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So, I am working on a new Android app and I would love some input on it.
The basic idea is that you can easily "chat" with other random users. I find this very hard to explain without showing so I will just run through the process here. You launch the app then you can write something in a text box and "shout it". The message gets uploaded and then you download a message that someone else has shouted out. You can then either download another message or reply to the message you have, effectively initiating a conversation with that person.
All comments and feedback appreciated, preferably on the Connect-UTB forums but I will check here as well
UPDATE: The app is now out on the Market.. feel free to give it a go!
Interesting
Glad you think so! It will be on the Market soon enough I think, depending on what feedback I get from this limited beta test.
Add different colors for each user and make it like a live update not to press the Grab new shout then it updates Other then that the UI is Good.
Thanks for the ideas. I will make it grab a new shout when you post one (i think, maybe make it a setting).
Not sure what you're thinking when it comes to the colours though? Give each user a unique colour? As in their name? Something like:
Reply from Bob: Hey darling
Reply from Alice: Hey handsome
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Reply from Bob: Hey darling
Reply from Alice: Hey handsome
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Yes exactly like that
So this is kind of like a chatroulette/omeggle kinda idea, is that right?
Interesting
Alright, I will give it some though.
I am not sure how to implement the live updates though. Been thinking about it for a while and havent decided on the best way to do this yet, so any suggestions would be welcome!
Untouchab1e said:
Alright, I will give it some though.
I am not sure how to implement the live updates though. Been thinking about it for a while and havent decided on the best way to do this yet, so any suggestions would be welcome!
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You could ask some twitter developers because they have the auto updating feature.
sorry i cant personally help im just learning java.
Yeah I agree, maybe there's an open source twitter app?
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Its not the coding that is the problem, its just figuring out how I want it to be.
Also I'm figuring out how I shouts should be grabbed. Now it just grabs the newest (if you don't have any replies) so if lots of shouts are being posted then most of them might never be read. However I don't want users to get the same shout twice so I have some thinking to do.
Thanks for testing it though. I think it can be a fun app once it gets published on the market
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mr.r9 said:
Yeah I agree, maybe there's an open source twitter app?
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http://twitter.com/about/opensource
1. Maybe add an option to make the random user a favourite or friend?
2. Also add an icon/picture to your name?
3. An option to add a picture to your post? i.e. "look what I saw today!" - picture.jpg
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1. Maybe add an option to make the random user a favourite or friend?
2. Also add an icon/picture to your name?
3. An option to add a picture to your post? i.e. "look what I saw today!" - picture.jpg
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Great ideas. Will see what I can do. Thanks!
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What do you think about implementing the Omegle protocol? That can provide a good number of users immediately.
exelinguy said:
What do you think about implementing the Omegle protocol? That can provide a good number of users immediately.
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Havent really considered it though I might take a closer look. I don't really think I will need it though
So who exactly would you be chatting with? Random users online? Creepy..
Pretty much yeah. Then again, those you talk to here are pretty random as well >_<
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Pretty much yeah. Then again, those you talk to here are pretty random as well >_<
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Would be neat for proximity shout and preference like only want to receive from a female/certain age/or only pictures if not already implemented.
Hmm, interesting. I have been wanting to keep images and pictures of it due to the nastyness that tends to show up. However, a male/female setting would be nice.
Hey guys. I recently reviewed a few tablet specific applications for our tabs. Heres an excerpt from my article. I made a detailed video as well, its at the bottom of this post. If you wanna read the full article, check it out here:
http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2011/03/18/apptab1/
Apps Reviewed:
1) Unofficial BBC News
With all the recent catostrophes occurring around the world, the BBC news team does a great job of keeping me updated. The app is very simple; article snippets appear the left side of the tablet and tapping on it opens the full story on the right. Flash media such as videos and audio recordings are supported an play directly in the app. As I mentioned, the app is simple so don’t expect too much. The only feature missing that I believe should be included is the ability to share a story on twitter or whatever application you want. Hopefully we will see this and additional features added in the near future.
