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So Swiftkey is pretty excellent.
The previous beta release sent to me was GOOD, but definitely not good enough to take over swype.
However, yesterday I received the latest APK and man, it's awesome.
It's incredibly fast and the text prediction is simply brilliant, the video is too conservative at the speed you can type.
It reminds me a LOT of touchpal, and I would love to see the swipe symbols implemented like they were in WinMo.
I recommend you guys head on over to their website here and try to sign up for the beta.
I used to be a huge Swype junkie, but I truly find this faster.
Check it out, you may like it.
Android Central's Keyboard Roundup featuring Swype/Swiftkey among others, here.
Ehh, IMHO I think they both suck.
VinceOB said:
Ehh, IMHO I think they both suck.
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Way to explain why, great constructive post, really.
intx said:
Way to explain why, great constructive post, really.
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welcome to internet
also, one could consider this whole thread an opinion piece
intx said:
Way to explain why, great constructive post, really.
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I know huh....
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welcome to internet
also, one could consider this whole thread an opinion piece
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In response to the bolded part: and? Does that preclude the need for supporting information? If anything it emphasizes the necessity; opinions aren't facts, they cannot stand without support.
Edit: To the OP, i'm gonna check out swiftkey, although I can't imagine it being better than swype. Could you have not just shared an apk?
I struggle with Swype but I see potential in the concept. I signed up for the beta. Thanks OP.
I'd be interested in seeing the super prediction done by Swiftkey, but I don't know... I'm getting better with and liking Swype more and more every day.
The learning system in Swype I think is what I like best. Some word isn't in the dictionary? Just type it in and it's added. No asking, no popup window, it's just there next time you use it.
revlayle said:
welcome to internet
also, one could consider this whole thread an opinion piece
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-_-. welcome to the internet, really? Guess I have no idea what I'm doing here, thanks for the welcome though.
JustShim said:
In response to the bolded part: and? Does that preclude the need for supporting information? If anything it emphasizes the necessity; opinions aren't facts, they cannot stand without support.
Edit: To the OP, i'm gonna check out swiftkey, although I can't imagine it being better than swype. Could you have not just shared an apk?
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Would if I could. Attached to every release is a software release licensing stating that it is not to be handed out.
Android Central featured both Swype and Swiftkey in a review here:
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-centrals-keyboard-roundup
He seemed to prefer Swiftkey as well.
What version is swiftkey up to now? The last one I used was 0.9.3 I think..
I received an email and downloaded the latest version (.9.13) but I am unable to get it to install on DC. I am very impressed with the prediction but it is a litle laggy. Glad to hear the update is faster (if I can get it to work).
Waiting for me email
Just signed up for swiftkey.. Swype still hasn't emailed me yet and I'm using SlideIT now.. SlideIT is working pretty well.. I tried shapewriter, but didn't like it very much. SlideIT will suffice until I get an invite to swype or swiftkey
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I am loving swype... very fast at it now.
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Just signed up for swiftkey.. Swype still hasn't emailed me yet and I'm using SlideIT now.. SlideIT is working pretty well.. I tried shapewriter, but didn't like it very much. SlideIT will suffice until I get an invite to swype or swiftkey
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PM me if you want the swype or swiftkey apk.
i have tried both and only wish swiftkey would do a better pridiction for surrounding letters. swype imo is faster for typing and more accurate. i would love to see swiftkey guess the words better with more choices of guess words. that would make me switch.
swiftkey v0.9.14
I'm on SwiftKey .9.15. It is excellent, but I have two MAJOR complaints:
1. No custom dictionary. Really? What is this, a 2004 Nokia phone? I thought these were called SMART phones
2. It cannot for the life of it figure out verb tense. If I write a future-tense sentece, it'll suggest a past-tense verb and a present-tense verb, but I have to type the future-tense verb out. It's ridiculous.
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PM me if you want the swype or swiftkey apk.
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pm'd you - thanks!
Really are the other ones better then ShapeWriter? I just started using it and its not laggy what so ever. I love it and works with my fat fingers.
