at 18:55

MobyDick said:
WinAmp have an app on the market now! Am yet to try it though, after me dinner I will.

http://blog.winamp.com/2010/10/20/winamp-for-android-now-in-beta/

if you had read the page you posted on you would have seen its already been discussed

_Jimlad_ said:
hey ho winamp is on the market

http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/1...-lockscreen-widget-whips-llamas-ass-hands-on/

MobyDick · 21 Oct 2010 at 22:47

_Jimlad_ said:
if you had read the page you posted on you would have seen its already been discussed

Damn

I was keeping up to date with the thread but must have missed it between all the angry birds and mail stuff

Beans on toast Dave · 22 Oct 2010 at 12:09

is there an app to turn on or off download images in internet?

Foyman · 22 Oct 2010 at 12:14

Should be in the standard internet settings on the browser.

crunchman · 22 Oct 2010 at 14:07

Any reccomendations on apps for train times ?

Can see two on the market, Train times uk and rail planner live

Anyone use both .etc ?

cheers

_Jimlad_ · 22 Oct 2010 at 14:17

crunchman said:
Any reccomendations on apps for train times ?

Can see two on the market, Train times uk and rail planner live

Anyone use both .etc ?

cheers

not looked myself, but i find app brain better for looking for apps like that

hp01jpc · 22 Oct 2010 at 16:24

alexhull24 said:
The gmail app is much better, don't think I can use my uni mail with it though which is probably the most important. I've been trying to ditch hotmail for years, I signed up with their mail eons ago and because important stuff still comes through from time to time I have to keep it for now. Slowly migrating to gmail though.

Did I read you can add POP and IMAP accounts to gmail on the web? Would that then work with the gmail andoid app?

Yes you can do this. It's pretty easy, there should be info on your uni's website to give you the details you need.

A small but nice feature is that you can put all your uni emails into a distinct folder when they 'arrive' in your gmail account.

Works a treat. Your uni email will probably request you change passwords every 60 days or so. Remember to change it in Gmail too or you'll stop getting your mails!

Hugest_UK · 22 Oct 2010 at 16:42

Just been playing reckless racing all I can say is wow games have come along way on android since I first got my G1. Best graphics yet i would say

mrk · 22 Oct 2010 at 16:49

And all of the sudden the Android Games are crap crowd are silenced