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[REQUEST] The Best RSS Reader

I want one that syncs with Google Reader and that's pretty much my only requirement.
I've used Feedr, NewsRob, and PureRSS, but want something better.
What do you guys use?

I know it isn't much help to you, but I use News Rob Pro and love it. I want to find one with a good widget that gives me a small summary of the articles.

Maybe try this one BlueRSS http://bluegorilla.fr/blog/?page_id=32

Minker17 said:
I want one that syncs with Google Reader and that's pretty much my only requirement.
I've used Feedr, NewsRob, and PureRSS, but want something better.
What do you guys use?
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I've tried all of them and I keep coming back to NewsRob.
What features do you want that none of those three have?
"Better" is too subjective. Need more details on specific features.

I am using gReader and FeedSquares, haven´t decided which one to use.

Greed is the only one that works almost as it should.

i use gReader. updates every other day almost... thats a good sign that the dev is working hard on this app. its the cleanest looking app for me... though it looks like an iphone app.

using newsrob here, don't know what more you could want..

Try "A Good Reader" I just tried it and personally like the look. Looks like its a new app.

Minker17 said:
I want one that syncs with Google Reader and that's pretty much my only requirement.
I've used Feedr, NewsRob, and PureRSS, but want something better.
What do you guys use?
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I went through multiple free and paid ones. Feeder was my preference and I still have no regrets, loving it.
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Pulse was just released yesterday and I picked it up. Far and away the best RSS reader for Android. It can synch with your Google Reader account as well. The only bummer is that it can only hold 20 feeds. It is $1.99 well spent.

[Review] TweetDeck Beta Launches – Best Android Twitter App?

As you might have heard, TweetDeck has released its Twitter app for Android after what seems to be ages of development, at least for me, as I’ve been dying for this. Twidroyd has long been, at least in functionality, best Twitter app for Android, but TweetDeck hopes to change that by bringing the best Twitter app for PC to Android. Interestingly, its not a direct port of their iPhone app, rather, its been built from the ground to up to showcase the changes that TweetDeck hopes to roll out across its other platforms. I’ve gotta say, its looking great, but not quite there yet. Check out the video for a demo of the great functionality as well as the missing functionality. All in all, though, great job TweetDeck.
TweetDeck Beta for Android Video Demo With Download Link

Tweetdeck is nice, the font size is annoying though
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Tried it did not like it my self not enough options IMHO
from the apple store loling

Naw it's definitely not the best quite yet. It's lacking A LOT feature wise but it's on the right track. It's been the main one I've used since it came out yesterday. Just might replace my Twitter for Android in the end.

Sporkman said:
Tried it did not like it my self not enough options IMHO
from the apple store loling
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Dropped it like a accident at a nuclear power plant!
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FTW! yes now i dont ahve to run all the twitter apps (too cheap for twitdroid pro lol)

Didn't like it at all. Sticking with TweetCaster for now.

Rhoq said:
Didn't like it at all. Sticking with TweetCaster for now.
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Yup, that's a def.. +1
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TweedDeck desktop is awesome. Can't beat it imo. TweedDeck for Android... another story. As someone said above, they have a long ways to go. ALTHO one think I do like, is the smoothness of the app. Thats all tho... I'm sure over time it will get better, but they have lots of catching up to do.

NovaFox238 said:
TweedDeck desktop is awesome. Can't beat it imo. TweedDeck for Android... another story. As someone said above, they have a long ways to go. ALTHO one think I do like, is the smoothness of the app. Thats all tho... I'm sure over time it will get better, but they have lots of catching up to do.
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Well said. Thats exactly how I feel. The app is really smooth and I like that it brings you back where you left off in every column, but they've got a lot of work to do. But with their apps for other platforms, I know they can do it.

What's wrong with TweetCaster?

Rhoq said:
Didn't like it at all. Sticking with TweetCaster for now.
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same here!!

Not bad....
I dig it. It's not fully featured, but it is really smooth. I'll keep it to test it out for now, but I'm not getting rid of my primary twitter/fb apps. I'll keep those and reserve judgment on this app until the official release is out.

ballr4lyf said:
I dig it. It's not fully featured, but it is really smooth. I'll keep it to test it out for now, but I'm not getting rid of my primary twitter/fb apps. I'll keep those and reserve judgment on this app until the official release is out.
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Same here.

