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pxleyes said:
People still use Dolphin? Get yourself XScope and never look back.


Just uninstalled Seesmic, so take that for what it's worth.
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Shit! Downloading Twitter now. :lol

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Holy hell! Twitter is one of the most polished Android Apps I have ever seen!!! It puts Facebook to shame!!
 
What's the best news app people are using? Particularly one with an awesome widget.

I've tried Express News but I don't really like the way the feeds are displayed in the widget (too small). I wish HTC had a built in one for the Incredible like they do with Friend Stream.
 
I will vouch for xscope. It is so amazing and customizable, stable, functional, and so worth the paid price. This is the only app I have paid for. It took some getting used to display-wise, but after that process, it has been a good transition from the stock browser app.

The second paid one will be ChompSMS... Twitter is nice too, I just want a sync for status updates between that and Facebook.
 
joesmokey said:
What's the best news app people are using? Particularly one with an awesome widget.

I've tried Express News but I don't really like the way the feeds are displayed in the widget (too small). I wish HTC had a built in one for the Incredible like they do with Friend Stream.
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2.1 stock news app and widget, newsy for video (1cast is cool too)
 
where are the droid games compared to the iPhone? i have the Nexus, and i'm killing for decent iPhone like game. that snapdragon is gone to waste.
 
I love xScope, but is it just me or does it simply not work with Youtube? The way I remember the stock browser working is that it would switch to the youtube app when given a link... I feel like it's a very important feature, so what can we do?
 
Gabyskra said:
I love xScope, but is it just me or does it simply not work with Youtube? The way I remember the stock browser working is that it would switch to the youtube app when given a link... I feel like it's a very important feature, so what can we do?
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I just checked to make sure. But when clicking on a YouTube link it asks if I want to play the video or download it. It plays the video in the YouTube app. I have not really tested the download feature yet.
 
the skyfire browser really works good on some flash video sites...

I managed to load up some streaming one piece and eps of 24.... my post from the other thread:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394142
works on liveleak.com watching people fall and hurt themselves for my amusement on the go is now possible!

ostrich attack!: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=25d_1272659107

chat roulette killer: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3f9_1272703990


also works on my fav streaming anime sites but I'm not sure if its ok to post those links here...one piece on my phone!
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also the subs on OP were readable and I didnt need to do any resizing...worked great on my droid.
 
I heard there was a location based app that changed settings based on the location where you were IE: Work, home etc. What's the name of this?

DCX
 
Gouken said:
where are the droid games compared to the iPhone? i have the Nexus, and i'm killing for decent iPhone like game. that snapdragon is gone to waste.
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Speedx 3de, caligo chase, abduction, zenonia, asphalt 5 and anything by polarbit such as raging thunger 2, space physics...the games are there.
 
What are the pro's to using other browsers? I'm really digging the default browser that comes with the Incredible.

I downloaded Opera because I had always found it faster on my friend's BB. (Plus I read all the speed reports) But all in all, I really find the default browser smooth and easy to use.
 
Looks like 2.1 is going out to both Sprint phones. You have to sideload it though, Sprint doesn't do OTA for anyone other than Palm.
 
My contract just expired with Sprint, so now i'm basically down to deciding on the Palm Pre or an Android phone. I pretty much like WebOS enough that i'll take the pre over an android phone, UNLESS game support and homebrew are vastly superior on android. Is this the case? They have some great homebrew for the pre, plus it seems like there are some good iphone game ports. How's the situation with android?
 
Wait for the sprint evo imo, if you can wait, I think its being released in june.

I cant wait for the 2.1 update for my hero but at the same time im not so excited because its probobly still going to be laggy, but I welcome the new features and apps.

I have been running fresh rom for months now and it blows the stock rom out the window but at the same time it still has lag issues, the one big lag issue for me is listening to music and then loading another app, the music will skip for a second or two, so annoying. I guess thats what happens when you run on old hardware, I cant wait for the evo!
 
Pandoracell said:
My contract just expired with Sprint, so now i'm basically down to deciding on the Palm Pre or an Android phone. I pretty much like WebOS enough that i'll take the pre over an android phone, UNLESS game support and homebrew are vastly superior on android. Is this the case? They have some great homebrew for the pre, plus it seems like there are some good iphone game ports. How's the situation with android?
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I feel as though Android is on the verge of exploding- it's already exploding as I type this. (Look up a recent mobile web traffic report)

I would bet developers are scrambling to create apps to capitalize on the growing Android userbase. So much money to be made! Webos on the otherhand... I wouldn't want to be left high and dry apps wise.
 
