Here's a sick ass app, I think this app deserves its own damn thread..
I dont think its been mentioned yet...
AirDroid
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beN5ctW62V8[/video]
Description
Manage your Android devices on the web, all over the air.
- No USB cable required.
- No driver installation required.
- Same WiFi network or Internet.
- Pure web app, works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Linux.
Simply install AirDroid on your Android and you’ll be able to enjoy the following features on your computer at web.airdroid.com:
- SMS: send and receive individual or group messages.
- Apps: Import and export .apk files.
- Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
- Photos: View and manage photos on Android and transferring photos between Android and computer.
- Music & Videos: Play and manage music & videos on Android and transferring them between Android and computer.
- Ringtones: Set music as ringtone and export any ringtone.
- Contacts: View and edit all the contacts.
- Screenshot: View the real time screen of Android devices, take static screenshots. (root required)
- Camera: See through the lens of both front and back camera, also supports flashlight.
- URL: Push url to Android and open automatically open it with Android browser.
- Clipboard: Share clipboard content between Android and computer.
There are also some very useful features on the Android client, including WiFi tethering, file manager, task manager, etc.
AirDroid philosophies:
- One less cable.
You should be able to connect different devices wirelessly, without the hassles of USB cables.
- One less screen.
You should be able to work or play with one screen, without being distracted by other screens.
- One less worry.
You should be able to locate your Android devices any time, any where, and wipe all personal data if it's lost.
Media coverage:
- PCWorld: “This app allows you to take complete control of your Android device via your computer's Web browser.”
- Gizmodo: “I'm sending text SMS messages from my Android phone via my browser. I can't stress how great that is.”
- Lifehacker: “It's a remarkably comprehensive app, operates securely, and is a free download.”
- Android Police: “It's all the little things, the things that make AirDroid a joy to use, which make it the app of the year.”
Help,feedback and news:
Help Center:
AirDroid | Portal
Twitter
http://Twitter.com/AirDroidTeam
Facebook:
http://Facebook.com/AirDroid
Google+:
http://Gplus.to/AirDroid
Email:
[email protected]
Official Support Forum on XDA:
AirDroid - XDA Forum
Thanks to our enthusiastic users around the world, AirDroid is speaking and learning new languages everyday:
https://crowdin.net/project/airdroid
This app is really the shit.
**edit**
what the video doesnt show is the camera icon...you can turn on the camera...take pictures....switch cameras...turn on the flashlight...
it also has a "find my phone feature"
and just like Google Now it told me how long it would take me to get to work.