Must Have Android Apps

[shamim316]

What are your must have apps for the awesome HTC Evo. Here is my list.

1. Advanced Task Killer - Close unwanted apps that maybe running in the background.
2. Aldiko - eBook reader. Comes with a bunch of free books.
3. Astrid Tasks - Best task list manager I have found so far. Has options for tasks list and reminders.
4. ASTRO - Best file manager for the phone and SD card.
5. AudioManager - Has a widget to control all the audio options for the phone in one place. Must have app if you put your phone on silence / vibrate only / custom audio profile for alerts and notifications.
6. Foursquare - App to publish your location information based on nearby establishments. Pushes the same info to Facebook and Twitter.
7. Google Sky Map - Shows off a real-time view of the stars based on where you point the phone. Best app to show off to your friends with the "WOW" factor.
8. Meebo IM - All in one mobile instant messenger with AIM, Yahoo, MSN, GTalk. But uses a lot of battery if used continuously.
9. Mint - All in one money manager to track expenses etc.
10. Network - I use it to turn off the GSM radio and use CDMA only. This trick has improved my battery life.
11. Photoshop.com Mobile - Have some fun with the pictures taken with the phone. Must have to show off to your iPhone fanboys.
12. ShootMe - Phone screenshot grabber.
13. Shopper - Google shopping app which has a built in barcode scanner. Runs a Google product search using pictures or barcode.
14. Ustream - Live video broadcast phone to their website.
15. XKCD Viewer - View XKCD cartoons and the hover over text.

EDIT - added 3 more to the list based on suggestions:

• Dolphin HD Browser - Added to the list since it is faster and more option packed than default browser.
• Compass - Neat app to show off the built in capability.
• ScoreMobile FC - Something to keep track of the World Cup 2010 going on right now.

 

[EarlyMon]

You missed the biggest one - Fring with a Skype account for free platform-independent video chats - try that instead of Meebo, or in addition to.

Others report that updating the PRL removes the need for Network.

I far prefer Advanced Task Cleaner over ATK, and when I root my phone in the next few days or so, I'll probably use that sort of thing maybe never...

Of course - these are just my opinions.

BTW - I really like World Newspapers.

 

[dr g]

ASTRO - Best file manager for the phone and SD card.

IMO Estrongs is better.

 

[blake247]

1. Wireless Tether
2. Sprint TV
3. Fring w/Skype
4. AndFTP
5. Appbrain
6. Astro
7. ColorNote
8. Howcast
9. iMusic
10. Live Scores
12. Movies
13. Nesoid
14. Pandora
15. Rom Buddy
16. Shazam
17. Shootme
18. Tapatalk Pro
19. Automatic Task Killer

 

[jmims]

ASTRO - Best file manager for the phone and SD card.

IMO Estrongs is better.

I was an avid user of Estrongs, but I found that Astro is the only file manager that opens and properly displays html files. +1 for Astro.

 

[SoFLO]

In no order:

Pandora
Handcent
Meebo
twicca
MixZing
Lookout
Battery Indicator
LED Light
Jorte
EStrongs File Manager
Dictionary
EasyTether
LauncherPro

Those are the apps that I find most useful. I'm discovering new apps everyday.

 

[Rolland985]

I like and use a lot of the ones already mentioned but I wanted to add a really good one...Ad Free.

 

[aeiou]

1. Wireless Tether
2. Sprint TV
3. Fring w/Skype
4. AndFTP
5. Appbrain
6. Astro
7. ColorNote
8. Howcast
9. iMusic
10. Live Scores
12. Movies
13. Nesoid
14. Pandora
15. Rom Buddy
16. Shazam
17. Shootme
18. Tapatalk Pro
19. Automatic Task Killer

Can someone tell me what the differnce between appbrain and the app market that is already installed on the evo

 

[emac]

I really like Call Confirm. It's not as sexy as Google Sky, but it's more useful. It just brings up a window asking if I'm sure if I want to call so and so. The extra window isn't annoying at all, but it prevents me from doing anymore accidental dials, which I found surprisingly easy to do on Android phones.

