[App] You can now use YouMail with Calll Log Integration - Android Apps and Games

Visual Voicemail interface for the YouMail service. Sign up for free at www.youmail.com, and enjoy the best Visual Voicemail app on the market. This latest update has a bunch of new features, like Call Log Integration and Contact Sync.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bestitguys.BetterYouMailPro&hl=en
Change Log
Features:
- NO ADS
- Manage all messages on your Android device
- Easy interface with great functionality
- Show and play voicemails right in your phone's call log (on Android 4.0 or higher)
- Sync contacts with the YouMail server
- Set custom greetings for individual contacts
- Block unwanted callers from calling your phone or leaving messages
- Full Bluetooth headset support (Mono and Stereo) on Android OS 2.2 and higher
- Unique CALL & DELETE feature
- Swipe messages off the screen to delete them
- Switch between folders & move messages to any folder
- Display contact pictures next to their messages
- Share your voice messsages via email, SMS, or other messaging services
- Select multiple messages to be deleted, moved to other folders, or marked as read or unread
- Includes multiple homescreen widgets to display unheard message count, force a refresh, and get message previews
- Record, upload, and manage greetings
- Get message transcripts (paid service that can be purchased on the YouMail website)
- View Youmail call history (even if the caller didn't leave a message)
- Perform reverse phone number look-ups
- Search messages by name, phone number, or transcript contents
- If you have multiple phone numbers forwarded to the same YouMail inbox, there is an option to color-code each incoming number
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS, OR WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A FEATURE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] ! Don't just leave feedback -- there is no way for us to help you if you do that. We're very prompt at responding and fixing problems.

if I wanted to look like I had an iPhone I would've bought an iPhone...
what advantage does this offer over Google voice?
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sageDieu said:
if I wanted to look like I had an iPhone I would've bought an iPhone...
what advantage does this offer over Google voice?
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LOL. As much as I'm an iPhone hater, you have to admit that most Adroid apps aren't even in the same league as far as user friendliness and quality graphics are concerned.
The Google Voice was randomly getting blocked by my carrier (Verizon), and it took half a day to get it resolved. I've also read reports of people on Sprint and AT&T having the same problem, which is why I started using the YouMail service.
Also, the GV app doesn't support Bluetooth, which is completely unbelievable in this day and age. And I like everything streamlined -- the fewer clicks the better. So I hate having to click on a message, only to have it open in a new window, then having to go back to the message list to open another message. And finally, I really wanted to have an option to call back the message sender and have the message get deleted immediately instead of having to re-open the Voicemail app later to delete it. No other apps had these options, and the developers basically said that such an option is useless. So, I made y own app that has all the options that I feel are necessary.

sageDieu said:
if I wanted to look like I had an iPhone I would've bought an iPhone...
what advantage does this offer over Google voice?
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Its not free?

Jfree3000 said:
Its not free?
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No, Sorry, it a paid app.

I like the UI, but wish it worked with GoogleVoice....

MacGuy2006 said:
I like the UI, but wish it worked with GoogleVoice....
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I hoped I could make it work with GV, but they don't have an open API, and I can't hook into it until they do.

btdownloads7 said:
LOL. As much as I'm an iPhone hater, you have to admit that most Adroid apps aren't even in the same league as far as user friendliness and quality graphics are concerned.
The Google Voice was randomly getting blocked by my carrier (Verizon), and it took half a day to get it resolved. I've also read reports of people on Sprint and AT&T having the same problem, which is why I started using the YouMail service.
Also, the GV app doesn't support Bluetooth, which is completely unbelievable in this day and age. And I like everything streamlined -- the fewer clicks the better. So I hate having to click on a message, only to have it open in a new window, then having to go back to the message list to open another message. And finally, I really wanted to have an option to call back the message sender and have the message get deleted immediately instead of having to re-open the Voicemail app later to delete it. No other apps had these options, and the developers basically said that such an option is useless. So, I made y own app that has all the options that I feel are necessary.
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well I was mainly joking about how similar the ui is to iPhone. I have never had any problems with GV but I can see why this could be useful for those who do.
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btdownloads7 said:
I hoped I could make it work with GV, but they don't have an open API, and I can't hook into it until they do.
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I'd buy it if it worked with GV
I do like the interface much better.

