Is there any app that looks like genie widget (news and weather) + ability to add custom feeds?
I'm looking for a widget that can show my favorite site's rss on home screen with Auto-scroll through titles or articles.
if not, is there a way to hack the genie widget and add my feed option?
I would like that too. I think it´s wierd you don´t have the option to add specific feeds to the news.
i don't know if it would pick it up but could you just type the site name of the rss feed that you want in the options of genie widget? if it does pick up all their blogs it wouldn't be an rss feed exactly but would be close. i don't know if that would work but just a suggestion.
I can't really tell if you know this already from the OP, but in the Genie Widget you can go to Settings/News settings/Select news topics/Custom topic ..and add a search term, that essentially works the same as Google Alerts. You would search here like you'd Google Search on the web. So, I added "Nexus-One" as a custom topic and get all the same articles I get in my same Google Alert.
I haven't tested it out yet, but in theory a proper Advanced Google Search should get you the feed you want. Refer to this for search help. http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=136861
agriff said:
I can't really tell if you know this already from the OP, but in the Genie Widget you can go to Settings/News settings/Select news topics/Custom topic ..and add a search term, that essentially works the same as Google Alerts. You would search here like you'd Google Search on the web. So, I added "Nexus-One" as a custom topic and get all the same articles I get in my same Google Alert.
I haven't tested it out yet, but in theory a proper Advanced Google Search should get you the feed you want. Refer to this for search help. http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=136861
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The search results will be just from google news.
I'm looking for a widget that can show my favorite site's rss on home srceen with Auto-scroll through titles or articles.
gotcha. Didn't think about that. I'm no help, then.
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Hi all, I am new here, I can tell that there has been ALLOT of work done here...thanks to all...anyway I'm looking for a really cool weather app for my htc touch....
Not to be a jerk but..... search the keyword "weather app" using the search with google feature on the site.
I gave up trying to find one for my milestone. But now ive finally bought launcherpro plus and want a good widget to stretch.
Has a good reader/ widget been released? I like atoma a lot but it refuses to update for me.
The two best reader imo are news rob and newsroom. I use newsrob now because I like the greader sync. As a standalone i think newsroom is the best.
They dont show screens of the widgets.
Search feed juice in Android Market
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I dont like feedjuice. Not mature enough yet. I use feedr now, but their widget design could be better (the arrows are ugly and color too dark).
You may like either the AnyRSS Widget or FeedR from the Android Market. I use FeedR myself.
Try BuzzBox... It has several widget sizes...
The best rss reader I've found is "Pulse News Reader" (free in the market, no ads!). I just found it yesterday, and it is the best rss reader I've tried on Android. It has 2 widget options with pics, and can show full articles in the app.
The interface is great, and it has google reader integration (if you want it). I wish I had found it a long time ago.
aBSuRDiST said:
The best rss reader I've found is "Pulse News Reader" (free in the market, no ads!).
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Thanks, great find!
Volker1 said:
Thanks, great find!
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Seconded, great app which has now replaced NewsRob on my Tab.
AndyGarton said:
Seconded, great app which has now replaced NewsRob on my Tab.
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i dont see how it replaced newsrob for you... pulse is pretty, but functionality wise its a much weaker app, and the widgets are crap (a whole 3 stories per widget whoa)
I use buzzbox, the best I've found so far, nice widgets in various formats, huge selection of feeds, and the ability to add your owns.
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I used slidescreen for a little while and I liked what it was going for, but in the end I didn't like the interface enough and gave up. Does anyone know of any similar launchers?
MoseIlla said:
I used slidescreen for a little while and I liked what it was going for, but in the end I didn't like the interface enough and gave up. Does anyone know of any similar launchers?
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mmmm maybe i´ll be good that you leave here more details about your question... i don´t know what´s your device... with which launcher staid using slidescreen... etc...
SERGI.3210 said:
mmmm maybe i´ll be good that you leave here more details about your question... i don´t know what´s your device... with which launcher staid using slidescreen... etc...
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Why does my device matter? I have the HTC Hero, though. Slidescreen is an Android launcher. According to the market: "A complete home replacement focused on your information.
Shows summary information for SMS, GMail, Phone calls, Calendar, Google Reader, Stocks, Twitter and Facebook."
I really wanted slidescreen back but now it is dead ad there is no alternative ... is there anyone out there who can create a new launcher like slidescreen T_T it was THE BEST! ... any hope?
i found 1
i like the slidescreen too..
i searching everywhere..
n finally,,i found 1..
blackbearblanc.tumblr.com/post/3547408161
but there is no download link..
he named it glow screen..
im googling,,no result about "glow screen"..
i like the appearence,,better than slide screen..
im frustrated to find the link..