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So, I am working on a new Android app and I would love some input on it.
The basic idea is that you can easily "chat" with other random users. I find this very hard to explain without showing so I will just run through the process here. You launch the app then you can write something in a text box and "shout it". The message gets uploaded and then you download a message that someone else has shouted out. You can then either download another message or reply to the message you have, effectively initiating a conversation with that person.
All comments and feedback appreciated, preferably on the Connect-UTB forums but I will check here as well
UPDATE: The app is now out on the Market.. feel free to give it a go!
Interesting
Glad you think so! It will be on the Market soon enough I think, depending on what feedback I get from this limited beta test.
Add different colors for each user and make it like a live update not to press the Grab new shout then it updates Other then that the UI is Good.
Thanks for the ideas. I will make it grab a new shout when you post one (i think, maybe make it a setting).
Not sure what you're thinking when it comes to the colours though? Give each user a unique colour? As in their name? Something like:
Reply from Bob: Hey darling
Reply from Alice: Hey handsome
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Reply from Bob: Hey darling
Reply from Alice: Hey handsome
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Yes exactly like that
So this is kind of like a chatroulette/omeggle kinda idea, is that right?
Interesting
Alright, I will give it some though.
I am not sure how to implement the live updates though. Been thinking about it for a while and havent decided on the best way to do this yet, so any suggestions would be welcome!
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Alright, I will give it some though.
I am not sure how to implement the live updates though. Been thinking about it for a while and havent decided on the best way to do this yet, so any suggestions would be welcome!
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You could ask some twitter developers because they have the auto updating feature.
sorry i cant personally help im just learning java.
Yeah I agree, maybe there's an open source twitter app?
Re: [BETA][UNDER DEVELOPMENT]uShout
Its not the coding that is the problem, its just figuring out how I want it to be.
Also I'm figuring out how I shouts should be grabbed. Now it just grabs the newest (if you don't have any replies) so if lots of shouts are being posted then most of them might never be read. However I don't want users to get the same shout twice so I have some thinking to do.
Thanks for testing it though. I think it can be a fun app once it gets published on the market
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Yeah I agree, maybe there's an open source twitter app?
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1. Maybe add an option to make the random user a favourite or friend?
2. Also add an icon/picture to your name?
3. An option to add a picture to your post? i.e. "look what I saw today!" - picture.jpg
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1. Maybe add an option to make the random user a favourite or friend?
2. Also add an icon/picture to your name?
3. An option to add a picture to your post? i.e. "look what I saw today!" - picture.jpg
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Great ideas. Will see what I can do. Thanks!
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What do you think about implementing the Omegle protocol? That can provide a good number of users immediately.
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What do you think about implementing the Omegle protocol? That can provide a good number of users immediately.
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Havent really considered it though I might take a closer look. I don't really think I will need it though
So who exactly would you be chatting with? Random users online? Creepy..
Pretty much yeah. Then again, those you talk to here are pretty random as well >_<
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Pretty much yeah. Then again, those you talk to here are pretty random as well >_<
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Would be neat for proximity shout and preference like only want to receive from a female/certain age/or only pictures if not already implemented.
Hmm, interesting. I have been wanting to keep images and pictures of it due to the nastyness that tends to show up. However, a male/female setting would be nice.
Beta is out, if its ok I will post.
Got my invite as well. So far looking good. Nice GUI plus response. I find it WAY faster than Trillian Beta, although some Skype and Video exchange might be good for next release
The end of the email reads:
"Also, please understand that the build is only for folks who have registered with us for the beta program and is not intended to be shared with any one. "
So now I ask you. Do you think its ok to post it?
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Got my invite as well. So far looking good. Nice GUI plus response. I find it WAY faster than Trillian Beta, although some Skype and Video exchange might be good for next release
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It seems a little sluggish for me at times. Is it the same for you?
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The end of the email reads:
"Also, please understand that the build is only for folks who have registered with us for the beta program and is not intended to be shared with any one. "
So now I ask you. Do you think its ok to post it?
