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Ordnance Survey - OS Map v1.1 released [NOW FREE!]

Since the other thread was beginning to get a bit unmanageable, I've created a new one for OS Map updates.
OS Map v1.1 now available!
Changes in this version:
* Complete rewrite of waypoint system.
* Added waypoint input in six figure grid reference and latitude / longitude.
* Latitude / longitude display preferences (DMS, decimal degrees etc).
* Custom server support - use your own, free, API key and get up to 40,000 map tile downloads per day.
* Customisable marker and waypoint colours.
* Customisable map settings.
* Automatic updates.
* Show grid reference and accuracy details on map.
* Numerous bug fixes, performance improvements, and interface tweaks.
* FREE UPGRADE - SIMPLY SEARCH FOR "OS MAP" ON THE ANDROID MARKET AND DOWNLOAD THE NEW VERSION!
Screenshots:
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* All OS Map scales available (including 250,000, 50,000, and 25,000).
* Touch-scrolling - simply use your finger to drag the map around.
* Fast resume from standby and fast position updates.
* No subscription fees - uses the free OpenSpace API.
* Custom waypoint support.
* Get your location as a grid reference.
* Includes a moving, overlaid magnetic compass!
* Smooth panning.
* Detailed location information.
OS Map v1.1 is completely free (although donations are appreciated!), and available now from the Android Market.
More information, FAQs, and plenty more screenshots are available at http://www.pocketgamer.org/os-map

Just to add, scales right up to smallest the OS produce are available... i.e. to individual building level.
Nice.

Well, that didn't take long. Received an email from Ordnance Survey today, negotiations begin... at least they haven't run to Google or blocked my API key yet, though... ;-)

i have noticed there is no map key ?
ie whot is a rd how is a footpath marked etc
i know alot of it is straight foward but not every body is switched on to start off with ..
it could do with a button in with the settings that opens up a window with a list of whot is on the map .. like you get at the top of a papper os map
also i found that if you leave the app to look at an email then go back to it it had to reload , wich is a right pain if your running 2g and roaming ...
oooo and can you over ride the lock time too mine is set for a 1 min and keeps turning the map off when im looking at it .....
apart from that well pleased have now used it for the last 5 days nearly non stop while walking along the coast of devon ... apart from a few comection issues its been top notch

hairybum (some of the professionalism from this reply has gone already because I can't stop sniggering...)
Reloading after leaving the app:
I can add an option to the app to tell it to keep awake when the phone is turned off or the map window moves to the background. Obviously, this will have a negative impact on battery life but it might be possible to minimise this by having it only check for position updates every minute or so while the screen is off.
Map key
There is a PDF key on the OS website, which I will add a link to. I'll need to check with them whether or not I can distribute this with the app.
Lock / Screen Off Time
Will add an option to override this too, since it's one of the things that's annoying me about the app.
Feedback always appreciated!

I'm really impressed with OS Maps, David. It's incredibly polished for an app still (time-wise) in its infancy. Thanks and congratulations.
Btw, your instructions for setting up a custom URL were excellent. I'm using my own API key, tell the OS.
Al

Cheers Al! Would be eternally grateful if you get the chance to rate the app on Android Market and add a comment.
Kind regards,
Dave.

was thinking more of a pop up window for the map key if poss rather than a link , would make checking that your doing things right quicker rather then wating for the browser to load ............. a bit like the one for my location simple to get too .....
ooo and sorry about the snigger but user names seem too get harder to come buy espically on a large site like this

Just take a copy of an OS map with you until you remember what the essentials are. They are not that hard to remember and most are pretty self explanatory TBH.

David Horn said:
Would be eternally grateful if you get the chance to rate the app on Android Market and add a comment.
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Will do. Hoping to get out of town and have a good play with it at the weekend, then I might have some 'requests for features'.

joemax said:
Just take a copy of an OS map with you until you remember what the essentials are. They are not that hard to remember and most are pretty self explanatory TBH.
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Sorry I thought the idea was not to have to take a map with me ?
Or to have to buy a map at all ?
Just buy this app far cheaper

It is of course
I'm say use one to learn the key and then stop using it.
Essentially there are not that many things you really need to remember and most are pretty self explanatory.

