ExpatOilWorker Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have just moved on from the digital stone age Nokia to a Samsung S3 and I am of course blown away by this wonder. While I in general understand Smart phone, I am also smart enough to understand that there is much more to learn. I have Line, Whatsapp, BBC, Bangkok Post installed, but what other cool apps are on top of ur list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) amazon kindle .... let's you read books in MOBI format astro file manager ....... for moving files around you device/sd card battery monitor widget .... tracks the apps using you battery bia2 free ...... war game chess free ..... another game cogs .... puzzle game dolphin browser ..... much better web browser than the one provided dropbox ........ uploads your photos to internet storage when you are in wifi contact facebook ...... go contacts go launcher go sms go switch widget go taskmanager google sky map ........ point your screen ant the night sky, and it names everything for you gps status ....... teppls you how many gps sats you can see k-9 mail ..... really good email client, can send and receive from multiple accounts mx player ....... good player receiving streaming media from your PC national geographic world map ... map of the world orux maps ...... great for hiking and recording routes player pro ....... good for playing music and videos quickpic ......... you can hide your naughty photos from the built-in browser remote media center ....... media sreaming receiver used in conjunction with mx player (run remote potato server on your PC) skype speednavi ..... car satnav thai dict ......... wifi explorer pro ..... easy transfer of files over wifi from your PC to your galaxy thaivisa Edited June 27, 2012 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 amazon kindle astro file manager battery monitor widget bia2 free chess free cogs dolphin browser dropbox facebook go contacts go launcher go sms go switch widget go taskmanager google sky map gps status k-9 mail mx player national geographic world map orux maps player pro quickpic remote media center skype speednavi thai dict wifi explorer pro thaivisa Ehhhm, Tommy. I have had the phone for 2 days now. I need to be able to walk before I can run, but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 LBE. this app stops apps from looking at your contacts, sms, phone log, etc etc. Free. You give each app its own permission. You will be surprised how many apps can read your sms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The first (and probably the most useful) app I downloaded on my Galaxy S-1 was Call Confirm. This was because I found it very easy to make unintentional calls by swiping the screen unintentionally. This app requires you to confirm you want to make that call. Not sure if this still applies for Galaxy S-3 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobl Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Tommo's, plus: Medieval Castle Defense (Strategy game) Of course - Angry Birds (+Rio, Seasons & Space) Twitter Instagram Foursquare Google+ Appbrain (& web installer) Visidon Applock (much prefer this to ICS's face recognition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I'm just learning about these Samsung products as well. Seems there are several S3 phones. Which do you have? http://www.gsmarena....ame=Samsung S3 I bought a cheap-o tablet a few weeks ago, my first sample of Android. I won't put any personal info, or address book data, on it as I don't trust google: bear in mind these guys make their $$ by gathering user data. At some point I'm going to put some energy into researching how to make it more secure. In the meantime I have turned off location services and login to Android with a gmail account I created just for the tablet. I bought mainly for reading ebooks and entertainment while I'm traveling. I've tried a lot of apps, many of which were removed after a short time. I like Aldiko reader. Edited June 28, 2012 by bendejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negreanu Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) If anyone wants a Galaxy S3 with box not really used as new. I have a spare one send me a PM want 18,900THB for it. Good saving of 3000THB on the new price (Official Thai model btw) Edited June 28, 2012 by negreanu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai99 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Try Viber, free calls when you and another Viber user are online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I think the OP needs to narrow the request, perhaps by sharing the kinds of things they need in Smartphone Apps. The question posed is a bit like asking "Where should I go on vacation?" There are literally hundreds of blogs, posts, articles - and even threads here - listing the top Android apps, even by segment: personal, productivity, games, travel, utilities,VoIP, messaging, social media, bar code scanners et al. LBE. this app stops apps from looking at your contacts, sms, phone log, etc etc. Free. You give each app its own permission. You will be surprised how many apps can read your sms! This application requires a rooted phone - I doubt the OP has rooted their phone. Further it seems like a particularly nasty app. which may