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Must Have Android Apps and Games? (Part II)

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  • #932
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    corkie wrote: »
    Cloudflare’s speedy 1.1.1.1 DNS service now available on iOS and Android

    So if you use the VPN app on android or iOS, all traffic would be routed through there servers.

    Nope.

    They use the VPN functionality in order to expose DNS settings. You don't actually connect to a VPN. Only DNS reqs go to CF.


  • #933
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    ED E wrote: »
    Nope.

    They use the VPN functionality in order to expose DNS settings. You don't actually connect to a VPN. Only DNS reqs go to CF.

    It's just a way to trick the mobile OS's into using their DNS isn't it


  • #934
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,662 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    corkie wrote: »
    https://1.1.1.1/

    Thanks pal, just saw the Android / iOS links at the top when I checked the site last week!

    Forgot to scroll down!!! :D


  • #935
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    Thanks pal, just saw the Android / iOS links at the top when I checked the site last week!

    Forgot to scroll down!!! :D

    You could also set it up on your rooter (if it allows it), my O2 mobile broadband rooter doesn't have the setting. Scroll down again and click on rooter.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #936
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    Both Monument Valley titles are down to $1 (€1.09 here) on the Play Store

    Fantastic games, usually about $5 (€5.49) each. Not sure how long this price change will last.

    One:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ustwo.monumentvalley

    Two:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ustwo.monumentvalley2

    Have played both, but don't think I completed the 2nd version, was playing occasionally not to rush them and forgot about it.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



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  • #937
    Testament1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Testament1


    Currently using Podcast Addict and it's grand but has a habit of crashing randomly during streaming. Going to give Acast or PocketCasts a go. Is there any way of migrating data between these apps? Like subscriptions and episode already listened to marked off etc?


  • #938
    GarIT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Testament1 wrote: »
    Currently using Podcast Addict and it's grand but has a habit of crashing randomly during streaming. Going to give Acast or PocketCasts a go. Is there any way of migrating data between these apps? Like subscriptions and episode already listened to marked off etc?

    I've been finding Google's podcast app better than any others I've used. Very minimalist, no ads.


  • #939
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    39 temporarily free and 89 on-sale apps and games for Thanksgiving




    Borderlands 2/The Pre-Sequel and XCOM: Enemy Within are 80% off on the Play Store
    2K is having a sale on several titles from its catalogue, with games like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Borderlands 2, and XCOM: Enemy Within discounted at 80% off. It's a great deal, but there's one important thing to note: the Borderlands titles are Nvidia Shield-only titles, while XCOM: Enemy Within is compatible with all Android tablets and phones.

    ^^^ XCOM®: Enemy Within ~~~ €9.99 to €2.09




    Fresh Meat: 10 new Android apps worth checking out

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #940
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,665 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Good discounts on some app subscriptions here:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/topic?id=campaign_editorial_cyberweek2018_apps_cep


  • #941
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    GarIT wrote: »
    I've been finding Google's podcast app better than any others I've used. Very minimalist, no ads.
    Seemed very basic when I looked at it after launch. Maybe it was the inability to import an existing list of podcasts subscribed to elsewhere which was the deal breaker. I'm assuming this is functionality that would be in some of the other major players like Pocket Casts which I'm tempted to try.


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  • #942
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    I could never find a way to add my Second Captains subscription to Google Podcasts.


  • #943
    mossie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭mossie


    Testament1 wrote: »
    Currently using Podcast Addict and it's grand but has a habit of crashing randomly during streaming. Going to give Acast or PocketCasts a go. Is there any way of migrating data between these apps? Like subscriptions and episode already listened to marked off etc?

    You should be able to export your subscriptions to an OPML file and import on your new player. i don't think you can mark off episodes listened to etc though. I'm trying Castbox at the moment, seems stable and has plenty features.


  • #944
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    [APPS] Solid Explorer IAP full version ($0.99 - $1.99)

    ^^^ Since I already have the app, can't check Ireland Prices. It is being prompted at 50% off.


    No deals post up yet, and as I'm going out later, I might miss when it is posted.

    But there hasn't been many post's for BF deals here: - /r/googleplaydeals/new/

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #945
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    40 temporarily free and 169 on-sale apps and games for Black Friday

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #946
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Does anyone know of an app that would let me select a notification schedule for some apps on my phone ? For example I don't want Twitter/Facebook notifications during the weekend but I do during the week.


  • #947
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    72 temporarily free and 98 on-sale apps and games for Cyber Monday




    17 best new Android games released this last week including Assassin's Creed Rebellion, Royale Rising, and Storm Boy




    Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week: Feedly Classic, Samsung+

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #948
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Discodog wrote: »
    Does anyone know of an app that would let me select a notification schedule for some apps on my phone ? For example I don't want Twitter/Facebook notifications during the weekend but I do during the week.

