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[TommyT]

Jump Desktop is free on Amazon App Store today (normally 9.99)

Basically a remote PC app like SplashTop. Downloaded it but haven't tried it yet.

Might try it out. I recently picked up TeamViewer and it's been working great.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Jump Desktop is free on Amazon App Store today (normally 9.99)

Basically a remote PC app like SplashTop. Downloaded it but haven't tried it yet.

came here to post this.

also, Beautiful Widgets freemium version is now on Google Play

 

[Wendel Clark]

Twitter update doesn't remember where you were on your feed when you reopen it. Very annoying.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Are there any music players that are compatible with Google Music storage?

 

[The Faceless Master]

Are there any music players that are compatible with Google Music storage?

just Google Play Music

 

[Victory Red]

Twitter update doesn't remember where you were on your feed when you reopen it. Very annoying.

I find Falcon Pro far superior than Twitter.

I just hate the way Twitter (on all mobile platforms) lets a person's post bunch together as one wall of text of the same color.

TweetList Pro (iOS) and Falcon Pro (Android) do a great job of breaking up a person's post so you can distinguish between who said what when it comes to retweets and comments.

 

[Blackhead]

I find Falcon Pro far superior than Twitter.

I just hate the way Twitter (on all mobile platforms) lets a person's post bunch together as one wall of text of the same color.

TweetList Pro (iOS) and Falcon Pro (Android) do a great job of breaking up a person's post so you can distinguish between who said what when it comes to retweets and comments.

You can't distinguish between the Twitter avatars and usernames? That's more than enough for me. The reason I don't like Falcon Pro timeline is because it doesn't allow tapping directly on links. Falcon Pro requires two or more steps that would take only one in the Twitter app.

 

[Victory Red]

You can't distinguish between the Twitter avatars and usernames? That's more than enough for me. The reason I don't like Falcon Pro timeline is because it doesn't allow tapping directly on links. Falcon Pro requires two or more steps that would take only one in the Twitter app.

If the tweet consists of a Post, another user, their original message, and a link. Its very hard to distinguish whats going on and who said who.

Falcon Pro does a good job of complicated posts being legible

 

[3phemeral]

Are there any music players that are compatible with Google Music storage?

just Google Play Music

They both require root though. I've never tried them, but here are two options:

[APP][4.0+][ROOT][0.9.5 BETA] GMusicFS: play cloud Google Music in music players apps

Playlist syncing notes

• Synced playlists are automatically appended [gfs] to their name so they can be distinguished from local playlists in music players

• the Sync button now proposes to Sync albums or playlists or both. Syncing playlists only is valid if albums were synced first.

• During playlist sync, if some tracks are missing it will state so and propose to do a full sync (Albums + playlists)
• syncing playlists with Settings > Track limit not set to 0 may result in incomplete playlists, as playlist tracks will refer to missing files

• the Clean button removes playlist entries from the Android media database

The goal is to bring Google Music streaming support to most third party music players like Poweramp, PlayerPro, n7player...
From the point of view of these apps, Google Music tracks will look like regular files that can be played.
I you ever wanted to play Google Music with something else than the Google Music app, that should fit the bill.

This is the first beta release. Make sure to read the Help section within the app as it contains very important usage info (especially on Android 4.2+) and music player specific initial setup.

For quick testing, I suggest that before initially choosing your google account and syncing, you first limit the number of tracks to 50 or 100 in Settings > Track Limit. That will make a quick testing of the app faster.

At this point it was only tested on a Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 running stock 4.2.2, as well as on an older device running CM10 (4.1.2).

Feedback and bug reports are of course welcome ! If it works for you please report your device, Android version, ROM and music player.

Requirements

• a rooted device running Android 4.0+ on ARM CPU. Root is necessary for mounting the filesystem
  
• A kernel supporting FUSE filesystems (should be the case of all 4.0+ kernel)
• SuperSU
• Some music uploaded to the Google Music service
• A compatible third party music player. Tested working with Poweramp, Winamp, PlayerPro, n7player. Should work with most players using the Android MediaPlayer API or ffmpeg. Doesn't work with Deadbeef and XenoAmp.
• A stable network connection as GMusicFS does currently very little buffering

Google Play Music+ v1.1

Rethemed - The light version is rethemed to match other Google apps. That means a white background, dark text, and a dark action bar. The dark version is, well, dark. Either way, Tron is dead.