2) GoAruna
The perfect way to explain this app is by asking the question, what would happen if a ES File Explorer & Dropbox decided to have a baby? GoAruna would be the result! GoAruna gives us the best of both worlds. Its a very intuitive file manager with a twist. GoAruna provides you with 2 GB of free online storage and it allows you to upload files from your SD card to the GoAruna servers. Once uploaded, you can send links to your friends so they can download the file and you can access them anywhere using the GoAruna website. One cavet, you need to be online to use the app, period! Even with that little inconvenience, its definitely worth the grab and with the price of FREE, who could resist?
3) Twidroyd
Twidroyd is a twitter application with some pseudo-tablet-like features. The two paneled UI makes it more aesthetically pleasing and actually more efficient Twitter app. Unfortunately with the panels not being re-sizable it just makes makes the experience feel cramped. Nevertheless, for those itching for a tablet-like experience for Twitter, this is as close as it gets.
4) Dual Window Web Browser
Catchy name huh? Joking aside, DWWB (ya that’s right, I acronymed it!) is my favorite application this week. It fulfills my dream of being able to view two websites simultaneously! You can have your email opened on the left side of the screen and be reading an article written by yours truly on the right. Keep in mind that this beta so please do your best to report bugs and issues to the developer rather than leave them a 1-start and a bad review. Even with its current stature, this app is nothing more than just pure, “Winning!”-Charlie Sheen
Video Review:
Alright so I highlighted a few apps here but I go in depth with each on I my very long video. Yes its long, but informative! Check it out after the break:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH5LuIBrpAQ
Nice review!
Keep em coming! !!
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this app is nothing more than just pure, “Winning!”-Charlie Sheen
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Sorry, but I've only been speaking English as my primary language for fifty-some years, so can you please explain in simpler terms the meaning of that assessment? Is it good, bad, indifferent, or something else?
Do we want our reviews to be cute, or would it be better to have meaning?
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delovelady said:
Sorry, but I've only been speaking English as my primary language for fifty-some years, so can you please explain in simpler terms the meaning of that assessment? Is it good, bad, indifferent, or something else?
Do we want our reviews to be cute, or would it be better to have meaning?
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I'm guessing you don't know who Charlie Sheen is. It was meant to add some humor to the post. Nevertheless, the app, in my opinion, has great potential and I enjoy using it. I recommend this to anyone looking to run two websites side by side simultaneously. Hope its clear now.
Ayman
From the Tab.
www.twitter.com/ayman07
ayman07 said:
I'm guessing you don't know who Charlie Sheen is. It was meant to add some humor to the post. Nevertheless, the app, in my opinion, has great potential and I enjoy using it. I recommend this to anyone looking to run two websites side by side simultaneously. Hope its clear now.
Ayman
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Thanks. I'm fully aware of who Martin's son is, and the fact that he's all the rage for the press today. But I don't get the reference (don't need to now). Having said that, you probably meant, "nothing less" rather than "nothing more."
I'll check the app out. Sounds interesting, and I'm still looking for a reasonable browser.
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@Ayman - thanks man for the tip! I having problem with Dual Window Web Broswer....always is FC! any advice?
So, looks like a solid product to me, ur thoughts?
My thoughts? I'm thinking did I miss something here?
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My thoughts? I'm thinking did I miss something here?
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My thoughts exactly?
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I think hes talking bout tracking software, when a phone get stolen.
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Yep... login on HTC Hub
and then on a PC
https://www.htcsense.com
As long as it is turned on or turned off, not sure of your situation lol.
IrishStyle said:
As long as it is turned on or turned off, not sure of your situation lol.
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Maybe you guys shouldn't respond if you don't know what the program is. TheftAware is a 3rd party app that survives a flash and even a simcard change. It's a program that takes the administrative rights of your device to ensure that you get it back. Since it communicates thru SMS, it provides the number of whatever sim is inserted by texting it to a series of preferred contacts provided by you. You can set off a car alarm, disable the device and much, much more.
Here's a couple links for anybody who doesn't know what it is or hasn't actually read anything about it
Here
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Here
Theft Aware is a great app. Been having it since my MT4G. It's great because if you swap out some cards, hard reset the phone, etc, you can still track down the phone and try to recover it. It has a greater value for phones that are rooted. Sometimes, just for fun, I send a text to my phone "lock on" and it start to say super loud " this phone is stolen or lost" and won't turn off unless I text it "lock off".