This is probably obvious, but please don't rely on any electronic map as your sole navigation aid, in circumstances when you are really relying on it, if you see what I mean... in those circs, you need a backup that can't fail (and know how to use it).
lecture over

Oh yeah !

First if all a big thanks for this amazing app. I just wanted to enquire whether you believe that the speed of finger scrolling can be increased or not. It's a little painful at the moment in my opinion.

Hi Mansn,
At the moment, I don't believe that it can. The program is capturing touch events, converting them to mouse movements, and passing them to the Javascript to move the map. I think the speed is poor due to the limited brain power of the Hero when it comes to Javascript.
On the bright side, it's something that should improve as Google make changes to their WebKit engine to speed up the Javascript side of things.
I could also map the trackball to move the map around - this would be smoother, I think, but not quite as easy to use.
Cheers,
Dave.

im confused
wot is now free ? that wasnt free before

The whole app is free. It used to be £4.99.

Nice! But why?

Ordnance Survey disagreed with my interpretation of some of the clauses in their developer agreement. Rather than jeopardise the access of anyone who'd bought the map, I decided to make it free.
The alternative would have been to pull it completely.

Ordnance Survey - OS Map v1.2 released [FREE!]

OS Map 1.2 now available!
Changes in this version:
Bug fixes:
* Fixed waypoint compass - now points in the right direction. Ahem.
* App no longer crashes if no location sources available (e.g. GPS and Wireless Locations turned off).
* Spelling of "Centreing" altered following widespread criticism.
* "Loading" screen no longer gets stuck. Hopefully.
New features:
* Search - returns results from the Ordnance Survey Gazetteer, ordered by distance.
* Waypoints updated to allow custom names (thanks to Simon Harper for suggestions).
* Quota checking (Preferences -> Check Remaining Quota).
* Added emergency position information if no internet connection - this provides your current grid reference for location on a paper map or the emergency services.
* Option to keep screen on while getting position fix (power on/off works as normal).
* Customise information text colour
* Disable loading screen (bug should be fixed, but added option anyway).
* Android 1.6 (Donut) compatible.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Old waypoints will not be saved when upgrading. It is recommended that important points are copied out and reinserted into version 1.2 using the grid reference.
Screenshots:
Features:
* Nearly all OS Map scales available (including 50,000).
* Touch-scrolling - simply use your finger to drag the map around.
* Fast resume from standby and fast position updates.
* No subscription fees - uses the free OpenSpace API.
* Custom waypoint support.
* Custom server support - modify the layout.
* Get your location as a grid reference.
* Includes a moving, overlaid magnetic compass!
* Smooth panning.
* Detailed location information.
How to get it:
OS Map is completely free and available to download from the Android Market, Slide Me, and my own server. If you already have version 1.1, running the "Check For Updates" option will automatically update you to 1.2.
Donations:
OS Map is took a lot of time and effort to develop, and is available for free. If you find the application useful and are able to make a donation, I'd really appreciate it. Donate here.

David, your donate link is wrong... goes to page not found

Oops - fixed now.

Incidentally, if you're seeing this situation, you have two options:
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1. Email Ordnance Survey and request that they increase the tile quota for free applications. The limit is arbitrary, and since OS is a government-funded organisation, probably unnecessary. This is my preferred option.
2. Make significant changes to the publicly available server-side code (as per the Developer Agreement) and use the custom server support in the application. You must not (and I do not encourage it) do this purely to circumvent the quota restrictions imposed by Ordnance Survey.

Thanks very much for your continued work, David.
David Horn said:
Email Ordnance Survey and request that they increase the tile quota for free applications.
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Done.

[APP] G:RSS - A Google Reader RSS App for Windows Phone 7 (WP7) [U] 20101224 - v0.06

