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Several weeks ago I've posted my new app in the market. It's called Analytix and it might be very useful for Google Analytics users. To my opinion, the current apps were not good enough so I decided to create a new one.
There is a pro version which costs €0.99 and a free trial version. There is no time limit for the trial. The trial misses some great features and the data requests are limited.
Especially for users of the Google Analytics for Android SDK there is a separate section so you can monitor all your 'pageviews' and events from this app.
The pro version offers a clean dashboard where you can directly see how your site is performing in relation to yesterday(by default). You can choose other timespans from the slidingdrawer.
There is a new chart section to view your data in a selected timespan.
Another unique feature is the social section where you can view filtered traffic which means that the data is filtered by referrals. The top 10 social sites from 2010 are used for filtering.
Besides these unique features, this app houses all the must-have Google Analytics features like Visits, Pageviews, Browsers etc.
Pro version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dibbus.analytix
Trial version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dibbus.analytix.trial
Awesome!
I must say, I'm deeply impressed by this great app. I was using another app for some time now but this app is better in any way.
Everything I was looking for is right in the place. Using favorites in combination with the login system is extremely powerful! Great job!
Is it possible to view adWords data? I can integrate adWords in my Google Analytics account. Would be awesome if that should work.
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Is it possible to view adWords data? I can integrate adWords in my Google Analytics account. Would be awesome if that should work.
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Hi Martin, thanks for the response and great to hear that you like the app!
Regarding adWords, it is possible to add adWords to Analytix. I've to find out the most interesting numbers to include in the app. I'll have a look at the possibilities.
Do you have any idea of the information you would like to see?
New release
Just released a new version of Analytix. Now inlcuding a homescreen widget! Take a look at the first picature for explanation.
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Is it possible to view adWords data? I can integrate adWords in my Google Analytics account. Would be awesome if that should work.
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@MartinSav,I've included adWords section also. You can view adViews clicks and adWords keywords information.
Version 9.0 of Analytix has just been released. Integrated Google Pagespeed section. Get an overview of all optimizations for your websites!
you can read all about this new feature on the Analytix blog:
http://analytix.mobi/
Analytix HD released
I've just released Analytix HD, an Honeycomb optimized version of Analytix.
I've received lots of request to make it Honeycomb compatible. So the interface has been rebuild completely using Honeycomb elements like the action bar, tabs etc.
I've tried to use the bigger screen to create more visual elements like charts.
The possibilities are the same as on the mobile version.
The url of the app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dibbus.analytixHD
I have to pay separately for honeycomb version? Not cool... I'd be happy to pay the 2e if it'd include the phone pro too.
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I have to pay separately for honeycomb version? Not cool... I'd be happy to pay the 2e if it'd include the phone pro too.
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Please contact me if you have bought the HD version. I will refund the payment of the first app. The Honeycomb version is just completely rebuild. it's impossible to create a single version for the app.
So, if you have bought the mobile app and after that the HD version, contact me and tell me your what's your e-mail address so I can check it and refund the first app!
The app is AMAZING, he's an awesome dev. You guys should buy both versions like I did to support him
He's always on top of things and making sure the customer is happy about the purchase
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The app does seem pretty good. I have the trial for a few days until my new card comes through from the bank... thanks for the app, works perfectly on HTC desire..
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The app does seem pretty good. I have the trial for a few days until my new card comes through from the bank... thanks for the app, works perfectly on HTC desire..
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Thank you! If you like the free version you will certainly love the pro version!!
If you have any suggestions of requests, feel free to contact me.
Regards
Folkert
I just purchased the full version... it is too good. Anyone who has the trial version, do not hesitate to spend the very little amount on the full app. Brilliant...!
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Wow, what a compliment!!! Thank you very much. I'm glad you like the app!
I can't get passed the Authenticate Application part. It opens the browser to my Google Accounts page. I click "Grant Access" then it goes to an error page that shows " You do not have permission to open this page. " followed by the url...
HELP!
