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So when is netflix comin to Android? I mean its been months since the dumb post that they put on there blog. Early next year they said. Well that time is now and I'm still waiting. Now I have read all the comments left on that blog. Many sayin how the dmr can't be the problem that that is to easy of a problem to be the reason Android is left in the dust with movie streaming. And then I read post sayin that that is a huge problem and will take a long time to get worked out. Now I don't know any thing about dmr and programming so I don't know who to take sides with. But my real beef now with netflix is that its early next year and thet can't give us not 1 update. Most of the comments on the blog where customers just asking for a update. All we want is to not be left in the dark. And if netflix can't take the time to give us a stupid little update to show us that you do care about the people that pay for your BMW. That's jacked up. And they say that only newer phones will be compatible but by the time the app comes out our new phones are going to be outdated. It just the fact that netflix can't take the time to inform and reassure it customers is retarded and I am strongly considering leaving for that reason. Shoot I can watch about anything I want on Justin tv.
But dose any one other than me care or feel bothered by this?
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that was one of the reasons i sold my android phone(there were other reasons too)
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So when is netflix comin to Android? I mean its been months since the dumb post that they put on there blog. Early next year they said. Well that time is now and I'm still waiting. Now I have read all the comments left on that blog. Many sayin how the dmr can't be the problem that that is to easy of a problem to be the reason Android is left in the dust with movie streaming. And then I read post sayin that that is a huge problem and will take a long time to get worked out. Now I don't know any thing about dmr and programming so I don't know who to take sides with. But my real beef now with netflix is that its early next year and thet can't give us not 1 update. Most of the comments on the blog where customers just asking for a update. All we want is to not be left in the dark. And if netflix can't take the time to give us a stupid little update to show us that you do care about the people that pay for your BMW. That's jacked up. And they say that only newer phones will be compatible but by the time the app comes out our new phones are going to be outdated. It just the fact that netflix can't take the time to inform and reassure it customers is retarded and I am strongly considering leaving for that reason. Shoot I can watch about anything I want on Justin tv.
But dose any one other than me care or feel bothered by this?
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it's all about the security, or lack there of on android. Netflix has to appease the movie companies that they have agreements with.
Exactly, in fact - I will go a step further and say that it seems very unlikely that it'll happen any time in the foreseeable future. The fact is, movie studios are very picky about content security *and* they are hesitant about mobile devices in general. A very open mobile platform with a large development community is not something the movie studios are likely to be huge fans of.
The only exception I could see is certain phones that are heavily customized such as HTCs and Samsungs getting Netflix as part of their custom software. And that would be a ways down the road. Yay for platform fragmentation. It's the double-edged sword of such an open platform. Open platforms get fragmented. Look at Linux itself on the desktop - fragmented beyond all belief. Which isn't necessarily bad. It's both it's best trait and it's worst.
netflix on android
Does any one know any type of hack or backwards way to view instant watch movies?
Likely not going to happen with the poor security.
I for one being a netflix user would love to see this app come to android. It would be one more reason to upgrade to a 4G phone.
I want netflix now
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i go with the others, Netflix will never be on Android.. i would like it to be, but.. it won't. i think Verizon has something similar to it now? i may be mistaken though
That would be cool.
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Ys if iphone 4g can have it android should!
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I feel like since Netflix has a five or six device cap as it is they should be able to detect if your account is using an android device and only allow one or two of those to be designated devices.
Netflix on android would be awesome
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I like using netflix on my old iphone 2g, but my evo has a 4.3 inch screen that just seems wasted unless I watch some netflix on it...
yeh it might take awhile before android gets netfllex.
Rumours are going on that Netflix is coming for android soon
So where is the promised January/mid-February NC 2.2 update from B&N??? Here's what I found recently:
"B&N plans to update the OS sometime in 2011. Regarding applications, we are committed to the NOOKdeveloper program and on track to add apps to our store in early 2011, but do not have plans enable Android Marketplace at this time."
It was never promised. Just rumoured. And then pretty much debunked:
http://nookappreview.com/2010/12/31/nook-apps-might-arrive-in-march-2011-developer-mode-in-jan-2011/
Still sounds promising seeing how i'ts March already. But it looks like it's more of a refined update as opposed to a general android OS update. The inclusion of flash would be nice. And if they are in charge of making flash available then maybe we'll get a decent working version of one a little easier.
The current build just feels sluggish. Especially the browser. Hopefully they can rectify that in whatever updates they have brewing.
In general I think BN just needs to get the app store out but maybe they are waiting on actual developers for this? At the very least...Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, Youtube, etc. would be nice. Support for more types of video codecs as well as allowing side loaded content to be added to the home screen would help make those features actually useful. I think they really are a few steps away from the stock, unrooted OS being decent enough where some of us less adventurous people will be dissuaded from going through the trouble of rooting.
