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The Best New Apps?

gemz4the1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:19:23 GMT

I've been looking at the list of some of the 'best new apps' and I think there's some really good ones for all platforms. I haven't got any of these apps yet.

iOS

Chrome Remote Desktop - allows you to link up with your pc or mac (as long as it has the app installed aswell). I still haven't decided which web browser to use, but if I decide on Google Chrome then I will be downloading this app.
Je Suis Charlie - this app allows people to support the people who died in the tragedy and pin point their location on a map. This app was 'fast tracked' through the usual Apple development approval process due to the developers contacting Tim Cook personally. I think it is a lovely idea for an app, but I personally wouldn't use it as I don't like tagging myself at locations.
Evernote Scannable - an addition to the Evernote app - allows you to scan documents to upload onto your Evernote account. I personally wouldn't use this app as there are other ways around getting your document on to your Evernote account.

Android

Google Translate - allows you to use translation services via the camera on your phone. I think this is an impressive app and would be useful to a lot of people.
Under Armour Record - a fitness app. I personally wouldn't rush to get this app as I think there are already numerous apps like this.
Pizza Navigator - there are also quite a few similar apps to this, such as Hungry House, (which is free to download). I personally wouldn't pay 69p for this app when there are other apps that can do the same thing as this, as well as using a web browser.

Windows

Phone Insider - developed by Microsoft (you must register for this service) - allows users to view and test software before it is released. I personally wouldn't use it but it would be great for more technological people or potential developers.
Money Tracker - a way to manage money - it is meant to be suitable for professional people and laypeople to understand. The free version is a limited version of the app and you will get more features if you pay.
Inbox For Gmail (unofficial Google service) - it does what it says in the title - it provides access to your Gmail account.

Source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/feature/a621954/best-new-apps-for-tablets--smartphones-je-suis-charlie-phone-insider.html#~p2EqDHgOfjeWaW

Re: The Best New Apps?

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:19:27 GMT

I find it better now that more and more are becoming cross platform.

I'd love to discuss with you the Apps I use but unfortunately it's not permitted.

Re: The Best New Apps?

BrendonM — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:32:05 GMT

Here's a good one I found for android: Obenkyo

Just a fun app for learning Japanese. Not done any Japanese since high school and decided that I should take that up again. Still only know about 10 kanji but, oh well.

Hmmm. It's also not new. But it's my newest app so I'll go ahead and say that counts.

Re: The Best New Apps?

Cleoriff — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:00:40 GMT

I am confused now...why is it 'not permitted' to talk about apps?

We have had a number of threads running about these....

Brendon appears to have no problem discussing the app he likes...

Re: The Best New Apps?

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:04:55 GMT

Some of the apps I use Cleoriff are from the jail break community.

Re: The Best New Apps?

viridis — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:06:52 GMT

But you can talk about the good apps you do use which do not come from there.

Re: The Best New Apps?

Cleoriff — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:09:53 GMT

@viridis wrote:
But you can talk about the good apps you do use which do not come from there.

Exactly..I think the comment is a bit misleading to the thread actually...

Re: The Best New Apps?

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:15:31 GMT

Absolutely viridis there are indeed some good Apps to choose from depending on wants and needs.

Two good useful app's I do use is 'AnyList' which is used to compile to do style lists like shopping and 'Time Stamped Camera' on iOS.

Re: The Best New Apps?

viridis — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:18:00 GMT

There Ya go, now if you posted that in the first case, you wouldn't have cause the confusion.

Re: The Best New Apps?

Beenherebefore — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:20:54 GMT

Seems to me that a point was trying to be made........not sure what though

Re: The Best New Apps?

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:22:00 GMT

Maybe what I should have added to my response was " I would love to discuss with you the 'jailbreak apps' I use if site management would permit the topic.

My apologies for any confusion.

Re: The Best New Apps?

viridis — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:26:12 GMT

Or just not mentioned the irrelevant non discussion of jailbreak apps and gone with the ones in your last post?

Re: The Best New Apps?

Cleoriff — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:28:53 GMT

Dumbo question here then .......what on earth is jailbreaking really I

Re: The Best New Apps?

viridis — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:33:47 GMT

Jailbreaking is when you completely unlock you iPhone via hardware of the cable, put on a bit of custom software that allows you to run apps that make your iPhone more like Android.

Re: The Best New Apps?

Cleoriff — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:36:46 GMT

@viridis wrote:
Jailbreaking is when you completely unlock you iPhone via hardware of the cable, put on a bit of custom software that allows you to run apps that make your iPhone more like Android.

I wish I hadn't asked now.....

So the 'bad bit' is unlocking your phone illegally.....

Re: The Best New Apps?

viridis — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:38:20 GMT

No, the bad bit is installing a modification to the os therefore immediately breaking your warranty with apple as well as eula.

Re: The Best New Apps?

Cleoriff — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:41:55 GMT

Well....I am sure I read a thread on here about jailbreaking.....It was some time ago... so probably not here now?

Re: The Best New Apps?

viridis — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:48:15 GMT

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Apple-iOS-Devices-iPhone-iPad/Jail-Break-recommended-by-O2/m-p/435836/thread-id/105651/highlight/true

There are some more cleo but I'm not sure even discussion of jailbreak apps AND root apps is allowed on the forum.
So.. Not much else really I can discuss.

Re: The Best New Apps?

Cleoriff — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:53:09 GMT

@viridis wrote:
http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Apple-iOS-Devices-iPhone-iPad/Jail-Break-recommended-by-O2/m-p/435836/thread-id/105651/highlight/true

There are some more cleo but I'm not sure even discussion of jailbreak apps AND root apps is allowed on the forum.
So.. Not much else really I can discuss.

That was the one...I remember Perksie commented on it....Well it was only 2013 and it got a solution...but if it isn't allowed now... it still makes interesting reading...however

Re: The Best New Apps?

gemz4the1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:26:14 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
Dumbo question here then .......what on earth is jailbreaking really I

Jailbreaking is naughty......don't do it @Cleoriff ......