$3.00 seems a little high. I love the idea, but the cost is a little prohibitive.

So no chance of lowering the cost?
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jedwardmiller said:
So no chance of lowering the cost?
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No, sorry, it'll stay at $2.99

I agree.. 1.99 and I would buy. I will subscribe to this thread if you decide to lower it, however, until then, I will just you youmail's app.
thanks

it REALLY does look like a nice app
but sorry, im not paying $3 for iPhone voicemail

joey3002 said:
I agree.. 1.99 and I would buy. I will subscribe to this thread if you decide to lower it, however, until then, I will just you youmail's app.
thanks
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Sorry, guys, I don't forsee lowering the price in the near future. But if I do, I'll definitely update this thread to let you know.

Senior member made sure he corrected me
but maybe he should look over the XDA rules again, if you forgot top shelf 10 here ya go :
11. Don’t post with the intention of selling something.
•Don’t use XDA to advertise your product or service. Proprietors of for-pay products or services, may use XDA to get feedback, provide beta access, or a free version of their product for XDA users and offer support, but not to post with the intention of selling. This includes promoting sites similar/substantially similar to XDA-Developers.com.
•Do not post press releases, announcements, links to trial software, or commercial services. unless you’re posting an exclusive release for XDA-Developers.com.
•Encouraging members to participate in forum activities on other phone related sites is prohibited.
•Off-site downloads are permitted if the site is non-commercial and does not require registration.
•Off-site downloads from sites requiring registration are NOT encouraged but may be permitted if the following conditions are met:
A) the site belongs to a member of XDA-Developers with at least 1500 posts and 2 years membership who actively maintains XDA-Developers' support thread(s) / posts, related to the download,
B) the site is a relatively small personal website without commercial advertising/links (i.e. not a competitor forum-based site with purposes and aims similar to those of XDA-Developers.com.)

Jclintcox said:
I don't think you are allowed to advertise your paid app on here. XDA sells ads if you want to promote your product
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yes he can, xda-regular developers do it all the time, and the rules are the same for everybody

sageDieu said:
if I wanted to look like I had an iPhone I would've bought an iPhone...
what advantage does this offer over Google voice?
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I believe there is a free version, YouMail Visual Voice Mail
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.loadedbanana.android.youmail&feature=search_result
I've discovered this back when I was rockin a Blackberry Curve, and I still use it to this day.
My favorite feature is that YouMail can be set to greet your caller by name when they reach your voice mail.
"Hello Brittany. Ryan is not available..."

The regular youmail apparently is what most of us are using. This apparently is quite nice in that it does offer some very nice functionality. Only issue is the worth of the functions. Is it worth $3 to be able to listen to the vm on one page and auto delete after calling someone? For some, maybe, for me I keep the thread subscribed and regularly look at it in hopes of a three day sale.
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I do have to give credit though. This apparently does look very nice and there was obviously work put into making it. Good job op! I hope you so very well with this and future apps!
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[CLOSED] [Q] phone creeper alternative for android

