Seen a lot of threads about certain apps from Saturday and questions about it, but not a general thread about apps within it. If there is a thread like this then mode can delete it.
The purpose of this is to keep everyone updated with what apps have been added/updated
So let's begin. Most recent apps added are:
ElectricPig
Daily Star
OK Magazine
Coated
Daily Express
Smart Pack
Healthy Delicious
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Hey Everyone,
With Jelly Bean starting to hit various devices, I thought it would be useful to start a thread compilation on maximizing the potential of Google Now.
If you don't already know what Google now is check visit Google's Google Now Page
If you guys have any tips, tricks, suggestions and/or secrets on how to use Google Now to the very best, please share them here so that everyone can enjoy their Android experiences to the fullest! I'll keep an eye on everyone's comments and compile a master list up here on the OP so that everyone can benefit from all of our findings and find a helpful and clean list easily.
Finally, a big THANK YOU to everyone that contributes, I'll make sure credit is given where credit is due for each contribution! Let's try to keep the thread clean. Thanks everyone!
Google Now Tips & Tricks
■ Google Support - Tips & Tricks Thanks IFLATLINEI
■ Set your home and work locations for better cards. Sign into latitude and then touch your icon. Hit Settings > Location History and set your locations for home and work. Googlw Now will show you travelling time between home and work.
■ Sports Team Cards Google Search your team name a couple times for Google Now to "learn" your team names.
Reserved. Just in case
How about Do a barrel roll.
You might include this as well http://support.google.com/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2644109#/topic/2566670
Just search for "tilt".
Google Now Useful?
Are people finding Google Now useful? I just obtained it for my ICS mod.
Uninstalled Google Now
wrusry said:
Are people finding Google Now useful? I just obtained it for my ICS mod.
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The Google Now app for my ICS mod was eating my battery life. I had to uninstall it. I was enjoying it, but it wasn't worth the extra battery drain. I am sure it eats less battery in a native jellybean rom.
Ok you put time and effort into your games or apps but still cant seem to get downloads. You might even see a game or app similar to yours but for some reason they are charting but your not. There are over 100,000 developers and over a million apps on googleplay. What are they doing that your not?
1) Website- I see a lot of developers that have a single blog page for all their apps. Look at the format of google play and match your website as close as you can to what google play has. Why? Customers are use to a certain format and like things that look familiar . Think like a customer when building a website and put the same effort as you were in programming your apps.
2)Social Networking-Make a twitter and facebook account. Any app release you have or updates post them.You can even interact with customers and get feedback directly from them. Use this as a tool to learn from real people and adjust your game or app based on feedback.
3)Make Niche Apps- There is no way indie developers can match the power of big companies. Rather than try to take on gameloft or EA focus on niche apps. Small apps like car locators or how to cook books. Small apps like these have been know to get more downloads vs making a game going against a bigger company. Small focused apps or simple games with great graphics can draw people to your app.
4)Post in Forums- Post your game or app in several forums. Be careful as many forums are not really indie friendly. Most forums have a section where you can post games or apps away from where regular forum users cant see. Also you might run into jealous developers who have nothing better to do then degrade your game. Post in several forums to bring in users but remember this is only a small part of your marketing efforts. This forums is very developer friendly though.
5)Rate Me Button- In your apps your should have a rate me button and a googleplay button that points to only your apps in google play. You can also have a button to your website to give the customer a more personal touch.
6) Paid vs. Free- I would suggest you make 4 to 5 free apps before making a paid app. Most customers do not want to pay and only enjoy free apps. You can make a paid version but be warned if you make a paid version users might
1) uninstall the free version
2)buy the paid version
3)refund the paid version but keep the apk on thier device
4) Now they have the paid version for free.
I will make another how to market your android apps part 2 soon. Till then good luck with your games and apps.
These are helpful tips seeing as me and a friend just released our first app a month ago, thanks!
yoshihat said:
These are helpful tips seeing as me and a friend just released our first app a month ago, thanks!
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Your welcome hope your friends apps does well
:good:Among all android users, we would commonly find few apps. These apps are most famous and most time killing apps.
When any one is free or want to pass the time, he/she will use one of these apps. In one way these are time killing apps...
But in other way these are connecting us to the universe. These apps are listed below. These apps really highly demanded apps.
Social Network Apps:
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WhatsApp: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp
Hike: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsb.hike
FB Messanger: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca
and many more
Games:
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Candy Crush: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga
Hill runner: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fingersoft.hillclimb
Angry Birds:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirds&hl=en
Temple Runner: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imangi.templerun2
and many more.....
Never mind to post all the above useful apps.
Never mind,
Please update useful apps.
I honestly have no idea what anything you posted means. Are you releasing a new app?
tillward said:
I honestly have no idea what anything you posted means. Are you releasing a new app?
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Yes, The new app is about to come market. It needs more two days. It is a simple one but nobody might have thought to do that. I think, it would be used by all
Hello Guys,
After doing app re-skin for a while, i decided to stop and do some real things instead. I've started learning android programming for the last 4 months. I used Lynda.com, Team Tree House, Android Hive as learning resources and a lot (i mean a lot of) stack overflow threads! I created the app using Parse.com as BaaS (Backend as a Service) It's a great service to get your app off the group. I still don't have users to test it's performance but i hope it will do.
The app i created Called FoxyKards, It's a simple app where you can discover Life hacks, tips and tricks the easy way. Filter them by categories, places and supplies. Add to favorites and comment. There are a lot of amazing hacks on the internet some works perfectly and some didn't work at all! I built the app with one reason: to make the maximum use of these tips in your everyday life, to solve problems the smart way and to improve your life, that's why i've added the filters (categories, places,....).
In addition to the android app i created a website for it and an admin panel using Node js / express js.
I hope that you check it out, it's on the playstore and if you like it, it would be nice to see a review/feedback from you.
Playstore Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handykards.lifehacks
Website Link: http://www.foxykards.com
What i'm doing now:
I'm filtering through a large list of life hacks and adding them in daily basis.
I'm learning to market the app via social media website
App Store Search Optimization (ASO)
App indexing
What i'm planning to do next:
Learning the most from users.
Adding a really smart feature i've thinking of and the reason i started android dev. The feature is when a user check-in to a place such as restaurant, gas station, airport ... via foursquare or other service, the app push a notification with tips and tricks you can use in that place.
I'am using Parse in one of my apps! Great platform.
I've downloaded the app. Check your inbox i sent u a message!
Great start!
What is WiseApp you ask? Well, this is a mobile application that helps the user to find the best apps for him in a more efficient and unique way.
Via WiseApp you can find a wide range of results starting from apps that help you scan documents via your smartphone camera, apps
that helps you to erase duplicate contacts, up to unique wallpapers, ringtones and many other topics.
We truly believe that WiseApp can help many users with its exceptional way of finding other apps.
Therefore, if you liked the concept and find it interesting and distinctive, we will be more than happy if you will use WiseApp, enjoy from it, and feel free to contact with us at [email protected].
Search it in the play store on the name: WiseApp and you will get probably the result the first row at the name of: WiseApp - Best Android Apps.
Making people jump through hoops taking surveys, or signing up for Facebook to use your app is kinda ridiculous.
Perhaps eliminate that Nonsense and you could post your cleaner version here.
Until then, thread closed.
Thanks,
Darth
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