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I can't get passed the Authenticate Application part. It opens the browser to my Google Accounts page. I click "Grant Access" then it goes to an error page that shows " You do not have permission to open this page. " followed by the url...
HELP!
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Are you signed into your analytics account on the web browser? It was easy for me, I clicked grant access and it worked straight away.
Maybe an option to tick remember me when signing in to Google on browser?
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Are you signed into your analytics account on the web browser? It was easy for me, I clicked grant access and it worked straight away.
Maybe an option to tick remember me when signing in to Google on browser?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Thank You, but i figured it out. I removed the stock android browser... on my Rom. Apparently it has a problem authenticating through my MirenBrowser configuration. i just put the stock Browser.apk back on my device and it work fine.
Again, Thanks for the help.
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Thank you! If you like the free version you will certainly love the pro version!!
If you have any suggestions of requests, feel free to contact me.
Regards
Folkert
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Hi Folkert,
I have a problem with the widgert not updating. I have the it set to update every 4 hours, however, it sometimes fails, and then just sits there not updating at all. Please attached the screen shot of the widget on my phone, and me holding the status bar showing the date and time!
Hopefully you have time to look into this.
Many thanks, Matt
Hi Folkert,
very nice work. Is there a possibility to use multiple Accounts ?
Thanks for this nice app.
Greetings from Germany, Goetz
Google Analytix allows you to use multiple accounts. The app will handle just a single GA account.
Right now I've almost finished the newest release which is using Google Account Manager for authentication. This will ease the authentication process and allows the user to use multiple accounts within the app. I hope to release this version this week/weekend.
!!! AppSync requires a rooted device !!!
About
AppSync syncs your apps data over your local network from one Android device to another. Devices will find each other using multicast (just like UPnP/DLNA).
Features
- Syncing apps data over local network
- Auto-detection of devices in network
- Comparing hashes and timestamps of app data
- All communication is encrypted
- (Pro) No ads
Future Features
- Transfer APK [v1.1]
- Background Discoverability [v1.1]
- Sync over Bluetooth [v1.2]
- Shortcuts [v1.2]
- (Pro) Sync over NFC [v1.3]
- (Pro) PC App (Win/Linux/Mac) for backups over local network [tbd]
- (Pro) Cloud Sync (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) [tbd]
Pro version
As mentioned above, the Pro version removes ads and will give you more features in future. Purchasing it will support me and help me investing more time into projects like this.
Known Bugs
- v1.0: WhatsApp does not work, this will be fixed in v1.1
- v1.0: Connectivity issues, this will be fixed in v1.1
Change Log
v1.0.3) hotfix: fix ads
v1.0.2) hotfix: fix force closes
v1.0.1) hotfix: fix "tools not found" and force closes on start
v1.0) initial release
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Very interesting application!
good work!
This app looks great. Thanks a lot.
awesome!!!
just what i needed to sync apps and angry birds levels between me and my brother
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Future Features
- (Pro) Sync over Bluetooth
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NFC would be great too
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NFC
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NFC sounds interesting since it's quick and easy to use. I'll keep that in mind and start looking around for another NFC device for testing since my only NFC device at this time is my Galaxy Nexus.
Can this app be use to backup app data? Like ID and Password.
doesnt work with whatsapp... its wipe the app data...
working with anothers apps
its a good application and good luck
@nelsdzyre You can use this app to save your app data on another device and see this as a backup. If you want to do a backup using a single device you would need something like a backup tool like TitaniumBackup. If a backup succeeds depends on the app you want to backup because some apps encrypt their data with a device specific key so this will not work but maybe a local backup using TitaniumBackup will.
@yogevx this may be a limitation by WhatsApp, does syncing WhatsApps data work if you try to push the app data manually using TitaniumBackup or any similiar backup tools?
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@yogevx this may be a limitation by WhatsApp, does syncing WhatsApps data work if you try to push the app data manually using TitaniumBackup or any similiar backup tools?
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yes, work with titanium backup, but push app+data.. i didnt try to push only the data
edit: try now and its working with TB (only push data)
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edit: try now and its working with TB (only push data)
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Thank you for testing, I took this on my todo list and will look into it soon. I'll report back in this thread when I got news.
