I have a friend in the UK and I'm in Canada. We had Google Voice but hers got hacked and it's a nasty situation but anyway we want to be able to text, or do something similar to text. We go on ebuddy now but it's obviously not as nice as texting or alike. We can't text because we don't have international plans and a lot of apps like textplus aren't available in the Uk market.
Can anyone please help?
PingChat! check it out here http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.enflick.android.ping
Plus it works cross-platform incase you have any friends with iPhones / Blackberries
aad4321 said:
lol, um google talk?
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lol
Seriously?
Just use google talk, which is also cross-platform (even more so than pingchat!)
But I can't set up google talk as a push service like I could with Google Voice. It's not the same.
PingChat isn't available for my friend in the UK, she's on tmob.
Macmee said:
But I can't set up google talk as a push service like I could with Google Voice. It's not the same.
PingChat isn't available for my friend in the UK, she's on tmob.
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Since when is Google Chat not push?
Have you tried TiKL?
Have you tried TiKL? Turns your android into a Nextel. Works pretty good.
Macmee said:
But I can't set up google talk as a push service like I could with Google Voice. It's not the same.
PingChat isn't available for my friend in the UK, she's on tmob.
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I have PingChat... I'm in the UK... I'm on Tmob. lol
erm... yeah
cmygeek said:
I have PingChat... I'm in the UK... I'm on Tmob. lol
erm... yeah
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She has a wildfire. It's not showing up!
strange... I have it on my Nexus One, but I don't see anything about device restrictions anywhere.
direct link if it helps at all -
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.enflick.android.ping
Why not use email?
use Kik messenger. it's whole point is to emulate BBM type chats, it's in beta, and pretty basic, but it looks gorgeous and they're adding features.
nimbuzz , fring for voip or chatting .
pingchat works fine too and there's an unreleased beta version of whatsapp it will be released soon.
cheers
KiK and pingchat don't show up for her. Any direct APK?
Try textplus.
Free messaging to anyone in the US. If you're not in the US or the recipient isn't, its free as long as they have the app installed.
kinda odd that she cant see most of these apps we r mentioning that most if not all of us can access to. is she rooted? n like someone stated, email is probably your best choice if everything else isn't working
How to get Google talk or call to work in other places apart from the US?
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I think you mean google voice? there's no such thing as 'call', and Gtalk is their IM service which is available world-wide. There are some methods available, but judging by people's comments they are extremely unreliable. I'd like to think that when someone contacts me via phone or SMS, *they will be able to contact me*, for me it's not worth messing with even though I'd really like to use GV.
Well if the a person studies abroad and has to call back home its gonna be pretty expensive. I installed skype but it has. Horrible voice quality.
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There was an app in the market place via which one can make video caller rather phone calls for free via ggoogle voice. But they mentioned that its available only to US customrrs
I think this is only available to US customers, you can only call through gtalk to gtalk just like Skype. Gtalk call is very limited.
mixxx18 said:
I think this is only available to US customers, you can only call through gtalk to gtalk just like Skype. Gtalk call is very limited.
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So I guess its crap then :|
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maybe soon Gtalk will release a better version but right now we have to deal with it. You can just use Skype for the meantime.
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So I guess its crap then :|
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Hardly, I've using video calling on Gtalk via iChat, it works very well.
You can't call a service crap just because it doesn't offer a feature that you want (which it never advertised).
Well Google voice only runs in America.
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Horrible voice quality.
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Huh? I have perfect call quality with both google talk voice, and skype. You prob had bad internet at that moment. Maybe something updating.
If it's a girl, calling would be the classical way of doing it, but video chatting might be a little better... I don't know.
Yeah I guess
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So I don't know how many of you are big NFL fans like me, but if you are then there's a chance that you may have heard about the special edition of Madden NFL 25 that is currently available for preorder on Amazon. With this $99 edition, you of course get the game, but in addition you get a code for complete access to the online streaming version of NFL Sunday Ticket (all games, just as the normal DirecTV version would have), and you don't have to be a DirecTV subscriber to use it.