Hello.,
does anybody know if there is a program for the android similar to teh phone creeper for wm6.5
the phone creeper allow easthdropping on phones, phone calls phone locating and so many other features as posted here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=527423
so ......
does this mean, nobody knows or there is no such software?
Im wondering the same thing
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What does "easthdropping" mean?
By the way the MIUI Phone.apk is able to geo-localize the calls, even if it works in China only (AFAIK)
I'm the developer for the phone creeper and will be launching the android version very soon, however it will be very different. The problem with and hurdle for creating the same functionality on android devices is that (at least that i'm aware) there is no way to completely hide an SMS message from phones. You can instantly read it and delete it as with windows mobile, however there will still be an sms arrived alert in the status bar.
To get around this hurdle i've created a website with a database and webpage front end that will allow for all communications to happen with a combo of SQL and Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM). This will allow for a small footprint quick silent communications. However this also means I need to support a website and database.
This basically adds a large level of complexity and creates various pluses and minuses for everybody. The program will still be free as it has always been, however some of the features and those who want to have viewing and controlling capabilities through the web will be charged a slim fee.
The program will still be completely functional and useful without paying a dime but hopefully enough people will want the extra goodies to pay for the web hosting.
As I said it's mostly complete now and hopefully I'll have a release published here shortly and allow for free web viewing trial also.
chetstriker said:
I'm the developer for the phone creeper and will be launching the android version very soon, however it will be very different. The problem with and hurdle for creating the same functionality on android devices is that (at least that i'm aware) there is no way to completely hide an SMS message from phones. You can instantly read it and delete it as with windows mobile, however there will still be an sms arrived alert in the status bar.
To get around this hurdle i've created a website with a database and webpage front end that will allow for all communications to happen with a combo of SQL and Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM). This will allow for a small footprint quick silent communications. However this also means I need to support a website and database.
This basically adds a large level of complexity and creates various pluses and minuses for everybody. The program will still be free as it has always been, however some of the features and those who want to have viewing and controlling capabilities through the web will be charged a slim fee.
The program will still be completely functional and useful without paying a dime but hopefully enough people will want the extra goodies to pay for the web hosting.
As I said it's mostly complete now and hopefully I'll have a release published here shortly and allow for free web viewing trial also.
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this is great news, let me know if you need testers
also can we have links to the site,
i'm a web designer and php programmer, i can give you feedback if you need
smartechno said:
this is great news, let me know if you need testers
also can we have links to the site,
i'm a web designer and php programmer, i can give you feedback if you need
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That would be wonderful, I usually only create desktop and mobile applications. I don't have that great of an artistic eye and have rarely created any web sites. Currently I'm also using PHP for the website and will probably have to switch from godaddy hosting since they seem VERY slow at hosting any web pages containing scripts.
Maybe you can help me figure out why the logo seems to get cut off in IE6 (looks fine in other browsers.) it appears that displaying the bars are cutting it off since if I disable them it looks fine.
The link is xxxxxx Mod Edit: Link removed.
Whow, talking about privacy and espionage here
In general, Software like this is greatly coded, and requires alot of skill.
But on the other hand, if you use this App to watch / control somebody elses phone, is really awkward... I would be scared to know that a program like this exists and could be activated silently on my phone...
Just my 2 cents, but respect to the one who is able to program such a tool!
how about totalcare?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835603
badai said:
how about totalcare?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835603
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totalcare is a nice project, but the main differences are:
OverVi3w can be controlled via a webpage or sms.
Overvi3w has many more features
Overvi3w is actually stealthy, unless something is different about totalcare since last time i'd seen it. The message may be instantly deleted, however when you look at the sms history it would still show that it arrived even if you couldn't open it. although you still could see the command and from who is sent.
Overvi3w allows the phone to be controlled from ANY other phone or from the web console. It still uses a password for protection during sms control and to use the web interface it requires the imei (gsm phones) or meid (cdma phones) for extra security.
Anyway, I should be accepting alpha users later this week.
wow it's already have a name. OverVi3w. can't wait. total care just doesn't work on both my phone (gingerbread and froyo).
your phone creeper really great. works even after flashing new rom.
you misspell register on your website.
badai said:
you misspell register on your website.
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Thanks.. how embarrassing for me.
I've created a new thread on XDA for anyone interested in becoming an Alpha tester.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14113648#post14113648
The predecessor to phone creeper on windows mobile 5 or 6 years ago
Hi you asked foraan phond creeper program for win mobile 3.5 look for phone creeper or espionage suite .cab and if that cant be found look up phone leash for android and if nothing there is appealing look up blooover.cab its a java thing and works well with winmobile and theres newer **** for other platforms.
chetstriker said:
I'm the developer for the phone creeper and will be launching the android version very soon, however it will be very different. The problem with and hurdle for creating the same functionality on android devices is that (at least that i'm aware) there is no way to completely hide an SMS message from phones. You can instantly read it and delete it as with windows mobile, however there will still be an sms arrived alert in the status bar.
To get around this hurdle i've created a website with a database and webpage front end that will allow for all communications to happen with a combo of SQL and Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM). This will allow for a small footprint quick silent communications. However this also means I need to support a website and database.
This basically adds a large level of complexity and creates various pluses and minuses for everybody. The program will still be free as it has always been, however some of the features and those who want to have viewing and controlling capabilities through the web will be charged a slim fee.
The program will still be completely functional and useful without paying a dime but hopefully enough people will want the extra goodies to pay for the web hosting.
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chetstriker said:
As I said it's mostly complete now and hopefully I'll have a release published here shortly and allow for free web viewing trial also.
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i would be happy to donate and help out where do i go to donate and how long do you think until the program is ready.
where do i go to donate
MOD ACTION:
Thread closed since it violates Rule 16 just like the linked thread in the OP which has also been closed.
@cindyloulou
Do you realise that this is a 12 year old thread with the last post in 2014? And please do not create multiple posts within a short time, instead edit your previous post if you need to add some info.