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Thank you for testing, I took this on my todo list and will look into it soon. I'll report back in this thread when I got news.
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thank you... good luck!
Now this is what I call an app. My drag racing will never be lost again. You got my support on this one!
Great app! 10/10
Was wondering if on future updates you could add some functionality to not only share App data, but apps themselves? I find myself having to manually pull the apk for Whatsapp from my phone using TiBu every time I want to update Whatsapp on my WiFi Tablet and thought this would help alleviate those issues. :laugh:
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Was wondering if on future updates you could add some functionality to not only share App data, but apps themselves?
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I was discussing this with a friend last week. I just added it to my list :good:
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I was discussing this with a friend last week. I just added it to my list :good:
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the only risk to consider is "piracy" .. you may want to consider some sort of google acct authentication or something similar so ppl cant just share any app with anyone.. you'll run into some major legal issues
idea
talk with google about mix it with google drive
@mcmb03 piracy was one of our discussion points but since apps aren't saved in a "special" location anymore and even paid apps can be moved to sdcard without rooting but are protected using some kind of license verification like Google's LVL (License Verification Library), this is not a problem and especially no legal issue.
You can share any app with anyone as soon as you root your device. But your friend will not be able to run it, because paid apps have built in license verification libraries.
tl;dr: No piracy possible without modifying (e.g. hacking) paid apps.
TF201 (Stock) ICS
HD2 (Typhoon CM7 3.8.8) Gingerbread
Both using the same sync key.
The HD2 finds the TF201.
The TF201 struggles to find the HD2 sometimes. A closing and re-opening of the app is needed.
Sync from the HD2 to TF201:
Click on TF201. The TF201 displays the big AppSync logo.
The list of apps on the TF201 appear. Nice.
Tried "Cut the Rope" and "Wold of Goo" push from HD2 to TF201.
Failed.
Drops back to the device selection screen on both devices.
Sync from the TF201 to HD2:
If the HD2 appears (it usually doesn't)
Click on HD2. The HD2 displays the big AppSync logo.
The list of apps on the HD2 appear.
Tried several games push from HD2 to TF201.
Sync Done appears, but nothing actually works.
Tried push from TF201 to HD2 (Hungry Shark).
Failed.
Drops back to the device selection screen on both devices.
Bug 1: The screen turned off as I clicked HD2. When I turned the screen back on, the listening for device screen appeared on the HD2. On the TF201, the apps list still stayed. When clicking on an app, "an unknown error occurred" followed by a "connection timed out" error. The app doesn't like the screen turning off. It seems to drop the connection when this occurs.
Bug 2: On the HD2, the TF201 appears multiple times. Each time it goes back to the device selection screen after a sync failed, it adds another device. Same name, same IP address. Clicking each one had the same functionality. An annoying bug, The same issue happened on the TF201 when the sync failed. Getting devices to connect to each other (I think after clicking on the other device) removes some, if not all the multiple entries.
Overall, the app did not work for me, but a good idea. This app has great potential.
Automatic sync of selected apps would be awesome, and more intuitive icons than >> and << . I need to click them to see what they do, and I think on ICS, they may be swapped around.
@xebozone thank you very much for your detailed report, I will have a look into this asap and include the fix in next version. :good:
Don't you just hate when you have to go to google play after an app has been updated in order to view the release notes?
I do! Thats why I created this app the help keep track on release notes when an app is installed or updated.
Install What's new? and get a notification with release notes on any new app that is automatically installed by google play.
APK attached, also available on Google Play: https ://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.warting.whatsnew
V0.1
First release!
V0.2
* New graphics
* A list of all apps to check release notes any time
* Added ads
* Share button
* Some other small improvements
V0.3
* Added swedish language * Sorted app list
V0.4
* New graphics and layout
V0.5
* Possibility to open the updated app directly from What's New?
* Possibility to open the updated app directyly in Google Play from Wha'ts new?
