[Desire Themes and Apps] warlordxxx:
Well after owning my desire for a few weeks i have noticed that i keep coming here to look at the appbrain lists and then having to click the link to see what the apps actually do besides that there are lots and lots of pages to scan through to get the apps you actually need/want. So i thought why not put a page together to help all the n00bs like myself out and have all the apps plus a description in one thread

Post 1! Pure Apps .. applications with a function

Post 2! Games .. something to get those fingers tapping

Post 3! Customization .. apps that will make your homescreen or other apps look like you want them too

So here it is

XDA-Developers

Read post and send PM's on our beloved XDA no app list would be complete without it!

FREE

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Handcent

SMS & MMS tool with more options than The standard sms app including popups And LED notifications.

FREE

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SMS popup

A more lightweight (but less feature rich) SMS and MMS tool. Receive an SMS get a popup with quick reply!. Free version has no features disabled so added the donate version link if you like it send a little their way to support them.

FREE / Donate

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LED me know

LED and sound notifications for all sort Of apps from sms to mms.

FREE

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SWYPE

Typing app that allows you to type words without removing your finger from the screen SWYPing from one letter to the next. Very accurate faster for a lot of users . Use anywhere with an on screen keyboard. Current version is BETA and requires e-mail on phone to register.Note BETA testing is currently open to a certain amount of users.

FREE

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Astro

Simple easy to use file explorer with bluetooth support , file search , task manager and app manager all in one. Two version available free or paid . Free is ad supported but fully functional.

FREE / $3.99

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Alarm clock plus v2

Want more than the standard 3 alarms - This app does just that with an extensive features list. Again free and paid versions are available. Free version is also ad supported.

FREE / $1.79

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Alarm Klock

Another alarm clock app with slide to dismiss. Not quite as many features as Alarm clock plus (no math to turn off etc) but if all you want is a simple alarm then this is the way to go.Totally free app no adds and a nice slide to dismiss feature.

--Thanks to JonasKP --

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Vizbattery

Adds a battery widget to a homescreen to see the % amount left in your battery. Newest version removed GPS tracking - wasn't really needed but allowed users to start GPS through the widget but now no longer supported.

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There are lots of apps for doing this type of thing so i will add any more you have at request.

Tasker

Automate your tasks with almost unlimited combinations. Set it to turn on your GPS at home time and text your other half to get the tea ready when you get home turn off GPS and internet and connect to wifi instead. Tasker is not a free app but is worth every penny once set up. WARNING Tasker has a severe learning curve attached to it - See attached website before you buy to ensure you can make it work for you!

$6:30

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SKYPE

If you haven't used SKYPE online already it is a very cheap alternative to making a phone call using the internet. It does cost to make calls to a landline but is a free app and a SKYPE to SKYPE call will cost you very little data. If you are on an unlimited data plan you can SKYPE to SKYPE all day long.

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MSN talk

Not official but still very good app for MSN (live messenger) free and paid versions available - paid version allows sending of files.

FREE / $4.72

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Solo (lite)

Solo is an app to play guitar on your phone can't get much of a tune going myself but if you have quick fingers then give it a go.Limited - free version and paid version available.Paid version comes with more guitars and a few more functions.

FREE / $3.95

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Google Goggles

Want to know anything about something in front of you? . Take a photo with google goggles and it searches the internet for you can even use to find stuff cheaper.Will also scan QR barcodes to get your apps quicker.

FREE

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Tapatalk

Widely used forum app. Helps you manage and control usernames and passwords and gives you lots of extras like uploading pictures etc. This is a paid for only app so only really useful if you use forums a lot or just don't like logging in every time.

$2.96

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1-click cleaner

Not quite 1-click unles you are rooted this app will show you all the apps that are using cache files so you can clean each cache - will also clean up your sms. Handy to free up some space

FREE

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Google Maps

Ok so you're going to say "but iv'e already got google maps on my desire" , well you are correct you do have it on your desire but the reason i mention it here is that some versions of google maps don't or won't tell you there is an update out even when logged into the market. So it goes into my app list just to make you aware you can search for and update from the market.

FREE

No link as everyone knows what it does!!

Tip: Update streetview at the same time

Vplayer

This video player literally blew my mind copy video files to your sd card and play them. Works amazingly well on all popular formats. Once you see the quality of the video it's well worth the money.

FREE TRIAL ($4.75 to unlock)

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This is by no means a complete listing so please feel free to offer up your favourite apps or some that you wish you had found when you first started using your desire and i will add them up.

Please don't post any task killers as they are not needed by the android o/s and more often than not do more harm than good so i'm afraid i won't be adding them up here.