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Zanniati
Joined: 04 Apr 2011
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 Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:02 pm Post subject: Just got a smart phone, what are some useful apps? |
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I just got a Galaxy S phone and I've been looking around for apps that will be useful here in Korea. I was wondering if anyone would be able to suggest the best apps for these purposes:
1. Text phones in the USA from my phone in a way that is both free and they can easily reply to.
2. Seoul Subway App (With travel times, etc.) IN ENGLISH. I'm thinking something like this but on my phone. http://www.smrt.co.kr/Train/Subwaymap/Eng/Subwaymap.jsp
3. Seoul Bus App - Something that just tells me what bus I need to take to get where I want to go.
4. Translator app - Whatever is best
5. Anything else you guys think is useful |
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Quack Addict
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:37 am Post subject: |
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I got a 2004 slider.  |
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bushell1212
Joined: 08 Jan 2008
Location: Bucheon - South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:19 am Post subject: Apps |
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1. Whats app (great for sending texts)
2. Jihachul (good subway app)
3. Seoul Bus (tells you which buses and also how far away bus is from current location).
4. Don't know a decent translator app sorry |
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bobrocket
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:37 am Post subject: |
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I use an iPhone but most you might find.....
Jihachul for subway
Seoul Bus for buses
Google translate app
Naver maps
Daum tv
Don't know about txt to US, not from there but I use skype a lot.
If your here for a bit, you could set t money up, pay for buses, subway, taxis, coffee etc, just charge it to your phone.
I just googled Korean apps, not phone specific, there's so much to choose from but if they suck you can always delete them, |
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akcrono
Joined: 11 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Just got a smart phone, what are some useful apps? |
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| Zanniati wrote: |
I just got a Galaxy S phone and I've been looking around for apps that will be useful here in Korea. I was wondering if anyone would be able to suggest the best apps for these purposes:
1. Text phones in the USA from my phone in a way that is both free and they can easily reply to.
2. Seoul Subway App (With travel times, etc.) IN ENGLISH. I'm thinking something like this but on my phone. http://www.smrt.co.kr/Train/Subwaymap/Eng/Subwaymap.jsp
3. Seoul Bus App - Something that just tells me what bus I need to take to get where I want to go.
4. Translator app - Whatever is best
5. Anything else you guys think is useful |
1. Kakao talk is popular here for (essentially) free texting. Pretty sure you can use it internationally too.
2. The only good and up to date ones are in Korean.
3. Unsure.
4. Google translate. Has voice recognition and is pretty fast. Requires an internet connection.
5. Amazon app store. Requires an American everything (address, CC, account) but it allows you to get games despite Korea's silly game regulation. Other nationalities that aren't Korean probably work ok too. They have a free paid app every day! |
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denverdeath
Joined: 21 May 2005
Location: Boo-sahn
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:36 am Post subject: Re: Just got a smart phone, what are some useful apps? |
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| akcrono wrote: |
| Zanniati wrote: |
I just got a Galaxy S phone and I've been looking around for apps that will be useful here in Korea. I was wondering if anyone would be able to suggest the best apps for these purposes:
1. Text phones in the USA from my phone in a way that is both free and they can easily reply to.
2. Seoul Subway App (With travel times, etc.) IN ENGLISH. I'm thinking something like this but on my phone. http://www.smrt.co.kr/Train/Subwaymap/Eng/Subwaymap.jsp
3. Seoul Bus App - Something that just tells me what bus I need to take to get where I want to go.
4. Translator app - Whatever is best
5. Anything else you guys think is useful |
1. Kakao talk is popular here for (essentially) free texting. Pretty sure you can use it internationally too.
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kakaotalk can be used internationally. at least with the iphone, it's best to input ur friend into ur contacts and have them do the same for u prior to installing the app. not sure for an android phone, but u would enter +1(area code) prefix-suffix for an iphone contact. it also now allows u to send short voice and/or video clips.
http://www.kakao.com/talk/en
looks like they have also started beta for android with viber. it's for free calls using VoIP. only use if ur friend has it installed as well or u'll b paying for the calls.
http://viber.com/
it's a bit laggy, but great for the price u pay.
p.s. i think that both r best for a plan that offers unlimited 3G, but u'd likely b fine if u r near/have a good wi-fi signal. |
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SeoulNate
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Hyehwa
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:39 am Post subject: |
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kakao works for android as well but doesn't work for some blackberries.
whatsapp is basically the same thing but works for blackberries as well. However, I think it does cost a buck. |
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Feah
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Jihachul is for Apple, not for Android for some ****** up reason.
I'm still searching for a decent subway map in English for Android. |
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denverdeath
Joined: 21 May 2005
Location: Boo-sahn
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:21 am Post subject: |
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| Feah wrote: |
Jihachul is for Apple, not for Android for some ****** up reason.
I'm still searching for a decent subway map in English for Android. |
there seems to b a lot, but i can't vouch for any of them as i've not used 'em. second one looks a bit better than the first from what i can tell...
http://tinyurl.com/3ut9ywp |
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ssuprnova
Joined: 17 Dec 2010
Location: Saigon
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| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Spend a few hours learning hangeul, the apps in English are out of date and just plain suck most of the time.
Subway - 하철이
Seoul buses - 서울버스정비 (there's also a Gyeonggi-do app, it's awesome since it shows you how many minutes till the next bus)
Maps - Naver Map (Google maps doesn't have nearly as much locations in terms of businesses, etc. and sometimes won't find valid addresses)
Onavo - compresses all data received via 3G (internet feels faster)
CGV app - I can't be bothered to deal with their atrocious website so I use the app instead. Unfortunately I haven't been able to figure out how to get tickets yet.
Kindle/Stanza/iBooks - I always have a light read loaded up for when I'm commuting. Also, TEDTalks app and BBC News app for the same reason.
As other people already mentioned - KakaoTalk, Skype, and Google Translate. |
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