Pandoracell said:
My contract just expired with Sprint, so now i'm basically down to deciding on the Palm Pre or an Android phone. I pretty much like WebOS enough that i'll take the pre over an android phone, UNLESS game support and homebrew are vastly superior on android. Is this the case? They have some great homebrew for the pre, plus it seems like there are some good iphone game ports. How's the situation with android?
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WebOS has like 200 apps last I heard.

Android just crossed 50,000. :P

Not saying anything about quality, but it's clear where the developer support is going.
 
Andrex said:
WebOS has like 200 apps last I heard.

Android just crossed 50,000. :P

Not saying anything about quality, but it's clear where the developer support is going.
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And if they start consistently pumping out polished quality apps such as the official Twitter one we are in for a good trend to follow.
 
New to Android here, I'm shocked to find that everything Facebook-related sucks ass. Why couldn't they just clone the iPhone app?

The twitter app is beautiful, but I don't use twitter..
 
SolidSquirrel said:
New to Android here, I'm shocked to find that everything Facebook-related sucks ass. Why couldn't they just clone the iPhone app?

The twitter app is beautiful, but I don't use twitter..
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Facebook didn't like Android in the beginning. There were leaks of them calling Android a joke. They're close with Apple and buddies with Palm, so they have better stuff, for example webOS has or is getting support for FB Video, and I don't believe that's even on iPhone yet. As Android got more popular, FB has been fixing up the app, but they're building on top of the crappy app foundation when they really should just start new.

It's honestly more good than bad, but having used the iPhone app, it annoys me. I switch between the FB app and the Touch website depending on my mood. Idk, it's whatever. The Facebook picture and status syncing within the OS is pretty awesome, though. So's the ability to hop to someone's profile when you're texting them with two touches. There's good and bad.
 
Andrex said:
WebOS has like 200 apps last I heard.

Android just crossed 50,000. :P

Not saying anything about quality, but it's clear where the developer support is going.
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more like 2,000+
 
OK...I bought xscope. When I originally bought my Nexus I remember using this browser but it didn't impress me...but now? I was blown away by how it handles tabs and how fast it is.

Thanks for the heads up on this browser.
Fennec is way to early in development for me to use on a daily basis.
 
wiid said:
more like 2,000+
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Yeah, official, plus there is a ton of homebrew. I honestly haven't had a whole lot of time to mess with Android, and I don't know that i'll be able to shell out for the EVO if it's more than $200 on contract, so is the Hero alright, hardware wise?
 
jonnybryce said:
Facebook didn't like Android in the beginning. There were leaks of them calling Android a joke. They're close with Apple and buddies with Palm, so they have better stuff, for example webOS has or is getting support for FB Video, and I don't believe that's even on iPhone yet. As Android got more popular, FB has been fixing up the app, but they're building on top of the crappy app foundation when they really should just start new.

It's honestly more good than bad, but having used the iPhone app, it annoys me. I switch between the FB app and the Touch website depending on my mood. Idk, it's whatever. The Facebook picture and status syncing within the OS is pretty awesome, though. So's the ability to hop to someone's profile when you're texting them with two touches. There's good and bad.
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I find that the Facebook app doesn't update notifications as quickly as the mobile site. I usually only use it if I'm going to make a status update when I'm not near my laptop.
 
Pandoracell said:
Yeah, official, plus there is a ton of homebrew. I honestly haven't had a whole lot of time to mess with Android, and I don't know that i'll be able to shell out for the EVO if it's more than $200 on contract, so is the Hero alright, hardware wise?
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It's alright but not great.
 
Andrex said:
It's alright but not great.
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hmm alright, thanks.

Meh, this whole situation sucks. It just doesn't seem like I can get an ideal phone. Ah well. Probably just wait a month and save for the EVO.
 
joesmokey said:
What's the best news app people are using? Particularly one with an awesome widget.

I've tried Express News but I don't really like the way the feeds are displayed in the widget (too small). I wish HTC had a built in one for the Incredible like they do with Friend Stream.
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I use NewsRob, but I don't think they have a widget. I love it.
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I use Fbook, which I understand is no longer available, but it doesn't get updated anyways, so I haven't really checked facebook on my phone anymore.

A great multi-purposed app is pixelpipe, which allows you to upload pics/vids and change statuses on multiple sites from your phone. I use it to update my twitter/facebook statuses and to upload photos to my fotki and facebook, or videos to youtube and facebook.
 
SimleuqiR said:
OK...I bought xscope. When I originally bought my Nexus I remember using this browser but it didn't impress me...but now? I was blown away by how it handles tabs and how fast it is.