* Back button now works
V0.6
* Fixed a bug when fetching release notes when latest version depends on device
v0.7
* Moved share button to prevent crash when sharing before release notes has loaded
* Small bugfix
v0.8
* added release date
Thank you for this app, looking and working great so far. :good:
I wrote a first review in the Play Store, too.
Looks interesting, will give it a try as I always like to look at the changelogs.
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I'm going to try this out, looks great. You should make the list show the applications that have been updated recently because (at least) I don't always check the changes right away.
What a brilliant idea!
hmmm, will check this out.
did you know there's another App that aims to do exactly the same job called "Changelog Droid" ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5jeXByZXNzd29ya3MuY2hhbmdlbG9ndmlld2VyIl0.
Very Useful!
This is excellent! It will be very handy at the time of app update installs and is also great to use for quickly seeing past release notes for all my installed apps.
Like the idea a lot!
(and the app, of course)
Is there a way to see the last update date that's shown at the Play Store?
Does it also show update change logs of NOT yet installed updates? (I like to read FIRST update log before updating them)..
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Does it also show update change logs of NOT yet installed updates? (I like to read FIRST update log before updating them)..
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No it does not. But it's great idea for the next version!
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Like the idea a lot!
(and the app, of course)
Is there a way to see the last update date that's shown at the Play Store?
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I just released v0.8 with that function
Thanks. Still, within the app some apps lack that date, although it's visible in the Description field at Play Store.
For instance AppDialer Pro, Barcode Scanner, doubleTwist Alarm Clock...
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No it does not. But it's great idea for the next version!
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Yes it is. That would be da teets.
Add this please?
A wonderful app, but could you add the possibility to do an ignore list of shown apps? I am not really interested in all my apps' ChangeLogs, only of few of them.
Thanks!
Would it be possible to add a feature to sort the app list by 'latest update' in descending order?
Thanks, loving the app!
Great work. I just have a quick question.
Besides, UI, how is this app different from an app currently on the Play Store known as Changelog Droid?
stefan2305 said:
Great work. I just have a quick question.
Besides, UI, how is this app different from an app currently on the Play Store known as Changelog Droid?
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Here the author responds to this question: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/aggregate-your-release-notes-with-whats-new/
nice app. really annoying to go through each and every app to check for changelog
No Notification
Hi,
it is a realy nice app, but since an half week, I get no notification more.
I do not know why, I have deleted the data some time but it do not help
JonnyJaap said:
Hi,
it is a realy nice app, but since an half week, I get no notification more.
I do not know why, I have deleted the data some time but it do not help
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Same here
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Authenticator Plus generates 2-step verification codes which will protect your accounts with both your password and your phone / tablet.
With Authenticator Plus you can seamlessly sync and manage all your 2-step enabled accounts in phones / tablet / kindle.
Notable features:
* Seamlessly sync accounts across your phone, tablet and kindle
* Restore from backup to avoid being locked out if you upgrade or lose your device
* Strong 256-bit AES encryption, so even in rooted devices you accounts are safe
* Personalize as per you needs (Themes, Logos, group your most used account and more)
* battle.net accounts can be added
* Hardware based encryption key support, even rooted apps cannot access the encryption keys - http://help.authenticatorplus.com/hardware-backed-keys/
* Easily import from Google Authenticator
* Import / Export to WinAuth (Authenticator Plus -> Settings -> Backup & Restore -> Import from text file)
Detailed compare with Google Authenticator - http://compare.authenticatorplus.com/
Technical Details - http://design.authenticatorplus.com
Authenticator Plus in Press
I was super excited to find this application. It solves my biggest grievances with Google Authenticator, and does it in a way that is largely invisible to the user (until it matters!). -techThreads
Recommended by Wordpress Authenticator plugin - http://s.www.authenticatorplus.com/wp
NOTE : As a commitment to XDA users, where I have uploaded my first release, I can provide free trial version of the application on request to [email protected]
It's mind-blowing that Google's own Authenticator on its own Android platform lacks the feature to re-order the account entries, while the iOS version does support this.
