I just got my Prime and this is my first android experience. Can someone recommend some apps or programs to get the best experience? I dl'ed file explorer to access my WD TV live (3 tb hd) and some random news apps. I am a part time student that is looking to use the tablet for class, the internet, emulators, and multimedia purposes.
I particularly enjoy using Thumb Keyboard...I think maybe Swift keyboard also has the split keyboard layout.
Ok here's my list
School stuff :
repligo reader (pdf)
nook ( best ebook reader )
Google body (im a bio major)
xspeedplayer (play podcasts at faster speeds I like 2x),
textab ( text from tab while in class do teacher thinks your just typing notes),
podcast player (nice ui for rewind skip, big buttons),
Google docs,
dropbox,
kaka flashcards
non-school related:
skype
moboplayer
netflix
slingbox (dish remote access)
worms
backbreaker thd
samuraii vengence II
sprinkle
riptide
Plants vs zombies (my fav game)
crazy snowboard (can use your android phone as controller and tab as screen)
THUMB KEYBOARD (A MUST HAVE)
Zumocast
Pulse (news reader)
google currents
Hulufied flash (can watch hulu.com)
dual battery widget
accuweather for honeycomb
kid mode (i trust my nieces and nephews to be careful)
Awesome list...Thanks!
I don't know if this is app is optimised pro Tablet, but I reccomend Homework for school. I use it in my low-end phone and runs perfect. I'm sure it will run well on the Prime. Can you give me a feedback if it works well on the Prime? Will buy one around March Next year and I want to know it.
I like Roboform to get all my passwords - syncs with my desktop and phone - indispensable
Adobe Reader is best PDF reader
Amazon Appstore is a must have for free daily apps
aDownloader and tTorrent for best torrent downloads - the major reason I will only use Android -
Beat the Traffic for current road conditions
Flight Tracker for.airline travel
Thumb Keyboard by Beansoft for excellent split screen keyboard with excellent customization - another "must have" app.
I also like Asus' "My Library" reader - sees all my ebook and PDF contentthat I d/l via torrents- have latest NYT best sellers and every other book I could possibly want.
Rockplayer for best video player
Apps Organizer to store each type of app in one easy location
Repligo reader is awesome if u needed to annotate on top of pdfs. A lot of my professors give us pdf lecture slides so I just add notes on top of those. It is also faster than ezpdf.
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Volume+ for your speaker.
I have the paid app and works great.
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One I'd recommend is Orientation Control by Coin Soft. It's an app that locks screen orientation. Doesn't require root. Unfortunately its paid app. (~$1.60, I think).
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One I'd recommend is Orientation Control by Coin Soft. It's an app that locks screen orientation. Doesn't require root. Unfortunately its paid app. (~$1.60, I think).
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You can lock screen orientation in the quick settings on the original transformer, idk of the prime had that, but it should
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One I'd recommend is Orientation Control by Coin Soft. It's an app that locks screen orientation. Doesn't require root. Unfortunately its paid app. (~$1.60, I think).
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Orientation control with lock is in settings.
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There are a ton of apps out there and it depends greatly on what you need them for.
Since you mentioned school and I'm a big techy Droid lover in my junior year at uni I'll give you my list of awesome apps for school that I use.
First thing every student needs is a note taking app...
Evernote (has so many uses for school)
StudyBlue (paired with Evernote gives a great way to be ready for any test)
School Assistant (Great to keep track of classes, HW due date, test dates and more)
Moon+ (eBook reader that is great for reading the pirated ebooks to save book money)
Google Docs (writing papers)
Lazy Shopper (keeping track of grocery lists and prices)
Minus (if you need to share any file)
MxVideo (watching videos)
CamScanner (digitize handouts or whiteboard and add notes, it's amazing)
Hackers Keyboard (I like having a full keyboard if I only have a device)
Thumb Keyboard (awesome for typing, really is)
If you need a calculator there are so many to choose from on the market.
Extra (just extra apps to relax and kick back):
Google Currents (great place for articles from great places)
Video Game emulator of psx or other game system is fun
Destinia RPG game that's fun.
Sixaxis Controller (connect PS3 controller via BT or via USB with Transformer Dock.)
Skifta (paired with TVersity on my comp is amazing for watching all my movies and shows stored on the comp)
Ice Stream (stream shows and movies right to your device for boredom)
Don't forget Google Voice for free texting and voicemail on any device.
I'm sure there's more I missed but I was just trying to suggest student to student. Hope you like the good side of technology.
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I forgot to mention Teradesk. Great for cross sharing files between tab/phone/comp
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Thumb Keyboard is by far The best tablet keyboard app.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
U can skin it, switch full QWERTY or standard, etc
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Thumb Keyboard is by far The best tablet keyboard app.
U can skin it, switch full QWERTY or standard, etc
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+1 I have to agree. It is the best!
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Just got hooked on Swypes new beta. Allows a miniature keyboard, and now has dragon dictation like flex t9.
tbns said:
Just got hooked on Swypes new beta. Allows a miniature keyboard, and now has dragon dictation like flex t9.
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Where's that? Online or on the Market
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Where's that? Online or on the Market
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Beta.swype.com
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ravizzle said:
You can lock screen orientation in the quick settings on the original transformer, idk of the prime had that, but it should
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You can on the prime too, the one to the left of wifi
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If you want to transfer files to/from your Prime, I'd recommend Dropbox or Box. Their mobile apps are great.
