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Android Software Thread - Tasty Desserts, Tastier Apps
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Is 2.2 supposed to have bluetooth voice-command? If we can get this, I would be able to access anything on my phone via my car handsfree kit. It seems like a pretty simple thing to add, and it opens up the already strong voice-command features on the phone. Are there any apps that allow this? PEACE.
Macho Madness
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Hey, Droid Eris 2.1 Update rollout happening NOW. Not sure if anyone on GAF has one, but good to know!
CurlySaysX
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has anyone used the snesemulator with the Wii remote? if so how do manage game controls considering the snes has 6 action buttons and the wiimote only has 2.
somesang
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Question for mint.com users, I got the app installed and was wondering if I can make it update via the app instead of logging onto the site.
It refreshes on the app, but it's not as current as I'd like, I have to go into the site and click on the actual account and it'll refresh giving me the transactions.
Sorry if that's a little too vague or it's been asked, I slightly combed through the thread but didn't see too much.
It refreshes on the app, but it's not as current as I'd like, I have to go into the site and click on the actual account and it'll refresh giving me the transactions.
Sorry if that's a little too vague or it's been asked, I slightly combed through the thread but didn't see too much.
http://techcrunch.com/2010/05/13/ex...-tethering-wifi-hotspot-to-android-2-2-froyo/
is this old? new to me - awesome
is this old? new to me - awesome
CrayzeeCarl
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I think that's bysomesang said:
terrible
CrayzeeCarl said:
Mint is great but it still has its issues. Having to go to the website to refresh the accounts just so the app can be up to date is one.
Another is the fact that it doesnt take into account any of your pending transcactions. Theres no "Current Balance" and "Available Balance" columns like I see on most bank websites these days. If you debit a few things, your balance on the website isnt even up to date until those transactions become finalized sometimes 2-3 days later. It doesnt make sense to me since my bank shows pending transactions and subtracts them from my available balance usually within an hour of the transaction.
If mint fixes these two issues, I think it would be perfect.
https://wwws.mint.com/support.event Go here and complain. Theres several topics on these issues already and mint claims to be working on some of them, though its been over a year since the complaints started and it hasnt been fixed yet.
Yep, saw it this morning. Seems there's a number of outlets who have gotten their hands on n1's with 2.2 onboard. I think we're going to get a series of "leaks" like this for the next week, leading up to Google IO.gcubed said:
Android 2.2 List updated (some items rumored, not all confirmed):
- Flash 10.1 Support
- JIT Compiler (significant perf. gains)
- Store apps on card
- New user tutorial
- Search bar now has alternate search options
- Phone and Browser icons added to launch bar
- updated kernel using less internal memory
- Support for FM radio
- Open GL ES 2.0 enhancements
- Automatic App Updates (Enable/Disable)
- Color Trackball support
- Wireless N support
- USB Tethering
- Enable as portable Wifi Hotspot
ThatObviousUser
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Need for Speed Shift is apparently releasing when the Evo comes out. ^_^
Unlike the droid, which is essentially the same phone but cdma, the Milestone's bootloader is signed and no one has managed to crack it. At most we can root it due to a buggy recovery partition, but that's all.jayb said:
When questioned why things turned out so shitty for Milestone users, motorola said the droid will be their only open phone and an exception and if we wanted a development phone we should have bought HTC (I shit you not, they said it like that).
With the stuff coming out right now I doubt anyone will care to spend time trying to crack it. It's my first and last motorola product.
How is Android in general for playing media? More specifically just playing MP3s? I'm looking for a new phone and I'm posting in this thread because Android is at the top of my list (Well actually Windows Mobile 7 is but I can't afford brand new phones and apparently you won't be able to upgrade 6.5 phones to 7)
Threi said:
Well, until yesterday I thought that my old trusty iPhone 2G had better sound quality than my Nexus One. But I got the MW600 bluetooth stereo headsets and it makes my Nexus sound so great. So it depends on what hardware you are using. I presume that any Sony Ericsson Android phone will have great sound quality.
In terms of general media interface, Android needs a face lift. The music player set up is adequate, but it can definitely use some improvements. Some things I like about it, some I don't.
The Gallery app is a step in the right direction, but they need to address this. Hopefully we will get a mayor UI overhaul by 3.0.
Subliminal
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Threi said:
spotify.
kaching said:Say what you will about the stock music player, but at least it lets you create playlists, ON THE DEVICE. What a concept - maybe they should patent that
Shhhh..:lol
Like I said, somethings I really like.
