Soon we’re going to write up some cool accessory reviews, but I didn’t want to go too long between posts, so I thought I’d write up one of my must-have apps that’s almost invisble, but super-handy. It’s called “Not Call Log“. The reason for this app is simple – when the phone defaults to the Call Log after you hang up from a call, all kinds of bad things can happen, like accidentally calling someone from work in the middle of the night after...

Apps are amazing things. They can be extremely complex, performing multiple functions and actions to make your life just a touch easier. On the flip side, an app can be simplicity itself, designed to do one job and do it correctly. The Starbucks Card app is definitely one of the latter. The goal of the app is simple: with the push of a button, obtain the current balance of your Starbucks card. That’s it – no flashes, bangs, or flying sparklers coming out of your Android phone. For...

Game Type: Time-Management, Casual Price: Free Get It: Definitely, if you like time-management games. In these days of Iron Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, and other shows of the ilk it is no surprise that there is a plethora of cooking games on every device a person could play on. However, only a few stand up to more than a couple of tries without getting boring. Bistro Cook, therefore, surprised the heck out of me with it’s seductive combination of simple yet challenging gameplay. Is it the best...

If you’re a fan of the stars then you’ll want to check out Google’s Sky Map for Android. Self-described as a “window to the night sky,” this app does a great job of rolling together a telescope, the Hayden Planetarium, and your phone into one. Just launch the app and instantly your phone kicks into a kind of telescope-mode with six visible layers of astral information. A handy dis/enable feature allows you to view any combination the Stars, Constellations, Messier...

College kids are moving back to school and starting classes here in Virginia, and I thought it would be fun to look up what Android apps are available that could help make the college transition a little simpler and more organized. I am super-jealous of kids that have smartphones to help with school. I got a Palm IIIc my senior year of college, and it did help me keep track of assignments (and give me Bejeweled to play between classes), but it’s nothing compared to the power and...

I am often asked in real life and on twitter what Android apps everyone should have. So, we did a little experiment here at Women With Droids to see which apps were found most often on our contributors’ phones, and we wanted to share the results with you! Participating contributors were: Ellie, CraftLass, Liz, Deb, Taylor, and myself. You can read more about us on our About page (I will update it with our recently-added contributors soon!) and see recommendations from each of us...

The first “wow” moment I had when I bought my Droid was when I turned it on for the first time, logged into my Google account, and all of my GMail contacts all showed up on my phone automatically. (I had never had a smartphone before and I had been looking forward to being able to read emails on it.) Fast forward many months and…. I can’t believe that since I bought my phone last year, I’ve been scrolling through all of my email contacts unnecessarily every time I...

I’m a news junkie. I love staying informed about what’s going on in the world and discussing current events with my friends and family. Android has a lot of options for keeping up to date – including USA Today, The New York Times and NPR News – the three of the biggest news outlets in the US. With its clean interface and easy to navigate controls, USA Today is a good option for getting up to date with local, national and international news. You can also view sports...

I am pleased to announce Deb from New Jersey, our latest guest-poster! She describes herself as a “nonprofit professional by day,  Android fanatic the rest of the time”. Welcome to WomenWithDroids, Deb! ~Renee Want to work out with your Motorola Droid, but hate armbands? Try the Tune Belt Sports Belt. I don’t like arm bands. If anything, women’s arms are smaller than your typical male’s and considering the phone’s weight and size, the last thing I want is to strap...

Shopping for a family is tough work, especially when everyone has different schedules and the same person doesn’t always do the shopping for the household. OurGroceries solves this problem by syncing your grocery list to your Android, Blackberry or iPhone – and web, too. Then, whomever is going grocery shopping will have the most up to date list in his or her hand without having to trek back home and look for a paper list. The standout features are: Tap the “Add an item” line...