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[Kong Fisso]

Thanks for the advice, My Nexus gets shit battery life.

Getting friendcaster.

edit: Are there any other widely used apps that I should kill? Twitter or such?

 

[tino]

There is something about playing Grand Theft Auto 3 that was such a monumental impact on gaming back in PS2 days that is now a $.99 app for my cell phone (at a higher HD resolution and smoother IQ no less!) as an adult is kind of surreal.

I brought it just for this reason. I look forward to play COD4 on my phone.

 

[Darkkn]

Bought Mini Motor Racing from the sale. It's really good with very good controls via 'wheel' control scheme that i have not seen in other games. Graphics are very good also. Highly recommend on that price!

Google Play Store

 

[Mafro]

Another vote for Friendcaster (I've got the Pro version). The ICS-style layout looks so much better than the official Facebook app.

 

[sun-drop]

swiftkey 3 went offical today.

my god, holo theam on a S3 looks STUNNING

 

[Boken]

Whats the holo theme and where can I get it.

 

[AndyD]

Whats the holo theme and where can I get it.

Its built into Swiftkey. Its the best of all the options I think.

 

[sun-drop]

Whats the holo theme and where can I get it.

it in the settings ..under theams

 

[g0tm1lk]

Grand Theft Auto III is incompatible with your device.

Is there any other way to buy the game? I may upgrade my device in the future but I would like to pay 0.99 for it right now.

 

[Boken]

Its built into Swiftkey. Its the best of all the options I think.

it in the settings ..under theams

Thanks, I havent gotten my phone yet.

 

[SimleuqiR]

swiftkey 3 went offical today.

my god, holo theam on a S3 looks STUNNING

Been using stock ICS keyboard, but I just switch to Swift this morning (had bought it before) after I received the update. Looking good. Will give it another go.

 

[AndyD]

It constantly works in the background, so yes.
As funkystudent said, use Friendcaster. The only drawback of the app is that it can't access posts that your friends set up as private. Other than that, it's better than the official app on every level.

So what is the opinion on using friendcaster and plume vs seesmic which combines fb and twitter.

 

[Fonz72]

swiftkey 3 went offical today.

my god, holo theam on a S3 looks STUNNING

Thanks for the post, would have missed it otherwise. Holo looks great and the larger spacebar is nice too.

 

[sun-drop]

ive been using the beta for a while now ..the most amazing thing is the smart auto space.

it's kinda funny they have made the space bar bigger when you actually end up using it less ...just type with out using the space bar and see if yr self

 

[Good Job Bob]

Best Twitter app?

 

[Bboy AJ]

Best Twitter app?

Plume.

 

[Darkkn]

Best Twitter app?

Boid beta.

 

[JordanKZ]

Boid beta.

Truth.
Very pretty, good features for an early beta, fast too.

 

[esai]

ill second that Boid Beta. So glad i bought SwiftKey X on sale last time cause now i Get 3! so sweet.

 

[Cudder]

Does Facebook drain battery even when it's not active?

I think so. But can anyone tell me why my GPS activates EVERYTIME I open Facebook? It's aggravating.

 

[Mafro]

Best Twitter app?

TweakDeck or Boid Beta.

 

[The Faceless Master]

swiftkey 3 went offical today.

my god, holo theam on a S3 looks STUNNING

i just upgraded, but i'm trying out the new Swype beta for a week... already can't wait to go back.

 

[crazy monkey]

I think so. But can anyone tell me why my GPS activates EVERYTIME I open Facebook? It's aggravating.

trying to locate you so it can say where you posted from. I thing you can opt out from that in setting somewhere in facebook.

 

[Error]

I use Plume for twitter, it's pretty nice and not taxing on the phone.

but if there's one that's better for twitter, I'm willing to try it for sure. what's the best rss app btw? I'd like one that synchs with google reader.

