The official mobile apps thread (iOS, Android, WP)

[Venti Quattro]

Sticky this? For all recommends, comments, avoids, reviews, etc.

For starters, get 7 Little Words (http://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/7-little-words/id431434152?mt=8) from the Apple Store. This is the game if you're bored, stoned, or looking to get your brain challenged. I've mentioned in another thread that the game has a lot of in-app purchases but it is so worth it.

Other recommended game apps:
Stupid Zombies (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stupid-zombies/id412984175?mt=8) - all-encompassing price of 0.99 + option to buy air strikes
Word To Word (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-to-word-a-fun-addictive/id441894920?mt=8) - also with in-app purchases, but with an all-encompassing price of 2.99

[lefty]

Pulse and News 360 are quite nice

[Venti Quattro]

Pulse and News 360 are quite nice

Platform? Link? Since it's a mixed mobile apps thread, maybe we should put a link or which platform so it's easier to search for some consideration.

[Drachen]

Platform? Link? Since it's a mixed mobile apps thread, maybe we should put a link or which platform so it's easier to search for some consideration.

venti, lefty's reputation (for better or worse) preceeds him. He is talking about the apple versions of those apps. Oh and for the record pulse is awesome on android.

[leemajors]

Reeder for iOS is my favorite RSS reader by far. Cyclemeter Pro is an awesome GPS tracking app for exercise, mainly biking.

[lefty]

Platform? Link? Since it's a mixed mobile apps thread, maybe we should put a link or which platform so it's easier to search for some consideration.
Sorry Venti

Yes, Pulse and News 360 for iOS

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pulse-news-for-iphone/id377594176?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news360/id394648566?mt=8


And Drachen, go fuck yourself
lol gaydroid

[Drachen]

Sorry Venti

Yes, Pulse and News 360 for iOS

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pulse-news-for-iphone/id377594176?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news360/id394648566?mt=8


And Drachen, go fuck yourself
lol gaydroid

Wow, sub-Boutons-level discourse. Not sure where that came from. I will say this, however, "gaydroid?" really? If you are going to try to be provacative in an attempt to derail Venti's thread, then perhaps you should try a little harder, because that shows a horrible lack of creativity and really doesn't even work.


Venti, here is the link for android's Pulse (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alphonso.pulse&hl=en). Additionally, I LOVE CamScanner (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pb nRzaWcuY2Ftc2Nhbm5lciJd). I have long thought that such a program was needed (my idea was based around the webcam on laptops, because I didn't have a smartphone when I started thinking about it in 2006.

[lefty]

Wow, sub-Boutons-level discourse. Not sure where that came from. I will say this, however, "gaydroid?" really? If you are going to try to be provacative in an attempt to derail Venti's thread, then perhaps you should try a little harder, because that shows a horrible lack of creativity and really doesn't even work.


http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd439/taemin-fangirl/random%20korean%20gifs/2d8616f4.gif

[Drachen]

Ok, Great post lefty, you got me. Now quit trying to have the circle jerk that you and hater have in every thread with me and get back on topic. This is a good thread.

[lefty]

Ok, Great post lefty, you got me. Now quit trying to have the circle jerk that you and hater have in every thread with me and get back on topic. This is a good thread.
Yes yes this is a good thread :toast

[leemajors]

Wow, sub-Boutons-level discourse. Not sure where that came from. I will say this, however, "gaydroid?" really? If you are going to try to be provacative in an attempt to derail Venti's thread, then perhaps you should try a little harder, because that shows a horrible lack of creativity and really doesn't even work.


Venti, here is the link for android's Pulse (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alphonso.pulse&hl=en). Additionally, I LOVE CamScanner (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pb nRzaWcuY2Ftc2Nhbm5lciJd). I have long thought that such a program was needed (my idea was based around the webcam on laptops, because I didn't have a smartphone when I started thinking about it in 2006.

and that was the edit, too :lol

[Drachen]

and that was the edit, too :lol

Never mind, you were talking about his post.

[resistanze]

Never mind, you were talking about his post.
No I think he's referring to lefty's post.

[Drachen]

No I think he's referring to lefty's post.

yeah, got it. Thanks.

Back on topic: I have been playing Great Little War Game (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rubicon.dev.glwg&hl=en) and it is really fun.

[Blake]

Stupid Zombies[/URL] - all-encompassing price of 0.99 + option to buy air strikes


air strikes?

is there anything past Chapter II stage 4? I'm still stuck on the last one (#60)

[ElNono]

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd439/taemin-fangirl/random%20korean%20gifs/2d8616f4.gif

:lmao

[hater]

ChefTap for Android is cool. It downloads any recipe on the web and stores it in your app's database.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Waze is a free GPS app in both the Apple store and Android Market and I think it's pretty damn snazzy. It's pretty interactive and is pretty cool on road trips. I highly recommend it.

If you're sick of carrying around all those damn loyalty cards from grocery and retail stores; you know, the ones you may have on your key chain, then you'll need to get Key Ring Reward Cards. It has most retail and grocery stores, but if it doesn't then you can store 'Others", too. Instead of digging for that card you just call it up on your phone and BAM. For grocery stores, it may have e-coupons which is kinda cool. It's free and in the Apple store and Android Market too.

There's the TouchTunes app in the Android market, don't know if @ Apple, where you can put tunes on the jukebox if you're ever anywhere with a TouchTunes Jukebox. It's pretty cool. You can pay through the app and select the tunes you want to hear without leaving your seat.

Then, if you have a newer Samsung TV that's on your home network via WiFi, there's SamsungRemote and Samsung Smartview app where you can control your TV from your phone.

[Drachen]

If you're sick of carrying around all those damn loyalty cards from grocery and retail stores; you know, the ones you may have on your key chain, then you'll need to get Key Ring Reward Cards. It has most retail and grocery stores, but if it doesn't then you can store 'Others", too. Instead of digging for that card you just call it up on your phone and BAM. For grocery stores, it may have e-coupons which is kinda cool. It's free and in the Apple store and Android Market too.