Anyways, I bought the special edition and will have it the end of August when it is released. All along I planned to simply bring my iMac into the living room, connect it with HDMI adapter cable, and watch the games that way. However, it looks like I've stumbled on a great setup - just have to fire up the Chrome on the iMac in the home office, Chromecast it in full screen to the livingroom, and boom, NFL Sunday Ticket on TV for 40 bucks! Absolutely can't wait to the first week of September to try this out!!! :good::good:
I considered this but Chromecast makes the alternative more enticing
IamPro said:
I considered this but Chromecast makes the alternative more enticing
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I'm confused...what I am planning to do is with Chromecast...what "alternative" are you talking about?
joeski27 said:
I'm confused...what I am planning to do is with Chromecast...what "alternative" are you talking about?
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I think he's talking about casting some OTHER content from the web to his TV. The 18+ kind....
But I definitely like your idea better. Myself, I am a MLB.TV subscriber and anxiously awaiting my CC :good:
He could also be referring to unofficial streaming video sites. That's how I watch the occasional Pats game when I'm not home. Not the best quality of course. Thanks to @joeski27 by the way. Hadn't heard about this special edition of Madden. I'll definitely take a look.
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I think he's talking about casting some OTHER content from the web to his TV. The 18+ kind....
But I definitely like your idea better. Myself, I am a MLB.TV subscriber and anxiously awaiting my CC :good:
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Well yeah, I mean I think we all know that all the porn fans will totally dig CC, that's a given. I was just pointing out another very cool idea for CC use...he might as well have popped into this thread and said "the NFL thing sounds cool, but my love of watching storm chaser videos on YouTube is so much more enticing"...what's the point? All I was doing was putting out what I thought to be a nifty idea specifically regarding NFL games. Anyways, good call on your end as well with the MLB idea, and eventually the same will be true for those who subscribe other major sports packages (NHL, NBA, etc) which allow subscribers to view content online. Really the YouTube/Netflix/etc. is the tip of the iceberg, and I think will be greatly overshadowed by many options to come for this device.
mercado79 said:
He could also be referring to unofficial streaming video sites. That's how I watch the occasional Pats game when I'm not home. Not the best quality of course.
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I did the same thing for many games the last couple of years (though my brother in law let me use his DirecTV password for online content when his father wasn't using it). This time I'm not messing around and decided that for the $40 extra with the Madden game I would guarantee myself every single game in reliably high quality...but now with CC it takes this plan concept to the next level, and for cheap. I know that if you look at the Madden 25 reviews on Amazon (not really reviews since it isn't out yet, just comments about the package really), the #1 thing people want to know is if they can stream the games from their PC/Mac to their PS3. Turns out the universal answer is a big fat no, meaning that - until now - they were stuck having to go with a hardwired PC-to-TV connection, which I resigned to doing for this upcoming season. I hadn't even thought about that aspect before buying my CC, but now that I have it it seems like extremely sweet icing on the cake for me!
Good looking out, I just now preordered that and I hate sports video games. Anyone want a copy of Madden 25 Anniversary edition that is only missing the NFL Sunday Ticket code? lol.
I'm not familiar with enough the CC on what limits and what kind of videos that it can play. I ordered one, but it was after the initial batch was sold out. I work nights, so I was asleep during the initial announcement.
I'm not sure if MLB will work. I know they use Flash Player, but it does some quirky stuff.
As for the rest, they could work. For those that have used these services, you know what you're getting. I personally use the international version of these service with a VPN. Then I can always be out of whatever market is being blacked out; it's nice to be "in" a different country for those national broadcasts. Personally, I've been using a HTPC for a few years, so this device is going to replace anything and will be more limited than the HTPC. I think it could be interesting see what people can do with it. May make it easier for those temporary setups at others' homes.
On a side note, the international NFL online service is free for those in the Netherlands, which normally runs around $200 to $250. Additional $50 for playoffs. I think they PS3/DirectTV thing runs a little over $300 if you don't have DIrectTV and Sunday Ticket. I don't know the cost if you already do and just want PS3 or mobile access, but I would assume more than $40.
MLBtv works just fine on CC. Tested it last night. For unofficial streams, first row worked really well too. I watched NFL Network using my CC for about an hour last night.
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How did you watch nfl network? So they offer a Web service or something?
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stormglove said:
How did you watch nfl network? So they offer a Web service or something?
