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Must Have Android Apps and Games?

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  • #5802
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    Fluffy88 wrote: »
    I'd like to disclose I'm the other developer and as robtec said we would love any feedback on the App. It's our first Android App so I'm sure there is lots of room for improvement.

    There will hopefully be plenty of new features rolling out as we get around to completing them :-)

    I hope ye find it useful.

    Does your app talk directly to the network website or do you have your own back end server?


  • #5803
    Fluffy88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Fluffy88


    jgbyr wrote: »
    Just tried it there with vodafone account & it worked fine. Personally I found it difficult to see the number of texts left in the top corner.
    Do you plan on providing an inbox, sent folder & message threads or is the plan just to send the message.
    Thanks

    I get you on the remaining SMS count, I'll look into making it easier on the eyes. Thanks for the feedback :-)

    We don't plan to provide full Inbox and message threads currently. If your running an Android version prior to KitKat the App will insert your sent messages into your sent box so your messages will show up in your other SMS Apps.

    The problem with KitKat is if we intended to provide full Inbox and messaging support is we would have to turn SwiftSMS into a full blown SMS App as it would need to handle all SMS functionality since you can have only 1 'default' SMS App in KitKat and later.
    RangeR wrote: »
    Does your app talk directly to the network website or do you have your own back end server?

    Currently it all happens right from your phone, we have no back end.


  • #5804
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    Fluffy88 wrote: »
    I get you on the remaining SMS count, I'll look into making it easier on the eyes. Thanks for the feedback :-)

    We don't plan to provide full Inbox and message threads currently. If your running an Android version prior to KitKat the App will insert your sent messages into your sent box so your messages will show up in your other SMS Apps.

    The problem with KitKat is if we intended to provide full Inbox and messaging support is we would have to turn SwiftSMS into a full blown SMS App as it would need to handle all SMS functionality since you can have only 1 'default' SMS App in KitKat and later.



    Currently it all happens right from your phone, we have no back end.


    Cheers. Personally, I don't need Inbox / full SMS capabilities. I want to install this on my tablet / TV STB to send the odd text when my phone isn't to hand. Currently use Cabbage Ultimate [not many people mention the Ultimate keyword - TL;DR I paid for it :)]

    Winner features
    • Easy to use
    • Tablet designed
    • Nice clean interface [Halo?]
    • Integrate with Google Contacts
    • Backup Sent SMS's to GMail, tagged with a user specified label [allow sent messages to be recorded on all devices]

    This looks like a good app. Stop adding too many features to the current version. Start adding premium features and maybe earn a few bob. People will pay, maybe not everyone but some.


  • #5805
    Fluffy88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Fluffy88


    Thanks for the feedback Ranger :-)

    I'm a little confused by your list, are they features that Cabbage Ultimate has and they are the things that will keep you using it?
    I'm guessing you saying they are the good features of SwiftSMS and the last one you mention is a feature request?

    Thanks for the support!
    We might consider going Premium if we can deliver some good features that are worth paying for.


  • #5806
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    Fluffy88 wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback Ranger :-)

    I'm a little confused by your list, are they features that Cabbage Ultimate has and they are the things that will keep you using it?
    I'm guessing you saying they are the good features of SwiftSMS and the last one you mention is a feature request?

    Thanks for the support!
    We might consider going Premium if we can deliver some good features that are worth paying for.

    Nah, I only mentioned Cabbage Ultimate as it's the current app I use and suggest to friends and family. However, it's a bit klunky. It doesn't have the features that I mentioned. If I have a new contact, I have to manually add it to CU. While it is relatively easy to use, it can do with a UI brush up. It also doesn't keep sent texts sync'd.

    These are options I'm willing to part with cash for.

    However, a winner feature is a desktop companion. Cabbage has a desktop client. Can you offer same? And have texts synced between Android and desktop? Now, that WOULD be a killer feature.

    I can see these threads split out to a new thread. Sorry for the noise.


  • #5807
    Fluffy88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Fluffy88


    Yeah I think I'll have to make a new thread if we are going to continue discussing SwiftSMS.

    Glad to see we made 4/5 winning features.


  • #5808
    The Corinthian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,777 ✭✭✭✭The Corinthian


    Fluffy88 wrote: »
    Yeah I think I'll have to make a new thread if we are going to continue discussing SwiftSMS.
    No. To begin with this thread title is not 'Must Advertise Android Apps and Games' - indeed, advertising is forbidden here; full stop. Links to said app snipped.

