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    Anyway to start voice control for sending a message?

    Moto voice is nice, problem is it only gives me an option to read a text and respond to it when it receives it. Looking for a way to do this when I want to, read the text, respond, even send a text. When I send a text, it runs it through google now which means I need to read the message on the...
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    Anyone seen a screenoff app that does not invoke security pin

    When using exchange with a pin that has a 15 minute time expiry, you can use the power button and turn off the screen and the password timer still works. However I have not found an app that can turn off the screen without invoking the PIN requirement. I also found that the note 3 Samsung flip...
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    Help Anyway to activate sview display without opening flap

    Is there anyway to view the s-view screen without opening and closing the flap? thanks
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    Any thoughts on the phone with the best camera for indoor pics

    I have read a lot of camera reviews and many times they use outdoor shots. Then I try the device indoors for kids and family pics and they turn out bad with high ISO. Any recommendations? All my pics are mainly in houses, lights on thanks
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    Office exchange users- what's your setup ?

    I find many restrictions when using exchange that has security pins. Specifically when using the lockscreen on the latest versions of android. I can't access the lock screens without entering a pin, I can't turn off the device otherwise it locks. I already know that the lock screen and exchange...
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    have these two issues been resolved

    was thinking of getting another android but wanted to see if these two problems have been fixed. -activate google now voice through Bluetooth headset with the headset button -Microsoft exchange pin lock everytime you end a call. 15 min timer doesn't kick in. thanks
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    Anyone try the new blueant Q3 with google now?

    Apparently the new device is supposed to activate google now on your device allowing for pure handsfree access. I have yet to find a solution for handsfree use, seems one of many issues present themselves, lock screen, screen needs to be on for bluetooth activation etc. Has anyone tried it...
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    Looking for light sensor app for tablet that turns off and on screen

    I am looking for an app that uses the light sensor instead of the proximity to turn the screen on and off by covering the sensor with my finger. thanks
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    Anyone seen a 4x1 weather and clock widget?

    I have seen many 4x2 and 4x3, but not just a single row with both. thanks
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    Help Controlling music with voice

    So I found in the option in setting allowing to change songs, forward, etc. Now how do you use the feature? thanks
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    Help Using lock screen with no pin until timeout

    I use my S3 with exchange that has security policies enforcing a pin. I can have the pin delayed up to 14 minutes which is good enough for me. Is there anyway to automatically go to the lockscreen yet not enable the exchange PIN. Seems like if I enable the power button to lock the phone, it...
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    Help Any advice on camera settings?

    Hoping someone could shed some light on best practices on using this thing. Sometimes the pictures look great, many times they are graining. Perhaps I shouldn't use the zoom, maybe in certain conditions not the flash, maybe I should change some of the other settings. Any advice on what to...
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    App suggestions for my use as a touch panel at home?

    Will be using android as a touch panel at home for the automation system and was looking for recommendations. -Wanted the screen or unit to turn off late at night and back on in the morning -Was hoping to have a screen saver running with weather so when I touch the screen I go straight into...
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    Looking for calendar app with daily notes section

    Basically I want a day view of my calendar with a seperate spot on the side to enter misc notes for that day. I want to see the notes at the same time I look at the calendar Anyone seen any thanks
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    Any clock widget that also shows next appointment

    I have seen them with weather and battery. Looking for one that also shows appointment. thanks
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    Help Can't get MMS to work on TELUS

    I have data working and despite the various APN's I try creating, MMS just won't work. Does yours work and if so, how do you have your APN's configured? thanks
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    Help Dealing with Two contacts accounts

    By default I have my gmail account, mainly only for market purchases etc. My contacts and schedule are from an exchange account, and I do not have my gmail synced for those. What appears to be happening is my contacts on gmail (old) are being linked to my exchange contacts and when I update...
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    Any good apps for actions after a call, followup, notes etc?

    I had seem some posts in the past with nothing really that useful for me. Anyone using something for doing things after a call ends like write notes, or create a reminder or other. thanks
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    Help How to use SMS translate feature

    I saw a review before picking up my S2 and they mentioned a feature to translate text in SMS messages. I cannot seem to find it. Anyone know? thanks
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    Best Handsfree sms app?

    I am currently playing around with Windows Phone Mango and the handsfree features are the best I have ever seen. With my bluetooth headset I can even send SMS, read new ones, or even reply to them without touching my phone. Has anyone seen something similar on Android. I tried the initial...
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    Anyone use enhanced mail and know how to do this?

    I know how to pull contact info into an email off the global address book. How do I find someones phone number off the global address book? thanks
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    Anyone try pocket sensor

    Anyone try this app. It turns off your screen when in your pocket and turns back on when you take it out. I was also looking for something like flip to turn off and on using shake or motion. Anyone seen anything? thanks
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    I am getting an Atrix today, get AT&T or Bell's version?

    Any advice? thanks
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    Removing sync account info

    I have my google account setup which by default also synced contacts and calendar which I actually use a different account for. If I unselect sync those, they are still on my device. How do I remove them? thanks
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    Accessories any cases in canada?

    Has anyone seen a supplier of cases in Canada