Should have said this too. This is a really useful app. The only place that sucks is Big Lots, they won't even try to scan it. They say (nah, that thing doesn't work). I'm like it works everywhere else, SCAN IT damn it!

[lefty]

Oh yeah

Also like Camcard and Lemon receipts apps
(iOS)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lemon-receipts-refreshed/id458730692?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camcard-business-card-reader/id347803339?mt=8

[Viva Las Espuelas]

ChefTap for Android is cool. It downloads any recipe on the web and stores it in your app's database.

Pretty frickin' awesome App. Thanks :tu

[hater]

Pretty frickin' awesome App. Thanks :tu

make sure you use Appbrain. every week I find 1 or 2 gems in there.

ok just right now checked it out:
Traffic Light Changer - Ability to change street lights :wow gonna give this a try

[leemajors]

Mint is cool.

[lefty]

Flipboard is finally available on iPhone !!!!!

WOohoo

[leemajors]

This is not an app, but WOW:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/behringer-unveils-8-foot-inuke-boom-ipod-dock-goes-consumer-wit/

[leemajors]

Slow Shutter looks neat, and it's $1 today.


Slow Shutter Cam fixes that by allowing you to take photos with slow shutter speeds. You just set the shutter speed you want—even the indefinite "bulb" setting is an option—and the sensitivity to light, then start snapping your photo. Slow Shutter Cam will handle the rest.

That said, there are certainly drawbacks when using a camera in a smartphone or tablet—even with one as good as the iPhone's. You'll definitely get better, more compelling results with a DSLR (or even a point and shoot) but with a little work you can actually paint with light using Slow Shutter Cam. We couldn't find an proper test in an office filled with light (and no dark areas outdoors) but were able to verify that the app can create photos with light trails by creating an ugly photo inside of a cabinet. It was just necessary to adjust the sensitivity to a fairly low level and play around with some of the other settings. The default settings didn't work so well, but so long as you follow the instructions for painting with light, Slow Shutter Cam will get the job the done with a few adjustments.

http://lifehacker.com/5866479/slow-shutter-cam-turns-your-iphone-camera-into-a-light-painter

[leemajors]

Slow Shutter looks neat, and it's $1 today.


Slow Shutter Cam fixes that by allowing you to take photos with slow shutter speeds. You just set the shutter speed you want—even the indefinite "bulb" setting is an option—and the sensitivity to light, then start snapping your photo. Slow Shutter Cam will handle the rest.

That said, there are certainly drawbacks when using a camera in a smartphone or tablet—even with one as good as the iPhone's. You'll definitely get better, more compelling results with a DSLR (or even a point and shoot) but with a little work you can actually paint with light using Slow Shutter Cam. We couldn't find an proper test in an office filled with light (and no dark areas outdoors) but were able to verify that the app can create photos with light trails by creating an ugly photo inside of a cabinet. It was just necessary to adjust the sensitivity to a fairly low level and play around with some of the other settings. The default settings didn't work so well, but so long as you follow the instructions for painting with light, Slow Shutter Cam will get the job the done with a few adjustments.

http://lifehacker.com/5866479/slow-shutter-cam-turns-your-iphone-camera-into-a-light-painter

[leemajors]

chrono trigger is now on the app store for iOS

[Viva Las Espuelas]

The GO SMS apps in the Android Market are pretty cool and mostly free. I dig the texting one, especially.

[Drachen]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the amazon app of the day today is Splashtop desktop. One of the best apps that I have used. If you have a phone or a tablet, I would get it. Even if you don't or have a phone that is old and busted, I would still get it so that when you upgrade, you can DL it for free.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Looks cool. I got it but their website seems to be down at the moment. I can't get the streamer.

[Drachen]

Looks cool. I got it but their website seems to be down at the moment. I can't get the streamer.

That sucks.

[stretch]

Wow Splashtop kicks ass. I DLed it on my iPad and Skyrocket. Very useful. Thanks for the heads up.

[Drachen]

Wow Splashtop kicks ass. I DLed it on my iPad and Skyrocket. Very useful. Thanks for the heads up.

No problem. You can use your phone as a dummy client which is nice.

[leemajors]

The OnLive Windows streaming app for the iPad looks pretty cool.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

No problem. You can use your phone as a dummy client which is nice.

Dummy client?

[Drachen]

basically a terminal. It doesn't do any of the processing. Your home computer does all of the processing and your phone/tablet is just the access point.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Ah ok.

[Libri]

I've been searching for a free sports app and found ScoreMobile. Seems cool.

[resistanze]

I've been searching for a free sports app and found ScoreMobile. Seems cool.

It's my deufalt sports app, tbh (Canada FTW!). I used to use ESPN ScoreCenter but I find ScoreMobile much cleaner and faster.

[leemajors]

not an app, but i like this:

http://lifehacker.com/5877459/text-this-to-me-for-chrome-sends-links-and-notes-to-your-phone-with-a-single-click

[lefty]

I've been searching for a free sports app and found ScoreMobile. Seems cool.


It's my deufalt sports app, tbh (Canada FTW!). I used to use ESPN ScoreCenter but I find ScoreMobile much cleaner and faster.
Fuck yeah, The Score :D

@Libri, watch the Footy Show and BasketballJones

Pretty good stuff

[lefty]

if you like watching music videos, the new updates to the VEVO app is pretty nice.
It matches the artists from your playlist to their to their database.

