Author Topic: Smartphone App Recommendations? (Read 14213 times)

Busillis · « **on:** March 24, 2012, 09:05:18 PM »

I just got my first smartphone (used) and have been playing around with it. It's an LG Optimus with Android. I did a factory reset and rooted it. If I had known how cool these things are I would have gotten one a long time ago. It's like an electronic toolbox. I downloaded a ruler app measures objects placed on the screen. And I downloaded Camscanner, which will come in handy scanning docuмents. And GrooveIP for free calls. I think the one I like best is called Shazam. You point the smartphone at some music and it will detect the song and give you information about it. It detects some pretty obscure stuff.

What apps do you all use?

Maizar · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:09:46 PM »

I haven't got a smartphone (see posts elsewhre), but what you have does sound interesting. Maybe someone out there can write a cathinfo.com app?

Diego · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:22:37 PM »

HIARCS Chess—it is the engine that won the World Computer Chess Championship.
Dragon Dictation
Ballistic FTE (Field Tactical Edition)
Pandora Radio

I have been unable to find a Douay-Rheims.

s2srea · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2012, 09:21:37 AM »

ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner-
I almost buy nothing, especially bigger purchases, without using this. You scan any barcode of any product you want to buy, and it will give you online, and local prices. Lets say I'm shopping for a radio, and I'm at Wally World. I scan the barcode of the radio I'm looking to buy, and it will tell me how much I can get it on Amazon, other websites and local stores (Target, K-Mart, etc).

Also, get a better messaging program, if you text your family/ friends
The best I've found is Handscent SMS

stevusmagnus · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:01:15 AM »

iPieta

PartyIsOver221 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2012, 08:19:49 PM »

Get Amazon PriceCheck then go into bookstores and scan books you want. Watch all the bad looks you'll get from the clerks there as they see their overpriced books not be sold (Barnes and Noble type stores, not the mom-and-pop bookshops, please).

s2srea · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:46:27 PM »

Quote from: stevusmagnus

iPieta

What benefit do you see with this program. I didn't download it, partly because I had to pay (Ima cheepee lol), but I'd pay .99 for somethign that was worth it. But looked very Vatican II to me... "All the encyclicals since Vatican Council II"....?

Busillis · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:22:50 PM »

Quote from: Diego

HIARCS Chess—it is the engine that won the World Computer Chess Championship.
Dragon Dictation
Ballistic FTE (Field Tactical Edition)
Pandora Radio

I have been unable to find a Douay-Rheims.

Here's a link: https://www.olivetree.com/store/product.php?productid=16576

I downloaded Dragon Dictation, but uninstalled it since my phone has a native voice dictation program.

Busillis · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:23:55 PM »

I'm using RedLaser for barcode scanning, CameraZoomFX as a replacement for the native app, Beautiful Widgets, avast antivirus, Dolphin browser, Dropbox, File Expert, Google Sky Map (which pointed to the sky will tells you about the constellations), MoboPlayer, Pano (to make panoramas with the camera), Pulse for news, Superuser, Titanium Backup, AdFree, and an awesome guitar tuner with an inappropriate name.

I want to try out these soon:

SpeechTransPro (which can take foreign speech and translate it)
Viber (free calls to any country)
Wifi File Explorer
Root Explorer
Lapse-it (time lapse photography)

Also app called Clik that may one day allow you to wirelessly use your smartphone on your TV.

Busillis · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:29:22 PM »

Quote from: Maizar

I haven't got a smartphone (see posts elsewhre), but what you have does sound interesting. Maybe someone out there can write a cathinfo.com app?

You should get one! Even if I didn't use it as a phone I would still get a lot of use out of it. Just think: a camcorder and camera in your pocket.

As for the phone, I'm not using a phone plan. I just use GrooveIP (which is $5) with GoogleVoice, and all my calls are free.

I've been trying to find an app that forces forums to look good on android, but haven't found anything yet.

Diego · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:40:01 PM »

Grrrrrr... I just bought a "Douay Rheims" from iTunes... but it uses the Protestant naming of the books. Some "Catholic" Bible. I requested my money back.

Lighthouse · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2012, 10:47:41 PM »

It would better than great to have an app that would pull up the correct breviary prayers for the day, and a toggle to go into an expanded treasury of approved prayers and litanies, etc., as well as a correct Bible.

TradCatholic39452 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:09:31 PM »

A ruler app level app like Xclinometer, and smart ruler.

Gps status for remembering where you park your car.
Mixzing is my favorite music player.
Accuweather (although not accurate better than the weather channel)

If you like hiking or the outdoors you can get topo maps on your phone with Rmap,
Record tracks with my tracks
Cardio trainer records tracks as well but aso counts calories and tells you your pace.

Moto torch (turns on and off the LED flash)

AAA discounts.

Jim · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:13:29 AM »

If you do not have an unlimited texting plan, get text now. That gives you free unlimited texts.

Busillis · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:30:16 AM »

I backed up my phone with Titanium Backup yesterday. It took about 5 minutes. I'm going to try out one of the mods they have for these phones, maybe Reborn ROM. If something goes wrong I can restore my backup.