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I just got my tab two months ago, and I have been trying to find any app that best suits this gadget. So far, I almost got what I want, so I decide to write them down, and maybe this can help some other newcomers like me.
player:
1.BSplayer. It has a very nice ui and an functional LAN mode(you can stream from any smb server within a LAN). It's currently introduced a hw acceleration method, which I think is as good as the one that Diceplayer has.
2.Google Music. Very cool UI with a nice widget. A must-have app for anyone who likes google's music streaming service.
Google Reader
HD Reader Since I rely on google reader to subscribe rss feeds, google reader app is definitely a essential reading tool on my tab. But I really don't like the google's version(it's just a phone app). After several days of app-hunting, I found this one, it supports 3 different theme, and many essential settings such as on/off line mode, font family, cache, image downloading, etc. it's ui design is just visually appealing. Plus it has a transparent widget which is also configurable.
Podcast download/streaming
Beyond Pod. This one is definitely the best choice if you listen/watch podcast on daily basis. the ui is optimized for tablet, and transition is quite smooth. It provided all the basic features of a podcast receiver app.
Ebook Reader
Mantano I tried a lot of ebook reader's but eventually settled with Mantano reader. It has a very nice ui which is optimized for tablet. It supports epub as well as pdf. The reading experience is excellent.
Ezpdfreader. Probably the best pdf reader I could find.
Facebook/twitter
Wizz widget for tablet. this applet is just enough for basic usage of facebook/twitter. so I don't need other apps for these. Anyway,you can try Friendme/Friendcaster, and tweetcomb. These individual apps are all optimized for the tablets.
My Recommended Apps For Tablet - From Galaxy 10.1 WiFi
Player
1) PlayerPro. It is about the only player app that gave me the opportunity to edit the album art for each one of my songs. Another cool thing of it is the ability to install and use personalized Skins. Pretty Nice looking interface, to me this is my Music Player Winner. My library looks so organized with this app.
2) Google Music. As hilltruange states, this is a must-have app for anyone who likes google's Music Streaming service. I also like the fact that it kind of connects your music experience with the new market Music feauture.
3)AudioGalaxy. This is the winner when it comes to a low capacity of storage on your device!. AudioGalaxy allows you to stream ALL your music from home straight to your personal device in just a few SECONDS! This app is kind of like Google Music nevertheless it does not upload it to the cloud but instead it streams it using the internet connection. Must-have as well.
Ebook Reader
I personally go more for the cool looking interface - Flipping pages like a real book rather than what the app itself can do. Ive had my Galaxy 10.1 Tab for about 4 months now and Ill have to admit that i havent found anything really better than the Ebook.apk app that came with my Task650 - ROM. It does the job just great! In my opinion this app really makes the reading feel like if you were reading a real technological book. I personally use online EPUB converters so that i can enjoy my PDF's with the "Flipping pages" feature.
Just for the record, Ive tried Mantano and dont get me wrong. The app is awesome but just the fact that it only does scrolling effect on the pages really bugs me. :-(
Live TV/Movies/Sports/Streaming
So far my Number One app for live Tv streaming is Veetle.apk. I've personally used Veetle for about 2 years now and trust me it is great!. It is about the only app out there that allows you to stream hd movies at a very nice quality on your Tablet!. I also have NETFLIX which also does the job for me.
Android Launcher
ADWLauncher Ex. I understand that the Stock Android Launcher looks pretty descent but the ADWLauncher Ex just turns your Android Tablet experience to a whole new level! Take a look at my Google+ TNDG page:
h t t p s : / / p l u s . g o o g l e . c o m / u /0/b/103728314829341153863/#
In there i have some of my tablet screen pics using ADWLauncher Ex.
WiFi Calling! For Free
Groove IP. If you have a WiFi ONLY tablet then you should really get yourself a Google Voice account and download GrooVe IP from the market!. Groove IP tuns your WiFi Tablet into a Phone. Must-Have if you want to make phone calls for free.
OoVoO. Number ONE Video conference app WAY better and HD quality compared to Tango. If you have Google Talk and most of your friends are on it then you should be fine using the Talk Video feauture. Nevertheless, if you want to experience something different but with the same quality as Google hangouts then i strongly recommend to download OoVoO.apk.
Sound Equilizer
EQualizer. EQualizer from Google Music takes the quality of your tablet sound to a whole new level!.
Best Keyboards
SwiftKey Tablet X. SwiftKey Tablet X is in my opinion the best when it comes to a nice looking neon easy to use keyboard experience!.
HD Tablet - Video Games!
Riptide GP - HD
ShadowGun - HD
Pinball for Tegra - HD
Ocean Bubble - HD
Light Racer 3D - HD
GOF2 THD - HD
Block Breaker 3 - HD
Stardunk - HD
Heave Gunner 3D - HD
Hero of Sparta - HD
Asphalt 6 - HD
UNO - HD
BackBreaker Tegra2 - HD
AirAttack - HD
WaveBlazer - HD
CrazySnowBoard - HD
N.O.V.A. 2 - HD
Radio Services
Pandora
Jango
TuneIn
hilltruange said:
I just got my tab two months ago, and I have been trying to find any app that best suits this gadget. So far, I almost got what I want, so I decide to write them down, and maybe this can help some other newcomers like me.
player:
1.BSplayer. It has a very nice ui and an functional LAN mode(you can stream from any smb server within a LAN). It's currently introduced a hw acceleration method, which I think is as good as the one that Diceplayer has.