(iOS)

[Libri]

Fuck yeah, The Score :D

@Libri, watch the Footy Show and BasketballJones

Pretty good stuff

I'm going to watch those regularly. :tu

[lefty]

I'm going to watch those regularly. :tu

:tu

[leemajors]

I really want to see what they can do with this:

http://jalopnik.com/5879255/how-apple-bought-saabs-futuristic-mapping-software

[leemajors]

Interesting Android App, browse your phone from your comp wirelessly:

http://lifehacker.com/5883972/software-data-cable-connects-and-transfers-data-to-your-android-phone-no-cables-required

[leemajors]

Phones before/after iPhone:

https://p.twimg.com/AktZl-FCQAAKJHQ.jpg:large

:lol

[TheMACHINE]

iphone definately got the ball rolling, its just too bad they stop raising the bar.

[leemajors]

iphone definately got the ball rolling, its just too bad they stop raising the bar.

I just can't stop looking at that N-Gage and wondering who they thought would buy it.

[leemajors]

http://dvice.com/assets_c/2012/02/iphnstv987aga-thumb-550xauto-84535.jpg

[leemajors]

iphone definately got the ball rolling, its just too bad they stop raising the bar.

the only mobile OS really doing anything that stands out as somewhat innovative is wp8.

[manufan10]

make sure you use Appbrain. every week I find 1 or 2 gems in there.

ok just right now checked it out:
Traffic Light Changer - Ability to change street lights :wow gonna give this a try

So did it work? :lol

[TheMACHINE]

the only mobile OS really doing anything that stands out as somewhat innovative is wp8.

u must havent tried ICS.

[leemajors]

u must havent tried ICS.

It's still pretty much more of the same. wp8's tiled interface is a big break from the same basic look Android and iOS have.

[Drachen]

My wife got me into using Cozi. This is a good family organizational app. It has a todo list, calendar, shopping list, and a journal (though I dont see a need for this). It has a common user login that the family shares and everyone sees any changes made. It syncs with google calendar, and you can specify who each calendar event is for. The shopping list can be subdivided (costco, HEB, Big Lots, etc). Most of it is functionality that already exists in one way or another, but it seems to pull everything together in a good way.

Cozi (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cozi.androidfree&hl=en)

[leemajors]

My wife got me into using Cozi. This is a good family organizational app. It has a todo list, calendar, shopping list, and a journal (though I dont see a need for this). It has a common user login that the family shares and everyone sees any changes made. It syncs with google calendar, and you can specify who each calendar event is for. The shopping list can be subdivided (costco, HEB, Big Lots, etc). Most of it is functionality that already exists in one way or another, but it seems to pull everything together in a good way.

Cozi (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cozi.androidfree&hl=en)

I saw this glowing review here for iOS and Android:

http://www.thekitchn.com/ourgroceries-a-grocery-list-app-that-simply-works-165395

You can store ingredients for favorite recipes in it, which sounds pretty sweet.

[TheMACHINE]

It's still pretty much more of the same. wp8's tiled interface is a big break from the same basic look Android and iOS have.

well interface is pretty much the same, but ICS has a multitask bar so you can switch from app to app without closing. Similar to the PC bar at the bottom. Also, it has Android Beam which i FINALLY used since my brother got a nexus now. lol

[manufan10]

What are some must have apps for an Android?

[Drachen]

What are some must have apps for an Android?


An App Killer!!!!! BWAHHHAAHAHAH

[Drachen]

I saw this glowing review here for iOS and Android:

http://www.thekitchn.com/ourgroceries-a-grocery-list-app-that-simply-works-165395

You can store ingredients for favorite recipes in it, which sounds pretty sweet.

The wife uses allrecipies for something similar which has the added bonus of providing a "spinner" where you can select which ingredients you have as well as the type of meal and the time you have (Beef, Appetizer, ready in 20mins or less) and it will provide recipes which match that. She has an account online where she saves her favorite recipes too...

[leemajors]

The wife uses allrecipies for something similar which has the added bonus of providing a "spinner" where you can select which ingredients you have as well as the type of meal and the time you have (Beef, Appetizer, ready in 20mins or less) and it will provide recipes which match that. She has an account online where she saves her favorite recipes too...

Cool. I still just email myself recipes and pull them up in the store outta my recipes folder in gmail.

[TheMACHINE]

Android 2.3 - need an app killer
Android 4.0 - no need for an app killer

[leemajors]

SlideIT Android $.99

http://lifehacker.com/5888131/daily-app-deals-get-slideit-keyboard-for-android-for-99

[leemajors]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/android-and-ios-expose-your-photos-to-third-party-apps-promise/

[Drachen]

SlideIT Android $.99

http://lifehacker.com/5888131/daily-app-deals-get-slideit-keyboard-for-android-for-99

why not use swype for free

[leemajors]

why not use swype for free

I just like to post semi-relevant stuff. Beats the iOS/Android taunts unless I am really bored.

Beats Audio on any rooted phone:

http://lifehacker.com/5889825/get-beats-audio-on-any-rooted-android-phone

Weird, I didn't know the whole Beats thing was just a glorified equalizer.

[Drachen]

I just like to post semi-relevant stuff. Beats the iOS/Android taunts unless I am really bored.

Beats Audio on any rooted phone:

http://lifehacker.com/5889825/get-beats-audio-on-any-rooted-android-phone

Weird, I didn't know the whole Beats thing was just a glorified equalizer.

Ah, ok. Didn't mean to come off prickish.

[leemajors]

Ah, ok. Didn't mean to come off prickish.

You didn't :toast

[leemajors]

http://lifehacker.com/5891198/n7player-is-a-music-player-for-android-with-good-looks-and-great-features

[leemajors]

It's a web app, but still pretty neat. Tethering without jailbreaking or paying a carrier:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/tether-for-iphone-html5-webapp/

Edit: Looks like you do pay the creators for it, but it's $30/yr

[DJ Mbenga]

if you like wp7 but have android try launcher 7. works remarkably well, and effecient. but it takes some time to set things up.

[leemajors]

Khan Academy lectures now available on iPad:

http://lifehacker.com/5892508/khan-academy-for-ipad-puts-the-world+class-educational-lectures-in-your-hand

[leemajors]

http://lifehacker.com/5895193/yet-another-reason-to-buy-your-apps-free-ad+supported-android-apps-also-less-secure

[leemajors]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/fake-android-store-china-/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/03/androidstore3-21-1332420922.jpg

:lol

[lefty]

http://lifehacker.com/5895193/yet-another-reason-to-buy-your-apps-free-ad+supported-android-apps-also-less-secure

Crofl Android

[leemajors]

Crofl Android
ehh I am sure it's just like Windows, if you are careful it is likely irrelevant.

[leemajors]

Lifehacker loves this note app for iPad:

http://lifehacker.com/5897478/paper-is-a-drop+dead-gorgeous-app-for-drawing-and-taking-notes-on-the-ipad

[leemajors]

Highway Rider is the shit on iOS, mindless tilt steering motorcycle game:

vOesFAc5HQ0

[lefty]

Dolphin Browser - on both Android and iOS


Superb browser, shits on the stock browsers TBH

[Spurtacus]

My Xbox Live app now available on Android.

You can view your avatar, friends list, messages, and check achievements.

[leemajors]

Reeder just updated for iOS recently, it's the best rss reader by far imo and this update greatly improved it:

http://reederapp.com/iphone/

[leemajors]

My Xbox Live app now available on Android.

You can view your avatar, friends list, messages, and check achievements.

The iOS app got updated too, including remote functionality

[Drachen]

Dolphin Browser - on both Android and iOS


Superb browser, shits on the stock browsers TBH

This was my main browser and was better by far until Chrome came out for android. Haven't looked back since.

[Spurtacus]

The iOS app got updated too, including remote functionality

This didn't come to Android unfortunately.

[lefty]

This was my main browser and was better by far until Chrome came out for android. Haven't looked back since.

Yeah I heard Chrome for Android is really good

[Drachen]

Yeah I heard Chrome for Android is really good

There is literally only one thing that I can think of that I would take from dolphin and put into chrome: The swipe to the right to see your favorites. Chrome beats dolphin in every other way (and this is coming from a guy who went out of his way to show people how cool dolphin was).

[resistanze]

I just re-downloaded Chrome, hadn't used it since early on in the Beta stages. A lot better.

[Brutalis]

Ringdroid lets you make your own ringtones from your mp3 collection. Drippler is a cool app that has news and such for the device you use. It automatically detects it. Speedtest is obvious. All Android apps. Still new to it so i dont know many other apps.

[Cry Havoc]

https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

Expensive, but from what I've heard, it's worth it. Hell if it gets you to run 2x a week it will pay for itself about 1000 times over in potential medical savings.

[Drachen]

https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

Expensive, but from what I've heard, it's worth it. Hell if it gets you to run 2x a week it will pay for itself about 1000 times over in potential medical savings.

well I ride my bike a lot now and hate running, though my stock answer when someone asks if I would jog is "I'll only run when chased", so this would provide that if I ever wanted to take it up.

[lefty]

There is literally only one thing that I can think of that I would take from dolphin and put into chrome: The swipe to the right to see your favorites. Chrome beats dolphin in every other way (and this is coming from a guy who went out of his way to show people how cool dolphin was).
Yeah the gestures on Dolphin are good stuff

Im on iOS, so no mobile Chrome for me

[Drachen]

Yeah the gestures on Dolphin are good stuff

Im on iOS, so no mobile Chrome for me

I know, its a shame. One thing that is cool is that not only does it bring your favorites over from chrome on your computer, but also your history.

[lefty]

I know, its a shame. One thing that is cool is that not only does it bring your favorites over from chrome on your computer, but also your history.
Thats cool

[leemajors]

Carat - iOS/Android app that will tell you which apps eat up the most battery staying open (facebook is awful on iOS for eating up power):

http://lifehacker.com/5918671/carat-tells-your-which-apps-suck-up-your-battery-power

I have not tried it.

[lefty]

Carat - iOS/Android app that will tell you which apps eat up the most battery staying open (facebook is awful on iOS for eating up power):

http://lifehacker.com/5918671/carat-tells-your-which-apps-suck-up-your-battery-power

I have not tried it.

Interesting

[leemajors]

Interesting

and apparently worthless from the comments :lol

[lefty]

and apparently worthless from the comments :lol

Rofl

[lefty]

Chrome is now available on iOS

[leemajors]

I like splitting the Podcasts app off, hopefully that just gets integrated with iOS6.

[Venti Quattro]

Chrome is now available on iOS
I thought Apple wanted to remove Google from their system so they ditched Google Maps?

:lolpple

[leemajors]

I thought Apple wanted to remove Google from their system so they ditched Google Maps?

:lolpple

Google submitted an app for the App Store and it got approved, like anyone can.

[leemajors]

Flow Free is a pretty damn fun puzzle game:

dtNZ30O94fk

[Venti Quattro]

For starters, get 7 Little Words (http://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/7-little-words/id431434152?mt=8) from the Apple Store. This is the game if you're bored, stoned, or looking to get your brain challenged. I've mentioned in another thread that the game has a lot of in-app purchases but it is so worth it.

Still can't get enough of this game. :rollin

It's a good thing that they constantly bring new updates.

[leemajors]

I forgot I ordered my sister a MacBook in January, so my Air got returned since my discount had not been reset (I can get one after Jan 1), so I ordered a 64GB iPad. It's pretty awesome, and I got this game for my daughter - she loves it and it's helping get her ready for 2nd grade:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teachme-2nd-grade/id355943913?mt=8

[leemajors]

Chrome is great on the iPad.

[Drachen]

Chrome is great on the iPad.

good, it is great on my phone and touchpad too!

[leemajors]

good, it is great on my phone and touchpad too!

I haven't used it on my phone, but I probably would if I could get it to launch links without bookmarklet workarounds.

[leemajors]

Flow Free is on Google Play now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigduckgames.flow

this game is incredibly addictive.

[lefty]

Alarmdroid (google play)

Fuckin love it

[resistanze]

Flow Free is on Google Play now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigduckgames.flow

this game is incredibly addictive.

:tu

[leemajors]

Drachen, does Splashtop 2 interest you at all? It works well but I couldn't get the original anymore.

[Drachen]

Drachen, does Splashtop 2 interest you at all? It works well but I couldn't get the original anymore.

We don't have a splashtop 2. What does it do?

[leemajors]

We don't have a splashtop 2. What does it do?

The login stuff is simpler, and the "Advanced" pane is no longer needed. You can access over 3g/whatever remotely without additional PIN, and they claim you can stream graphic intensive games now as proof of how much speedier it is. I don't play games so I can't testify to it, but the retina support is nice. I think the Android release is pretty imminent, they don't support the iPhone or Touch yet either, just the iPad. It was $2, which isn't much for what it does. I like it, thanks for the recommendation previously. I'll need to see how it works remotely over wifi of course, but so far so good.

[Drachen]

Oh Ok, for us, splashtop was available over 3g/4g and they have a seperate (splashtop gamecontroller) which is supposedly optimized to play skyrim, civ5, etc through splashtop, but only for tegra 3 devices (though tegra 3 can be emulated).

I don't really play games either so I can't really tell you about all that. They have had a Splashtop HD out for a while which was optimized for the tablet screens (higher res).

It sounds like y'all are getting some of the stuff we've got. I am glad that I could help you out with that app. I do agree that it is awesome.

[leemajors]

Yeah the 3g/4g access was there before but they really simplified the login process.

[leemajors]

Tiny Wings 2.0 and Tiny Wings HD (iPad) are out on iOS. Great games, great additions to them as well after quite a wait.

[leemajors]

Not an app, but Engadget likes this bluetooth travel speaker:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/14/beacon-audio-phoenix-portable-speaker-review/

[leemajors]

Skyhook SDK for Android touts always-on location finding without the battery hit

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/skyhook-sdk-for-android-gets-always-on-location-finding/

[lefty]

The Dark Knight Rises videogame

On both iOS and Android

6.99

[leemajors]

Spacecraft 3D is available on iOS:

http://boingboing.net/2012/07/20/spacecraft-3d-nifty-robotic-s.html


I recently had a chance to visit NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with Miles O'Brien. At the NASA center in Pasadena, engineers are readying for the long-anticipated landing of the Mars Curiosity rover on Aug. 5. During our visit, we met with the team behind a cool new iOS app from JPL: NASA's Spacecraft 3D, an augmented reality application that allows users to "learn about and interact with a variety of spacecraft that are used to explore our solar system, study Earth, and observe the universe."

Using a printed AR Target and the camera on your mobile device, you can get up close with these robotic explorers, see how they move, and learn about the the engineering feats used to expand our knowledge and understanding of space. Spacecraft 3D will be updated over time to include more of the amazing spacecraft that act as our robotic eyes on the earth, the solar system and beyond!

The app is really a ton of fun.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spacecraft-3d/id541089908?mt=8

[leemajors]

http://lifehacker.com/5927642/airdroid-controls-your-android-phone-or-tablet-from-any-modern-web-browser


Android: Touchscreen keyboards, or even miniature ones, are not necessarily the ideal surface for getting things done. A physical keyboard and computer are just simply faster for many tasks, but there are a number of things they can't do that a mobile phone or tablet can. AirDroid bridges the gap by allowing you to control your device from pretty much any modern web browser.

[leemajors]

I like splitting the Podcasts app off, hopefully that just gets integrated with iOS6.

This app is a total piece of shit. I can't believe they even released it, it just does not work worth a shit.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

What radio app do you guys like?
I been using I heart radio, but they limit skips to fifteen per day which sucks

[leemajors]

Amazon Instant Video app hits iTunes for iPad :toast

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/01/amazon-instant-video-ipad-app/


A day after upgrading its cloud music player, Amazon has delivered a native Amazon Instant Video app for iPad (not iPhone or iPod Touch, yet) to the App Store. It has access to streaming Prime Instant Video for subscribers, as well as downloaded or streamed video on-demand. Other key features include access to the Watchlist / queue, and automatic access to any shows subscribed to with a Season Pass the day after they air on TV. The free app is available in the iTunes store right now, however like the sudden appearance of Hulu Plus on Apple TV yesterday we don't have any official PR to share just yet.

[DPG21920]

about time :tu

[TE]

Have you all tried Plague Inc.?

It's fucking awesome.

[leemajors]

Kayak Pro is free on iOS for a week.

[leemajors]

I was using Comic Flow, a free app, and I thought it was good. But Comic Zeal is fucking fantastic! Comics on the tablet have been a revelation.

[resistanze]

I've heard good things about Comic Zeal from a friend with an iPad.

I'm upgrading/tinkering an Acer A500 my parents bought I'm using ComicRack for android. Syncs with comics with the Windows version on my laptop, pretty cool.

[leemajors]

Swiftkey updated:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/swiftkey-3-0-1-brings-new-themes-languages-and-bug-fixes/

[lefty]

Swiftkey updated:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/swiftkey-3-0-1-brings-new-themes-languages-and-bug-fixes/
I've been playing with Swiftkey and Swype, and TBH, but the stock HTC One S keyboard is better IMO

[Drachen]

I've been playing with Swiftkey and Swype, and TBH, but the stock HTC One S keyboard is better IMO

I just can't go back to not using swype, it is just SOOOOO SLOOOOOOW to have to pick up my finger in between letters. The only thing that I don't like about swipe is that it's microphone button does not go to the stock voice recognition software. On ICS it is much better than on GB and the swype voice recognition is like GB.

edit: just read the swiftkey article and it seems that they got the message since it supports the continuous voice dictation from ICS.

[lefty]

I just can't go back to not using swype, it is just SOOOOO SLOOOOOOW to have to pick up my finger in between letters. The only thing that I don't like about swipe is that it's microphone button does not go to the stock voice recognition software. On ICS it is much better than on GB and the swype voice recognition is like GB.

edit: just read the swiftkey article and it seems that they got the message since it supports the continuous voice dictation from ICS.
The great thing with the stock HTC keyboard is that it includes the swyping feature

[Drachen]

The great thing with the stock HTC keyboard is that it includes the swyping feature

I tried using it, it works nowhere near as good as swype at understanding the word you want.

[Trainwreck2100]

i got slideit, and yes htc's swype blows

[lefty]

I tried using it, it works nowhere near as good as swype at understanding the word you want.
you must have shitty fingers

[Drachen]

you must have shitty fingers

I have always felt that they are a little small proportionate to my palm. Makes it a little hard to play guitar.

[lefty]

I have always felt that they are a little small proportionate to my palm. Makes it a little hard to play guitar.
ah ok

[Venti Quattro]

Wtf, is Tweetdeck still working on iOS or Android? Fuck I can't login. :cry

[leemajors]

netflix app has easter egg for ps3 owners (ios and android) - second screen remote. Cool feature.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/25/netflix-ios-android-ps3-second-screen-remote-control/

[leemajors]

bunch of 25 cent android games to celebrate 25 billion google play d/ls:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/google-play-hits-25-billion-app-downloads/

[lefty]

Mediafire releases a mobile app:

http://phandroid.com/2012/09/25/official-mediafire-app-for-android-coming-soon-to-the-google-play-store/

[leemajors]

Who cares about mediafire, android has a peter north decorator app!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.postdawn.decorator&hl=en

[lefty]

Who cares about mediafire, android has a peter north decorator app!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.postdawn.decorator&hl=en
:wow:lol

Not free, fuck that shit, I can manufacture my own cum

[Cry Havoc]

ePSXe is back out on the market for Android. It's a near-perfect PS emulator. Awesome. :tu

[leemajors]

Bad Piggies is pretty fun - iOS and Android

[ElNono]

Fieldrunners 2 owns, tbh... much like the 1st one...

[Venti Quattro]

stupid zombies is the shit

[Drachen]

Ok, this looks freaking sweet.
http://www.swiftkey.net/flow/

I have tried swiftkey and really liked its freaky ability to predict the next word, but I was sold on swype because it is just faster than tap tapping. Put them both together? AAAAAND Swiftkey uses Google's truely superior native voice to text API as opposed to Dragon Go! like swype?

Yes please.

[leemajors]

Letterpress is fun and simple, from creator of Tweetie:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letterpress-word-game/id526619424?mt=8

[Venti Quattro]

Download Soundhound for your song needs (ie. if you're looking for a song that's hard to find). 100% accurate for me so far.

[leemajors]

If you have an iOS device and you don't have Punchquest yet, it's fun as all hell.

http://www.rocketcatgames.com/punchquest/

[Venti Quattro]

Can someone explain to me how to use Flipboard

[lefty]

Can someone explain to me how to use Flipboard

what do you need to know

[Venti Quattro]

what do you need to know

Basic usage and purpose of Flipboard, and the standard features. I'm running like a headless chicken when I'm running this app...

[lefty]

Basic usage and purpose of Flipboard, and the standard features. I'm running like a headless chicken when I'm running this app...

got a note 2 and dont know how to use Flipboard ?

You should have gotten an iPhone TBH :lol


Well its a fancy looking news aggregator

-You can select your news sources/categories via the red thingy located on the top right of your screen
- once you've done that, you can browse through your news by flipping up (swiping up) the pages
- and of course, you can add a widget on your screen


Not complicated, really

[leemajors]

I don't like flipboard, it's annoying imo. much rather use an rss client.

edit: it is a very nice app tho, looks great. just not my thing

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Can someone explain to me how to use Flipboard

flip

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Download Soundhound for your song needs (ie. if you're looking for a song that's hard to find). 100% accurate for me so far.

yeah, i prefer this one over shazam

[lefty]

I don't like flipboard, it's annoying imo. much rather use an rss client.

edit: it is a very nice app tho, looks great. just not my thing

For a long time, FB was one of my favorite apps.

Then I realized it wasnt that convenient, even though it's a beautiful app

An RSS app/news aggregator should be able to give an overview of all your news sources in the same screen.

With FB, you have to browse through.

I think Pulse, Google Currents or Simple RSS are more convenient.


By the way, which one do you use?

[leemajors]

I use Reeder on my iPhone and Mr. Reader on my iPad. I would use Reeder on iPad but you can't switch back to the iPhone view on it.

[lefty]

ah ok

[Venti Quattro]

I've gotten around to using Flipboard. Thanks gais

[leemajors]

PunchQuest is the most fun I have had on my phone for a while. Letterpress is my favorite word game atm too.

[Venti Quattro]

7 little words on the Android is as fun as the iOS version.

[leemajors]

Google Maps out for iOS, works good.

[TheMACHINE]

Grats to the lost girly hands folks.

[Drachen]

Download Soundhound for your song needs (ie. if you're looking for a song that's hard to find). 100% accurate for me so far.



Just tried this out and this fuckin app can tell me the song if I hum it. That is fuckin crazy!

[leemajors]

Grats to the lost girly hands folks.


:lol asian hands talking shit

[TheMACHINE]

:lol asian hands talking shit

6'2" 220# asian talking shit.

[lefty]

6'2" 220# asian talking shit.

So when am I marrying your Asian sister Jen ?