Web browsing is a lot worse than on my iPhone 4 at the moment. The video quality on m.youtube is a horrendous pixelated mess. No difference at all between HQ and Normal.
To watch YouTube in HD, dig around for and install "signed_YouTube.apk". I believe this is the gingerbread version and plays YouTube vids in HD on the nook properly
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The current build just feels sluggish. Especially the browser. Hopefully they can rectify that in whatever updates they have brewing.
In general I think BN just needs to get the app store out but maybe they are waiting on actual developers for this? At the very least...Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, Youtube, etc. would be nice. Support for more types of video codecs as well as allowing side loaded content to be added to the home screen would help make those features actually useful. I think they really are a few steps away from the stock, unrooted OS being decent enough where some of us less adventurous people will be dissuaded from going through the trouble of rooting.
Web browsing is a lot worse than on my iPhone 4 at the moment. The video quality on m.youtube is a horrendous pixelated mess. No difference at all between HQ and Normal.
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I could see them waiting for more apps... its also possible their riding the hype and waiting for it to die down before releasing it.
However as I + others have said... theres NO REASON for B&N to update the nook. At least from a android firmware standpoint
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I could see them waiting for more apps... its also possible their riding the hype and waiting for it to die down before releasing it.
However as I + others have said... theres NO REASON for B&N to update the nook. At least from a android firmware standpoint
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According to a B&N employee, there will be an update to stock NC to Android 2.2 based firmware which will also support Flash, at the end of March.
Remember that this is third-hand, may be incorrect, and could be delayed even if it is correct.
I really wish there was going to 2.2 update.
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According to a B&N employee, there will be an update to stock NC to Android 2.2 based firmware which will also support Flash, at the end of March.
Remember that this is third-hand, may be incorrect, and could be delayed even if it is correct.
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I heard the same thing from an employee except it was 2-3 weeks ago and the date they gave was the end of February.
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theres NO REASON for B&N to update the nook. At least from a android firmware standpoint
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That may not be true, it depends upon how "Enhanced NookBooks" will work, which according to their website are coming soon. Flash maybe?
I had not seen this thread and I just got back from BN. I showed the guy my rooted Nookand he was impressed.. although I dont think he liked my kindle app.
He did volunteer that there would be an update by the end of March. What was included .. he did not say.
Admiralvic said:
I could see them waiting for more apps... its also possible their riding the hype and waiting for it to die down before releasing it.
However as I + others have said... theres NO REASON for B&N to update the nook. At least from a android firmware standpoint
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We can hope and dream can we not?
If a B&N store employee is telling you when the update is coming they are talking out of their anus.
No company is going to give out any information like that to bottom level sales employees. When B&N settles on an official date they will at best give the employees a couple days warning.
Honestly we will probably know when its coming before the employees do.
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If a B&N store employee is telling you when the update is coming they are talking out of their anus.
No company is going to give out any information like that to bottom level sales employees. When B&N settles on an official date they will at best give the employees a couple days warning.
Honestly we will probably know when its coming before the employees do.
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I've seen some stores have specific Nook "experts" that just hang around the Nook kiosks all day long and they probably have more general knowledge about the product than say the cashiers or regular employees. I wouldn't say its impossible that an employee knows info that we don't. Or they could read forums like this too.
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I've seen some stores have specific Nook "experts" that just hang around the Nook kiosks all day long and they probably have more general knowledge about the product than say the cashiers or regular employees. I wouldn't say its impossible that an employee knows info that we don't. Or they could read forums like this too.
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Well you have to remember this wasnt the first time we went down this road. I remember when every employee was saying the app store + 2.2 would come out in January... then it was Feb, now its end of march... I wouldnt be shocked if these people are just relying on luck, and assuming things.
Not everyone, employees included know that theres android on the low... its always possible that they just think were on Nook firmware 2.1, and just say a date for the next update as its possible.
Logically speaking, if the nook was getting an upgrade... and the employees actually knew, and were telling it why wouldnt it get announced? With something like 2.2, its not like B&N is going to just release it without trying to nab sales.
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I heard the same thing from an employee except it was 2-3 weeks ago and the date they gave was the end of February.
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I really respect delays in software releases.
This means that the managers are allowing the programmers to fix the bugs, instead of heeding the CEOs' usual call to "release it now regardless of whether it works right".
I am not referring to any particular company or CEO, but there is always pressure from above to release software before it is stable.
