I'm struggling to find a compelling reason to use Alexa on the U11. I know it's great that we have the choice, but what can it do that Google's can't do better?
It doesn't even show what music app is being used to play music from.
This may help, it's for the dot but gives info for Alexa - https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-amazon-echo-dot/.
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Hate the look of it and it just seems not as functional as something like Audacity or Winamp (or even Doubletwist). If not, how hard would it be for someone to add that functionality to their player?
I guess not?
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Coming from WP8 (Lumia 920) so would like to know what's the best apps are for the following:
Just Money (economy app)
Just Shopping (shopping list app)
Calendar
Camera apps overall
Music Player
Camera Zoom Fx
PowerAmp and the rest idk
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Cal: Any.do is a nice alternative if you dont like stock.
For notes and lists i find Google Keep to be good.
I would continue to use stock camera for the hdr+ effect.
BUT, there is no universal 'best app' for any category ofcourse, it's very subjective. Try a bunch from each category would be my sugestion, and settle when you are satisfied.
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ArtieQ said:
Coming from WP8 (Lumia 920) so would like to know what's the best apps are for the following:
Just Money (economy app)
Just Shopping (shopping list app)
Calendar
Camera apps overall
Music Player
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anMoney (finance)
Evernote (notes/list)
Apollo (music)
Music - Play Music gets the job done perfectly. PowerAMP if you need your headphones booming.
Camera - I use stock camera, and for edits I use Pixlr Express. Camera Zoom FX I didn't like the focus settings. Made me regret buying it, somewhat.
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For the camera I like both procapture and stock camera
I use Nex Music+ music player in combination with Viper4Android. It's awesome, a bit like Google Play music but with way more settings and customization
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Bloomberg
A Calendar
Poweramp
Wunderlist
Stock camera
Thanks for the help guys, it's gonna be fun going back to Android (at least for a while). I missed customizing my home screen and all the other stuff Android brings.
ArtieQ said:
Coming from WP8 (Lumia 920) so would like to know what's the best apps are for the following:
Just Money (economy app)
Just Shopping (shopping list app)
Calendar
Camera apps overall
Music Player
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Calendar- Stock
Camera- Stock
Music Player- Stock
I used to use power amp all the time but I really hate the new design and how clunky it feels compared to the old design. The stock player also looks good and works really well.
For the other things I use stock because it's nice having the ability to sync with my Google account and have everything in one place. I say avoid 3rd party apps unless you really aren't happy with what stock offers. Simplicity really makes everything easier.
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Shopping Lists - Google Keep
Calendar - DigiCal or Stock
Camera - Stock
Music - Stock
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Try Shuttle for your music player. It both looks nice and "just works"
No love around here for Business Calendar? I love it, but haven't tried any.do.
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I know you didn't ask, but EvolveSMS is an awesome texting app if you're looking.
For calendar I just use Today since all I care about is a clean widget.
Camera I use stock since the 4.4.2 update.
Notes I use a combo of Evernote for work and Keep for stuff like grocery lists.
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I know you didn't ask, but EvolveSMS is an awesome texting app if you're looking.
For calendar I just use Today since all I care about is a clean widget.
Camera I use stock since the 4.4.2 update.
Notes I use a combo of Evernote for work and Keep for stuff like grocery lists.
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Thanks, yes I will probably try some 3rd party sms app, I think I used ChompSMS with my HTC Desire so many years ago. Evernote I already use and I will try out Keep.
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No love around here for Business Calendar? I love it, but haven't tried any.do.
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I used the free version for quite a while and just paid for it because it's imo the best calendar app.
My list:
Calendar: Business Calendar
Shopping list: Google Keep
Camera: stock
Music player: Fusion / PowerAmp (not sure which one to keep yet)
Camera Zoom FX
Poweramp (music player)
But You should pay for that...
google play calendar is good...
MortPlayer is (for me) the best free Music player on Google Play
The recent update to google play music has broken the ability for 3rd party apps to 'play tracks' via Google play music.
I use the smartconnect app to play tracks through Google play music when it detects my car's Bluetooth, but with recent update to the play music app this no longer works.
I've gone into apps and uninstalled the recent update but the same issue persists.
Anybody else running into this issue?
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I realize this is a very obscure error, but any help would be greatly appreciated...
What directory is the google play music app installed in? Maybe I can start looking for something in there.
I got google play music all access for the seamless integration. And now it's not working....
I submitted a bug report through the feedback option, but google never responds to that.
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So I tested this with an older device I reset it to factory and the play tracks (which launches google play music at stays playing music) works.
Can somebody tell me how can I know what files the update installed?
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Coming from iphone how do you manage your music on the S8? I know I can drag and drop but what music player do you use and also does it bring in your playlist?
the Play Music app is there by default works like a charm
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MusicBee. For Windows, it's the best, really. My library is in FLAC and it converts to MP3 on the fly.
You can choose to sync with specific playlists and it does send the playlists to the device. There's an option to send the content of the playlist(s) but not the playlist(s) themselves as well.
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the Play Music app is there by default works like a charm
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but how are you getting your music to the default music app? are you just copying to your sd card? If so how are you managing your playlist?
yes I open it via computer create a music folder and drop your music. Play Music will automatically recognize it
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yes I open it via computer create a music folder and drop your music. Play Music will automatically recognize it
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Is there a way to get your play list off iTunes into the native app
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Smart switch I think it's called.
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Smart switch I think it's called.
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No. Smart switch is for device to device
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No. Smart switch is for device to device
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http://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/
It does Phones, PC, Mac, and Tablets
here's the copy of the link address for the PC app
You could try DoubleTwist
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the Play Music app is there by default works like a charm
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Play music? Is that Google or Samsung? I'm not seeing a music app
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its called Play Music an app by Google. It is already on the phone
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its called Play Music an app by Google. It is already on the phone
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Got ya. Yeah I deleted it. I don't use Google play. The gym I go to is in a big hole no reception so I rely on device music. How's the app pro amp vs Samsung music app vs Google play music
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i hear ya it plays all your music. I dont use the data on it just listen to my music. So far best music player
You can go to the Galaxy App store and get the old "Samsung Music" app that was included before too.
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Got ya. Yeah I deleted it. I don't use Google play. The gym I go to is in a big hole no reception so I rely on device music. How's the app pro amp vs Samsung music app vs Google play music
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I download all of the Subscription based music from Google Play locally so I can play it without internet. Love it.
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Got ya. Yeah I deleted it. I don't use Google play. The gym I go to is in a big hole no reception so I rely on device music. How's the app pro amp vs Samsung music app vs Google play music
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Power amp all the way! It's about perfect.
I'm using iTunes app, as all my music is on the icloud and without downloading it all it was the easiest way to get at my music.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/28/business/media/alphonso-app-tracking.html
Is there an (open-source) app that notifies its users if the camera/microphone/Bluetooth are in use and which apps are using them?
scenarios:
Google Play is currently streaming music over Bluetooth. I want to know that Google Play is using Bluetooth right now.
I'm playing a game right now and it has enabled my microphone. I want to be aware of that.
A website opened in one of the Firefox tabs is currently using my camera (front/rear), I want to be aware of that.
And so on. You get the concept.
Would love to have an app that keeps track of the trackers. If Tasker can do it, even better.