[leemajors]

6'2" 220# asian talking shit.

weird, almost exactly teh same here :lol Korean by any chance?

i may have snuck under 220 these last few months tho

[stretch]

weird, almost exactly teh same here :lol Korean by any chance?

i may have snuck under 220 these last few months tho

you're korean?

[leemajors]

you're korean?

no i'm a cracker. i was just curious about him since most of the asian people I have known over 6" have been korean

[leemajors]

ElNono, did you read this?

http://gigaom.com/apple/loren-brichter-designs-on-the-future-of-ios-apps/

repeating myself, but it is a really fun game

[TheMACHINE]

Filipino!

[resistanze]

That's weird. SoundHound uses to be the goods for me months ago, but recently it can't even recognize many from LPs.

[Drachen]

That's weird. SoundHound uses to be the goods for me months ago, but recently it can't even recognize many from LPs.


Really? I tested humming "your a mean one, Mr. Grinch", "head over heels" by tears for fears, "livin on a prayer" by bon jovi, "ain't nuthin but a G-thang", and "sharp dressed man". It took two times to get sharp dressed man, but that was the only misstep.

[leemajors]

Anyone can now watch History, A&E, and Lifetime for free on iPad using respective apps:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/14/3767046/history-ae-lifetime-channel-apps-for-ipad-released

[DisAsTerBot]

if anyone is an artist or just likes to sketch, sketchbook mobile is freaking awesome

iron man sketch i did using the app on my HTC 4glte
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/cccchris007/Sketch232103827_zpse6c43aff.jpg

[leemajors]

10 million Google Maps d/ls in the first 48 hours on iOS:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/17/3777350/google-maps-iphone-downloaded-10-million-48-hours

:lol

[Drachen]

10 million Google Maps d/ls in the first 48 hours on iOS:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/17/3777350/google-maps-iphone-downloaded-10-million-48-hours

:lol

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tNh8mRlIm6A/UM9jpx-WwOI/AAAAAAAA9j8/e6Nt--otqzo/w497-h373/never-get-lost-in-the-big-apple-use-google-maps-500x500.jpg

Well played Google, well played.

[Venti Quattro]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tNh8mRlIm6A/UM9jpx-WwOI/AAAAAAAA9j8/e6Nt--otqzo/w497-h373/never-get-lost-in-the-big-apple-use-google-maps-500x500.jpg

Well played Google, well played.

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Recommend Android AV programs, plz? I have Avast right now but I will switch if you give me enough reasons to.

[lefty]

Recommend Android AV programs, plz? I have Avast right now but I will switch if you give me enough reasons to.

AV on droids are useless and eat up ram

Unless you check porn on a regular basis

[Venti Quattro]

Unless you check porn on a regular basis

No I don't

[lefty]

No I don't
Then don't use an AV

[leemajors]

Hundreds is a very cool physics/puzzle game on iOS, on sale for $2.99 atm:

http://playhundreds.com/

https://itunes.apple.com/app/hundreds/id493536432

[Venti Quattro]

Hundreds is a very cool physics/puzzle game on iOS, on sale for $2.99 atm:

http://playhundreds.com/

https://itunes.apple.com/app/hundreds/id493536432

Do you know of more word/puzzle games on the App Store?

[leemajors]

I like Letterpress a lot, but it's multiplayer only.

[Venti Quattro]

I can't believe I recommended Word to Word. It's so fucking easy you can do it with your eyes closed.

edit: this one's good too, a game named So You Think You Know Words -- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/so-you-think-you-know-words/id492582070?mt=8

[leemajors]

Major Mayhem is very fun, iOS and Android from Adult Swim

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/major-mayhem/id470272134?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turner.asmajormayhem

[Venti Quattro]

What's the best keyboard to buy on Android?

[Drachen]

What's the best keyboard to buy on Android?

My favorite is swype, but it is free. If you don't like swype, the other, most popular keyboard is swiftkey (that is a paid one on the play store)

[leemajors]

Temple Run 2 is out for iOS, Android next week.

[leemajors]

Google pulls Make Me Asian app and similar ones:

http://phys.org/news/2013-01-google-asian-app-uproar.html

:lmao

[lefty]

the fuck

[leemajors]

THX released a Home Theater tuner app for iOS, uses camera and mics to help calibrate - it's free till Feb 7th I believe:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thx-tune-up/id592624594

[Cry Havoc]

If you haven't played New Star Soccer, it's pretty good.

[leemajors]

Movie Pass is on Android now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moviepass.mobile

Pretty neat thing if you watch lots of movies at places that take it. I have several friends who love it.

[leemajors]

HBO Go updated for iOS supporting AirPlay - FINALLY!!!

[Venti Quattro]

God damn I can't stop playing Candy Crush.

lol but fuck you, I am not paying $0.99 for extra lives.

7LW got an update!!! :hat

[leemajors]

Traktor DJ app released for iOS: http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/21/4012946/traktor-dj-for-ipad-brings-real-dj-tools-to-the-masses-hands-on

Only $20, looks pretty sweet.

in the comments there is a link to an interesting article on lack of audio creation apps for Android:

http://www.musiquetactile.fr/android-is-far-behind-ios/

[lefty]

Carbon for Android twitter client

It's a new app so its missing some advanced features, but the look and UI are really sweet

[leemajors]

HBO Go updated for iOS supporting AirPlay - FINALLY!!!

HBO Go for Android updated with HDMI out.

[lefty]

Carbon for Android twitter client

It's a new app so its missing some advanced features, but the look and UI are really sweet
forgot the link :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon

[Venti Quattro]

forgot the link :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon

Carbon sucks...I go for Tweetings

[Venti Quattro]

7 Little Words has another 500-puzzle super value pack :clap :clap :clap

[lefty]

Carbon sucks...I go for Tweetings
Its faily new, so it will get all the advanded features in the future

It depends on the kind of user

As of now, Carbon is not for the power user or people who want to check all their stats, but for someone who just checks his tweets and wants to share or copy a tweet, its more than enough

It should have a built-in browserand a widget though, no excuse for that.