Don't complain
To all of you that complains about Tweetdeck for Android. It's still beta and not the finished application. I can assure you there is frantic activity over at Tweetdeck support, and I don't doubt that this will be a killer app

I think it kinda sucks at least right now, all the other Twitter apps I've tried are better and actually have features. And it won't stop sending Twitter notifications which I don't want as it's constant and annoying. Oh and it's ugly..haha. I'm sure it will get better though. I like Twicca myself.

effluent said:
I think it kinda sucks at least right now, all the other Twitter apps I've tried are better and actually have features. And it won't stop sending Twitter notifications which I don't want as it's constant and annoying. Oh and it's ugly..haha. I'm sure it will get better though. I like Twicca myself.
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In the app, hit Menu>>Manage Columns and turn off the notifications you dont want

TweetCaster lets you to disable all background notifications.

tweetcaster is really everyone main twitter app? over twidroyd pro and toutier?
i liking tweetdeck so far.. it is lacking some options.. but i like seeing my fb/tweets in one column. twidroyd is my fallback.

autoprime said:
tweetcaster is really everyone main twitter app? over twidroyd pro and toutier?
i liking tweetdeck so far.. it is lacking some options.. but i like seeing my fb/tweets in one column. twidroyd is my fallback.
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Thanks to whoever told me how to turn off notifications. I wasn't getting them then randomly this morning they started coming in. I just use Pure Messenger to read FB/tweets in one column and open Twicca/Facebook from Pure Messenger to post something. I like it because it's a widget. Is Tweetdeck going to put out a widget? I didn't notice one looking through my widgets.

Facebook APK

Well, The Facebook app sucks, so I never really use it anymore. In a way this has been great in easing me off of facebook. so thanks to the devs for making an insanely SLOW app for facebook.
The iphone one was so sweet, i was on facebook all the time. and now, I get to NOT see everyone else's lives all the time hearing about things that I don't care about. I now use facebook on my computer and way less. haha
I don't like how facebook is basically a government profiling system, and you volunteer by signing up.. Pure evil genius right there.
That is all.
p.s. I LOVE my rooted, unlocked, and dual core modded HOX! android rocks! and CleanROM is even Rockier! (golden rocks)

Facebook app does seem to get worse after every update, slower and slower. My wife says "it's thinking, it's thinking"
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Jelly Bean Discussion Thread

This will be the One and Only thread about JB discussion. Anything JB goes here. Any other thread will be locked.
Cheers
Edit: No ETA

Awesome. Couple things I want to bring to the table.
1) @prbassplayer: Asking for an ETA should be fine, people want to know an ETA for something they're excited for. The release of ANYTHING (movies, games, etc) all have people wanting a release date.
2) How new does 4.1 actually seem? Code wise I mean; do devs need to change the hell out of the GNex ROM, or is just many small things that break when tried on our phone.
3) Finally high res contact pictures
4) My friend's running JB, and it's sick. Be excited for this.
5) I was hoping for integration of Gtalk, G+ messenger, SMS, Gvoice and all their other chat programs. The ideal of a unified messaging system for all their services + SMS is just too awesome. I'm actually a little unsure why thye haven't done this.

The release of Movies, games, etc usually mean money for the production side. Devs here do this for free (apart from donations). No ETA's. Its out when the devs feel its worth releasing.
Cheers

So soon cleaning thread. On Topic JB
Cheers

Guys, drop the eta debate please. Lets keep this a thread worth having. Flame and expectation free. It is not why its here. Moving on.....
What is the feature from jb that you are most excited to see? The previously mentioned hi def contact pictures is appealing to me, since I put individual contact shortcuts on my launcher home page. Hoping for the best on this. We have some great devs working on it.
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For me the biggest thing is Project Butter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdNrpN1TkEQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Google Now, Project Butter, and the notifications. I'm also glad they finally put in high res contacts.
Honestly, all I'm missing from Android now is a unified messaging service. They already have the potential, just need to implement it.
Also, I'm excited ಠ_ಠ will now be a native symbol between phones. ಠ_ಠ

Project butter, and notifications! High res contacts is cool but theres already an app that fixes that.. so they just making it built in finally. (as it should have already been)

sulpher said:
Project butter, and notifications! High res contacts is cool but theres already an app that fixes that.. so they just making it built in finally. (as it should have already been)
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The problem is Gmail contacts actually, when you wipe for a ROM it looses all the high res pics when syncing. So I'm actually not sure if this inclusion will help at all?
Also HUGE thing that people may have not noticed, watch the demo here. The program autocorrects itself for context. From know to though.
How big a change, in terms of coding and implementation, is JB? *Note, NOT asking for an ETA, Devs take as long as you want/need* I'm genuinely curious as it seems like a minor change compared to GB to ICS, so I'm not sure how that translates to kanging it for our phone.

