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^ interesting... thank you

^^ Aside from Flipboard, I don't think I've used any of those apps on Android.... and damn, that Video Klik apps is crazy.... like it wants to take over your system and eat your brains crazy..... systemd crazy!!

Android's "all or nothing" permission system is the main reason why I've given up on the platform.

Only app I have seen is BBC, the rest god knows :)
Craaaazy :D

A new messaging/VoIP app. I like that it allows sharing SoundCloud and Youtube. No idea how secure it is, since it was launched today.
Here's the article I got the news from. Promises end-to-end encryption, which really doesn't mean squat if you think about it - two dudes with cup-n-string can also get end-to-end encryption as long as they speak Urdu or Icelandic - but we'll see. Available for both iOS and Android.

A different take on the un-loved calendar. Not released yet. I signed up for the beta.
http://dialsapp.com/

You can hear the backstory here.
http://www.redditblog.com/2015/01/upvot ... ories.html

^ Wow! Seems like a great step forward, if they can pull it off, that is. Signed up and looking forward to it.

I'm one of those people that lives and dies by a Calender app these days, and one of the biggest reasons I remain on iOS is Fantastical. No other calendar app out there comes close. Lets hope Dials gives them some competition.

Best app ever!!
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id349855874?mt=8

^ That is funny, I'd wonder why it's only running a 2.6 kernel, but nice.

periscope app from twitter - WTF?
Weird.

^ can be a good thing if used the right way - streaming news in real time. The day it was released, people were streaming that fire in New York as it happened. Of course, it's only a matter of time before some knob decides to give us a live show of him jacking off.

+1 for pushbullet
Google keep - I would like to find another list manager that would let me use voice to create and edit lists, that would sync my desktop, laptop, tablet and phone.

gutterslob wrote:^ can be a good thing if used the right way - streaming news in real time. The day it was released, people were streaming that fire in New York as it happened. Of course, it's only a matter of time before some knob decides to give us a live show of him jacking off.

that's the thing, no guarantee of content. Imagine seeing a loved one burning to death in said fire...
Sure a 'report' button, but it's a live stream, once reported might be gone - Not to get all 'daily mail' I watched a dog walk - some guy in bed with some chick, with his clothes on - an apartment in the south of france. and a cat in Honolulu, which was OK, but for the crappy comments. I think the broadcaster turned it off in the end.
Feels a bit like hi-jacking someone's phone just waiting for something to happen, or watching someone elses holiday tapes, with no frame of reference.
still might liven the mornings up a bit, streaming some weirdness.

Late, I know, but I'm gonna try gslob's Strava soon. Now that I've been into running for a while, le'ts see if what I can get out of it. :)

^ Strava huh? Lately I've been using them a lot both in my job and my hobby. We made a people tracking app for a bike race event, some of the data we use is from Strava / Garmin gpx as well as its REST API. Their (Strava's) API is super complete, that's all i can say.

I'm into running these days as well, to get in shape.

I need to fix my phone on the arm now, or something like that. And something to keep my glasses steady while running and working out. But then, hopefully, I'll be ready.

Strava is the biggie I only use it for the live SRM (stride rate per minute) with the use of this pod https://www.milestonepod.com there are better but I doubt cheaper. Milestone has there own app that you can connect via Bluetooth and get your run metrics. I also have Google Fit on my phone it automatically tracks walking, running and riding. Its simple and does its job.

Snapped this earlier this week when I switched my pod over to the new shoes.
Altra Torin 3.0 - Altra Torin 2.5 400miles

I've been biking with the twins in tow, literally. extra 30Kg to pull. Family comes too usually. Wife even bought a new (cheap) bike.
we are members of the National Trust, which is a fairly unique thing for the UK (instead of hideous inheritance tax rich folk could give their estate to the masses in this National Trust) and there are three within 20mins of us with nice cycle paths. I've lived around here for 20ish years and not seen all of each estate yet.

So yeah apps I guess I should install google fit, does one need an extra device? I guess I'll find out :)

GekkoP wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 01, 2018 12:47 pm

Late, I know, but I'm gonna try gslob's Strava soon. Now that I've been into running for a while, le'ts see if what I can get out of it. :)

Fwiw, I mentioned Strava almost four years ago (yeah, this thread is so old most of the App Store links I posted don't even work anymore) and while I still use it to burn matches (for cycling, Strava's challenges are still without equal, imho), the stock fitness apps on Android and iOS have gotten better over the last couple of years, so you might not even need it for the usual jog.

wuxmedia wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:30 pm

So yeah apps I guess I should install google fit, does one need an extra device? I guess I'll find out :)

No not needed I have been using it for 2 or 3 years now. One thing lacking on Google Fit is the social side of things. One other thing to mention that is nice about apple vs android phones is that apple has a Rf chip and android very few maybe the high end Samsung or Google Pixels, I haven't looked in awhile. What does all that mean is no standard HR monitor. That is a bit of a bummer and why I still always where or ride with a Garmin.

EDIT:
https://www.wareable.com/sport/the-best ... nd-devices