Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) This topic explores the best replacement for stock apps on your Android phone. Web Browsers A smartphone’s usefulness is very much dependent upon its web browser and is undoubtedly, one of the most used apps. In the prehistoric ages (all of five years ago ), you were lucky if your smartphone could render images on a webpage, but now it’s possible to use your phone to view the internet in all of its glory – well, most of its glory. In the case of Android devices, there are a lot of browsers to choose from and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, making it better suited for some tasks but less suited for others. Which browser you’ll want to use depends on what you want to do with it. Who says you can’t install two (or more) browsers anyway? In choosing a browser for your phone, you have to judge it by the rendering performance, web compatibility, viewing performance, features, and general ease of use. Also you have to take into account the more tenuous data connection, the smaller screen and the kind of tasks that you need or want to do on your handset. The beauty of Android is that you have options, and you’re not stuck with just one browser. Though third-party browsers are available for iOS as well, Apple doesn't allow such tools to replace the built-in Safari browser altogether. I have rounded up some of the most popular Android browsers here, Vote for the one you feel deserves the crown. If I have omitted any, please post here so that it may be added. Video Players Most of you will probably agree if I say that the stock video player for Android is a pretty solid application that caters to our needs of playing videos on our beloved phone. For those who find the stock video player a little short in features, well, the Android Market hosts several third-party apps that will cater to your requirements for seamless and almost skip-free video playing and also provide many additional features. Vote for the video player that you will vouch for. Did we miss out your favourite player for Android? If so, please post below so that it may be listed. Launchers Android's greatest, platform-defining feature is customizability. Other mobile OSes provide little room for home screen customization, but Android has several choices for you and your inner creativity. Called “launchers” or “home screen replacements”, these apps allow you to customize the way the screen looks when you press the Home button on your phone. The best part is that anyone can do it and there is absolutely no hacking or trickery involved; just download, install and begin customizing. But which launcher replacement is the best? Share here. - - - - - - - - - - - Images courtesy Iconpedia, gawkerassets, lisisoft Edited March 4, 2012 by Karthik R 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 Nice work, but there could have been more categories na???? Nice anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ankurcshah 112 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 Dolphin Browser Mini is a pretty good browser too and so is Miren Browser! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proton 21 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 +1 Miren. Aka Boat Browser. Move back and forward without hourglass... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 Nice work, but there could have been more categories na???? Nice anyways Number of questions allowed in one poll is limited to three. Now have added another one for launcher apps. Dolphin Browser Mini is a pretty good browser too and so is Miren Browser! +1 Miren. Aka Boat Browser. Move back and forward without hourglass... Miren added! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 Nice thread dear Karthik. +1 for all your hard work. I like SPB Shell 3D launcher application......Opera Mini Browser......and MX Video Player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 I prefer Opera over dolphin and launcher pro. launcher pro is quite simple and many widgets are inbuilt. for go launcher, you have to download them and their size are almost the size of launcher pro.. also i prefer GO SMS Pro over stock message app. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Browser for Desktop-like usage and on 3G or WiFi (for oxigen recharges) :- Dolphin HD + for others incl GPRS browsing: Opera Mini Video Player: MX Launcher: Go SMS: Go SMS Pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harshal 11 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Browser - Dolphin. Opera is pretty good and fast as well. Video - Stock. Not experimented majorly. Happy with stock. Most players, I tried used the stock engine anyhow. Launcher - Launcher7. In love with this. Just upgraded from Free version to Paid version. SMS - Handcent all the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harismahesh 55 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Lets share the best UI you guys have experienced so far in your android mobile. I am creating a poll with default UI provided by phone and also the after market UI. Cast your votes. List of UI's 1. HTC Sense 2. Samsung TouchWiz 3. Motorola Blur 4. Sony Ericsson's UI 5. LG optimus Home Launcher 6. Go Launcher 7. Launcher Pro 8. ADW Launcher 9. SPB 3D Launcher Cast your votes !!! Edited May 1, 2012 by harismahesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KumaarShah 143 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Browser: using Opera Mini, tried Dolphin HD - but uninstalled as it was slower than OM Video: MX SMS: Go SMS Pro Launcher: Go launcher EX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 The poll I had created in the opening post is missing now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volstagg 24 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Browser: opera. The fastest browser for gprs connections Launcher: spb shell 3d is pretty good Video player : mobo player. Plays dvdn 720p videos without problem Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
