Actually, if you folks PROMISE to uninstall tomorrow and then re-install from the market tomorrow, I'll just direct link the APK below. I trust you will because (1) you want app updates and there WILL be updates soon, and (2) You're awesome and you are so nice lol:
Actually, if you folks PROMISE to uninstall tomorrow and then re-install from the market tomorrow, I'll just direct link the APK below. I trust you will because (1) you want app updates and there WILL be updates soon, and (2) You're awesome and you are so nice lol:
Please bear in mind this is a beta build. Also.. the UI will get a makeover in the future. This will be an update to the existing "Phandroid News" application.
Rob will make an official announcement in the coming days on Phandroid.com, but for now here are a couple notes from myself:
- There are two widgets included. On the news widget you can tap the article icon to cycle through articles. Tap article name to read it.
- You can adjust the updating interval of the widgets in the preferences.
- You can star news articles and then use the built in filter to view them later.
- When in the forum portion of the application, press your menu key and log in. You will then be notified of private messages, be able to view your subscribed threads, and have access to other forums you may have rights too, etc. You can turn off PM notifications in the preferences.
- When in the IRC Chat room you will be notified of conversation in your notification bar as well. Please be polite. I do not want to have to turn it into a moderated chat environment. We will if we need to, though, and that will be much less fun.
Again, stay tuned for Rob's official announcement. And remember, when this goes on the Market tomorrow you must uninstall THIS version and install THAT version to recieve future updates and properly show your love. <3
Hope you enjoy!
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Thanks. I promise to be a good kid and uninstall it tomorrow. I promise not to use the superpowers this application gives me to bad things. :-)
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Muaaaahahah now the world is mine!
Must say this is really sweet...makes the forum much easier to use, but would be interested to see if there is a difference in data usage between this and just loading the website...
Aside from the initial pull on the "News" portion it doesn't lag for me..
Data usage should be much smaller, I would imagine. But I don't know any of those numbers. I will ask Rob.
But, minimal images, none of the ads, none of the navbar stuff, background images, etc, I would assume it of course would take less of a toll on data usage.
I wish I could express what all went into what we have so far. For real. All that went into it for me was a little headache and buncha' frustrating Rob during the process (urging it along, demanding it make deadlines, etc). What went into it for HIM is far more painful to even think about.
This would be a lot easier if one of us would get into gear and learn some java.
:P
Seriously though. We have some nice plans for updates in the future, and really do hope it's a good start toward a fair forum browsing solution.
The direct link apk is working fine on my MT3GS. No lagg...will wait for official app from the market.
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Thanks Phases.. that was cool you gave us the app before release.
I promise to reinstall from market...
but I can not even get the link to load right.. it takes me to a link.. with nothing but trash characters. guess I will wait till it hits the market.
happened here too. save link as, instead of just clicking- that works. it is trying to read as a text file instead of a apk, cause your cmputer doesn't know what apk is.
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Thanks Phases.. that was cool you gave us the app before release.
I promise to reinstall from market...
but I can not even get the link to load right.. it takes me to a link.. with nothing but trash characters. guess I will wait till it hits the market.
If you use Firefox then download the "mobile barcode" add on. It will put a small square in the bottom right of your webpage and when you hover over it it gives you a barcode that can be used to go to that page. VERY helpful.
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This app is great! I love how it has all my favorites in one place. No lag either. I'm impressed and now I'll be visiting the forums more often again. Thanks to all involved in making this app!
OMG!! This is awesome!!! I just downloaded it, wow! It is really great! Will uninstall tomorrow and definitely download...Thank you for making the forum mobile accessible for us...Thank you :-)
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It like this more and more every time I use it! Pinch zoom works very smoothly, though I'd like a menu option to set the default zoom on start up. A signature would also be great - [Sent from the Phandroid Android App, or similar] - and would promote the app on the forums.
It like this more and more every time I use it! Pinch zoom works very smoothly, though I'd like a menu option to set the default zoom on start up. A signature would also be great - [Sent from the Phandroid Android App, or similar] - and would promote the app on the forums.
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You have the galaxy tab? I HATE YOU! LOL
Are we in the market yet?
I'm jealous too. I used one at Best Buy the other day and now I want one. Problem is now that I'm done with campus classes I don't see the need for one.
The time has come! The new Phandroid (beta) application is now available in the Market.
Name: Phandroid
Publisher: Phandroid.com
This will be an update to the existing "Phandroid News" application. (And the release you got yesterday)
Please bear in mind this is a beta build. Also.. the UI will get a makeover in the future.
Rob will make an official announcement in the coming days on Phandroid.com, but for now here are a couple notes from myself:
- There are two widgets included. On the news widget you can tap the article icon to cycle through articles. Tap article name to read it.
- You can adjust the updating interval of the widgets in the preferences.
- You can star news articles and then use the built in filter to view them later.
- When in the forum portion of the application, press your menu key and log in. You will then be notified of private messages, be able to view your subscribed threads, and have access to other forums you may have rights too, etc. You can turn off PM notifications in the preferences.
- When in the IRC Chat room you will be notified of conversation in your notification bar as well. Please be polite. I do not want to have to turn it into a moderated chat environment. We will if we need to, though, and that will be much less fun.
Again, stay tuned for Rob's official announcement. Hope you enjoy!
Last edited by Phases; December 14th, 2010 at 09:56 AM.
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That QC code just goes to a web search of Phandroid, not the app itself. Didn't know if you planned it that way or not, but I scanned it thinking it would take me right to the app.
Just downloaded it, we'll see how it goes
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That QC code just goes to a web search of Phandroid, not the app itself. Didn't know if you planned it that way or not, but I scanned it thinking it would take me right to the app.
I am under the assumption that this is the exact same build as the apk rob put up yesterday???
And it very well may be. This is just a lot faster today for me. However one question. I can't seem to get out of a thread once I post in it? There is no menu options that I can find to get out of a thread other than the back button. Am I missing something?
@raqball - thanks a billion buddy. that's much appreciated. while you're VIP and all, why don't you scoot over to the Staff/VIP section where there is a beta of another app you may be interested in testing out
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