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Hi there,
i see a lot of thread with lists of must-have apps for Android. But what about must-have apps optimized for Android 4.0 (or 3.0) ?
You know, the ones using the native Action Bar (no menu button in the Navigation Bar), Holo themes and following the awesome new design guidelines ?
For now, i've just found Dropbox, and some of Google's apps (Reader and Earth for exemple).
Do you have some more ? I'ld love to see a nice and simple file manager for exemple.
Root Explorer is ICS optimized and works great
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I have just been thinking about this too.
Due Today is ICS optimised and looks great.
BeyondPod is not quite there yet. Recent updates mean that the now playing screen look very nice but the other screens still need work and the settings are still in the wrong place.
Thanks!
I tested both free versions of Due Today and Root Explorer, and none of them are using the Holo theme nor Action Bar (for exemple). Maybe the paid version are.
Actually, even some Google Apps aren't really ICS optimized (Google Navigation and Google Goggles for exemple), which is kinda disappointing.
Dropbox, Gigbeat, MX Video Player, SmartPhone, Ultimate Stopwatch
there's also podkicker to check out for podcasts
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Reddit is fun is starting to use the ICS theme
Netflix is. It hides the nav buttons. Not in terms of UI though if that's what you mean.
Bacon Reader for Reddit has a nice interface that is ICS-ish
Yup, i was talking about UI mainly, but those kind of compatibility are welcome (but sadly no Netflix here in France).
Just tested Gigbeat (already awesome on Gingerbread) and MX Video Player : that's exactly what i'm looking for, thanks!
I'll try to update the first post with those apps.
Sweet
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Here a file explorer with ICS style
https://market.android.com/details?id=dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDUwMSwiZGV2LmR3b3Jrcy5hcHBzLmFuZXhwbG9yZXIiXQ..
Does anyone know what widget he is using in this video (0:03-0:10):
Search YouTube for:
Xperia PLAY - El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (Action)
It's the first video that comes up. I can't post links yet.
doesnt seem to be a widget imho - rather the laucher - or at least some app organizer.
Since there is the BIG Apps/Games font above the items it seems to be some windows phone 7/metro UI related thing.
Maybe that helps you searching it.
But wwhy not just ask him on youtube? Fastest way....
it's sslauncher
My list from a few other threads, but very relevant here since everyone is probably wondering what "app" to get.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnAJoa0-ynONdGJiVDRSQ0p4VGtCaklESmtEbkJzNUE
edit: you guys can add to it ^_^
Great list, a few I couldn't live without:
Badass Battery, 4.7
Mobi Calculator, 4.8
FX File Explorer, 4.7
N7 Player, 4.7
Gtasks, 4.5
DIGI Clock Widget, 4.6
Palmary Weather, 4.5
GasBuddy, 4.6
YouAreHere, 4.7
Navfree, 3.8
Widgetsoid2, 4.6
I've found some of the widgets by this dev are excellent and he supports them very well if you mail him.
The Pure Grid calendar widget has options for tablet size widgets, multiple calendars, colour coding etc.
Also imho HDR Camera+ should be up there with ZoomFX
OP - amazing list!
That is a very clean and comprehensive list of apps you have OP. Thanks for posting... I am definitely going to try some of them out.
Has anyone tried Autodesk Sketchbook Pro on the N7?
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I have. Responsiveness is still am issue
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Here's my Android tablet list of "best of breed" apps:
GTasks - syncs with Google Notes, has reminders, great widgets. Augments my calendar for many things. Free.
Dark Knight - good tablet chess app. Free+no ads.
AndroXplorer - first-rate file explorer with CIFS support. Free (minor advert), but I bought Pro with my Play credit. Better than all the others I've tried and has proper tablet interface.
SuperSU - fine-grained control of root permissions. Free+no ads, Pro has some sweet features, bought it.
AdAway - prevents ads from even downloading. Probably the biggest performance booster you can get. Free, no ads. This is one of the killer apps that will hook you on Android.
System Tuner - you won't believe the crap that starts up automatically. Fix it with this free app (minor ads). Pro is worth it.
