I wouldn't mind having one.

Pretty cool Android toy. xD

  

Retro Gaming- Snesoid (Super Nintendo Emulator)

If you grew up during the 90's like me, you'd definitely know about the Super Nintendo. This powerful 16 bit system had a great library of games. It won the console wars against the Turbografx and Sega Genesis. This system was so popular, it lasted well into the 32 bit era before ceasing production in 1999 (Japan ceased production in 2003).

If you were also like me, you were flat broke. As a child, I didn't have much money so I wasn't able to afford many games. Years passed and many games became rare gems. Some games can cost up to $300 per cartridge. You can spend much money on games but I decided to take the more cost effective route.

Emulation using a certain Android app is the way to go! If you don't want to sit in front of your tv screen and want some gaming on the go while pinching a few pennnies, SNesoid by yongzh is your solution.

Snesoid is the best Super Nintendo emulator on the Android Market. Developer yongzh is also very prompt with updates unlike other developers we know *cough*. Many options can be found in this emulator such as frameskip, c-core emulatior (runs Super Mario RPG, Starfox, Kirby Superstar; anything with the enhanced graphics), and various button mappings to name a few.

I've been using this app for quite a while. I have yet to find a ROM that does not work. It's also simple and easy to use. Just download a ROM, create a folder named "SNES ROMS" then drag all ROMs into the folder. While running the app, click the ROM and you're good to go. It should work on just about any Android device. The QR code is posted below =)


There are two version of SNesoid app: A free version and Full version. The free version doesn't have "quick save" states but it does have normal save states you'd find throughout the game. The Full version costs $3.99 which includes the "quick save" states. If you like taking risks between save states, the free version is suitable but if you're like me and don't want to risk an important battle, I suggest you get the Full version.

Edit: If you need help finding roms, let me know =)

Chrono Trigger

The rare, Tactic Ogre (English Patch)

Starfox 2 Prototype (Not released but I got it =P)

Super Mario RPG

Free Version of SNesoid App

Full Version of SNESoid app

Coloroid- Simple yet Fun App

Who thought playing with colors would be so much fun?

Coloroid by Tapjoy was one of the first puzzle games I downloaded onto my Android phone. It's a very simple game. The object of the game is to fill the screen with one color. You have a set amount of moves before you reach "par." You can choose from one of the 35 levels available. Each board is represented by different lengths and widths. For example, level 11 is a 11 by 11 board. Level 35 is a 66 by 66 board. It also keeps tally of your overall wins. As you can see, my win to lose ratio is 16/38. It's pretty difficult on the higher levels. 

Overall it's an entertaining little puzzle app. It has a very small footprint so it won't use our valuable internal memory. Very useful when you're sitting on the bus or waiting for your girlfriend to show up for dinner. I have yet to beat the game because the higher levels are quite difficult. Best of all: It's a free app!!

QR code for App

Coloroid for Android on AppBrain

Accidental butt dialing is a thing of the past!

Call Confirm by 7bit is an app that should be stock on our Android phones. I find this app particularly useful in situations when you're looking through your phone book. If you have an HTC phone, a slight touch in your phone book will automatically start dialing your contact. I found myself on numerous occasions browsing through contacts and accidentally dialing friends. 

Call Confirm eliminates this problem. This simple app flashes a dialog box asking if you really want to call your contact. It also prevents racking up a high phone bill if you butt dial like me. I have heard of a couple cases where friends would go over their minute limits. Various options are present in this app such as an option to show the photo and name of your contact (I disable it to improve performance) . If you are using bluetooth, there is an option to bypass this dialog box. You can also bypass it if your screen is locked.  The QR code is posted below =)

Overall, I have not experienced any changes in battery life. It is also very easy to use. Best of all: it's free!! Who knew such a simple app could be so useful.

QR code for Call Confirm app

Call Confirm for Android on AppBrain

First post

I'll be writing blogs about Android apps I've used. I believe this will be a beneficial way to help support developers of these great apps. If you have any questions about the apps, let me know =) Hope you enjoy my blog.