 

[sh4o8kid]

1. ShopSavvy (finds lowest price for an item)
2. Where (Finds lowest price for gas, listing of movies, restaurants, etc)

Anybody else use these?

 

[Upright]

IMO Estrongs is better.

Doesn't Estrongs allow you to browse your PC files over wi-fi? That's what I read,...either way I'm going to try it out!

 

[sag7392]

1. ShopSavvy (finds lowest price for an item)
2. Where (Finds lowest price for gas, listing of movies, restaurants, etc)

Anybody else use these?

Oh heck yeah! I use barcode scanner as well.

In no order-

Pandora
PicSay
ScoreMobile
Shazam
AK Notepad
Quick Settings
ShapeWriter (which I hope comes back sooner than later)
iHeartRadio
Astro

 

[jmims]

I'm pretty sure Astro does the same thing. I'll have to double check though.

 

[Rob_A]

• Talk To Me Classic
• ColorNote Notepad Notes
• Google Translate
• Google Sky Map
• Shortyz Crosswords
• Startup Cleaner 2.0
• ShootMe (Screen Grabber)
• Virtual Recorder
• Movies
• Camera 360 Free
• SpeedView
• Dolphin Theme: Blue
• Dolphin Browser HD
• fring - free video calls, IM
• Scanner Radio
• Key Ring Reward Cards
• ShopSavvy - Barcode Scanner
• Pandora Radio
• AppBrain App Market
• Grocery iQ
• SilentMode OnOff
• EasyTether Lite
• Shopping List Plus
• Speedtest.net Speed Test
• LED Light : Use this on the Evo along with the video camera = awesome.
• WHERE
• Skyfire Browser 2.0 (beta)
• Keeper

 

[Mabster]

Can someone tell me what the differnce between appbrain and the app market that is already installed on the evo

Appbrain allows you to browse the market at appbrain.com from your PC, mark apps of interest and then manage and install these lists of apps from your phone. It also checks for updates periodically on the apps that you have installed and informs you of these updates.

The app market simply allows you to browse the market from your phone and DL apps and install them.

 

[marctronixx]

yes please this is a must have app thread. no more off topic posts!

 

[BenChase7]

Does the LED Light app you guys are talking about allow you to make use of the dual LED flash as if your phone was a flash light??

Ive tried a couple apps for this, but they dont seem to work on EVO, just other Droid devices... im looking for something like this. Thanks!

 

[YaBoiD]

Does the LED Light app you guys are talking about allow you to make use of the dual LED flash as if your phone was a flash light??

Ive tried a couple apps for this, but they dont seem to work on EVO, just other Droid devices... im looking for something like this. Thanks!

It works perfectly for the Evo. Have been using that app since I got the Evo launch day.

 

[marctronixx]

yep. just tried it.. nice and bright. both LEDs....

 

[AJ_EVO]

Astro
Movies
Speedtest
Barcode Scanner
Nesoid
Google Sky
Pandora
Shazam
Fring
TV.com

 

[tp2386]

I hardly ever see MultiRemote on people's lists. Using my phone as a mouse and controlling VLC and winamp is awesome.

 

[subver]

Google Goggles
Layar
Dolphin Browser HD (really awesome)
Swype
Shazam
Fring
Abduction! (fun game when bored)
Robo Defense (awesome game.. I was addicted for a long time, I got EVERY achievement haha)
SpeedX 3D
SNESoid
NESoid

 

[shamim316]

You missed the biggest one - Fring with a Skype account for free platform-independent video chats - try that instead of Meebo, or in addition to.

Thanks, I downloaded Fring and works like a charm.

 

[JunBringer]

ShapeWriter (which I hope comes back sooner than later)

I just got this a few days ago, Love it! Where did it go though? I didn't know it had gone anywhere.

 

[weezyweazel]

I second the Quick Settings suggestion. I'm using it to replace Audio Manager and all the radio buttons I had setup (never tried Network).