AnkiDroid - Can't believe it's free w/o ads. Flashcards app to study nearly anything, many study decks available. Better than the $25 Anki iPad app which I bought.
Cool Reader - ebook reader, lots of useful features. Free and ad-free.
Aldiko Pro - slick reader, works with most formats, worth the $3.
Apps I'd like but which don't work yet:
Moon+ Reader (incl Pro) is broken on Jelly Bean, doesn't show text. When it works I'll buy Pro again.
Encore Learning Platform - free, no-ads, flashcards app.
If I could have clicked the "Thanks" icon 10 times for supplying us with this great database I would have. But I couldn't so THANK YOU X 10!
testulous said:
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Moon+ Reader (incl Pro) is broken on Jelly Bean, doesn't show text.
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Works for me on my JB 4.1.1 Nexus 7.
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MX Player is a sweet video player.
ADW launcher is still a good launcher. I use it on my ICS Transformer. Apex is my favorite though.
WiFi File Explorer is easily the most handy app for transferring data between devices.
XDA App!!!
Rom Manager
Word Feud - online scrabble clone
Android Pro Widgets for scrollable Twitter and Facebook
Thumb Keyboard
Delver - awesome 8bit Dungeon crawling FPS
Sixaxis PS3 Bluetooth Controller pairing.
Tango for video chatting
Netflix and Redbox
Deadly Dungeons - another dungeon crawling game I found today.
Bluetooth OnCall - Enables/Disables BT for calls. Great for headset users to save battery.
DailyHoroscope - its always spot on.
Notification Toggle for CM style notification menu power toggles.
I the above apps are my core apps.
Also my transformer used Polaris Office which I really liked too.
Some apps were mentioned above. I think most weren't mentioned.
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player911 said:
MX Player is a sweet video player.
ADW launcher is still a good launcher. I use it on my ICS Transformer. Apex is my favorite though.
WiFi File Explorer is easily the most handy app for transferring data between devices.
XDA App!!!
Rom Manager
Word Feud - online scrabble clone
Android Pro Widgets for scrollable Twitter and Facebook
Thumb Keyboard
Delver - awesome 8bit Dungeon crawling FPS
Sixaxis PS3 Bluetooth Controller pairing.
Tango for video chatting
Netflix and Redbox
Deadly Dungeons - another dungeon crawling game I found today.
Bluetooth OnCall - Enables/Disables BT for calls. Great for headset users to save battery.
DailyHoroscope - its always spot on.
Notification Toggle for CM style notification menu power toggles.
I the above apps are my core apps.
Also my transformer used Polaris Office which I really liked too.
Some apps were mentioned above. I think most weren't mentioned.
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U like 8 bit old school RPG download Gurkha. It's free
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Any chance we can get a column on the spreadsheet specifically to indicate if the app is using Holo and/or follows the ICS design guidelines?
add to the top as a comment and we'll see feedback i suppose? Can you guys edit the document? says view only even though I try changing it
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WiFi File Explorer is easily the most handy app for transferring data between devices.
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More handy than AirDroid?
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Won't open for me for some reason. What is your video chat app recommendation?
TabletTalk (if you have an android phone, syncs texts to/from your tablet) ($2.99).
Appsales (tells you when apps are on sale, Holo) (free)
Evernote (THE notesyncing app, holo-ish) (free)
Tasks (best google tasks app, holo theme) (free with ads or $0.99)
JustReader (Great offline rss tablet reader) (Free or add features with pro $2.99)
Pocket -Formerly read it later (Excellent offline article tool, holo-ish) (free)
Splashtop HD (great RDP tool. Use your computer from your tablet) ($8.99 on sale)
Solid Explorer Beta2 (my personal favorite file manager, root access. Holo theme) (free)
Tablified Market HD (recently rewritten, works good now. Find tablet apps for your android tablet) (Free with in app pro purchase)
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add to the top as a comment and we'll see feedback i suppose? Can you guys edit the document? says view only even though I try changing it
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I was able to add a few in.
So, for some reason I can only pull this doc up at work. Now my problem is I can see where it's seperated into sections, but the apps aren't organized into their respective sections, they are in alphabetical order. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
Josh
Brigaid said:
Has anyone tried Autodesk Sketchbook Pro on the N7?
