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The Android Thread - Oh hey, Google is pretty cool.

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  • templewulftemplewulf The Team Chump USARegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I was under the impression that the hive mind was mad at Google for cease-and-desist-ing ROM development. Why are they cool now?

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  • risumonrisumon Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    They were including google proprietary software in their ROMs and google did not like that. They removed the google stuff and changed how they were installed and now they are cool again. It was stuff like the dialer for the phone, you know things you can't do with out.

    At least I think that is how it went down.

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  • VistiVisti Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Yeah, everything's pretty cool now. My bet is they were only after Cyanogen because he released proprietary stuff before the actual Google release date. As in, they haven't contacted any other ROM developers and Cyanogen changed what he includes in his ROM, so even he is back up and running. So, it's basically business as usual.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2009
    I want to catalog my books and I figure scanning the barcodes with my G1 would be easier than typing stuff. Is there any app that will make a list of stuff like that? I know of the apps that will search stores for the best prices, but I'm looking for something that scans into a list that's exportable to my computer.

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  • LewishamLewisham Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    If you have a Mac, Delicious Library would be a better option.

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  • bloodatonementbloodatonement Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Keith wrote: »
    I want to catalog my books and I figure scanning the barcodes with my G1 would be easier than typing stuff. Is there any app that will make a list of stuff like that? I know of the apps that will search stores for the best prices, but I'm looking for something that scans into a list that's exportable to my computer.
    Shelves maybe?

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2009
    Lewisham wrote: »
    If you have a Mac, Delicious Library would be a better option.

    Yeah but I don't feel like typing everything in and the iSight scanning is slow, too. Plus I'd like to have it on my phone just because

    bloodatonement that looks perfect (although I can't tell if you can export), so I'll give it a shot. Thanks

    edit: I don't know how to get it onto my phone!

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Alright the calendar entry system for events is driving me nuts. I start work at a different time each day but the shift is always the same length. There doesn't seem to be a way to copy it over to the next day and just change the starting time. That 'recurring' shit is worthless. This is the one thing my shitty Winmo could do that android will not.

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  • risumonrisumon Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    So when Droid drops on friday that will be the first 2.0 device right? Will they have updates for the HTC units that are already out there? It seems odd that verizon would release their rebadged hero still running the old version of Android.

    Well the custom roms have a 2.0 version out soon or are the older devices just not compatible with 2.0?

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  • Dignified PauperDignified Pauper Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Nothing about upgrading current models to 2.0. With HTC, current phones may not be compatible because there is a compatibility issue with 2.0 and their Sense UI

    As far as custom ROMS, who knows.

    Personally, I am just hoping the Passion comes out.

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  • risumonrisumon Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Rumors saying the HTC Passion might be a no go for android.

    Giz article

    Basically the unit is going to be a WinMo unit and they feel it might detract to make android too....

    Here is still hoping though.

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Nothing about upgrading current models to 2.0. With HTC, current phones may not be compatible because there is a compatibility issue with 2.0 and their Sense UI.
    This is wrong. HTC has issued a statement that they are working on a 2.0 update for the GSM & Sprint Hero.

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  • bloodatonementbloodatonement Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Has anyone used Google Voice w/Android? I was reading a Droid review that said you could do free texting if you have GV. How does that work?

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  • Dignified PauperDignified Pauper Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    JAEF wrote: »
    Nothing about upgrading current models to 2.0. With HTC, current phones may not be compatible because there is a compatibility issue with 2.0 and their Sense UI.
    This is wrong. HTC has issued a statement that they are working on a 2.0 update for the GSM & Sprint Hero.

    OOO! Care to sport a link. I've yet to hear about this. Our trainers said nothing had been confirmed.

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  • TheBigEasyTheBigEasy Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    risumon wrote: »
    So what about music? Do I just drag and drop or something? I am assuming I can't use iTunes to get my music synced on there....

    Install DoubleTwist and sync away. I got it a few days ago and its awesome to sync your Android phone with it.

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  • ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    risumon wrote: »
    Rumors saying the HTC Passion might be a no go for android.

    Giz article

    Basically the unit is going to be a WinMo unit and they feel it might detract to make android too....

    Here is still hoping though.

    That phone does look real pretty.

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  • KetarKetar Come on upstairs we're having a partyRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Has anyone used Google Voice w/Android? I was reading a Droid review that said you could do free texting if you have GV. How does that work?


    There's an official Google Voice app from Google in the Android Marketplace, but I haven't actually tried it myself. Some official info here though.

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  • risumonrisumon Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Ketar wrote: »
    Has anyone used Google Voice w/Android? I was reading a Droid review that said you could do free texting if you have GV. How does that work?


    There's an official Google Voice app from Google in the Android Marketplace, but I haven't actually tried it myself. Some official info here though.

    Basically you give people your google voice number and texts to that will be free. You then can check them using the app or the web.

    I am considering doing this, but not sure if I want to try and get everyone I know to start using my GV number. Especially since so many of my friends are on Verizon and get free calling/texts that way.

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  • bloodatonementbloodatonement Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    risumon wrote: »
    Ketar wrote: »
    Has anyone used Google Voice w/Android? I was reading a Droid review that said you could do free texting if you have GV. How does that work?


    There's an official Google Voice app from Google in the Android Marketplace, but I haven't actually tried it myself. Some official info here though.

    Basically you give people your google voice number and texts to that will be free. You then can check them using the app or the web.

    I am considering doing this, but not sure if I want to try and get everyone I know to start using my GV number. Especially since so many of my friends are on Verizon and get free calling/texts that way.
    That's the rub right there. I was thinking "sweet I can do free txting and cut my plan," then my wife said, "yeah that's not a free number for me to text." :/

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  • RBachRBach Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Has anyone dealt with podcasts on an Android device? I'm considering the Droid, but podcast (and non-DRMed audiobooks) playback is something I can't really find much info on. All of the apps I'm finding seem to be geared toward downloading podcasts on the device, but I prefer to handle that on my desktop computer and then transfer podcasts over to whatever portable device I'm using (currently an iPod Touch). I don't expect the tight integration I'd get from iTunes and an iPod/iPhone, but it would be nice if an Android phone could at least save my playback position in video and audio files. If I can get Android to keep track of which files I've listened to and sync that information back to the computer that would be even better.

    I suppose I should mention I'm currently using MediaMonkey for my podcast & audiobook playing & syncing to my Touch, but if another player would work better with Android I'd certainly be open to suggestions.

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  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    hey so here's some video footage of the upcoming Samsung "Behold 2", AKA i5700

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBlQPOjoBs

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  • RoyceSraphimRoyceSraphim Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Any "killer apps" I should look up once I get my baby?

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  • Dignified PauperDignified Pauper Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Any "killer apps" I should look up once I get my baby?

    Retro Clock. Hands Down the best clock ever.

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Am I the only one who uses the fucking clock in the upper right corner? Why throw away real estate. Need my calendar strip, Astrid tasks box and shortcuts/folders on my main screen or else.

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  • StaxeonStaxeon Buffalo, NYRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    JAEF wrote: »
    Nothing about upgrading current models to 2.0. With HTC, current phones may not be compatible because there is a compatibility issue with 2.0 and their Sense UI.
    This is wrong. HTC has issued a statement that they are working on a 2.0 update for the GSM & Sprint Hero.

    OOO! Care to sport a link. I've yet to hear about this. Our trainers said nothing had been confirmed.

    link

    though it bothers me a little the the engadget article doesn't link back to an HTC press release or corroborating doc.