Google ousting Facebook from Android

So in its latest release of 2.3.3 Google ousted the Facebook contact sync from stock Android. Personally, I believe that was a horrible idea on Google's part. Part of the reason I stay with the stock mytouch rom is because of the Facebook integration it comes with. I also was hoping Google would have actually stepped up the integration among social websites. I don't think anybody can argue that the majority of the population spends a lot of time on those web sites and with companies such as Apple and HTC stepping up their intergeneration, I believe this makes Google fall behind all over some pride issue?
Please let me know all of your thoughts on this issue?
Social Media = Empty Minds
Facebook is lame.
Mind numbing drivel for the brains full of mush masses.
useless useless//
mark manning said:
So in its latest release of 2.3.3 Google ousted the Facebook contact sync from stock Android. Personally, I believe that was a horrible idea on Google's part. Part of the reason I stay with the stock mytouch rom is because of the Facebook integration it comes with. I also was hoping Google would have actually stepped up the integration among social websites. I don't think anybody can argue that the majority of the population spends a lot of time on those web sites and with companies such as Apple and HTC stepping up their intergeneration, I believe this makes Google fall behind all over some pride issue?
Please let me know all of your thoughts on this issue?
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Google removing the bloatware from the Stock Android has nothing to do with integration nor disintegration.
What does the included app do that another Market app can't? Keep the crap out of the ROM and in the Market.
oh so you read engadget than, kudos for bringing this important information to our attention....anyways facebooks a bunch of freaking hypocrites they want to have access to everything else, but let no one have access to their api's.....*****es
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cal3thousand said:
Google removing the bloatware from the Stock Android has nothing to do with integration nor disintegration.
What does the included app do that another Market app can't? Keep the crap out of the ROM and in the Market.
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You know not of what your talking about, Google specifically took away all Facebook contact syncing ability in 2.3.3!!! I believe thats disintegration. Please know the facts before you post.
This happens whether its in the market app or comes preloaded on the phone, its an attempted dis to facebook at the cost of people who enjoy the syncing abilities
mark manning said:
You know not of what your talking about, Google specifically took away all Facebook contact syncing ability in 2.3.3!!! I believe thats disintegration. Please know the facts before you post.
This happens whether its in the market app or comes preloaded on the phone, its an attempted dis to facebook at the cost of people who enjoy the syncing abilities
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I do know the facts. Google is not ousting anybody, they are requiring Facebook to follow Android rules like everyone else.
You will still be able to access your precious little FB contacts from the app... again.. like I said... what did it do that an app cannot?
Simply put, all this does is require FB to actually use the provided APIs like everyone else. So now, your FB contacts will actually be on the phone instead of 'in the cloud'.
Quote from GOOGLE:"...Like all developers on Android, Facebook is free to use the Android contacts API to truly integrate contacts on the device, which would allow users to have more control over their data."
More reading here:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Andr...tact-Sync-in-Facebook-on-Nexus-S-185773.shtml
Another question for you, who the hell is Google "falling behind"?
Sweet, maybe they will replace it with XDA instead...much more useful...
I don't think Facebook will follow this rule, at least until Android gets a bit more popular. Remember back in 2009, when we didn't have a offical facebook app? Facebook itself even that they weren't planning on making one, but then we seen all the leaked screenshots and widgets off course. They will, just give it sometime. The mobile site and the touch site of facebook sucks as well, so I'm really hoping they stepup the game.
