Below are my app picks of the week. Enjoy
Bump (Free) – this isn’t a new app, in fact, it debuted on the iPhone 3 years ago. It allows two phones (running the app) to exchange contact info, photos – but what’s really cool is that it can also send apps to other people’s phone. So next time you see me and my phone and want an app, *bam*. Sent.
Gesture Search (Free, from Google). Some of you may already have this app, but if you don’t –go get it. It brings up a list of your contacts by which you can search by handwriting letters across the screen – and it doesn’t necessarily only list the first letter of the contact. Pretty intuitive.
ADWLauncher (free version) – this app is a home launcher replacement. This app is a little complicated to use if you’ve never used one before, but it essentially replaces your default Android home launcher. It controls your home screens, app drawer, but what’s cool is that you can create your own custom shortcuts. For example, I created one that automatically launches Gmail to compose a message (thus saving me a few steps from launching the default app), etc. And it’s very smooth and responsive.
Cloud Print (Beta) (free, from Google) – Google has a technology that allows you to use your Gmail account to attach printers to your account, thus allowing you to print to those printers from ANYWHERE. You need to first log into your account online and select printers you want from a local area in which you are present. This may seem complicated, but it really isn’t. Read more about it here.
GDocs (free) – if you’re a cloud person like myself, who recently migrated my personal docs to Google Docs, I use this app to sync with my online documents. Not the richest or most intuitive solution, but it works, and it’s free.
OpenTable (free) – I have an opentable account, which is free to join, and it allows you to make (online) reservations to select restaurants from your phone. I use it whenever I go to NYC. What’s neat about OpenTable is that it is embedded into your maps application on your phone, so essentially you don’t even need the app to make the reservation. Maps + OpenTable = impressing your geeky friends.
Grocery IQ (free) – this app allows you to add local grocery stores and supermarkets, add items, and the app searches for coupons. Great app and I’ve already used it successfully at ShopRite in Middletown.
Netflix (free) – yup – I got Netflix, and it hasn’t even been released yet. It doesn’t seem to be live streaming (yet), but you can control your account (add movies, etc). If you’re interested let me know. J
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