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    Apps Parsing feeds with App Inventor

    Hi there - I guess I should start by saying that I'm very much a noobie when it comes to App development, but I've started messing around with App Inventor over the last few days and like the opportunities that it seems to offer. One thing, I'd like to know is whether it's possible to...
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    Basic question about Launcher Pro: Screen settings

    I've just downloaded Launcher Pro and can't find a way to stop the home screens rotating to wide screen when the phone is turned round. Is there a way to do this? So that the homescreens are always viewed in portrait mode no matter what angle the phone is being held at? Thanks a lot in advance,
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    Cost of App development

    Hi there, I hope you can help me - I'm doing some research into the costs involved in developing an Android App. I realise costings are going to vary depending on the complexity of the app, but if someone could give me a starting point or point me in the direction of someone or something that...
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    What's your favorite NFL team?

    Well I'm from London, but I follow the 49ers - I've got cousins just outside SF and the last time I was over there I went to their pre-season training camp. Came within a whisper of getting Jerry Rice's autograph too (probably shows you how long ago that was!)
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    Stupidly basic question about emulators

    Ok, so I've downloaded SNesoid to try out some SNES games ... my question is though, where do download the games from? I've had a look through the marketplace but not really found anything. Can anyone help me out and let me know where I can pick up the games from? Cheers,
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    Help FTP issues with a Mac

    I'm having real issues when connecting my Galaxy to my Mac - basically, I'm just not seeing the phone show up as an additional hard drive, so I'm unable to copy anything across. Has anyone else had this issue? Can anyone help me out? Simply connecting the phone via the FTP cable really isn't...
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    Help Fonts

    Hi there, Just wondering whether anyone has tried downloading/installing additional fonts for their Galaxy S yet. Are the fonts limited to those that can be downloaded from the Apps store? Or are we able to install fonts from other websites too?
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    Help 3rd party fonts and the Samsung Galaxy S

    Hi there, The Sasmung Galaxy S seems to allow you to download fonts from the Android store in order to use them on your phone. Does anyone know whether it's possible to install third party fonts (i.e. fonts from other websites which aren't in the Android store) or does the phone need to be...
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    Installing fonts

    Hi there, I've noticed that on the Galaxy S it seems that I can change/download fonts to be used on my phone. If I want to use a font from a free font site though, how do I install it on to the phone? Is it just enough to drag it on to the SD card or do I need to do something special? Thanks...
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    Limitations on active widgets?

    Hi there, I've just picked up the Samsung Galaxy S and am looking to add the Calendar widget to my home page. I know how to add the Calendar icon ... but what I really want is the Calendar to be opened so that I can see at a glance what I've coming up over the next few days. I've tried adding...
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    Does a phone need to be rooted to change themes?

    Well I guess the thread title has said it all ... I just want to know whether my phone needs to be rooted for me to change themes, fonts, wallpapers etc. Thanks for your help ...
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    A couple of noobie questions about Android

    Next week the contract for my iPhone runs out and I'm pretty sure I'm going to jump ship for Android. I've got a few questions though that I'd be really grateful if someone could help me out with: Synching with Outlook: One of the things that I want to be able to do is synch my phone with my...
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    Another new guy in town

    Well this seems like a good place to make my first post - so hello to everyone. I'm Simon from London - currently an iPhone user but making the switch to Andriod when my current contract runs out next week. At the moment I'm trying to chose between the Desire and the Samsung Galaxy S, so if...