Name: G:RSS - Google Reader - RSS Reader
G:RSS is the only Google Reader for Windows Phone 7 (WP7) with on-demand page pre-buffering that removes the wait from your reading experience. It contains nearly all of the functionality existing in the web-based reader, including pre-buffering of subscription items for instantaneous access, even over a cell connection. Trial version available.
Features include:
* Full version: Ad free!
* Full version: Star and share items
* Full version: Offline reading mode
* Background pre-buffering of articles in online mode for reading without the wait
* Access to all labels and feeds
* View all starred or unread items
* View your shared items
* View your friend's shared items
* Marking items, feeds, or labels read and unread
* Instant synchronization with your Google Reader account
* Support for WP7 system themes
* Ability to show teasers in item list screen
* Sliding transitions when moving between items
* Option for full SSL (HTTPS) reading
* Feed sorting (descending/ascending)
* Display of all or new items
* Direct access to labels or choose feeds within them
Changelog:
v0.06
* Misc. bug fixes (iframe display issues, characters, feeds)
* Support for international character sets
* Clarity on "Mark Read/Unread" text
* New setting to only show updated feeds.
* Added font size settings for title and body font sizes.
* Item Detail screens now follow the theme (light/dark)
* Article titles now link to the original web page
v0.05
* Release
Please report any bugs in the comments at http://nowsci.com/grss
Video and screenshots can be found at http://nowsci.com/grss
Any feature requests or comments on the current version of the application are much appreciated.
Download: http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=77db121c-2703-e011-9264-00237de2db9e
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looks awesome - nice work

Does it work in WM 6.5?
Where can I download it?

looks great can't wait to get WP7 and G:RSS.

Irascivel said:
Does it work in WM 6.5?
Where can I download it?
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Unfortunately, no, this is a WP7 application only. I was considering porting it over to 6.5, but have some other WP7 applications to create first.
Thanks.

k_aftab said:
looks great can't wait to get WP7 and G:RSS.
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Roll on "the holiday season"!

When showing off the app in person over a lunch, I had a comment about wanting to see excerpts with the titles in the items listing screens. While this isn't something I would personally want on my portable screen, would anyone else use this functionality?

Looks nice and would love to see a WM6.5 or Android version. No plans to move to WP7 for me.

Looks very functional and smooth!
Hi there!
Just want to say it looks very smooth and functional. Keep it up!! Looking forward to the release of WP7 to use your app.

Fmstrat said:
When showing off the app in person over a lunch, I had a comment about wanting to see excerpts with the titles in the items listing screens. While this isn't something I would personally want on my portable screen, would anyone else use this functionality?
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Maybe you could offer it as an option?

the-hq said:
Maybe you could offer it as an option?
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That was my thought as well, but if its only one person who wants it, I'm not sure its worth the development time.

Definitely it's not one person, it's critical functionality for me as well in an RSS reader (not that I'm a potential user of a Google reader but still).

vangrieg said:
Definitely it's not one person, it's critical functionality for me as well in an RSS reader (not that I'm a potential user of a Google reader but still).
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Good to know, I'll look at including it.

Tada. It's an option in settings now.

This looks great.
I love to see that some devs, like you, started creating apps already. This gives me good hope of the ammount of apps at launch, and the first few weeks after that.
Now for something else:
Does your app make use of the chosen background- and accent color?
If you could implement that, it will share the same style as one's startscreen.

cPT.cAPSLOCK said:
Now for something else:
Does your app make use of the chosen background- and accent color?
If you could implement that, it will share the same style as one's startscreen.
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Yes, it uses the theme you select in settings. The accent color is used for status labels, selections, unread indicators, and read indicators at 30% opacity. Since everything in the App is alpha based, any new themes are added should be supported without modification, too. I wanted to make sure the App felt as much a part of the OS as possible, and I will be continuing that theme throughout all my apps.
I've also added in some nice transitions when moving between articles, too.

Would this be a freeware, or a paid application?

This looks great! I'm so excited for this app!
I'm an iPhone user who will be switching to WP7 when it comes out and gets a good Google Reader app. As an avid Reeder iPhone app user, these features are a must:
Offline reading support
Ability to star items from the list screen without having to open the item. Reeder implements this with an incredible swipe function. Screenshot attached.
Ability to share items through other services (Facebook, Twitter, Read It Later, etc.). Screenshot attached.
Thank you!

Ankon said:
Would this be a freeware, or a paid application?
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It may be free, or I may charge $1. Undecided at this point, but even if it's paid, it will be super-cheap.

Any updates here?

