New essential Android apps thread

SexyGreyFox · 8 Feb 2017 at 22:23

I needed an app that could be located on my lock screen that gives information about my health and ICE numbers.
I came across a great little app called LifeAssyst if anybody is interested.

joffy · 10 Feb 2017 at 07:59

Best weather app?

kona786 · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:02

joffy;30489238 said:
Best weather app?

BBC weather

Azza · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:02

joffy;30489238 said:
Best weather app?

Weather Timeline has a superb widget.

BananaDunka · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:07

Google Now's weather function. Works really well, and is integrated into the persistent search bar.

Begbie · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:12

Minne doesn't seem to exist. The weather function that is

SixTwoSix · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:18

Might seem silly but need an app that displays the alarm time on the lock screen and possibly a countdown in hours/minutes until it's due.

Have this thing lately where I wake in middle of the night, think I forgot to set alarm, enter my pin code numerous times as i'm half asleep and then once I know it's working, can't get back to sleep, lol.

BananaDunka · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:18

Do you use Nnva Launcher? The persistent search bar option allows you to add weather (toggle option). Or you can add it as a widget (Add Widget > Nova Launcher (top) > Quick Search bar. You can configure it from Nova settings, under Desktop > Persistent search bar options.

V_R · 10 Feb 2017 at 09:16

Am liking that calendar widget mrk, what is it?

BananaDunka · 10 Feb 2017 at 09:26

It is this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plusonelabs.calendar

Frozennova · 10 Feb 2017 at 09:27

I like flat material combined with zooper for weather and calendar on the home screen

joffy · 10 Feb 2017 at 09:39

Azza;30489242 said:
Weather Timeline has a superb widget.

Thanks for the suggestions, liking Timeline. Which data source option do you find most accurate?

Sp00n · 10 Feb 2017 at 10:00

I like the AIX widget.

BigDannyO · 10 Feb 2017 at 10:05

mrk;30489269 said:
Do you use Nnva Launcher? The persistent search bar option allows you to add weather (toggle option). Or you can add it as a widget (Add Widget > Nova Launcher (top) > Quick Search bar. You can configure it from Nova settings, under Desktop > Persistent search bar options.

I was having a bit of trouble with this as I couldn't find the weather option in the persistent search bar section. Turns out that before I could see the option I needed to activate "Allow weather in search bar" in the Labs section in Nova settings.

Infamous786 · 10 Feb 2017 at 10:56

anybody know a way of blocking whatsapp calling? just getting annoyed with it sometimes as people keep calling me by accident?

RaV · 10 Feb 2017 at 11:34

Yaata SMS - Nice customisable sms app, small size.
MiXplorer - Solid file manager, but not currently on the play store.
Facebook Messenger Lite - Stripped down version. works great with no battery drain. easiest to find on APKmirror. If facebook do add adverts into the main messenger app then this will become a necessity.
Monospace - A minimal notes and writing app.
Shuttle+ Music Player - A solid no nonsense player. Got it free through the amazon store.
Flixster - Current film releases & reviews from rotten tomatoes(if you like rotten tomatoes)
Boost - For reddit
Signal - as a Whatsapp alternative.
#Squaredroid - add borders to images without it cropping into the photo.
PocketCast - for Podcasts. perfect interface and feature set.
Nova Launcher - Because its Nova and its great.
Google Wallpapers - Wallpapers that change every 24 hours. Is actually surprisingly decent!
Simple Currency - for very simple and clean currency comparison.
Sleep - Smart alarm clock with sleep cycle tracking

SexyGreyFox · 10 Feb 2017 at 19:12

joffy;30489485 said:
Thanks for the suggestions, liking Timeline. Which data source option do you find most accurate?

There is no such thing as a weather app that is most accurate, you have a 86% chance of getting the weather right by saying what it did the day before.

I use YoWindow

Kainz · 10 Feb 2017 at 19:40

Chaps, I've just noticed something amiss with Google Photos on my 6P and the wife's OP3. The Chromecast icon is missing upon viewing a photo within the app. Am I the only one seeing this?

Upon having a photo on the screen, there used to be a cast icon in the top right. I can't see such a thing anymore, and it seems Google have recently redesigned the UI too, which looks worse on Album mode

AndyCr15 · 10 Feb 2017 at 19:41

SexyGreyFox;30491655 said:
you have a 86% chance of getting the weather right by saying what it did the day before.

How so? On mine, no one day is the same as the next?

Orcvader · 10 Feb 2017 at 19:42

Kainz;30491770 said:
Chaps, I've just noticed something amiss with Google Photos on my 6P and the wife's OP3. The Chromecast icon is missing upon viewing a photo within the app. Am I the only one seeing this?

Upon having a photo on the screen, there used to be a cast icon in the top right. I can't see such a thing anymore, and it seems Google have recently redesigned the UI too, which looks worse on Album mode

Nope, still there for me, next to the 3 dot button right?

App version is 2.8.1.146834365 on my 6P if that helps.