Wildbillb Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I just got me my first smart phone. Not really sure why. My flip phone was doing just fine. Anyway what are some useful or fun apps to have for this thing? Sorry it's a droid. Quote
Traveler2586 Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 What brand of smart phone, iPhone or Droid?? IMHO, I find the following useful: Google Earth Animated Knots GPS Tracks BoatUS Towing Service SolarCalc Navionics Mobile I've played with others, but found these the most useful. Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted July 27, 2013 Super User Posted July 27, 2013 As for everyday apps, my most used are things like Pandora, Bank Of America (whatever your bank is if they offer an app,), weather of your choice, google maps/navigation, sports apps (NHL, NFL, ESPN, etc) and Gas Buddy (Finds the cheapest gas around you.) As for games, my favorite so far is Block Puzzle and Unblock me Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 27, 2013 Super User Posted July 27, 2013 WAZE Get the free WAZE app as it is one of the best traffic apps available. Saved me many times. You and other WAZE'ers can share highway information; know where the police are; note accidents; see the backups before you get to them; note any road hazards and vehicles on the side of the road; and be a safer and more efficient driver. Also check out MyRadar. Excellent weather radar app. Use it all the time and when fishing. Quote
gramps50 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I like Rainy Days for checking on storms NOAA Weather+ My Fishing Companion River Flows Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 weather channel navionics google maps gas buddy google chrome (browser not an app, but worth downloading) Those are the ones I find myself using the most. Oh and youtube app for viewing glenn's videos. Quote
jeb2 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Good ones above. Boat Browser instead of the built in (supports Flash) TuneIn radio app Flashlight zaphrox (lights the flash on the camera up on constant for a bright flashlight, I use this one a LOT) Patience Revisited (lots of free card games) ES File Explorer Shazam (for identifying song title/artist very quickly) GPS Speedometer Juice Defender (extends battery life between charges) Also check out the various "launchers". These are programs that overlay your home screens. So instead of being stuck with the 4x4 icons on the home pages, you can choose 4x5, 5x5, etc. And add addtional icons to the bar at the bottom, tell it to let your home pages rotate with the screen orientation, etc. I use Go Launcher and Nova. Not much difference between them in the end but I prefer Nova for whatever reason. Quote
marymccord Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 Smartphone is another style symbol these days so good that You have a new onefinally. Download apps that are really of use to You as per Your profession and work. http://www.ranker.com/list/mobile-phone-brands/werner-brandes Quote
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