And also mind-blowing that it lacks PIN control, any option to sync/ backup, and several of the other highly desirable (even necessary!) features which Mufri has built-in to the Authenticator Plus app.
I've also been pleased by Mufri's responsiveness and willingness to work to make the app have only the needed permissions. We've exchanged several detailed technical and philosophical messages; it's very nice to see yet another developer devoted to our community.
I can't make any claims about the security of the app as I'm not a developer (well, haven't been since twenty years ago) and I lack the tools, but I hope that others with more skills than I have will analyze the app and can confirm the app's health so the app can be established as a much better reference than Google's own minimally featured Authenticator, and that we can get Mufri lots of users!
Thanks Mufri,
-Jay
Requesting security analysis
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It's mind-blowing that Google's own Authenticator on its own Android platform lacks the feature to re-order the account entries, while the iOS version does support this.
And also mind-blowing that it lacks PIN control, any option to sync/ backup, and several of the other highly desirable (even necessary!) features which Mufri has built-in to the Authenticator Plus app.
I've also been pleased by Mufri's responsiveness and willingness to work to make the app have only the needed permissions. We've exchanged several detailed technical and philosophical messages; it's very nice to see yet another developer devoted to our community.
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Thanks Jay for the review.
libove said:
I can't make any claims about the security of the app as I'm not a developer (well, haven't been since twenty years ago) and I lack the tools, but I hope that others with more skills than I have will analyze the app and can confirm the app's health so the app can be established as a much better reference than Google's own minimally featured Authenticator, and that we can get Mufri lots of users!
Thanks Mufri,
-Jay
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I am open for the security related queries about Authenticator Plus, I myself use it daily and I would be happy to improve its security.
If anyone have questions kindly post your queries here or @ [email protected]
This APK is version 1.3
(Latest is 2.9.x, a lot of development has been done in this year as it seems!)
I downloaded the APK to try it out.
It first works when it is installed and I was able to import my accounts from the original Google Authenticator.
Then I closed the app.
I can open it again but the keyboard pops up saying "sign in" (where usually the "enter" button is).
Even when I enter the correct passphrase it shows only an empty app without the codes.
I can also install and add the import plugin but then I don't see the codes anymore.
Used on: CM 10.2 and CM11.
Very strange...
i just installed the app and i have some issues. first of all i would like the option to not choose a passphrase to open the app, but well thats not a big problem. after i choose a passphrase and set the app up and want to start it again it just shows me the header with the logo of the app but everything else is blank, there is no password field to type in the selected password and even if i type it in, without anything showing, it doesnt open the app. i can just use it once and thats it
also import from google authenticator doesnt work. it tells me no root or script not in xbin. well its all there. the problem is probably root, because the dialogue to grant root never shows up. I try to get it now manually granted but still that doesnt help if i can start the app only once :/
I am on a galaxy note 3. hope someone can help me...
Yes, attached APK was outdated, I have removed it now.
i see to get a blank web site when i visit http://authenticatorplus.com/ ?
devtools reports 404 error
GET https://www.authenticatorplus.com/js/jquery.cycle2.js.map 404 (Not Found)
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That's weird, might be adblock or some other issues ...
you can try Google cache here, its a simple site, google cache displays well
http://j.mp/1tBGjhH
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i see to get a blank web site when i visit http://authenticatorplus.com/ ?
devtools reports 404 error
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Just FYI, I also get a blank page in Firefox with AdBlockPlus, but the page displays properly in an IE (InPrivate) session.
Thanks for the info, I couldn't reproduce this myself in various browsers, is https version working fine?
https://www.authenticatorplus.com/
I will check for cross platform browser tests.
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Thanks for the info, I couldn't reproduce this myself in various browsers, is https version working fine?
https://www.authenticatorplus.com/
I will check for cross platform browser tests.
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Ah, oops, my bad - had nothing to do with AdBlockPlus; I use NoScript, and hadn't enabled script on the authenticatorplus.com page. Works fine in both http:// and https://
Sorry.
