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My Evo is in, what Android apps do I need to get right away?

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Aug 26, 2010 10:04 AM
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Aug 26, 2010 10:04am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Aug 26, 2010 10:59 AM
BTW, this phone is pure awesome.
Aug 26, 2010 10:59am
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OneBuckeye

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5,888 posts
Aug 26, 2010 11:00 AM
Better than the Iphone? On scale of 1 to 10 rate both plz!
Aug 26, 2010 11:00am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Aug 26, 2010 11:03 AM
I enjoy it more than my iphone 3g because it is much, much faster. It is comparable in speed to the iphone 4.

I'd rate both (evo and i4) a solid 8 or 9.
Aug 26, 2010 11:03am
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gut

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Aug 26, 2010 11:08 AM
justincredible;462428 wrote:I enjoy it more than my iphone 3g because it is much, much faster. It is comparable in speed to the iphone 4.

I'd rate both (evo and i4) a solid 8 or 9.

Did you root yet? I have a feeling when you do you'll see more of a gap between the Evo and I4, not to mention some of the alternative home launchers out there. If you're willing to invest a little time, android just offers a superior user experience because of all the customization - not to mention I can't imagine a smartphone without widgets.
Aug 26, 2010 11:08am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Aug 26, 2010 11:21 AM
Yeah, the widgets are absurdly awesome. I haven't rooted yet but I will at some point. It took me almost 2 years to jailbreak my iphone so I'm not in a huge hurry.
Aug 26, 2010 11:21am
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hoops23

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Aug 27, 2010 1:48 AM
It's worth mentioning again about the Home replacements. Look into an app titled "LauncherPro".

The free version is great on it's own right, but the paid version includes htc sense like widgets.
Aug 27, 2010 1:48am
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gut

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Aug 27, 2010 2:38 AM
I gotta vote for Sweeterhome, myself. More of a learning curve, a bit more tedious to use....and by far the most customizable home them out there. It can become a major addiction and time waster, though.
Aug 27, 2010 2:38am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Aug 29, 2010 5:24 PM
I downloaded Alchemy yesterday. Incredibly addicting game.
Aug 29, 2010 5:24pm
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wes_mantooth

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17,977 posts
Aug 29, 2010 5:26 PM
I don't play many games, but I do like Robodefense...although, it may get boring after a while.
Aug 29, 2010 5:26pm
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Aug 29, 2010 9:30 PM
Anyone else using doubletwist? The default music player sucks something fierce so I am giving it a try. Just syncing my music to the phone now so it will be a bit before I get to test it out.

If not doubletwist, any other music player alternatives?

I know apple would never do it, but they should release a "iPod" app to the android market and charge $10 for it.
Aug 29, 2010 9:30pm
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Aug 30, 2010 12:48 AM
gut;463281 wrote:I gotta vote for Sweeterhome, myself. More of a learning curve, a bit more tedious to use....and by far the most customizable home them out there. It can become a major addiction and time waster, though.

I'll have to check it out..
Aug 30, 2010 12:48am
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hoops23

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Aug 30, 2010 12:51 AM
Justin, check this site out...

Good site with some very nice forums for the entire Android community and line of phones:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/
Aug 30, 2010 12:51am
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imex99

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Aug 30, 2010 7:12 AM
hoops23;465771 wrote:Justin, check this site out...

Good site with some very nice forums for the entire Android community and line of phones:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/

i visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=619 for roms and hacks and android central for android news and forums.
Aug 30, 2010 7:12am
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Aug 30, 2010 9:34 AM
When the time comes, Unrevoked is your best friend.

http://unrevoked.com/#evo
Aug 30, 2010 9:34am
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 30, 2010 9:52 AM
I've been checking out xda a lot lately.
Aug 30, 2010 9:52am
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Aug 30, 2010 10:25 AM
I use both Android Central and XDA.
Aug 30, 2010 10:25am
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Gblock

Aug 30, 2010 10:25 AM
i downloaded the intruder ringtone yesterday, if you havent heard it you need to you tube it....hilarious
Aug 30, 2010 10:25am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Aug 30, 2010 10:31 AM
I put the Mario live wallpaper on my phone this weekend. Absolutely awesome.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710647
Aug 30, 2010 10:31am
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I Wear Pants

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Aug 30, 2010 10:59 AM
Dropbox.

By the way, you guys are using dropbox right? If not and you're interested I'll post a referral link that nets us both an extra 250mb of space.
Aug 30, 2010 10:59am
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 30, 2010 12:09 PM
I Wear Pants;465974 wrote:Dropbox.

By the way, you guys are using dropbox right? If not and you're interested I'll post a referral link that nets us both an extra 250mb of space.

I use dropbox and all referrals will be going through me. ;)
Aug 30, 2010 12:09pm
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I Wear Pants

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Aug 30, 2010 12:12 PM
Damn it you!

I'm only up to 4.5gb on my account.
Aug 30, 2010 12:12pm
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I Wear Pants

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Aug 30, 2010 12:14 PM
Damn it you!

I'm only up to 4.5gb on my account.
Aug 30, 2010 12:14pm
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Aug 30, 2010 12:17 PM
justincredible;465943 wrote:I put the Mario live wallpaper on my phone this weekend. Absolutely awesome.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710647


That is pretty sweet. How bad is the memory drain?
Aug 30, 2010 12:17pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 30, 2010 12:23 PM
I am way less than that, only 2.75gb.
Aug 30, 2010 12:23pm