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I am in a possession of an HTC Magic (Android phone) which I bought last summer. I am trying to convince friends and colleagues to buy one as well and succeeded twice already. Some still choose to buy an iPhone but in the long run they will tell me they were wrong.

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The idea of this post was to share some thoughts about some great applications I’ve installed om my HTC. Open the Android Market on your mobile phone and look for the apps below.

Key Ring

The first app I installed was Froogloid’s Key Ring. I was very excited because this app saved me from keeping loyalty cards in my wallet. Yet it turned out that the app does not work so well for me. I’ve tried in several stores but none could scan the bar codes on my phone. My I should adjust my brightness? If anyone has tips, please share.

3G Watchdog
A simple application to keep an eye on your bandwidth usage. A must have for sure. You can set the start day of your billing time and it shows you the usage per day, week and month.

Twitdroid
A must have if you have a Twitter account. Simple and easy to use Twitetr client.

Places Directory
An excellent application you can’t go without. It shows you what ever you are looking for in the surrounding area. You’ll see distance and directions to the destination, and if you tap on the listing, we’ll show ratings and photos. I use it to find cash machines or restaurants.
More on http://sites.google.com/site/placesdirectory.

Barcode Scanner
As it says, a bar code scanner. I mainly use it to scan 2D bar online to download applications from the Android Market. But it can be used to scan bar codes from any product which give you back results about this product via your phone’s browser.

Another great application that makes use of a bar code scanner is ShopSavvy. Scan and find the cheapest product online (with reviews if available).

Evernote

The very popular online application on Android. I love it but it still has some features that need to improve: maintaining notes that have been submitted. It’s currently not possible to edit or delete notes that have been submitted via your phone. The application is available via the Evernote user Forum.

Layar

Layar is a free application on your mobile phone which shows what is around you by displaying real time digital information on top of reality through the camera of your mobile phone. It’s great when you live in a city or when you are at venue (seeing people using Twitter around you). More on layar.com.

My Tracks

An application that enables you to record GPS tracks and view live statistics – such as time, speed, distance, and elevation. After recording you can share your tracks, upload them to Google Spreadsheet and visualise via Google Maps. Afterwards you can create your own custom analysis. The recording is sublime. But nowhere to compete with Nike and iPhone application.

Shazam
Music detection. How often do you hear a song but can’t recall the artist or title. Open Shazam on you phone and the application identifies the track you are listening to. More shazam.com.

Barrage Lite
A very simple and extremely addictive game. Shoot your opponent setting the right angle and velocity. Each time you win you gain cash to buy new arms.

Bonsai Blast
A puzzle game with one objective, clear all of the colored balls from the line before they reach the Yin Yang at the end of the level. Addictive!

Gem Miner
Dig Lazarus dig!! a fun game in which you need to explore a huge (really huge) mine to find ores, metals and gems to make money! With this money you can buy new and better tools to make the job easier for you. It keeps you busy for hours for sure.

Flashlight
Comes in handy when it’s dark.

Please share your thoughts or post other cool apps in the comments below.