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didnt read that far got too excited, guess everyones SOL. Im sure someone will post it anyway.
I wont say anything
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Ugggghhhhhh didn't sign up in time -____-
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Why do people post stuff like this and not even say what the app does?
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Why do people post stuff like this and not even say what the app does?
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http://tinyurl.com/cnkhyh
TJDuckett said:
Why do people post stuff like this and not even say what the app does?
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A lot of people know what Beejive is. If you don't know what it does, why don't you google it?
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That's cute, but why should someone have to Google something that someone's advertising. Obviously if you announce that something out its to garner interest, no? With that being the case, ways the harm in typing even a one sentence description? Seems pretty common sense.
And I just realized that the last two responses before that post could've been a simple description as well, but acting like someone doesn't know what Google is in an Android forum seems to take priority over posting something useful.
Anyways for anyone who doesn't know, it's a messenging client for multiple services. I love things like trillian on my pc so ill be waiting for this one
I'm on it now, it rules. I just pray that it doesn't become a permanent beta like the wm version
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Neat. Mobilism may or may not have the newest version of this apk posted 8 minutes ago
Trying it out now...
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I love beejive. I use to have it o. My blackberry and well worth the money for how well it worked. I used it mostly for Facebook chat but I used some MSN also.
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I'm using it now. This destroys Trillian. Does anyone know if it uses Froyo's built-in push notifications API, C2DM ? I'm concerned about battery life.
Androidica has an active link to the download for what its worth.
In case it's not supposed to be distributed, check out this link because it has a cool video of it and not for the download link...
http://androinica.com/2010/08/25/this-is-beejive-for-android-video/
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And I just realized that the last two responses before that post could've been a simple description as well, but acting like someone doesn't know what Google is in an Android forum seems to take priority over posting something useful.
Anyways for anyone who doesn't know, it's a messenging client for multiple services. I love things like trillian on my pc so ill be waiting for this one
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this is a pretty popular app, thats why I didnt bother getting into detail, and Trillian has been out for beta use for the public, not a fan , and im sure you will say that when you use it.
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BWAHAHAH that gets me everytime lol but its like people dont know what google is, the time it took to respond here and wait..... u could have an answer lol nah, but beejive is good and a chat based program if I remember correctly that was originally on the iphone
Straight from Toast:
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actually your thread was reported because (as it said in the subject) "cracked version" obviously thats a red flag for warez. anyhow as u mentioned the other threads on the subject were questionable. the only reason i let the threads remain was because they were all just links to beta trial versions. which imo wasnt so much warez. unfortunately when i brought the subject of swype up to the senior mods, i was told that the corp. that develops the app has sent XDA a order to stop posting their app. at that point the mods infomed me that i needed to remove all the sype threads. so thats what ive done. if ive missed one please let me know. anyhow thanks and have a good night
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He also said that he'd be handing out suspensions for repeat offenses, just so everyone knows.
Here's XDA's official announcement.
Well, that sucks. I'm glad I have my copy. I don't know why Swype just doesn't put their app on the market. I'd a paid for it were there a trial version I could have tried. Personally, I love Swype and I don't know how I managed without it. The only thing I missed about my Blackberry when I switched was the typing. With Swype, my BB is a distant memory now.
Edit: Is Swype under contract with a certain carrier/manufacturer?
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Well, that sucks. I'm glad I have my copy. I don't know why Swype just doesn't put their app on the market. I'd a paid for it were there a trial version I could have tried. Personally, I love Swype and I don't know how I managed without it. The only thing I missed about my Blackberry when I switched was the typing. With Swype, my BB is a distant memory now.
Edit: Is Swype under contract with a certain carrier/manufacturer?
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I think they have OEM contracts with most of the major manufacturers because we're seeing more and more handsets preloaded with Swype. They could still make bank off a Market version, though...
So...
Does this mean we have to either be in the beta or know someone in the beta to get a copy of swype now? That makes me sad.....
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I think they have OEM contracts with most of the major manufacturers because we're seeing more and more handsets preloaded with Swype. They could still make bank off a Market version, though...