Consistent Horizontal Mode - Horizontal mode has been completely demolished; it works the same way portrait does now, just, you know, rotated. That means swipe tabs instead of a drop down, vertical scrolling instead of horizontal, and a text-based list views for everything instead of album art thumbnails. Music works and feels like a normal app now. You might not notice this one because it makes so much sense, but compare it to the stock app.

Consistent Recent Songs - This one is still a little experimental, but the idea is to turn Recent Songs into a text-based list view like everything else. It’s currently missing dividing lines, but it’s coming along nicely.

Selectable Offline Storage - Move the offline storage wherever you want. It opens up a text box and you can type in a path. Messing this up would probably be bad. You can find it in the settings. (Thanks to Christian Brüggemann for this.)

TouchWiz Multi-Window Compatibility - Listen to music while doing other stuff. You’ll have to reboot after installing for this to work. (Thanks to Christian Brüggemann for this, too.)

Nothing Is Broken - Syncing with Google works, streaming works, offline storage works. It won't hurt your songs, playlists, or anything else. It works just like the stock app, but better.

Installation Instructions

You need root.

Remove all other versions of Google Music - That means the APK in /data/app and the one in /system/app. They’ll usually be called “Music2.apk” or “com.google.android.music.apk” - look for gold headphones. Any installation errors are probably due to you not removing all other versions of Music. (alternatively, use something like Titanium Backup.)

If You Want TouchWiz’s Multi-Window To Work, reboot your phone.

To Download: See the attachments at the bottom of the post. It's just an APK. Sideload it.

I might actually try Google Music+ when I get the chance to.

 

[Ragus]

Is it normal for Dolphin to be such a battery hog? Even when I close it, battery usage still shows Dolphin using 17–21%. What the fuck?

 

[Victory Red]

Is it normal for Dolphin to be such a battery hog? Even when I close it, battery usage still shows Dolphin using 17–21%. What the fuck?

Its been fine for me, when I close it its gone. I got rid of chrome because I heard that was a hog

 

[Goldrush]

For the two or three that still have the Evo 3D, there's an app that let you use 3D live wallpaper. Came out last year, but just found out about it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.hj200.evo3dwallpaper

 

[navanman]

For those who use Viber as Skype, WhatApp alternative, the app got a Holo light update today which looks great as it was based on the iOS version previously.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...o-clad-makeover-releases-desktop-application/

Music player called "Now Playing" released recently. Looks exactly like the Google Music re-design that should be rolled out with new version of Android.
It costs just over a dollar and is getting daily updates at the moment.

 

[Groof]

Music player called "Now Playing" released recently. Looks exactly like the Google Music re-design that should be rolled out with new version of Android.
It costs just over a dollar and is getting daily updates at the moment.

https://lh6.ggpht.com/gkH-Pck2lsh137jVy56xE8dHCAfkM0rGDjLMYFSLx_S1buiJZqHIeshFBGrzBgUIkOI[IMG]

[IMG]https://lh5.ggpht.com/dQyMIb5HISIdYdoTdYLwUNRn7bB16Owhl1rojQ4mshW3qbCZFjqEhO6jUAMU6ZYdtjw[IMG][/QUOTE]

Been using this app since beta and it's pretty barebones. Still though, it looks pretty, does the job and does everything I need, but if you're looking for features this is not the app for you. It still has some bugs and kinks here and there though, but the dev is real quick with updates so that's a huge plus.

 

[kaskade]

Shuttle+ has been out and is pretty much the same thing and seems to have more features. There's a free version.

The premium has different themes and stuff. I've been using that and iSyncr in replace of my iPod.

 

[Hieberrr]

For those who use Viber as Skype, WhatApp alternative, the app got a Holo light update today which looks great as it was based on the iOS version previously.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...o-clad-makeover-releases-desktop-application/

Music player called "Now Playing" released recently. Looks exactly like the Google Music re-design that should be rolled out with new version of Android.
It costs just over a dollar and is getting daily updates at the moment.

It looks really nice, but the EQ is so broken. I recommend doubletwist until that is fixed.

 

[Blackhead]

What's the app(s) for doing autologin to wifi hotspots that use a browser sign-in page?

