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Well, I’ve had the Android phone for a couple months now and it’s very cool. It is definitely light-years ahead of the Windows Mobile device that I had a few years back. I’m hoping the upcoming Windows Mobile release brings that O/S back. The more players the better in my opinion. Anyway, I have been trying different applications and decided that I would just give you a few of the ones that I really like and why.
Astrid - Awesome task management utility for the Android phone. Is very simple to use and provides great amount of functionality to keep track of your tasks and remind you of certain things you need to do. I would like to see more integration with online services though to sync your task lists.
Color Notes -I just added this one recently. It is a sticky note application that allows you to place sticky notes on your desktop. Sticky notes can either be a simple sticky note or they can be checklists that allow you to check items off. You can set colors and also can set reminders for the individual notes.
Evernote – What can I say? I’m an Evernote junky. Evernote is a fantastic way to track notes, images, files, etc across multiple platforms. I can add a note on my computer at home and within a minute or so… it’s available on my mobile device. Must have application.
Facebook – I’m speaking of the overall FaceBook network in this one. FaceBook is something that I have grown more appreciation for since I got my Android phone. It is great to get to use the FaceBook functionality on the smartphone. Currently you have to use multiple tools to access FaceBook via Android. You have to use the FaceBook mobile website and the FaceBook application. The FaceBook app is probably about a 6 out of 10 app. Features are definitely missing but the ones that are there are pretty good. It includes a FaceBook phone directory which allows you to dial your FaceBook friends very easily. I look forward to Facebook releasing upgrades to their app and this technology maturing.
Gmail – No better way to put this: best application on Android. It makes the use of GMail very simple. The push technology is awesome. Only complaint will be rectified when the update to Android 2.0+ finally lands on my phone: allow multiple accounts.
Google Voice – This makes Voice about 10X more useful. If you want you can configure your Android phone to use Google Voice for voice calling or texting. Message alerts are great and retrieval is simple.
Seesmic Desktop – In my opinion, best Twitter app for Android. Acts a lot like Seesmic Desktop on the PC. Simple to use, great alert system. Very little complaint in functionality.
wpToGo – Neat tool for working with your WordPress blog. Allows you to post and edit your WordPress blog directly from your smart phone. Great for using while working remotely or traveling. Excellent toolset.
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