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casspaAug 23, 2010
I feel like I'm slacking, I haven't heard of at least 1/4 of these apps.
themapleboyAug 23, 2010
most of these are'nt (yh i make up my own words) "essential" at all however they are all good apps
gvoakesAug 23, 2010
Finally, a concise list of legit android apps
rorocoAug 23, 2010
Some notable missing apps:
Swype - Available via beta sign up. By far the best text input method using a touch screen. Once you get used to using it, pecking just seems primitive. http://swypeinc.com/
LauncherPro - One of the better home screen replacements (ADW is nice too). It gives you tons of customization options including increasing the number for icons per screen. Bottom dock is well presented too. http://goo.gl/4dOE
Power Strip - It is an always available dock that provides you with easy access to any home screen widget and a shortcut tray. It is even accessibly when you are in other apps. It makes the Android multitasking ability shine. http://goo.gl/XIaJ
As a sie note: for rooted phones... ROM Manager, SetCPU, Titanium Backup, and Terminal are all must haves as well.
mrkmrkAug 24, 2010
There are a rare few of us who can type very fast on, say, HTC IME mod, and posts like this hurt our feelings :(.
theaceoffireAug 24, 2010
Don't forget Dazzle.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.hermit.dazzle
waspbrAug 24, 2010
Nice list, though I might also have included "file expert", it is not as great as astro but it makes it easier to access shared files in a network.
Also, it would have been nice to have a good Voip app, that could access the skype network since fring has been cut off by skype.
antaruAug 24, 2010
Shouldn't that be "The list of essential Android apps"? I'm not sure this list in itself is that essential.
philbertAug 24, 2010
Great list to have since my Droid X is currently being shipped to me. FedEx says the day after tomorrow, I'm still hoping for tomorrow anyway. It could happen.
sfearAug 24, 2010
Tasker and LauncherPro are the two outstanding Android apps right now.
sfearAug 24, 2010
I'm pretty sure Swype just makes up words to avoid getting the one I want.
pyrallisAug 24, 2010
Swype is not officially available on Android yet. Slideit does the same thing, and is available. http://www.mobiletextinput.com
jackruby83Aug 29, 2010
or you could just d/l the swype apk
slamsandwichAug 24, 2010
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slamandcheeseAug 24, 2010
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gortfaceAug 24, 2010
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infiniteloop33Aug 24, 2010
Whoa, how did I ever live without TripIt? Awesome app for traveling.
sedsimonAug 24, 2010
that's a lot of android apps
facepantmacgeeAug 24, 2010
nice article
Closed AccountAug 24, 2010
I had no clue there was a Trillian for Android. That alone has made this article worth it!
Closed AccountAug 25, 2010
Bookmarked for when I get my Droid X on Sunday :D
slashoftimeAug 27, 2010
Clever way to advertise?
readcabinSep 3, 2010
Check out this also http://www.readcabin.com/books/225-Best-Android-Apps/
365dyaApr 24, 2011
try this one http://appdoll.com/app/NORKKUNNW447/UC-Browser-English
mikepetersonusMay 6, 2011
Just check out http://www.retinamobileapps.com/ for more apps related to security, syncing, backup, sharing and many more
harshajmeraMay 22, 2011
Looking for some more apps, check these must have apps http://bit.ly/mDdLcs
alexdavidstamJul 28, 2011
nice apps list
gchangetokFeb 13, 2012
Maximize Your Android Phone http://technoledges.com/2012/maximize-your-android-phone/
banckleMar 12, 2012
Another one of the best Android app is Banckle Live Chat for Android. Monitoring your website traffic and assisting your customers through live chat using your Android mobile has never been more fun.
More Details: http://banckle.com/blog/collaborative-and-social-apps/entry/announcing-banckle-live-chat-app-for-android.html
basil2styleApr 9, 2012
More apps on my blog itekblog.blogspot.com
technobz4 days ago
Excellent list. liked the multimedia android apps.