 

[SimleuqiR]

I use Plume for twitter, it's pretty nice and not taxing on the phone.

but if there's one that's better for twitter, I'm willing to try it for sure. what's the best rss app btw? I'd like one that synchs with google reader.

The Google Reader App?

 

[VanWinkle]

I've been trying to find a music service that's enough like Zune Pass/Zune Software in preparation of upgrading to an Android phone (galaxy s3) from my WP7 HTC Trophy. I was recommended Spotify, but I researched it in depth and found that's it's just not what I'm looking for (too different from zune pass and zune software). However, doing some research, I found Rdio. Now, the desktop software IS a little iTunes-esque like Spotify which I don't like, BUT it alleviates most of the problems I had with Spotify's desktop interface, too (I absolutely hate just having a giant list of songs like a spreadsheet, instead of everything organized into smaller sections like Zune software). So while it looks slightly like iTunes, Rdio functions more like Zune software.

The only thing is, I have no idea how good the Android app is. I'd like to have a really nice Android app to go along with it since the new phone is the main reason I'm wanting to get a new subscription service. Rdio looks like it may be perfect, but only if the app is great, too. So does anybody here use Rdio, and could tell me how the Android app is?

 

[Ocho]

Best Twitter app?

The official one. I like it best.

 

[Blackhead]

I've been trying to find a music service that's enough like Zune Pass/Zune Software in preparation of upgrading to an Android phone (galaxy s3) from my WP7 HTC Trophy. I was recommended Spotify, but I researched it in depth and found that's it's just not what I'm looking for (too different from zune pass and zune software). However, doing some research, I found Rdio. Now, the desktop software IS a little iTunes-esque like Spotify which I don't like, BUT it alleviates most of the problems I had with Spotify's desktop interface, too (I absolutely hate just having a giant list of songs like a spreadsheet, instead of everything organized into smaller sections like Zune software). So while it looks slightly like iTunes, Rdio functions more like Zune software.

The only thing is, I have no idea how good the Android app is. I'd like to have a really nice Android app to go along with it since the new phone is the main reason I'm wanting to get a new subscription service. Rdio looks like it may be perfect, but only if the app is great, too. So does anybody here use Rdio, and could tell me how the Android app is?

Rdio Android app gets a refresh, adds ICS support and new design

Android niceties (a collection of screenshots encompassing some of the best, most beautiful looking Android apps.) : rdio

 

[VanWinkle]

Rdio Android app gets a refresh, adds ICS support and new design

Android niceties (a collection of screenshots encompassing some of the best, most beautiful looking Android apps.) : rdio

Awesome. I think this will be what I get when I get my Galaxy. Seems like a good substitute for Zune/Zune Pass, unlike Spotify, which is too different to compare.

 

[reKon]

I feel like a fucking idiot. Why did I avoid Pulse for this long?

This app is really great.

Oh and Flipboard is now on the Play store. Damn it, just great, now I'll have to choose...

 

[kehs]

I feel like a fucking idiot. Why did I avoid Pulse for this long?

This app is really great.

Oh and Flipboard is now on the Play store. Damn it, just great, now I'll have to choose...

Pulse > Flipboard

You get more data surfaced at a time than flipboard.

 

[Error]

I feel like a fucking idiot. Why did I avoid Pulse for this long?

This app is really great.

Oh and Flipboard is now on the Play store. Damn it, just great, now I'll have to choose...

It's a great app, pulse that is. I'm impressed it's free and runs extremely well too.

 

[Jayayess1190]

I feel like a fucking idiot. Why did I avoid Pulse for this long?

This app is really great.

Oh and Flipboard is now on the Play store. Damn it, just great, now I'll have to choose...

I chose Flipboard, but I hear Pulse 3.0 will be bringing big changes.

 

[Salsa]

flipboard > pulse IMO

at least now after some flipboard updates

it just works better for me, and faster. Not to mention better implementation to save things directly to Pocket

 

[reKon]

I literally never have to use the chrome browser ever again except for m.neogaf.com, lol..

 

[Dwayne]

Google Currents > Flipboard Only because I cant sync all my stories with one press and read them on the train without internet access.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Google I/O 2012 |OT|

 

[RJT]

Pulse > Flipboard

You get more data surfaced at a time than flipboard.

Zite > Flipboard >>>>> Pulse

 

[Cudder]

After all of the many news apps I've tried, I keep going back to Pulse. You just get a multitude of stories and information on screen at once and its just easier to manage. Flip board and Currents are nice, but I'd rather not have to thumb through a bunch of pages to get all my stories.

 

[SimleuqiR]

Pulse > Flipboard

You get more data surfaced at a time than flipboard.

flipboard > pulse IMO

at least now after some flipboard updates

it just works better for me, and faster. Not to mention better implementation to save things directly to Pocket

Google Currents > Flipboard Only because I cant sync all my stories with one press and read them on the train without internet access.

Zite > Flipboard >>>>> Pulse

Nothing, nothing beats Google Reader for consuming RSS feeds. No glitter! No sparkle! Just headlines. Every other app is pretty, with pictures and all that jazz, but that takes way from going through hundreds of article headlines and picking which one to read (or read it later with Pocket).

That said, I do love Flipboard's new integration with Google+, and the integration with Reader is not too shabby either.

Flipboard Vs Pulse

• Flipboard is prettier than Pulse.
• But Pulse gives you a larger choice of articles to gaze upon with nice pictures.
• I use both for curated articles

Personally I've been doing this for reading articles:

Google Reader (Chrome or Android App) - If I don't have the time to read the entire article I Pocket it (also through the Chrome extension or via Android share to Pocket).

Second choice is either Flipboard or Pulse, fallowed by Google+.

 

[Hieberrr]

Feedly > All RSS readers.

 

[kehs]

Nothing, nothing beats Google Reader for consuming RSS feeds. No glitter! No sparkle! Just headlines. Every other app is pretty, with pictures and all that jazz, but that takes way from going through hundreds of article headlines and picking which one to read (or read it later with Pocket).

That said, I do love Flipboard's new integration with Google+, and the integration with Reader is not too shabby either.

Flipboard Vs Pulse

• Flipboard is prettier than Pulse.
• But Pulse gives you a larger choice of articles to gaze upon with nice pictures.
• I use both for curated articles

Personally I've been doing this for reading articles:

Google Reader (Chrome or Android App) - If I don't have the time to read the entire article I Pocket it (also through the Chrome extension or via Android share to Pocket).

Second choice is either Flipboard or Pulse, fallowed by Google+.

Speak of the devil.

Google Reader update for some tablet fixes.

http://www.androidcentral.com/google-reader-updated-tablet-usability-fixes

G+ is about to replace my pulse usage to be honest. Currents, I still like for it's presentation.

 

[Meatpuppet]

Zite > Flipboard >>>>> Pulse

Taptu > *

 

[RJT]

Nothing, nothing beats Google Reader for consuming RSS feeds.

Fliboard and Zite are not competitors to RSS readers. They're custom maganizes.

Taptu > *

Interesting. Will try it.

 

[br0ken_shad0w]

How did the fuck did I miss Pocket? I got it during that 10 cent sale, but never really bothered with it. Wow, it's perfect for what I need since I spend as much time browsing on my tablet compared to the pc.

 

[Ocho]

Feedly > All RSS readers.

Only if you have like 10 feeds.

gReader Pro is the way to go.

 

[Boken]

Whats the best app that has an agenda+monthly calendar widget?

 

[SimleuqiR]

Whats the best app that has an agenda+monthly calendar widget?

 

[AndyD]

Yep, that's what I would have suggested as well. I wish it had more customization of the agenda, but it works quite well the way it is.

 

[tino]

Only if you have like 10 feeds.

gReader Pro is the way to go.

I use Feedr, I have like 100 feeds.