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Hi guys,
I really want to love the Xoom, I like android a lot and the hardware is too good (at least at this point)
But I not in place where I can drop my iPad for good. The reasons are pure app specific, if I get these decent on Xoom... it's bye bye iPad.
So this is a quasi-'need help' thread. to double check if I'm not missing anything
1. Magazine app - Something like Zinio, I depend too much on it and couldn't find even an ETA on when Zinio will be available for Android
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11939617&postcount=5
2. Comics reader - I know we have the Comics app but I need a cbr/cbz reader. I tired AVC but doesn't seam to work on Honeycomb
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11939617&postcount=6
3. A UI-nice IM app. I love the Gtalk app but need facebook and skype IM app
4. Netflix app.
5. Tablet specific twitter, facebook, foursquare apps. I know iPad doesn't have FB or FS apps but this would be nice
6. Now the big big deal... I consider all these tablets as a 'consumption' devices, and the biggest thing I 'consume' is movies and tv shows...
The best thing about iPad is, I just launch iTunes app then rent a movie, wait for sometime and then enjoy the movie...
Is there a way I can get this experience on a Xoom? I know that right now most of the HD formats play on tegra but is there any hope to get this?
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Disclaimer: Please don't pounce on this post and call me a iFreak. I'm not trying to diss the Xoom or Android. I did search and try apps to see if I could get all this... but couldn't find a way. So before I make a decision I just wanted some opinions.
thanks
Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....
If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.
zinio
Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.
cellfreak said:
Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.
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I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million
[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.
Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9881901
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Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC
A Market app that works...
Searches properly so you can find those Apps you want that may exist but you would never know.
Recognizes applications that have updates properly.
Doesn't randomly open other app's.
Actually installs Apps the first time you ask for them.
And why Google is at it, Tablet Section - more direct support on the Web Market while the programmer who is assigned to the tablet market app figures out how to code - bug fix.
(yes I am frustrated with the market today)
svghost said:
Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....
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http://sites.google.com/site/gdocsforandroid/
I don't remember if manga watcher loads cbz and crz files but in general it is really good app. It was recently updated to load local files from sd so it might be worth checking out. I know the dev does alot of work and updates it frequently. You might even write him and ask if he plans to add support for these files if they aren't already supported. I bought the full app and have been happy with it ever since.
All I have to say is Samurai Executioner.
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I just received this email regarding my beloved Zinio app:
Hello
Thank you for contacting Zinio Customer Support.
We are putting the finishing touches on our Android general market product. It is coming soon. We will keep everyone posted as we get closer to a confirmed date
Kind regards,
Pablo Manrique
Zinio Customer Support
1-888-946-4666
familiarstranger said:
Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC
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This works perfectly (not perfect but will do). I like it that it auto opens the next comic.
Just finished reading Superman:Next Krypton
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eyan15 said:
I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million
[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.
Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9881901
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I installed all 3 apks on my Xoom and the Zinio does not launch for me when selected.
ogar1978 said:
If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.
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I have been doing the same without issue. Much better experience than my old e-reader with 800x600!
I tried Zanio on my Xoom and it just FC on startup.
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You Can download the apk here --http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15594566#post15594566
Recently, we’ve been hard at work improving Android Market to give you new ways to find great applications and games, purchase books, and rent movies. Today, we’re releasing a new version of Android Market which makes all of these available on phones (Android 2.2 and higher).
In the U.S., you’ll be able to rent thousands of movies, starting at $1.99, right from Android Market on your phone. With the Videos app, available in Android Market, there’s no more waiting for downloads, syncing, or worrying about storage space. Simply sign into Android Market with your Google account, and you can rent movies from anywhere – the web, or your Android phone or tablet – and start watching instantly. You can also download movies to your device so they’re available for viewing when you don’t have an internet connection.
Also in the U.S., you can now purchase books from Android Market on your phone. Like movie rentals, books are linked to your Google account, so they’re instantly available across all of your devices – computer, phone, or tablet – without the need for wires or downloads.
