Essential Android Apps

Myshra · 23 Dec 2010 at 13:03

alexhull24 said:
Anyone got Battstatt working with Android 2.2.1? Mine is still stuck at loading...booo

This is a problem on the galaxy S only as far as I can work out - same issue here.

alex24 · 23 Dec 2010 at 13:13

Thanks! Some people are saying it's fixed, others not, I'll be patient.

EDIT: Just got an update to Battstatt and it's fixed my issue! SGS owners should be ok now.

Hen_Dawg · 23 Dec 2010 at 13:40

maun said:
is there anyway to try any of their games before buying?

You can play demos of all Gameloft games

Peerzy · 23 Dec 2010 at 15:48

Anybody know of an app that would filter my messages? A couple of numbers text me that I'd rather other people didn't see, maybe put into another folder or something? I currently use Handycent and have them added to the filter so they don't pop up but it's not really the answer.

gumbald · 23 Dec 2010 at 15:52

Peerzy said:
Anybody know of an app that would filter my messages? A couple of numbers text me that I'd rather other people didn't see, maybe put into another folder or something? I currently use Handycent and have them added to the filter so they don't pop up but it's not really the answer.

Nigerian bank manager?

Peerzy · 23 Dec 2010 at 16:12

You've lost me.

gumbald · 23 Dec 2010 at 16:17

Peerzy said:
You've lost me.

Speculating as to non-obvious texters who you'd want to hide.

Just change their name in your phonebook to "Uncle Clive".

Peerzy · 23 Dec 2010 at 16:23

gumbald said:
Speculating as to non-obvious texters who you'd want to hide.

Just change their name in your phonebook to "Uncle Clive".

Yeah I was just wondering if there was an app that could filter messages, my Nigerian Bank Manager made me promise no one would see his messages about 'the Generals $147M USD that are due to me very soons'.

mrk · 23 Dec 2010 at 16:24

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884701

Android is getting some awesome games!

chrisxuk · 23 Dec 2010 at 16:59

If anybody is interested, there is a Foursquare update out. It just allows you to upload a picture when you check in somewhere.

PiKe · 23 Dec 2010 at 17:22

chrisxuk said:
If anybody is interested, there is a Foursquare update out. It just allows you to upload a picture when you check in somewhere.

Adding to the pointlessness.

OCdude · 23 Dec 2010 at 18:18

Peerzy said:
Anybody know of an app that would filter my messages? A couple of numbers text me that I'd rather other people didn't see, maybe put into another folder or something? I currently use Handycent and have them added to the filter so they don't pop up but it's not really the answer.

I use an app called "Extreme call blocker droid" which does this and a LOT more. Have a look

Info a manual here

EDIT: Looks like "Fox Secret Text Message" might be more up your street

(further down the page)

Hen_Dawg · 23 Dec 2010 at 19:17

Rimsy said:
Rail Planner Live works great now - was some issues with the widgets not updating location properly but that seems to be fixed now. Thumbs up from me.

Bought it and I'm impressed. Worth three fiddy as I'll use it 6 days a week

Beans on toast Dave · 23 Dec 2010 at 20:41

what does everyone use for security?
im sure i read somewhere you can send your phone a text phrase and it will erase it?

is something like that avalible?

DiG · 23 Dec 2010 at 20:57

challengedavid said:
what does everyone use for security?
im sure i read somewhere you can send your phone a text phrase and it will erase it?

is something like that avalible?

I use Wavesecure when it was in Beta, not sure I would pay for it though!

Spudgun · 23 Dec 2010 at 22:30

Animated Weather for Android - Weather forecast application. The exquisitely realistic video effects of cloudiness, rain and snow provide the vivid sensation of current or future weather conditions for more than 50000 locations over the world.

http://www.weather-android.com/

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9qkmzbBy4

CliffyBiro · 23 Dec 2010 at 22:53

Game Dev Story!!!!

Storm3y · 23 Dec 2010 at 23:56

I'm looking for an app similar to the lost iPhone on MobileMe. Do any of you know any?

Russinating · 24 Dec 2010 at 00:04

The HTC Desire HD comes with HTC Sense for free which is the same as MobileMe in that respect, but for free. Will be rolled out on all future HTC Android phones but unsure of any apps for past models.

mrk · 24 Dec 2010 at 00:12

Where's My Droid is good and also free. Wavesecure is a yearly subscription (cheap) and well worth it too.