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!
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Thanks, great find!
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Seconded, great app which has now replaced NewsRob on my Tab.
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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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This is the only thing that I've been missing since moving from a Sense ROM/launcher.
Does a nice scrollable widget exist that's similar to the stock Friendstream one?
EDIT: I've tried out Socialite, but it seems to never sync properly and eventually force closes on the CyanogenMod nightly builds.
I miss it too.
Try Pure Messenger Widget.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-koxx-pure_messenger-zmmq.aspx
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Try Pure Messenger Widget.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-koxx-pure_messenger-zmmq.aspx
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OP if you try Pure Messenger let us know what you think. I use Socialite and it seems to work okay... but could be better of course.
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OP if you try Pure Messenger let us know what you think. I use Socialite and it seems to work okay... but could be better of course.
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EDIT: I was just too tired to realize what I was doing incorrectly. Trying to get a widget setup that looks decent.
All of the different variants of the Sense style widgets look really "off" for some reason. Looking further, it's definitely the pictures, as they trail a bit off the left side of the widget. (See pic)
I'm also not fond of the left/right arrows on the widget. I only set up FB, so I don't need non-working buttons.
Pure Messenger will make you forget Friend Stream every existed.
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EDIT: I was just too tired to realize what I was doing incorrectly. Trying to get a widget setup that looks decent.
All of the different variants of the Sense style widgets look really "off" for some reason. Looking further, it's definitely the pictures, as they trail a bit off the left side of the widget. (See pic)
I'm also not fond of the left/right arrows on the widget. I only set up FB, so I don't need non-working buttons.
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Use the scrollable version with ADW/LauncherPro. It is better than FriendStream.
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Nice setup TheBiles.
PureMessenger > friendstream with the ability to use skins, add email and sms along with twitter and FB to stream, ability to select preferred clients for clicked feed, and oodles of config settings in a nice scrollable UI with ADW or launcherPRO. Well worth a buck-fifty.
I wouldn't consider Pure messenger better than Friendstream myself.
It's nice... but sadly needs a few fixes in my opinion
1) Won't display 'mobile upload' picture notifications properly. It only shows 1 picture in the internal viewer with no way to go directly to the person's photo list.
2) Pictures display as filenames in the list view, rather than the actual thumbnail as sense does. (This might be considered user preference, but I'd prefer to see a picture rather than <randomwords>.jpg )
3) No support for built in HTC applications for Facebook nor Twitter (aka peep). While the internal viewer can be dismissed in favor of a real 'app', the selection is limited to bout 3-6 apps none of which are the built in parts of HTC's rom. (Of course if you're not using HTC roms then this isn't problem
Overall it's a great app, and the best out there I've seen, don't get me wrong.. but Friendstream still has the edge in actual functionality for basic use. Sure, No themes, lack of customization hurt, but when it comes down to using the product for what it's intended for (Keeping up with posts/photos from your friends) it has a few issues IMO.
Socailite, its from LG but u can find the apk on here
davebu said:
Socailite, its from LG but u can find the apk on here
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The OP said it wasn't working for him in the first post...
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Had a chance to play with Pure Messenger Widget a bit more today.
Overall it seems "ok" but lacking in some ways as well. You can't post directly from the widget, which is a huge strike against it. I want the widget so I don't have to clutter my homescreens with redundant apps.
Guess I accidentally went past my 24 hours so I am the proud owner, or some such thing.
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Use the scrollable version with ADW/LauncherPro. It is better than FriendStream.
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I'm using the scrollable widget currently, and like I said, it's neat to watch updates, but it's a killer that I don't see an obvious way to post anything to FB/Twitter through the widget, instead I'm forced to use the app.
It just feels "clunky" for lack of a better term.
I will say that the widgets can be set up to look better, it just seems that some of the skins are definitely not ones any OCD person would want to use.
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EDIT: I was just too tired to realize what I was doing incorrectly. Trying to get a widget setup that looks decent.
All of the different variants of the Sense style widgets look really "off" for some reason. Looking further, it's definitely the pictures, as they trail a bit off the left side of the widget. (See pic)
I'm also not fond of the left/right arrows on the widget. I only set up FB, so I don't need non-working buttons.
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Which launcher is that? How do you get it to look like that?
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DanBergundy said:
Which launcher is that? How do you get it to look like that?
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It's Launcher Pro. I'm using the Froyo wide dock (in settings) and just setting up normal apps and using the Launcher Pro icons for them.
I like how it looks with a nice black/white theme.
TooSlo said:
Had a chance to play with Pure Messenger Widget a bit more today.
Overall it seems "ok" but lacking in some ways as well. You can't post directly from the widget, which is a huge strike against it. I want the widget so I don't have to clutter my homescreens with redundant apps.
Guess I accidentally went past my 24 hours so I am the proud owner, or some such thing.
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Erm. You just click that little star, and select "update status." You never have to open the official apps. You can also click that little arrow and select "open Facebook" so you don't ever need an icon on the screen in the first place.
