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    #152
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    I've not got my Desire yet but I see Adobe reader is now available. Is it any good or are there better out there?


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    #153
    Ample Free ...?
    Registered Users Posts: 398 ✭✭Ample Free ...?


    I've got it but there's probably better. As for operations while viewing a pdf, I like it. Moves smoothly and I like the controls. One thing I don't like is that there's no inbuilt function to open files, just a recently opened list. You have to maunually find a new file, e.g. using Astro file manager and choose to open it with the Adobe reader. My previous pdf reader was a bit sluggish but you could open files direct from the app itslef. It's name escapes me but I'd be surprised if there's not something out there that's an all round winner.


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    #154
    Yi Harr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭Yi Harr


    Just installed Google listen and bbc browsecast on my Desire. This phone just keeps getting better and better.


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    #155
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Keano A Legend wrote: »
    I've not got my Desire yet but I see Adobe reader is now available. Is it any good or are there better out there?

    Adobe reader on Windows is a few hundred megs and gets updates every few weeks, just to read .pdf's that are to a set standard. No way am I installing it on my phone, I'll find a nice light on resources app if i need one, like the 6meg Foxit reader I use on Windows.


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    #156
    Abelloid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Adobe reader on Windows is a few hundred megs and gets updates every few weeks, just to read .pdf's that are to a set standard. No way am I installing it on my phone, I'll find a nice light on resources app if i need one, like the 6meg Foxit reader I use on Windows.

    It's actually under 40 megs (for Win7), but the 'reflow' feature doesn't sound good, I really don't want a PDF layout modified to fit the screen.


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    #157
    boc121
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭boc121


    Is there sign of angry birds for htc desire?


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    #158
    Darksaga87
    Registered Users Posts: 2,983 ✭✭✭Darksaga87


    boc121 wrote: »
    Is there sign of angry birds for htc desire?

    That's the one thing I miss about my iPhone. Hope to see it on the Android market.


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    #159
    Abelloid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Angry+Birds/news.asp?c=20741

    Not much info there....


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    #160
    Darksaga87
    Registered Users Posts: 2,983 ✭✭✭Darksaga87


    Does anyone know of a good app for game reviews?


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    #161
    CompFix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭CompFix


    I can't seem to see IRL Cinema or Flixster in the market. I'm using a HTC Desire on 2.1, not rooted. Anyone else having the same issue?


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    #162
    squire23
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭squire23


    CompFix wrote: »
    I can't seem to see IRL Cinema or Flixster in the market. I'm using a HTC Desire on 2.1, not rooted. Anyone else having the same issue?
    IRL Cinema doesn't work anymore - there's a thread somewhere about it but I'm too lazy to look for it ;)


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    #163
    CompFix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭CompFix


    Ah ok,cheers. Any idea about flixster?


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    #164
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,466 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    For cinema listings, use the Entertainment.ie mobile site (m.entertainment.ie). That's where IRL Cinema got it's info from anyway. Flixster isn't available in Ireland for some reason, need a UK sim or root and install the MarketEnabler app

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, and dark mode). Now available through the extension stores

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #165
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,066 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Just downloaded the Flixster Movies app myself, so it's still there.


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    #166
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,466 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    robinph wrote: »
    Just downloaded the Flixster Movies app myself, so it's still there.
    What phone, android version and network are you on?

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, and dark mode). Now available through the extension stores

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #167
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,066 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    I thought it was only the paid apps that you couldn't get in the marketplace with an Irish sim so when I saw it pop up on mine as "free" just assumed. <shrugs>

    Sorry for causeing any confusion there, but I've an Orange UK sim in my Desire.


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    #168
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,466 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    Yeah, even though it's free, it's not available in Ireland for reasons yet to be fully explained. If you install it through other means it works fine apparently

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, and dark mode). Now available through the extension stores

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #169
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    28064212 wrote: »
    Yeah, even though it's free, it's not available in Ireland for reasons yet to be fully explained. If you install it through other means it works fine apparently
    Legal issues.


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    #170
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,066 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    It does seem like a handy app alright with the reviews/ trailers and listings, and it comes up with the local Irish cinema listings for near my location correctly although I'm doing all the data over wifi at the moment.


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    #171
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,496 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    robinph wrote: »
    It does seem like a handy app alright with the reviews/ trailers and listings, and it comes up with the local Irish cinema listings for near my location correctly although I'm doing all the data over wifi at the moment.
    Is SlideME a legal source for third-party applications?


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    #172
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,466 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Is SlideME a legal source for third-party applications?
    Yep, good call, never even thought of checking that. Just after installing Flixster there from it, works perfectly

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, and dark mode). Now available through the extension stores

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #173
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    Is swype available currently ?

    Seen the vids looks great but there website says beta is closed:(


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    #174
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Is SlideME a legal source for third-party applications?
    Yep its a legal source.Some developers use it cause of the market restrictions country to country.
    Havn't used it in a while but I remember it drove me nuts cause it saved all the application thumbnails to my sd card and they kept showing up in my gallery :pac:


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    #175
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,466 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    Ultimate Chin wrote: »
    Yep its a legal source.Some developers use it cause of the market restrictions country to country.
    Havn't used it in a while but I remember it drove me nuts cause it saved all the application thumbnails to my sd card and they kept showing up in my gallery :pac:
    They've fixed that since. You can fix it manually by just adding an empty file to the directory with a filename of .nomedia, works with any directory.

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, and dark mode). Now available through the extension stores

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #176
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    28064212 wrote: »
    They've fixed that since. You can fix it manually by just adding an empty file to the directory with a filename of .nomedia, works with any directory.
    Score.Thanks :)


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    #177
    Gryzor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭Gryzor


    I'm new to android, so i'm not sure if there are other services like this but...
    Appbrain seems like a handy service, allows u to browse the market on your PC, laptop, whatever....mark apps for installation, and then from the phone app, install the apps you've selected. Also backs up your applist aswell.


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    #178
    Goodshape
    Registered Users Posts: 8,488 ✭✭✭Goodshape


    FTPServer : Run an FTP server on your phone, allows you to access and transfer files over your wi-fi connection. -> http://www.androlib.com/android.application.lutey-ftpserver-zxx.aspx


    WebSharing : For the less technically minded, WebSharing[Lite] give you a webpage interface for uploading files and media. The free version is limited to one-at-a-time uploads. -> http://www.androlib.com/android.application.nextapp-websharing-pznj.aspx


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    #179
    squire23
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭squire23


    Anyone got an App for managing/viewing your Amazon Wishlists - I sepcifically need one that'll manage more than 1 wishlist


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    #180
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    There's a Last.FM application that's not available in the Irish market but still works if you download it from here http://www.csmarshal.com/2010/05/24/last-fm-v1-5-5-for-android/


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    #181
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    Any app to tell how much data each app is downloading?
    I'm asking because for the last 2 days I've had my 3g connection on at work and each day according to 3g watchdog there has been about 50mb downloaded and I have no idea which app is downloading all this data.


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