2014: Favorite Android App
Jun 9, 2014, 10:01 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 9,223
If you have T-Mobile, then MLB 14 is free for a year. It's a limited time offer worth $20. Audio feeds of all games, compressed game videos of all games, plus more!
Jun 11, 2014, 12:19 pm
#47
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: AA
Posts: 1,754
Just wondering if anyone has experience using the Uber taxi app on an Android phone. I downloaded it today and signed up for an account. On my phone, it seems unable to access my PayPal account. Don't have the problem using the Uber website.
If I can get it working with PayPal, I think it could easily become one of my favorite Android apps.
If I can get it working with PayPal, I think it could easily become one of my favorite Android apps.
Jun 11, 2014, 12:35 pm
#48
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Exclusively OMNI/PR, for Reasons
Posts: 4,188
Just wondering if anyone has experience using the Uber taxi app on an Android phone. I downloaded it today and signed up for an account. On my phone, it seems unable to access my PayPal account. Don't have the problem using the Uber website.
If I can get it working with PayPal, I think it could easily become one of my favorite Android apps.
If I can get it working with PayPal, I think it could easily become one of my favorite Android apps.
Jul 4, 2014, 2:21 pm
#50
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SEA
Programs: A3*G, AC, IHG Plat AMB
Posts: 1,604
New favourite app
Google Search.
No, really. I just got the 3.5.x update to Google Search and started reading about "Okay Google Everywhere". Wow. Now I know how Moto X users feel.
First, I do talk to my phone. Unashamedly. It has its uses. One of those uses, of course, is when driving, and this is where the update is brilliant as it finally enables mostly hands-free everything (found a few small issues, such as problems recognizing while playing music, but this can be combined with Tasker proximity sensing in a pinch). So before, where you'd need to drop back to the home screen to call or send a text or get new directions, you can now do it from any screen. Then a quick "open maps" will send you back to navigation when you're done.
Plus, being able to get simple data from the lockscreen is great. No more unlocking the phone to call people (and yes, this may actually be a security problem, but I have to run some tests with the voice model to see if they finally blocked other people from using 'Okay Google').
I have to say, this is the best new feature to hit the phone since I've got it.
No, really. I just got the 3.5.x update to Google Search and started reading about "Okay Google Everywhere". Wow. Now I know how Moto X users feel.
First, I do talk to my phone. Unashamedly. It has its uses. One of those uses, of course, is when driving, and this is where the update is brilliant as it finally enables mostly hands-free everything (found a few small issues, such as problems recognizing while playing music, but this can be combined with Tasker proximity sensing in a pinch). So before, where you'd need to drop back to the home screen to call or send a text or get new directions, you can now do it from any screen. Then a quick "open maps" will send you back to navigation when you're done.
Plus, being able to get simple data from the lockscreen is great. No more unlocking the phone to call people (and yes, this may actually be a security problem, but I have to run some tests with the voice model to see if they finally blocked other people from using 'Okay Google').
I have to say, this is the best new feature to hit the phone since I've got it.
Last edited by DJ Bitterbarn; Jul 4, 2014 at 2:44 pm
Jul 4, 2014, 7:40 pm
#51
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YYZ
Posts: 218
Are there any apps where you can define a walking route within a city and guide you to the various destinations? Looking for something to help an upcoming trip to Europe.
Jul 7, 2014, 7:40 pm
#52
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: GRR
Programs: Delta Plat & Million Miler
Posts: 1,376
Uber
Just wondering if anyone has experience using the Uber taxi app on an Android phone. I downloaded it today and signed up for an account. On my phone, it seems unable to access my PayPal account. Don't have the problem using the Uber website.
If I can get it working with PayPal, I think it could easily become one of my favorite Android apps.
If I can get it working with PayPal, I think it could easily become one of my favorite Android apps.
Jul 31, 2014, 7:36 am
#53
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
*** Free Apps *** yes, free on Amazon App Store for 2 days
Free Apps, valued up to $100 on Amazon App Store for Android - email alert received, good for next 48 hours - essential Apps & Games, etc.
