I'm sure there'll be a ton of this type of thread, but I glanced around and didn't see anything recent. Here's what I've found that I really like for Tablet use:
Productivity type apps:
QuickPic - it's really a phone photo viewer but it gives a lot better quality pictures than the built-in app.
CNBC Real Time- wow, this is what a tablet app should be! If you trade stocks or watch financial markets, this is a killer app!
USA Today for Tablet - another excellent tablet news app
Tablet Keyboard - $.99 but if you need arrow keys or want a split-screen keyboard for thumb use, it's great. Missing features like auto-cap or auto-complete, so be aware. I use this primarily with ConnectBot for controlling servers because of the arrow keys.
Thinking Space - works rather well as a mindmapping app
AndChat - IRC client. Works well despite being a phone app
Calibre Library - full disclosure: I wrote this. Optimized for Honeycomb, connect to your Calibre desktop app wirelessly, and if you're a real geek even over the Internet if you know how to set up your desktop app right.
ConnectBot - again a phone app, but works well on the tablet.
Other
Asteroid Belt Live Wallpaper - just cool
Games
Gun Bros - Plays well on the tablet.
Dungeon Defenders: FW Deluxe - Designed for Tegra 2
I also tried the CNN tablet app, but it constantly crashes and won't play the videos even though it's designed for Honeycomb.
Thanks for the list, theres some gems in there. CNN app works great on my Iconia btw, havent seen a crash and video is perfect.
cybermage1 said:
I'm sure there'll be a ton of this type of thread, but I glanced around and didn't see anything recent. Here's what I've found that I really like for Tablet use:
Productivity type apps:
QuickPic - it's really a phone photo viewer but it gives a lot better quality pictures than th
Other
Asteroid Belt Live Wallpaper - just cool
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Have both and agree they are great.
great thread
FlexT9 keyboard. It's what ShapeWriter morphed into after they got acquired. Tap, swipe, talk, or draw. Totally kicks ass, and is optimized for the tablet.
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CNN tablet app works great for me including videos tethered through a phone
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CNN tablet app works great for me including videos tethered through a phone
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I still can't get video, it always tells me video is not available offline, despite the fact my wiress is connected and it just downloaded the list of videos...
Let's see.. Those that have CNN working with videos, are you rooted or not? For me when I had my Xoom, it didnt work either (rooted), If not, i have no idea what the deal is.
CNN app works fine for me and I'm not rooted.
any suggestions for office documetns apps? trying quick office. Any other suggestions?
As stated my CNN app doesn't work - and yes I'm rooted. I usually run "Airplane" mode with wifi enabled (that whole try to stop sucking battery for 3G that I don't have tip,) but I also tried disabling airplane with wifi enabled to no avail.
I did replace my wpa_supplicant file to enable ad-hoc networks.
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As stated my CNN app doesn't work - and yes I'm rooted. I usually run "Airplane" mode with wifi enabled (that whole try to stop sucking battery for 3G that I don't have tip,) but I also tried disabling airplane with wifi enabled to no avail.
I did replace my wpa_supplicant file to enable ad-hoc networks.
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i know it seems strange, but make sure you didnt accidently get the CNN App for mobile phones.. just get the CNN app, the one i have that works w/ video and all that on my rooted w/ wpa supplicant swapped is the one with the black background red CNN letters
docs to go
i use docs to go for me it has worked great on my cell and so far fine on tab.i wish i could find something to print to my brother 440 cn network printer
tried many with no luck grrrrrr
im not buying a new printer
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I still can't get video, it always tells me video is not available offline, despite the fact my wiress is connected and it just downloaded the list of videos...
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Might try to download the latest version... the release notes state:
NOTE: "Offline" message that some users are getting while viewing stories is resolved in this build. Thanks for your patience!
As far as file commanders go, I prefer Ghost Commander, its a lot like the Norton Commander of old, two columns.
watch espn
Watch espn is a great tablet app to watch espn as long as you have a certain cable provider watched baseball last night over 4g tether
I'm using Touchdown for Tablets for my work email and calendar, works great, looks great, actually lets me synch my notes and tasks in addition to emails, contacts & appointments.
Love the Kindle app
I haven't used any of the other office apps yet so I can't speak for how they work on Honeycomb
saeba said:
Might try to download the latest version... the release notes state:
NOTE: "Offline" message that some users are getting while viewing stories is resolved in this build. Thanks for your patience!
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Nope - mine already has that version. Right now, clicking any story that has a video just makes the screen flicker a brief moment and go back to the list of stories. I'll stick with USA Today I guess.
Tried replacing the wpa supplicant file with the original, and it still pulls the offline error. I am rooted and honestly could not give a crap about this app. Just Saying.
Uninstall and disable adblocker reinstall reboot a voila it works. Adblocker is the problem hence the problems exists with rooted users. Again I dont give a crap about this app but hope it helps those who do.
Has anyone found a printer that works with the Note?
I've tried my printer over wifi (brother MFC J825DW) and I can print pdf documents, photos, and even SCAN documents from my S2 using brother app in market...
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Has anyone found a printer that works with the Note?
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The Note will work directly with some of the Samsung printers. Other printers seem to need paid for apps.
Samsung 2160N (Wireless) does not work as it does not recognize command from Note.
Anyone know how to print to a brother mFC 420n?
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CLOUD PRINT IN Chrome
There is two ways.. I have a j85something printer.. brother
The first way is to use the Brother printer app for android. It will find the printer . But only if the printer is connected to a router with wireless.
best way from android.
install google chrome..web browser on your pc that has the printer set up on.
from google chrome be sure you are logged into your same google account that is on your android device.
In Chrome go to settings (the wrench icon on the left)
then in the menu scroll down to settings.. GO ALL the way to bottom and click show advanced settings.Scroll down to google cloud print. Follow the instructions on how to set it up. Then i use CLOUDPRINT app from the android market ..
Good Luck... if you have any trouble just post back or pm me...
I use an app called printer share. It sees any printers on your network. Simple to use, set up, and I can print anything I want from my tablet. Its not free though....
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I use this method, and it works good for me. Its uses your default printer settings to print.
http://www.labnol.org/internet/print-from-mobile-phones/17827/
Print Bot works for me but I do have a print server to connect to my three printers.
Try print hand
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dynamixsoftware.printhand
Is there an app out there to print from within apps? cant understand why google havent built in this feature by now??
I use google cloud printing.
http://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/
If you don't mind paying a good app is Printhand.
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Tweaked does cloud printing require the computer to be on that the printer is connected to or can i connect to a WiFI printer directly?
jnehama thanks i'll have a look at that app
thanks for the replies
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Is there an app out there to print from within apps? cant understand why google havent built in this feature by now??
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Maybe because it's been doable for a long time? It's built in in the sense that any app set to receive the appropriate intents could communicate with a printer. Google Cloud Print does exactly this with Google's services, and other printing apps have been around for quite a while.
There isn't really a huge benefit towards making it a "system" function, especially on mobile. More services to run with little overall benefit.
In stock android there is an option to print to a printer wireless if it connected to a pc. In samsung kitkat I can only find printing for hp and Samsung printers no Google cloud print. Did samsung remove it?
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In stock android there is an option to print to a printer wireless if it connected to a pc. In samsung kitkat I can only find printing for hp and Samsung printers no Google cloud print. Did samsung remove it?
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all you can do is see if theres a app for your printer ive got kodak got the app works well
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all you can do is see if theres a app for your printer ive got kodak got the app works well
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thats **** if they removed googles cloud print to force you to buy one of their printer may make me return the phone.
Just dl from the market. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.cloudprint&hl=en
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Just dl from the market. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.cloudprint&hl=en
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I know i could just download one from market but none ive found is as good as the stock app in kitkat samsung are twats for removing it to try and get you to buy one of their printers. They seems to be turning into Apple limit everything you can do.