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I agree. Hopefully they will put it on the market once those contracts expire so everyone can get it and have full support on it.
they really should just go market. i have a few different copies saved, dont know how many of them are expired or not. as long as i have one working copy, i'm good. once those expire though...... blah
I think it is crappy that if you want swype you have to purchase a phone you do not want to get it... shame on swype
That does stink. But those are the breaks. I guess it's back to keyboards that I can actually pay for.
Owned! I bet a lot of people really feel stupid right about now....
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That does stink. But those are the breaks. I guess it's back to keyboards that I can actually pay for.
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Or have someone with a hookup lol...
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I think it is crappy that if you want swype you have to purchase a phone you do not want to get it... shame on swype
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lol, or as I said above... It's not what ya kno, it's who you kno in this situation =)
Man, that really ticks me off because I was really getting into themeing swype. My thread had over 4000 views in 3 days.....and tons of downloads. Oh well, at least I still have my Carbon Fiber versions to use.........I guess I'll have to move on to themeing something else.
P.S. Do not start posting asking me to PM you a link, or they will delete this thread too.
Hopefully one day they offer a paid version. I put Swype on my phone a while ago (before I switched to CM6... so it was probably 2 months ago?) and I liked it a lot. I'd gladly pay $2-3 for it or something like that.
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Owned! I bet a lot of people really feel stupid right about now....
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Because we're enjoying Swype right now?
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Because we're enjoying Swype right now?
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Every time I see this guy (gqstatus0685) comment on anything, it's usually some BS. I was going to say something, but all that would happen was the thread would get cluttered with a bunch of nonsense.
Yea, we got owned. Owned so badly, that Swype had to come here and beg the forum to stop posting their app (that isn't supposed to be on our phones) on here. Sure........the devs/members from here, the ones who figured out how to put it on phones that weren't supposed to have it, are the ones that got "owned". Edit: Not to mention, like TheBiles said, we still HAVE Swype.
smh
No I get annoyed at the fact that people on XDA storm in on threads claiming OP's are breaking forum etiquette and rules and get mad when people call them out on their threads. It's just funny that's all.
So much for the idiot who said it was shareware to try and cloud the fact that it was warez.
Just FYI: when my last Swype .apk expired, I DL'd the SlideIT beta and played with it for a few days before I snagged a new Swype. While I definitely prefer Swype, SlideIT was definitely serviceable and way better than the stock keyboard.
So if you can't get your hands on Swype, give it a try. It's in the Marketplace.
Shapewriter is another free one to hold you over when going through swype withdrawls
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Shapewriter is another free one to hold you over when going through swype withdrawls
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Shapewriter is no longer in the Market. They pulled it quite some time ago when the ownership changed.
i never had the patience to get used to swype. i feel like i'm missing out. maybe i'll find it and try again.
If you post metamorph themes to swype then i believe those are fine, your just providing images to replace in it, not the actual APK
The website and forum are offline, and people over on Android Forums are reporting that their version of Launcher Pro has 'expired'. Anyone know anything?
Mine is working
Not getting the expired message but wanted to search the launcher pro forums for an issue I have and get a 403 Forbidden page.
My LauncherPro is working fine, it seems these posters may have downloaded something - two threads so far, but one of the guides said these reports are popping up all over the place. Be careful what you download and install!
a coworker of mine had the issue today of the launcher actually expiring and had no way out of his browser, and i guess the launcherpro website was down? anyway, I'm just reposting the link from another website, since I typically come to xda to find answers to stuff like this... either manually type this into your ANDROID browser, or if you could somehow make it to this page from your phone, just click this link... from your phone lol
market://search?q=pnamerg.adw.launcher
it is the direct adwlauncher link to the android market!
hope this helps! =)
My LPP is also working fine. ADW or GO launchers would work for people with issues. I was also able to get to the site just fine (launcherpro.com), but yes, the forums were down.
Most likely a switch to a different server or hosting company, or website update. That's the simplest explanation.
