a collection of useful android applications

Android by fetuscakemix on deviantART
Creation by ~fetuscakemix on deviantART

Recently, I acquired an android Smartphone and while browsing in several android forums and the android market, I discovered the following useful applications:

GmoteGmote: An amazing application that turns Android into a remote control for a computer, allowing users to run movies and music at a distance. It supports all of the standard remote control features such as play, pause, rewind, volume controls etc. It also has a built-in file browser that lets you select what to play.

tasKillerTasKiller free: Let you close (kill) any running application in one click.

batteryLifeBatteryLife: Displays the percent of the remaining battery.

powerManagerPower manager: Adds new power settings to the phone (e.g. how long the screen is on during a call, if device stays on while the keyboard is open, etc.) and allows you to quickly view and change other phone settings depending on different conditions (e.g. low battery).

quickUninstallerQuick Uninstaller: Uninstalls applications from the phone using a desktop-style view. The uninstall is performed by only two clicks.

anyCutAny Cut: Allows you to create Home shortcuts to anything! Popular shortcuts like directly calling a phone number or sending an SMS are supported.

Some of the applications listed here have also a paid version, but this post refers only to their free versions.

 

demon hunter – heroes of might & magic V custom map

Demon Hunter by ZanBon
Photo by ZanBon

A good friend of mine created this great custom map for the Heroes of Might & Magic V strategy game. Read the description and give it a try:

“The Demon Sovereign has settled for many years in a distant underground castle, planing a fierce unleash of his army on the world. Strong magic has trapped the demon within his castle for over two centuries but now he has discovered a way out. It is time to stop him once and for all. Conquer any other claimer of the title because you only shall be remembered as the Demon Hunter!”

Download Link: Demon Hunter by ZanBon

Since you’re clearly interested in games I would suggest that you visit zuckr.com, where you can find news and reviews for the best free online games!

 

smartphones: a great new world

Hero by hmd1988 on deviantART
Photo by ~hmd1988 on deviantART

It took me several seconds to write the title, but as time passes, I’m getting better at it!

It’s the first time I have one of these incredible machines in my hands and I’m excited. It’s an amazing feeling to have a powerful (for its size) PC that fits into your palm. There are amazing capabilities in them and the best thing is they can be carried everywhere. On the other hand, there are several privacy concerns but this is another (huge) discussion.

I was considering it an expensive and unuseful (at least for most of the people) trend. Maybe that’s still true, but every technology enthusiast out there should try it, at least once!