how good are tablets for ebook reading? - General Questions and Answers

Hi,
I was wondering how good is the ebook reading experience on a tablet.I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences as I have never owned a tablet.Will they eliminate the need to buy hardcopy of books?if I`m gonna use it for reading around 3 hours how will it hold... do eyes strain more ?
Currently Nexus 7 is the table that I`m looking to buy I will mostly be using the tab at home but is the extra cash for the sim version worth it?
I also read a great many issues regarding the Nexus 7 is it a safe tablet to buy how is support of Asus in inida?
Please do share your thoughts..

midou94 said:
Hi,
I was wondering how good is the ebook reading experience on a tablet.I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences as I have never owned a tablet.Will they eliminate the need to buy hardcopy of books?if I`m gonna use it for reading around 3 hours how will it hold... do eyes strain more ?
Currently Nexus 7 is the table that I`m looking to buy I will mostly be using the tab at home but is the extra cash for the sim version worth it?
I also read a great many issues regarding the Nexus 7 is it a safe tablet to buy how is support of Asus in inida?
Please do share your thoughts..
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I have a nexus 7 and have tried to read on it. There is something about it I do not like compared to a book or even a kindle. It's easy to read but seems more distracting. Not too sure why though.
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billyrude said:
I have a nexus 7 and have tried to read on it. There is something about it I do not like compared to a book or even a kindle. It's easy to read but seems more distracting. Not too sure why though.
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hi is it the new nexus? distracting as in the background apps and other options or the text is just not like in a book?
cant highlight easy/or take notes what was the exact issue?

midou94 said:
hi is it the new nexus? distracting as in the background apps and other options or the text is just not like in a book?
cant highlight easy/or take notes what was the exact issue?
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Nexus 7 2012. Mainly the text not as in it not being a book. Probably just prefer a book.
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billyrude said:
Nexus 7 2012. Mainly the text not as in it not being a book. Probably just prefer a book.
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Thanks for letting me know of the version 2013 has a better screen so should do a better job at e-books I hope..

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Viewsonic Viewbook vb730

Could we get some love for the Viewsonic Viewbook vb730 on XDA? I know that it's not that popular of a tablet but it would be cool to have a place for questions.
Agree... Should any big head of Xda help me on this? New firmware? Best software for this?
duong_duc2002 said:
Agree... Should any big head of Xda help me on this? New firmware? Best software for this?
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Do you have the vb730? I'd like your thoughts on this device. How much drive space is set aside for apps. This looks like the tablet for me. I just think the reviews do not give it justice.
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BigBadWolf84 said:
Do you have the vb730? I'd like your thoughts on this device. How much drive space is set aside for apps. This looks like the tablet for me. I just think the reviews do not give it justice.
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Yes I do. I am using a Vb730. I do think it is a combination product of tablet and E-reader.
The Internal Memory is 8GB and the space for data application is about 5 GB/8GB. But you can expand the capacity by Micro SD... I am using 16 GB Micro SD card (around 30$ I think)
For an e-reader, it use LCD screen so could be not very good for your eyes.
For a tablet, it is not multiple touch screen so you can not use two of your finger the same time.
Most of the Android software can be installed by using Explorer software of this. It is quite simple. However, you could not install Android Market Software... But you can use Amazon Application...
I do think it is quite good with the price you have to pay...
Thanks. Now just waiting for Christmas to get this or the Galaxy Tab 7. I really think the vb would suit me fine.
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[Q] Best App to draw a mindmap diagram

