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[MOD] Remap stock Sense browser default quick lookup location to Google Search

Okay, there was a request that was made to modify the default location (wikipedia) that you are taken to when you highlight a word on a webpage in the stock browser, and then select the magnifying glass to issue a search.
By default, as mentioned, the highlighted search term(s) goes to Wikipedia, with the option to switch, via the icons at the bottom, to either 'translate' or 'dictionary'.
This quick little "tweak" will remove wikipedia as the default lookup location (and remove it all together as an option), and in its place, conduct a google search/loookup instead.
I know this probably has a pretty limited / small audience, but for those who use that feature in their browser, I too agree it makes a whole lot more sense to have the lookup go to Google, rather than Wikipedia, so I figured I'd release it in a thread.
Flash the attached via recovery if you are so included .

What are your favorite app COMBINATIONS?

The theme/requirement for this thread is that you list AT LEAST 2 APPs, and explain how you have configured them to work together.
For example, this is my favorite combination:
FolderOrganizer (paid version) "FO" [This is the key app here.]
LauncherPro (I do have the Plus version, but I don't think matters. "LP"
CM7 nightly (currently from 7/14/11)
Awesomeness:
My LP (single) dock includes 3 FO menus. I rarely pull up the app drawer, and I have NO shortcuts on my desktop.
The "I always use these apps" menu. (Swipe action is the app drawer)
My web bookmarks, in a hierarchy. (Swipe action just launches the browser.)
Apps that use the camera (barcodes, camcorder, picture gallery, etc.) (Tap action is the Camera.)
Set CM7 long-press search action to a FO menu. In-app access to any app I want, without have to drop back to Home.
Set CM7 lockscreen "custom app" as another FO menu. A couple of direct call links, the camera app, voice memo, check my battery temp. Jump right into what I want to, without hitting Home or exiting the active app.
FO menus do not show in the Recent Apps. So when you exit the app you launched, you are right back in the app you had running.
I do use FO's widgets on 1 screen. One for games, and another for my "guitar" apps.
Now, it's your turn (and tell your friends about this thread too). I want to uncover those gems in the Market that I overlook, because they aren't awesome when they are alone.

Double browser

So you can have 2 apps open side by side, how about having 2 browsers open side by side?

As far as I know you can't.

You can if you open browser and split screen with one of the other split screen apps- and than open overscreen browser app and set it ontop of the 2nd split screen app.
Yes i know - not the best way to do it- but it does work very well until Sammy opens the multi view to other apps.....:silly:

Its not as good but it does what you seem to be asking for, and its free, which is .....nice
Floating browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImdwYy5teXdlYi5oaW5ldC5uZXQuUG9wdXBXZWIiXQ..
Floating video(online youtube videos compatible, so watch a youtube vid and continue surfing, the above browser does the same, it just takes longer i.e. wait to load, click play, whereas the vid browser plays video imediatly once it loads, far lese fiddly)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImdwYy5teXdlYi5oaW5ldC5uZXQuUG9wdXBWaWRlbyJd

Too bad these floating browsers can't be used for apps instead.

Split Browser
You might want to take a look at Split Browser.
Search for "Split Browser" in Google Play. There is a 5 minute trial version and a paid full version.
At Appestry we developed Split Browser to solve the above problem and add some unique features that are lacking in Android:
Open links and bookmarks from one half into the other half and/or in a new tab.
Resize the two browser halves by dragging the yellow divider line (just like in Note)
Watch videos in full view within each half.
Start new tabs and switch them between the two halves.
Copy the current page over to the other half.
Press and hold back/forward arrows to view history and jump to a page in the list.
... and a whole lot more.
Hope y'all find it useful. Please contact us if you have any questions or feedback for improvements!

