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Hi all,
For those familiar with TGPT (http://tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com/), I have written a small app that will check the site for updates and notify you of new prices. It also stores the prices in a DB so you can view the history.
At the moment it only works for Toronto-GTA because I live here and wrote this for me.
This is nothing fancy, it just works.
You can download it here.
Thanks.
cool, a small widget would make this even better
nice! thanks for sharing.
Jep4444 said:
cool, a small widget would make this even better
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Originally I planned on making a widget. But then after I got the notification going I didn't think there was much point to a widget. Since I don't need it taking real estate on my screen when I already know the price from the notification. And once there is a new price, another notification will be generated.
I will try this out! Thanks!!
good stuffs! thanks!
Great start, just installed. Thanks!
An app like this would be sweet for the states....you know us down here south of your country
Mikey1022 said:
An app like this would be sweet for the states....you know us down here south of your country
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Do you have a price source?
at least for the city i live in:
http://www.chicagogasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx
Mikey1022 said:
at least for the city i live in:
http://www.chicagogasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx
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This site you list is different than the one for Toronto. The Toronto site shows only a single price since almost all stations in the area are the same price. But your site shows prices for each location.
What exactly would you want to be notified of?
Damn, this kicks butt. This will serve me well when I forget to check the site before leaving work and shut down my computer. THANKS!
crimsondr said:
This site you list is different than the one for Toronto. The Toronto site shows only a single price since almost all stations in the area are the same price. But your site shows prices for each location.
What exactly would you want to be notified of?
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I think an extension for the Navigation app that show's the gas prices based on your location. It's rare, but sometimes you can find cheaper gas in different parts of a city
awesome, now just hook the rest of us canadians up please. This would be great in montreal.
danishh said:
awesome, now just hook the rest of us canadians up please. This would be great in montreal.
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This is not something I would use. So if I did it I would probably put it on the market for 99c
crimsondr said:
Hi all,
For those familiar with TGPT (http://tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com/), I have written a small app that will check the site for updates and notify you of new prices. It also stores the prices in a DB so you can view the history.
At the moment it only works for Toronto-GTA because I live here and wrote this for me.
This is nothing fancy, it just works.
You can download it here.
Thanks.
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Thanks very much, it very handy. i always used forget to check price online before heading home. This give quick check on my X10
I'm having little problem the application though. it waking up device(turn the display on) every couple of minutes. I have put TGPT is ignore list(Advance Task Killer) and using lock2.0
any suggestions?
GPdhillon said:
Thanks very much, it very handy. i always used forget to check price online before heading home. This give quick check on my X10
I'm having little problem the application though. it waking up device(turn the display on) every couple of minutes. I have put TGPT is ignore list(Advance Task Killer) and using lock2.0
any suggestions?
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Might be a problem with lock 2.0? Can you try uninstall lock 2.0 and see if the screen still wakes?
Also, TGPT doesn't do anything every couple minutes. Unless you have the debug to always notify and force update every 5 seconds. Even then I don't purposely wake the screen other than creating a notification and toast.
Yeah if go to origional lock it doesnot wakeup but see tgpt running in task manager which should not the case. I check price, kill the app, it starts again in a min also i get error when restart phone for force close tgpt app
I'm using version.1 is there new version which i can download?
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crimsondr, I gotta say that I've been using this app close to since you released it, and it has been working great for me being a fellow Ontarian. I did come across one MINOR issue/bug that I never have before, only because the stars (and time) aligned it as such.
I had my Desire connected to my PC in Disk Drive mode, thereby disabling access to the SD card. TGPT tried to fire a scheduled update (once every 12 hours, which is great btw), but couldn't read it's DB from the SDcard, and threw up a Force Close error.
While it's not a huge issue because you have to have your phone in Disk Drive mode when TGPT performs an update, I just think it might be better to have the .db file on the Internal Memory of the device, especially as seeing how mine is currently 4kb in size. This should get around the exception when the SD card cannot be accessed, thereby keeping TGPT from throwing FCs.
Just thought you'd like to know since it's something that doesn't happen very often, but still does cause an issue!
Thanks again for your work and effort in dev'ing this quick, informative app!
