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Best Android Apps - sans Twitter

It seems that whenever I do a search for apps that others find useful, Twitter and Facebook are all the rage.
Seriously, there are "Top Ten Apps" lists out there that will have two or three different Twitter apps listed on them. It drives me insane because I don't care about Twitter and I don't find it productive in the least (just a personal preference matter, no offense to you tweet-aholics out there).
I would like to know social networks and twitter aside, which apps do you find most useful or productive?

Advanced Task killer (name says all)
Astro (explorer that allows you to browse SD card and install apps)
aTrackDog (allows to check new app versions)
Call logs backup & restore/SMS Backup & restore/APN Backup & restore (names says all)
CoPilot Live (payed GPS)
Meridian (Media player with subtitle support)
Shazam (app that "listens" the song and identify it)
Uninstaller (app to uninstall apps)
Zedge (to search for nice wallpapers)
Doubletwist (media player with PC version that allows to sync libraries)
GPS test (to check for satellites in view)
AppBrain App Market and Fast web installer (market alternative that allows to install straight from the webpage)
Games:
Angry birds
Frozen bubble
Jewls
These are my must have every time i try a new rom.

DeuXGod said:
Advanced Task killer (name says all)
Astro (explorer that allows you to browse SD card and install apps)
aTrackDog (allows to check new app versions)
Call logs backup & restore/SMS Backup & restore/APN Backup & restore (names says all)
CoPilot Live (payed GPS)
Meridian (Media player with subtitle support)
Shazam (app that "listens" the song and identify it)
Uninstaller (app to uninstall apps)
Zedge (to search for nice wallpapers)
Doubletwist (media player with PC version that allows to sync libraries)
GPS test (to check for satellites in view)
AppBrain App Market and Fast web installer (market alternative that allows to install straight from the webpage)
Games:
Angry birds
Frozen bubble
Jewls
These are my must have every time i try a new rom.
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Nice, there are a few on here I will have to check out. Thanks for not mentioning Twitter or Facebook apps!

My list includes:
- Maps BRUT (Turns maps / naviation into a full car GPS unit)
- Missed Reminders (Does what it says)
- MeContacts (nicer app for placing favourite 'instant dial' widget')
- Double Twist (Mentioned above)
- Pocket Auctions Ebay
- Slideit Soft Keyboard / Swype
- Time Clock Time Traking by Spotlight 6 (Used for tracking work time for clients)
- Dolphin Browser
- Shazam (Mentioned before)
- Robo Defense (Fun game)
- Executive Assistant. (Summary of sms's, emails, missed calls, etc as a widget)
- Flashlight (Name says it all)
- Weatherbug
- Springpad. (Online notes that sync with phone and vise versa)
- Starfield Active Wallpaper (coz I'm a geek ;-)
- The Weather Channel

Here's my current list - 113 market apps, not a single "social" one among them.
http://www.appbrain.com/user/nawoa
Note the absence of a task killer, since I wasn't dropped on my head as a child.
All those, plus the standard Cyanogenmod and Google Apps stuff and a couple that aren't available through the market, like Swype. Thank goodness for DT-A2SD!

Thank you. I bought my phone today & I'm downloading some apps from your link.

Glad to be of service! What kind of phone did you get?
More than anything else, make sure to install Juice Defender. It does simple, completely transparent background power management that should've been built into the OS from the beginning, imho.
Example, if your screen's off, what are the chances you need your power-hungry data connection going? Why not shut it off for 14 minutes out of every 15, and then keep it running until it's no longer being used? Instantly your battery life is greatly extended during times when your phone's in standby.
Or, how about doing the same thing, only keeping it off most of the time a certain application, like a video player, is in the foreground?
Makes sense, right?
No, I'm not affiliated with its developer
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HTC Desire (SLCD) S-OFF / Cyanogenmod

