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Must Have Android Apps and Games? (Part II)

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  • #1112
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    dougm1970 wrote: »
    i actually find acast best

    I've done the week free trial of Castbox as I like the UI design and I'll see if it works out before subscribing. If not it'll be acast as it was the best alternative I found before.


  • #1113
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    @OldMrBrennan83 Maybe because it is Android Devices forum and not apps?

    Some threads are merged on request when pointed out to the MODS.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1114
    Mango Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Mango Joe


    OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »
    Why do they close them or merge them here though, now that the title doesn't fit the content?

    Now, I don't think we actually need a thread probably, but the militancy about it is strange. Especially as the Android forum could have ten different threads asking the same thing about the same phone and there's never anything closed or merged.

    The innovators of Boards.ie have long since been paid and left.... The general autocratic Moderation style at play for years now seems to be intent on chasing the userbase out the door after them.
    corkie wrote: »
    @OldMrBrennan83 Maybe because it is Android Devices forum and not apps?

    Some threads are merged on request when pointed out to the MODS.

    Sure what's an Android Device without Apps only an incidental chargeable paperweight.....


  • #1115
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,665 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Mango Joe wrote: »
    The innovators of Boards.ie have long since been paid and left.... The general autocratic Moderation style at play for years now seems to be intent on chasing the userbase out the door after them.

    Yeah, that deserves one of these: :rolleyes:


  • #1116
    Mango Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Mango Joe


    "Why can't we try something new?" - "Nah the Mods will just close it"....... SHRUGS.

    Thats just depressing.

    Mr E wrote: »
    Yeah, that deserves one of these: :rolleyes:

    Don't forget that introspection is always an option....

    Are you at all aware of the reputation the Mods have created for themselves and by extension the Site over the years?

    - In fairness you may have had to put yourself in a postion to observe this criticism from outside the fold.


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  • #1117
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    @Mango Joe Nobody is forcing you to read/visit/posts on this site?

    It has it's faults and limitations, shareholders guidelines etc.

    Allot of difference from it's heritage.

    But we are well OFF-TOPIC for this thread, maybe post your complaints in feedback threads?

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1118
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,665 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    @Mango Joe - I explained why maintaining a list thread doesn't work here. It's not a case of "SHRUGS" - it's just too hard to maintain in vbulletin. Only mods can edit posts after 48 hours.

    Anyway, off topic. This thread has worked well for 10 years and you're the only dissenter. Sorry.


  • #1119
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    31 temporarily free and 45 on-sale apps and games to start the weekend, including Icewind Dale





    I was considering doing a list of my most used apps, but who would care and it would get lost in the thread. (SE, SeriesGuide, ADM, 'xxxxx'TV, TiBu, Reddit, Discord, Telegram, Flipboard and the list goes on and on .....) :)

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1120
    dougm1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,147 ✭✭✭dougm1970


    well. i like idea of peoples fav apps thread


  • #1121
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    If somebody wanted to do that, it wouldn't be hard to make an editable spreadsheet in google docs and post it as a new thread. That way they could also allow users to rate their favourite of each type of app too.


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  • #1122
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    10 new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers from the last week including Playground: Japanese Phrases, Bolo: Learn to read with Google, and One Hand Operation + (3/2/2019 - 3/9/2019)






    Another app, just came across today on youtube, not as good as filepursuit (linked before).

    [Play] FileChef-OpenDirectory Finder
    "FileChef provides links to Direct Download from the Internet. It supports formats for videos, audios, documents and softwares. It harnesses the power of Advanced Search (google) to find Open Directories on Internet."

    Edit:- Also a website: - http://filechef.com/ test it before downloading the app.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1123
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Mr E wrote: »
    @Mango Joe - I explained why maintaining a list thread doesn't work here. It's not a case of "SHRUGS" - it's just too hard to maintain in vbulletin. Only mods can edit posts after 48 hours.

    Anyway, off topic. This thread has worked well for 10 years and you're the only dissenter. Sorry.

    In all fairness, that 48 hours limitation is just a setting within the admincp and can be changed to have whatever limit they like (or none at all)... however, changing this could open all kinda problems down the road for them.

    Would agree that having a useable 'top ten' would be hard to work as boards would need a plugin to make it user-friendly and not having every user copy and paste every single post.


  • #1124
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    37 temporarily free and 59 on-sale apps and games to begin the week




    App roundup link, posted on Saturday see above.




    22 best new Android games released this last week including This War of Mine: Stories, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1125
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,473 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Well, it would seem the original listing for Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic was removed from the Play Store after Atari accidentally listed it for free in a manner that did not allow its price to return, which is why it was delisted. The title has finally made a return, but it's an entirely new listing, which means those who paid for the old version are stuck with a delisted app that will no longer receive updates. This sucks for those who already purchased the game, though it's nice to see the title make a return for those that have yet to play it.