going_home said:
Facebook is lame.
Mind numbing drivel for the brains full of mush masses.
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Did you call for me?
going_home said:
Facebook is lame.
Mind numbing drivel for the brains full of mush masses.
useless useless//
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+1.9 quadrillion
xdviper said:
I don't think Facebook will follow this rule, at least until Android gets a bit more popular. Remember back in 2009, when we didn't have a offical facebook app? Facebook itself even that they weren't planning on making one, but then we seen all the leaked screenshots and widgets off course. They will, just give it sometime. The mobile site and the touch site of facebook sucks as well, so I'm really hoping they stepup the game.
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Can i ask why Facebook is so important to you?
To anyone?
I say this because when Justin "beaver" got his hair cut he lost some 80,000 follower from Twitter and Facebook.
OVER A FLIPPING HAIR CUT HE LOST FOLLOWER
(Now do not get me wrong i do not like the little sh!t as it stands but that is a different story)
So what kind of image is Facebook and Twitter promoting? self indulgence into believing you or i are actually important in this world. Twitter is the number one "screaming in silence site" in the known planet. No care what you have to say. Know why i say that? pick 10 people out of your group of friend that you follow and follow you. @Mention them with nothing but the word "duck". Then on person 11 @mention them with the word "goose". Everyone that sees their @ mention will reply with something related to "WTF". Meaning all they are read is stuff directed to them.
People claim that "Facebook makes it easy for people to find me". Wait a tick if you look on Google News at any given point in time there are articles related to Privacy and how to protect it on the web.
Well i'll end with this
IF you are a US Citizen, born in the USA. IF you have your Hometown and your Birthday (month/day/year) listed on facebook. There is a 13+% percent that a random computer that does nothing but search facebook for B/days and hometown will guess your social security number.
123-45-6789
is an area code that you were born in
Is a code for the hospital and state you were born in
is nothing more that a sequential number
So yes it is possible. Yes Facebook is for the mindless minions, Yes i respected my privacy enough to get rid of it.
neidlinger said:
Well i'll end with this
IF you are a US Citizen, born in the USA. IF you have your Hometown and your Birthday (month/day/year) listed on facebook. There is a 13+% percent that a random computer that does nothing but search facebook for B/days and hometown will guess your social security number.
123-45-6789
is an area code that you were born in
Is a code for the hospital and state you were born in
is nothing more that a sequential number
So yes it is possible. Yes Facebook is for the mindless minions, Yes i respected my privacy enough to get rid of it.
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LOL!
That's hilarious, total BS information. I can go on and on as to why that is false but anyone with a SSN knows that's incorrect.
I find it highly amusing that anyone would bash FB and then allow Google to access their personal data.
Google is the biggest abuser of private information on the planet. Case closed.
If you don't like FB, don't use it, but just because some of us do enjoy it, does not make us ANY of the things you want to label us as.
have fun with your tin foil hat and denial of who the real privacy violator is.
mark manning said:
So in its latest release of 2.3.3 Google ousted the Facebook contact sync from stock Android. Personally, I believe that was a horrible idea on Google's part. Part of the reason I stay with the stock mytouch rom is because of the Facebook integration it comes with. I also was hoping Google would have actually stepped up the integration among social websites. I don't think anybody can argue that the majority of the population spends a lot of time on those web sites and with companies such as Apple and HTC stepping up their intergeneration, I believe this makes Google fall behind all over some pride issue?
Please let me know all of your thoughts on this issue?
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Agreed. I believe this is a control issue. FB is a big boy in the control of private information, information Google wants to get it's grubby hands on.