nawoa said:
Glad to be of service! What kind of phone did you get?
More than anything else, make sure to install Juice Defender. It does simple, completely transparent background power management that should've been built into the OS from the beginning, imho.
Example, if your screen's off, what are the chances you need your power-hungry data connection going? Why not shut it off for 14 minutes out of every 15, and then keep it running until it's no longer being used? Instantly your battery life is greatly extended during times when your phone's in standby.
Or, how about doing the same thing, only keeping it off most of the time a certain application, like a video player, is in the foreground?
Makes sense, right?
No, I'm not affiliated with its developer
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HTC Desire (SLCD) S-OFF / Cyanogenmod
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I have a SE Xperia X8. By the way, do ypu mange roms ? Can you take a look at my post about the Xperia X8 ?
( forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=816819 )

[Calling all Android User] Cut down the Applist!

Guys here is the list of Applications I am using, please help me out bu cutting the list as much as possible by recommending replacements, one replacement for multiple apps, what apps are redundant (essentially two apps doing the same thing). Please help m out.
Throw any questions at me such as why u r using this, or whatever:
Information
Animated Weather Widget&Clock
AG Indian Newspapers
FeedR News Reader
Finance
First Aid
Google Goggles
iTriage Mobile Health
Layar Reality Browser
Palmary Weather Pro
Pulse News Reader
Scoreboard
TV Show Favs
Wikitude World Browser
Navigation
3D Compass Pro (AR Compass)
Compass
Google Sky Map
Google Maps
My Tracks
SpeedView Pro
Utils
3G Watchdog
AdFree Android
AppBrain App Market
AudioManager Pro
Barcode Scanner
Better Terminal Emulator Pro
BusyBox
Swype
Smart Keyboard
Clockr Evolution (donate)
Dialer One
DroidStats
Extended Controls
Handcent SMS
Lookout Mobile Security
MetaMorph
Mr. Number Call Block
Quick Boot
Quick System Info PRO
Rings Extended
SetCPU for Root Users
System Info Widget
Vlingo: Words to Action
Voice Search
Youlu Address Book
Management
AndroZip Pro File Manager
ASTRO Bluetooth Module
ASTRO File Manager
ASTRO File Mgr Pro (key)
ES File Explorer
Root Explorer (File Manager)
AppControl Full version
Autostarts
Quick Uninstaller (Appmanager)
Titanium Backup ? root
Titanium Backup PRO Key ? root
ROM Manager
ROM Manager (Premium)
Interface
BetterCut
LauncherPro Plus
Desktop Visualizer
HomeSmack
Folder Organizer
Power Strip: Multitasking Dock
WidgetLocker Lockscreen
Tools
Bubble
Celeste SE
drocap2 for root users
Google Search
Instant Heart Rate
Linpack for Android
Metal Detector
Quadrant Standard Edition
Speedtest.net Speed Test
T-Counter
Where's My Droid Donate
Tasker
Bluetooth File Transfer
Office
Dictionary.com
Documents To Go 3.0 Main App
DocumentsToGo Full Version Key
Google Translate
handyCalc Calculator
Note Everything
Note Everything Pro Add-On
Periodic Table PeriodicPad
PrinterShare™ Droid Print
PrinterShare™ Premium Key
Unit Converter ConvertPad
VuDroid
Multimedia
Camera360 Ultimate
Flash Player 10.1
Image Shrink
JustPictures!
Photaf 3D Panorama Pro
PicSay Pro Photo Editor
Ringdroid
RockPlayer Universal
TapeMachine
Official XBMC Remote
Vignette
YouTube
YouTube: TubeMate
Organizer
Alarm Clock PlusV2(NoAds)
Astrid Power Pack
Astrid Task/Todo List
Class Buddy Pro
DaysUntil Widget
Pure Grid calendar widget
UltraChron Stopwatch & Timer
World Clock
Social
Facebook for Android
Gmail
Nimbuzz Call & Chat for FREE
Pure messenger widget
Skype
Tapatalk Forum App (Pro)
TweetDeck
Networking
AndroStream
Barnacle Wifi Tether
ByteTornado Downloader
Dolphin Browser™ HD
Dropbox
Fast Web Installer
IP Webcam
Lookator
Swarm Torrent Client
Torrent-fu
Unified Remote
URLy the URL sharer
Webkey (ROOT REQUIRED)
WebSharing File/Media Sync

