7 Apps For Htc

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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In 2008, Apple came up with the concept of having a store where developers could sell software approved by them for the iPhone. These were known as apps. Now there are apps available for all different types of handset - if you have an HTC, particularly one running on the new Android operating system, you can change the way you use it with a few simple downloads.

Shop Savvy: take a picture of a product''s barcode in a shop, and the software will search for it online to check that you are getting the best price, making sure that shoppers get the best value for money wherever they go.

Movies: a handy little app that allows you to find the films playing closest to you, their times and their ticket prices. It uses the GPS function to find cinemas in your area, and also lets you watch film trailers and share tips and reviews with your friends.

Twidroid: Probably the easiest to use of the many apps which enable you to tweet from your mobile phone. Twitter might not be for everyone, but if any app can suck you into the world of tweeting, this will be the one.

Shazam: Know that feeling of hearing a song ...
... and having it eat away at the back of your mind because you can''t remember what it was called or who it was by? Shazam will not only recognise a song which is playing on the radio, but will provide you with a host of online links to find out more about it.

Beebplayer: Beebplayer is solid third-part software which gives you access to the BBC''s iPlayer feeds on your phone. It allows you to stream content using Wi-fi or 3G and will adjust the quality of the video accordingly, so you''ll never need to miss another episode of your favourite show.

Layar: The app uses the GPS function in your phone to determine where you are then, using the camera function will provide information about what you are pointing your phone at - this is known as ?augmented reality?. It will also give you information on the nearest cash-point, train station or hotel.

Appmanager: with a host of new apps downloaded to your handset, it is important that you find some way of protecting them (in case your phone breaks, gets lost, etc.). App manager does just this by saving them onto your phone''s Micro SD card. Also useful if you''re changing phones. Bonny Kominek is a freelance writer with an interest in new technology who recommends Vodafone for the latest HTC handsets.