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So, looks like a solid product to me, ur thoughts?
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Maybe you guys shouldn't respond if you don't know what the program is.
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Ah, I missed in the OP where it mentioned an application or setting. It was such an in depth post. Congrats on deciphering it
I've been using it, I love how it gives more options for Root users. I haven't been unfortunate enough to have to use it, but it really gives me piece of mind.
Apparently you can activate GPS in the background, you can even silently call the phone and listen in. Taking remote camera shots would be AWESOME too, but I don't think it can do that (yet).
Plus, the app is German, so you know it's good.
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Ah, I missed in the OP where it mentioned an application or setting. It was such an in depth post. Congrats on deciphering it
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hahaha. lmfao
Or this Open Source anti-theft solution? Prey... http://preyproject.com/
Hopefully I've never been stolen (please avoid bad jokes about thieves in Switzerland lol) and was never in a situation to remotely harrass the thief.
features theft aware
hello,
the company I work for develops Theft Aware.
Taking remote camera shots would be AWESOME too, but I don't think it can do that (yet).
Plus, the app is German, so you know it's good.
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well - the app is also available in english. the take "pictures" option is in development - as well as a webremote control interface.
the remotecontrol already be tested and previewed by our beta testers.
if you like theft aware and want to try it - just drop me a mail with your IMEI and username at forum.theftaware.com I will enlist you.
Werner
WernerW said:
hello,
the company I work for develops Theft Aware.
well - the app is also available in english. the take "pictures" option is in development - as well as a webremote control interface.
the remotecontrol already be tested and previewed by our beta testers.
if you like theft aware and want to try it - just drop me a mail with your IMEI and username at forum.theftaware.com I will enlist you.
Werner
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Thanks, I'm aware that the app is available in English, I've purchased and am running the unlimited license.
I just meant that, because it's developed by Germans, you know it's good, like their cars. Great to hear the taking remote pictures is in dev.
Webremotecontrol & picture feature
the picturefeature is already in the new betaversion. Betatesters will soon be able to use the web remotecontrol interface.
If you want to join the betaprogram send your IMEI and username at forum.theftaware.com to support-at-itagents.at
Just purchased this app thanks to this thread, hopefully I'll never need tho
I nearly lost my phone at a concert last weekend when it was knocked out of my hands while video recording a song, took 15 minutes to find it in the sea of people since it was pitch black out. Now I'll feel alot better if this ever happens again!
Thanks!
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Does work great on incredible even tho you already know that. Those are some weird questions too. Maybe you coyld make a more mature one too.
coolbry95 said:
Does work great on incredible even tho you already know that. Those are some weird questions too. Maybe you coyld make a more mature one too.
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Thank you!
I grabbed most questions from the internet, so I'm not taking credit for all of them. And by my more mature, do you mean, adult version, or no childish things?
Works fine on Optimus T.
Swyped from my LG-P509 using XDA App.
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Works fine on Optimus T.
Swyped from my LG-P509 using XDA App.
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Thanks for your feedback! I'm worried about how it will look scaled on the more obscure display dimensions
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Works fine on Mytouch 4G , pretty cool app . Nice job man !
JaysWorld said:
Works fine on Mytouch 4G , pretty cool app . Nice job man !
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Thanks! This is only the first beta release. I have more stuff in the works!
EDIT: Small update added to the OP!
TheWhiteBandito said:
Thanks! This is only the first beta release. I have more stuff in the works!
EDIT: Small update added to the OP!
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Works fine on HTC wildfire S =)
Works fine on droid 2/droid 2 global.
It would be cool to be able to select your choice and see the results out of everyone who has voted on that question...like a poll.
For instance, I select option A
I am then shown, for example, "40% of 120 players chose option A. 60% chose option B."
It would make the game more interactive.
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Works fine on droid 2/droid 2 global.
It would be cool to be able to select your choice and see the results out of everyone who has voted on that question...like a poll.
For instance, I select option A
I am then shown, for example, "40% of 120 players chose option A. 60% chose option B."
It would make the game more interactive.
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I too would like that. However, I'm not sure what exactly that would require. Obviously it would need a server and a database to keep the records, but I would have to revamp most of the app because it's all local right now. If you're familiar with setting up something like that, pm me!