Sorry but are you jokeing you have loads of the same type of apps. Close the thred.
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No I am not jokeing and I know I have some apps of the same kind and that is why I am asking the members which one they thing I should keep and which one I should remove.

Do the brave thing and delete everything. You'll soon realise what you need.

Seriously, I stopped reading the list when I saw, like, 5 news readers. Keep Pulse (or your favorite if it's not pulse), and delete the rest. Delete any news apps, and find the address to its RSS feed. Add those feeds to whatever reader you kept, and you've already eliminated at least 5 redundant apps.
Use the same strategy for everything else. You should be able to tell when two apps are doing the same thing. Just pick your favorite and delete the rest.
Edit: Are you kidding me? 5 or 6 file managers. I would stick with Root Explorer or SU and delete the rest.
I'm gonna leave it at that, because that is way too many apps. Good luck streamlining.

Looks like a list of downloaded warez, and you're just trying to figure out which ones to use.
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AAAH! MY EYES THEY BURN! dude litterally. what are you tryin to do go app crazy? CM6.1 has it's own file manager that works great (once the full version comes out i'll be happy) as for all the double apps get rid of em. literally why so many apps. only keep the ones you will use not the ones that will sit and collect fragmentation (hahaha fragmentation kinda like dust is to objects).

vetvito said:
Looks like a list of downloaded warez, and you're just trying to figure out which ones to use.
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I was thinking the same thing when I saw both Root Explorer and SU on the list, not to mention all the other duplicate-function paid apps.
@OP: You should listen to the dude who said to delete everything and start from scratch. And with no wares this time.

mohitgarg said:
Guys here is the list of Applications I am using, please help me out bu cutting the list as much as possible by recommending replacements, one replacement for multiple apps, what apps are redundant (essentially two apps doing the same thing). Please help m out.
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Do you have all of these apps installed and running on your phone?
Sounds like you would have some performance issues with these apps, narrow the list.
Do a Google search for the "app" name + "Android review". When I am looking to accomplish a certain task, I Google that on some review site. This will narrow your scope.

I have not, I repeat I have not downloaded these apps from waez or as a package but spent time on appbrain and install each and EVRY app I listed and tried them, th initial liost was 500+ apps, I have narrowed to 200 apps, I just wanted to know which ones people think are the ones worth keeping, the reason I have shortlisted these are because I like the functionality and Ui, however it could happen that some function is available in app x and also in appy but I don't know yet (not played enough), but people on the forum are able to point that out.
Most of the apps listed are highly rated and popular.
I have updated the list by cutting down on some apps.
i will give reason for each app, once i find some time.

That's defo a warez list lol.
You wouldn't have listed all the free version and paid versions if not.
No way you'd have paid for all those apps without trying them.
Made me lol in rl.
Use whichever you feel more comfy using.
Good luck
edit... quick Google search I just found your current list in a wares torrent. In the same order.... Lol
*Sent from XDA on my Wildfire*

And for every app group (be it warez or not), there is not simply an app that beats them all. It all depends upon your interests and personal preferences, and no one but you can decide what is the app out of a group that fits you most. So please stop asking others to do a work you only can do yourself.

mizch said:
And for every app group (be it warez or not), there is not simply an app that beats them all. It all depends upon your interests and personal preferences, and no one but you can decide what is the app out of a group that fits you most. So please stop asking others to do a work you only can do yourself.
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i fully agree with that!