The best mobile Twitter app of all time is Tweetbot, but its only on iOS :bang

By the way, Falcon Widget app is amazing; there is a full fledged Falcon twitter app, but he widget alone has a lot of features :wow

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jv.falcon&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qd i5mYWxjb24iXQ..

[Drachen]

forgot the link :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon

LOL, I thought you were talking about Koush's new rootless backup app Carbon.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5rb 3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.

[Trainwreck2100]

SwiftKey Flow aka SwiftKey swype is live. Update of you haven't already

[stretch]

Anyone tried SF Launcher? It has a lot of potential. It's currently in beta stage, but it is a "google cards" themed launcher.

http://phandroid.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/SF-Launcher-screenies.jpg

[lefty]

Heard about it

Looks nice but I want to be able to see my topless babes wallpapers :D

[lefty]

TSF launcher

Impressive :wow


But WTF 15 dollars for a launcher ?

Fuck that shit

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell

[leemajors]

Vine is pretty awesome. People like Steve Agee are making some really, really funny videos.

https://vine.co/v/b6rVIaadVY5

https://vine.co/v/brxaKJ23zBn

[Venti Quattro]

TSF launcher

Impressive :wow

But WTF 15 dollars for a launcher ?

Fuck that shit

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell

Holy shit that's so good. But nah $15 is too much.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Cubes vs spheres :tu

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao Candy Crush

Holy shit I'm hooked

[lefty]

ClockQ premium widget.

Many fonts and colors to choose from.

The free version is good enough, but the paid version allows you to move the time/date/etc around

For example, if Venti doesnt want the time to hide Olivia Wilde's face in the lockscreen :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-abMKd4ROVEM/UTYv9iMD7cI/AAAAAAAAAJo/xCGoOWI8W1w/s512/Screenshot_2013-03-05-12-47-55.png

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.kinst.jakub.clockqpro&hl=en

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao your home screen font is so gay, lefty

[lefty]

:lmao :lmao your home screen font is so gay, lefty

Only gay people would find it gay

Faggot :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Only gay people would find it gay

Faggot :lmao
:lmao :lmao :lmao emo goth font

[lefty]

:lmao :lmao :lmao emo goth font

I thought it looked good on the bitch

What font do you suggest?

[lefty]

:lmao Candy Crush

Holy shit I'm hooked

Candy Crush?

NOW thats gay :rollin

[Venti Quattro]

Candy Crush?

NOW thats gay :rollin

You're saying this because Candy Crush requires more than a chimp brain to play. I get it, you're laughing at Candy Crush, 7 Little Words is going to fry your brain.

[lefty]

You're saying this because Candy Crush requires more than a chimp brain to play. I get it, you're laughing at Candy Crush, 7 Little Words is going to fry your brain.
Sure sure :lol

[Venti Quattro]

Sure sure :lol

Maybe you'd want more emo goth fonts for your phone. :rollin

[lefty]

Maybe you'd want more emo goth fonts for your phone. :rollin

Lol you have a crush on cherries

Fruity

[Cry Havoc]

Just got Super Hexagon.

If you like a challenge, buy it. Freaking awesome. Simple, but damn it's fun.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Anyone tried SF Launcher? It has a lot of potential. It's currently in beta stage, but it is a "google cards" themed launcher.

http://phandroid.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/SF-Launcher-screenies.jpg

damn, you like some gay ass shit. smh

[Trainwreck2100]

that's the demo moron

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Then let's hope it gets less gay as it progresses. But, I'm not holding my breath.


Oh, and thanks for clarifying "beta" for me..........

[stretch]

damn, you like some gay ass shit. smh

are you referring to the launcher itself? or the choice of music that is in the screenshot? lol

[Viva Las Espuelas]

All of the above

[lefty]

I highly recommend Falcon Widget for Twitter.

A nice looking widget that has the features of a full fledged app

[leemajors]

HBO Go updated to be able to Airplay in background while using other apps :tu

[leemajors]

Badland is a very, very cool game on iOS:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7nkxyKo09Qs

[Venti Quattro]

Is world of goo any good?

[leemajors]

I've never tried it.

[CuckingFunt]

Badland is a very, very cool game on iOS:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7nkxyKo09Qs

Looks like what would happen if Limbo and Loco Roco had a baby.

[leemajors]

Zombies, Run! 2 is half off on iOS/Android right now.

[leemajors]

Fish Out of Water from Halfbrick on iOS is great and 99c:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/18/4238566/fish-out-of-water-is-an-insanely-addictive-game-from-the-team-behind

[lefty]

Tweetdeck is gonna be removed soon from Play Store

:lol Tweetdeck

[leemajors]

Punchquest finally made it to Android, but I have enjoyed each new update less and less as they changed the pricing on items in-game.

[Venti Quattro]

resistanze lefty leemajors I need your help.

How do you back-up and/or transfer Android save game data? Thanks in advance niggas.

[resistanze]

resistanze lefty leemajors I need your help.

How do you back-up and/or transfer Android save game data? Thanks in advance niggas.

Helium.

or Titanium backup

[resistanze]

Actually Helium is the best by far for this. You can sign in with your gmail account and transfer to any other device with helium.

I was hoping it would require a root, but it doesn't (still, root MFer).

[Drachen]

Actually Helium is the best by far for this. You can sign in with your gmail account and transfer to any other device with helium.

I was hoping it would require a root, but it doesn't (still, root MFer).

It requires root if you want to use cloud services. Otherwise you have to connect to your computer via usb.

[resistanze]

It requires root if you want to use cloud services. Otherwise you have to connect to your computer via usb.

Ah yes, I knew I was missing something with regards to rooting (it asked me for Superuser access so I was confused).