Let's get an app list going...

[ManBearPig618]

Bing search widget as soon as it gets out of the box...

 

[Jerry Hildenbrand]

Bing search widget as soon as it gets out of the box...

and the Hotmail app.

 

[anon(512898)]

Bing search widget as soon as it gets out of the box...

City ID
V Cast
VZ Navigator

 

[sprunka]

Google: [almost] Any Google App not included by default (like Plus, Music Beta, and Listen ... maybe even Goggles, Sky, and Earth, etc)
Social: Twitter, Plus, FaceBook, IMO, Tumblr, and GetGlue.
Pics: Retro Camera, PhotoBooth
Tunes: Music Beta, Pandora, Slacker, Amazon MP3, Mobo (videos)
Other: Astro, Contapps (maybe), Fancy Widgets, Netflix
Root: ROM Manager, SuperUser, Titanium Backup

 

[jerrod6]

Here are some of my current apps I will install when I get my GN
I am assuming many of the standard Goggle apps will be preloaded:

CNN News
NY times News
Minimalistic text
Le Monde.fr
Plus News reader
Tapatalk
Pandora
Tip calculator
Wall Papers HD
Canon Print(allows Canon printer to print from your phone)
Canon Easy photo print(prints photos from your pic gallery directly to printer)
ColorNotes
ConvertPad unit converter
Google Docs
Google Chrome to Phone
Wiki Mobile
Angry Birds
Multi language Dictionary
Ice Cream Sandwich clock by Juliojs( if the stock clock widget doesn?t look as good as this)
BeWeather
Quick Office Pro



I am going to hold off on some of my installed and/or purchased apps until I use ICS apps for a while, these include:
SwiftKeyx
ADW Launcher and several themes
Dolphin HD browser
Opera Mobile browser

 

[Ricky Babalu]

And FTP
Agenda Widget
PowerAmp
Circle Launcher
Launcher Pro
Light Flow ( If LED is RGB)
Note Everything
Pandora
Simi Clock Widget

 

[goldkear]

Coming with HTC there are a few luxuries I won't be able to do without
Fancy widget - more for function than form
GoSMS or Handcent - only if I don't like the new SMS
Weatherbug pro

that's really the only customization ones i'll need, otherwise just my favorite apps:
Pulse
groupme
netflix
Twicca <--- amazing twitter app (if you only have one account)
google apps (translate, goggles, chrome to phone, etc.)
foursquare
IMDB
Wolfram Alpha
ReadItLater
Skype
Winamp
fruit ninja
pocket god

edit:
Adfree is really selfish in my opinion. similar things in browsers are destroying the internet. so much of the "free" services you take for granted are paid for by advertisers. I used to use an ad blocker untill I became a youtube partner, and now i appreciate what ads do for us as consumers. Same goes for apps, some ads are bull and totally intrusive (especially in some games) but for the most part they are really there to suport the dev that's providing you the apps you love. don't like ads? stop being a cheap-ass and pay the dollar for the full version. end of rant.

 

[Adrynalyne]

Mini Squadron is all I need.

 

[kthomas1]

This will be my first android, so I'm new to the apps game. But so far I see myself getting apps for:

hotmail
facebook
netflix
world radio (to listen to BBC)
ballistics app for the range

 

[dadds27]

1. android central
2. yahoo sports
3. hulu +
4. engadget
5. joystiq
6. twitter
7. wind-up knight
8. espn score center
9. espn FFL 11
10. flashlight
11. reddit mobile
12. atomic bomber
13. ace solitaire
14. bow man
15. doodle bowling

 

[cdf3]

1) Go SMS Pro (SMS app)
2) Documents To Go (Word, Excel, PDF, Spreadsheet app)
3) Dropbox (app for managing Dropbox account)
4) ES File Expolorer (File manager app. Also as Dropbox integration with additional features not found in Dropbox app)
5) ColorNote (Text pad app)
6) Springpad (Note taking app with sync capabilities. Can access files from PC account as well)
7) Our Groceries (Grocery sharing app for multiple platforms, as well as being able to make changes from PC account)
8) Clipper+ (multi-copy & paste app)
9) Docs (Google Docs app)
10) Repligo Reader (PDF app that loads PDF files fast)
11) Screen Off & Lock (App that allows you to put the phone in standby mode without using the Power Button. Helps to save on wear & tear of the Power Button)
12) Tapatalk (Forum app)
13) ScoreMobile (Sports app)
14) Folder Organizer (Organizes apps, contacts, etc and allows them to be organized in folders placed on Homescreen)
15) Amazon App Store (Android app store by Amazon that features a Free App of The Day everyday)
16) Speed Test (Test WiFi & Carrier speed download & upload)
17) WiFinder (WiFi finder app)
18) GBookmark (Save & access webpages to/from Google Bookmarks account)
19) Jorte (Calendar app)
20) MyProfiles (Profile app that allow you to customize your own settings such as Vibrate, Phone Only, Loud, Work, Home, etc.)

