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[Idea]Achievement App!

I just randomly remembered someone suggested this on Twitter a LONG time ago.
What if there was an app that gave achievements for things you do on your phone, kind of like the PS3 or Xbox360? lol
I'm thinking a message appears on screen like the new Superuser app (the one in the little default gray box that says "----- has been granted superuser permissions") with the "Achievements" name and stuff. What do you think?

2 problems with this:
First: What would we acheive? "Dalton sent 200 text messages in one day - 30G" boring.
Second: If it was something like that ^^ It couldn't be an app, it would have to mod pretty much everything, or have support for pretty much everything. And it would just be exhausting. "Dalton Installed a new ROM - 15G" I suppose it would be kind of cool, maybe, if there was a leaderboard thing, then we could go, I'm so awesome, my nexus score is higher than yours. But other than that, it's kind of silly. "Dalton bricked his phone - 0G"

Install foursquare and go outside.

uberingram said:
Install foursquare and go outside.
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Agreed. You get acheivements for...Having a life! Congratulations.
Haha, that was meant in a sarcastic and non demeaning manner.
But, he's got a point. It's simple, and it works. Granted, I only have
one friend that uses it, so no one will know if I get anything, but it's
still pretty good. But if you can come up with a list of decent ideas, then
maybe someone might make something. But, to me, sounds kind of foolish

I like it!
Like forsquare but for your geekiness!!

hollywooder said:
2 problems with this:
First: What would we acheive? "Dalton sent 200 text messages in one day - 30G" boring.
Second: If it was something like that ^^ It couldn't be an app, it would have to mod pretty much everything, or have support for pretty much everything. And it would just be exhausting. "Dalton Installed a new ROM - 15G" I suppose it would be kind of cool, maybe, if there was a leaderboard thing, then we could go, I'm so awesome, my nexus score is higher than yours. But other than that, it's kind of silly. "Dalton bricked his phone - 0G"
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It would be exhausting to do this huh it'd be somethin random,just to say "LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL YOUR PHONE CAN'T DO THIS" there could be a leaderboard and stuff.

Just go on Feint

Galaxy S Road SMS KB

OMG, I saw this video on that new app for the Galaxy S.
Is there a way to port it to the EVO?
Road SMS KB App on Galaxy S

saw it too, pretty sweet im def interested

Now thats an Interesting feature....

In for this.

That is brilliant.

That is sweet!!!

guessing its just goinna be an apk, direct install, but you never know..

that is sweet, we will have it before you know it. it will just be an apk I assume

Better yet, can we get it as a live wallpaper?

that app is cool. such a simple yet brilliant idea.

I like and wouldn't mind having it on our phone. BUT, when I text, I don't hold my phone in front of me. I usually have it down a bit lol. None the less I wouldn't mind seeing it on our phone

is ther ea keyboard like that in the market with just clear buttons, I would love to have that.

This is gonna drain battery like crazy, isn't it?

acrh2 said:
This is gonna drain battery like crazy, isn't it?
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Yes. Yes it is. My camera i by far the biggest drain on the battery (obviously only when it is used).

wrxlvr said:
Better yet, can we get it as a live wallpaper?
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You'd have to get a second battery just to get through the day.

Pretty [email protected] cool feature if you ask me.
Hopefully this will reduce the number of wrecks-while-texting, but then again I think to myself; "How many people will actually own this phone AND use this feature"

enragedpaza said:
I like and wouldn't mind having it on our phone. BUT, when I text, I don't hold my phone in front of me. I usually have it down a bit lol. None the less I wouldn't mind seeing it on our phone
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I think its meant to be used while driving so you can hold the phone up and still keep an eye on the road. Thats the only time that I'd ever use it. I dont text and drive often....but it sure would be helpful those times that I do it.
I'd be safer if I just called them though, LOL

martijua said:
I think its meant to be used while driving so you can hold the phone up and still keep an eye on the road. Thats the only time that I'd ever use it. I dont text and drive often....but it sure would be helpful those times that I do it.
I'd be safer if I just called them though, LOL
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Samsung clarified that it is for pedestrians. Could you imagine the **** storm if they were encouraging driving and texting in any way?

