Android Central Editors’ app picks for Jan. 29, 2011
At times it almost feels as though there should be a reward for finding just the perfect application in the market. With more than 100,000 apps, and more being added every day, it can be a bit of a challenge. But that’s where we come in. Let’s take a look at what some of us run as our favorite applications for this week, and just maybe you will find some of them useful!
Android Central Editors' app picks for Jan. 29, 2011 posted originally by Android Central
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Android Central Editors’ app picks for Jan. 29, 2011
At times it almost feels as though there should be a reward for finding just the perfect application in the market. With more than 100,000 apps, and more being added every day, it can be a bit of a challenge. But that’s where we come in. Let’s take a look at what some of us run as our favorite applications for this week, and just maybe you will find some of them useful!
Android Central Editors' app picks for Jan. 29, 2011 posted originally by Android Central
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Android Quick App: Videocam Illusion
Videocam Illusion for Android is a camera effects application that works with the video camera on your Android phone. We’ve seen similar apps that manipulate still pictures, and while they’re really fun and useful, Videocam Illusion takes it to the next level by adding effects on-the-fly to live video you shoot from your phone. You can shoot up to 480p (720×480) video through the app, and the free version has four filters, four effects, and two masks to choose from. You can also shoot video at 1.33x speed.
The paid version has 18 filters, 13 effects, six masks, and your choice of five different recording speeds. They both work really well, saving the video to your SD card in .mov format for easy playback on your computer. And since stock Android doesn’t playback .mov files, the Videocam Illusion app includes a player to preview — and show off — your masterpiece. There’s a video demo, some screenshots, as well as the download link for the free version after the break.
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Android Quick App: Aeon Racer
If gaming on your Android device is something that you enjoy to do, and old-fashioned games catch your attention, Aeon Racer is a game you will not want to miss out on. This game has a retro feel like Asteroid but is fast-paced and is sure to keep you on your toes. While trying to fly your spaceship through the levels, which progressively contain more and more barriers, the intensity increases since your ship continues to go faster and faster.
The game offers three different galaxies, each of which contains five levels which continually get harder and harder as they go on. The game is controlled by simply tilting your device to maintain control of your space ship as you cruise through the levels. If you get through the levels and are looking for more, there is an infinite mode, which allows you to play until you are done.Aeon Racer is $2.18 in the Android Market. Hit the break for download links.
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Android Central Editors’ app picks for Jan. 22, 2011
Have you poked around in the Android Market recently? Unable to find an application that suites your needs due to the incredible amount of apps in the market? Well, have no fear, your friends here at Android Central are back at it again with another weekly rendition of our favorite app picks, so let’s hit the jump and see what they are this week!
Android Central Editors' app picks for Jan. 22, 2011 posted originally by Android Central
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Honeycomb clock widget spruces up your home screen
Widgets are a great part of the Android OS, and clocks are a necessity in many peoples lives, and who wouldn’t enjoy to have a futuristic styled clock, much like that found in Android 3.0 Honeycomb? This clock, which is a great replica of the one found in Honeycomb, offers users a very clean clock that takes a bit of getting used to in order to read properly.
Two versions of this clock widget are available, a free as well as a premium version, both of which allow direct access to the alarm application by simply tapping on the clock. The premium version will allow users to select between eight different colors, which is almost one for any color wallpaper that you are using at that time. For less than $1, the premium version is a must have for anyone looking for a great clock widget to keep their home screen clean and futuristic looking. Hit the break for more information as well as download links.
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Android Quick App: FishNotes by Jimmy Houston
Even hardcore Android geeks need a break from the shell and their code editor every now and then, and I like to spend some time getting a line wet at one of the many creeks and streams around my area. I’m not the best fisherman around, and I’m certainly not at the level of expertise you see from fishing professionals (what a job, eh?), but like everyone else who shares my passion for angling, I’d love to catch more, and bigger, fish. The secret to doing this, according to the experts, is to keep track of the when, where, and how you catch them so you can repeat what’s successful, and have a plan for any conditions.
What if you had an application for your Android phone (any version of Android is supported) that could help, and even fill in many of the important details for you? You would have the records and locations, and know what to look for the next time your out. Well we have such an app, FishNotes by Jimmy Houston. It’s not cheap — it checks in at a whopping $12.99, so I think it’s pretty important to give this one a close look so you can decide if it’s for you. We cover it all, with a mess of screenshots and the download link, after the break.
Android Quick App: FishNotes by Jimmy Houston posted originally by Android Central
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Android Central Editors’ app picks for Jan. 15 2011
It’s been a couple weeks since we have let you know the fun applications we have running on our devices, and we apologize for the delay, but the suspense was fun, no? Well, fear not, we are back on our weekly track of bringing your our favorites, so let’s take a look at some of the great applications we got running this week!
Android Central Editors' app picks for Jan. 15 2011 posted originally by Android Central
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Android Central Editors’ app picks – lazy holiday edition
Better late than never, it’s our "Hey, it’s the holidays, cut us some slack" edition of our weekly apps roundup. Many of you may be getting your first Android device, and we are sure you are extremely happy about it. The Android market is loaded with many great applications, but let us take you through some of our favorites of this week, and be sure to check out all of our other suggestions here.
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Android Quick App: Galaxy NGC3D [contest]
Combining great graphics, an ominous soundtrack, and challenging game-play, Galaxy NGC3D is a great new game on the Android Market. The premise is simple — man your fighter, and destroy them before they destroy you, but if you’re looking for a cakewalk look elsewhere. You need a bit of skill (or practice) to pilot your ship through space, and the physics and drifting in a zero gravity environment seem as realistic as can be, at least to an earthling like myself. After a few frustrating hours playing, I got some serious satisfaction from flying in, putting an enemy in my sights, and blasting them into space dust. And to make it even better, it’s one of the eleven new Open Feint games, so you can share progress and scores with your gaming buddies.
The game has a full plate full of settings, both the normal things like music volume as well as advanced settings for the on-screen graphics. The app seems coded pretty well, on my Evo 4G it can handle things set pretty high, and the Nexus S runs it great with everything cranked up to the max. There’s also a little bonus — it’s set up for use with a Zeemote controller, which should work really well with this one. Speaking of bonuses — Hyperbees (check out their developers forum right here) has set up their own contest in the Android Central forums, where ten winners will be able to grab a free copy of Galaxy NGC3D, and one lucky winner will be sporting their own Zeemote controller to play the heck out of this one, and many other games. High-tail it into the forums and try your luck, the contest ends Friday, Dec 31 at noon Eastern.
You can grab the full version of Galaxy NGC3D on sale until the contest ends tomorrow at noon on the market for a 99 cents, and there’s a link to the free trial (thanks for that developers!), a gameplay video, and a handful of screenshots after the break — check em out. Thanks Monika, Tom, and all the folks at Hyperbees!
Android Quick App: Galaxy NGC3D [contest] posted originally by Android Central
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