You’ll be delighted to find we’ve overhauled Android Market to make it faster, easier, and more fun to discover great apps, movies, and books. We’ve created more space to feature some of the most interesting content of the week on the home page. We’ve added more top charts, with newer, more relevant items, and we’ve made it easy to swipe through these charts as you browse the store. We’ve also introduced new collections of great content, like staff picks and Editors’ Choice apps.
The new Android Market will be rolling out in the coming weeks to Android 2.2 and higher phones around the world. You don’t need to do anything - the update is automatic on supported phones. If you’re in the U.S., you’ll also be able to download the Videos app, rent movies, and buy books once you receive the new Android Market.
Your phone is about to get a lot more interesting! Enjoy the new Android Market.
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You can learn about it here
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-android-market-for-phones-with.html
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Here is the old 2.2 market
http://www.mediafire.com/?5816a7ujb556nvr
Downloaded and trying it out
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Thanks, just installed.
Soon gonna download it, just checked the review on youtube. The layout seems to be very catchy to me.
Here's the link for the video, check it out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pbo-d62ivY&feature=player_embedded
Downloaded and working on my Inc S running latest CM7 nightly. I really like the new homepage, very catchy. Big visual improvement over previous versions.
Seems nice
This isn't working for me for some reason. I installed the apk but it keeps saying "The application Market (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." Running cm7 nightly 19 on my HTC IS
nightly
johnoctubre said:
This isn't working for me for some reason. I installed the apk but it keeps saying "The application Market (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." Running cm7 nightly 19 on my HTC IS
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your running a nightly thats probably the issue as there experimental and thats why they are called experimental
Downloaded and installed OK.
Looks great, performed badly as it never offered me any updates at all today.
It was set to nut seemed to miss my apps thats there was updates out for.
Uninstalled. Try again soon
does anyone have the apk for the old market version? just in case i need to go back
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does anyone have the apk for the old market version? just in case i need to go back
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You can just uninstall updates in the application settings.
The new interface looks great... But is a bit slow on loading... Got update notifications just fine... Though the Update All button dint seem to work as desired
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OP please provide download link for the older version!
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WORKS Great!!!
Thanks a lot!
Amazing thank you
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Have to say I still like the version that comes loaded with the phone better, mainly due to speed.
old market
thiagofbrito said:
OP please provide download link for the older version!
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there you go
Anyone thinks that the interface is good, but it's lagging so much that makes you hard to download any applications / update your apps.
I mean I love the "Editor's choice" and "Staff's Choice" thingy, it makes it easier for me to download apps through their recommendation but it lags
Anyway here's the default android market.
flash it using ur EX4 or clockworkmod or whatever recovery you're using
Cheers !
thanks,downloaded and installed.
I found a link the other day, I don't have it currently but I can try to find it if someone wants, about a new Android Market. I want to install this but not without a file to reinstall my current Market. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Thread to get the new APK is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166152
it dosent really matter because i think android will be rolling out the new market so it will just replace it
I have been running it for the last three weeks. Visually it looks great and is alot better organized. If anyone would like the APK pm me your email address and ill send it to you.
Bobby
Icemans2k02 said:
I have been running it for the last three weeks. Visually it looks great and is alot better organized. If anyone would like the APK pm me your email address and ill send it to you.
Bobby
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Do you mean the APK for the new or old market?
Just install it. There should not be any problems. I've been using it for about a month now. Its great!
Alright. I just installed it. I think it's an awesome market. I was just afraid to lose the other one in case something was wrong with this one.
With Google made apps (market, gmail, maybe more... ) you can uninstall updates if something goes wrong as opposed to having to uninstall and find the old apk
menu>> settings>> applications>> manage applications>>all
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S.Meezy said:
With Google made apps (market, gmail, maybe more... ) you can uninstall updates if something goes wrong as opposed to having to uninstall and find the old apk
menu>> settings>> applications>> manage applications>>all
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Thanks. I would hit the thanks button but it yells and says I can only thank 5 times a day.
