metalman

I just recently published my first app on Android Market, Reviewed by AndroidStatic here: PickMeUp! Makes Sharing Your Location Easy - Android Static

Download here: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.droidstop.pickmeup


Description
The main purpose of the app is to make it simple for you when you:
* Need to ask someone for a ride and that "someone" is not bright enough to follow your directions.
* Have a date planned and your date has trouble locating you.
* You simply want to share your whereabouts.
* Are asked where you are and it's easier to show on a map.

Your location can be shared using SMS, Facebook, twitter or Email.

Screenshot


Anyway, I'd appreciate it alot if you could take some time to test it and/or let me know what you think of the idea.

My questions are:
* Does the app work as you expect
* Is the idea good/bad?
* Is the app easy enough to be used.

I have loads of improvments planned, but I prefer waiting with those until I see there's a demand for
this app.

Requirements/Permissions
* GPS
* Internet

Thank you for your time and feedback

Last edited by metalman; November 10th, 2011 at 02:10 AM. Reason: -

craftylatvian

It may just be me, but I can't click on the "install" button on the market. In fact, the install button does not show unless my pointer is off the page. This has happened to me before. Even if I roll over to where the install button should be, no finger-pointer shows, meaning I can't click to install the app.

metalman

Thats weird.. haven't heard of that problem before, but thanks for the intention of giving it a try

Anyway, I've improved the way it behaves when clicking the location links by hosting a google map on my site. There's no changes in the actual app.

If anyone decides to give it a go, please let me know what you think.

Thanks

metalman

New version out now
News in this release:
- Settings dialog
- Friendly short Urls (easy to remember, see updated screenshot in first post)
Live example: DroidStop - Shared Location
- Ability to share using twitter
- Can now specify your name, as it will be shown on the maps.

Please, give it a try and let me know what you think.

Cheers

Last edited by metalman; October 7th, 2011 at 09:32 AM.

metalman

New release: 1.28
News
* Use WiFi if no GPS is available. If no location service is available, settings are opened.
* Share your location using ANY installed app capable of sharing, this includes GMail, Email, SMS, Facebook, Twitter, Peep and more.
* Minor Bug fixes
* Scrollable layout for smaller screens.