My friend recently gave me like 1,000 mp3s of Rock & Pop songs she wants me to listen to.
Not everything I like, so it's good to be able to just hit the menu and add songs I enjoyed to a specific list (on the go) to revisit later.
kaching said:Say what you will about the stock music player, but at least it lets you create playlists, ON THE DEVICE. What a concept - maybe they should patent that
iphone lets you do that too though (unless that wasn't what you were implying)
one thing i feel is really missing from the ipod app on my iphone is the ability to 'play a song after the current one'.. so kind of creating a playlist on the fly that won't necessarily be saved as 'on the go'
currently the only option is to first create an on-the-go playlist, then add songs to it - which annoys me since i don't want to make a playlist, i just want to be able to select the next song i want to listen to without cutting off the currently playing song
the point of my post: does android allow for something like that? (in its stock app, or otherwise)
I was actually ribbing the iPhone implementation, because it's so awkward for such a simple exercise. Let people create their own playlist, give it their own name and add/remove songs. How hard is that? The on-the-go implementation with the iPhone is just counterintuitive.
But, to the point of your post, No, the stock android app doesn't let you do that either (select and queue the next song). Which is funny, because that's functionality I had on a MD Walkman back in 1999. It's sorta bizarre what gets ommitted from these players.
But, to the point of your post, No, the stock android app doesn't let you do that either (select and queue the next song). Which is funny, because that's functionality I had on a MD Walkman back in 1999. It's sorta bizarre what gets ommitted from these players.
Jamesfrom818
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Sounds like Google is trying to ruin Cyanogen's party with all these cool new features. Next thing you know, we're going to find out 2.2 will let you underclock your phone.
ThatObviousUser
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Nah, you'd need root to underclock. Google's not gonna give that out so easily.
CrayzeeCarl
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I have never understood why over/underclocking is so protected on various devices. Are there legal issues I am unaware of? I realize it can be dangerous, but so can editing the Windows registry. :/Andrex said:
ThatObviousUser
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Yeah but overclocking is dangerous to hardware, which is more expensive and harder to replace. The CPU especially.
Ugh... I wish there was a Canadian hardware list =/. I was going to jump in with a droid (milestone here) but when I heard all the problems the milestone was having, I hesitated. Now I don't know what to do - the nexus one is available in Canada, but it's 500 bucksish straight money... which is a lot!
Achtius said:
That's also part of the problem, I've been trying to save for school for months and months, I really do want a smart phone, but no matter how I try to justify it, I can't do it. If someone were to drop a nexus one in my lap for 100 bucks, and offer me a 50/mo plan, I would take it - short of that... it's hard =/.
Kinitari said:
if u are on any plans atm and the contract is over, try retention...if you say u want to cancel they might offer a better monthly deal.
xtop said:
Can't do much since I get bundle discount with rogers. So either 150$ for xperia or 5xx for nexus one. they don't have anything else that is good =/
Macho Madness
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What are these 'phones that matter'?xtop said:
Jamesfrom818
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thewesker said:
In a very particular order.
1. Nexus One
2. Droid
3. Droid Incredible
gregor7777
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Jamesfrom818 said:
Bolded for HTC Sense UI. See you next year.
Jamesfrom818 said:
HTC fanboys are becoming just as droning as Apple ones.
Sense while neat looks comically naff and busy next to the X10 UXP. Sure Sony's slow updates are a pain, but I'll happily wait to get my 720p video recording as part of the package.
On a different note. I got to try Google Navigation for first time in a friends car at weekend, wow that works great. Accurate to the button.
mckmas8808
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Android 2.2 'Froyo' to include USB tethering, WiFi hotspot functionality
By Vladislav Savov posted May 13th 2010 5:04AM
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WOOOHOOO!!!! Wireless hotspot support for everybody (on 2.2 that is).
By Vladislav Savov posted May 13th 2010 5:04AM
And the good Froyo news just keep flowing in. TechCrunch have flexed their exclusive muscle this morning in revealing their discovery that Android 2.2 will come with built-in tethering and WiFi hotspot support. That means you'll be able to use your phone's 3G internet connection to hook your laptop up to the worldwide webosphere, with a choice of wired or wireless methods. Of course, this dreamy scenario will be subject to the big bad network operators permitting -- or at least not forbidding -- you to do such awesome things with your hardware, but at least we know the goods are being baked into this forthcoming release from Google. Frozen yogurt for all!
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WOOOHOOO!!!! Wireless hotspot support for everybody (on 2.2 that is).
Jamesfrom818
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Raydeen said:
Hey! I put a Motorolla device at #2
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