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sketchbook pro works great!
i have both pro and mobile for the phone. lol
Just in case anyone is having trouble with Apex as I have been (My Library widget doesn't work for ex), Nova seems to be working a little better.
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Thanks for the work.. love it.. I needed for my own reference guide..
As a flasher I always end up losing one or two desired programs along the way..
Well done..
Hi all,
I make video reviews, tutorials and app review for the Nexus 7 and I thought you might appreciate my app-snack reviews on the best Nexus 7 apps to get. Each review is between 1-2 minutes so they're a good snapshot of what the app is all about and why is a good Nexus 7 app.
I'll be updating this thread on a regular basis so enjoy and thanks for watching
Another app review today on a keyboard that can split depending on whether it's in portrait or landscape
The Amazon App Store has gone global so I thought it deserved a review:
Thankyou
Hi
Many thanks for your tutorial on the Nexus 7. I have now placed my request with the wife for one of these for xmas.
Could I ask, I have a Kindle which uses the PDF format, can I transfer my library to the Nexus 7.
I have some downloaded films in AVI format. Is it possible to transfer these and view on the Nexus 7. When on holiday I transfer films to a usb memory stick and view. Does the Nexus have a facility for a memory stick or a slot for any other memory card.
Again many thanks for your video's and roll on xmas.
Regards
David Cowling
[email protected]
An App for UK forumites today. Dealpad, the best UK Hotdeals app around:
Another UK-centric app today. Watch all your live UK TV in one app. TVCatchup
Thank you! I like to know whats good out there.
gnilwoc said:
Hi
Many thanks for your tutorial on the Nexus 7. I have now placed my request with the wife for one of these for xmas.
Could I ask, I have a Kindle which uses the PDF format, can I transfer my library to the Nexus 7.
I have some downloaded films in AVI format. Is it possible to transfer these and view on the Nexus 7. When on holiday I transfer films to a usb memory stick and view. Does the Nexus have a facility for a memory stick or a slot for any other memory card.
Again many thanks for your video's and roll on xmas.
Regards
David Cowling
[email protected]
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You can download a Kindle app for the Nexus 7 so I guess they should work within the app.
You can transfer files onto your nexus 7 from a computer by plugging it into the USB port. To transfer films from a USB stick to a computer you will need something called Nexus Media importer from googleplay.
This is a compliation video of 10 apps for android tablets.
The apps are.
@0:00 Nexus 7 and Transformer Videos
@1:15 Bubbleshoot
@2:52 Dead Trigger
@4:29 Swipepad
@6:05 Tablified Market
@7:24 Battery Widget Reborn
@8:33 Flashify
@9:38 Ultimate Screen Rotation
@11:22 Perfect Keyboard
@12:56 Amazon App Store
My fav android/tablet game. Stick Cricket:
Another one my favourite games today and a little more universal than cricket. Super Stickman Golf:
They call it Major Mayhem. I call it Time Crisis for touchscreens
Another app review this evening SongPop. It's all the range, but I needed someone's help to explain why:
My videos:
about launcher with more than 9 differents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbnNTk6zm1s
about heavy and light apps:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGDWeKpFr18
I've been wanting to review this for a while. Only just got around to it. Nexus Media Importer:
There are now a couple of options when it comes to watching the BBC iPlayer on Jellybean (Nexus 7). See the options and take your pick:
Here are the best widgets for your android device when using facebook and twitter:
You might think that Ultimate Rotation Control would be obsolete now that Jellybean 4.1.2 has fixed the rotation screens. Well you'd be wrong because if you like things the way they were you'll need this app:
A nice, simple video about the homescreen dock:
Another 10 app reviews in the bag so it's time for an epic compilation. App-Snack volume 2:
I created this wallpaper using only the Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 devices. Its a digitally painted mountain landscape. It should work pretty good on the Nexus 7. There's a hand full of customization you can do to it. It supports background scrolling and if you want, it'll even auto pan the view. II find that it runs better on auto pan on the nexus 7. Its completely free. You can see a video of the app running on the nexus 7 in the link below. Check it out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qk.mountainvalleylw
Awesome wallpaper!!
Thanks