GPdhillon said:
Yeah if go to origional lock it doesnot wakeup but see tgpt running in task manager which should not the case. I check price, kill the app, it starts again in a min also i get error when restart phone for force close tgpt app
I'm using version.1 is there new version which i can download?
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Make sure you have Force update disabled in the settings. Other than that I don't know what is causing it and I do not have an x10a to test.
just like the title says!
Yikes... it's a bit wonky with Gingerbread, it seems. Or at least it is with my rom. Uninstalling. But, thanks for the heads up man I'm gonna be checking that amazon market all the time!
thegregbradley said:
Yikes... it's a bit wonky with Gingerbread, it seems. Or at least it is with my rom. Uninstalling. But, thanks for the heads up man I'm gonna be checking that amazon market all the time!
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Ive been using SwiftKey for months. Works great for me on CM7.
You have to use it for a while to really see its full potential. It "learns" your typing style and eventually gets to the point where it will almost predict full sentences for you.
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Thanks for the heads up, always wanted it, never really felt inclined to buy though!
Just tried it out. Looks like it works just like the GB keyboard.
What's up with the free apps thing?
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on Android OS. We now have CyanogenMod.
Crossrocker said:
What's up with the free apps thing?
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on Android OS. We now have CyanogenMod.
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A quick google search and I found this http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/03...ew-android-app-store-with-free-app-every-day/
Amazon has just launched their own Android app store today, a direct competitor of Google’s official Android Market. They are currently offering over 3,800 apps for download which, for the majority, can all be test drived in the browser before purchase. They are also offering one free app every day! For instance, today, they’re giving away Angry Birds Rio, a new physics-based game from Rovio.
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Doing it for attention otherwise it would probably fail.
would it be against the rules for someone to post the apk here? since its free. but the amazon appstore is only for US based people.
thegregbradley said:
Yikes... it's a bit wonky with Gingerbread, it seems. Or at least it is with my rom. Uninstalling. But, thanks for the heads up man I'm gonna be checking that amazon market all the time!
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I agree with this - sometimes when you press the backspace key, it tries to suggest the word again, so instead of getting a backspace, you get the word repeated and I'm just using stock unrooted Sense.
It's really annoying to me how the Infuse 4G handles messages longer than 160 characters (or whatever limit it is). It knows to combine them, yet it makes you "click for more" which then shows that single message in it's entirety full-screen ?!?!!? What is this. 1995 anyone?
Anyone know if there's a way to ditch this silliness and just display the text like a text? lol
Samsung made a nice device, but some of the **** they do really make me wonder if they have trained monkeys writing their apps.
i'd also like to know. i like the puzzle piece notification, so i don't want to get an alternative SMS app.
eatjello said:
i'd also like to know. i like the puzzle piece notification, so i don't want to get an alternative SMS app.
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Yeah the puzzle is kinda a cool extra touch. I just can't stand the sandboxing they do with large messages.
if you get a different messaging app wouldn't it prompt you which app to use upon using the puzzle piece?
Transformer27 said:
if you get a different messaging app wouldn't it prompt you which app to use upon using the puzzle piece?
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Don't think so.
imma try it as i factory reset the device.
reporting back. epic fail...
Transformer27 said:
reporting back. epic fail...
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doing the toldyaso dance on my desk right now, haha ;-)
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soooo not cool... lol
Hi,
I would like to introduce my newest application: WatchDog Alarm System. I built it to protect my KTM 990 Adventure R motorcycle from thieves and decided to publish it to the world for free.
I'll be very glad to get your feedback and tests on as much as possible different devices. tested it only on my Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Defy+
This application will help to protect any vehicle by examining their location and position relative to the ground by checking several sensors. If something is changed an alert will be sent to the user.
I love the final result and uses it every day.
App can be downloaded from: type: com.abware.watchdog_client in Google play store
Waiting for your feedback \ suggestions.
Thanks a lot!
Adi Barda
adi.barda said:
Hi,
I would like to introduce my newest application: WatchDog Alarm System. I built it to protect my KTM 990 Adventure R motorcycle from thieves and decided to publish it to the world for free.