be worse than the things it claims to protect against. http://forum.xda-dev...2&postcount=472 http://androidforums...le-malware.html Best recommendation: identify the areas that you think your current set fail to address, search for applicable solutions, read up on them BEFORE installing. I love Flipboard, but it is already installed on the SGS3 - I sideloaded the apk on my SGS2 but it may now be available in the market? If you are into sports many major events create Android apps - the Wimbledon App. is well executed, much better than the Australian Open, French Open or U.S.G.A. Golf Open apps. Edited June 29, 2012 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpraim1 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Here is how to use your Phone http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/User-Manual-I9300.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm just learning about these Samsung products as well. Seems there are several S3 phones. Which do you have? http://www.gsmarena....ame=Samsung S3 I bought a cheap-o tablet a few weeks ago, my first sample of Android. I won't put any personal info, or address book data, on it as I don't trust google: bear in mind these guys make their $$ by gathering user data. At some point I'm going to put some energy into researching how to make it more secure. In the meantime I have turned off location services and login to Android with a gmail account I created just for the tablet. I bought mainly for reading ebooks and entertainment while I'm traveling. I've tried a lot of apps, many of which were removed after a short time. I like Aldiko reader. Good question and from the box I got the GT9300MBTTHL. The specs looks pretty much the same for all the S3 models as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I think the OP needs to narrow the request, perhaps by sharing the kinds of things they need in Smartphone Apps. The question posed is a bit like asking "Where should I go on vacation?" There are literally hundreds of blogs, posts, articles - and even threads here - listing the top Android apps, even by segment: personal, productivity, games, travel, utilities,VoIP, messaging, social media, bar code scanners et al. LBE. this app stops apps from looking at your contacts, sms, phone log, etc etc. Free. You give each app its own permission. You will be surprised how many apps can read your sms! This application requires a rooted phone - I doubt the OP has rooted their phone. Further it seems like a particularly nasty app. which may be worse than the things it claims to protect against. http://forum.xda-dev...2&postcount=472 http://androidforums...le-malware.html Best recommendation: identify the areas that you think your current set fail to address, search for applicable solutions, read up on them BEFORE installing. I love Flipboard, but it is already installed on the SGS3 - I sideloaded the apk on my SGS2 but it may now be available in the market? If you are into sports many major events create Android apps - the Wimbledon App. is well executed, much better than the Australian Open, French Open or U.S.G.A. Golf Open apps. I am still blown away by this little wonder, so I am open to hear about all kind of interesting apps. Whatsapp and Line are amazing communication platforms. I have just discovered that The Economist only works for S2 and not S3 yet. Too bad. Keep the ideas coming. If anybody with Samsung experience have time to meet for a coffee or beer in Bangkok, please say so, I will be there in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Also I would never have a phone without: 1. Evernote synced to my PC. 2. Astrid Task 3. Sygic navigator. 4. Google Currents 5. File Expert which includes a few cloud servers inc Dropbox. 6. My Phone Explorer 7. Juice Defender. 8. Lookout Security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Maybe I should also leave stoneage and replace my old nokia with a samsung. Short question: I want to buy the TF700t Asus tablet which does not have 3G. If I buy a modern Smartphone can I use 3G and "share" or "forward" the connection with the tablet over WiFi or anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I have just discovered that The Economist only works for S2 and not S3 yet. Too bad. This is probably due to an incompatibility with Android 4.0.x. So an SGS2 running 4.0.x may not be able to run "The Economist" whatever that is. Is there anything in the details of the app. which describe the OS requirements? I've run in to a few apps. which don't seem to work on my SGS2 since upgrading to 4.0.x. Maybe I should also leave stoneage and replace my old nokia with a samsung. Short question: I want to buy the TF700t Asus tablet which does not have 3G. If I buy a modern Smartphone can I use 3G and "share" or "forward" the connection with the tablet over WiFi or anything else? Yes, with android 2.3 or higher, you can create a Mobile AP, a WiFi connection for up to 5 devices sharing the phone's 3G connection. Having said that, a phone may not make the most efficient router/bridge, and this app. will drain the battery in minutes rather than hours. Edited June 29, 2012 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobl Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Maybe I should also leave stoneage and replace my old