Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Gr8 Android applications!

To those who are already itching to get the first Android-powered phone here’s a preview of some of the exciting applications that you will be getting with your Googlephone. Here are a few killer apps that are specifically made for Android:

  • cab4me

cab4me enables you to easily call a cab to any location worldwide. You do not need to know the number of the local cab company. You do not need to enter or even know the address you want to be picked up at. You do not need to place a call. With cab4me you can order a cab to your current location with a single click.

Killer features:

* Google Maps integration



* Uses the location awareness of Android (GPS and cell-based)


* Phone’s contact list integration to select pickup locations




  • CompareEverywhere

Shop smarter using your phone. Compare prices, read reviews, and connect with local stores with CompareEverywhere.

Killer features:

* Barcode scanner using the built-in camera



* Ability to connect across dozens of stores to compare prices


* Can use GPS to find nearby stores, and then call them directly, or find driving directions using Google Maps


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