Dear all,
Galaxy Note is best tablet to take note, but i've seen a good app to take a diagram like mindmap. So anyone has a idea or has a app to do it?
Thanks so much
neo986 said:
Dear all,
Galaxy Note is best tablet to take note, but i've seen a good app to take a diagram like mindmap. So anyone has a idea or has a app to do it?
Thanks so much
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I'd try Mindjet
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cs_allu said:
I'd try Mindjet
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Hi,
I used mindjet as well as, however iMindmap was better. I mean a tool that we could free to draw.
So do u have any idea. I tried to find but ...
neo986 said:
Hi,
I used mindjet as well as, however iMindmap was better. I mean a tool that we could free to draw.
So do u have any idea. I tried to find but ...
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Oh I misunderstood you question sorry I'd draw with snote since it has the shape regognition funcion for circles for example but I don't know if there's better apps
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cs_allu said:
Oh I misunderstood you question sorry I'd draw with snote since it has the shape regognition funcion for circles for example but I don't know if there's better apps
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Thinking space pro
iMindMap HD is awesome, though expensive
I'm not buying imindmap out of principle. tony Buzau. com keeps spamming me.
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Yeap guy, snote is quite good app, but it is so small and have a little of options such as landscape.
Now i think lecturenotes couldbe better. U should try and give me ur opinion.
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dr.m0x said:
I'm not buying imindmap out of principle. tony Buzau. com keeps spamming me.
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U can mark it like spam. I like the computer version one.
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neo986 said:
Yeap guy, snote is quite good app, but it is so small and have a little of options such as landscape.
Now i think lecturenotes couldbe better. U should try and give me ur opinion.
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I usually just uncheck screenorientation and then use snote in "landscape" i find snote better cos it has other cool features. I have physics course at school now and I honestly have no idea on the math part cos its been 2 years since my last physics course. Luckily I just bought my note 10.1 and I do all my homework (when I do) with it and when im on a lesson im the first one to finish our tasks cos i use snote my teacher asked me how i suddenly can do it so fast and i told her that im just so freaking good. I'd like to see her face when shes checking my exam which I obviously have to do without my note.. that's a little off topic but I find it to be a very good example on how good our device actually is
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cs_allu said:
I usually just uncheck screenorientation and then use snote in "landscape" i find snote better cos it has other cool features. I have physics course at school now and I honestly have no idea on the math part cos its been 2 years since my last physics course. Luckily I just bought my note 10.1 and I do all my homework (when I do) with it and when im on a lesson im the first one to finish our tasks cos i use snote my teacher asked me how i suddenly can do it so fast and i told her that im just so freaking good. I'd like to see her face when shes checking my exam which I obviously have to do without my note.. that's a little off topic but I find it to be a very good example on how good our device actually is
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Okie guy, Note 10.1 is useful for study, however, i think Snote should have much more improved.
In my job, i have a lot of meeting and i often use mindmap to take notes. So i'm looking forward a useful application to do that.
thanks for sharing!!! ...
neo986 said:
Okie guy, Note 10.1 is useful for study, however, i think Snote should have much more improved.
In my job, i have a lot of meeting and i often use mindmap to take notes. So i'm looking forward a useful application to do that.
thanks for sharing!!! ...
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Yeah it could be much better I agree hope they develop snote more cos it has a lot more potential than it actually shows right now. Maybe the most important feature for me is splitscreen which sadly doesnt work on other applications..
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Did anyone come to any further conclusions. I've had a look around the play store, and the main options I can see that remain even remotely affordable are:
- mindmeister
- simplemind
- iMindMapHD (more pricey)
- connected mind
- snote with shapes enabled (I find these hard to edit)
But none claim any form of stylus support
Any feedback on which are the most usable for quick editing, navigation, use of handwriting (to name a node, or add notes to a node) and especially any comments on whether or not the spen helps
planetf1 said:
Did anyone come to any further conclusions. I've had a look around the play store, and the main options I can see that remain even remotely affordable are:
- mindmeister
- simplemind
- iMindMapHD (more pricey)
- connected mind
- snote with shapes enabled (I find these hard to edit)
But none claim any form of stylus support
Any feedback on which are the most usable for quick editing, navigation, use of handwriting (to name a node, or add notes to a node) and especially any comments on whether or not the spen helps
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Hi,
I try iMindmapHD, however it doesn't support spen. Now, i usually use Qill App to draw and take notes. This application supports to draw lines and shapes too. I can try.
Have fun.
Mindjet
I've been using the Mindjet program in windows version for years. I've tried many Android apps, but I went back to Mindjet because
1. It works the way I do.
2. You can customize the look a great deal.
3. You can standardize node to make it easier to recognize later.
4. The files are compatible with the Windows version.
Your mileage may vary.
neo986 said:
Hi,
I try iMindmapHD, however it doesn't support spen. Now, i usually use Qill App to draw and take notes. This application supports to draw lines and shapes too. I can try.
Have fun.
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what about TouchDraw from Samsung market?
http://www.samsungapps.com/earth/to...?categoryId=G000011869&productId=000000511939
sharkeecz said:
what about TouchDraw from Samsung market?
http://www.samsungapps.com/earth/to...?categoryId=G000011869&productId=000000511939
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Interesting idea, but the app is £5.50, has no comments & minimal description -- though the pictures look nice
Any app at that price needs either a demo period and/or restricted free version so that the user can see if it's suitable
http://elevenworks.com/touchdraw-features/ gives some info (though android isn't listed on their website), though again it's unclear how usable the s-pen might be, or the app generally.
I've sent them some questions at https://twitter.com/touchdraw
use 5 USD voucher promotion vith Sam apps and you will have it for free
sharkeecz said:
use 5 USD voucher promotion vith Sam apps and you will have it for free
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It'll help, but not make it free. He stated the cost of TouchDraw is £5. On the market here in Canada the cost of the app is $13.50.
With that said, how do I get this $5 USD voucher?
saltorio said:
It'll help, but not make it free. He stated the cost of TouchDraw is £5. On the market here in Canada the cost of the app is $13.50.
With that said, how do I get this $5 USD voucher?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005701

