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Google Android apps found to be sharing data

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11443111
Apologies if this has been said already.

Good post!
Some apps gathered and despatched location information even when an application was not running and some sent updates every 30 seconds.
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First of all, anyone have a list of the apps? And secondly, could the above be the reason that alot of people running Android suffer worse battery loss than others?

u can find a setting like that next to the gps switch in the settinngs menu
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Dunno, but explains high data usuage. 1gb plus for me on moderate use
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Having read it again, surely apps on the market are vetted by google? Douche bags...
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johndub71 said:
Having read it again, surely apps on the market are vetted by google? Douche bags...
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Nope, apps on the android market are not vetted or checked.
You are expected to check the permissions an app uses, and decide to install or not. When one of our team published an app, it appeared within seconds on the market available for install.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796576

Very informative.
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Im not so much annoyed they are getting information from me. At the end of the day there is very little information they can take.
BUT:
I am annoyed that apps are doing things I have not asked them too. Thats the single most annoying thing an application can possibly do!
I want my phone to do what I ask of it.
Not what some developer wants... What are they? A bunch of little steve jobs?!
Im glad the devs here are trustworthy..

Facebook app lag

Is it just me or is the facebook app lagging really bad?
On older versions it was a little faster.
I'm using fasty rom.
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Yep I do like the older versions the new one sucks.

I believe it has a memory leak. I've seen it climb up to 44mb of ram. I emailed the dev but never got a reply.
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It's an absolutely terribly coded app. It's basically the web interface with terribly memory management issues. It's hit as high as 55MB of RAM usage on my phone. I recommend just making a bookmark to the mobile sit and using that through the browser. It's essentially the same experience until we can get a decent Facebook app

Also the notifications are a joke.

ScottyNuttz said:
Also the notifications are a joke.
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What notifications
(Yes I know what you mean)
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Try these instead
a wrapper for the mobile site, really good overall.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.danvelazco.fbwrapper
Replacement app, UI is not amazing but at least it works!
https://market.android.com/details?...wyLDEsInVrLmNvLnNlbmFiLmJsdWVOb3RpZnlGcmVlIl0.

Yeah the Facebook App has always been extremely slow for me. Takes upwards of 30+ seconds to sometimes refresh news feeds or to change sections. I've opted to use the mobile site version instead now... and guess I'll give friend caster a try!

sblees said:
Is it just me or is the facebook app lagging really bad?
On older versions it was a little faster.
I'm using fasty rom.
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No it deffinatly still lags. Even the newest version is slow. Sometimes I prefer just logging on through my browser.
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ScottyNuttz said:
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It rarely notifies you, which is extremely annoying.

Facebook app is one SORRY A$$ excuse for an app...i really don't understand how they have that many people working and the updates just kept getting worse and worse...now it's just a huge battery hog and doesn't even do what it's supposed to properly...all those negative comments in the reviews and they just lie complacent as if nothing's going on....i swear it's a ruse by Zuckerberg showing favoritism to Apple probably...a-holes

Thanks for the TIP on the Friendcaster. that works very fast. now adding to my tablet as well.

One other tip I'd offer is looking into Tinfoil for Facebook. It's essentially just a cached, Sandbox'd version of the mobile site, but there's a dedicated app for it, and it does run fairly fast on my phone!

Friendcaster is lightyears faster and more efficient than the Official Facebook App.

The facebook app is utter crap. Way too slow!! Better off using the browser.
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Boldizzle said:
Friendcaster is lightyears faster and more efficient than the Official Facebook App.
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Think ill give that app a try
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Yes it always freezes, lags, crashes eyc
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I'm using friend caster pro and I love it no problems at all
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Installing friendcaster on ICS port for captivate.. had not used before, lets hope it works
Edit: It apparently works!

Is it me or has Facebook app gotten worst? [android]

Browsing around in the app I think ever since the overhaul all the pages/sections of the app are html based... Before in older versions it seemed more responsive and part of the app, now everything is less integrated and more html to my eyes...
The regulars mobile page looks a lot better minus the I.M
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In my opinion the Facebook app has always sucked horribly. I have had it rated one star ever since I had my HTC G1. They have a lot to do to improve it and the dev support just seems to not be there, they are more into updating the iOS version assuming everyone is happy with the half ass android version.
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The fact that the mobile version looks just like the ios app proves your point of them being more focused on playing with apples.... Sucks
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yeah,for sure i don't like facebook apps either
but you can try friendcaster
i'm using it till now

*ahem* "worse"
And yes, it's abominable
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Don't use FB. Problem= Solved.