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Staxeon wrote: »
    JAEF wrote: »
    Nothing about upgrading current models to 2.0. With HTC, current phones may not be compatible because there is a compatibility issue with 2.0 and their Sense UI.
    This is wrong. HTC has issued a statement that they are working on a 2.0 update for the GSM & Sprint Hero.

    OOO! Care to sport a link. I've yet to hear about this. Our trainers said nothing had been confirmed.

    link

    though it bothers me a little the the engadget article doesn't link back to an HTC press release or corroborating doc.

    http://twitter.com/htc/status/5243593307

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2009
    JAEF wrote: »
    Am I the only one who uses the fucking clock in the upper right corner? Why throw away real estate. Need my calendar strip, Astrid tasks box and shortcuts/folders on my main screen or else.

    Seriously. I don't see the need for a clock on your home screen when there's a clock on the task bar and down at the bottom when you press a button to turn the locked screen back on

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  • donhonkdonhonk Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Keith wrote: »
    JAEF wrote: »
    Am I the only one who uses the fucking clock in the upper right corner? Why throw away real estate. Need my calendar strip, Astrid tasks box and shortcuts/folders on my main screen or else.

    Seriously. I don't see the need for a clock on your home screen when there's a clock on the task bar and down at the bottom when you press a button to turn the locked screen back on

    You could say the same about an expensive watch. "Why would I need that if this 3 dollar watch tells time just fine?"

    It looks good, thats why.

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  • Dignified PauperDignified Pauper Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Yeah, it's pretty sweet. AND it actually flips.

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  • bloodatonementbloodatonement Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    What about 3rd party media players? Most review say the Droid's media player are crap

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  • AyulinAyulin Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Yeah, it's pretty sweet. AND it actually flips.

    Mine doesn't :(

    (They removed it in an update, apparently. Meh.)

    EDIT: Oh, right, not the HTC Sense one. Disregard.

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  • Dignified PauperDignified Pauper Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I personally am using my phone mostly for social networking. So I'm not too focused on space. While the Moto Droid only has 3 screens and the Eris has 7... I'd rather have the keyboard.

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  • StaxeonStaxeon Buffalo, NYRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    BAH!!

    Order my Hero Wednesday, Sprint overnights it to me and the UPS tracking shows "out for delivery" at 6am Thursday. Wait all day, leave for work at 5:30pm. UPS shows up at 6pm.

    Wife plugged it in to charge for me but I didn't get to break the seal on it. I somehow feel slightly cheated.

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
  • StaxeonStaxeon Buffalo, NYRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Holy...36 pages?

    Is all the info I need in that OP?

    And does this mean I shouldn't use the pre-installed Peep app?

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  • ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Man. So I didn't even know about the Droid Eris until today. It looks like I am almost definitely getting either that or the Droid.

    Personally I think the Eris looks a bit better.

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  • JAEFJAEF Unstoppably Bald Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Staxeon wrote: »
    Holy...36 pages?

    Is all the info I need in that OP?

    And does this mean I shouldn't use the pre-installed Peep app?
    Peep should be fine. The issue is with the native messaging app. Long story short install chompsms and turn off notifications from inside the native messaging app then restart.

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  • Mr_GrinchMr_Grinch Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Just started fiddling around with Android on my HTC Diamond. Wish I'd waited and gone for the hero but meh, it'll have to do.

    It's actually running pretty well, now to browse this thread and see what cool stuff I can install.

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  • VistiVisti Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    JAEF wrote: »
    Staxeon wrote: »
    Holy...36 pages?

    Is all the info I need in that OP?

    And does this mean I shouldn't use the pre-installed Peep app?
    Peep should be fine. The issue is with the native messaging app. Long story short install chompsms and turn off notifications from inside the native messaging app then restart.

    Chompsms is pretty awesome, as well, so that's a gain.

    For some reason, I didn't like Peep. I always use Twidroid.

    As for killer apps: Taskiller and more specifically, its "kill all" shortcut.

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  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Personally I recommend Handcent SMS, I'm really liking it.

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