Android

[decemberlov]

Originally Posted by GSUdawg521

Timeriffic - excellent. Have your phone change settings automatically for time of day, location, etc. I use it pretty basically, to automatically turn my phone to silent at the time I head into work, and back on when I leave. Then again to turn the volume and screen brightness down at a certain point late at night, and then back to full volume in the morning. It can do lots more as far as wifi, bluetooth, etc

Can't you do all of this with Smart Actions?

[GSUdawg521]

Originally Posted by decemberlov

Can't you do all of this with Smart Actions?

Sure, looks like just another app of the same kind, just like there are multiple apps for keeping notes/lists, browsers, internet radios, etc

But, average user rating of Timeriffic is 4.6 to Smart Actions' 4.1

[Rodey]

What does everyone use for a weather app? Preferably free.

I have WeatherBug right now, but am kind of sick of it/getting unhappy with it.

[koolout]

Originally Posted by Rodey

What does everyone use for a weather app? Preferably free.

I have WeatherBug right now, but am kind of sick of it/getting unhappy with it.

used to use weatherbug but it's just not very good. started using the weather channel app and it's been very useful and reliable.

google/android fanboy here...but i don't really care enough to be called a fanboy. anyone else preorder the nexus 7 tablet? i have the 16gb model on the way...pumped!

google play music is the best thing ever. i have 12,000 songs automatically updated on all of my devices (htc one, netbook, nexus 7) and i don't even have to do anything besides download the music. the rest takes care of itself. i just can't believe how awesome it is.

[Ascf33]

Got my Galaxy S III last night. So far so good. This thing is a goddamn beast though.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

Got my Galaxy S III last night. So far so good. This thing is a goddamn beast though.

the only device worth giving up my unlimited data is probably the next nexus

[Ascf33]

It's a company phone, so I don't pay for anything. I also manage the company's mobile devices so I usually just get myself whatever the best phone at the time is and hand my old one off to whoever wants it.

I had the Rezound for a good while. Awesome phone. Probably the best Android phone I've owned. I liked the original Incredible a lot too.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

It's a company phone, so I don't pay for anything. I also manage the company's mobile devices so I usually just get myself whatever the best phone at the time is and hand my old one off to whoever wants it.

I had the Rezound for a good while. Awesome phone. Probably the best Android phone I've owned. I liked the original Incredible a lot too.

lucky lucky over here.

[Ascf33]

Yeah that kind of came off a bit pompous, didn't it.

I don't change phones a lot. Just when something cool enough comes out that I need.

Thinking back, I think since I started it's been something like this:

Blackberry Curve
Blackberry Bold
Droid
HTC Incredible
HTC Droid Thunderbolt
HTC Rezound
Samsung Galaxy SIII

[Rodey]

I love my Motorola Electrify, but I wish my provider would get the Droid Razr.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

Yeah that kind of came off a bit pompous, didn't it.

I don't change phones a lot. Just when something cool enough comes out that I need.

Thinking back, I think since I started it's been something like this:

Blackberry Curve
Blackberry Bold
Droid
HTC Incredible
HTC Droid Thunderbolt
HTC Rezound
Samsung Galaxy SIII

my biggest gripe about Android is the updates. the only reason i enjoy Apple. they actually support their products.

[GSUdawg521]

Originally Posted by Rodey

What does everyone use for a weather app? Preferably free.

I have WeatherBug right now, but am kind of sick of it/getting unhappy with it.

I think I tried Weather Channel and didn't like it, but can't remember why. Really I just go by the home screen HTC widget, which is pretty basic but does the job.

Then I keep a small weatherbug widget on a different screen when I want the details. Love the satellite/radar feature. No real complaints with it. What don't you like about it?

[watchunoboutdat]

Anyone have the Galaxy 10.1 tablet? I just ordered one. Got a pretty good deal. Tablet noob here

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by watchunoboutdat

Anyone have the Galaxy 10.1 tablet? I just ordered one. Got a pretty good deal. Tablet noob here

wouldn't the nexus 7 be a better idea?

[trippinchad]

Whelp my new nexus came in the mail today. I'm really anal about the way I set up my phone (almost OCD) so it's annoying to have to reset all the home screens and stuff

[Ascf33]

Same here. I also hate the Verizon backup shit and remembering your GPS preferences and all that. One wrong check box and your phone downloads all of this BS Verizon bloatware.

[decemberlov]

Just downloaded Vlingo..free app.
Kinda like Siri for Android.
Diggin it.

[trippinchad]

Does anyone here have a galaxy nexus? And if so..do recommend the extended battery?

[Ascf33]

Originally Posted by decemberlov

Just downloaded Vlingo..free app.
Kinda like Siri for Android.
Diggin it.

The new Galaxy came with "S Voice", it's direct competition. so far... not so great. You're supposed to say "Hi Galaxy" to get started. I say "Hi Galaxy" and it replies "I'm sorry. I do not know what "Galaxy" means"

[decemberlov]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

The new Galaxy came with "S Voice", it's direct competition. so far... not so great. You're supposed to say "Hi Galaxy" to get started. I say "Hi Galaxy" and it replies "I'm sorry. I do not know what "Galaxy" means"

sounds annoying, but pretty funny

[Ascf33]

My wife's name is Sara. When I say "Call Sara" it calls this random dude who's name starts with a C. I have to say "Call SAH - RAAH" like I'm saying Sara in a British accent.

[Ascf33]

I should also say that I'm from NY and have a pretty distinguishable NY accent. That might play a part.

[thom hudson]

any new, "must have" apps?

[unccrombie]

firefox. can sync everything.

[GSUdawg521]

Originally Posted by decemberlov

Just downloaded Vlingo..free app.
Kinda like Siri for Android.
Diggin it.

Downloaded this a year or so ago. Thought it was pretty neat, but then never used it again

Originally Posted by Ascf33

My wife's name is Sara. When I say "Call Sara" it calls this random dude who's name starts with a C. I have to say "Call SAH - RAAH" like I'm saying Sara in a British accent.

Back on my old phone I had to change a friend named Tiffany in my phone to Tiff because when I tried to voice dial my girlfriend Stephanie, it would always call Tiffany

[TrippingBilly95]

I've had my Galaxy S III for 3 days now and I'm loving it. Really glad I didn't wait until the iPhone 5, whenever that's coming out. The S III is a hell of a device.

[trippinchad]

It bothers me that all my friends who have iphones keep saying it's superior without having ever owned an android. I was thinking about getting an iphone for a while but I'm sure glad I went android instead.

[Ascf33]

The iPhone is more popular therefore it is better.

Never understood that. Android devices, especially the high end, top on the line ones, are miles ahead of the iPhone.

[trippinchad]

Ha it's funny to post this right after my last comment in this thread, but I may have to get an Iphone. The same exact problem is happening with my nexus again..I don't have to time to keep getting a new phone and set up all my shit. This is very frustrating.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by trippinchad

Ha it's funny to post this right after my last comment in this thread, but I may have to get an Iphone. The same exact problem is happening with my nexus again..I don't have to time to keep getting a new phone and set up all my shit. This is very frustrating.

i'll take that nexus...