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#51
Yellow Snowman said:
i thought antivirus and malware protection was a waste on these phone?
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I don't think so I install tons .akp files I get of the internet and dont 100% know if there legit or not. So in my case it would be better to a malware protection. Speaking of .akp know of sites out there that have good android content Ill start by sharing one of mine pspiso-mobile section.
 
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What Document editor is everyone using? Documents to Go are sending me emails reminding me to buy their software for $14.99 before it goes up to $30.00 on the 24th. Any Pro's or Con's to any of the popular ones?

Edit: As for my favorite apps?

1) Remote Desktop by Xtra Logic $ Best Remote Desktop app on the market
2) Slacker Radio $
 
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Tech Addiction said:
What Document editor is everyone using? Documents to Go are sending me emails reminding me to buy their software for $14.99 before it goes up to $30.00 on the 24th. Any Pro's or Con's to any of the popular ones?

Edit: As for my favorite apps?

1) Remote Desktop by Xtra Logic $ Best Remote Desktop app on the market
2) Slacker Radio $
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I haven't had a chance to use it a lot, but the Quick Office app that comes on the phone is suppose to be very good. I know that it can read and edit Excel files, which is something the older Quick Office couldn't do. Sounds like a pretty good option.
 
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zenthos said:
I don't think so I install tons .akp files I get of the internet and dont 100% know if there legit or not. So in my case it would be better to a malware protection. Speaking of .akp know of sites out there that have good android content Ill start by sharing one of mine pspiso-mobile section.
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Please...no one post pirated .apk files here. ;)
 
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#69
kishin said:
what's the best task manager for droid phones.. i tried using advance task manager and everything I use it and it shows every meaningless app running. Im trying to save as much battery as possible .
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That's what I use as well. It really doesn't matter which one you use IMO. Having a task manager is nice to have when you want to kill specific background apps.

DO NOT...I repeat...DO NOT allow your task manager to automatically kill apps. This is a mistake and anyone who knows how android operates would agree.

Killing all apps automatically will slow down your multitasking abilities (the time it takes to switch between apps), and decrease your battery life because you will have processes trying to open, being closed, and then opening again...you are using more processing power if you do this...with no benefit.
 
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UBRocked said:
That's what I use as well. It really doesn't matter which one you use IMO. Having a task manager is nice to have when you want to kill specific background apps.

DO NOT...I repeat...DO NOT allow your task manager to automatically kill apps. This is a mistake and anyone who knows how android operates would agree.

Killing all apps automatically will slow down your multitasking abilities (the time it takes to switch between apps), and decrease your battery life because you will have processes trying to open, being closed, and then opening again...you are using more processing power if you do this...with no benefit.
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Thanks for the info. Whats crazy is that, as soon as you kill apps, close task manager then reopen it.. a lot of those apps are running again with in seconds.. I eve disabled the ones to not auto sync like stocks and etc.
 
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Here is my list and recommendations to anyone who is new to android...

News and Weather
World Newspapers - newspapers from around the world
Weatherbug - follows you and gives current location weather, can also set locations to view anytime
Buzz deck - news snipets from many different subjects
Sportstap - sports and everything

Reference and Productivity
Dictionary.com
Colornote - sticky note application
Droidlight Or torch - uses led flask for flashlight

Music
Slacker - better than pandora imo
Pandora - I keep both, my wife prefers pandora
Soundhound - Music recognition app it's amazing
Iheartradio - radio stations from around the country

Shopping
pktauctions - better than official ebay app
Shopsavvy - barcode scanner

Rooted
root explorer - read and write to system and sd card
setcpu - adjust processor to save battery, or overclock to performance
rommanager - manage roms, install recoverys
wifi tether - create wireless connection

Movies
Queue manager - netflix queue manager
Flickster (movies) - theather showtimes and movie reviews
Tv.com - cbs shows and networks
Rockplayer lite - plays video on your phone

Utilities
Dropbox - access remote files
ADK launcher - homescreen thems and tweaks

Games
Angry birds
Angry birds seasons
Words with friend - still buggy
Chess
Checkers
250 + solitarie
Hearts
Poker
Spades
Glow hockey
Fruit slice

Fun and different
google sky map - map the night sky
Instant Heart rate - amazing
Metal detector -really detects metal
multiple soundboards - if you have room

I hope this helps some people.
 
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Tech Addiction said:
Pulse Reader is awesome.
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Gonna agree with this one, and it looks AMAZING on the TB! :D

You also might want to grab Reader by Google, if you use Google reader for your RSS feeds. It is still the best one at syncing with the on-line Google Reader account (go figure). Pulse will do it but you are limited to only 25 feeds and it can take some time to sync with the on-line Google Reader. I use Reader for my Google feeds and Pulse for everything else.
 
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#75
Excellent Lists! For me, these are my favorites. I hope they help some of you find best of breed.

- The Law Guide & Law Dictionary (I'm a lawyer and a little biased. ;) )

- Quick Settings (One touch to see all important settings, toggle, change)

- Astro File Manager - Well worth the $$$ (File management internal, SD card)

- Got To Do - $ - Best organizer/get things done, sync with ToodleDo

- Phone My PC - $ - Allows you to access your home/office PCs and see the screen, manipulate and control the machines remotely. Superb.

- IMO - Multiple IM accounts. Best instant messenger for Droid software IMHO.

- Shazam - Ever wanted to know the name of the song you were hearing and wish your phone could "listen" via the microphone and tell you?

- Tapatalk - Easiest and most efficient way to view forums. Bookmark favorite subforums too. Indispensable. :)

- Agenda Widget - Simply the most efficient way to show your calendar/agenda on the home screen

- Cube Music Player - You won't be able to find this so here's the link. :) Free, rather amazing player that provides many features stock should -- for example, making use of that button on your headset to fast forward, rewind, etc.
 
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