Tag: Android Apps
A Review of the Golf Score Card Android Phone Application
by The Robot Droid on Mar.07, 2010, under Droid Applications
For golf players there is nothing more tedious than having to write down their score on a sheet of paper or standard score card. They have to make certain they don't lose their writing tool or score card as they travel the length of the course and they have to be make certain their numbers are legible. There are many apps available for download that take care of this from an electronic angle but few are a solid and reliable as the Golf Score Card Android app.
It's a common occurrence. You are walking the lengths of the course of choice for the day and your pen gets lost, your score card is damaged, or something similar happens that causes a minor annoyance. To repair this situation may require a decision on both parties to simply write down on a new score card what they believe their scores to be. With the Golf Score Card Android app this is no longer a concern. As long as the android powered mobile device using the app is functional the score will never be lost.
Further, unlike a traditional score card there are many upcoming bells and whistles for this app coming down the pipeline in the future. Such functionality as sharing score cards with friends over the net and the ability to be used for varying golf games such as disc golf make it stand out. Currently images of the score card can be saved for later review and are less likely to be lost than a typical score card that can be easily damaged or otherwise impaired.
This simple and effective app is easy to utilize and utilitarian in performance. while there are many bells and whistles considered for adding onto it in the future the app excels at performing the primary function it was designed for. It keeps score well and with a save function it manages to remain useful between series of games played to show improvements and declines in skill.
The Golf Score Card Android app is perfect for any golfer interested in improving their game by focusing on their weak points. It is useful for a variety of separate game types such as minigolf, nine hole golf, discus golf, as well as tournament and standard eighteen hole play. The program works well and does not malfunction as long as the machine it is installed on has been properly maintained and has an appropriate up to date operating system.
One of the primary reasons people adore this app is that it is a small one hundred fifty-three kilobyte download. An app that performs all the essential functions of a score card without the downside of using a physical one is something that continually draws many people to the Golf Score Card Android app. While it is utilitarian in its purpose without a large amount of sidereal benefits it is very good at doing its primary function. The best reason to use this app is for the express pupose of its existence. It is a solidly programmed and fully functioning electronic gold score card app.
Overall it is a solid four out of five. Once the new functionality that is slated to be added into it is released then it may very well achieve the true perfection that only exists at the five star level.
The Tiger Woods Camera App For Android Phones Is A Woot
by The Robot Droid on Mar.04, 2010, under Droid Applications
The Tiger Woods Photo Application is so much fun. It took about 30 seconds to creat this pic. Its Tiger watching TV and shaving in the morning. I think we would all be laughing if we saw news about closing Madonna's legs first thing in the morning. Wonder what he's thinking with that razor in his hand?
The people that brought us Obama Cam and the Twilight New Moon sound board have finally unleashed their much anticipated Tiger Woods Cam. The results so far are mixed, but considering that it is only the first iteration released by Diligent Labs it is quite incredible and more than a little hilarious.
The Tiger Woods Camera Android app works in similar regard to the original Obama Cam. There are a wide variety of poses and sometimes awkward positions that Tiger will find himself in during the utilization of this fun program.
The app works via a camera image overlay process. This process allows Tiger to be seen on the viewing portion of the android phone camera in any manner of situations. The hilarity ensues whenever an interesting shot presents itself.
Tiger can be seen bending over, kissing the air, swinging a golf club, as well as merely smiling and jocking for the camera. The number of uses for this are limitless but a few truly interesting things that have cropped up are people that have had him kissing just about anyone or anything they can imagine from a gold fish to edited images of Michelle Obama; talk about scandal in the White House!
While there are a few bugs and other kinks that still need to be worked out of the system it is a solid start on an entertaining way to poke fun at the world around you. Each of the bugs or glitches found is being cataloged by the makers of the Tiger Woods Camera Android App for their next iteration of it. Some known issues are the inability to work with android flash and a few photo gallery related issues. In future iterations this will be fixed and more images of the formerly squeaky clean image bearing Tiger will be available.
The app is a free download from Diligent labs that is a 576.1 KB and on most sites that have reviewed it the mixed reviews have roughly ended up giving it a four out of five stars despite the minor issues it can have at this first release stage in its development. The Tiger Woods Camera Android app has reignited the celebrity camera app craze once again and already people are calling for even more celebrities like Shaq, Bill clinton, and Jennifer Aniston.
There are a wide variety of websites where the images taken in this manner can be shared. The most common are Twitter and Picasa followed by various e-mail programs that many individuals use. With such rapid sharing there are already people beginning to develop fansites for this sort of thing in the hopes that the trend will catch on.
Over all despite the few small glitches that can crop up with the program in this early iteration it is a well designed and humorously entertaining android app. The Tiger Woods Camera Android app has definitely earned a well deserved four out of five stars. Once the minor issues are fixed this will be a five star app in its entirety.
Google Sky Maps Android App Is A Marvel Of Modern Technology
by The Robot Droid on Jan.23, 2010, under Droid Applications
The Google Sky Maps Android app is a true marvel of modern technology and simple usage. With this app a mobile device owner can discover the wonder and beauty of the night sky simply by positioning themselves and pointing their mobile phone toward space.
