One of the most unique and fun apps for Android is Remote Droid - the wireless keyboard and mouse for your computer. A small service client must be started on the host computer first - no installation required. It shows the computer's IP address, which then has to be typed into the phone. The connection works through WiFi, so no worries about data charges.
When started, the only thing on the screen are a few colored lines, which represent the trackpad area and the mouse buttons, found on every laptop. Combine this with G1's keyboard and you receive (almost) fully functional input devices. The mouse area is very responsive, supports double click and right click, while the keyboard works fine, too. Some of the many potential uses for this app is to control your home entertainment center, change the song on Winamp or even make a prank to a friend - by making him believe that his computer is possessed.
Worth installing? Even just for its sheer entertainment value, this app is a must for every geek. A candidate for the "Best Android App" award.
What do I want to see in future versions? Multi touch gestures - whenever Android supports it.
Rating: 9/10
RECOMMENDED APP
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Android Apps Review: Dilbert Droid
For my first Android App review I chose one very small and useful application. It is a reader for the Dilbert strips, my favorite comics. With its simple interface and decent functionality, hours of fun are guaranteed.
The app itself is tiny, less than 100 KB installed, and can be easily found on the Market. It allows the comics to be browsed by day, giving access to all the Dilbert strips since 1989 until now. It saves the already seen strips on a separate folder on the memory card, so they can be seen when offline. The quality of the images is good, the speed of downloading is usually good, too. This app is updated on a regular basis, with some bugs or speed issues removed.
Worth installing? Definitely, even if you are not a big Dilbert fan.
What do I want to see in future versions? Zoom option, faster loading, comment board for every strip.
Rating: 7/10
RECOMMENDED APP
The app itself is tiny, less than 100 KB installed, and can be easily found on the Market. It allows the comics to be browsed by day, giving access to all the Dilbert strips since 1989 until now. It saves the already seen strips on a separate folder on the memory card, so they can be seen when offline. The quality of the images is good, the speed of downloading is usually good, too. This app is updated on a regular basis, with some bugs or speed issues removed.
Worth installing? Definitely, even if you are not a big Dilbert fan.
What do I want to see in future versions? Zoom option, faster loading, comment board for every strip.
Rating: 7/10
RECOMMENDED APP
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