OPENING SNOTE FILES [pc]

Has anyone found a solution to opening Snote Files on Pc? I'm not talking about exporting to pdf.
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It's just a zip file. Extract it and take a look. The default templates are changeable in this way also.
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Id like to know as well
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After un Zip I'm getting a few viewable thumbnails , but nothing in full size . Can you give me Some direction -
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lcryan said:
Has anyone found a solution to opening Snote Files on Pc? I'm not talking about exporting to pdf.
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Here is an option...
Samsung ativ win 8 tablet comes with snote. I have often sent my snote files from 8013 to my friend can open them on windows 8.
We just need to get an installer out of it that will work on other win 8 laptops.. and hopefullt win7.
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I copied the .snb file to my PC, extracted it with 7 Zip, navigated to the snote folder, and opened the snote.xml in Word. It gives me all the text and is very readable. It didn't, however, give me the photos and videos I had embedded in the file, but I imagine (not being a computer geek) that those instructions are contained in the other .xml files, as I have a folder in the archive that also contains those elements.
Yes, it would be great if Samsung could port the S-Note to Windows.
klau1 said:
Yes, it would be great if Samsung could port the S-Note to Windows.
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Snote is already ported on win8!
It is installed in samsung win8 tablets.
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Windows RT or windows 8 x86 desktop or metro?
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...ts-Win-8-powered-ATIV-Smart-PC-tablet_id36389
Google for more info...
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lcryan said:
Has anyone found a solution to opening Snote Files on Pc? I'm not talking about exporting to pdf.
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I'd like to know too..
using on win8
I have a new Samsung Ativ T700. It uses an Intel Core i5. In the metro environment there is an SNotes app that is the same as on our tablets. Well, actually, the tablet is better, but you can copy your notes over and then import them into the Win8 version. Works fine.
I'm lost on what your referring to I guess because I don't have a ATIV, but can you clarify what is a metro environment?
Google "Metro UI"
I don't understand how people today STILL don't realize 90% of all questions in the universe have already been answered on Google.
Did I know it was a ui ? Sorry I assumed someone could answer a simple question without being a ****.
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Icryan, the problem is that it's not just you. It's pretty much anyone blind or too lazy to use Google.
Nothing to do with being a ****. I'm teaching you and others like you the solution to the rest of your life.
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Try working in retail tech one day, you'll see how many times the same simple question that can be answered by the FIRST link on Google gets asked.
IE: how to MUTE the VOLUME * face palm*
If everyone were like you, every forum would be FILLED with IDENTICAL question threads, and eventually NO ONE knowledgeable will bother answering after repeating the same answer 10 times.
Just Try it, help yourself get some perspective.
klau1 said:
Icryan, the problem is that it's not just you. It's pretty much anyone blind or too lazy to use Google.
Nothing to do with being a ****. I'm teaching you and others like you the solution to the rest of your life.
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Try working in retail tech one day, you'll see how many times the same simple question that can be answered by the FIRST link on Google gets asked.
IE: how to MUTE the VOLUME * face palm*
If everyone were like you, every forum would be FILLED with IDENTICAL question threads, and eventually NO ONE knowledgeable will bother answering after repeating the same answer 10 times.
Just Try it, help yourself get some perspective.
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I knew what you were talking about (vaguely), but for kicks, I Googled metro, and didn't find anything, results improved after using metro environment, but barely. It might seem obvious to you, but not to someone who isn't sure as to what they are looking for.
Using your analogy, there is a difference between teaching a man how to fish, as opposed to telling him to throw a hook into the water.
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Just bumping this in order to keep a discussion going on the availability of a APP capable of opening snb files.
Possible if the pc app in windows app is ported to other devices
mrbkkt1 said:
I knew what you were talking about (vaguely), but for kicks, I Googled metro, and didn't find anything, results improved after using metro environment, but barely. It might seem obvious to you, but not to someone who isn't sure as to what they are looking for.
Using your analogy, there is a difference between teaching a man how to fish, as opposed to telling him to throw a hook into the water.
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If one bothered reading this [read: two page] thread, they would have come across my earlier post linking "metro" to "Windows 8".
It's a clear clue that "windows 8" has SOMETHING to do with "Metro"
klau1 said:
Windows RT or windows 8 x86 desktop or metro?
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Now, upon seeing this, he/she would have had enough terms ["windows 8 metro"] for retrieving a relevant Google search result.
clearly, In this case, simply READING would have been faster than posting a message and waiting for someone to post an answer.
But that's your choice. Kind of like double clicking on internet links, sure it'll work, but it's a waste of everyone's time and effort.

