It’s been a while, so I thought I’d do an obligatory “here’s a list of the Android apps that I like that you might also like so I’ll post them on my blog that no one reads in the vain hope that some search engine will pick up a trending keyword and attract visitors to my site” post.
So…
MY TOP FOUR ANDROID APPLICATIONS!
Aldiko (ebook reader)
I only discovered this app tonight, but it looks quite nice to far. When you think about what an ebook reader entails (a list of books, and the ability to view them on a screen and turn pages), you would expect there to be plenty of really good ebook readers out their for Android. You would be wrong. Aldiko is one of the rare few that works smoothly and makes it almost bearable to read a book on a tiny, glare-ridden screen.
Doggcatcher (podcast app)
There is a serious lack of good podcast apps for Android. Google Listen is excellent for audio podcasts, but if you’re looking for an all-purpose rss, audio, and video reader: get Doggcatcher. The interface is a little clunky lookin’, but it does everything that you’ll need and it will do it fairly well. Doggcatcher has become an integral part of my Android experience (see Twitter later), wirelessly downloading new episodes while I sleep, ready to be viewed in the car, on the toilet, at funerals, and during sex.
Foursquare (checkin app)
Foursquare is one of those pointless applications that everyone goes crazy over. Or, if you’re South Australian, you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about. I think I’m one of six Fourquare users in SA, and probably for a good reason: it’s pointless! Why do I use it? Obsessive compulsive check-in disorder.
Twitter (microblogging)
After spending craploads buying a Nexus One from HK, I figured I should spend some time making the thing useful in some way. My first goal was to use it as a way to keep up to date with news and information. The Twitter app provides an easy way to zip through info whenever it’s appropriate. Coupled with Doggcatcher, it’s the best way to stay on top of things.
