Android
I’m running android 2.2 on my Nexus One running Cyanogen Mod 6.
I’ve been using a rooted G1 for over 1 year now, running custom builds and some pretty fantastic applications. I’m running a custom Nexus Rom optimized for the G1, you can find your own over at the XDA Developers Forum.
updated 9/18/10 COMING SOON, APP REVIEWS
APPS
Amazon.com – The official Amazon widget that lets you scan a product in a store, compare the price. If you want, you can purchase the product and have it at your door the next day in one click. Much love from an Amazon Prime member right here.
Astro – A file manager that lets you explore your phone and SD card.
Barcode Scanner – Barcode scanner that integrates with other applications and also allows you to run online searches for your product.
Chicago Transit Guide -Useful if you’re in Chicago. Tracks public transport and lets you set favorite ‘stops’ to monitor the next two upcoming buses.
CNET Scan & Shop - Another app that scans barcodes, or lets you enter product names. Provides reviews and alterts on price changes.
eBuddy - IM client that allows you to use multiple clients. Pretty solid, fast interface with no hangups.
Facebook – The official Facebook app. You’re probably better off using the touch website.
Finance - Google Finance application. Live stock updates that integrates with your Google Finance account.
Foursquare – Turns life into a game/competition. Check in to restaurants or businesses to unlock trophies and compete against your friends for most visits. Some establishments offer incentives to check in like free food at Wow Bao!
Google Voice – An essential way to integrate your Google Voice account with your phone. Free SMS, low rates for international calling and visual (transcribed) voicemail. I have also replaces my voice mail with theirs. Requires a free GV account.
Goggles - Google Goggles lets you turn scenery into augmented reality, photograph regular objects or logos to find similar items, and so far i’ve found it completely useless. Maybe one day i’ll figure something out.
GMote - Fantastic application that lets you play your music and video on your computer. You can stream through your phone or play on your computer. Works very, video limited to mp4′s.
Handcent SMS – Popup notifier, quick reply, voice to text replies, custom backgrounds and settings for each contact, themed styles (iphone, android handcent and more). The highest level of customization for any app I’ve seen so far on the market.
Locale – Use this to change my settings based on location, lots of features, amazing application.
Lookout – Virus scanner, phone tracker, phone finder. Scans incoming apps for viruses. Lets you remotely track your device and turn on GPS. If you lose your phone, you can send a transmit code that sends out a shreiking alarm. Pretty useful.
Movies (by flickster) – Great app for listing movies/theaters near you with GPS features.
My Account – A T-Mobile app that lets you keep track of all of your account info and even pay the bill from your phone.
MyBackup Pro – Enables you to back up all of your data + apps to the SD card.
NBA Game Time Lite - Keeps track of all NBA games, gives you ‘gamecast’-like features.
OI Note Pad – The Google notepad. Simple note taking.
Pkt Auctions – Full eBay mobile interface. Optimized for android, great for buyers or sellers.
Qik – Lets you record and stream live video from your phone to the web.
Quickoffice – Lets you open applications found the MS Office.( .doc, .ppt , .xls)
Ringdroid – Very good app for creating custom ringtones.
Scoreboard – Despite consistent issues with connectivity, provides reminders and updates on pretty much every major sport.
SportsTap – The best app to track your favorite teams. Set up notifications for games, great desktop widget to see upcoming schedule.
Shapewriter – Lets you type on your touch screen by simply swiping over the letters. Pretty amazing time saver.
Shazam – Listens to a song through the phones microphone and identifies the song. Great for when you want to know who is playing that song on the radio.
ShopSavvy – Scan products, find the nearest retailers prices or online price comparisons.
Speed Test – From the folks at speedtest.net, tests your connection speed.
Taskiller – Lets you kill tasks running on your system
ToggleSettings – Toggle all of the features on your phone without having to drill into your settings.
Twidroid Pro – The best Android Twitter client out there.
TouchDown – Exchange email client. Great calendar and directory support. Now has desktop widgets.
Unit Converter – Use to convert any unit of measure to another.
WallSwitch – lets you specify a directory and swap out your wallpaper at any interval (days, hours, minutes).
The Weather Channel – Mosst useful weather app I’ve found so far.
Wikitude – Put this in camera mode and be amazed. Augmented reality location based search.
GAMES
Bebbled – I think this is the equivalent to bubble breaker, either way it’s fun.
Robo Defense - A highly addictive ‘starcraft’ styled game.
WordUp! – find words on a 4×4, 5×5, or 6×6 board.
WEB
ESPN – http://m.espn.go.com
Google Books – http://books.google.com/m
CTA Bus Tracker – http://cta.growinglogic.com/
Google Fast Flip – http://fastflip.googlelabs.com/