I have the new APK.
Just sent it to Scott!!
Updated OP. Added a link to get the new apk.
New Android Market!
I saw a new market app on the new Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1" yesterday and when I got home my market app asked me to agree to market terms and boom, I had the same market on my phone! I'd assume that this is the market you all are talking about. I would guess everyone will be getting it, it was even pushed to my Droid 1 that's just on WiFi at the moment. Thought it was pretty cool.
Just got the update yesterday....great update.
Movie Rentals eh?
So it looks like Google is launching their new movie rental service with this market update. I don't think I'll use it because I have Netflix, but has anyone tried that feature yet?
I watched "The Switch" with my girlfriend through google movies. It went really well, was cheaper than a lot of places, and it was basically a Youtube video. It had the typical controls and quality selection of youtube, and the picture quality was good. It was quiet, but many video services are, and that may be because of my computer. Overall, 4/5. Could have had better sound, but the quality was really good. Now just wondering if you can download those movies like you can normal youtube clips. Oh, and it doesn't play on rooted devices.
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m.ark said:
I watched "The Switch" with my girlfriend through google movies. QUOTE]
Google just launched their Videos App in the market. You can also view you on device videos through it and the interface and organization is pretty nice. The videos you rent can now be watch through videos instead of YouTube. You can also browse rentals through the app.
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I think he was saying it was a similar experience as using YouTube.
Sup Nation,
I am assuming this has been posted in other forums, but I bet there are people like me that only look at the Vivid, Raider, Velocity section of XDA.
But I thought I would post up a link to get the new Google Play app.
Google have renamed the "Android Market" to "Google Play"
It has a slightly different UI on the phone, and the Google Play Website has been updated too.
Here is the UPDATED VERSION link
The main improvement to the app: under the My Apps menu, you can see Installed and All Apps in a separate tab. This allows you to re-download any app you've previously tried and deleted, or paid for and uninstalled, bringing the functionality more in line with the desktop portal.
Enjoy people!
I liked the sound of Android Market better, but they both serve the same purpose so w/e
Im guessing this is only on ICS?
no.. I ran into it today on my stock vivid.. scared the crap out of me.. thought I DL something that will cost me.. haha
Its cool though.. I'm new to all of it.. but on their site it will tell you what program will work for your phone and it will send it to your phone and install it.. without any connection to your PC or home network.
A rose by any other name is still a rose.
DjSpunz said:
I liked the sound of Android Market better, but they both serve the same purpose so w/e
Im guessing this is only on ICS?
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Nope, it's a market update. I'm running Gingerbread and just got it the other day. Anyone have any idea why they decided to do this? It seems a bit unnecessary, and personally, I liked the Android Market a lot better. This just makes it seem like a game store for kids or something. I don't like it.
How do you think the new Google Play Store Search results on the web will effect the visibility/downloads of small apps.
SSCUBE said:
How do you think the new Google Play Store Search results on the web will effect the visibility/downloads of small apps.
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I think it's great and I'm sure it will have an impact. The question is how much of an impact.
Will people search Google for apps now or will they go straight to the Play Store app? I'm not sure...
For me, I always look in the store app first, but then revert to Google if I can't find the app I'm looking for. Regardless, it's another way for developers to promote their apps - especially with how saturated the market as a whole is.
That's a very fast port! Good job, you have accomplished that which many big corporations have trouble doing. More power to you!
about google play store search
Yes its always having the issues with new launched apps which not getting new sales only because of top ranked apps.
SSCUBE said:
How do you think the new Google Play Store Search results on the web will effect the visibility/downloads of small apps.
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tomed said:
I think it's great and I'm sure it will have an impact. The question is how much of an impact.
Will people search Google for apps now or will they go straight to the Play Store app? I'm not sure...
For me, I always look in the store app first, but then revert to Google if I can't find the app I'm looking for. Regardless, it's another way for developers to promote their apps - especially with how saturated the market as a whole is.
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