Log into their App Store & claim yours - for FT's: Kayak Pro and *** FlightRadar24 Pro (*** Kindle ed. only) are now free, if you don't have them already on Androids
FlightAware also recently updated their mobile app with lots of extra features, very nice if you haven't check it out lately.
Enjoy ^
Log into their App Store & claim yours - for FT's: Kayak Pro and *** FlightRadar24 Pro (*** Kindle ed. only) are now free, if you don't have them already on Androids
FlightAware also recently updated their mobile app with lots of extra features, very nice if you haven't check it out lately.
Enjoy ^
Last edited by Letitride3c; Jul 31, 2014 at 8:40 am
Aug 1, 2014, 4:25 pm
#54
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Former UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 576
I have been a long-time Roboform user and fan and use the software on local drives; however, its Android version compels users to store data in cloud and while I'm sure it is secure up there, I have not reached the comfort level to do so myself, B-Folders 4 provides a useful alternative.
It supports the chrome browser as well as Dolphin and Firefox. In addition, you can configure it to input passwords to applications.
PS It does store passwords locally and in the cloud.
Last edited by Explore SE Asia; Aug 1, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Aug 18, 2014, 4:13 am
#56
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Golden Valley, MN 55427
Posts: 25
Clean Master and Battery Doctor helps to extend battery life.
Aug 19, 2014, 3:46 pm
#57
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BOS & SFO
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 675
Can you tell us more about how the GEL works? I tried it for a little while when I got my new phone (a Droid Maxx which is terrific), but I didn't find any real advantages. I didn't give it much of a chance though. I don't think the Droid Command Center widget worked on it, and I've come to like that widget quite a lot.
Aug 20, 2014, 7:35 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: TPA
Programs: Hilton Gold, DL DIrt Medallion
Posts: 38,267
GEL doesn't give any benefit for the Droid MAXX which is just a bigger version of the (root stock ROM) Republic Moto X that I have. Use Moto's default launcher. I have Nova Prime 3.0.2 and LOVE it, especially for the ability to hide apps that clutter my app drawer.
Last edited by SRQ Guy; Aug 20, 2014 at 7:42 am
Aug 21, 2014, 1:07 pm
#59
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BOS & SFO
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 675
I like Google Now Launcher ("new" name since it wa sput in the Play Store a few months back) and the instant availability of Google Now by one swipe. I also like the always-on "OK, Google". That feature is native even without Google Now Launcher in the Droid Maxx, though, isn't it?
Sep 26, 2014, 8:31 am
#60
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
Free Amazon Apps are back for next 48 hours
Just another heads-up, go nowhere with this ORD mess this morning with fire affecting ATC
*** select Free Apps *** yes, it's back again on Amazon App Store for 2 days valued up to $135 on their App Store for Android - essential Apps & Games, etc. Some are good for Kindles and tablets.
Log into their App Store & claim yours - for FT's: OfficeSuite Pro 7, Perfectly Clear (photo/image editing,) Genius Clear+ (for all those receipts & charge slips) and Swype Keyboard (if you don't already have it) and City Maps 2Go Pro (offline map, travel guide & POI) Get it & decide whether to install them later on - we put some of them on the backup devices to use when offline or while in airplane mode.
Enjoy
*** select Free Apps *** yes, it's back again on Amazon App Store for 2 days valued up to $135 on their App Store for Android - essential Apps & Games, etc. Some are good for Kindles and tablets.
Log into their App Store & claim yours - for FT's: OfficeSuite Pro 7, Perfectly Clear (photo/image editing,) Genius Clear+ (for all those receipts & charge slips) and Swype Keyboard (if you don't already have it) and City Maps 2Go Pro (offline map, travel guide & POI) Get it & decide whether to install them later on - we put some of them on the backup devices to use when offline or while in airplane mode.
Enjoy