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I hate to double post, but new version added in the OP! Shake to refresh and more questions now included
Very nice time killer lol. I just wish the questions didn't repeat so frequently =/ also, add more questions! People will love this app. Submit it to the market =)
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Very nice time killer lol. I just wish the questions didn't repeat so frequently =/ also, add more questions! People will love this app. Submit it to the market =)
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Thank you! As for the questions repeating, I'm going to work on a solution to that, but for now, it's simply generating a random number and picking the corresponding question. There are almost 200 questions, so I don't think repeating should be a huge problem, but once I release it on the market, there will be even more questions so repeating will be less of a problem.
I press new question once I get a new Q then I get the same question again after 2 tries
Royal King said:
I press new question once I get a new Q then I get the same question again after 2 tries
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Hmm, that is an extremely rare case. I just updated the app, it is now available on the Market! So update there. As I add more and more questions, the chance of getting a duplicate one gets smaller and smaller. As it is in its early stages, I don't have a method for checking for duplicates yet, but I am working on one!
Works great on EVO3D / Shooter.
Awesome app!!! gets me through the work day haha... Again great work!
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Works great on EVO3D / Shooter.
Awesome app!!! gets me through the work day haha... Again great work!
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Ah thank you very much! Keep on the lookout for some more features and of course, more questions!
Works great for what it is on my SGS vibrant. Mostly good but some odd questions i.e. Would you rather find cure for aids or cancer?
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Works great for what it is on my SGS vibrant. Mostly good but some odd questions i.e. Would you rather find cure for aids or cancer?
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Thank you. Yes, there are some odd questions, but if you are playing with friends, you could always learn some pretty neat things about them depending on their answers! That's the fun of this game
Working great on Evo 4G 2.3.3
This app has been released and is now available on the Samsung Apps Store & Google Play
Hello! I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this, but here goes.
I'm part of a team developing a niche app for the Note. It's a drawing tutor, that's supposed to teach users how to draw in different art styles. We're looking at anime/manga for initial release, with different "style packs" to be released in the future as downloadable content.
Here's a video of the app trailer (goes up to 1080p for full Galaxy Note screen, though cropped, resolution):
I'd just like to know, for the kind of people who might be interested by this kind of app, what kind of features might you like to see?
My team has a deadline to meet so we definitely cannot promise implementing every feature right away, but if the app does reasonably well, it's safe to say it'll get the long-term update treatment.
And yes, there is a very similar app out there called "How to Draw - Easy Art Lessons" in the Google Play store, but we hope to better execute the same idea.
I think it looks awesome !!! I Love drawing on the Note but Im really **** at it lol So having something like this would suit me down to the ground !!
Looking forward to it
Hey azzledazzle, thanks for that. I hope we can pull it off well.
KABAYAN
i will you all the success in this app. i too am a fan of drawing but drawing does not like me that much, i hope this app mends our differences, lol.
Haha, yeah that's half the reason I'm liking this project so much. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
I love drawing, drawing hates me! I hope this would help me though
Edit: Saw the video and it looks pretty neat. One feature I would like to request is.. I don't know how to put it but anyways.. I would like to select a image from the gallery, say a cute lil puppy, and be able to trace that picture on a blank sheet (or canvas??). So after I finish tracing, I could edit it a little, a few finishing touches here and there, and save it.
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sujal said:
I love drawing, drawing hates me! I hope this would help me though
Edit: Saw the video and it looks pretty neat. One feature I would like to request is.. I don't know how to put it but anyways.. I would like to select a image from the gallery, say a cute lil puppy, and be able to trace that picture on a blank sheet (or canvas??). So after I finish tracing, I could edit it a little, a few finishing touches here and there, and save it.
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Tracing paper - Samsung app store !
azzledazzle said:
Tracing paper - Samsung app store !
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Can't access the Samsung app store. Running PA.
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azzledazzle said:
Tracing paper - Samsung app store !
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Thanks for bringing this app to our attention! I didn't know something like ours was already released, but I suppose it was inevitable.
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Can't access the Samsung app store. Running PA.