    Also not disclosing a conflict of interests is a big no-no. Don't care if you did it in another thread, you have to do it every time. Which is moot, of course, as you should not be posting in a capacity whereby there would be a conflict of interests in the first place. As such robtec is accordingly infracted.

    I've not take out the banning stick this time, but any further promotion of commercial apps, will result in permabans. There's a thread on Mobile Application for Boards members who've written apps, if you want to post there, but here it is not permitted.


  • #5809
    Fluffy88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Fluffy88


    Sorry for bringing the thread off-topic.
    I'll create a discussion thread for the App in the Mobile Application forum at some point, thanks The Corinthian!

    I'll give robtec a slap on the wrist for you ;-)


  • #5810
    Dr.Winston O'Boogie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭Dr.Winston O'Boogie


    Alright lads, is there a good app to merge two videos that you have filmed on your phone together?


  • #5811
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    niallo24 wrote: »
    Alright lads, is there a good app to merge two videos that you have filmed on your phone together?

    I never used anything like that on Android before but a quick search bring up a good few.


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  • #5812
    RainyDay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,925 ✭✭✭RainyDay


    niallo24 wrote: »
    Alright lads, is there a good app to merge two videos that you have filmed on your phone together?

    YouTube video editor will do this, if you want to put them online.


  • #5813
    Alpha Dog 1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Alpha Dog 1


    niallo24 wrote: »
    Alright lads, is there a good app to merge two videos that you have filmed on your phone together?

    Check out Magisto which is pretty decent.


  • #5814
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    For anyone that has bought a tablet for the kids, or lets them use your own, this app locks it down to specific times and apps etc. Just requires a PIN to access settings or the full tablet again. Very handy.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xooloo.kids


  • #5815
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    robtec wrote: »
    Hey :)

    For sending web texts I'd use SwiftSMS by DuneDeveloping

    It's intuitively android so fits right in :)

    Never mind.....
    Cheers,
    Mark


  • #5816
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Anyone else having bother with Showbox tonight?

    Is it broke or what?


  • #5817
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Anyone else having bother with Showbox tonight?

    Is it broke or what?

    Last couple of days for me it's been goosed.


  • #5818
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    Last couple of days for me it's been goosed.

    Fcuk.

    I really, really hope they get it up and running again asap. Watched a few flicks last night on it, and had a few in store for tonight.

    Anyone know of any decent alternatives please pm me.


  • #5819
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Fcuk.

    I really, really hope they get it up and running again asap. Watched a few flicks last night on it, and had a few in store for tonight.

    Anyone know of any decent alternatives please pm me.

    Downloading films is still working for me now as we speak, though steaming isn't.

    Edit: Kids watching a turkey based animated film and that's streaming fine. App Hasn't updated titles for 2 days though.


  • #5820
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,827 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Mine is fine, any of ye with UPC? Possible problems with legality issues? Only a wild guess though.


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  • #5821
    jgbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Not working for me either. No images on screen & the app keeps crashing.. I'm with vodafone.


  • #5822
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    Downloading films is still working for me now as we speak, though steaming isn't.

    Edit: Kids watching a turkey based animated film and that's streaming fine. App Hasn't updated titles for 2 days though.

    Mines was working flawlessly this morning and last night. Then I cleared data/wiped cache on the App earlier to see if it would force some updates, then wallop.

    App just hangs at 'downloading data please wait for a few seconds'. :mad:

    Shouldn't have touched it.


  • #5823
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    jgbyr wrote: »
    Not working for me either. No images on screen & the app keeps crashing.. I'm with vodafone.

    Confirmed by the app developers on Twitter.

    Server problem. Should be sorted tomorrow.

    Phew.


  • #5824
    jgbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Confirmed by the app developers on Twitter.

    Server problem. Should be sorted tomorrow.

    Phew.

    It's back.


  • #5825
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    jgbyr wrote: »
    It's back.

    Yep mine too.



    Still no new robocop though. :mad:


  • #5826
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Trying to download Showbox but keep getting this is not available in your country. Is there anyway around that?


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  • #5827
    bren2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭bren2001


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Trying to download Showbox but keep getting this is not available in your country. Is there anyway around that?

    It is not available on the Play Store (I am presuming you are trying from there).


  • #5828
    Slattsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Hey lads, is there an app that shows actual radar images of weather over Ireland?


  • #5829
    flazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,254 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Slattsy wrote: »
    Hey lads, is there an app that shows actual radar images of weather over Ireland?

