Android (6 Viewers)

[Sheik Yerbouti]

That's crazy!

 

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[Bozi]

so guys, i am due an upgrade soon and am thinking of an Android powered phone, i was looking at the HTC Hero Graphite but wanting some feedback

 

[JCK]

Get it. That's all I can say.

 

[Bozi]

thats all i need to know

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I heard that the HTC Legend is coming out soon, and it is the successor to the Hero. So you might want to wait till it comes out. It'll surely have a newer version of Android, probably 2.0 or 2.1.

http://www.gsmarena.com/androidish_htc_legend_goes_live_hero_feels_threatened-news-1324.php

 

[.zero]

so guys, i am due an upgrade soon and am thinking of an Android powered phone, i was looking at the HTC Hero Graphite but wanting some feedback

i personally would get the motorola milestone

its one of the best android powered devices on the market and its also what i'm trying to get.

the hero has numerous hardware issues and its not as powerful as it should be. thats why i opted not to get it. apparently what HTC has been doing is put out a number of phones each with something uniquely good about it but not a phone that delivers the total package. i don't understand if this is part of their business model but its dumb. and now that companies like Samsung, Motorola and Dell are putting out android devices HTC really needs to improve its releases.

 

[Christina]

Which apps do you guys recommend?

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Depends on your needs.

There is a list of recommendations on the first and second page. Check it out.

 

[JCK]

Which apps do you guys recommend?

Handscent SMS
Phonebook
APNdroid
Meebo
Dolphin browser
Meridian Media Player
Toggle Settings
ASTRO
Advanced Task Killer

These are for starters. Then it depends on what you are actually looking for to use on your phone.

 

[.zero]

Which apps do you guys recommend?

get ready because here is my list that i have and highly recommend:

Google Voice (if you have an account)
Twidget Lite (widget)
Dolphin Web Browser (quite possibly the best mobile browser i've ever used on any phone)
Advanced Task Killer
Astro file browser
B&B Quick Uninstaller
CNET scan and shop
Documents To Go
Fandango
Google Goggles
Listen
Live Scores
Open Table
Pandora
RSS Widgetboard (my news widget)
Shazaam
SMS Popup
Tipper
Ustream broadcast
Weatherbug (widget)
Yelp
Where's my droid

 

[.zero]

Handscent SMS
Phonebook
APNdroid
Meebo
Dolphin browser
Meridian Media Player
Toggle Settings
ASTRO
Advanced Task Killer

These are for starters. Then it depends on what you are actually looking for to use on your phone.

i used chompSMS and then switched to Handcent when i had the G2 (Magic) but i found that the phone just ran even slower with those apps

but then again the Magic is just a slow device regardless unless you overclock it. i know some folks who overclocked their Magic's and the phone runs like a lean mean machine.

 

[Dostoevsky]

Can you give a short info how those applications work or what they do?

 

[.zero]

Can you give a short info how those applications work or what they do?

sure thing

get ready because here is my list that i have and highly recommend:

Google Voice (if you have an account) -- this is service provided by google so you can research it online
Twidget Lite (widget) -- twitter client that runs as a live widget on your phone's homescreen
Dolphin Web Browser (quite possibly the best mobile browser i've ever used on any phone)
Advanced Task Killer -- app that allows you to end programs that are running which you may not be using. i use it to free up memory
Astro file browser -- lets me explore files on my phone
B&B Quick Uninstaller -- the best program to use to uninstall apps from your phone
CNET scan and shop -- you can take a pic of a barcode on a product and it will search CNET.com for the best prices and reviews on the product
Documents To Go -- allows you to view MS office documents
Fandango -- you can look up movie times at any theater and buy tix as well
Google Goggles -- search google using an image
Listen -- lets you download/stream podcasts and other audible media (another google product)
Live Scores -- check scores of any sport with live real-time updates
Open Table -- lets you make reservations at restaurants online without having to call
Pandora -- free online radio, but i still prefer grooveshark
RSS Widgetboard (my news widget) -- lets you have your fav news sources on your homescreen with auto live updates
Shazaam -- if you hear a song that you don't know you can hold the phone up to the speaker and it will find out the artist and name of the song
SMS Popup -- best app i have --
Tipper -- calculates tip amount
Ustream broadcast -- lets you watch Ustream streams on your phone. but you need a 3G or WIFI connection to watch. i'm hoping to try this out for the next juve match
Weatherbug (widget) -- weather on my homescreen
Yelp -- restaurant/bar reviews by other people. it comes in handy when trying out a new place
Where's my droid -- helps you find your phone if you lost it and if its on silent

 

[Dostoevsky]

Wow, many good ones.

Cheers mate, I'll finally finish with uni studying for this exam so I'll take my time looking at this.

Thanks again

 

[.zero]

i love you and holiday-meow

 

[Christina]

Quit mooching off my question dusan. Thanks guys I'll check those apps out.

 

[Dostoevsky]

It was a good chance.

Is there any applications that cooks you food?

 

[.zero]

It was a good chance.

Is there any applications that cooks you food?

sorry man i haven't seen any of those

 

[Christina]

It was a good chance.

Is there any applications that cooks you food?

Unfortunately, I'm not an app.

 

[.zero]

triple post!

ban hammer!!