Android Useful Apps

[faniebraai]

Yes, I have my local music arranged in folders, so its easy to just select a folder and play all.
I normally use power amp, but Android Auto only supports the Play Music app.

ooohhh, ok. I actually use Play Music as my music provider gotcha

 

[faniebraai]

Meh

remember the purpose of android auto... it's basically to replace the in car entertainment head unit, so it basically uses your phone and apps and present a car friendly interface

 

[Kloofvreter]

remember the purpose of android auto... it's basically to replace the in car entertainment head unit, so it basically uses your phone and apps and present a car friendly interface

I can do all I need on my car's console or steering wheel. Music is streamed via Bluetooth form PowerAmp.

But I get what you are saying. I don't know what else I was thinking it could do

 

[Bryn]

I can do all I need on my car's console or steering wheel. Music is streamed via Bluetooth form PowerAmp.

But I get what you are saying. I don't know what else I was thinking it could do

Audio over Bluetooth is very average in quality. Android Auto with a cable is a big step up, especially if your phone is a recent flagship with a decent DAC.

If someone already has an in-car system with an excellent sat nav system, contact syncing, intuitive audio player etc. then there is minimal benefit to using Android Auto. The huge benefit of AA is that you can buy a double din colour screen aftermarket head unit for your car that doesn't have much in the way of features other than Android Auto, which aren't nearly as expensive as top end head units. Suddenly your car has killer sat nav, audio playback, dialling features, Google search etc.

 

[faniebraai]

I see the latest TuneIn Radio app now has support for downloadable podcasts. Nice.

 

[Bryn]

I see the latest TuneIn Radio app now has support for downloadable podcasts. Nice.

Wtf? Who doesn't use Pocket Casts for podcasts on Android?

 

[DragonMolester]

Wtf? Who doesn't use Pocket Casts for podcasts on Android?

Me, Doggcatcher FTW

 

[Bryn]

Me, Doggcatcher FTW

I'd agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.

 

[Awesum]

Why pay R20k to spec satnav on a new car when you can use Google Maps, which also has the bonus of live traffic routing.

 

[faniebraai]

Why pay R20k to spec satnav on a new car when you can use Google Maps, which also has the bonus of live traffic routing.

goddamn, now i'm blerrie jealous

 

[Park@82]

goddamn, now i'm blerrie jealous

Time for a new car

 

[faniebraai]

Time for a new car

if I knew about this, I would've picked a radio better when I recently bought a head unit for my mini

 

[faniebraai]

Allo 3.0 introduces chat themes, suggested stickers and emoji, and Fantastic Beasts stickers

First up are chat themes, which were hidden in the code for Allo 2.0 and could be activated with root access. Now they are official, with a large variety of included themes to choose from. You can also use the monochrome mode in Allo 2.0 to make reading messages a bit easier.

Next is 'Smart Smiley,' which is a new button next to the send button in chat. Tapping on it will reveal suggested emojis and stickers, based on the contents of your message. Google claims most users only send about 3% of all available emojis, which isn't surprising when Unicode has implemented over 1,000 emoji. The idea is neat in concept, but I'm not sure how often this will actually be used.

Finally, there are now stickers from the much-hyped "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" film. The stickers mostly feature characters from the film, and they look particularly well-done. Google has already added wizard fun to Search, Maps, and Daydream, so it's no surprise to see these stickers.

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[spiff]

Guys apologise if I missed the link.
I'm looking for a printing app.

My ****ty SGS3 mini only prints to Samsung printers.

Thanks

 

[faniebraai]

Guys apologise if I missed the link.
I'm looking for a printing app.

My ****ty SGS3 mini only prints to Samsung printers.

Thanks

which printer do you want to print to? There is a HP Print app.

 

[spiff]

which printer do you want to print to? There is a HP Print app.

Yes it's a hp

 

[isie]

Guys apologise if I missed the link.
I'm looking for a printing app.

My ****ty SGS3 mini only prints to Samsung printers.

Thanks

google cloud print? (if your printer is compatible)

 

[saor]

google cloud print? (if your printer is compatible)

Can also cloud print to any printer so long as it's connected to a PC.

 

[spiff]

Ok so I downloaded t the hp app - both of them cause apparently you need both?

Gees but what mission just to print.

Thank guys

 

[Dread789]

I have a hp printer but can't print off the wifi and any device except a pc, and the printer does support wireless printing.