Features of Nougat

Android 7.0 Nougat is rolling out now, starting (as usual) with Nexus devices and eventually moving on to other phones. The new OS is loaded with new features and refinements, each one improving upon the overall Android experience. Some changes, such as bundled notifications, are quite obvious. Then there are the less visible changes, such as a new multitasking shortcut. Follow along as we take a look at what’s new in Google’s latest mobile OS.
Daydreams become screen savers
With Google repurposing Daydream as the namesake for its VR platform, a new name was needed for the previous Daydream feature. That new name is Screen Saver, which makes so much more sense than Daydream did in its previous incarnation. Android screen savers still work in the same fashion as they always have.
Quicker multi-tasking
You can now double-tap the recent apps button to quickly switch between your two most recently used apps. For example, say you’re in Gmail but need to look something up in Chrome to include in an email. You can open Chrome, find and copy a link, then double-tap the recent apps button and your device will switch back to Gmail.
Use two apps at same time
Samsung users have long had access to using apps in a split-screen mode. With Nougat, Google is officially adding support for multi-window support to all Android devices running Android 7.0. To activate multi-window mode, long-press on the recent apps button. Whichever app you’re currently using will go to the top of the screen (on a phone, or to the left on a tablet), with a list of recent apps shown along the bottom. Select the second app you want to use from the list. Drag the divider to resize the app windows, or to maximize either of the active apps.
View two Chrome tabs
It took Apple an entire year to introduce split-screen tab viewing in Safari for iPad users, but Google did it at the same time it introduced multi-window to Android. When using Chrome in multi-window mode, tap on the Menu button and select they super handy option of “Move to other window.” It’s fully acceptable to point and laugh at iOS users if you feel the need.
Drag and drop text, images when in multi-window mode
When using two apps at the same time, you can drag-and-drop text between the two windows. Highlight the text, then long-press on it until the text begins to float. Drag it to a text field in another window, and let go. The same goes for sharing images between two apps, assuming they’ve been updated for the latest of Google’s wares. Magical, right?
Finally, the lock screen gets a wallpaper of its own
It only took way too many years, but the day has finally come: You can now set a wallpaper specific to your home screen, and a different one for your lock screen. The process to accomplish the once unthinkable feat hasn’t changed much—after selecting an image to set as a wallpaper, you’re shown a new prompt to select where the image will live.
Clear all recent apps
Google added a Clear All button to the recent apps list, only it’s a bit hidden. Instead of placing it at the bottom of your screen when viewing your recent apps, you need to scroll to the top of the list where you’ll find the handy Clear All text. Tap on it, and all apps are closed out. When you’ve closed all your recent apps, a new icon is displayed letting you know there are no recent items.
Where did that APK come from?
Android Nougat will now keep track of where an app was installed from. Open Settings then Apps and tap on any listed application. Scroll to the bottom of the page, where you’ll see the source of the app’s installation. For example, if it was installed from the Play Store it will say as much. If it’s something you side loaded, it will state something along the lines of “Installed from Package Installer.”
New installer animation
Speaking of installing applications outside of the Play Store, you’ll find a fancy new installer animation when sideloading an APK. It’s a subtle change that won’t have a dramatic impact on your day-to-day use, but it’s not a bad looking change either. Who doesn’t like seeing the Android bot whenever possible?
Bundled notifications
Have you ever posted something on Facebook, only to have your notification tray blown up with alerts of likes and comments? Me neither, but for those who have you’re going to love bundled notifications. Once an app updates for Android Nougat, it can opt to have all of its notifications bundled into one alert. Slide down on the respective notification to reveal the rest of your alerts for that particular app.
Reply with speed
You can now reply to messages from apps like Facebook Messenger, Hangouts, or Messenger directly from the notification. Of course, this means you can hold a conversation without having to bounce between a messaging app and another app. It’s important to note, this isn’t limited to messaging apps. Twitter apps, for example, could add the ability to reply to mentions
Notification importance setting
You can now set the importance level of an app’s notifications to fit your specific use of that app, including allowing an app to ignore your DND settings. With a long-press on a notification, you can view the current importance level. Tap on More Settings where you can turn off the default automatic setting, and adjust its interruption level. As you move the slider, a brief explanation will detail each alert type.
Data saver
Tired of paying for data overages? When using an Android Nougat device, you can enable Data Saver to restrict specific apps from using data in the background. Under the Data Usage menu, open Data Saver and turn it on. You can then go through a list of apps installed on your device, and enable background data for each one you want. Otherwise, apps will only gain access to a cellular data connection when you’re actively using it.
Quicker quick settings
When swiping from the top of the screen with one finger, you will see a row of quick setting shortcuts just above any pending notifications. Tap on an icon to enable or disable features such as Wi-Fi, open Battery settings, or turn on the Flashlight. It displays the first 5 items in your quick settings, so if you reorder those, you'll change what appears here.
Tiles are so in right now
You can now add multiple Quick Setting options to your device by viewing your Quick Settings panel and tapping Edit. You can still tap on tiles to edit a setting or interact with it. Alternatively, you can still long-press on a tile to disable or enable a feature if applicable. Third-party developers now create apps that live only within a Quick Settings tile.
Easier Settings app navigation
When navigating through the Settings app, now you can quickly hop between various sections using the hamburger menu on the left side of your screen (or by dragging in from the left edge). Settings are broken down into the same categories as the main list, but using the slide-out menu eliminates the need to tap the back button, scroll, then select another setting category.
Suggested settings
When you open the Settings app your device will offer some recommendations for various settings and features you should set up. For example, upon initial setup Settings recommended I set up Screen lock, add en email account, set up “OK Google” commands, and change the wallpaper. Tapping on a suggestion will open the proper settings pane or app. Alternatively, you can tap on the overflow menu to hide an item from the list.
New Emojis
Android Nougat includes the latest and greatest Emoji approved by the powers that be, including bacon! Beyond the latest and greatest emoji baked right in to Android, you’ll also notice Google has reworked most of the emoji included on its mobile devices. Smiley faces now have a more human look and feel to them.
Cancel button for app downloads
Ever start to update or download apps from the Play Store, only to remember you’re on a cellular connection or your battery is about to die? You can now cancel downloads directly from the download notification, instead of having to tap through each item in the Play Store. Slide down the notification, tap cancel and your data bucket is safe.
Keyboard shortcut helper
Using a physical keyboard with a tablet like the Pixel C adds a level of convenience and mobile computing appeal to the tablet. However, learning and remembering each apps’ keyboard shortcuts can be a chore. With Nougat, you can press Search + / to view a list of shortcuts for the app you’re currently using.
Thanks for reading #Nougat

