Andriod phone

[1977oday22]

Ok, I'm getting into the new age of electronics.
Now I have an andriod phone, I'm lucky that I can answer a call!
I'm a real dummy when it comes to this stuff!
Any tips? Somehow, I would love to have a charter-plotter app.

 

[Sail123]

Welcome to technology today. Once you start apping there is no turning back.

 

[Forrest15112]

Get a bluetooth earbud for calls. I use an iphone and my wife has an android and both of us routinely hang up, mute, call someone else, etc just by putting the screen next to our heads during voice calls. I use a blue ant earbud and it lasts all day long, has voice commands to answer calls, call people, and to pair the device with my phone. It also frees your hand to run those apps while talking on the phone. Easy and safe to use when driving.When an incoming call comes in, it announces the number or caller and then asks me to say "answer" or "ignore". Also, just as important, get a case. Most smart phones are smooth and slick and seem to jump out of your hands. Otter box is a good one. Expensive and bulky, but will survive a dunk in the toilet.

 

[ruidh]

I have a whole tab on my android for marine apps.

I use Marine Weather every time I go out. It does current and tide prediction. Navionics makes a decent chartplotter. BoatUS has an app for members. It sends precise GPS coordinates if you need a tow. I use the app from HurricaneSoftware.com to track hurricanes. Marine Traffic is useful this close to New York Harbor. I use Everytrail to record GPS tracks for sharing.

First Sail of 2012

I also have a dry bag for my phone. I can operate the screen through the bag and the aforementioned bloetooth earbud lets me make and take a call. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___34404

 

[1977oday22]

I'm liking it already!

 

[Chris Bogle]

I use the Navionics app for US & Canada

 

[Blitz]

In addition to apps noted above, I find Tideapp, Raindar, and links to NOAA buoy data very useful.