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My LPP is also working fine. ADW or GO launchers would work for people with issues. I was also able to get to the site just fine (launcherpro.com), but yes, the forums were down.
Most likely a switch to a different server or hosting company, or website update. That's the simplest explanation.
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Same with me - no problems.
Here's an update
Seems the developer has screwed up on this one. From this post on Android Forums (this is Fede speaking):
That's my bad actually, I didn't realize that if you had an old LP Beta set as your default, you wouldn't be able to use it to open the market to download a newer version after it expired.
Future versions will automatically send you to the market to get the new version. At this point, the only thing you can do is install ADB and use it to install a newer version, or use ADB to uninstall LP and then install from the market again.
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He's generating a lot of ill will from this.
For some reason, a small percentage of LP users decided to be idiots and not update the app for the last month (0.8.2 came out Dec. 7th) and now the previous version has expired.
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For some reason, a small percentage of LP users decided to be idiots and not update the app for the last month (0.8.2 came out Dec. 7th) and now the previous version has expired.
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No, that isn't the problem. They're running an old beta that has expired. Those who use the market version, and those who paid for the app, aren't having the problem.
Can anyone access the launcherpro website? I get a blank page. This is really weird because Fede is usually very responsive.
Fede seems to be hiding, this is a PR disaster for him. The best thing to do at this point is to be forthcoming, own up to it, and give clear instructions on how to fix it.
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Fede seems to be hiding, this is a PR disaster for him. The best thing to do at this point is to be forthcoming, own up to it, and give clear instructions on how to fix it.
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I have to agree, Fede needs to own up to whatever this problem is. Even though I think the vast majority of LauncherPro users like myself have no problem, we keep the app updated and got it from the market. I wonder if this will effect his re-write of LauncherPro he has been promising?
Fede is doing a complete Rewrite.
Changes take time.....Not, everything is as easy and as fast as we would all like it to be.
Complications do happen. Its part of the game.
Be Patient......I'm sure he will get it all fixed soon enough.
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Fede is doing a complete Rewrite.
Changes take time.....Not, everything is as easy and as fast as we would all like it to be.
Complications do happen. Its part of the game.
Be Patient......I'm sure he will get it all fixed soon enough.
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With all due respect, This is more than a little 'complication'. Rewrites do take time, but if your customer base has lost faith in your product because you don't show excellenct support on a critical app like a launcher, you won't have anyone to rewrite for...
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I don't think many will lose faith with Fede at all. And those that do can find another launcher to moan about.
Fede has a very loyal fan base, and most will stick with him as his is one of the best, if not the best, creation on this os.
People will always moan, and then find something else to moan about.
Fede won't have anyone to rewrite the app for?
What a ridiculous thing to say.
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Still no news from Fede
my paid version works fine.
But why is the forum down?
Sorry for beeing a little bit foolish, but I used the forum a lot because of theming stuff and really miss it...
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I don't think many will lose faith with Fede at all. And those that do can find another launcher to moan about.
Fede has a very loyal fan base, and most will stick with him as his is one of the best, if not the best, creation on this os.
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Who said it wasn't? The point is, his program is everywhere on Android phones, many people who have no technical skills at all have it, and it seems to have 'broken' their phones. His lack of statement regarding the problems and offering workaround for it are the problem. As for 'finding another launcher to moan about' really? That's all it is, the consumer's fault? I think there's a job for you at AT&T.
Fede won't have anyone to rewrite the app for?
What a ridiculous thing to say.
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No, not really. The anger is all over the internet. He needs to do damage control to help his reputation.
I love the LauncherPro program, I've had it since I started, I paid for it right off the bat. I do that with all developers. I will say I haven't found him to be very forthcoming with assistance - then again, until now (and still, for me), there haven't been issues like this that needed addressing. My only point is he needs to get in front of this and fix it or yes, his reputation will be damaged for many. Not you, not me, but there are plenty of others who are extremely unahppy.
Apparently Lifehacker has been in touch with Fede or found a response somewhere on the interwebs.
http://lifehacker.com/5727669/how-to-stop-launcherpro-from-taking-over-your-phone