2.Google Music. Very cool UI with a nice widget. A must-have app for anyone who likes google's music streaming service.
Google Reader
HD Reader Since I rely on google reader to subscribe rss feeds, google reader app is definitely a essential reading tool on my tab. But I really don't like the google's version(it's just a phone app). After several days of app-hunting, I found this one, it supports 3 different theme, and many essential settings such as on/off line mode, font family, cache, image downloading, etc. it's ui design is just visually appealing. Plus it has a transparent widget which is also configurable.
Podcast download/streaming
Beyond Pod. This one is definitely the best choice if you listen/watch podcast on daily basis. the ui is optimized for tablet, and transition is quite smooth. It provided all the basic features of a podcast receiver app.
Ebook Reader
Mantano I tried a lot of ebook reader's but eventually settled with Mantano reader. It has a very nice ui which is optimized for tablet. It supports epub as well as pdf. The reading experience is excellent.
Ezpdfreader. Probably the best pdf reader I could find.
Facebook/twitter
Wizz widget for tablet. this applet is just enough for basic usage of facebook/twitter. so I don't need other apps for these. Anyway,you can try Friendme/Friendcaster, and tweetcomb. These individual apps are all optimized for the tablets.
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thanks for the suggestion of Reader HD, that's the kind of RSS program I've been looking for! Love the theme unification with Gmail!
hilltruange said:
I just got my tab two months ago, and I have been trying to find any app that best suits this gadget. So far, I almost got what I want, so I decide to write them down, and maybe this can help some other newcomers like me.
player:
1.BSplayer. It has a very nice ui and an functional LAN mode(you can stream from any smb server within a LAN). It's currently introduced a hw acceleration method, which I think is as good as the one that Diceplayer has.
2.Google Music. Very cool UI with a nice widget. A must-have app for anyone who likes google's music streaming service.
Google Reader
HD Reader Since I rely on google reader to subscribe rss feeds, google reader app is definitely a essential reading tool on my tab. But I really don't like the google's version(it's just a phone app). After several days of app-hunting, I found this one, it supports 3 different theme, and many essential settings such as on/off line mode, font family, cache, image downloading, etc. it's ui design is just visually appealing. Plus it has a transparent widget which is also configurable.
Podcast download/streaming
Beyond Pod. This one is definitely the best choice if you listen/watch podcast on daily basis. the ui is optimized for tablet, and transition is quite smooth. It provided all the basic features of a podcast receiver app.
Ebook Reader
Mantano I tried a lot of ebook reader's but eventually settled with Mantano reader. It has a very nice ui which is optimized for tablet. It supports epub as well as pdf. The reading experience is excellent.
Ezpdfreader. Probably the best pdf reader I could find.
Facebook/twitter
Wizz widget for tablet. this applet is just enough for basic usage of facebook/twitter. so I don't need other apps for these. Anyway,you can try Friendme/Friendcaster, and tweetcomb. These individual apps are all optimized for the tablets.
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I've had my tab since August, and I've spent a lot of time trying out different apps and bouncing around.
I still stick with Stitcher for Podcasts, having tried BeyondPod and a few others and just not being that impressed. I'm hoping Stitcher will get more tablet-optimized soon.
For an RSS reader, I hadn't seen HD Reader before -- it looks pretty slick. I've been turned off by all the apps like Pulse which turn my daily news-reading into a huge multimedia experience; I much prefer the simplicity of the standard Google Reader app to that. HD Reader looks like it might be a nice merging, though, and I'll give that a try.
MoonReader+ works well for epub reading, but I think I'll give Mantano a try.
DicePlayer was one of the first apps I bought for my tablet for videos, and I haven't regretted it.
Reddita is great for browsing and posting to Reddit. I have Reddit is Fun for my phone, but Reddita is just perfect on tablets.
I prefer Thumb Keyboard | Tablet over SwiftKey X for Tablet, but it's pretty close. I use Hacker's Keyboard occasionally when I'm doing terminal sessions. Speaking of, Better Terminal Emulator pro is the only option for SSH sessions!
Make sure you browse around Tablified.
news360 is my favorite news app for the tab so far, but I'll have to checkout HD reader.
thank u so much guys...these lists were needed a long ago but its never late.
i agree that these lists are awesome and this thread must be sticky so that newcomers can take advantage.
Music
TuneIn Radio - Ha! Who needs an FM antenna? I can get all my favorite radio stations from everywhere I've ever lived, oh and that cool one from Germany. I haven't even bothered putting MP3s on my tab because of this app.
Ebook
FBreader - No fancy graphics, just customizable and simple epub access. Quite possibly the most opened app on my Tab.
TV
Crunchyroll - Mmmm anime. I've been tempted more than once to invest in the premium access.
Keyboard
Thumb Keyboard - Very fast, and has an awesome Tron-styled theme.
HD Reader is amazing, I've been using it since the first day I got the tab. it is the best Google Reader that I've seen
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HD Reader is amazing, I've been using it since the first day I got the tab. it is the best Google Reader that I've seen
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for me justreader better than hd reader.
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for me justreader better than hd reader.