 

[bob page]

For those who use Viber as Skype, WhatApp alternative, the app got a Holo light update today which looks great as it was based on the iOS version previously.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...o-clad-makeover-releases-desktop-application/

Music player called "Now Playing" released recently. Looks exactly like the Google Music re-design that should be rolled out with new version of Android.
It costs just over a dollar and is getting daily updates at the moment.

It's basically just a reskin of Apollo and suffers from the same bugs.

I definitely prefer Shuttle.

 

[AndyD]

Is there an app to edit the apps that apear when you click "share" in an app? Or reorder what pops up?

Hmm, found this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andmadesoft.share

Any feedback?

 

[Marty Chinn]

Is there an app to edit the apps that apear when you click "share" in an app? Or reorder what pops up?

A quick Google shows this:

http://blog.laptopmag.com/edit-share-menu-android

Dunno if it's the best, but it looks like at least it exists so there are probably other options too.

 

[AndyD]

Hmm, tried for a few minutes and it adds itself to the menu in other apps, then triggering the custom short list, rather than actually removing the lists and replacing it. It seems from reading about it that it would have to be an Android feature at some point to be universally changed.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Hmm, tried for a few minutes and it adds itself to the menu in other apps, then triggering the custom short list, rather than actually removing the lists and replacing it. It seems from reading about it that it would have to be an Android feature at some point to be universally changed.

Just set it as the default share app by choosing to "always" use it. Then it will automatically go to the short custom list.

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

What's the app(s) for doing autologin to wifi hotspots that use a browser sign-in page?

Bumping this as I need to know too... Anyone?

 

[erpg]

Just bought two apps today:

SF Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.alamoapps.launcher
Robird: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aaplab.android.robird

SF Launcher is discounted during its beta (and crashes aside, I'm having a great time with it). Robird feels a lot faster than my previous Twitter client, so I figured a buck wasn't much to worry about.

 

[Blackhead]

Anyone use something similar to (or this exact one): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidyou.wifiloginnew&hl=en

I'm looking for something to handle the authentication to my work network so I am not always stuck being 'connected' to the network, but without any actual connectivity until I login via the web interface.

Bumping this as I need to know too... Anyone?

Did you try it? Here's another alternative: https://play.google.com/store/apps/....wifiwebloginappactivate&feature=related_apps
If you haven't taken the plunge yet I'll give them a go myself.

 

[AndyD]

Just set it as the default share app by choosing to "always" use it. Then it will automatically go to the short custom list.

I did and it works in Chrome. But not in say Quickpic and other apps.

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

Did you try it? Here's another alternative: https://play.google.com/store/apps/....wifiwebloginappactivate&feature=related_apps
If you haven't taken the plunge yet I'll give them a go myself.

I just picked up the $.99 one. Seems to work pretty well. Easy to setup, and I just turned my phone off and then on again and I've been logged into my work wifi mystically.

 

[VoxPop]

So is there an app that lets you save complete homescreen/launcher set ups? I get bored easily and it would be great if I could seamlessly switch between different set ups.

 

[Blackhead]

Woo. Viber got an update. Holo design et al

I just picked up the $.99 one. Seems to work pretty well. Easy to setup, and I just turned my phone off and then on again and I've been logged into my work wifi mystically.

Nice. I'll try the other one and let you know how it goes.

 

[The Faceless Master]

So is there an app that lets you save complete homescreen/launcher set ups? I get bored easily and it would be great if I could seamlessly switch between different set ups.

iirc none of them save widgets due to Android permissions and whatnot...

 

[Blackhead]

I just picked up the $.99 one. Seems to work pretty well. Easy to setup, and I just turned my phone off and then on again and I've been logged into my work wifi mystically.

Yeah the $.99 is very fast. It does it in the background and is signed in before I've even unlocked the phone! Not sure how that works out for battery life... The other one I got as well. It's slightly slicker and offers supports for multiple different wifi access points. I'll stick with the second one but if you don't need the extra features then no point in spending the extra money

 

[rubbishmonkey]

So is there an app that lets you save complete homescreen/launcher set ups? I get bored easily and it would be great if I could seamlessly switch between different set ups.

Buzz Launcher could be an option (i've only briefly used it) but it kinda does that in a somewhat limited way....