I'll be very glad to get your feedback and tests on as much as possible different devices. tested it only on my Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Defy+
This application will help to protect any vehicle by examining their location and position relative to the ground by checking several sensors. If something is changed an alert will be sent to the user.
I love the final result and uses it every day.
App can be downloaded from: type: com.abware.watchdog_client in Google play store
Waiting for your feedback \ suggestions.
Thanks a lot!
Adi Barda
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How does this app work? You need two phones? One to notify you and one to store in the vehicle, that's not very practical? I don't understand...how can the phone left in the vehicle detect someone breaking your window or unlocking your door? The only thing I'd think that it would help if someone drove off with your vehicle...
CHUUZE said:
How does this app work? You need two phones? One to notify you and one to store in the vehicle, that's not very practical? I don't understand...how can the phone left in the vehicle detect someone breaking your window or unlocking your door? The only thing I'd think that it would help if someone drove off with your vehicle...
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Yes you need two phones and I think it's great. Forget about the word "phone", we need a black box with GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and GSM. I checked Arduiono, Odroid, raspberry pi etc. much more expensive and too fragile. You have hundreds of cheap phones containing all needed sensors, reliable, dust/water proof So why not use them?
It works perfect with motorcycles. you have no door/window and even the slightest move/shake of the bike will trigger the alarm workflow.
adi.barda said:
Yes you need two phones and I think it's great. Forget about the word "phone", we need a black box with GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and GSM. I checked Arduiono, Odroid, raspberry pi etc. much more expensive and too fragile. You have hundreds of cheap phones containing all needed sensors, reliable, dust/water proof So why not use them?
It works perfect with motorcycles. you have no door/window and even the slightest move/shake of the bike will trigger the alarm workflow.
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...I still don't understand how the phone will recognize anything other than someone driving off with your car...how is it going to sense your window being broken or taking your stereo?
CHUUZE said:
...I still don't understand how the phone will recognize anything other than someone driving off with your car...how is it going to sense your window being broken or taking your stereo?
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Thanks for the feedback. Protecting from window being broken is a nice feature and an easy one to implement... next version.
adi.barda said:
Thanks for the feedback. Protecting from window being broken is a nice feature and an easy one to implement... next version.
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All you'd need is a few glass frequency profiles to compare the mic input to. Awesome idea.
As for the app: too bad it requires internet. The places that I am worried about my car typically don't have internet connections available...
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meanm50 said:
All you'd need is a few glass frequency profiles to compare the mic input to. Awesome idea.
As for the app: too bad it requires internet. The places that I am worried about my car typically don't have internet connections available...
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...and I just realized you have to have TWO phone accounts. Lots of us have old phones...but old phones with service??? C'mon.
meanm50 said:
...and I just realized you have to have TWO phone accounts. Lots of us have old phones...but old phones with service??? C'mon.
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^this.
Guys,
The agent device (the phone in the vehicle) doesn't need internet connection. It uses Google Cloud Messaging by default but if there is no internet connection available it automatically switches to SMS communication.
Don't know about prices in U.S. Here in Israel, we have basic service which costs 2.5$ / month including free SMS and 10MB data (every extra MB costs ~1 cent) so comparing it to 2500$/year of comprehensive insurance for my motorcycle - it's really a money saver for me.
Such stupid complaints, how else can it inform you if it doesn't have a second phone, by messenger pigeon? I'm a biker too and I think this is great, there are several tracker systems out there most of which can cost a good deal of money and might require long contracts, so I'm delighted to see this. Many thanks to the developer!
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...and I just realized you have to have TWO phone accounts. Lots of us have old phones...but old phones with service??? C'mon.
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as far as I know, all vehicle alarm systems / GPS trackers which sends SMS to the users requires a valid SIM card.
......sounds like a good idea to me :thumbup:!! ....as soon as i can get a used andro-device i will check this app, protecing my good old xt500
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FlamingGoat said:
cost a good deal of money and might require long contracts
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You must be a Cricket customer...because most carriers have at least a 1 or 2 year contract...