I really like the stuff I'm seeing with Google Now. I love stuff like that. Butter is definitely a nice touch but honestly I never feel like my phone is lagging enough for it to bother me.
Can't wait for my Nexus 7 to get here so I can start playing with it!

Guys we are working on it ,seanz is working and I am as well Im sure between the both of us we will get it soon .

remf4i said:
Guys we are working on it ,seanz is working and I am as well Im sure between the both of us we will get it soon .
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Awesome effort guys! Between you two, I am sure it will be a real success! Thanks to you both!
MaxCarnage said:
I really like the stuff I'm seeing with Google Now. I love stuff like that. Butter is definitely a nice touch but honestly I never feel like my phone is lagging enough for it to bother me.
Can't wait for my Nexus 7 to get here so I can start playing with it!
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I really dont have any lag issues either, but it is because of Seanzscreams excellent Rom and the tweaks he has put in place. But, just imagine jb being that smooth from stock, and then our devs further improving on it. WOW! The possibilities are insane. I am pretty excited.

remf4i said:
Guys we are working on it ,seanz is working and I am as well Im sure between the both of us we will get it soon .
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Absolutely awesome to hear. Thank you.
I'm excited for Google Now, my commute to school is awful every single day. I'm intrigued to see if it has any suggestions

When you see it
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Rem and Sean on this ROM? This if gonna be mentally retreated (crazy for the slow people)I suggested this a bit back and its gonna happen...Hella exited thanks dudes...
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Im totally stoked for this. Rem and Seanz are awesome devs, i cant wait to see what they come up with! I cant even tell you what I am looking forward to the most!

jaythaovadose said:
Rem and Sean on this ROM? This if gonna be mentally retreated (crazy for the slow people)I suggested this a bit back and its gonna happen...Hella exited thanks dudes...
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will be awesome for sure.. refreshing xda constantly haha

Enjoy a little nexus jellybean boot animation. Would be cool if it was some sort of glowing jellybean though? Hmmmmmm? Anybody up for making a glowing jellybean? =)
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I'm using it right now. The nexus i bought off google play a few months back when it came out got the update too.

Best Facebook app?

Probably been asked a million times, but I can't find the answer, what is the best Facebook app? I need notifications at least every half hour, full features and speed. I bought friendcaster pro last year but lately it has been buggy and unusable, and the official app hogs data and is SLOW. Any help would be much appreciated
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When I had Facebook and all that I used Seesmic. A lot better than stock, doesn't hog too many resources, sync works fairly well, overall a awesome app if you hate the stock FB app.
Nevermind, can't give you a link because I don't more than 10 posts.
Goodluck, and let me know what you think! :good:

Duhstehn said:
When I had Facebook and all that I used Seesmic. A lot better than stock, doesn't hog too many resources, sync works fairly well, overall a awesome app if you hate the stock FB app.
Nevermind, can't give you a link because I don't more than 10 posts.
Goodluck, and let me know what you think! :good:
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Tried and hated it. I want a dedicated Facebook app that supports more features, the Facebook side of it felt too basic, thanks for suggestion though but its more of a twitter app
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@non4 said:
Tried and hated it. I want a dedicated Facebook app that supports more features, the Facebook side of it felt too basic, thanks for suggestion though but its more of a twitter app
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I never knew there was an alternative to the stock Facebook app.

I hate Facebook stock. Wish they made a better one, but I haven't found anything that has the same/similar features.

rmaltempo said:
I hate Facebook stock. Wish they made a better one, but I haven't found anything that has the same/similar features.
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Friebdcaster does but lately its been buggy
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grayson73 said:
I never knew there was an alternative to the stock Facebook app.
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Yep, there is. In fact, type in "facebook alternative" in the Play Store and you will see there are several. The one I currently use is FBMX - Another Facebook Client. It seems to be faster -- and more reliable -- than the stock one and does everything I need it to do. I used to use Friendcaster too, but I agree that it has gotten too buggy lately; I liked it better before it became overly popular.

internalrage said:
Yep, there is. In fact, type in "facebook alternative" in the Play Store and you will see there are several. The one I currently use is FBMX - Another Facebook Client. It seems to be faster -- and more reliable -- than the stock one and does everything I need it to do. I used to use Friendcaster too, but I agree that it has gotten too buggy lately; I liked it better before it became overly popular.
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Thanks I'll try it
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Nope this is no better than official for me, which would be fine if it was a little faster
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@non4 said:
Nope this is no better than official for me, which would be fine if it was a little faster
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I don't do a whole lot on FB so it works great for me. Facebook Stream for Android could be worth looking into. If that one doesn't work for you then I'm outta ideas.:fingers-crossed: