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Monthly Archives: April 2009

Take control of the lock pattern

Use AutoLock to prevent the phone from locking up until you leave it alone for preset number of minutes.
It makes sense to have the phone sleep when you are on a call though, so your cheek doesn’t initiate actions auto magically.
Another app, Shake awake awakes your phone when you shake it during a call. Both these apps put you back in control of the lock pattern. … read tip.

Replace your bedside clock

Use “Nightwatch” to show a bedside clock when its plugged in to the charger/usb port. It also speaks out the time when you touch it. … read tip.

String your SMS messages together

Use Chompsms, its way better than the default sms app and allows you to view your sms messages as a thread. … read tip.

Track users visiting your site on your phone

Use Mobile GA to look at Google Analytics on your phone. … read tip.

Get your phone back if you lose it

Use “Contact Owner” to display your information even if your phone is locked. Else, the finder can’t get the phone back to you if its locked. … read tip.

Loose weight using Android

Use Absolute Fitness to track what you eat and the calories you burn. “Merely measuring something has an uncanny tendency to improve it.” … read tip.

Play a game in the real world using GPS

Use JOYity. A location based game with people in your proximity. I believe the technical term for it is Geocaching. … read tip.

Bid and buy items on the go

Use Pocket Auctions. Use Auction Sniper if you really want to win an auction though. … read tip.

Increase your memory

Use Mem. Shows you colors and sound patterns that that you have to recollect. This increases your memory, not your phones … read tip.

Must have games on the Google phone

4Ever Fall (Pro): Twist your phone to navigate a ball and keep it falling.

Amazed: Twist your phone to get a ball in a hole. (Open source)

Break the Blocks (Full): Break bricks using a ball and a paddle.

PACman: Ofcourse how can this be left out.

Your fav game not listed here? Add it in the comments! … read tip.