Cool, thanks for the info, I will add a noscript info in site.
Compatibility with Pebble Smartwaches
Hi !
Has anyone tried to use Authenticator Plus with a Pebble smartwach, through Android Wear integration ?
I'll get an Pebble Time in May and hope it will work with it, that's why I'm asking for a clue
Interesting, I never heard of anyone tried it, let me know how it goes .
Store site order in cloud sync?
I use Authenticator Plus with cloud sync via Google Drive.
It seems that the order in which I have the accounts in Authenticator Plus does NOT get sync'd to the cloud (or, if it does get sync'd up, then when the sites are imported back down from the cloud, the order is not maintained).
Can the author comment please?
thanks,
Jay
from last release(3.3.5), app shows more details about sync status in Settings -> Cloud -> last sync status and let me know, what's the last status.
Also please contact [email protected] for faster response.
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Interesting, I never heard of anyone tried it, let me know how it goes .
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Pebble don't get it working through Android Wear, I think a layer is missing, maybe like an "emulator" (not the way Google implemented it) that can send other things but notifications to Pebble (it's the only thing supported for now).
Anyway, IMO for Authenticator Plus it will requires an Pebble OS app and a modification to makes it work as a companion.
Hi,
I would like to add a Battle.net account but the app fails to connect to battle.net server, is this something you can fix ?
edit : and do you think you can add Steam support in future release ?
Same problem with the battle.net server. No matter if I try it at home or at work or via LTE.
Since the Blizzard battle.net Authenticator works and I can access the battle.net site without any problem I suspect a problem with the Authenticator+ App. Syncing time with battle.net is also not working btw (in the settings)
Is the app working in 6.0? If Yes, could u send me a trial?
I know GNow kills battery due to the constant GPS use, but I was willing to give it a try if it "help" me with my life activities. However, the result has been less than impressive:
1). Weather
Always off by 5-10 degrees (California)
2). Public Transportation
Always informed me of the "nearest" train station, which I do NOT use and I use the other one (BART in California)
3). Package tracking
Never worked for me, especially now Amazon stop including the tracking number in their email.
So what else is GNow used for? How does that working out for you?
I find the delays on the motorway useful for my commute. Mine doesn't use GPS constantly.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I know GNow kills battery due to the constant GPS use, but I was willing to give it a try if it "help" me with my life activities. However, the result has been less than impressive:
1). Weather
Always off by 5-10 degrees (California)
2). Public Transportation
Always informed me of the "nearest" train station, which I do NOT use and I use the other one (BART in California)
3). Package tracking
Never worked for me, especially now Amazon stop including the tracking number in their email.
So what else is GNow used for? How does that working out for you?
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1. Weather is usually right...same area as you. It does the same thing as searching "weather in san francisco" in google.
2. Yeah that doesn't work.
3. That only worked when I ordered my N5. Amazon used to work, now it doesn't.
I just turned it off. I can still use all the voice commands, so it isn't a big deal.
I don't mind it. Tracks similar articles referencing search strings, tracks sports teams. Liked the Olympic tracking although you could not specify what country you are tracking. Also like the tourists locations when out of town. I don't really notice a battery difference except after a day or 2 without rebooting (doesn't allow device to sleep. Reboot and it's all good again.)
Has a fair bit of potential and looking forward to future updates.
Sent from my HammerHead
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I find the delays on the motorway useful for my commute. Mine doesn't use GPS constantly.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Doesn't do that in the US. At least not where I am.
for me its useful for the following:
weather
traffic congestion
sports scores and match reminders
flight reminders
package tracking
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for me its useful for the following:
flight reminders
package tracking
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Does these tracking only works with the Gmail account which you activated Google Now with?
Example:
1). I use 2 Gmail accounts --> A and B
2). A is activated for GNow
3). B is used for online shopping (package tracking, flight confirmation, etc.)
If I forward package / flight email confirmation from B, will GNow tracks it too even though it is only associated with A?
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Does these tracking only works with the Gmail account which you activated Google Now with?