HOARDER!!!!! Wahhh i need moar warez....oh noes i need moar appz naO!!!!!!!
Killkill kill this thread ban the op and take away his poor phone.
vision

I have actually been felt very offended by the fact that members feel that I am using from torrent or warez. As proof here is the list on appbrain:
appbrain .com / user / mohitgarg / need-to-test-install
appbrain .com / user / mohitgarg / faved
And mr leetvtr, eff off, i could find the apps u use in a torrent too.
If I wanted to keep them and be a horder I would not have listed them, the whole purpose was to get input from people about what they feel about an app and if they would discourage the use of a particular app for some particular reason.
I actually did try all of them for less than 22 hours (paid) as I wanted to try and then get a refund, thus didn not have enough time to play with them, but these r the ones i liked in terms of first impression. I actually have tried many more (paid too) apps but did not like them and thus needed your help, what a friendly society, really!

Cut down to one newsreader. For social apps, I'd use Facebook, TweetCaster, GoChat, and Tapatalk.
This combination provides the best coverage of features with the smallest footprint on your phone.
I would also go with Winamp for music, and YXPlayer for movies, since they each offer the best quality and broadest compatibility of their respective media types. I'd also cut down to just Astro and Root Explorer for file managers. While Astro may seem redundant, it's been beneficial to me to have a "pedestrian" file manager, and I also find Astro's zip manager more reliable. Only keep the Google Apps you are actually going to use. I can almost guarantee Google Sky and Goggles will just end up collecting dust in your app tray. The majority of the apps you have listed are pretty specific in purpose. If you aren't using then, and aren't sure if you need them, back then up with AppMonster and uninstall them. You'll always have then to reinstall from your SD if you every want to try then again. That's about all the advice I've got.
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Thanks for the constructive criticism, higly appreciated.
I have updated the list, need more suggestions.

[Q] What prodctivity apps do you use?

I've tried a number of the free ones and I've bought a few, with mixed results. I guess I expect something more. Anyone have any recommendations for managing your phone better?
Clutch Pad is one of the best I've found. I've been following it since beta and the dev is responsive and updating drastically with huge improvements. I'm running my phone faster now, which is great.
Anyone else try it? Alternatives?
G2 & Galaxy Tab
-CA

wow.. 90 views and zero replies..
anyway.. a few that I use are..
1. mint.com - it links to your bank accounts and gives you a bunch of info about them.. as well as how your spending your money.. I love this app!! (FREE)
2. dropbox - link folders from your computer to your phone and other computers. (FREE)
3. job search - app that you can search for jobs from thats on indeed.com (FREE)
4. logmein - remote access to your computer... this program is alright. TOO expensive.. probably around 30 dollars (PAID)
5. PrinterShare - allows you to print documents, pictures ect. from your phone to a wireless printer. (FREE/PAID)
6.Smooth Calendar - calander app that links to your default calendar and has a great home widget for it.. I love this one (FREE)
7. Swarm - lets you download torrents to your phone. (PAID)
8. YouMail - alternate voicemail app. allows you to change voicemail for anyone that calls you to whatever you want. so everyone can here something diffrent.. plus more.. I LOVE THIS PROGRAM.. YOU MUST TRY PLUS ITS FREE!! (FREE)
9. Yahoo Answers - app that links you to Yahoo Answers website (FREE)
10. Flashlight - Turn your camera flash into a flashlight. (FREE)
Google Maps - You should know lol.. (FREE)
NOT SURE IF THESE ARE PRODUCTIVITY APPS BUT HERE YOU GO..
1. Wireless Tether - allows you to wirelessly tether your phone to a computer.. must be rooted (FREE)
2. Where's My Droid - if you lose your phone. you can send it a text and either get a google maps location or here it ring. even if the ringer is all the way down (FREE/DONATE)
3. Roam Control - "Turn your phone into a Veriszon phone". allows you to turn on roaming and keep it on without having it trying to look for a Sprint signal (PAID)
4. Safe Neighborhood - locate sex offenders either by your GPS location or search by address. (FREE I THINK)
5. Realtor.com - App that links you to Realtor.com where you can look for a house to rent or buy. (FREE)
6. PdaNet - wire tether you phone for internet access to thru USB or blutooth (PAID)
THATS ALL I CAN THINK OFF.. IT TOOK ME OVER A HALF A HOUR TO TYPE ALL THIS.. SO I PRAY IT HELPS.. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IT DID!!!