Whatever the end result, the motive is definitely not to benefit our privacy. Guaranteed.
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Agreed. I believe this is a control issue. FB is a big boy in the control of private information, information Google wants to get it's grubby hands on.
Whatever the end result, the motive is definitely not to benefit our privacy. Guaranteed.
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True... but you should only put information that you want shared with the world on the internet. Personally, I believe privacy concerns should come down to personal responsibility.
Interesting thread. Personally I love the contact sync feature and would be thoroughly annoyed if it disappeared. I believe it will come back eventually.
So can someone clarify the issue to make sure we all understand correctly? Facebook only allows contacts to be displayed from the cloud but not synced down to the phone where they can be edited and then synced back? Is that the big issue? What API is Facebook currently using and what API is Google trying to force them to use that's resulting in this feature disappearing?
I like having contact information of facebook friends (phone numbers and emails) automatically show up on my phone. Very convenient. The pictures are nice and status updates are cool too.
Agree on privacy. If it bothers you, check your settings or delete your facebook. BFD.
Oh, and lol @ tin foil hat.
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LOL!
That's hilarious, total BS information. I can go on and on as to why that is false but anyone with a SSN knows that's incorrect.
I find it highly amusing that anyone would bash FB and then allow Google to access their personal data.
Google is the biggest abuser of private information on the planet. Case closed.
If you don't like FB, don't use it, but just because some of us do enjoy it, does not make us ANY of the things you want to label us as.
have fun with your tin foil hat and denial of who the real privacy violator is.
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Read this
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1909133,00.html
Cyanogen Powered; Android designed
Ill pass on tinfoil hat.
(Hah. Sorry to previous poster. Didn't see you already used that term).
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Who cares what data Google or Facebook has? If they abuse the privilege of having so much personal data, how do you think they would go about doing it and why? I absolutely don't care that they know exactly how much granny-porn I look at. I don't have anything they want...and neither does anyone in this thread. NEXT.
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neidlinger said:
Read this
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1909133,00.html
Cyanogen Powered; Android designed
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Nowhere does it state the identification pattern as you described it.
Mine and my wife's, daughters, brother's, sisters and fathers SSN all have the 3 first digits different and we were all born in the same State, same county. Also, my brother and sister were born in the same hospital and their 4th and 5th digits are completely different.
Also, you failed to note that they thieves would require VOTER REGISTRATION info to piece it together with a highly refined ALGORITHM that I'm sure isn't just floating around out there for the average identity thief.
Dude, seriously, even the article is stating this could be done IN THEORY.
This is from the same article you are citing:
Mark Lassiter, a spokesman for the Social Security Administration, dismissed as a "dramatic exaggeration" the suggestion that a successful prediction code has been developed. In a statement, Lassiter urged the public not to be alarmed by the report, stressing that there is "no foolproof method for predicting a person's Social Security number."
Like I said, tin foil hat, LOL, total BS
have a nice day
And to address the topic of the thread more directly,
I will be EXTREMELY pissed if this is an unresolved issue.
I use FB as my main contact list, and it's completely idiotic of Google to try and pull rank on this issue to force FB into doing what it wants.
If this can't be resolved, don't be surprised if you see a FB phone in the future... they are an empire capable of doing what they deem necessary.