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will try that out now... thanks
Data counter apps
Hi Guys,
Need your 2 cent of advice for data counter or data monitor apps, currently all the apps related program to capture our data in and out is not working well for my tab 8.9 only wifi.
any suggestion
thanks in advance
My Recommended Apps
I am an engineer, a designer, a developer, editor and a computer enthusiast
i have these tools on my tab to work on
adobe creatpdf
touch retouch
smart tools
touchnote
photofunia
google reader
money lover
andromedia
adobe kuler
sketch n draw
think free office tablet
ps touch
pixlr o matic
qr droid
mobile biz pro
electrodroid
tape machine
sketch book
super note
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abima80 said:
Hi Guys,
Need your 2 cent of advice for data counter or data monitor apps, currently all the apps related program to capture our data in and out is not working well for my tab 8.9 only wifi.
any suggestion
thanks in advance
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use this
this is the best one
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.carl.trafficcounter
Is their a way to increase font size in mantano reader?
I just tried Stitcher and I love it so far, I think that is my media news (podcasts/video/news radio) and Goggle Currents has been nice so far for reading.
So my favorite apps are:
Podcasts: Stitcher
News Reader: Currents, Pulse
Launcher: ADW
Browser: Dolphin w/ LastPass & Xmarks
Voicemail: Google Voice
Media: Pandora, Plex, 8tracks
DLNA: Skifta
Remote Desktop: PocketCloud
Other:
Evernote
Read It Later
Dropbox
someone recommended reddita for reddit, while it is good, i prefer f5 for reddit on tab, and on the phone, bacon reader( also for redit)
I use Pulse and I really like it, some times Currents too but one big issue is offline reading i have 32gigs on my tab and i dont care how much it takes to download all news everyday from about 100 sources. but I want to read full articles with images offline when im on the road..
I would be greatful for any advice
Just had my wifes replacement tab arrive today, boy its gonna be fun getting into this thing!
I've seen a lot of great suggestions here, but was wondering if there are many launchers optimized for tablet?
I saw ADWlauncherEX suggested, i already own that on my phone so i will definitely try that first.
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Mirmensky said:
Just had my wifes replacement tab arrive today, boy its gonna be fun getting into this thing!
I've seen a lot of great suggestions here, but was wondering if there are many launchers optimized for tablet?
I saw ADWlauncherEX suggested, i already own that on my phone so i will definitely try that first.
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I don't know about launchers designed for tablets, but I use ADWex and have had no issue at all with it.
On a side note, Mint just optimized their finance app for tabs and it is great. If you're a stickler about managing your expenses, I find this app to be incredible.
Anybody know pdf readervthat is quick to open not so complex docs and pdf, mostly meeting notes. Ccurrently using ezypdf and polaris office, both is quite slow and for polaris after many pdf docs will force close.
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Anybody know pdf readervthat is quick to open not so complex docs and pdf, mostly meeting notes. Ccurrently using ezypdf and polaris office, both is quite slow and for polaris after many pdf docs will force close.
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Repligo reader
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Since this thread is in nearly every other phone subforum, I though I'd start one here. I've been through this relatively small section and didn't see this specific thread, so I started it up.
What are your favorite apps and games on your Note (whether i717 or visiting GT-N7000'ers)? I'll start it off.
Apps
Utilities and System
Adfree (requires root) - blocks Ads across most of the phone
aDownloader - Torrent downloader
Airdroid - great app to remote in to phone, transfer files, etc.
androidlost - track missing phone (not convinced this is working properly on Note)
androidVNC - great VNC app
Barcode scanner - scan QR codes and standard 2D barcodes
Beautiful widgets - it is what is
Camscanner - take photos of documents and convert to PDF (awesome)
Connectbot - SSH client for Android
Dropbox - awesome
Dropsync - makes Dropbox actually a 2 way sync - worth the $$
ES File Explorer - great file system browser / utility
LCD Density Modder Pro (requires root) - lets you easily change LCD density
LogMeIn - remote control computers from your device - free service
Root Explorer - a staple for any rooted device
Screencast (requires root) - make screencasts from your phone
Speedtest - it is what it is
Titanium Backup - the Swiss army knife for rooted devices
Ubuntu installer (root) - run a full version of Ubuntu on your phone (via VNC)
Ultra GPS logger - awesome GPS utility
WiFi tracker - great utility for spectrum analysis of WiFi hotspots
ES File Explorer - great file explorer. It can be a root explorer if you have root access.
FOXFI - Tethering app
NetEye Camera - watch IP camera at home or work.
Media
doubleTwist - for those having iTunes withdrawal or if you like a clean interface, doubleTwist with Airsync are great
Flixster - Check movie times, reviews, trailers
IMDb - the famous international movie database on your phone
MX Video Player - an awesome video player that can handle most every codec
Pocket casts - fantastic podcaster with scheduling and other options
Soundhound - great way to listen and find out the name of 'that song'
TuneIn Radio Pro - stream radio stations over IP on your phone
Others not categorized
Here are some other great apps I have that I didn't stick somewhere above. They are either fairly well known, or you will likely have come across them on the Market, I mean the "Play store."
Amazon - if you are not sure what this is, welcome to Earth.
Amazon Kindle - its the Kindle app
Antennas - log RF signals from both cellular and WiFi hotspots near you
Camera ZOOM FX - Decent camera replacement app
Craigslist - Decent Craigslist app
Currents - Pretty neat magazine like app from Google
DavDrive - Access your phone via WebDAV; similar to Airdroid, but I find it simpler to use.