[Q] Best / Recommended Music Making App for Android

Ok the iPad has the GarageBand app. What is the best / recommended music making Android app?
Thank you for any suggestions.
gabato
gabato said:
Ok the iPad has the GarageBand app. What is the best / recommended music making Android app?
Thank you for any suggestions.
gabato
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It depends what kind of music-making app you're looking for.
If you want score notation, Ensemble Composer Pro
Pocketbeats/FL Studio have Android versions as well if you're looking to make music without the notation
There are a few things here and there. What kind of music-making are you looking for?
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Soryuu said:
It depends what kind of music-making app you're looking for.
If you want score notation, Ensemble Composer Pro
Pocketbeats/FL Studio have Android versions as well if you're looking to make music without the notation
There are a few things here and there. What kind of music-making are you looking for?
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Thanks for the reply. At the moment, I am not sure what kind I am looking for. I am trying to get an idea of what's available but most likely an app that adds music notation is what I need.
Avoid anything requiring real time input as latency on Android is horrific. So my honest advice is to buy an iPad if you want to create on a tablet. Better yet buy a laptop for the same price and run Reason. Job done.
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gabato said:
Thanks for the reply. At the moment, I am not sure what kind I am looking for. I am trying to get an idea of what's available but most likely an app that adds music notation is what I need.
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App that adds music notation, Ensemble Composer Pro would be your best choice. Everything else is single-track oly, but if you can live with that that shouldn't be a problem.
Sadly in terms of music composition apps, Android isn't quite there yet...not ones that require full-on notation and traditional score anyway.
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I wish there were some developers here that could fix the latency since Google has no plans to do anything about it. The music apps are the one thing I miss from iOS. The number of people this would be useful too seems to be a very small minority though.
bengadget said:
I wish there were some developers here that could fix the latency since Google has no plans to do anything about it. The music apps are the one thing I miss from iOS. The number of people this would be useful too seems to be a very small minority though.
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They said they'd address it (or at least look into it more) prior to ICS iirc. It did get a little better but it's still horrible.
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Found this
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...or-the-low-latency-audio-in-issue-on-android/
But audio evolution is alright
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REQUEST ..iMesaage hack

