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[REQUEST] GOOD facebook app for 2.1

are there any good facebook apps for 2.1? i have a rooted n1 running the latest cyanogenmod and all of the facebook apps ive used suck. babbler has no notifications. bloo has the same problem plus more and the official android app is even as advanced as babbler or bloo. any suggestions

bloo works fine afaik. the best alternative available.

arctu said:
bloo works fine afaik. the best alternative available.
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bloo gives me instant notifications

i get instant notifications but when i click the notification it shows i have no comments or no likes. thats weird. idk why mines is different

I wish Bloo had a widget =[

anyone else running cyanogen 5.0.5.3 and having problems with bloo or babbler? and if so do you know any facebook apps that work well?

b33zy682 said:
are there any good facebook apps for 2.1? i have a rooted n1 running the latest cyanogenmod and all of the facebook apps ive used suck. babbler has no notifications. bloo has the same problem plus more and the official android app is even as advanced as babbler or bloo. any suggestions
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I'm with you buddy. The native app sucks, no video uploads, wonky scrolling, no notifications. Bloo sucks too, it doesn't post comments when they've been posted, can't see who "likes" statuses, Babbler's even worse. Pisses me off that FB just wants a good iPhone app and forgets that some folks do not want the bloody fruit phone.

the best is actually... touch.facebook.com

i used to use fBook but it no longer keeps me logged in, so i went through a bunch *bloo, babbler ect.. but found "Facebook Touch" from the market is what i wanted and works.
i usually open it and go to the bottom and click "mobile" then i get an easy to use facebook that gives me notifications on the top.

Touch seems pretty good. Thanks for that. Are there no apps that allow you to tag photos? I'm mean really? LOL!

arctu said:
the best is actually... touch.facebook.com
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+1 on this one too. and ebuddy for fb chat seems fine as well

arctu said:
the best is actually... touch.facebook.com
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touch site stopped working for countries outside of US since last week or so.

faizalmzain said:
touch site stopped working for countries outside of US since last week or so.
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no it is still working for me ...

+1 for bloo, seems to be the best. I also have Facebook photo sync so it will download photos to my contacts for caller ID which bloo doesn't do.

faizalmzain said:
touch site stopped working for countries outside of US since last week or so.
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stop spreading rumors.
works fine. always will. unless country blocks it.
as for tagging photos, again use Facebook Touch from marketplace, then at the bottom click full page and just do it that way.

Which Twitter app is the best? [ROUND 2]

It's round 2 of the Twitter client battle for Android. Since the first poll, many apps were introduced and had been updated. So for Round 2, I've narrowed it down to the top Twitter clients.
Round 1 results: Touiteur wins!
Of the numerous Twitter apps available in the Android Market, free or paid, which one have you decided to you use after trying out the others?
I'm pretty sure most of you guys (like me) have tried multiple twitter clients for our Android phones.
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Engadget's article on the different Twitter Client on Android. 05/06/2010
Let's get some more comments and votes

I like twicca.
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I use Seesmic..would be the perfect client if it had name auto-completion which they said is in the works.

Still think touiteur is way ahead in this debate .. Official is nice however i hate the UI ..
Still touiteur well ahead of the rest

Before I use Twidroid. Now Official Twitter app is the best.

I use touituer but would use the official Twitter app if it had a black color theme. The pure white drives me nuts, but I love how it functions and its tie in with the OS sync and contacts etc.
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The official twitter client would be my favorite if the timeline didn't move to the top after refreshing. They also need a better widget to compose with, rather than one that shows a single tweet at a time from your timeline. I don't to a lot of posting (mostly just a reader), but I'm sure others would want that.
Twicca is still my favorite since it is super clean and works the way I expect a twitter client to work.
Touiteur is nice, but the UI is kind of messy.

PrawnPoBoy said:
Touiteur is nice, but the UI is kind of messy.
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Agree! It's too flashy for my taste.

Twicca for the functionality and clean ui

i use tweetcaster. I like the layout and the different themes. It would be handy if i could accept new requests instead of having to go to the twitter website.
Also, does anyone know of any twitter app that utilises the twitlonger system ?
http://www.twitlonger.com/
I know that some of the ibore apps use this and it would sometimes be real useful.

acabbie said:
i use tweetcaster. I like the layout and the different themes. It would be handy if i could accept new requests instead of having to go to the twitter website.
Also, does anyone know of any twitter app that utilises the twitlonger system ?
http://www.twitlonger.com/
I know that some of the ibore apps use this and it would sometimes be real useful.
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Touiteur....

AbsoluteDesignz said:
Touiteur....
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I have Touiteur Premium and I don't see that feature. Only app I know that supports Tweetlonger is ÜberTwitter for Blackberry. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

chobie said:
I have Touiteur Premium and I don't see that feature. Only app I know that supports Tweetlonger is ÜberTwitter for Blackberry. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
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maybe it's in settings but all i know is that most of my tweets extend well beyond 140 chars and tweetlonger is automatically an option when u press send

Mashable's Twitter for Android: The Official/Unofficial App Smackdown
Link

chobie said:
I have Touiteur Premium and I don't see that feature. Only app I know that supports Tweetlonger is ÜberTwitter for Blackberry. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
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there are many that support twitlonger http://www.twitlonger.com/apps

Definitely love the official app.

ghostrida said:
there are many that support twitlonger http://www.twitlonger.com/apps
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Thanks. So only Touiteur supports Twitlonger for Android. I hate that it is being overused though.

Top 5 Twitter Apps for Android - jkontherun

Touiteur > *. Period.

[REQUEST] [APP] Looking for "TV Forecast" like app

I've been looking for a LONG time for an android app like this. Anyone have any idea where I might be able to find one.
This is a pic from the iphone app which basically shows when the next new show airs on only specific shows you enter in the app.. nothing else is there like on the TV guide app where you browse channel/time..
Thanks for all your help.

I'm looking for something smiliar... Would be awesome if someone could create an app that works a bit like http://www.pogdesign.co.uk/cat/
Of course I could always load up the website, but would be better to have it as an app. If someone has the time and skills to do a proper app with a good UI I'd definately donate a beer or two.

tvguide.com has an app on the marketplace. There's also tvlisting from jersey productions.

I tried those apps and they arent really what I'm looking for, for anyone who has had an iphone and used "Tv forecast" you will know what I mean..
Instead of sifting through channels 1-900ish trying to find the right show you input it into the program and it comes back with the next NEW showing.. nothing more, no bloating of other random channels you dont care about.
I'm just looking for a similar android app, that would make my iphone -> n1 transition really complete!

the tvguide.com one allows you to put in favorites and it shows you the next showings.
Shoot an email to the dev of TV Forecast, maybe they'll port it.

JCopernicus said:
the tvguide.com one allows you to put in favorites and it shows you the next showings.
Shoot an email to the dev of TV Forecast, maybe they'll port it.
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dont bother. check out his faq: http://www.bigbucketsoftware.com/tvforecast/support.html

MENDEH said:
dont bother. check out his faq: http://www.bigbucketsoftware.com/tvforecast/support.html
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stupid android fanboy pricks >=[

xXJay_RXx said:
stupid android fanboy pricks >=[
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*Android* pricks?!

I'm also looking for some application, which could works with pogdesigne.co.uk website account but for the moment i use this one:
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.sunilsadasivan.showpedia/

You've got to try TV Junkie, it's for US TV shows (a.k.a when they're available for download)

Ogglord said:
You've got to try TV Junkie, it's for US TV shows (a.k.a when they're available for download)
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Just installed that and so far so good!
definately needs notifications though! but initially great start! at least I don't have to remember now what to watch

bewA said:
Just installed that and so far so good!
definately needs notifications though! but initially great start! at least I don't have to remember now what to watch
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yup, only basic functionality and a few bugs (beta). But still very useful

Great suggestion, missing some features from tv forecast but the best I've seen yet.
Thanks
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Ogglord said:
You've got to try TV Junkie, it's for US TV shows (a.k.a when they're available for download)
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Okay, this is bad a**! I always forget when shows I like will be on. Thanks for the heads up on it.

try TV Show Favs from the market, there is a free ad supported version with 14day premium trial inside.
this app in my experience blows tv forecast out of the water, and is so good i opted to pay for the premium version. even though all the features you want and need are free!

Check this App out. Works perfekt for me. SeriesGuide:
https://market.android.com/details?...DEsImNvbS5iYXR0bGVsYW5jZXIuc2VyaWVzZ3VpZGUiXQ..

google reader . Which is the best

I have tried so many google reader apps. But could not find one thats really good
In iphone i have newsrack - Very good one and has nice preview of images with each icon.
Feedsquare is one with similar fns but sync is terrible
Any suggestions.

I like greader. It reminds me of the mobile site, and is very easy to navigate.

Did you tried Newsrob?

I used to use Newsrob, but now I've switched to using the Reader mobile site - it's great. No good for you if you need offline reading of course, but it gets my vote

I think they all SUCK. I don't have a lot in my list, perhaps 12 sources, half of them news, other tech stuff. And syncing in every Greader app I've found takes forever, often either downloading some X number of total articles and skipping ALL the rest (wtf??) or downloading thousands of articles. Hello, X number of new articles?
So I just read in the default browser, it works great, but obviously it's not offline... Don't try it in Opera, it renders horribly.

Using the Greader site, works ok.
But since I'm using Feedly (Firefox extension) on my laptop I'm really looking forward to their Android app that should be released shortly.

NewsRob works for me.

RebDovid said:
NewsRob works for me.
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Newsrob does not give a thumbnail in the list view.
This i find very useful.
See the attached image to see what i mean

Shortcut to the mobile page for me.

gReader is the best in my opinion, tried most everything.

I don't like gReader, it's too damn iPhony. This is Android, no clue why the dev follows Apple's GUI guidelines here lol
Anyway, my vote goes to FeedR, slick and fast. Although if I haven't purchased it, then I would just use the mobile site.
Looking forward to an official app from Google.

Yup, another vote for the mobile site here.
The big problem for me with the Android apps is that they only do the feeds and not the shares from friends (e.g. shares from Google Buzz).

have u all try feedR? i think it's the best from all google reader apps i've tried

we123 said:
have u all try feedR? i think it's the best from all google reader apps i've tried
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I am currently using the full verison of feedr
Again this also does not have the thumbnail version

melwan said:
This is Android, no clue why the dev follows Apple's GUI guidelines here lol
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Maybe because Android doesn't have a good GUI guideline? Have you noticed how inconsistent Android apps are?

mwxiao said:
Maybe because Android doesn't have a good GUI guideline? Have you noticed how inconsistent Android apps are?
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There is a good ui guidline for Android. There is one also for icons, widgets, and what not. Check out the Android Dev site. It doesn't have to be very detailed and covers everything, but it sure preserves the Android style and atmosphere which is NOTHING like gReader.

rmoney said:
gReader is the best in my opinion, tried most everything.
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I agree after using many readers

http://droidreign.com/2010/08/rss-clients-roundup/

Did you guys try the mobile site optimized for the iPhone?
http://www.google.com/reader/i/
I find it displays the feeds fast and big enough to comfortably read without zooming in.
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bossman74 said:
Did you guys try the mobile site optimized for the iPhone?
http://www.google.com/reader/i/
I find it displays the feeds fast and big enough to comfortably read without zooming in.
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eh? I just go to google reader directly in the Android browser, NOT Opera. No zooming, works fine...

PUSH Notifications for Facebook Fix!

Yes! Finally we have Push notifications for Facebook AND Twitter After the new facebook update, you might have noticed you are forced to have your facebook sync every 5, 10, 30 etc. minutes? Yeah, drove me insane too. Well there is now a fix. This is not my software. But it WORKS! and thats all that matters right? Make sure you check the "Unknown Sources" tab in Settings -> Application BEFORE you download to allow you to install this app. Browse this link below on your andorid device, download the small .APK, and install. Simple as that. Let me know if it works for you! Also, follow me on twitter @rosenbachera
***LINK REMOVED DUE TO DATA MINING AND SECURITY ISSUES***
Cheers!
-Arturas
***UPDATE 4/19/11***
We have been getting MANY security issue and data mining problems with this app. We strongly urge you to NOT download this app, since your security may be compromised.

What app gives you twitter push notifications?
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hmm
did you try this already?
will this work for emails, yahoomail,gmail, etc etc?

I keep getting an error message when trying to register an account. Also, on the site they say they done have twitter support just yet. I like the idea though and I hope everything gets sorted out. I'd pay money for twitter push notifications.
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I keep getting an error that just says "Some Error Occured" when I finish step 4 of making a new account when I repeat my password. Everything is exactly as it should be...

Doesn't work i get that stupid some error msg, nice beta rofl
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ihackyourtech said:
What app gives you twitter push notifications?
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This app SHOULD also give twitter push updates, if not, TweetCaster has PUSH notifications for ALL andorid devices

lampz said:
hmm
did you try this already?
will this work for emails, yahoomail,gmail, etc etc?
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Instead of using the Gmail app for you phone, use the "Email app". Go to settings -> accounts -> Add Account -> and click on "Email" not "Gmail" After you set up your vaious emails. Go to the "email" app on your homescreen, then click the "menu" key with the four squares to bring up the dropbox, click "email delivery" then check Data Push Let me know if it works

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Doesn't work i get that stupid some error msg, nice beta rofl
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I apologize, I will contact the developer. I will keep you this thread in the loop.

Errors
It looks like many of you are getting registration errors, I apologize for the inconvenience. I will contact the developer this afternoon and hopefully use my dev. knowledge to get it up and running soon! Keep in mind, you will have to uninstall the current version and download the new one once it releases. Thank you for your help.

rosenbaa29 said:
This app SHOULD also give twitter push updates, if not, TweetCaster has PUSH notifications for ALL andorid devices
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TweetCaster uses PUSH for notifications? Isn't not stated on their website.

As far as I know. I have been getting Push notifs. with that app. Running Droid Pro 2.2.1. Give it a shot, let me know if it works for you

Wow... didn't know that TweetCaster has push notifications.. not bad..

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Wow... didn't know that TweetCaster has push notifications.. not bad..
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We are still in question on that one. Maybe mine updates every 5 mins? ill take a look, let me know if u get push notifs. on yours. Really, android needs to fix the Push Issue hah.

thanx! man this is awesome!

Omnichron said:
thanx! man this is awesome!
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No, thank YOU for being an Andorid user! If only I was paid to say that

rosenbaa29 said:
As far as I know. I have been getting Push notifs. with that app. Running Droid Pro 2.2.1. Give it a shot, let me know if it works for you
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Handmark today released TweetCaster, a feature-rich Twitter application available for Android smartphones. TweetCaster makes "tweeting" from Android-based smartphones fast, easy and fun, delivering a simple, yet comprehensive Twitter experience. In addition to all the standard features needed to enjoy a complete mobile Twitter experience, TweetCaster offers: multiple Twitter account integration, retweets, Twitter lists, push notifications for tweets, mentions and direct messages as well as offline tweet caching, URL shortening (and previews), photo upload, threaded direct messages and font/theme customization.
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Source: http://www.smartphonegurus.com/forums/topic/9157-handmark-release-tweetcaster-android/
Ermmmm .... I'm surprised if it's true that TweetCaster makes use of PUSH. Will give it a try.
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If I untick "Auto-Refresh", my Notification tab is ungrey. Means it will not even notifiy me at all. But if I tick Auto-Refresh, it ask me for a timing to refresh.
So isn't that still pulling?

Any news from the dev?

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Source: http://www.smartphonegurus.com/forums/topic/9157-handmark-release-tweetcaster-android/
Ermmmm .... I'm surprised if it's true that TweetCaster makes use of PUSH. Will give it a try.
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If I untick "Auto-Refresh", my Notification tab is ungrey. Means it will not even notifiy me at all. But if I tick Auto-Refresh, it ask me for a timing to refresh.
So isn't that still pulling?
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Looks like TweetCaster does not support push sorry! Let me take a look at what twitter apps do support Push, if any.

Mr.L09 said:
Any news from the dev?
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Sent him an email this morning, nothing yet. I will let you know!