Android-Powered HTC Wildfire

Recently I got myself an Android-powered HTC Wildfire smartphone. Why Android? It's just my preference over the others such as Blackberry or iPhone. Well, some people prefer chicken and some others prefer beef. Why HTC? I just like the way it feels in my hand. As solid as my old Nokia E71. Not to mention that it is good looking as well. Why Wildfire? I would love to get my hands on the Desire but as much as I have the desire to have it, the cost is way too much for me to spend on a phone. Wildfire is the most affordable HTC that runs Android and its specifications are sufficient for my needs. I don't need a shotgun to kill a mosquito, do I?

Running on Android 2.1 Enclair, the Wildfire has been with me for about a month now and I am quite satisfied with its performance and stability. The best feature for me is the integrated address book or People. It links my contacts to their Facebook, Twitter and Flickr, that is if they are using any of those apps. Now I can have their phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and some other infos without me having to key them in manually.

Here are my top 10 Android apps that I am currently using on the phone. If you have any suggestion on any other apps, please leave your comment.

1. Foursquare - Now I can check in with ease!
2. Facebook - Update my status or just see what's the latest postings from my friends.
3. Adhan Alarm - Alert on prayer times and a compass to show the direction of the Kiblat.
4. CIMB Clicks - Check my bank account balance and get the latest currency exchange.
5. ColorNote - An easy and simple way to take and keep notes.
6. Maps - Google maps. Too bad the Google Navigation is not available for Malaysia yet...
7. Waze - Turn by turn navigation. An alternative to Google Navigation and Garmin XT that I have on my E71.
8. Desk Clock - Something to wake me up in the morning.
9. Angry Bird - The most addictive game at the moment!
10. Market - Where the apps above came from. Paid apps not available yet for Malaysia.

There you go! Did I miss any good ones up there? Do let me know okay!