 

[Asterdroid]

My must haves:

1. Tasker: Automate everything on your phone. Seriously. Pretty high learning curve, but the website has a lot of pre-made scripts you can load in. This app is the balls.

2. Google Apps: My must-have google apps: Google Docs, Google Goggles, Gmail, Google Sky Map, Google Maps, Google+, Youtube

3. Touchdown by Nitrodesk: For exchange e-mail. I love having tasks integrated.

4. Adobe Flash Player: Pretty self-explanatory

5. Dice Bag: Best dice rolling app I've found. Use it for my weekly D&D game

6. Fantasy Football Monster '11: It's worth the money. Way better than the yahoo-developed fantasy football app.

7. Barcode Scanner: For barcodes and QR codes

8: Keyring: Keep all your key chain rewards cards on your phone and backed up online.

9. Last.fm: My personal favorite music streamer. I love the concept of Pandora, but Last.fm just has a wider selection.

10. Linkedin/Facebook/Twitter: Only installed for syncing purposes

11. Tweetdeck: Best twitter/facebook combo app. Hopefully they add G+ support soon.

12. Netflix: Self-explanatory

13. Note Everything Pro: Best note taking app

14. Slingplayer: If you have a Slingbox, you know how awesome this is.

15. Swype: Still the best keyboard, in my opinion, and I've used them all.

16. Tapatalk: Great for browsing forums, which you probably do if you're reading this

17. Trillian: By far the best instant messaging app. I have tried all of these as well.

18. ScoreMobile: By far the best sports ticker.

There are some other apps that I currently use, but I'm hoping I will be able to do away with once we get ICS because of the base UI improvements. These include LauncherPro Plus, Pure Calendar Widget, and a few others.

 

[anon(392846)]

My must haves:


15. Swype: Still the best keyboard, in my opinion, and I've used them all.

This is the one I'm wondering about...do we know if it will NOT come preinstalled on the GN?

 

[mhmob]

what is best app to download music to my Incredible 2?

 

[Johnly]

If I got a nexus (IMO, the only worthy android device) medscape, sound hound, Some yoga and fitness apps that are in apples market if they are on androids market too. Medscape is premium free though and any professional in the field can find good info in a pinch. By no means is it a substitute for real references, but the interaction checker is decent. Is the nexus here?

 

[Adrynalyne]

This is the one I'm wondering about...do we know if it will NOT come preinstalled on the GN?

Nothing closed source will come preinstalled unless Google makes it.

 

[bakerbert]

Documents to go
NFL Fantasy football app
Yahoo Fantasy Football app
Pandora
Angry Birds
AdFree- when rooted
ESPN score center
4 square
Netflix
HBO to go
Amazon Kindle
Amazon App Store
Xfinity TV
and all the good Google apps that are not on there (street view, star map, earth, ect.)

 

[jerrod6]

Can I purchase Swype from the Android market? I've seen a lot of keyboards but I am not sure they are actually the real Swype.

So far I like SwiftkeyX so I will probably stick with it.

 

[nemov]

Can I purchase Swype from the Android market? I've seen a lot of keyboards but I am not sure they are actually the real Swype.

So far I like SwiftkeyX so I will probably stick with it.

If it's not part of the phone you'll have to sign up for the Swype Beta.

 

[Blitzdroid]

getjar app from getjar.com (An appstore that has a few good apps for free. Tapatalk, tunein radio pro, cut the rope, are all free)
amazon appstore (1 free app a day)
Timeriffic (automatic sets silent/vibrate during sleep and work hours)
Tapatalk (browse this forum and other forums in a friendlier format)
Tune in radio pro (Hear radio all over the whole)