PS How do BN employees know ? Someone has to be doing Beta testing before a release to millions of customers. It is typical for large companies to have employees do Beta testing. It would not be unusual for those Beta testers to get an email with link to "release candidate for public release at the end of the month, so please confirm that you do not have problems with this release". Then when problems are confirmed, release slips to the following month, rinse and repeat.
Hello,
just wanted to share that just the other day, must have been thursday, A Nook rep at my local B&N store and i got to talking and he said that he had been told that 2.2 will be out this month! and that he was told that in January. Looks like we might be getting luck! Just gotta be patient. Always fun... lol
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I've seen some stores have specific Nook "experts" that just hang around the Nook kiosks all day long and they probably have more general knowledge about the product than say the cashiers or regular employees. I wouldn't say its impossible that an employee knows info that we don't. Or they could read forums like this too.
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I am a digital lead at a BN and I love this forum...
tranquilchao5 said:
I am a digital lead at a BN and I love this forum...
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Right.
Although it would be nice to have a B&N rep. mulling around the forum. After all, I think communites like this are best at making products better for everyone else. And forum reading typically are strongly tied and loyal to their device. They also are more likely to spread good PR if they are happy with their product and the company attached to it. Read; OG Droid compared to the Droid X fiasco. Ever wonder why they finally allowed an unlockable bootloader on the Xoom? Something caused them to backtrack a bit...even if we only represent a small percent of the consumer base.
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I am a digital lead at a BN and I love this forum...
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Spill the beans!
Just wondering if anyone has come across an app for creating basic floor plan designs?
I've had a look on the market and can't seem to find anything... maybe just need to get a basic drawing app.
Have you tried Autocad WS ?
floor plan app
I've been hunting down an app to create floor plans for a remodel.
The app I've found that is exactly what I'd want is unfortunately apple only.
Magic plan by sensopia, they have been saying they are doing an android version for over a year but they don't exactly instill confidence with their replies.
"Not enough market share with android, not enough Droid phones wit gyros, we updated the iPhone one now we gotta start over with the android version.."
Umm did you think of maybe developing them together?..
I've heard hints of apps coming soon from others to compete but no solid info about who's doing it and for what devices yet.
Anyone have info please update all of us too.
Thanks..
Anyone know if HTC has patched up this particular bug?? The report says, Samsung has patched it in s4.
http://techcrunch.com/2013/07/04/android-security-hole/
If this has not been patched yet, then it a big worry!
Initial bug requires you to sideload a malicious app.so not as huge issue.
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It's only an issue if you use warez/apps from dodgy sources. No warez, no issue!
Yeah honestly its not really a big deal. People see the head line and start freaking out but when you get down to it, its not a problem. If it could get into The play store it could do minor damage but the malicious code is injected in to new, no name apps anyways so its not like millions of users would download such a thing anyways. Now that it would require side loading then the numbers would diminish even more. A LOT more. Also it was discovered by some firm or whatever so its not like it was found out by someone who uses malicious code to steal things and cause problems for living. These people find these things with the purpose of making it more secure. I know that people get paid for these type of things. I remember when in iOS news there was a group of people who find exploits in software to sell to the companies so they can fix it, and they found a way to jailbreak iOS on whatever version it was and the jailbreak community wasn't happy about that. But it made the OS more secure and I'm sure this could be the same way.
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I just received an email from Google and hopefully this means the SDK release is on the horizon.
The Chromecast team is hosting a two-day hackathon for developers to test-drive the upcoming release of the Google Cast SDK. Our engineers will be available to share changes from the developer preview, discuss best practices, and answer any questions.
Event Details:
Date: December 7-8, 2013
Location: Googleplex, Mountain View, CA
Registration is a two-step process. Anyone can register, but as we can only accommodate a limited number of attendees, priority will be given to those developers who have experience with the Google Cast Preview SDK. Please sign up before November 25, 2013.
Thanks for your support!
- The Chromecast team
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Engadget just released an article and from what I read we might start seeing some more apps in a month. If you get a chance hop over here
http://feedly.com/k/1aAFkoj
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Huge, many thanks for sharing!!
Yay! Carcast interface prototyping.
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So this probably means no sdk release until at least January.
I am just glad they are moving forward. There has been some negative newbcakes on here stating it will stay like it is. At least there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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I will believe it when I see the first independent app with Chromecast support released and approved by Google...
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I will believe it when I see the first independent app with Chromecast support released and approved by Google...
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I definitely hope to see that happen in the near future! On a related note, any chance of getting BubbleUPnP to work with rooted Chromecast's running KyoCast, since it allows custom server-side white-listing, by @Kyonz?
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guy4jesuschrist said:
I definitely hope to see that happen in the near future! On a related note, any chance of getting BubbleUPnP to work with rooted Chromecast's running KyoCast, since it allows custom server-side white-listing, by @Kyonz?