Example:
1). I use 2 Gmail accounts --> A and B
2). A is activated for GNow
3). B is used for online shopping (package tracking, flight confirmation, etc.)
If I forward package / flight email confirmation from B, will GNow tracks it too even though it is only associated with A?
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i have 2 gmail accounts too but i can only get notifications/reminders from the primary account. in the google now settings under accounts & privacy you can switch accounts so i guess it only works for one account at a time.
Sc0rp10 said:
i have 2 gmail accounts too but i can only get notifications/reminders from the primary account. in the google now settings under accounts & privacy you can switch accounts so i guess it only works for one account at a time.
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Forwarding the email to the primary account doesn't work?
lanwarrior said:
Forwarding the email to the primary account doesn't work?
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It works for me for flight tickets. Haven't tried it for anything else.
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Strange, like everyone else, amazon tracking stopped worked a while back. However, I ordered a cable from amazon yesterday, and google now offered me a tracking option. I click it, and it takes me to the UPS site and offers tracking info. I'm looking at the shipping email in my gmail (desktop), I can't see any tracking number.
Viewing the source, I see it now. Amazon includes the ups tracking number in the link, and google now is scraping it.
I have Google Now enabled. I like the traffic times (and accident warnings), the sports updates/reminders and the package tracking.
Google Now will also pop up a card if I search a destination on my PC. Convenient if I actually needed directions on my phone, but unless the place was in the city, I probably don't need directions.
I was under the impression that Google Now only uses WiFi and Cell towers to provide you location data. However, Google Play Services will have GPS data Google Now might use as well (Play Services collects GPS data at times under the Location Reporting feature). That's how I understand it and based on the Location window, Google Search/Now never uses GPS only Google Play Services.
Again, this is what I believe from my understanding of how Google Now works.
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I know GNow kills battery due to the constant GPS use, but I was willing to give it a try if it "help" me with my life activities. However, the result has been less than impressive:
1). Weather
Always off by 5-10 degrees (California)
2). Public Transportation
Always informed me of the "nearest" train station, which I do NOT use and I use the other one (BART in California)
3). Package tracking
Never worked for me, especially now Amazon stop including the tracking number in their email.
So what else is GNow used for? How does that working out for you?
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1. weather has been off by 1-3 degrees, but who's to say which weather service is truly correct (i trust google over yahoo for instance)
2. i don't use public transit (horrible system set up in socal), but it gives me great directions and info on travelling to my destinations. i always check it before leaving work to see how traffic is so i can plan my way home for that day.
3. package tracking works perfectly for me
i also use it for sports scores, and track my stock portfolio.
i use it all the time, and i haven't seen any issues with battery drain at all to say that it "kills" the battery.
weather - yes
traffic congestion- no
sports scores and match reminders - yes
flight reminders - yes
package tracking - yes
Always listen feature is pretty heavy on battery and is never useful to me for most part of my day
However i use a Zerolemon extended battery so i only switch off when i am out for very extended periods of time
in short yes! google now is very useful to me and i love the new KITKAT integration with the experience launcher
I stopped using Google Now because it became kind of annoying. It kept recommending time to travel to these places that i frequented but it wanted me to label them and everytime I would swipe it away it would be there again the next day. I also turned it off for battery consumption. I just didn't find it that useful since my work place is constantly moving.
Also the weather seems inaccurate a lot of the time and I will just use the weather channel, or just briefly look at minarch which has the weather, current conditions and forcast right there on my homescreen.
I order from amazon a lot and it shows in Google now. UPS, FedEx, USPS. All there. I had about 6 in there earlier. All links worked.
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I use it for weather (home & work cities), traffic/commute (mine shows for home & 2 jobs), sports scores & games/matches, packages as well...
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I only use it for reminders, search references and sports updates. Otherwise its blank and seems minimal on battery.
The weather update was waking my phone consistently to update, where as dash clock does it only when the screen comes on so I use that instead.
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Fairly useless battery drain for me. Weather? Off, location? It's annoying but i'm fairly sure I know how to get home.