[Applications] Some app for android

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Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes on products then look up prices and reviews. You can also scan Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.
Also share your contacts, apps, and bookmarks via QR Code. This is why contacts permissions are needed. See FAQ below.
NEW:
* Improved ITF support
* Added support for mirrored images
* Improved several translations
* Fixed all day calendar entries
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GPS Compass
GPS Compass Map shows your moving GPS track and online directions on Compass rotating Google Map intuitively.
The map rotates based on the compass orientation, and helps you to navigate to your destination.
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Calculator Free
A simple, beautiful and FREE calculator based on the iPhone calculator but with added features.
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Titanium Backup ★ root
EXTREMELY powerful tool. Backup ALL apps, Market links, remove bloatware & MORE!
☆Over 1 million users!
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☆PRO Key is available on Market!
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☆NET used for Dropbox,BusyBox
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Wireless Tether for Root Users
Clients (your laptop for example) can connect via wifi or bluetooth and get access to the internet using the mobile connection (4G, 3G, 2G) or (in case you are using bluetooth) the wifi connection which is established by the handset.
Wifi-tethering creates a so called adhoc (peer-to-peer) network on most devices. Infrastructure-mode is suppported for some devices – including the HTC Evo for instance.
** FEATURES **
-) Access-control feature. Allow/deny clients to use your mobile-data connection.
-) Wifi-Encrytion. 128-bit WEP in general. WPA/WPA2 on supported devices.
-) Reduce wifi-transmit power (on supported devices)
-) Settings for wifi-ssid, wifi-channel, „lan“-network and more.
This application requires a "rooted"-device and a (custom-) kernel which supports netfilter (iptables)!
** PREREQUISITE **
1) Root
2) Netfilter-enabled kernel
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Google Sky Map
Google Sky Map turns your Android-powered mobile phone into a window on the night sky.
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Google Earth
Explore the world from the palm of your hand with Google Earth.
Use Google Earth to fly around the planet with the swipe of a finger. Search by voice for cities, places, and businesses. Browse layers including roads, borders, places, photos and more.
NOTE: If you are running Android v2.1 (aka eclair), you should uninstall any previously installed version of Google Earth before upgrading. Otherwise, the application will require more storage than is necessary.
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GalleryMap
See where your pictures were taken on one large map!
Ever wanted to see where all your pictures were taken? Use the GalleryMap! Uses the EXIF data, so geotagged photos taken by other devices may also work. Use My Location to find pictures you've taken nearby!
If you're running Android 2.1+ on your device, you can also add images to the map, adding the GPS data to the image itself! Simply tap on the location icon in the corner, and you will be prompted to select a location!
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Speed up your gps, and get faster GPS-Fixes using FasterFix.
- Root access required -
- BusyBox Required -
- New HTC phones need NAND-unlock -
This app makes your GPS use a more accurate time estimation from a NTP server near you. Select one from the list, or add your own.
Please use root checker to check your root and busybox if it does not work before you give a bad rating. So far, it's found working on all devices.
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Multi-touch vizualization, updated for 3+ points on supported devices.
Visualizer for multi-touch (pinch-zoom), shows 2-4+ multitouch points on capable devices (G2, Galaxy S, Captivate, Evo); how many on your phone? Shows "snapping" limitations of G1/Nexus/Droid touchscreens.
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Why do you post this??
Should everybody make new threads with some apps they use?? :\

Overloaded said:
Why do you post this??
Should everybody make new threads with some apps they use?? :\
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I added only use programs.
Does everyone know that I do not know these programs.
will update more later. would need to be
There are many programs I use. I do not know legal. I'll look at them.
if there are somebody interested i will add.
sory bad english

Sorry, this thread ought to be deleted

[APP] Tile Master -[R]- 06/06/2012 -[U]- 10/20/2012 -[V]- 2.1

Name: Tile Master
14-in-1 for the price of just one! Unlimited free access to Connection Settings and Website tiles in trial version!
Tile Master app allows you to create 14 tile types. They are all beautifully designed and you can customize them as you like. Every tile can be pinned to Start screen of your phone or to the Virtual Start screen (inside Tile Master app), so that your Start screen is not too crowded. You can create multiple tiles of the same type.
Connection Settings tile: direct access to WiFi, Cellular, Bluetooth and AirplainMode settings with current status
Website tile: opens your favorite website, you can download favicon to customize the appearance
Note tile: write yourself a not on the Start screen with full customization of colors, fonts and sizes
To Do tile: shows list of tasks and reminds you to complete them every time you look at your phone
Flashlight tile: uses phone's camera flash, display or both to provide constant light
Wake-On-LAN tile: allows you to wake up a computer remotely
Countdown tile: counts down/up to/from any important date you choose
Quote tile: quote of the day on your start screen every day. Choose between general, love, art, funny and nature quotes
Picasa tile: downloads thumbnails from Picasa Featured album. You can download full sized photo and use it as a wallpaper
Search Marketplace tile: search marketplace with predefined query
Search Web tile: search with your favorite search engine is just one tap away
Dialer tile: dial a phone number directly, without going through a contact detail
Email tile: send a predefined e-mail with just one tap
SMS tile: send a predefined SMS with just one tap
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Do the tiles stay live?