nokia with a samsung. Short question: I want to buy the TF700t Asus tablet which does not have 3G. If I buy a modern Smartphone can I use 3G and "share" or "forward" the connection with the tablet over WiFi or anything else? Yes you can use the phone as a hotspot...However, you'll quickly find that your tablet is useless without internet - meaning that while it will work, it's not practical for extended use.Best to get a wifi set up at home - if you are able to get wired internet (3bb, tot, whoever) simply install a wireless access point and use it for both your phone and tablet (MUCH cheaper than 3G data). When you're out and about and you need internet on the tablet, if you're nowhere there's a wifi you can access you can use the phone's hotspot feature for short periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Air Droid for connecting your phone to your computer via WI FI http://airdroid.com/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Maybe I should also leave stoneage and replace my old nokia with a samsung. Short question: I want to buy the TF700t Asus tablet which does not have 3G. If I buy a modern Smartphone can I use 3G and "share" or "forward" the connection with the tablet over WiFi or anything else? Yes you can use the phone as a hotspot...However, you'll quickly find that your tablet is useless without internet - meaning that while it will work, it's not practical for extended use.Best to get a wifi set up at home - if you are able to get wired internet (3bb, tot, whoever) simply install a wireless access point and use it for both your phone and tablet (MUCH cheaper than 3G data). When you're out and about and you need internet on the tablet, if you're nowhere there's a wifi you can access you can use the phone's hotspot feature for short periods. Thanks! Yes at home I have WIFI. I only thought when I travel somewhere. Now I have an "aircard" for the laptop which works well. It is also a great help in the office when the wired internet does not work. Such a USB device would be my favorite solution, but unfortunately the TF700t has no USB connector......It is a bit disturbing that they didn't add a USB as it would be very nice to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Just installed airdroid ....... it's very good ...... thanks LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Hi I have a 7 inch Galaxy tab , its a USA model and I would like to add a Thai keyboard and also keep the English keyboard, I see in the Google App store there are many Thai keyboard apps , which is the best ? and one that you can toggle between the 2 keyboards thanks for your advise BK Edited June 30, 2012 by BKKdreaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Hi I have a 7 inch Galaxy tab , its a USA model and I would like to add a Thai keyboard and also keep the English keyboard, I see in the Google App store there are many Thai keyboard apps , which is the best ? and one that you can toggle between the 2 keyboards thanks for your advise BK Plug it into your PC and use Kies to add the extra language. The best one is the one that Samsung made for it, it toggles using the 'world' button. Edited June 30, 2012 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have kies running but do not see how to add Thai to the keyboard. Can you give help finding and installing it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentnine Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 i had a s2 and found speednavi the best for thailand how do i get this for the s3 though. no info on there site about purchase .. unable to transfer fro, s2 to s3 with it working as the hardware id is not the same i'm using sygic for now but prefer speednavi by far i've emailed speednavi asking this but despite there good software there support is known to blow,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Two more must have apps Listening to music and don't know the name .............. Shazam Remember some lyrics to a song but not the name .......... MusiXmatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I have kies running but do not see how to add Thai to the keyboard. Can you give help finding and installing it. Thanks Sorry confused with my Blackberry Samsung Bring up the soft keyboard, press the settings 'gear' (bottom right), press 'input language' If Thai is there have Thai and English both ticked to toggle on the keyboard using the 'world' key. Edited July 10, 2012 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Unfortunately the problem is that Thai is not one of the listed languages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I gave up trying to add Thai to the samsung keyboard. I found an app instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Another one for music lovers TTPod ....... music player that downloads the lyrics as you play the songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Droidsans and Arch are two of the most popular Thai keyboards in the Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidsans.android.droidsanskeyboard&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arch.thaikeyboard&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmFyY2gudGhhaWtleWJvYXJkIl0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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