I know this isn't Android anymore, but has anyone pulled/ported the stock Tizen browser from Tizen OS? I assume it would be easy enough to sideload this to the device via USB Debugging, right?
BJSerpas said:
I know this isn't Android anymore, but has anyone pulled/ported the stock Tizen browser from Tizen OS? I assume it would be easy enough to sideload this to the device via USB Debugging, right?
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Sounds easy and it might be but, we don't have a keyboard yet anyways. Hopefully when the fleksy keyboard comes out there will be more useful apps.
Raul69.atl said:
Sounds easy and it might be but, we don't have a keyboard yet anyways. Hopefully when the fleksy keyboard comes out there will be more useful apps.
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While we wait, can you share what you think would be a useful scenario where pulling up a webpage on a tiny watchscreen will be more convenient than just pulling out your phone and doing it that way? I'm really curious and maybe you have a great idea I haven't considered.
Some kind of situation when you want to check things without hands free? Checking live train times while carrying luggage or checking football scores while it's raining perhaps?
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Think a dev confirmed there is no external acess from the gear 2, only direct to phone, so this wouldn't work I would assume.
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root
That mean no root no rom no nothing for the gear 2????
From, not to.
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rEVOLVE said:
While we wait, can you share what you think would be a useful scenario where pulling up a webpage on a tiny watchscreen will be more convenient than just pulling out your phone and doing it that way? I'm really curious and maybe you have a great idea I haven't considered.
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Cheating on a test, of course. That's pretty much the only reason I'd want a watch browser.
bryanhayn said:
Cheating on a test, of course. That's pretty much the only reason I'd want a watch browser.
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Then maybe I should get started on the pdf reader I've been thinking about
dominoid said:
Some kind of situation when you want to check things without hands free? Checking live train times while carrying luggage or checking football scores while it's raining perhaps?
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Either of those scenarios you just mentioned are great, but voice commands w/ S Voice would be more useful (if it can even do this - I know Google Now can get me this info from my phone, but S Voice on the Gear currently just comes back and says "sorry, we couldn't find the answer to your question".
Also, if your hands are full, what makes you think that opening up and typing a web address on the watch's little screen will be "hands free"? You can't even interact with the watch without touching it with your other hand.
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Then maybe I should get started on the pdf reader I've been thinking about
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I have finals tomorrow, hurry this up!
I keed
chalkycroissant said:
I have finals tomorrow, hurry this up!
I keed
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Off topic-
Try a TI-89, works great!
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Off topic-
Try a TI-89, works great!
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I do have one, and it worked great in Highschool. Sadly, my college wont let use graphing calculators on tests
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Some kind of situation when you want to check things without hands free? Checking live train times while carrying luggage or checking football scores while it's raining perhaps?
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How would you navigate an app or browser without using you hands/fingers? Your football score scenario is already accomplished via ESPNs Score Center app. It can be configured to send notifications based on team preferences (i.e. notify of scoring plays during your fav team games).
And now that I think about it, if only the Google Maps app could be configured to send turn-by-turn notifications, we would sort of have GPS on our Gears.
BlackZenith said:
How would you navigate an app or browser without using you hands/fingers? Your football score scenario is already accomplished via ESPNs Score Center app. It can be configured to send notifications based on team preferences (i.e. notify of scoring plays during your fav team games).
And now that I think about it, if only the Google Maps app could be configured to send turn-by-turn notifications, we would sort of have GPS on our Gears.
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oh I forgot about the turn by turn functionality - Pebbles can do this, even though I never got a chance to use it since my phone is mounted on my dashboard. Would be useful when walking in a city, though - without keeping your phone out. The problem of course is the watchscreen turns off again and you have to touch the watch and navigate to the app again to see the next direction.
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oh I forgot about the turn by turn functionality - Pebbles can do this, even though I never got a chance to use it since my phone is mounted on my dashboard. Would be useful when walking in a city, though - without keeping your phone out. The problem of course is the watchscreen turns off again and you have to touch the watch and navigate to the app again to see the next direction.
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Yep, and shortly after I posted this I came up with an article about that Pebble feature... however, it seems it is limited to the iOS version of Google Maps because it is able to send normal push notifications for each turn.