    Met Eireann's own app.


  • #5830
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    bren2001 wrote: »
    It is not available on the Play Store (I am presuming you are trying from there). Here is the .apk:

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46902171&postcount=15

    Thanks Bren - getting an error now saying that the phone is set to block installation of apps not obtained from Google Play


  • #5831
    bren2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭bren2001


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Thanks Bren - getting an error now saying that the phone is set to block installation of apps not obtained from Google Play

    Go settings > security and then tick "allow installations from unknown sources". It will install then.


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  • #5832
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    Whats showbox guys, just downloaded it but im in work so wont use it until I have wifi at home.


  • #5833
    bren2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭bren2001


    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    Whats showbox guys, just downloaded it but im in work so wont use it until I have wifi at home.

    It is an app that allows you to watch TV shows and movies. It is very good.


  • #5834
    Kalyke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    bren2001 wrote: »
    It is not available on the Play Store (I am presuming you are trying from there). Here is the .apk:

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46902171&postcount=15
    Downloaded it and get a message" cant open file".... Anyone else?


  • #5835
    Fluffy88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Fluffy88


    Just a note, this Showbox isn't legal, it's breaking copyright laws or something like that.
    And boards.ie prohibits the discussion of illegal activity so it might be best to not discuss it here...


  • #5836
    bren2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Fluffy88 wrote: »
    Just a note, this Showbox isn't legal, it's breaking copyright laws or something like that.
    And boards.ie prohibits the discussion of illegal activity so it might be best to not discuss it here...

    Fair point, I've taken the link out of my post.


  • #5837
    lfc2000
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭lfc2000


    Kalyke wrote: »
    Downloaded it and get a message" cant open file".... Anyone else?

    Do u have unknown sources ticked in security options. doin tis allows apps outside the playstore to be installed. It's in settings then security and in there tick unknown sources. It should install then.


  • #5838
    Kalyke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    lfc2000 wrote: »
    Do u have unknown sources ticked in security options. doin tis allows apps outside the playstore to be installed. It's in settings then security and in there tick unknown sources. It should install then.
    Yes, I have.


  • #5839
    lfc2000
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭lfc2000


    Kalyke wrote: »
    Yes, I have.

    I don't see why as I have just downloaded tis now and it has just installed and plays grand.


  • #5840
    Kalyke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    lfc2000 wrote: »
    I don't see why as I have just downloaded tis now and it has just installed and plays grand.
    Does it have to be rooted?


  • #5841
    lfc2000
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭lfc2000


    lfc2000 wrote: »
    I don't see why as I have just downloaded tis now and it has just installed and plays grand.

    Download astro file manager. Go to download and try installing from there.


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  • #5842
    lfc2000
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭lfc2000


    Kalyke wrote: »
    Does it have to be rooted?

    No it doesn't have to be rooted. Mine isn't rooted. The only thing I needed to do to install these apps it tick unknown sources. Try the file manager.


  • #5843
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    Gotta say I love it :D Thanks Boards you illegal app pushing scumbags :pac:


  • #5844
    Kalyke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    lfc2000 wrote: »
    Download astro file manager. Go to download and try installing from there.
    Works now!


  • #5845
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    I downloaded it yesterday, it installed fine but whenever I clicked on something to watch it just said "server error" every time.


  • #5846
    brian ireland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭brian ireland


    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    Gotta say I love it :D Thanks Boards you illegal app pushing scumbags :pac:

    I am not arguing with you on this but I have downloaded apps from the google store and later they have been removed and now they my be illegal. People would expect that if its on the store in the first place its legal.


  • #5847
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,257 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Wow!

    I didn't download that app Showbox, so I can't say that it is absolutely quality. I also wouldn't say thanks to the poster who didn't bring it to my attention.


  • #5848
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Is there an app to download apk's, kind of like a play store.

    My kid has a nabi 2 but play store can't be installed on it!


  • #5849
    alanc2003
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭alanc2003


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Is there an app to download apk's, kind of like a play store.

    My kid has a nabi 2 but play store can't be installed on it!

    there are plenty of other app stores but the most familar would be amazon.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get/android


  • #5850
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Is there an app to download apk's, kind of like a play store.

    My kid has a nabi 2 but play store can't be installed on it!


    Aptoide is your friend.


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  • #5851
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,827 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Is there an app to download apk's, kind of like a play store.

    My kid has a nabi 2 but play store can't be installed on it!

    Apk installer. That's what mine is called,great little app.


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