Awesome!
Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of some jerk that hit my car because he thought he could see the road in front of him using the Road SMS app lol

Unfortunately something tells me that what was once thought to be a good idea on Samsung's part, will eventually lead to lawsuits because of ignorant people

dual screen android

thought i would share this link with you all...i thought it was interesting to see where we are heading for the future! how long till we have DS Emulator on the Market?
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/02/kyocera-echo/

Thank bro...
Checkidot

Nice..
I think that this could also be done now manually eg. by installing another chrooted OS (Debian) and configuring Xorg to work correctly with the external screen. Yes, it is complicated and unseen problems will probably arise.

IMO that looks like a train wreck. A couple of beers later, snap! You now have two phones.
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BazookaAce said:
IMO that looks like a train wreck. A couple of beers later, snap! You now have two phones.
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Yea, looks totally ridicolous.. And what about the cpu? Will it handle dual-screens?

hello friends,
I am newbie here. I hope all your co-operation and help. I am very happy to be here with u all.
Waiting for your positive response.
Have a great day !
Josh Jackson

Yeah, I don't think it will go anywhere either. I'm sure someone will do something cool to it though. I remember being on Engadget during the press conference waiting for that dumb David Blaine stunt to get over with.

huskermania said:
Yeah, I don't think it will go anywhere either. I'm sure someone will do something cool to it though. I remember being on Engadget during the press conference waiting for that dumb David Blaine stunt to get over with.
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Yea I heard about the David Blaine thing; kinda stupid imo.
However, I don't really like the design of the phone, not really pleasing to look at; that and tthe fact that the form factor itself might actually take away from the speed you can do most things.
Captivate 2.2.1 Paragon

Who brought the DS to Sprint?

as a Sprint user this phone was a huge let down.

Ugliest phone ive seen in a while.

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I think that this could also be done now manually eg. by installing another chrooted OS (Debian) and configuring Xorg to work correctly with the external screen. Yes, it is complicated and unseen problems will probably arise.
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Lol have sense but i think that is a failer = [

Technically, we already have a very early Prototype DS emulator on the market.
Just search up Tiger Lab Nintendo DS on Google
{I would provide the URL link but as the website says I'm still a n00b and unable to post weblinks}
I personally haven't tried out the emulator, but it definately shows promise.

nice, finally effective multi tasking phone

That dual screen phone is pretty darn ugly. I don't think I'd carry a dual screen phone... definitely not one with those specs. It's too thick and too big without the good specs it would need.

Dungeon Defenders

Heya,
how does DD run on the XPlay?

Ireas said:
Heya,
how does DD run on the XPlay?
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Really great, touchpads are wonderful

Yeah, does run really good. Never anyone playing online though.

Thanks for the info
DeadlyDazza said:
... Never anyone playing online though.
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This gona change next week

Ireas said:
Thanks for the info
This gona change next week
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Someone should make a thread for users to post their times to vs.

The main reason I bought the Xperia Play was for this game as it chugged too much on my Desire. A little disappointed to find out that DD:FW doesn't support the hardware controls, so be prepared to pay $10 for DD:SW.
Since installing DD:SW I'm loving the hardware controls, so much easier to play (and no falling off). Not played online yet, so can't comment on the number of players there.
I must say I was a little concerned that I was buying a non-dual core device but every game has run perfectly so far. Not run any benchmarks yet but DD runs sweet on this device.
D.

alreadyused said:
I must say I was a little concerned that I was buying a non-dual core device but every game has run perfectly so far. Not run any benchmarks yet but DD runs sweet on this device.
D.
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this is the thing i have a quad core sitting in my pc does it utilize it? nope!
I came from a Samsung galaxy S supposed to be better is it? nope!
great having a dual core phone, but why? worse battery and performance you cant really use. IMHO the play works just fine all games run sweet and that's why i have it, when the systems go down at work (weekly) i pick up my play and waste a few minutes genius