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First row sports is actually illegal, but I've used it for a couple years since I dropped cable.
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mjs2011 said:
First row sports is actually illegal, but I've used it for a couple years since I dropped cable.
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I see thanks. Until slingbox gets there stuff together to work with the CC illegal is the way to go for those of us without cable.
Great ... there goes another $100 Nice find! :highfive:
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Great ... there goes another $100 Nice find! :highfive:
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Same here. I'm surprised I didn't know about this sooner. I don't have either game console. I'll be looking to sell the game, so hit me up if you want it cheaper than $60
stormglove said:
How did you watch nfl network? So they offer a Web service or something?
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I use the NFL Game Pass service. It's a service that's available outside the USA and it's territories. Not all geographical regions, such as Canada, have it available, but Europe does. Here are some video comparisons of the NFL Game Pass versus local cable TV.
The nice thing about the NFL Game Pass, they have an Android app that lets you watch the live and replays, and also the NFL Network. You just have the get APK from someone outside the USA since Google changed how the store checks where you, so MarketEnabler doesn't work now. Maybe they'll update the app for CC. That would be interesting and cool.
They nice thing about the Game Pass service, the quality of service is more reliable and consistent. I've used sites like FrontRow, and you just never know what quality your'e going to get. The big knock, you need to get a VPN service which can run additional $8 to $15 a month on top of the cost of the service. And with VPNs and sports, you definitely want a paid VPN so you have enough bandwidth. For me, since I cut the cord and watch sports all year round, it's something I use almost everyday, so it pays for itself.
I've been using alternatives to watch sports for going on three years. So, I'm pretty familiar with how to get most sports and with good quality. I use both the PC and Android mobile devices..
New NFL Game Pass app
I have been having so much fun with my NFL GamePass app. Until they updated the app. When I opened it this afternoon, a message said it required an update from the store. Of course, I can't go to the UK play store for the new app.
Sux!!!
Maybe someone across the pond can post the new app apk? That would be lovely.
lovekeiiy said:
I use the NFL Game Pass service. It's a service that's available outside the USA and it's territories. Not all geographical regions, such as Canada, have it available, but Europe does. Here are some video comparisons of the NFL Game Pass versus local cable TV.
The nice thing about the NFL Game Pass, they have an Android app that lets you watch the live and replays, and also the NFL Network. You just have the get APK from someone outside the USA since Google changed how the store checks where you, so MarketEnabler doesn't work now. Maybe they'll update the app for CC. That would be interesting and cool.
They nice thing about the Game Pass service, the quality of service is more reliable and consistent. I've used sites like FrontRow, and you just never know what quality your'e going to get. The big knock, you need to get a VPN service which can run additional $8 to $15 a month on top of the cost of the service. And with VPNs and sports, you definitely want a paid VPN so you have enough bandwidth. For me, since I cut the cord and watch sports all year round, it's something I use almost everyday, so it pays for itself.
I've been using alternatives to watch sports for going on three years. So, I'm pretty familiar with how to get most sports and with good quality. I use both the PC and Android mobile devices..
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llgavinll said:
I have been having so much fun with my NFL GamePass app. Until they updated the app. When I opened it this afternoon, a message said it required an update from the store. Of course, I can't go to the UK play store for the new app.
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Actually, you can asssuming you have downloaded it from Google Play before. If so, open Google Play, go to your apps, then All (next to installed), and just scroll down till you hit NFL Game Pass. And they now it where it's one app for both phones and tablets. The new version is needed to see the games, but NFL Network still works on the old (it works on the new one too).
This could be very interesting, my concern would be this statement, "For fans who are not currently DirecTV subscribers but are able to receive DirecTV service, they will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge."
How do they determine if you can receive the service? Or just a matter of BSing
still no
I didn't download it from the store originally because I couldn't get into the UK store last week. I was able to put it on my ipad thpugh. I'll just wait amd see when someone uploads the new apk.
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Actually, you can asssuming you have downloaded it from Google Play before. If so, open Google Play, go to your apps, then All (next to installed), and just scroll down till you hit NFL Game Pass. And they now it where it's one app for both phones and tablets. The new version is needed to see the games, but NFL Network still works on the old (it works on the new one too).
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