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If you read the description of the link, he's actually just using multiple widgets:
A ONEscreen with::
Puremessenger Widget for sms, gmail and missed calls only (gTalk when clicking title)
Kalender widget (TaskOs when clicking title)
AozoraClock with a copied font, Snowstorm Weather, Minimalistic Text for battery, Mobile Signal Widget Pro
Scrollable News (Pulse when clicking title)
Plume Transparent mod (Plume when clicking title)
WidgetLocker when downloaded lockbar from xda + a big lion king wallpaper.
Own dock with blank buttons
Scrollable dock icons: Call/contacts - gmail/new gmail - HancentSMS/New SMS - Astro/NotificationBar down - Dropbox/Open statusbar.
Dock2 is links to Folder Organizer folders (both press + swipe) with different Gingerbread icons. - Player is Quickdesk with SoundHound transparent mod - PowerAmp and BeyondPod smoked mod.
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I've been looking for a SlideScreen replacement, as the last beta version is a bit unstable. Unfortunatley I am yet to find one either.
I would like to push this topic up, since I'm would really love to find a alternative to this aplication...
If it would work properly in Jellybean I would use to replace the launcher...
it's called SlideLine.
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If you read the description of the link, he's actually just using multiple widgets:
I've been looking for a SlideScreen replacement, as the last beta version is a bit unstable. Unfortunatley I am yet to find one either.
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It's on the market now as SlideLine for $1.92US, No free version and yes it is JUST widgets.
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It's on the market now as SlideLine for $1.92US, No free version and yes it is JUST widgets.
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Looks good, a tempting package now they're all bundled together and skinned out of the box. Do the widgets have the old slide-to-clear functionality of SlideScreen?
Hi,
I noticed that HTC removed their HTC News app and widget from Sense 4/4a.
Is there a way to get it working on Sence 4/4a ROMs?
And if not, what is the best replacement to its widget?
Thanks in advance.
dmatik said:
Hi,
I noticed that HTC removed their HTC News app and widget from Sense 4/4a.
Is there a way to get it working on Sence 4/4a ROMs?
And if not, what is the best replacement to its widget?
Thanks in advance.
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Try the google reader app!
Also PULSE NEWS app is pretty good app!
Google currents is nice app also, but u'll miss the Widget!
Google weather and news app is nice app to!
There's plenty of useful news apps on google play store! (Market)
Try flipboard
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suku_patel_22 said:
Try flipboard
Sent from a Desire S waiting for Kernel 3 sources. WAKE UP HTC!!!!
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Thanks! But I couldn't find it in Market. Did you mean FlipSocial maybe?
BTW, I didn't mention it before, but I'm looking for app where I can add my custom RSS feeds, and able to add my gmail (Google Reader) account, the HTC News could do all that.
The Google Reader app/widget is actually a good option which I'm using currently, just looking for other option also
minimal reader
You can use minimal reader. it is good customizable news widget.
dmatik said:
Thanks! But I couldn't find it in Market. Did you mean FlipSocial maybe?
BTW, I didn't mention it before, but I'm looking for app where I can add my custom RSS feeds, and able to add my gmail (Google Reader) account, the HTC News could do all that.
The Google Reader app/widget is actually a good option which I'm using currently, just looking for other option also
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its not available in the market ..google it u should find an apk ..
Try that http://db.tt/2z9VGWTj
You still get a News and weather widget in Sense 4/4a. Isn't that sufficient
Miniread- new kind of news reading experience
Try out MiniRead news app. It shows the news updates in moving text style like TV news channels shows on the bottom screen(News ticker style).
It is very much customizable mini window and can be placed anywhere on the screen.
Just click on any news highlight and it'll open up in browser or youtube app depending on its web content or video.
Give it a try.
Play store link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dbroid.flexirss.trial
Pro version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dbroid.flexirss
I am looking for a way to display Twitter lists on my android phone. Preferably in a simple, minimalistic widget.
I can't find any twitter apps that come with this feature (and it MUST be a widget. I can view my lists in the official app, but I want realtime display on my home screen.)
An alternative I pondered was having some kind of html or JavaScript widget. Then I could grab the list code from somewhere and have that display on my android. Are there any good widgets to embed code in this way?
Many thanks
No ideas?
I am still no closer to finding this months later. If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful.
therourke said:
I am still no closer to finding this months later. If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful.
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I just read on a Reddit thread that Hootsuite has a widget that will display a Twitter list. Give it a try and let us know..