Top 5 Apps To Help Break In An iPhone Switcher

[djwoody249]

Hi, got my Nexus yesterday and so far liking what I see.

I've been an iPhone user since day 1 but was a bit let down by the 4s so have decided to try the Nexus & Android.

Was hoping for a little advice from the Android / Nexus community.
If you feel inclined to reply to this post, could you please detail your top 5 essential apps that you think I should have that would make my transition smooth.

Doesn't really matter what category they are in - just what you would recommend a newbie have to get the full out of the phone & OS.
I don't really want to 'root' my phone so nothing that would require that.

Many thanks in advance for your help / advice and I hope that I'm still liking the experience in a week or two and the phone isn't on eBay !!

 

[VoidedSaint]

it depends on what kind of apps you want, games? entertainment? social?

 

[Doit2it]

Since customization is the main difference between Android and iOS, probably some good widgets will keep you "in the light".

Here are some of my favorites:
Beautiful Widgets
Android Agenda Widget
Dazzle Configurable Switcher
BatteryLife
WidgetLocker Lockescreen

 

[djwoody249]

it depends on what kind of apps you want, games? entertainment? social?

Hi, as mentioned in the post - doesn't matter ! What would you recommend to someone with a brand new phone?
Your must have apps (of any category) to get someone started.

Thanks

 

[Slug]

You might find the Android Applications section of the site of interest, especially the Favorite App... and Best (Category) App topics.

 

[magpullin]

this is where I got most of my apps from......

http://androidforums.com/htc-thunderbolt/301064-must-have-apps-thunderbolt.html

 

[VoidedSaint]

if i were to tell someone which apps they would like. it would be
beautiful widgets
extended controls
lookout
google voice
adw ex

rooted:
root explorer
rom manager
titanium backup
lookout
terminal emulator

 

[Rhystatic]

Beautiful Widgets for sure. Excellent. and I agree with customization being a key feature.

Widgetlocker is one for me. Although I will have to try out the new ICS lockscreen for awhile.

Lookout is excellent for security.

I would say a launcher for more customization. ADW is a nice one. I need to look into this though, been awhile since I've done my research on which is best.

Then it all depends on what you want out of your phone.

 

[holysnikey]

Google Music, Beautiful or Fancy Widget, Jeannie and SVOX TTS, then it would vary depending on your interests such as NFL Mobile, NHL Gamecenter, Google Shopper, Tiny Tower(Game). There is a lot of them but I really don't think any of them are much different than iPhone apps. It would help if you said your top 5 iPhone apps then we could say the corresponding apps for Android.

 

[Rhystatic]

It would help if you said your top 5 iPhone apps then we could say the corresponding apps for Android.

Great idea.

Also, Yes to Google Music.

 

[SBCT]

Google Voice
Google shopper
Google Nav
Google Finance
Google Docs -or- Dropbox
NFL Mobile
Adobe Reader

Some common apps that will almost be the same from the iPhone:
Pandora
Amazon
eBay
Yelp
Your banks app

 

[ndwgolf]

I get my phone on Tuesday can't wait, I will also be installing some of these recommendations

 

[Thai]

iSync is a must have if you want to port your Itunes music to Android. Double Twist also works.

 

[Angras]

Google music all the way...love it thus far!

I also take advantage of Amazon's "An app for free everyday" some really cool stuff in there.

 

[Homefrrie]

Good thread.. I've been an iPhone user since day 1 and have been month to month for a while now waiting on the Nexus .

Wish there was a 'So your leaving your iPhone..' type of book.. I could really use it.

Widgets = apple apps?

 

[mttfrog13]

How about 9 apps?

Games:
Cut the rope
Sprinkle
Age of Zombies

Productivity:
Wunderlist
Mint
ReadItLater
Opera
Dropbox
My-Cast Weather

And of course most of the google apps including maps, navi, and music

 

[Beetlesauce]

I also switched from iPhone to Android this year. I currently have the Bionic and will be switching to the G Nex. A similar thread is available on Motorola Droid Bionic forum about some top 5 apps to get. Since it's all Android you may find some useful ones.

Check it out - http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-bionic/415346-top-5-must-have-apps-your-bionic.html

 

[s.m.knipe]

Widgets = apple apps?

Not quite. apps=apps
widgets are like your dashboard widgets (on iMacs/MacBooks) in that they are miniaturized snippits of info (from their respective full app or the web) that can update either manually or auto-magically, and be pinned to your desktop (home screen). IMO they are the best feature of Android, and they cut my full app use-need at least in half. I can check the weather, read emails/texts, check my calendar, view a regional weather map (widget with the Weatherbug app), check Google+/Facebook/Twitter's latest post, post to Google+/Facebook/Twitter, etc. all on my desktop (home screen) without opening an app. It's fantabulous.

 

[DPiddy]

Google Navigator. Sold my gps unit due to this app. I won't consider an iphone until they get a free nav app that is as capable.

 

[auxiliarypie]

the number one app to have, of all time ever:
SlideMe Market, its the only way to get the official "-oid" emulators. just search for "Yongzh" (the developer name) and youll find them all, free except for n64. youll never need another game app again when you have 15 consoles in your pocket google how to get ROMs and BIOS files, as asking for them is illegal

Google Music FOR SURE, its so convenient.
Amazon App Store- free app of the day is awesome every once and a while.
Forum Runner for your forum needs.

 

[brianr8011]

I like
Beautiful Widgets (to echo several other members- great for clock and wether)
Handcent for SMS
GO Launcher EX for a homescreen replacement
GO Locker for Lockscreen replacement

Once I can order the Galaxy Nexus, I'll probably use the stock launcher for a while. I've used Launcer Pro and Go Launcher. I found LP got to be too buggy with too many force closes but have found that GO seems to only get better with each update.I've not used ADW, so I cannot comment on that one.

I have also used Widget Locker as a lockscreen replacement, and in my experience it made my phone very laggy and it seemed to be very battery intensive. Go Locker seems to stay quick with minimal affect on the battery (though Go Locker is nowhere near as customizable as WL).

FYI, I'm on a rooted Droid X, though I am on stock Gingerbread.

 

[SolidOrange]

Not often that I link to other forums, but this was just posted over on AC:

Apple User's Guide to Android - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

Good info on what to expect and how to make the switch as painless as possible.

 

[Gekko]

Jorte 4x4 widget. Android stock Calendar app sucks.

 

[quibble]

... as many have said, Android is good because of the amount of customisation.

Must have apps (other than those that have all ready been said), try Swype as your keyboard.

 

[ylexot]

... as many have said, Android is good because of the amount of customisation.

Must have apps (other than those that have all ready been said), try Swype as your keyboard.

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