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I'm waiting to see what is going to happen with that hackathon event, the SDK, whitelisting.
If there's nothing concrete before January, I'll release a version of BubbleUPnP that works with KyoCast.
I know it sounds like an eternity but it is as painful for developers than it is to users (totally left in the dark).
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I'm waiting to see what is going to happen with that hackathon event, the SDK, whitelisting.
If there's nothing concrete before January, I'll release a version of BubbleUPnP that works with KyoCast.
I know it sounds like an eternity but it is as painful for developers than it is to users (totally left in the dark).
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Totally understandable. No rush on your part, I was basically wanting to know your thoughts on it. Thanks for the response!
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Starts today.
Any hope of root on newer CCs once we have the SDK?
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I believe after this hack a thon having root or not might not matter anywho. It might just open the flood gates to a variety of apps. I also read an article that Andy Ruben is heading up a new project to replace Google TV. Google TV has been a fail and I think the chromecast is just the tip of this new project that will come early next year. I will try to find the article. No matter whether you agree or disagree give it till the first of the year and will see a clearer future of the chromecast.
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Just read this on Koushick G+ page this could be something positive already
https://plus.google.com/110558071969009568835/posts/ch57ZKvqpYb
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Haven't seen any news out from the Hackathon yet, maybe they have signed NDA not to mention anything today or during the hackathon.
If anyone spots anything, report back
From I understand, SDK release is the least of the problems. I'm betting most of the people we would want to have access to it do (Like Koush)
it's the Whitelisting that we need to see go away, if that happens the floodgates will open for Chromecast!
I'm hopeful that with the SDK being available they will HAVE to remove the whitelisting so the Devs who have the SDK can test their code.
And in regards to Koush's G+ post about Mirroring, If it's in the AOSP it won't be long before we see Custom Roms implement it even if the Manufacturer doesn't (provided it doesn't require any Kernel rewriting.).
So as far as I'm concerned it's a good day for Chromecast.
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it's the Whitelisting that we need to see go away, if that happens the floodgates will open for Chromecast!
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Yes the whitelisting is the real issue. Unfortunately I think it is going to stay with Google having god powers on who lives and who dies.
Or in short, pulling an Apple.
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Yes the whitelisting is the real issue. Unfortunately I think it is going to stay with Google having god powers on who lives and who dies.
Or in short, pulling an Apple.
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Maybe but I don't see how that is practical from a management POV...Are they going to add every project a Dev (they have given SDK access to) has created to the whitelist so he can test and work?
Seems much easier thing to manage via the Play Store itself or via a Blacklist as opposed to a Whitelist.
Unless the SDK comes with some DevMode unlocker for a unit that bypasses the whitelist it would be impossible to develop apps wouldn't it?
And if they had that in the SDK then you know it wouldn't take long for that to get out to the masses and defeat the whole purpose and plan of the whitelisting.
I agree it might stay for as long as the SDK is Invite only but once it goes public that whitelist kind of has to go away with it.
As I see it the problem won't be google but the content producers/providers refusing to support it the way they avoided support on GoogleTV. (even broke it in some cases)
Where Google may have to Apple us is on Apps that might make those content provider apps work despite their wishes against it.
But still a whitelist isn't manageable to stop that, a Blacklist maybe but not a whitelist.
I think they really don't have a choice. It's got to remain somewhat locked down, otherwise they won't get studio support
Just look at windows media center for example and a counterpart xbmc.. Xbmc will NEVER get full cablecard support because it's open source.
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Reading Koush's thread it sounds like they have that sorted.
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I think they really don't have a choice. It's got to remain somewhat locked down, otherwise they won't get studio support
Just look at windows media center for example and a counterpart xbmc.. Xbmc will NEVER get full cablecard support because it's open source.
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Well that has more to do with the Cable Company contracts with the networks than the Studios truth be told. It does VARY based on the studio however, Some shows the Network has the right to give, other shows (like Sports) they do not.
Thats why some shows are blacked out on those Cable Company Apps and will never be available via the Network provided apps either.
I'm in the TV Business and I can tell you it is a wet mess right now. Has no idea what it wants to be. It wants the extra views because it knows it can hook you into watching the shows you might have missed but it still wants to make money off the Cable companies subscriptions and STILL makes the majority of it's money via Advertisement. None of which is conducive to Net or Streaming.
Truth is they are LESS concerned with you seeing the product (or How) as they are with being able to TRACK how many saw it so they can keep those other business models rolling in dough. If they can track you they can count you as Viewers which brings up the Ad Dollars when it's time to sell.