Electronics Killer apps for Android? - Page 20

**DaFace** · 12-01-2010, 07:59 PM

Since there's an iPhone version, I figured I'd start a Droid version. After being handcuffed by Sprint's SERO plan for the past two years, I finally ordered my LG Optimus S last night. It'll be here in about 24 hours. So, what toys should I play with when it arrives?

loochy · 09-13-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

I know right? I simply mention my plan unlimited plan to see how it's different than this rooting thing Dave was talking about and this douche comes in saying i'm lying. Lol who lies about a cell phone plan?

Rooting has nothing to do with your plan.

Rooting is a process that allows users of mobile phones and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's Linux subsystem with the goal of overcoming limitations that carriers and manufacturers put on some devices. It is analogous to jailbreaking on devices running the Apple iOS operating system.

SLAG · 09-13-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smed1065

That's why mine last 8 hours instead of 4.

Did not matter till this year. IIRC.

That info is from when, May I ask.

The date of the info isn't relevant - I am getting 17 hours on my photon using 3g/wifi/4g as I see fit.

I was getting about 12 on my EVO but I digress...

The info is always and will continue to be valid because Android uses the Linux Kernel
Here is some light reading that will help you understand a bit better

http://developer.android.com/guide/t...damentals.html

Bo's Pelini · 09-13-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Seriously, how are you getting it that cheap?

Like your post said I have connections. I didn't mean to come across as bragging about it.

Bo's Pelini · 09-13-2011, 03:38 PM

So far Tunein radio has been the best app and it's not even close.

KevB · 09-13-2011, 03:44 PM

I get anywhere from a day to two days depending on usage on my EVO. I use the Tasker app to turn on WiFi when it recognizes the IP address of my home and work networks. I have it set to turn GPS on when the apps that need it are accessed. And I don't use a Task Killer but I do use Set CPU.

If you're not using Tasker, you're missing out. Big time. I never toggle anything, because I've already set up the Tasker rules to direct my phone to toggle based on my typical behavior. It's great.

TrueFanDave · 09-13-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

So far Tunein radio has been the best app and it's not even close.

Try Slacker

TrueFanDave · 09-13-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Like your post said I have connections. I didn't mean to come across as bragging about it.

I didn't figure you were bragging. I was curious as to why your bill is so low.

Bo's Pelini · 09-13-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Try Slacker

I had Slack on my Hd2 which was Windows mobile. It was ok but this TuneIn radio is 100X better IMO

SLAG · 09-13-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

I had Slack on my Hd2 which was Windows mobile. It was ok but this TuneIn radio is 100X better IMO

TuneIn Pro is free on getjar

TrueFanDave · 09-13-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

I had Slack on my Hd2 which was Windows mobile. It was ok but this TuneIn radio is 100X better IMO

Tunein is a nice app. I prefer Internet radio. I actually pay the $3.99/mo because I hate commercials. I use it all nite at work, so I'm getting my money's worth.

nstygma · 09-13-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I have full HDMI mirroring. That means I can take my phone anywhere with wifi or 4G and a HDTV and watch Netflix.

does netflix always play the HD version of the movie, if available? on the pc, there's no way to force it to play HD that i can tell.

TrueFanDave · 09-13-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

does netflix always play the HD version of the movie, if available? on the pc, there's no way to force it to play HD that i can tell.

Internet connection determines picture quality. If there is no HD version, then it plays the SD version, assuming there is one.

nstygma · 09-13-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Internet connection determines picture quality. If there is no HD version, then it plays the SD version, assuming there is one.

right so more than likely, its playing in SD from your phone even if connected to an HDTV?

TrueFanDave · 09-13-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

right so more than likely, its playing in SD from your phone even if connected to an HDTV?

Good question. When I use it like that, it's using wifi. The quality isn't quite as good as it is when I stream thru my Roku.

TrueFanDave · 09-13-2011, 10:57 PM

While there is some video loss, it's handy to have when visiting friends who don't have Netflix.

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