If you are looking for a program to enhance your launcher, Itching Thumb is my favorite. Its still in beta, but coming along nicely. I turn off the indication bar on the side & just double press the home button to use it. It has thumbnails of open programs (large ones if you are rooted!), a bar for entering gestures to start apps, as well as a bar for shortcuts. Works great for jumping from app to app!
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- I second dropbox. Love this app so much. Makes it so easy to share/move files.
- I'm a GoLauncher fan. I tried LauncherPro but it just was slow for me.
- Evernote. I use this on all my computers. It's the program I use to capture recipes, design ideas, travel ideas, and any other articles/websites/photos I want to remember
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Dropbox for syncing various applications and documents to multiple files.
Gmail: Whenever I see a link or find something I want to watch or read later, I just email the URL to a separate email address made just for this.
Colornote: For inputting notes and stuff when I need to remember something.
Astrid: Class work and homework goes in here; it gets displayed on my home screen with executive assistant.
Executive assistant: program that aggregates a lot of data (sms,email, missed calls, tasks, calendar) into a widget. (Paid)
Rooted/ROM Captivate
Rooted Atrix

Most useful android app?

Hi,
what is the most useful Android App that you have ever tried?

Camera
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iSyncr is a must if you like music

I just was thinking about all the apps I've downloaded over the past few years and the one I found most useful is Handcent. I use it practically every day.
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Stock or 3rd party?
Screen off and lock
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Swype.

Endomondo!
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perfekt keyboard
hard question here i got 3 i use most: screen off widget, es task manager widget and perfect keyboard. but i'm most pleased when using the last of the 3. customised it's a pleasure to type

dropbox is very helpfull to share Files and more between pc and phone

The first two apps I always install after a fresh ROM installation are Titanium backup pro and Superuser Elite. No questions must have any phone any ROM, the rest are subjective
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1. AdFree
2. Titanium Backup Pro
3. Superuser
4. Dolphin Browser HD w/ LastPass
5. WiFi File Explorer PRO
7. Whatsapp
6. IMDb
My android wouldn't be the same without those apps..

Depends on the device.
For phone: Pulse news reader
For tablet: Montano Reader
I guess I like to read

Titanium backup...its the most used and appreciated by all rooted users, next to Superser...'SU'
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Only been on Android for about three weeks, Im a bit behind, but quickly learnt that I cant do without
Titanium backup, like most others, its a must.
Opera mobile.. Operas the first thing I put on any pc, and the same on the phone. Would have said opera mini next but it seems to have fallen foul of the "Google has helpfully re-rendered this page for mobile viewing" annoyance
Dropbox, quickly discovered its much less hassle to transfer files from the pc this way then mess around mounting sd cards.
A2E, only discovered it when link2sd didnt work with Cyanogen. Great little app.

Apps as catagorised as "useful" can mean different things to different people
Browser - Opera Mobile. Fast and speedy. Opera Mini in bad signal areas works a treat also.
News Feeder - Taptu. Create streams of information from favourite sites and blogs and css streams. Group sites into streams based on catagory. Best way of seeing your favourite stuff on one screen
Images - Lightbox. So many features, it should really be a replacement for your stock camera app
Storage - Dropbox. I can share stuff via dropbox. I can keep it and have it ready to pick up when i want. Perfect for sharing work with clients and showing draft designs of work completed. Google Drive is recent and may pose threats to the Dropbox crown
Messaging - Handcent. Has it all. Simply put.
Twitter - Tweetdeck. Clean interface and does its job best of all that i have tried.