Good app, but let me ask you something, Is it system rule that this aplication cannot make real IE shortcuts on the main page? This is the second app I saw it, when I tap on the internet page shortcut, first black screen for few seconds appears, and after that the page is opened in the IE. Is impossible to make it without black screen? Thanks

sinister1 said:
Do the tiles stay live?
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Not sure what you mean, but it depends on the tile type.
Connection settings tile will show current status of WiFi and Cellular if you switch them through this tile (bluetooth and airplain mode do not show status because status is not available for developers).
Countdown, Quote and Picasa tiles are updated through background agent so they are live.
All other tiles are static because of the nature of those tile types.

VNavratil said:
Good app, but let me ask you something, Is it system rule that this aplication cannot make real IE shortcuts on the main page? This is the second app I saw it, when I tap on the internet page shortcut, first black screen for few seconds appears, and after that the page is opened in the IE. Is impossible to make it without black screen? Thanks
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Unfortunately it is not possible. This is what happens behind the scenes when you tap on "IE shortcut" that is created by custom application:
1. Custom application is opened (that's where the black screen comes from)
2. Application calls what Microsoft named "web browser task" and that is when page is opened.
There is no other way to open a web page from custom application.
Since opening an application takes a few seconds (even if it is completely empty) that is where delay comes from.

Hey, just want to let you know, I bought your app. Works great so far - really like some of the tile styles you've come up with, especially the "To Do" and "Note" types.
Good work!

Although I got some really nice comments on my mail for this app, I am also getting some bad reviews. Very often people say it is useless. I don't think it is useless but I need someone who does think so to post a detailed explanation why is that so. Maybe trial version does not show the real value of this app, but I need more details because "it is useless" just doesn't give me enough info to understand it.
So if you think it is useless please post why do you think so.

amaric said:
Although I got some really nice comments on my mail for this app, I am also getting some bad reviews. Very often people say it is useless. I don't think it is useless but I need someone who does think so to post a detailed explanation why is that so. Maybe trial version does not show the real value of this app, but I need more details because "it is useless" just doesn't give me enough info to understand it.
So if you think it is useless please post why do you think so.
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Ok, I think I figured this one. These are the two main reasons:
1. People often think this app replaces original Start screen so they just want to show their disappointment. Well this is not possible even for device manufacturers. So, no this is not what this app do. But it does allow you to create some really really nice and useful tiles.
2. There is a problem with the Marketplace which causes paid application to act as a trial or in some cases users can not download application they just bought, they get some error. Microsoft is currently not doing anything about this, but most of the time solution is to reinstall the application. But download of app should be initiated from the phone instead of Zune. Because it seems that is what causes the problem.

A lot of people who bought this app ask me where are their 14 tile types. They can see only four.
Apparently something is not intuitive enough. And that something is horizontal list. So for anyone who can't see more than four tile types it is because you need to scroll horizontally to see them. Otherwise you only see first four.

If anyone had problems with flashlight tile, that is now fixed.

I have the paid version and still do not see more than 4 tile either way i scroll?
Well that was with the 4 that was installed on the virtual start screen. You have to create the tile from the list at the bottom then pin to start or virtual start to see all 14.

Just to avoid confusion...there are 14 tile types (horizontal list on the tile editor page) but you can have more tiles (virtual start or phone start screen) than just 14 because you can create multiple tiles of the same type. Also some tiles types have subtypes (Flashlight - camera, display, both; Connection settings tile - wifi, cellular, bluetooth, airplane mode).

There were some problems with Quote tile (structure of the data source changed) and Website tile (favicon service is down) but that and some other small things are fixed.