Google Earth
Evernote - Good note syncing app
Facebook - Yep
Googles - Take photos of objects and Google can search their database for what it is
Google+
GPS Status - Another GPS utility
GPS Test - Another GPS utility
ICS Keyboard - Great keyboard replacement for the stock one in my opinion
imo - Great multi-chat client (free too!)
Marriott - If you stay here, actually not a bad app
Netflix - I don't pay for their service anymore, but if you do, you likely have this
NPR News - Great app for listening to NPR and reading some of their featured stories
OpenSignal - Another signal mapping utility
OpenTable - Reserve a table at a nearby restaurant right from your phone
Pandora - Awesome music discovery tool
PayPal - Yep
Quadrant Standard - A great way to measure how fast (or slow) your phone is
RF Signal Tracker - I like RF signal tools, but I am an engineer so there you go
RunKeeper - Great app for running and tracking your exercise
Skitch - OK app that works with Evernote to take advantage of the s pen
Skype - Hopefully Microsoft doesn't ruin it
SwiftkeyX - Predictive test keyboard replacement for Note
SwitchPro Widget - Create widgets that let you do lots of things
Unit Converter - 'Nuff said
WebSharing - an Airdroid like app, I don't use it very often, but it is an alternative[/QUOTE]
Mantano Reader - Great app for reading any ePub or PDF I throw at it. It also has great annotation support and a recent update just added cloud support. Sadly, the cloud is a separate fee.
Pocket Informant - Great for events, tasks, or general notes. It is expensive though.
3G Watchdog- Nice for watching all my data consumption
ScreenFilter- Great for saving both battery and usage at night.
Andy-83 - wonderful TI-83 calculator emulator. If you have your TI-83 rom, this is a much better alternative to paid scientific calculator apps on the market (my opinion).
WAZE - driving social navigation (see where the cops are hiding)
Ulysse Speedometer - Super nice dash trip meter
Saving this in case the list get's big and updating.
I just bought Tasker yesterday, and boy, is it great. I had it on my Nook in December/January but I never really took the time to figure it out, but after reading some threads here on XDA, I finally understand it.
I like:
riptide gp(thanks for suggestion)
shadowgun
dead space
turbofly 3d
backstab hd
pretty bada$$ games but very large in size.
roloracer said:
I like:
riptide gp(thanks for suggestion)
shadowgun
dead space
turbofly 3d
backstab hd
pretty bada$$ games but very large in size.
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No problem. Riptide GP is really fun
I last played Backstab HD on my Nook Color; it has a really good storyline, but how does it look good on our Super AMOLED screens?
I'll also have to check on the three in between. I tried Dead Space when I had my iPhone 4 but I could never seriously game on the iOS.
I'm really enjoying games that I can play using the S-Pen, like Plants vs Zombies or Sentinel 3. Playing classics on emulators is my favorite though, playing Star Fox 64, the first Resident Evil, and Twisted Metal 2 at the moment
Do any of you have a gamepad/controller that you prefer?
Get the classic Nintendo controllor. They conneccr by Bluetooth, but you need root. They also only work for emulators.
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I'd really like something with an analog, tried using my ps3 controller via the sixaxis app and that worked well most of the time, but no analog support yet.
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No problem. Riptide GP is really fun
I last played Backstab HD on my Nook Color; it has a really good storyline, but how does it look good on our Super AMOLED screens?
I'll also have to check on the three in between. I tried Dead Space when I had my iPhone 4 but I could never seriously game on the iOS.
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Backstab looks pretty good, but so far dead space and shadowgun are the two best looking ones to me, not too happy about their size, some of them range from 500+mb to 800+mb additional download to play the game, but I can understand from the graphics quality that it would be that large.
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- Google Maps (even on the iPhone this was by far my favorite app)
- Calendar (I love the new look, wish I could get this on my Galaxy S II & my Galaxy 10.1)
Google Maps has always been a reliable application. I used to go to other alternatives, but the free navigation on Android is incredible.
My new apps:
ES File Explorer - great file explorer. It can be a root explorer if you have root access.
Andy-83 - wonderful TI-83 calculator emulator. If you have your TI-83 rom, this is a much better alternative to paid scientific calculator apps on the market (my opinion).
I'd love to see more opinions.
I'm new, hard to sift through the thousands of Apps for what's good, especially taking into consideration our larger high definition screens.
I use:
Taptu news reader
NoLed screen notifications
ESPN ScoreCenter
Poweramp music player
World of Goo
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I thought I would add in my two cents here for those that are new to Android. My one word of advice is don't be afraid to pay for apps - there are some amazing applications that are the cost of a soft drink or beer and they really make the experience much better.
Utilities and System
Adfree (requires root) - blocks Ads across most of the phone
aDownloader - Torrent downloader
Airdroid - great app to remote in to phone, transfer files, etc.
androidlost - track missing phone (not convinced this is working properly on Note)
androidVNC - great VNC app
Barcode scanner - scan QR codes and standard 2D barcodes
Beautiful widgets - it is what is
Camscanner - take photos of documents and convert to PDF (awesome)
Connectbot - SSH client for Android
Dropbox - awesome
Dropsync - makes Dropbox actually a 2 way sync - worth the $$
ES File Explorer - great file system browser / utility
LCD Density Modder Pro (requires root) - lets you easily change LCD density
LogMeIn - remote control computers from your device - free service
Root Explorer - a staple for any rooted device
Screencast (requires root) - make screencasts from your phone
Speedtest - it is what it is
Titanium Backup - the Swiss army knife for rooted devices
Ubuntu installer (root) - run a full version of Ubuntu on your phone (via VNC)
Ultra GPS logger - awesome GPS utility
WiFi tracker - great utility for spectrum analysis of WiFi hotspots
Games
Dead Space
Golf Extreme - Easy golf game, but great for killing time
HomerunBattle3D - OK baseball game. Similar to Golf Extreme (currently cheap!)
