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Old 26 August 2011, 08:36 PM
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Cool Just got a Smartphone - suggestions for useful/good apps

Got myself a Samsung Galaxy 2.

Can anyone suggest some good apps?

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Old 26 August 2011, 10:02 PM
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Google goggles
Flashlight (really bright do NOT look directly at the light)
Barcode scanner
Where's my droid
Tune in radio
out of milk
sound hound

Had the S2 for a few months now and not paid for one App yet

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Old 26 August 2011, 10:04 PM
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'Zedge' for ringtones, notification tones.
Old 26 August 2011, 10:30 PM
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Thanks for those

Any others?
Old 27 August 2011, 01:39 AM
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angry birds
tesco
argos
compass
kindle
photobucket
air horn
light saber
police lights
foursquare & facebook


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Old 27 August 2011, 06:39 AM
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GT Free+ HD
FPse
aDyno
eBay
Dolphin Browser HD
Jefit
Drag Racing
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Google MyTracks for walking/running etc.

Ah ****, was gonna type a whole load, then realised i'd already done this several times. Search android apps etc. There's a whole heap.

Apps are about what "you" want to do, or want your phone to do. List what you'd like and we'll tell you some crackers.
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If Rooted :

AdFree - Blocks Adds@ root level (hosts file)
Webkey - Connect to phone via http and https with good functions
Titanium Backup - Great backup software
Quick Boot - as title

GUI:

Go Launcher EX
Go SMS Pro
Go Dialer
Go Contacts

Keyboard:

Swiftkey X

Explorer:

QuickPic

Social:

IM+ - Great MSG App
Friendcaster - Facebook app which is tidy

Corporate:

Enhanced Email

Misc Tools:

Astrid Tasks - Great organiser tool
Swiss Army Knife - Compass, spirit level, ruler etc
Tasker - Great App with many uses http://tasker.dinglisch.net/

ROM (If Rooted)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1124396
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399

If you want to Root
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