The newer version has a lot of lag, i installed it only for direct-photo upload in general i use the desktop version of the website with Opera

Just use the mobile version of the site. Much better.

agree, facebook does suck, but its still one of the better ways to communicate...although i dont know why the FB developers always try to "improve somethin"...because it always ends like a catastrophy

Rudoslav said:
agree, facebook does suck, but its still one of the better ways to communicate...although i dont know why the FB developers always try to "improve somethin"...because it always ends like a catastrophy
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Everybody (mostly) has a facebook, we might not like it but to bad some friends aren't as techy enough to switch to something better

conantroutman said:
Don't use FB. Problem= Solved.
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Totally agreed!
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+2 for friendcaster.
-My life is a shooting range, people never change-

conantroutman said:
Don't use FB. Problem= Solved.
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What social network do you suggest so? I think its just easy because everybody has it.
Google+ is getting there with tech minded people, but I don't have one friend who has G+.
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+1 for friendcaster, it just makes more sense.

It is really the worst facebook apps EVER..

Facebook is becoming worse and worse....not just the app
i am keeping my account just to send messages to some friends living abroad.

Let's be realistic and say that the android app faaarrrr exceeds the blackberry app??

V1.8 supposedly is on its way out with some UI changes, as for functionality, well thats to be found out
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Tachi91 said:
V1.8 supposedly is on its way out with some UI changes, as for functionality, well thats to be found out
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Where is it? Well, THEY NO SUPPORT ICS!
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http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...s-app-on-the-way/&category=classic&postPage=1
They emphasize Places.. even though they were going to get rid of it last time i checked
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Facebook is horrible on JB/N7...missing features?

Good afternoon XDA!
Having received my N7 yesterday, I didn't get to play with it too much until later on at night. One of the first things I noticed was that the Facebook app on the device is missing many of the main features. I'm not sure if it's a JellyBean issue (as my Galaxy Nexus is CDMA and I haven't modded it to JB yet) or a N7 issue, but there's no way to see someone's Pictures, Info, or Favorites. What I mean is that if you go to someone's profile the only thing visible is their Wall. There's no way to go into the other sections of someone's profile. The only way to see their pictures is if they post them on their walls.
Anyone else notice this? For those that have, if you also have JellyBean on another device does it do it there, as well? I just have no way of knowing if this is a JB issue or a device-specific issue. I can't seem to find any other complaints, which I'm a bit confused by...I understand that this device is extremely new, but a *vast* majority of Android users also spend quite a bit of time on Facebook, so I'd be surprised if nobody had run into this issue before me (or at least made comments on it).
Post thoughts and maybe we can narrow it down!

I'm seeing the same issue. I've heard good things about Friendcaster as a superior replacement so I'd try that.

Friendcaster is a good alternative and in many ways superior to the Facebook app - you can have multiple log ins/accounts and much more responsive than facebook
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I'm seeing the same issue. I've heard good things about Friendcaster as a superior replacement so I'd try that.
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hotleadsingerguy said:
Good afternoon XDA!
Having received my N7 yesterday, I didn't get to play with it too much until later on at night. One of the first things I noticed was that the Facebook app on the device is missing many of the main features. I'm not sure if it's a JellyBean issue (as my Galaxy Nexus is CDMA and I haven't modded it to JB yet) or a N7 issue, but there's no way to see someone's Pictures, Info, or Favorites. What I mean is that if you go to someone's profile the only thing visible is their Wall. There's no way to go into the other sections of someone's profile. The only way to see their pictures is if they post them on their walls.
Anyone else notice this? For those that have, if you also have JellyBean on another device does it do it there, as well? I just have no way of knowing if this is a JB issue or a device-specific issue. I can't seem to find any other complaints, which I'm a bit confused by...I understand that this device is extremely new, but a *vast* majority of Android users also spend quite a bit of time on Facebook, so I'd be surprised if nobody had run into this issue before me (or at least made comments on it).
Post thoughts and maybe we can narrow it down!
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I have both the Galaxy Nexus on JB and the N7, I can definitely confirm that the FB app is lacking on the N7 especially when going into peoples profiles. However on the Galaxy Nexus it has every single feature that it had on GB and ICS. No idea what the deal is with the N7 version of the app.