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Pixil 2 back and forward buttons within browser?

I'm coming from an iPhone and wanted to know if there's a good way to implement a browsers forward and back button by swiping like the Safari browser. I've found an app that works okayish but it's only customization is for the back button and it's global (not just chrome).
Is there a mod out there or rom that supports this feature? I kind of like the iPhone feel but the customization of Android.

You are really asking for a feature of the browser rather than of the OS, so I don't think that a ROM is your solution. The reason you could find a system-wide modification for the "back" button is that "back" is a standard Android navigation feature, and so all apps have to handle this. "Forward" is definitely just a part of the browser's interface, and something it's up to the browser developer to implement, so I don't think there's any generic mod that can provide that for all browsers.
The commonest browser interface uses the back navigation button as the browser's back button, and the forward button can be found by touching the little "3 dots" context menu in the top-right corner (may need to scroll up in the browser to see this, as many hide such elements when you are viewing a page). That's how Chrome works.
I just had a play with the browsers on my phone (I've several), and NB Pro does allow you to set gestures like this (swipe left/right along bottom of screen, or two finger swipes - the need for a specific part of the screen or using two fingers presumably being to distinguish a swipe gesture from side-scrolling on a page that's wider than the screen). Now NB Pro (the paid version of Naked Browser) has a very unflashy user interface: it's designed to be lightweight, not pretty, so may or may not be to your tastes. I've read that UC Browser supports such gestures, but there have been a number of privacy concerns about that one so I've personally never tried it.