ANDROID: Which Apps Do You Have

[Ann154]

Maybe... I don't use appbrain personally, but I have looked at their website and understand why so many people use.

Teddy loves android.

[RicoLX]

I dont either, but it came up over and again when looking for feedback on some apps. Looked it over and got some good info but dont think I have enough time to extensively be a fulltime reader of the site

[Ann154]

Updated version of Androidify now includes a live wallpaper of your own custom designed androids.

[RicoLX]

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Ann154 wrote:
Updated version of Androidify now includes a live wallpaper of your own custom designed androids.

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now THATS a must-have! I'm checking it out today!!!

'...viva la TEDDY"

[Ann154]

Here is a new fun one. The Cartoon Network Video app. You can full episodes of select shows (for now) on your smartphone. I need some Ben-10 joy about now...

http://www.androidcentral.com/free-cartoon-network-app-now-android

[RicoLX]

Just installed! Thanks for the review! now will see if they have Tom And Jerry (the older episodes)...

[RicoLX]

I didn't know Apple does not provide app refunds like Android Market does?  CNET reported that Android Market used to offer a 24hour refund window  but have since been reduced to a current 15-minute window (which i have utilized and is fine with me).

Why doesnt Apple offer such refund to its customers.....

[Wild Banchi ACE - Professor]

I don't know. Probably because Apple products (like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) are so exclusive to the company that it's all sort of tied down together; once you make that purchase, it's final. As with Android, there's so many different phones on different networks that would make it easier to refund app purchases that one would rather not have...

Either that or Apple is just greedy.

[RicoLX]

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Wild Banchi wrote:
I don't know. Probably because Apple products (like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) are so exclusive to the company that it's all sort of tied down together; once you make that purchase, it's final. As with Android, there's so many different phones on different networks that would make it easier to refund app purchases that one would rather not have...

Either that or Apple is just greedy.

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ALL OF THE ABOVE 

Especially the last sentence..  Apple simply doesnt wanna play nice and doesnt wanna share any of their pies with nobody

[Ann154]

Yet another reason for my continued boycott of Apple.

Anybody tried the GasBuddy application for Android?

[RicoLX]

A few of the guys over in the Uverse lounge does. Pop over there and intro yourself and join in the roundtable.... We are all not ashamed to say we cry over these high prices

http://forums.att.com/t5/The-U-verse-Lounge/Gas-Prices-Ugh/m-p/2771645#M44259

[Ann154]

I am not going beyond the Alphabet City Thread over there, no offense.

How's that Cartoon Network App working out? I have gotten better video quality when I have a wifi connection. There actually is a half way decent selection of shows.

[RicoLX]

I am not ashamed to say i absolutely LOVE the Cartoon Network app. They got apps for everything these days. I sit at my desk with blootooth on, watching and making my day go by so easy and ligh. Thanks for that app recommendation. Its one of the most used on my phone.... Big screen makes it even more enjoyable

[Ann154]

Hey, RicoLX, have you ever considered buying one of AT&T's USB devices for mobile broadband? There is one that was LTE upgradable and it might come in handy soon... http://www.androidcentral.com/att-announced-first-lte-cities-still-no-lte-phones

I love reading android news on androidcentral.com!

[Ann154]

This one.

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=AT%26T+USBConnect+Adrenali...

[RicoLX]

Hmmm, iv never thought about it, but i can see the practical usage.. I will give it some ponder'n. Hey i like androidcentral . You caused me to get bitten by that site, so i set up an account... See if u can find me

Re LTE.. Yay Texas. Something has happened ith our services, tbats for sure. My co..e,tions have been steady, smooth and no probs for awhile now. This is with and without wifi. Hats off to my mama bell. Hope is a prelude to whats to come for all of us'es.

[Ann154]

Hehe All of those cities already have VZW 4G LTE.

It will be interesting to compare speeds when they are both up and running.

Does androidcentral.com have their own application on the Market? Hmmm... I think I will have to check.

[RicoLX]

Thats a great idea to begin comparing speed,etc once we are all set. Good question about androidcentral app! Let me know if you locate one. I know appbrain does but i really dont trust linking my android market info to an external site. Adds another layer of vunerability. You know V got those mothershis hovering over ajor cities, preparing to release "red rain" simultaneously just before they rool the air.

[Ann154]

Did someone turn into a Czar? I know who, RicoLX!

[RicoLX]

Woooooo hooowoo HOO! (said with emphasis ).... I didnt notice the change until WB told me .. Way cool

[Wild Banchi ACE - Professor]

I suppose I will accept the credit that you have given me...

Congrats!

[RicoLX]

Yep i ddnt see it change, Buddy WB, i wouldnt habe seen it till tomorrow.

[RicoLX]

PERMISSIONS DENIED

Take back control of what apps can access on your device!

This app is great for taking control of what your apps can have access to on your android device.  This app displays everything you have installed,

• shows the total number of prmissions found for an app (example; 10 total permissions for  app; Back My Tones)
• displays count of "active" permissions for the app (i.e. 7)
• displays count of ''disabled' permission you've set for the app (i.e. 3)

How it Works:

• run  PERMISSIONS DENIED
• View list of all installed apps
• Touch an app (i.e. Back My tones to reveal details for each permission this app has access)
• Touch one of the permissions to either turn off or on the permission
• Touch and set each permission to your preference

*Note:

You will need rooted access to system files for your selections to disable permissions to work.

BUT this app still runs on unrooted devices and very useful for app detail info (quick view the developer, count of permisssions, much clearer description for each permission than what you see on the market installation screen)

[sitnsidewayz]

I would be very careful about disabling permissions for apps. You could easily be disabling certain functions of the app or the app altogether. A while back, I found an app in the market just for viewing permissions for someone that is not rooted, "Apps by Permission".

[RicoLX]

Yes, a vtery cautionary step to make when doing so. Even bloat apps could be tiedvinto the OS system functions to where, disabling might freeze the device.

[Ann154]

My new applicatiorn for the week is Mapquest Maps. They similar to Google Maps, but have a couple of added benefits. The application had some street names where Google Maps didn't and I am liking the filter for certain types of businesses.

Second application for the week. AAA Roadside. I had this for a short time on the other phone, but had removed it for space. Finally got around to installing it again. It seems AAA has added to their number of Apps in the Market since I had the original application on my phone.

[RicoLX]

Wow, i forgot all about mapquest. i'd like to check it out. do you have the market link ? I have tried searching for it but cant get mapquest to come up. Hmmm, another neat one (AAA Roadside Assistance). Definitely will see what this has to offer!

[Ann154]

AAA Roadside
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.apps.aaa.roadside

Mapquest Maps
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.mapquest.android.ace

[Ann154]

I hear that there is going to be a update to Angry Birds soon to give everyone a new level.

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/06/new-angry-birds-mine-and-dine-episode-on-the-way/

[RicoLX]

Droid Life has really interesting articles. I like the link. Thanks for the AAA link. I found why it was not finding the apps when searching. My arket app default settings got reset. I had to manually change the settings to display all, and then were aboe to search and get aaa and mapquest