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4 Cool Google Android Apps

by Admin on February 13, 2010


Android Apps are getting to be all the rage. This article is a review of just those apps that are the most popular. Take a quick look if you have your own android phone.

SnapTell Android

SnapTell Android

The coolest android app for saving money has got to be the SnapTell app from mskynet.com. This tool will use your smartphone to analyze a barcode, and send you relevant information about that item. You can simply take a photo of the object if it does not have a barcode. The software will attempt to recognize the item and send you information about it, including the price. For example, if you are in your favorite CD store and have your android phone with you, with SnapTell you can take a picture of the barcode or the front of the CD and try to get a better price elsewhere. This android app is focused on those who just can not quit shopping or that really need that extra dollar or so. Some even creates custom patches to promote unique apps which is extremely beneficial.

The next on the list is the “V Phone”. This accomplishes a phone call using a process known as SIP. That stands for “Session Initiation Protocol”. It is similar to a service called skype. This allows you to make calls over the internet and not use your cell phone minutes. If you are in a “dead zone” as far as your cellular provider goes, but have Wi-Fi nearby, you can make a call. Not only is this a possible money saver for you, but could also be a real life saver. In an emergency it could be the one way are able to make a call. This application can be used on other networks other than Wi-Fi. It can also be used on GPRS, HSDPA, Edge and 3G networks. You can reach the makers of vPhone software at thevphone.biz. Their price for the app is five dollars.

You will probably make this next android app your favorite. This is called “DVD to go” and like its namesake, allows you to watch your DVDs on your phone. What you do is download the program to your computer, ( 8.7 megabytes ) and use it with your phone. The software converts your DVDs to a format you can use on the screen of your android phone. You can copy the video onto a MicroSD card that has sufficient space and then watch the video from the card. This app is easy to use and only costs $14.95. It is compatible with all DVDs and is made by Softatics.

WaveSecure Lite

WaveSecure Lite

Well, the last android app was good, but this one may be just as good. Its called WaveSecure Lite. You can find your smartphone easily with this app. This one not only may save your phone for you, it can be fun to use ! What can you do with WaveSecure Lite ? For one, you can send your phone a special SMS and lock the phone from a distance. You can actually make your phone scream by sending it another special SMS. Imagine your phone sitting in your car and making it scream while your friend is sitting there ! WaveSecure Lite allows you to remotely wipe your phone. This clears out your personal data and can keep your bank account out of the hands of bad people. You can add buddies to a list of people that are contacted if a new SIM is installed in your phone. This is a great safety feature and one that is worth the price of the software, which is just five dollars.

As stated, the Android world is starting to open up and people are becoming interested in the new operating system by google. If your phone runs android, stay tuned for more apps in the future as developers are making your world a bit easier.

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zenil February 14, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Hi Shaswat, you’ve really shared nice information about android. I want you to spread some light over apple’s new tablet pc too.

Ronni February 15, 2010 at 10:40 am

I was looking for DVD to go information from long time and just installed it. Thanks for sharing cool Application. Please continue to share more application in future.

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