Anyone have a way for us rooted blokes to get an imessage hack? Many people I know have iPhone and it would rock if I could have that functionality. I know the old app mimicked an iPad mini for it to work any ideas ?
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no idea how that would work at imessage isn't an open source app and goes through apples servers to work which means it would need some kind of ID
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The previous app that was in the Google play and you can actually still search it basically spoofed the servers into thinking it was an iPad mini and. It worked
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I'll would be interested in seeing something like this as well.
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AndreaCristiano said:
The previous app that was in the Google play and you can actually still search it basically spoofed the servers into thinking it was an iPad mini and. It worked
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Did you actually use it or was that what you heard? This sounds like a really cool concept.
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There is an application out there for android that is supposed to do all that but you need an apple ID and password and it goes through some servers in China before going to apple so I'm not sure it would be worth it.
You can read about it here:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/9/24/4765240/imessage-chat-for-android-spoof-app
That app looks really, and I mean REALLY, sketch but it's a cool idea. Maybe someone on xda could try it out?
tommypacker said:
That app looks really, and I mean REALLY, sketch but it's a cool idea. Maybe someone on xda could try it out?
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this is exactly why i asked here to get something unsketchy
deadpedal said:
There is an application out there for android that is supposed to do all that but you need an apple ID and password and it goes through some servers in China before going to apple so I'm not sure it would be worth it.
You can read about it here:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/9/24/4765240/imessage-chat-for-android-spoof-app
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Looks unsafe ;p.
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" Nothing's ever locked..."
Im sure apple will find a way to solve this.. theres no way they would allow this... after all, its money their are not getting and apple always wants more of it...
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Solution!
AndreaCristiano said:
Anyone have a way for us rooted blokes to get an imessage hack? Many people I know have iPhone and it would rock if I could have that functionality. I know the old app mimicked an iPad mini for it to work any ideas ?
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http://imessageonandroid.com/
Check this :victory:
It might help you :fingers-crossed:
Press thanks if it helped you :cyclops:
Bhupi7411 said:
http://imessageonandroid.com/
Check this :victory:
It might help you :fingers-crossed:
Press thanks if it helped you :cyclops:
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Has anyone tried this? It seems too good to be true.
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mvelasquez87 said:
Has anyone tried this? It seems too good to be true.
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Download link doesn't work?
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From the website's disclosure:
How we use collected information
iMessageonAndroid.com may collect and use users personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service.
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To improve our site.
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
- To run a promotion, contest, survey or other site feature.
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails.
We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If users decides to
opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the user would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
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who's got the apk then? one from the verge article
meangreenie said:
who's got the apk then? one from the verge article
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Honestly, it would be irresponsible to share it. I remember when it was doing the rounds, and it did actually work but it sent every IM, sent AND received, to and from a server in China. The privacy concerns are obviously high, not just for the Android user but primarily for the unaware iOS user.
I don't think that kind of thing should be encouraged on XDA.
skttrbrain said:
Honestly, it would be irresponsible to share it. I remember when it was doing the rounds, and it did actually work but it sent every IM, sent AND received, to and from a server in China. The privacy concerns are obviously high, not just for the Android user but primarily for the unaware iOS user.
I don't think that kind of thing should be encouraged on XDA.
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Yeah, that app also had the ability to download apps in the background. There was a some saying that since it went through that server in China, it could have have the possibility to steal data from Apple IDs. Like credit card numbers. Its a shame, because it did work pretty good. Hopefully since Hangouts is on iOS now, maybe someday they'll be nice and bring iMessage to us.
Another solution would be to convert everyone to android so iMessgae would become irrelevant.
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This sucks how can we not get this figured
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The download apps in the background comment was a joke, but what's funny is its taken for truth so easily.
I very much doubt 'Fu Manchu' set this up to steal apple apps lol.
Don't matter to me which bunch of snoops read my ever so interesting messages, China USA whatever

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