Compatible with 'Minimalistic Text', 'Zooper Widget Pro', 'Battery Widget Z'

and their own Buzz Custom Widget.

 

[| Praxis |]

Ignore...

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

Yeah the $.99 is very fast. It does it in the background and is signed in before I've even unlocked the phone! Not sure how that works out for battery life... The other one I got as well. It's slightly slicker and offers supports for multiple different wifi access points. I'll stick with the second one but if you don't need the extra features then no point in spending the extra money

Oh, good to know about that. This actually is kind of an issue... Might just pick it up too.

But I got to work today and the $.99 version logged me in again pretty seamlessly.

 

[poppabk]

Anyone know of a camcorder app that films in landscape all the time? I know it will be cropped from max resolution but I am ok with that.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Anyone know of a camcorder app that films in landscape all the time? I know it will be cropped from max resolution but I am ok with that.

you mean even when you hold the device in portrait and it just crops like 70% of the screen?

 

[Dazzla]

Woo. Viber got an update. Holo design et al



Nice. I'll try the other one and let you know how it goes.

Viber is actually really nice now. I was forced to use it because my other half used it with her family but it's actually quite pleasant to use now. On top of that the desktop client gives it an iMessage quality as well, full synchronisation of messages across desktop and mobile which is nice.

 

[VoxPop]

Buzz Launcher could be an option (i've only briefly used it) but it kinda does that in a somewhat limited way....



and their own Buzz Custom Widget.

Thanks I tried this but not a fan of the launcher itself =(

 

[Victory Red]

When I'm listening to music via Bluetooth my notifications interrupt the music.

How can I stop this?

 

[jokkir]

When I'm listening to music via Bluetooth my notifications interrupt the music.

How can I stop this?

I think you can make the ringer/notification volume to silent and the music won't stop when you get a text or something.

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

When I'm listening to music via Bluetooth my notifications interrupt the music.

How can I stop this?

Tasker can probably do exactly this.

 

[FiRez]

Is PowerAmp the best music player still?

I haven't used Android since 2.1 and I just got a Note 2.

 

[Bboy AJ]

When I'm listening to music via Bluetooth my notifications interrupt the music.

How can I stop this?

It's bullshit, that's what. I don't understand why Google even started it like that in the first place.

 

[poppabk]

you mean even when you hold the device in portrait and it just crops like 70% of the screen?

Yeah that is what I would like, or even just superimpose a landscape frame on the video so that it could be cropped later. Portrait videos are pretty much useless to me, but whenever something interesting happens on the spur of the moment I end up taking the video in portrait before I even realize.

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

It's bullshit, that's what. I don't understand why Google even started it like that in the first place.

Depends on whether you consider your phone a communication device or a media device primarily. I think both are valid points of view (I use mine as a communication device, so I WANT notifications in my ear when listening to media), and Tasker will let you tailor it to your liking.

 

[Victory Red]

Wow, Tasker is pretty great. Sucks you have to pay for it ($3) but it gives you tons of choices.

I have 2 Profiles set up. One sets notifications to Mute when Bluetooth is connected. And one sets notifications to Mute when headphones are plugged in.

 

[Marty Chinn]

It's bullshit, that's what. I don't understand why Google even started it like that in the first place.

I don't think it's bullshit. The iPhone does that too. For some reason it's louder and clear on the iPhone compared to my HTC One where it seems to be barely audible but interrupting the music. I like hearing that I've got a notification about something. It could be something important. Maybe there should be an option for it, but I don't think a notification interrupting your music is something that is so odd or not useful.

 

[Tacitus_]

Any good navigation software that does just turn by turn, but doesn't attempt to synthesize street names? I like to keep my phone in english and the voice synth for google navigation is just horrible - and it also likes to tell me to make a slight turn when I'm just continuing through an intersection.

 

[The Faceless Master]

It's bullshit, that's what. I don't understand why Google even started it like that in the first place.

well, there's always he Samsung way where it plays the notification via the phone speaker and you don't hear it because your headphones are in but everyone else does.

 

[Futureman]

is NHL GameCenter the only way to watch live NHL games on Android?

Trying to figure out if there's a way for me to watch the Penguins playoff game tomorrow. I have GS 4 and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 on AT&T and I subscribe to Comcast cable.