Grand Theft Auto 3 - A ported version of GTAIII, runs great
Shadowgun - great shooter game
(As you can see, I am not much of a gamer)
Media
doubleTwist - for those having iTunes withdrawal or if you like a clean interface, doubleTwist with Airsync are great
Flixster - Check movie times, reviews, trailers
IMDb - the famous international movie database on your phone
MX Video Player - an awesome video player that can handle most every codec
Pocket casts - fantastic podcaster with scheduling and other options
Soundhound - great way to listen and find out the name of 'that song'
TuneIn Radio Pro - stream radio stations over IP on your phone
Others not categorized
Here are some other great apps I have that I didn't stick somewhere above. They are either fairly well known, or you will likely have come across them on the Market, I mean the "Play store."
Amazon - if you are not sure what this is, welcome to Earth.
Amazon Kindle - its the Kindle app
Antennas - log RF signals from both cellular and WiFi hotspots near you
Camera ZOOM FX - Decent camera replacement app
Craigslist - Decent Craigslist app
Currents - Pretty neat magazine like app from Google
DavDrive - Access your phone via WebDAV; similar to Airdroid, but I find it simpler to use.
Google Earth
Evernote - Good note syncing app
Facebook - Yep
Googles - Take photos of objects and Google can search their database for what it is
Google+
GPS Status - Another GPS utility
GPS Test - Another GPS utility
ICS Keyboard - Great keyboard replacement for the stock one in my opinion
imo - Great multi-chat client (free too!)
Marriott - If you stay here, actually not a bad app
Netflix - I don't pay for their service anymore, but if you do, you likely have this
NPR News - Great app for listening to NPR and reading some of their featured stories
OpenSignal - Another signal mapping utility
OpenTable - Reserve a table at a nearby restaurant right from your phone
Pandora - Awesome music discovery tool
PayPal - Yep
Quadrant Standard - A great way to measure how fast (or slow) your phone is
RF Signal Tracker - I like RF signal tools, but I am an engineer so there you go
RunKeeper - Great app for running and tracking your exercise
Skitch - OK app that works with Evernote to take advantage of the s pen
Skype - Hopefully Microsoft doesn't ruin it
SwiftkeyX - Predictive test keyboard replacement for Note
SwitchPro Widget - Create widgets that let you do lots of things
Unit Converter - 'Nuff said
WebSharing - an Airdroid like app, I don't use it very often, but it is an alternative
Jesus christ to the guy above me
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Nice list @carricklongley!
To anybody that has listed apps/games here, do you mind I post them in the OP?
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Lmao
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Nice list @carricklongley!
To anybody that has listed apps/games here, do you mind I post them in the OP?
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Go right ahead. See what happens when I drink 4 cups of coffee!
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Go right ahead. See what happens when I drink 4 cups of coffee!
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Updated the OP with your list. This phone sure is great
Enable Video Chat over 3G/4G (root required) ... worked for me!
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Enable Video Chat over 3G/4G (root required) ... worked for me!
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You can delete qik video lite from the phone and install qik video for atrix from the market which allows video chat over 3g/4g and it works perfect in out notes.
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I think I already knows the answer to my question but still hope that perhaps someone has found what I seek.
Using Prime as a music player connected to my stereo. It had been really convenient if there was a simple remote control where you could change the track/play/paus and raise and lower the volume.
Not looking for a BT headset with these features, but it should be a "normal" remote.
The nearest thing i found is SE Live View. I have ordered one to test and see how it works, but have a feeling that there is not the simple solution that I looking for. Live View are certainly require some tweaking and Tricks and have more features than its necessary.
As an example. I found what I seek but for Ipad
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Sometimes you get a little jealous of all the accessories available for the Apple products.
Would have been so sick nice if we could get the same range for android.
If you have an android phone you can use an app called Tablet Remote and control play pause fwd. Need to install to both devices
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Andreas527 said:
As an example. I found what I seek but for Ipad
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There is no reason why that one won't work on Android - these things are usually pretty universal.
Motorola makes a "smart controller", but only offers the Android buttons and a mouse (as well as a headset).
"Trust" that sells the remote control also has other accessories that work with more brands than Apple, and write it also in the description. But on the remote they only mention Ipad
Would not surprise me if it is so that they have done something that makes it only works with Apple.
It is unfortunately a little too expensive for just to buy and test if it turns out that it does not work.
If you have a Wii remote, there is a free app in the Play Store that will allow you to use it as a media remote. I haven't tried it, but it sounds like a good idea.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.d3fc0n.apps.android.MusicWiiMote
This app requires a second free app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccpcreations.android.WiiUseAndroid
Hope this helps.
Droidmote server on tablet ad Droidmote client on the phone. I plug into my hdtv and stream vids through the tablet wth plex using the phone as a remote.
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Droidmote server on tablet ad Droidmote client on the phone. I plug into my hdtv and stream vids through the tablet wth plex using the phone as a remote.