By utilizing the Android phone’s location and orientation sensors you can be shown a star map for the local area. Every star, planet, and constellation within the phone’s point of view that is currently known to man and able to be seen by modern technology will appear in a brilliantly detailed map on the phone’s display.
The mobile device owner can take the time to explore the local area of their galaxy by looking up and learning the names and locations of objects on a cosmic scale. With this android app astronomy can become a simple hobby based on charted and known space. Anywhere in the world with a view of the night sky will allow the owner of this app to find and discover the stars and other heavenly bodies beyond their view.
In conclusion this Android app is the perfect addition to any mobile phone. It can turn a normal run-of-the-mill night into a night of beauty and celestial discovery. There is much to be discovered out in the wider universe and this app allows the owner of a cell phone it is installed upon to be part of the wonders of that discovery.
It is said that leaning starts at home. This Android app is a pertinent reminder of the truth of that statement.
Alice Android App Centers Its Purpose On Locating Local Events
by The Robot Droid on Jan.22, 2010, under Droid Applications
Alice is an Android app that centers its purpose on locating local events of interest for the social oriented individual. With this app a mobile device owner can find any gig such as concerts and the various music stars of interest that will be performing in a nearby venue.
The app can be configured readily to create a detailed watch list for anything of specific interest or the Alice android app can be set to automatically create one based on the music artists listed on your mobile device. If the mobile device owner has a LastFM account that automatic watch list can also be created utilizing that data as well.
Of further interest is the fact the owner of the Alice app can search or browse for events and artists in the manner of a regular gig guide. They can view maps of the area to locate the venue, buy tickets, send or receive email about events and look for artists in a similar genre among other things.
The Alice Android app is connected to both LastFM and BandsInTown. This provides excellent event coverage and allows up to the minute changes in venue and scenario.
This Android app is for any individual that loves going to concerts or at the very least enjoys being the hub of the social scene when it comes to doling out information regarding upcoming events. A mobile device owner that enjoy music and concerts can’t go wrong with purchasing this little gig guide gem.
The Free Flixster Movie App Has Come To The Android Market
by The Robot Droid on Jan.11, 2010, under Droid Applications
Movies by Flixster, the #1 movie app for the iPhone, Facebook and MySpace is now on Android! - View showtimes & details for the top box office movies & DVDs - Watch high quality trailers - Read reviews from Rotten Tomatoes - Get links to theater maps and phone numbers.
This is a very social based app. Flixster is a community for movie fans of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are a die-hard horror movie fan or fan of romantic comedies, Flixster is a place where users can find others who share your taste and through them discover new movies that you will love.
About two and a half years old, Flixster is already one of the largest movie sites on the web with over 15 million unique visitors and almost 2 billion movie ratings.It uses friends and contact information to bring users a great experience on there mobile phone.
Flixster is a simple website that lets you see at a glance which movies your friends liked or didn't like.
Flixster is better than other movie review apps because ratings from your friends are both more useful and a whole lot funnier than reviews by strangers.
Flixster has fan clubs, video clips, layouts, news & tons of photos for thousands of actors.
Flixster has pics & posters, fan clubs, layouts, news, and millions of ratings & reviews for thousands of movies.
The best thing about this app is that it's FREE!
Received A Droid For Christmas And Now What To Do With It
by The Robot Droid on Dec.25, 2009, under Motorola Droid Tips
Did you get lucky and get a Android Based Phone for the Holidays? For those who did congratulations and welcome to the future.
When you first open your phone and turn it on for the first time it can be a little overwhelming. The Android based phones have so many capabilities that it will take time to take full advantage of everything available.
Before going crazy and downloading every app you find there are a couple things to do. First see what version of Android you are running. The first batches shipped with early versions. Eris are shipped with 1.6 and Droids are shipped with 2.0.0. Both these phones have updates available. Once the phone is turned on navigate to settings>about phone. At the bottom you look for "Firmwire". If you don't see the latest version you need to update. Check Android 2.0.1 Eclair Update Post.
Next task that is important is to conserve battery life. We have had the Droid A855 running multiple apps while browsing and listening to music all at the same time. Though the device does perform for hours like that we don't suggest it being done constantly. Remember batteries can only perform so much and have a life span.
Take steps to conserve battery life by turning down the brightness to start with. Next grab a task killer from the Android Market. Also if you are not using the GPS and are in WiFi range shut off the GPS Location and connect via WiFi.
Once you have your phone ready start thinking about what you need to do and search the Android Market place from your Droid. PC and Mac users get a limited view of the app store. You will be surprised what you will find. You will find a app for just about anything.
We have a couple posts that will help with getting started. Here's 10 Free Droid Apps and a list of Twitter Android Apps to get you going.
Not only do you have one of the most powerful smartphones ever built you belong to a community. We highly recommend visiting the Android Developers site. You will find the news feed in the footer of our site. Also try grabbing the RSS Feed for updates from us.
We recommend that you only purchase accessories for The Droid from Verizon Wireless. This device is new and only a few OEM products are available for now. We have heard some bad things about none OEM accessories. Example would be Docking Stations. Some reportedly don't charge the phone. Be safe and buy direct from Verizon or Motorola.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.