Facebook app isn't set up for tablets on JB as far as I'm aware. Give them a bit to update the app and we will see.

No your wrong, its not the fact its a tablet on jelly bean, its the fact its a tablet.
My transformer prime has the exact same problem and its on ics
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Early days I think we will get a better update in due course, not so much a Facebook freak anyway but does fine for my use's
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I was thinking the same thing earlier today. Hopefully it gets an update soon!
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jotei66 said:
Early days I think we will get a better update in due course, not so much a Facebook freak anyway but does fine for my use's
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Early day's? The problems been there Fot every android tablet, facebook app sucks ass and they don't seem to care. Friendcaster whilst not being as pretty gives tonnes more functionality
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Friendcaster is light years ahead of FB app. Try it for free then get the ad free version. You'll thank me.
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Just my 2 cents, but FB apps in general on all devices are poorly optimized. One of the few things i'd rather view with a browser.

FB for Phone on Tablet
Is there a way to install the FB app that runs on smartphones on the N7?

mxporkchop said:
Is there a way to install the FB app that runs on smartphones on the N7?
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That's what you have installed. The app adjusts itself based on being on a tablet or phone.
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You can't interact with people that disable third party access on FB when using Friend caster. Just a heads up.
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akarol said:
Friendcaster is light years ahead of FB app. Try it for free then get the ad free version. You'll thank me.
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Is there any difference between the Pro version and the Free, other than ads? $5 is not worth it for me for ads...

The Facebook app is terribad on every platform, and every form factor. Just don't bother using it.

Nexus 7 For The Elderly

An elderly relative of mine shall be getting herself a Nexus 7 tomorrow, which she plans to use mainly for e-Reading plus a bit of media usage in the form of BBC iPlayer. I was looking for an easy-to-use interface for her. Any launcher recommendations or simple customisations to make it just a little bit easier? I am sure she could use it as is, but making it easier so I don't have to teach her so much will be good.

How elderly? Talk back might be nifty. I tried it once, it was annoying as hell though
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wiithepeng said:
How elderly? Talk back might be nifty. I tried it once, it was annoying as hell though
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Instructions are poor. You get a quick startup guide on paper and then have to open the book section to read the user manual. I find it harder to learn about a system when I an constantly flipping from the manual to a page to try out what I was reading.

wiithepeng said:
How elderly? Talk back might be nifty. I tried it once, it was annoying as hell though
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I was more just on about launchers which would allow her to have a nice, clean UI that isn't too cluttered.

Anyone know of such a launcher?

Catch22! said:
Instructions are poor. You get a quick startup guide on paper and then have to open the book section to read the user manual. I find it harder to learn about a system when I an constantly flipping from the manual to a page to try out what I was reading.
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Sorry, it was just merely a suggestion as I did not know what he needed.
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wiithepeng said:
Sorry, it was just merely a suggestion as I did not know what he needed.
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Well, thanks anyway.

Brad387 said:
Well, thanks anyway.
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No problem. The only launcher that might suit your needs would be a heavily customized apex launcher.
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wiithepeng said:
No problem. The only launcher that might suit your needs would be a heavily customized apex launcher.
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Thanks. I can install Apex on my Galaxy Note, so I'll fiddle around and see what I can do on it.

Just empty the desktop from every single icon . Than..
1.on home screen Add icons that this person will use the most e.g BBC iPlayer (not sure bits going to work without flash), chrome, play store and a nice looking clock widget or something
2. Set each other screen with categories e.g one for books where you place the appropriate widgets and icons . One for videos and one for whatever else like notes calendar and other productivity ....
3. Do that person a favour and download some games .. yes games . You'd be surprised how often older people like to play ... ideal games would be mahjong, card games , also things like Bejeweled ,Zuma, scrabble type games
Stock android launcher is good enough trust me you just have to know how to organise it. Also wait for chameleon that might change things
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