    There are plenty of these, I use one called do not disturb


  • #949
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Patww79 wrote: »
    I always said the same.

    The new version 7 that rolled out the other day. It's left two icons in my app drawer, takes ages to open, and won't default open on my list of new episodes any more (always launches on the grid of followed podcasts). Queueing is clunkier now too.

    https://thenextweb.com/apps/2018/11/15/pocket-casts-major-redesign-made-it-my-favorite-podcast-app-again/



    Deffo a step backwards for this app. takes a few more clicks to get anywhere and the main screen default should be changeable. They were sold a few months back (To NPR I believe) so this could be the new owners starting to take control. The changes are only on the beta so feedback is needed to stop the roll out to the main apps.


  • #950
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    god's toy wrote: »
    Deffo a step backwards for this app. takes a few more clicks to get anywhere and the main screen default should be changeable. They were sold a few months back (To NPR I believe) so this could be the new owners starting to take control. The changes are only on the beta so feedback is needed to stop the roll out to the main apps.

    The real main step back for me is that I can't have the app launch to my 'Audio' filter (or any filter) list, it always goes to the all podcast grid. I've reported that one anyway. It also takes a right while stuck when launching, way slower.


  • #951
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Patww79 wrote: »
    The real main step back for me is that I can't have the app launch to my 'Audio' filter (or any filter) list, it always goes to the all podcast grid. I've reported that one anyway. It also takes a right while stuck when launching, way slower.


    Yep I hear ya, thankfully the app startup speeds feel unaffected on my current daily driver (Poco) so far, but it takes a few taps more to get to my audio filter too. found using the widget helps at least get to the one your playing right away.


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  • #952
    the heathen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    god's toy wrote: »
    Yep I hear ya, thankfully the app startup speeds feel unaffected on my current daily driver (Poco) so far, but it takes a few taps more to get to my audio filter too. found using the widget helps at least get to the one your playing right away.

    :rolleyes: You couldn't just have said Pocophone or F1? You had to go full Josh Vergara? :D


  • #953
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    the heathen wrote: »
    :rolleyes: You couldn't just have said Pocophone or F1? You had to go full Josh Vergara? :D

    Lol I so like a podcast with him on it... but to be honest I probably changed phones as much as a reviewer would if I had the opportunity and to be honest the pocophone is right now currently my daily driver having not bought the oneplus 6t because damn I need a headphone jack!


  • #954
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    god's toy wrote: »
    Yep I hear ya, thankfully the app startup speeds feel unaffected on my current daily driver (Poco) so far, but it takes a few taps more to get to my audio filter too. found using the widget helps at least get to the one your playing right away.

    Are you getting ads on it now too? I just had a Renault ad (Irish based) before the start of a US podcast there.


  • #955
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    25 temporarily free and 33 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday





    The Humble Board Games Bundle includes 5 Asmodee Digital Android games

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #956
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Are you getting ads on it now too? I just had a Renault ad (Irish based) before the start of a US podcast there.
    hmm nope not as yet. but I will be pissed if they start that crap. I paid for an add free caster.


  • #957
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    28 temporarily free and 41 on-sale apps to finish November

    ^^^ Network Manager - Network Tools & Utilities (Pro) €6.49 to Free ~~~ Looks interesting?





    Top 10 New Android Games This Week: Qbik, Dillo Rush





    Top 10 Android app updates this week: Goodreads, Dropbox

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #958
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Some big improvements to Pocket Casts in the latest update this weekend.


  • #959
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,388 ✭✭✭corkie


    16 temporarily free and 39 on-sale apps and games, including some Forever Entertainment titles





    Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week: Today Weather, Samsung+




    12 new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers from the last two weeks including Ralph Breaks the Internet Stickers, Typing Hero, and T-Mobile MONEY (11/17/18 - 12/1/18)




    24 best new (and 1 WTF) Android games released this last week including CHUCHEL, HELP, and Star Trek Fleet Command

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #960
    kearneybobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Some big improvements to Pocket Casts in the latest update this weekend.

    I moved over from using an ipod solely for podcasts to using my phone and found the syncing between android and PC app perfect for me. Seamless moving from one to the other and autodeletion of the played podcasts etc was great too and looked after itself.

    Since the update to the new UI a month ago it's a dog's dinner.
    It's downloading podcasts on mobile data when I've set it to wifi only. It's not syncing, marking as played or even auto archiving.

    I'm hoping this gets fixed asap.


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  • #961
    the heathen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    kearneybobs wrote:
    Since the update to the new UI a month ago it's a dog's dinner. It's downloading podcasts on mobile data when I've set it to wifi only. It's not syncing, marking as played or even auto archiving.


    It's in beta. It's meant to be buggy! You should grab the old apk from apkmirror or something if you don't have the nerve for the beta programme. :-)


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