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So you mean to say that any device running Paranoid Android has no Samsung App store? That's a shame, because we were looking to submit our app there to join the Smart Apps Challenge.
jp.esteban said:
Thanks for bringing this app to our attention! I didn't know something like ours was already released, but I suppose it was inevitable.
So you mean to say that any device running Paranoid Android has no Samsung App store? That's a shame, because we were looking to submit our app there to join the Smart Apps Challenge.
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As far as I know, any non-touchwiz ROM can't access the Samsung App Store. I tried installing the apk, tried the website. Nothing helped. I wonder if there's a workaround that I may not know of though.
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I've tried a little bit of drawing with the note but not got very far.
Would be interested in an app to help me develop it further. Not seen video yet (no wifi atm) but will check later and let you know of anything I'd like to see implemented.
Would be happy to perform testing if you need anyone.
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Hi guys, just letting you all know we've uploaded to the Samsung app store and it's currently undergoing review. Additionally, according to the Samsung Smart Apps Challenge rules as well as the general Samsung developer agreement, they don't require exclusivity for titles on their store. So we'll be uploading to Google Play afterwards, too.
Some tidbits about the current version:
Creator mode is done, in very rudimentary form. Users can make their own drawing tutorials in a step-by-step manner with up to 13 steps, upload the tutorial, and view/trace the tutorials of others in the community category.
Aside from anime characters, the app now has a dinosaurs category!
jp.esteban said:
Hi guys, just letting you all know we've uploaded to the Samsung app store and it's currently undergoing review. Additionally, according to the Samsung Smart Apps Challenge rules as well as the general Samsung developer agreement, they don't require exclusivity for titles on their store. So we'll be uploading to Google Play afterwards, too.
Some tidbits about the current version:
Creator mode is done, in very rudimentary form. Users can make their own drawing tutorials in a step-by-step manner with up to 13 steps, upload the tutorial, and view/trace the tutorials of others in the community category.
Aside from anime characters, the app now has a dinosaurs category!
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I'm not really able to find the app in the Samsung App Store. Could you direct me to it please!
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its pending review so wont be available until samsung accept it.
Well done to the OP really looking forward to this ! I love sketching on the Note !
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I'm not really able to find the app in the Samsung App Store. Could you direct me to it please!
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Haha, thanks so much for your enthusiasm, it means a lot! I'll let you know as soon as the app gets accepted by Samsung.
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Well done to the OP really looking forward to this ! I love sketching on the Note !
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Thanks! May I know what you like to sketch? We need ideas for what other theme packs to work on next.
Oh dang it! I missed the "Currently undergoing review" part :/
I'm looking forward to it too! Sketching on my Note is fun
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Haha, thanks so much for your enthusiasm, it means a lot! I'll let you know as soon as the app gets accepted by Samsung.
Thanks! May I know what you like to sketch? We need ideas for what other theme packs to work on next.
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To be honest I just like sketching anything, Anything that helps become a better drawerer (is that a word ????)
I would like an option to sketch pictures I have taken with my camera ? Theres an app called 'Tracing Paper' what allows me to do this, But i would prefer to be able to do everything with just 1 app - Your app !!
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Oh dang it! I missed the "Currently undergoing review" part :/
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Yeah, I could've worded that better. My apologies.
Some trivia about the app if you care to know: it started out as a kind of maze game where you control this glowing lump of lava lamp goo by using the S-Pen, and depending on the amount of pressure you apply, the goo would grow or shrink in size, making it more difficult to traverse the maze if you're heavy-handed with the pen. But the S-Pen SDK doesn't really have any functionality for animations so it looked really stale.
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Yeah, I could've worded that better. My apologies.
Some trivia about the app if you care to know: it started out as a kind of maze game where you control this glowing lump of lava lamp goo by using the S-Pen, and depending on the amount of pressure you apply, the goo would grow or shrink in size, making it more difficult to traverse the maze if you're heavy-handed with the pen. But the S-Pen SDK doesn't really have any functionality for animations so it looked really stale.
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well Im glad you changed it because I flash Paranoid Android the other day and i doubt the app would have worked as the S-pen is now just a fancy stylus lol
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I would like an option to sketch pictures I have taken with my camera ? Theres an app called 'Tracing Paper' what allows me to do this, But i would prefer to be able to do everything with just 1 app - Your app !!
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