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Where did you get that toolbar at the bottom. It looks a lot like mine but with a few more icons. Is that a 4g between the wireless and sat?
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Where did you get that toolbar at the bottom. It looks a lot like mine but with a few more icons. Is that a 4g between the wireless and sat?
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That's Extended Controls. The second icon is the Froyo hotspot toggle, but it does have a 4G toggle option. I just don't have it on there because 4G doesn't work with CyanogenMod at the moment.
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Erm. You just click that little star, and select "update status." You never have to open the official apps. You can also click that little arrow and select "open Facebook" so you don't ever need an icon on the screen in the first place.
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Well crap, it looks as though I'd always been fat-fingering the arrow and only saw the "open Facebook" link in there.
I recant my previous statements and accept that this is a damn fine alternative to Friendstream. (after a little getting used to)
The only issue that I have with Pure Messenger is this: When a FB contact posts something on someones' wall it doesn't show who the other person is, even if the other person is one of your contacts it doesn't show.
Got socialite running on newest cyanogen nightly. Its pretty nice really, I actually like it better than friend stream.
I'm not sure what everyone's stance on porting apps from one model to another, maybe there's an alternate solution.
I'm highly HIGHLY interested in the Calendar and email app from the Galaxy Tab. I plan to eventually buy it if they announce a larger screen, but those applications are well designed from what I can tell.
Does anybody know where I can find these apps for my Evo, or know any similar apps that they can point me to? There's a lot of calendar and email apps in the market and they aren't very useful IMO.
OH and one more thing. Any suggestions for a photo gallery app? I tried the 3D Gallery app and that's too slow, but I do like how it organizes my stuff... HTC's gallery is a mess for me. Any other Gallery apps that can better organize my images?
Thank you so much!
If you go to settings/account and sync/google and deselect sync picasa albums, 3d gallery works muuuuuuch better. Way faster!
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If you go to settings/account and sync/google and deselect sync picasa albums, 3d gallery works muuuuuuch better. Way faster!
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oooh, okay...will try and report back thanks!
I'm dying for the email app from the Tab... (Yes, I've searched)
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I'm dying for the email app from the Tab... (Yes, I've searched)
dwizzy130
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agreed! Samsung did an awesome job. I would like to get the Tab, but I feel that 3 more inches is not worth purchasing, yet. Hopefully Samsung or HTC will give us a nice 10+" tablet.
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agreed! Samsung did an awesome job. I would like to get the Tab, but I feel that 3 more inches is not worth purchasing, yet. Hopefully Samsung or HTC will give us a nice 10+" tablet.
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Yes they did!I love the Outlook style preview in landscape. It could really come in handy for me. I have tried an apk from the TAB but it just Fc's...
dwizzy130
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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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...
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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...
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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?
Just got android phone.
Would anyone please help me to give a list of android application I should try? Thanks.
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Pandora!!!
Check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929193
Thank you.
Could anyone recommend:
book reader
news reader
I remembered a lock application: wipe to mute/wipe to .... but I just couldn't remember the name of the application
something like Resco contact in windows mobile
profile switch
other application to play music/movie
file explorer
picture viewer
something like phatpad.
I have htc sensation. Don't know whether what I request is already there.
claus1953 said:
Check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929193
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henrik.dk said:
Thank you.
Could anyone recommend:
book reader
news reader
I remembered a lock application: wipe to mute/wipe to .... but I just couldn't remember the name of the application
something like Resco contact in windows mobile
profile switch
other application to play music/movie
file explorer
picture viewer
something like phatpad.
I have htc sensation. Don't know whether what I request is already there.
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book reader Aldiko eBook
news reader there are so many you just have to try out some
profile switch i use toggle settings, where you setup your profiles (home, work, night etc)
other application to play music/movie MoboPlayer for video UberMusic for music
file explorer File Expert
picture viewer Fish Bowl Gallery
something like phatpad Springpad maybe?
Thank you so much. I will use this as a start point.
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book reader Aldiko eBook
news reader there are so many you just have to try out some
profile switch i use toggle settings, where you setup your profiles (home, work, night etc)
other application to play music/movie MoboPlayer for video UberMusic for music
file explorer File Expert
picture viewer Fish Bowl Gallery
something like phatpad Springpad maybe?
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and for ubermusic dont forget metro theme from market!
Any application I can remote control my phone, sms from computer? Thanks.
Does "Aldiko eBook" support read text file?
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and for ubermusic dont forget metro theme from market!
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or the zune skin. personally like it even more than the metro
WidgetLocker (customize your lockscreen)
Amazon App Store (also recommend the app of the day reminder)
AutoRotate Switch
Dropbox
My Tracks
Swiftkey X Beta
WP7Contact (if you like the wp7 layout of things)
My Flip Clock Widget of course. Check my thread here.
file manager is a must, recommand R.E~
Astro (file manager)
Spare parts (add some configuration setting)
Battery Monitor
GPS test
Fancy widget (weather clock)
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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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.
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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
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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