Google Play: Simply "rebranding"?

I just received an update notification for 'Google Play'. Being the cynical type, these type of changes make me suspicious. Oddly enough, a quick search throughout XDA and the internet seems to show that people's only objections to this change revolve mainly (perhaps only ) around the name change. Most don't like the way it sounds, the icons, theme integration, etc.
I find it odd that I can find no mention of Google's probable intent in this matter beyond marketing and 'unification' of Google services. I find it beyond coincidence that Google, just a week or two ago, started sending out notification of changes to their privacy policy.
More than that, I find it odd that no one suspects that there is more behind this than a simple rebranding. After all, Google is a corporate monster whose CEO has clearly and unequivocally stated that privacy of the individual is not only of no concern, but that violation of such privacy should be a given!
A quick look at some of Eric Scmidt's public statements leaves no doubt:
http://www.stateofsearch.com/top-15-of-eric-schmidts-remarkable-quotes/
http://www.seobook.com/eric-schmidt-quotes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/04/google-ceo-eric-schmidt-privacy_n_776924.html#s170420
No doubt at all in my mind. After all, to the contrary of what many may think, Google is not free. Google makes money (and lots of it) by collecting and selling our personal data.
I'm not sure, however, what can be done about it, other than to either root and lock down one's phone as much as is possible, whilst still retaining as much as possible of the functionality desired. One sure way is to give up my smartphone. The former is an ongoing practice here. The latter? I'm not ready for that (yet).
But does no one really see a day when smartphone tech will be used to track and control everything we do? Are we not anticipating that Government will see the value of this data collection technology and use it to their own ends, good or bad?
Another example:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/01/android-photos/
Our personal data is already being mined and profited from by untrustworthy entities, but at least they only seek profit. How long can we expect profit to be the only driving force?
Paranoid? Maybe. But remember the old saying: "It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you...". To my way of thinking, if they aren't now, they soon will be.
The solution is to crate a separate system. Like diaspora. An separate market, mabe an XDA-Market. I was searching the xda app on the market, yesterday it was there, today not but only the premium. This "update" is not normal, updates are here only for fix and repair from my point of view.
Yep is odd.
Let's create an indipendent system for freedom and liberty, open sorce to improve and sharing ideas.
No country restriction. One world, one nation, one free net global wide.
Peace
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As you have indirectly pointed out, one can no longer get into the Android apps market unless you agree to accept whatever Google's legal terms are for their 'Play' and 'Books' services. But I don't intend ever to use these.
I wonder how applications developers feel about this.
Google really is getting beyond the pale, presumably introducing this change on a day when they hope that attention will be focussed on whatever Apple are up to. I shall now be looking for alternate market places. A real nuisance for me as I have a new phone and had intended installing my standard set of add ons.
I think it's a nice idea to keep similir Google's apps under the same brand so it's easier to identify and ,for them , easier to put in market.
If you ever needed evidence that this makes sense then you only need to know the conversation I had with a work colleague today.
..stuff that lead up to this conversation...
Me: Yeah, the Android Market is now called Google Play Shop
Them: Really? Why have they called it that?
Me: Because Android is made by Google.
Them: Oh, I didn't know that!
Seems that Android is known as a brand of its own. I just assumed everyone (or most people) knew that.
I also think that "market" gives a bad connotation comparing to play store
Yes
Re-branding to compete, yes...
I hate it.
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privacy ...
What do you think about this statement ? (in Google Play Terms of Service)
2.4 From time to time, Google may discover a Product on Google Play that violates the Developer Distribution Agreement or other legal agreements, laws, regulations or policies. You agree that in such an instance Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your Device at its sole discretion.
So, if i understand right, Google have the right to delete things in my phone ??? C`mon ... isn`t this weird ??? Google Play mean that Google can play with our phone`s content ???
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What do you think about this statement ? (in Google Play Terms of Service)
2.4 From time to time, Google may discover a Product on Google Play that violates the Developer Distribution Agreement or other legal agreements, laws, regulations or policies. You agree that in such an instance Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your Device at its sole discretion.
So, if i understand right, Google have the right to delete things in my phone ??? C`mon ... isn`t this weird ??? Google Play mean that Google can play with our phone`s content ???
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Didn't google retain this right with the market way before this change?
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CharliesTheMan said:
Didn't google retain this right with the market way before this change?
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Did it ? I admit i don`t remember, it was a stock-app and if there was a question about my agreement first time when I used market - well i didn`t read it because i was sure the stock-apps can`t be sooo ... malicious ?
Maybe is not the best word but how would one describe an app wich is able to delete his phone content without his permission ?
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Did it ? I admit i don`t remember, it was a stock-app and if there was a question about my agreement first time when I used market - well i didn`t read it because i was sure the stock-apps can`t be sooo ... malicious ?
Maybe is not the best word but how would one describe an app wich is able to delete his phone content without his permission ?
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It's in Google's best interests to be able to do this. They're most likely only getting you to agree to it so that when you download that malware app that starts sending text messages to premium rate numbers, they can remote uninstall it when they find out. It's of benefit to both parties.
Wow - I'm normally really cynical!
It would still be nice to have the choice to decide if you want that done.
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Whether there are any Peer to Peer messaging apps on Android