Thanks for the heads up on this browser.
Fennec is way to early in development for me to use on a daily basis.
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This! Xscope is incredible and deserves a shot by anyone in this thread.
 
Has anyone had problems using the Gaf Webapp and XScope? Sometimes clicking on spoilers to reveal them doesnt work...


Also, does anyone know how I can get a music stream URL to play? I tried putting it in playlists, using different players (stock, Tunewiki, Mixrpg or whatever, and a few others) but it seems like all I could do was connect to preexisting shoutcast stations.

Thanks!
 
zedge said:
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2010/05/looking-for-an-addictive-game-try-antigen/

Looks interesting, trying the free one.

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Just played the whole first level.. may buy full one. Very good game, very polished. Probably one of the best games I have played on Android. Good games like this are few and far between sadly on Android.
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Just tried this and have to give a big thumbs down to the way the gamepad is implemented for movement. That SHOULD NOT be a playable area of the screen and it seems like the sensitivity is cranked too high.
 
Questions about two different apps. Both of these problems came after my phone randomly restarted (no other problems that I have noticed):

Scoreboard: I can still see all of my favorites, but the only way to get them to come up on the widget is to go into each league and have the app see them. I'd prefer not to do that if there is an easy way to sync the program.

SNESoid: I have the free version and played a bit of Super Metroid. It kept a save file of exactly where I was a couple of minuted into the game, but now it is gone. Anyone have any experience with this (Note: not a save state from the app, but a save within the game)? I am considering playing a longer RPG and don't want to lose a save.

Also, does anyone know of a way to look through the file system?
 
prodystopian said:
Questions about two different apps. Both of these problems came after my phone randomly restarted (no other problems that I have noticed):

Scoreboard: I can still see all of my favorites, but the only way to get them to come up on the widget is to go into each league and have the app see them. I'd prefer not to do that if there is an easy way to sync the program.

SNESoid: I have the free version and played a bit of Super Metroid. It kept a save file of exactly where I was a couple of minuted into the game, but now it is gone. Anyone have any experience with this (Note: not a save state from the app, but a save within the game)? I am considering playing a longer RPG and don't want to lose a save.

Also, does anyone know of a way to look through the file system?
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SNES emulator: some of those apps make you pay to get a premium version that lets you save. Dunno about that particular one.

File browsing: download Astro File Manager. It's great.
 
SolidSquirrel said:
SNES emulator: some of those apps make you pay to get a premium version that lets you save. Dunno about that particular one.

File browsing: download Astro File Manager. It's great.
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SNESoid premium allows for save states in the emulator, but I am asking about losing saved information from within the ROM (not saved states from the emulator).

Thanks! I heard about that before I got the phone, but forgot.
 
Holy Jesus Evernote is powerful! :lol
So excited to start making voicememos whenever I get a random idea.
 
prodystopian said:
Questions about two different apps. Both of these problems came after my phone randomly restarted (no other problems that I have noticed):

Scoreboard: I can still see all of my favorites, but the only way to get them to come up on the widget is to go into each league and have the app see them. I'd prefer not to do that if there is an easy way to sync the program.

SNESoid: I have the free version and played a bit of Super Metroid. It kept a save file of exactly where I was a couple of minuted into the game, but now it is gone. Anyone have any experience with this (Note: not a save state from the app, but a save within the game)? I am considering playing a longer RPG and don't want to lose a save.

Also, does anyone know of a way to look through the file system?
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As I recall, GameBoid is the only emulator by that guy that lets you keep normal game saves for the free version (dunno if that has changed or not). You need to buy the premium versions of the other ones to save.
 
pxleyes said:
MINT is out!

Search Mint. You know what to do.
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Awesome! I have not check my Mint account since I stop using my iPhone. :lol

FYI, if you are using Swiftkey Keyboard the PASSCODE input does not seem to work. I had to revert back to stock Android Keyboard in order to enter my passcode. Not sure if it affects other keyboards.
 
Jeez, xscope is incredible now. Love how it looks like chrome in tabbed mode, and I was converted by the "swipe for notification bar" feature.

What does the paid version get you?
 
Hawkian said:
Jeez, xscope is incredible now. Love how it looks like chrome in tabbed mode, and I was converted by the "swipe for notification bar" feature.

What does the paid version get you?
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Task manager, file browser and you can open files directly from the Downloads tab. Otherwise, you have to go into a file browser app and open it from /sdcard/xScope/downloads. Honestly, the dev deserves the money, but he should sweeten the paid version if he wants to get paid. It's not that tempting to me.
 
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