Hi, Twitter and Es file explorer

Go sms & MX player..

Titanium Backup
Adfree
SuperUser
Root Explorer
BTReader

Hello together.
1. ES File Explorer
2. TuneIn Radio

Gmail App!

Your Five Essential Applications

What are your essentials applications??
Mines are:
1. 3G Watchdog -> To keep an eye on my data usage
2. Power Amp -> Music Player with lots of functions and options
3. ADW Launcher -> I'm on CM7, but in stock it was my launcher and I love it!
4. TransportMTL -> Public transport app for Montréal
5. 9GAG (free) -> To help my 9gag addiction!

My five(plus 3)
1. Holo launcher(on CM 7 latest and this is the best launcher by far.
2. Doggcatcher: I am a podcast addict and this is the best podcatcher out there.
3. Pocket: reading when I have downtime
4. Dolphin--Trythe latest beta its screamingly fast
5. Business Calendar: Best calendar app out there.
Bonus round: (3 extras)
1. Astrid tasks
2. Spotify
3. Flipboard

1) Slices
2) Flipboard
3) 8tracks
4) Sygic
5) Gasbuddy
an underappreciated app:
Fuelio

Google Play Music
xda premium
Google Voice
Instagram
Root Explorer
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Mint
Tibu
Battery monitor widget pro
Xda premium
Facebook (even though the app itself is sh¡t)
Pin it to Win it.

Holo Launcher Plus
Titanium Backup Pro
ES File Explorer
LDS Scriptures
Google Apps (gmail, +, music, books, magazines, tv, movies, earth, maps, etc, etc)

I.R.Chevy said:
Facebook (even though the app itself is sh¡t)
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So real!!

1. Titanium Backup PRO
2. Solid Explorer
3. UberMusic (kinda old, but does the job)
4. Mega Jump (for when i get bored)
5. XDA Premium

1 titanium backup pro
2 phandroid
3 xda
4 camera zoom fx
5 mapmyrun
My most used or sacred apps, not in that order though
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1 - Root Explorer
2 - Holo Launcher Plus
3 - TransportMTL
4 - Gmail
5 - Power Amp

1.es file explorer
2.sygic
3.music folder player
4.manga watch
5.endomondo
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I.R.Chevy said:
Facebook (even though the app itself is sh¡t)
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Have you tried friendcaster? I recently switched and I'm never going back. The app is faster with notifications that actually work, plus birthday notifications. And friendcaster chat messages actually show up instantaneously so you can hold a conversation without having to constantly refresh. The only tradeoff is that due to facebook's permissions, some posts don't show up in the app. Big emphasis on some, I get 99% of posts and i check the website occasionally anyway so its basically a non-issue.

Here are mine, that I use daily.
- TuneIn Radio Pro
- Flipboard
- XDA
- K-9 Mail
- Handcent SMS
There are others but probably the top 5

Xda premium
Rom manager
Astro file manager
Google plus
Facebook to get pu$$y
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Stuck with Wind branded 2.2.2...
Google Maps
CNN Money
Hotmail
TED
MX movie player

cody168 said:
Stuck with Wind branded 2.2.2...
Google Maps
CNN Money
Hotmail
TED
MX movie player
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There is no good reason to be stuck with Wind branded 2.2.2.

The problem is that 5 apps only get's me rolling again after a new ROM flash.
1. TiBU pro
2. Dropbox
3. gApps
4. Xpress Connect (for WiFi @ work)
5. ES file Explorer
then I'm ready to start installing apps.
top 5 non-maintenance apps:
1. Grooveshark
2. Amazon
3. Swype
4. Camera apps (LG mod for CM7, HDR Camera, Instagram, Flickroid)
5. BeyondPod Pro
I've started to use Flipboard too but find it too Twitter heavy and I don't like that it still requires a lot of loading from outside pages.