Must Have Android Apps

Yitzter · Jan 5, 2011

tjennhw said:
Orb streams pc vids to your phone in HD, if you use 4G, automatically.

If on 3G, it streams in SD.

Soon, hopefully, it will stream in a codec that the hdmi out can handle so we can stream our pc vids anywhere.

They have portable hdmi in projectors too.

Thanks a lot tjennhw. Do I have to upload stuff, or will it search my PC for Media?

bvbull200 · Jan 5, 2011

JunBringer said:
It has settings for prettymuch everything you can think of. My main reason though is the sound quality. The eq/preamp is just fantastic. Plus I like plugging it in and having it just turn on right away

To each his own, I guess.

I have a ROM with an equalizer that adjusts the mini output, phone speaker, and bluetooth devices independently, and the settings work for ALL audio on the phone, rather than being limited to a media player. I guess I'm not sure what other settings I'm missing (I've tried numerous media players, too). Glad it is working for you, though.

tjennhw · Jan 6, 2011

Yitzter said:
Thanks a lot tjennhw. Do I have to upload stuff, or will it search my PC for Media?

-download server app at orb.com
-choose directories of media
-settings>flash
-refresh media sources
-logon with your phone's internet browser

No uploading needed.

I found that auto test speed works only if you're not moving (driving). If you're driving, use 320k speed so your video won't stop if you lose your 4G connection.

You can refresh your media directories on the road if you have some sort of remote to your computer, like logmein.

sabertwist · Jan 6, 2011

JunBringer said:
You can turn the volume of the app up in the preamp. IMO it's the loudest music app and I've tried quite a few.

The preamp does a mediocre job compared to Double Twist. I tried all settings in the preamp and none come close to the loudness and clarity of Double Twist. The setting that comes the closest is "Phone Speaker Loud". Even then, I get good volume, but the sound quality is compormised.

Mumzy · Jan 7, 2011

For any World of Warcraft users out there I like the Ventriloid app. It functions just like the PC version of Ventrilo. Now you can bug your guildies while at work...

Remixxx · Jan 9, 2011

Try the ADW Launcher EX from the market. It's an awesome way to customize your EVO in several ways.

NSXLA · Jan 14, 2011

A few new apps i am enjoying.

Evernote i like this because you can edit the notes from an app on the pc and it syncs back to your phone, there is a plugin for firefox so you can save a whole web page, which can be edited on the pc.

Zillow Real estate app.

The Coupon app seems to be the best from the others in this category.

Mighty Grocery shopping

Scanner radio

World Newspapers Awesome app for reading articles on varies news sites and magazines, deleted half of my bookmarks since i can read using this app and save the articles for offline reading.

Point Inside airports & mall maps

mecampo · Jan 14, 2011

Remixxx said:
Try the ADW Launcher EX from the market. It's an awesome way to customize your EVO in several ways.

im trying the free version and cant find a shortcut for 4g switch, does it exists on the ex version?

n8mack33 · Jan 14, 2011

For some reason Orb sucks for me. It may be my computer but I'm not sure. VLC S&C has been awesome for me inside my network but I haven't gotten it to work outside of my network (other users report it does work outside of your network using 4G or 3G). Check it out.

linuxwarrior · Jan 17, 2011

linuxwarrior said:
Well I am the developer so, I am going to tell you it is great.

Let me just tell you the pro's of Silence When Docked over Tasker:
- NO service process running all the time --> No performance or battery impact.
- Very small app only 17K, specific, non intrusive and not expensive.
- Can be used with any desk dock or no dock at all.

New Features in Silence When Docked v1.31!
- Allowed Numbers list so you never miss and important call or SMS.

SamuraiBigEd · Jan 17, 2011

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Sketch Book Mobile is fun to play around with.

bvbull200 · Jan 17, 2011

Not sure if "Square" has been mentioned. I can't really comment on the functionality of it, but I just noticed it in the market and it seems like it will be rather helpful.

It is a free credit card scanner for your phone. If you download and activate the app, they send you the phone attachment for free. They take a percentage of each payment that you take through their service, but it adds a bit more security over taking checks (if you don't have your own check authorization company). This will be extremely beneficial for my side job doing home theater installs.

SamuraiBigEd · Jan 17, 2011

bvbull200 said:
Not sure if "Square" has been mentioned. I can't really comment on the functionality of it, but I just noticed it in the market and it seems like it will be rather helpful.

It is a free credit card scanner for your phone. If you download and activate the app, they send you the phone attachment for free. They take a percentage of each payment that you take through their service, but it adds a bit more security over taking checks (if you don't have your own check authorization company). This will be extremely beneficial for my side job doing home theater installs.

Beware, I have heard they run a credit check on you, make sure you aren't applying for anything else credit wise at the time, one could mess with the other. Also the fees are a tad on the high side.

bvbull200 · Jan 17, 2011

SamuraiBigEd said:
Beware, I have heard they run a credit check on you, make sure you aren't applying for anything else credit wise at the time, one could mess with the other. Also the fees are a tad on the high side.

I'm open to any suggestions for a convenient way to take credit card payments that does not have a monthly or annual fee. You pay a bit for convenience, but with the relatively small amount I will be doing, this sounds great.

SamuraiBigEd · Jan 17, 2011

Pay Pal is another good option, the downside is not all of your customers will have Pay Pal accounts.

bvbull200 · Jan 17, 2011

SamuraiBigEd said:
Pay Pal is another good option, the downside is not all of your customers will have Pay Pal accounts.

Can't do it on the spot, either.

lordofthereef · Jan 17, 2011

Mumzy said:
For any World of Warcraft users out there I like the Ventriloid app. It functions just like the PC version of Ventrilo. Now you can bug your guildies while at work...

I find the outbound sound quality to be horrible though.

SamuraiBigEd · Jan 18, 2011

bvbull200 said:
Can't do it on the spot, either.

If you let them use your phone to access their account you can.

bvbull200 · Jan 18, 2011

SamuraiBigEd said:
If you let them use your phone to access their account you can.

Let's try this again:

bvbull200 said:
I'm open to any suggestions for a convenient way to take credit card payments that does not have a monthly or annual fee. You pay a bit for convenience, but with the relatively small amount I will be doing, this sounds great.

EarlyMon · Jan 18, 2011

I think it was kinda a joke, ok?

SamuraiBigEd · Jan 18, 2011

BV, sorry, it was a tongue in cheek suggestion, viable but also a bit of a joke.

joe123 · Jan 18, 2011

GasBuddy is pretty neat for finding the lowest car gas stations.

ezas · Jan 18, 2011

Thanks to this thread I found an option to PowerAmp for playing ogg format music files and it has an equalizer with some nice features.

MixZing

I also found PowerAmp to be too eager to turn on, and too hard to turn off.

wader999 · Jan 25, 2011

I am a package tracker addict, I like "parcels" even now give you a google map of it:

I am looking for a music player I like. I want to play flac files, have tried most, but am not happy. Hopefully vlc will come through soon.

Am also very happy with "KingReader." It can use txt files, very nice for my digital book collection.

overclock · Jan 25, 2011

mecampo said:
im trying the free version and cant find a shortcut for 4g switch, does it exists on the ex version?

ADW doesn't have a switch for 4G. But I use Quick Settings. I have a shortcut to it on the desktop. I love it. Gives many access to many items.

Quick Settings - Android app on AppBrain

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