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Are there any similar apps that do not require you to root your tablet? I have been looking for an app to control netflix on my Prime from my Atrix.
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If you have a Wii remote, there is a free app in the Play Store that will allow you to use it as a media remote. I haven't tried it, but it sounds like a good idea.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.d3fc0n.apps.android.MusicWiiMote
This app requires a second free app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccpcreations.android.WiiUseAndroid
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Will take a look at this..
Do you or somebody else have any experience on how good the bluetooth is in these controllers?
do they have good transmission range so you don't have to be really close to the device to get connections?
And do it have to be a original Nintendo controller or do a noname work good,
The SE Liveview was not good. Really bad bluetooth range. And it disconnect often and was not stable. I more problems then help.
You could get an app like blueputdroid to act as a mouse and keyboard for your prime.
ordered a Original Wii remote. So will be fun and so how it work. Hopefully it works good and after the first pairing and setup the remote can auto connect or just need one tap to connect to the prime.
Asus Prime & Tapatalk
I tested it earlier today with an original Wiimote. I was able to walk around my house with the Wiimote and it stayed connected. Your mileage may vary, but it had pretty good range for me.
Unfortunately, it takes a few steps to get it connected and started up every time you want to play music, and a few steps to disconnect. It's not complicated, but you have to launch one app, connect the Wiimote to it, then launch the second app to start the music remote. But once you're connected it works nicely.
Ok.. Sounds good that the connection is fine. As long at it works in the same room or have clear view and that you can be 5 to 8 meters from Prime iam pleased. And it sounds that it works better then I expected. Thanks for testing.
Sounds not so good that I have to launch 2 apps to get it going. For me myself it doesn't matter. But this remote idé was for my mother so wanted something really simple that she can understand..
She connects here's Prime to the stereo with Bluetooth using the Logitech Bluetooth adapter connected to the stereo RCA.. Can highly recommend this product, works perfectly. All she does is to activate the Primes BT and the start som music and Prime automatically connect to the Logitech BT adapter.
Back to topic.
Should it be possible to use some Tasker, scheduler, So when she starts the Bluetooth on Prime this also starts the apps needed for the Wiimote in the background so all she does is to start bluetooth and turn on the Wiimote controller.?
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Droidmote server on tablet ad Droidmote client on the phone. I plug into my hdtv and stream vids through the tablet wth plex using the phone as a remote.
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Thank you. Been looking for something like this. Works great. Haven't figured out how to use game controller though. Doesn't seem to work. The mouse function is my favorite.
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Just a little update and that we can say "case closed."
Have now tested the setup with the Wii remote . And it works really well. Are some steps to get it connected but they are easy and fast to do. After the Wiimote is connected it works great. The connection is fine and I can be pretty faraway from the Prime and still be able to change track and volume.
So I think this is as good at it can get.. But still hopes we will get a real,dedicated Remote control for music, video that can connect automatically when you start BT ON Prime & without the need for 3rd parts programs that now is needed.
I used the original Nintendo controller because I wanted to be sure to get a well function controller with good bluetooth. Not sure how good the no name controllers are.. The Wii remote can be bought in 4 different colors and the controller is quite small so it almost look like a real remote. And the best part is that it has really good BT.
What you need.
Wii Remote
Music Wiimote App
Wiimote Controller App
And the its just straight forward.
1. Start Music Wiimote and push activate
2. You get a popup asking about permission to use BT and if you want to connect Wii Remote.. Push YES. Wiimote Controller starts automatically.
3. Push Init and Connect and directly after you press 1+2 the same time on the controller and 4 lights start flashing.. when the flashing stops and there is only 1 light showing the controller is connected.
4. Hit back or home and you are now good to go.
And when you are done using it you just turn of BT and the apps stops and the Wii remote turns off.
Thanks again @jkvato for the tips
I use tablet remote to control my video player (MX Player). I've never tried it with my music player (Stock). It's free and you don't have to be rooted.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tournesol.tabletremote&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50b3VybmVzb2wudGFibGV0cmVtb3RlIl0.
I use tablet remote, but I have called for motorola smart controller. It's expensive. Shall try to update if it's worth it though my main purpose is video controlling.
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Got the MSC, though not very good, gets the job done.
This app is just amazing, I have made a server on plex for my 1tb hard drive and can easily watch movies on my nexus 10 from any where. At home, I just connect the n10 to my tvand stream the movies from the plex server to my n10 through WiFi which then shows it on my HD TV. The cool part is that I use my nexus 4 as plex remote through the app
$5 app, but totally worth it
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I completely agree. It's a fantastic application. Bought it a long time ago and it continues to receive updates. One of the best apps you can drop money on!
Advertise much?
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How does it compare to the XBMC app? As far as hardware decoding?
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Advertise much?
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Huh? Unless OP works for Plex or gets a commission on the whopping $5 the app costs he's most likely sharing something s/he finds useful with others which is more than anyone can say about your snarky retort. Plex happens to be a great tool for sharing video over your network or for accessing your network via Wi-Fi or 3/4G while traveling. For the latter it transcodes based on the available bandwidth. It's also pre-installed on LG TVs and is certified to run on Samsung SmartTVs. You can also share your media library (and vice versa) with friends that use Plex.
Here are some pics of it on an N2 and a link to a discussion in their forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948058
Absolutely right there.I have 2 tb of movies, pictures, songs, etc,and I can easily view them out of he house/ country on my mobile devices. I have also given my account info to my family members and friends from different parts of the world. I did not get paid or anything to advertise, been using poles since 2009
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How does it compare to the XBMC app? As far as hardware decoding?