Just a quick question. Does anyone notice that the camera angles in first wave and second wave are different? Like in first wave it's a little more over the shoulder and second wave is more top down. I find it hard to play second wave cuz I can't see the enemies far away. Thanks in advance.

waynerdog said:
Just a quick question. Does anyone notice that the camera angles in first wave and second wave are different? Like in first wave it's a little more over the shoulder and second wave is more top down. I find it hard to play second wave cuz I can't see the enemies far away. Thanks in advance.
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press select a few times to change the camera

Anyone who wants to VS. me on the game. PM me So we can set up a time and date.

waz000000 said:
press select a few times to change the camera
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Haha forgot to mention that I did try pressing sel a few times but it just makes it more "top-down" perspective. What I meant was that the camera angles are actually different between first and second wave and I can't get second wave to have the same perspective as first wave, no matter what options I change.

2nd wave is top down only.

Ireas said:
Heya,
how does DD run on the XPlay?
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It's a great game but it does get to be laggy at times, especially when a lot is happening, like when a lot of enemies appear or if you have a lot of towers in one area and they all start shooting at once.
I agree about the camera angles, it is a bit annoying not being able to see that far away, especially on bigger maps.
Except for that, love the game

Great to see ppl actually play online. I got bored playing on my own, specially on some of the levels where it rains the TNT mobs!
Anyway was thinking about trying to set up a weekly game? thinking every Sunday at 6pm GMT - this should allow most people from different time zones to play, most of Europe and the US should be able to get on.
Anyone up for that?

I went to play online and magically I went up to level 20 from 5 XD

The Essential Review

Hey Everyone!
My video review went live on Thursday but forgot to post it so here it is.
Let me know what you think.

Edit out the initial clapping. Kind of low energy but maybe that's just your way. Overall ok, but saying they put zero effort in software is a little over the top.
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bill3508 said:
Edit out the initial clapping. Kind of low energy but maybe that's just your way. Overall ok, but saying they put zero effort in software is a little over the top.
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I kinda agree.. It's a little dull compared to other reviewers/review videos. It didn't really grab my attention at all. Plus there is not a single close up shot of the device and 360 camera (which is present in every single good review of a device) it's just you sitting at a table talking about it. It needs more b-roll, more close-ups of the device showing its features/design etc.. I would recommend watching more reviews from your AC buddies, Mr Mobile, MKBHD etc if you're looking to become a "personality". Sorry, that's just my opinion and some constructive criticism.
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Thanks for the input guys.
bill3508 said:
Edit out the initial clapping. Kind of low energy but maybe that's just your way. Overall ok, but saying they put zero effort in software is a little over the top.
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Ya the clapping was just for fun to see how it reacted with people i am taking it out. Tried to keep the energy a bit down on this one so i could get my thoughts out clearly. Usually a bit more animated. The software is just stock android and they need to make a few more tweeks to make it a bit more usable IMO. It works well but could be better.
graffixnyc said:
I kinda agree.. It's a little dull compared to other reviewers/review videos. It didn't really grab my attention at all. Plus there is not a single close up shot of the device and 360 camera (which is present in every single good review of a device) it's just you sitting at a table talking about it. It needs more b-roll, more close-ups of the device showing its features/design etc.. I would recommend watching more reviews from your AC buddies, Mr Mobile, MKBHD etc if you're looking to become a "personality". Sorry, that's just my opinion and some constructive criticism.
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Ya the 360 video i already did and think i linked it in the video i may have to check that. did not want to rehash to much if i had it in another video. I wanted more footage and b roll but TBH this was done a day before i had to leave to go and get married last weekend lol. Last 2 weeks have been all wedding no time to film much of anything but i am working on that side of it for sure. I'm slowly trying to build my own "brand identity" where its not only about tech. example be on the lookout from my Hawaiian island videos that will be coming in the next month. Gonna do some fun shooting and storytelling in them

It's OK. But you're a bit late to the party--the reviews that were going to sway anyone came out over the past couple of weeks. At this point, you need to work outside the box to bring something novel to your review...or it's just going to be more noise.