    WTF Atari??? I bought this ages ago and was looking forward to trying it on my new phone. Now they want me to buy it again because they F'ed up?

    Edit: Apparently you can get the old one here if you're in the same boat as me. Won't be receiving updates but it's better than nothing


  • #1126
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    ^^^ Contact google/developer they maybe give you a code to activate the new version. <<<< @xckjoo

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1127
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    I had only recently moved to Pocket Casts and thought the big hullabaloo around the previous redesign was all a little OTT as I really liked the app. Not sure I can say the same about the latest update and I've only been using the app for a few weeks prior to this. There are a few UX issues which I don't think will lessen with time but others will take a bit of getting used to.

    I also have forced myself to step away from Google Inbox as I'm guessing it's only a matter or weeks before it's shut down. Rather than wake up one day and be in a position where I have to use GMail I am in the process of slowly migrating across and somewhat merging processes together.


  • #1128
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,665 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    I'm still using pocketcasts. They've made the app more complicated, but it's still usable.

    I switched from Inbox to Gmail around Christmas for the same reason as you - I didn't want to have to suddenly switch over at the end of March.

    All good so far. I don't really miss it. :)


  • #1129
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,473 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    corkie wrote: »
    ^^^ Contact google/developer they maybe give you a code to activate the new version. <<<< @xckjoo

    Message not delivered

    Your message couldn't be delivered to customersupport@atari.com because the remote server is misconfigured. See technical details below for more information.
    LOL. That's the email address they provide. This Atari crowd must be some bunch of newbie amateurs :pac:


  • #1130
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    24 temporarily free and 50 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday




    Two-Thirds of Android Antivirus Apps Are Total BS
    ^^^ Who would actually use them, they just eat resources and maybe show ads.




    [XDA][Update: Works in Canary] Chrome for Android’s “Self Share” may let you push browser tabs to desktop Chrome
    ^^^ Tried it, didn't work for me! Firefox has better implementation of this and works across different apps and connection.





    Mozilla will release an Android app for end-to-end encrypted file transfers (Firefox Send)





    [OFF-TOPIC Below]

    Viral Math Trick: - x% of y = y% of x ~~ 4% of 75 = 75% of 4 = 3

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1131
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,473 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Got a notification that Stardew Valley is out of beta and on sale on the Play Store for €8.99

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chucklefish.stardewvalley


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  • #1132
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    34 temporarily free and 52 on-sale apps and games, including Evoland 2 and Planescape: Torment




    [theverge] Fiction app Serial Box is now available on Android
    URL="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.serialboxpublish.serialbox"]Play[/URL

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #1133
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,168 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Stardew Valley is out.


  • #1134
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    For those who moved back from Inbox to Gmail, how are you managing your reminders? Calendar? Keep? Assistant? And do you use them same method when sitting at a desktop/laptop?

    I think the only two gaps I'm struggling to fill are easy reminder management and capturing a URL and converting it into either a pinned item in my inbox or a reminder.

    I also really liked the snooze until 'later' option that was available within inbox.


  • #1135
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    I used assistant even when I used Inbox. They go into your calendar anyway.


    _


  • #1136
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Is there any web interface to add reminders/interact with assistant? I couldn't find any.


  • #1137
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,665 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    I use TickTick for reminders. It's €3 subscription a month for full features but I think it's worth it (yes of course I'd prefer if it was a once off payment). :)

    Try the free version for a while...

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ticktick.task


  • #1138
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Looks like a really nicely executed app. I might see if I can get away with the free tier. It would be a shame to have to pay e40 a year just to get a few features that I can no longer get within the Google ecosystem. I'm guessing there's a whole lot of additional features in that app that I'd have no need for but that's what I'd be paying for.


  • #1139
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Try the Google Tasks app first and see if it will do what you need. It's minimal but might suffice, opens in a sidebar in Gmail, and syncs to the calendar on your phone.


  • #1140
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    I've started to use tasks as a proper to do list which I had been using a mixture of reminders and pinned URLs in Inbox for.

    I think this works well in replicating how I dealt with long term tasks in the past.

    I don't think it works for the more short term reminders that can now be done with Assistant and Keep. Assistant works well I just don't want to have to use my phone to set a reminder when it's been prompted by something I'm doing on a desktop.

    It's odd how the things I'm looking for a quite minor but they've become a big part of my daily work flow.


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  • #1141
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭corkie


    112 temporarily free and 37 on-sale apps and games to start the week





    22 best new Android games released this last week including Stardew Valley, Returner Zhero - Final Cut, and Where's Om Nom?






    Coming soon in Windows Update (Insiders have it at present):


    ⓘ "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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