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I haven't tried plex but I'd imagine it has hardware decoding that works fine, but if I'm not mistaken its just a light client. With XBMC you're getting the full XBMC that you get on the desktop or whatever other platform. Having said that I haven't run it on my nexus 10 yet and I'm not sure if there's a build with hardware accel for it but there probably is one out there (Unfortunately the xbmc.org build does not have it), but I run a build on my android g-box midnight tv box and it works great.
XBMC works great on the N10, the recently released Archos Video also runs great but is a little light on configurability, they're actively working on it though.
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plex was confusing
i open port forwardign for IP cams before but cant get it to open ports for this thing to work when im on the road and want to access home from mobile
Plex is great. aMPdroid with Media Portal is good too, and free. Plex is much easier to setup and better for sharing with other people. Roku's even have a Plex app for accessing your media servers. The upside of aMPdroid is you can use external players, and it's free. If I didn't want to share my media with anyone I would stick with aMPdroid because Media Portal is much better on desktop/HTPC than Plex, using external players is very useful, and remote access can be done through secure vpn etc. You can access files remotely with aMPdroid just like Plex, and even stream TV, it is just harder to setup for your friends and family, and there is no iOS support.
Plex
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does it play mkv video files along with its audio?
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Yes, both Plex and aMPdroid stream mkv files with audio. Every once in awhile a file won't play in Plex but you can always find a way to play files with an external player with aMPdroid.
guys take a look at the new mizuu beta it's just awesome. i'm using it with the mx player and it just works great...
5 Very Useful Apps For Android TV
Android TV is pretty great when you're using it with YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or if you're casting stuff from your phone. However you might have noticed that it's lacking a lot of interesting apps in its watered down version of the Play store. You'll skim through it really quick, realize there is nothing good and then you'll back out. Before you stick a fork in an electrical outlet due to disappointment, how about I show you some of these useful Android TV apps that don't get a whole lot of attention.
Sideload Launcher - Android TV
Most of us probably find ourselves sideloading a lot of apps onto Android TV to makeup for the lack of ones available on the Play store. Since the Android TV launcher only displays apps downloaded from the Play store, you can only access sideloaded apps through your settings. That's garbage. Fear not, Sideload Launcher takes care of that problem by replacing the stock launcher so you can see all of your apps.
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[Root] TV Boot
I don't know why Android TV does not have a restart option. I always find myself in a situation where I need to restart my nexus player, so I have to get up and travel across my seemingly endless living room to unplug it. I had both my legs replaced with some really flimsy hollow plastic ones that collapse under my own weight whenever I try to use them. I should stop volunteering for those medical trials. Anyways the point is that the TV Boot app will let you restart or shutdown Android TV from your phone. That's really all there is to it. This will work on rooted devices only.
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Mirror Beta
Ever head of ClockworkMod? Of course you have. You've probably used their custom recovery at some point while modifying your phone. You've probably never heard of their Mirror app. This app lets you cast your Android screen to Fire TV, Chromecast or Apple TV. It also works as a screen recorder which comes in handy. It's one of the best apps for screen casting, especially if you have to use both an Apple TV and A Chromecast regularly.
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Notifications for Android TV
Notifications on your Android TV is a great way to broadcast to a room full of people that you're fighting with your girlfriend. This app will let you push any notifications that you'd receive on your phone right to your TV. You can scroll through every notified message on the Android TV in fullscreen mode. You can even change the settings individually for each application.
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Santi: Instagram on Android TV
One of the big social media apps that is missing entirely on Android TV in instagram. With Santi, you'll be able to login with your account and browse the photos from the people you follow. The only feature this is missing the is ability to like posts or follow/unfollow users. Aside from that it's got everything you need!
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Share any apps that you use regularly for Android TV.
Are these apps useful for live streaming like Football or Cricket match?
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I think what you'll need for that is an app that streams live TV. These apps do exists but they'll only work through your TV provider. So if I have Comcast TV, I can download the Comcast app and get live TV that I can stream to my Nexus player. Check to see if your TV provider has an Android compatible app that lets you live stream TV.
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I think what you'll need for that is an app that streams live TV. These apps do exists but they'll only work through your TV provider. So if I have Comcast TV, I can download the Comcast app and get live TV that I can stream to my Nexus player. Check to see if your TV provider has an Android compatible app that lets you live stream TV.
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Yah, this would be great. Then cable TV becomes a second-class citizen in your streaming environment, which is how it should be.
I really like top TV launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DXIDev.Top_TV_launcher
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Can any Dev. here revive the Santi: Instagram on Android TV App becaus i love this one but it´s not working anymore
There have to be a way to get this working again :/
I like Santi as well. Another app i always keeping in my phone is InsTube which lets me download TV shows.
Mirror
I have been using Mirror Beta and its amazing.
i was using santi before but it kinda stpoed so now im using mobdro.
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Mobdro is the best I've found m8
Steam Link (New Android TV App)
I have a great experience to use Android TV with YouTube. I would like to share another new Android TV app here:
Steam Link:
It is one of the top additions at Google Play Store in May 2018, through which user can stream from the Desktop or PC to Android device. It means, users can stream games directly from TV up to 4K Resolutions at 60 fps.
Tnx for the info