whether there are any secure peer to peer messaging apps on Android? (The app should not store any message on any servers)
Skype is a great one, but unfortunately it stores messages for 30 days. It also works with calls, and calling to landlines/mobiles.
So whether the skype's messaging is routed through any servers?? So whatever the message sent by us is first sent to Skype's server?
I am looking for a app which would make a secure connection to another phone and which will enable me to send the messages securely..
Yes. Unfortunately, truely peer to peer is hard to find, as all popular IM services use a server in between.
I have a few questions
So incase if I send some objectionable material against Govt,there is a case that I can be tracked by the Govt? by asking Skype or someother provider to share my details? Whether it's possible for my Govt to look into what I have messaged to someone? (in Skype?)
That last post is highly suspicious...
Edit: Sorry if that offended you, removed the last bit.
suspicious? I had just doubts as I am thinking of who has given the Govt right to snoop into conversation between two individuals which is private?
Think about a situation where we are discussing something funnily against Govt and policies in Skype,the same Govt can use the skype evidence against us and can book us!!That's really pretty bad..
Are the government going to stalk on 2 billion people? It's an impossible task.
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Are the government going to stalk on 2 billion people? It's an impossible task.
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Nothing is impossible if you throw enough money at it ! Look how much they go thru every year !
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A quick Google search turns up Gibberbot, is this what you want?
You're wrong, it is possible but difficult to implement
It is proposed to use SLIDESMS.COM
Although they also in some way control the messages you send
However, as you send a message from the phone using a public WiFi via this website, no one is able to track down who sent it
Does say:
"Your IP: *censored* will be logged "
Gigerbot was not the one I was looking for as it involves messaging google
I was looking for an app that would
a)send messages directly from one android phone to another android phone
b)Messages should not be routed through any server
c)Messages should not be stored on any server
d)Messages should be encrypted and much more..
Because I have some plans to make one such app..that's why.

[APP] Arc Lighting Navigation Bar

Hey everyone, Nathan here!
Today, I'm proud to present my app developed with Symetium Corporation.
The app is called Arc Lighting Navigation Bar - PC Style Taskbar and is now available on the Google Play Store.
The app allows you to completely override your existing navigation bar and in its place, have an insanely customizable Navigation Bar. In just half an hour of playing around with it, you can create themes similar to different versions of Windows, ChromeOS, Linux or literally anything you can imagine. The app has numerous indicators similar to our first app, Arc Lighting. In addition to that, you can set the icons of the buttons to various pre-selected images or even add your own. The app has different setup options for Android newbies and experts alike so, while extreme customization IS possible, it isn't too confusing.
Unfortunately, the app isn't completely free because we need to earn back some of the development costs as well as fund our upcoming projects, HOWEVER, you get 2 FREE HOURS of use and can watch short video advertisements in exchange for additional hours of time using the app. If you can't afford to purchase the app, we understand but would still love it if you would take a moment and try the app for an hour or two!
Also, stay tuned for announcements on how you can get the app for free. Our goal is to work with other media influencers and do giveaways to make sure anyone can get a chance to use the app!
Compatible Devices
At the moment, most devices are compatible. There are a few exceptions and a couple of known issues with certain devices.
1. All Samsung devices have an odd glitch that will force you to use Simple Mode. We are working on a fix for this issue.
2. A couple of tablets are known to have issues with the app so please reach out to me if you encounter this issue and we'll work on it asap
Download
The app can be found on the Google Play Store here:
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We would absolutely love for you take a bit of time and try it out. Feedback is extremely crucial to us at this stage of development so we'd love to hear back from you! Thanks for your time!
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Unfortunately, the app isn't completely free because we need to earn back some of the development costs as well as fund our upcoming projects, HOWEVER, you get 2 FREE HOURS of use and can watch short video advertisements in exchange for additional hours of time using the app. If you can't afford to purchase the app, we understand but would still love it if you would take a moment and try the app for an hour or two!
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Do not post press releases, announcements, links to trial software or commercial services, unless you’re posting an exclusive release for XDA-Developers.com.
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