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One thing Google needs to improve - Podcast integration

I love ICS, especially for the small things like the Google Music controls on the lock screen (even the secure lock screens). but, it makes their podcast app Listen look even more dated than it already was.
i know there are quality third part podcasting apps, but you guys think Google will touch this soon? Will they add features like speed control, drag-able organization, and quick controls on the lock screen? Or will they finally integrate podcasts into Google Music?
Anyone have any insight?

As far as I can tell, Listen is dead. A good replacement which I use is Pocket Casts. It's well worth the low price.

BeyondPod has my vote for best podcast Manager.
I just have it use my Google Reader feeds to transition from Listen.

MrTek said:
BeyondPod has my vote for best podcast Manager.
I just have it use my Google Reader feeds to transition from Listen.
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Beyond Pod is what I use as well. Not a real polished app but definitely gets the job done. Easy to setup and can automatically download new podcasts and delte old ones from storage.
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What makes BeyondPod so much nicer than Listen? I mean i'm open to paying for a great app and such, but Listen has yet to demonstrate any huge flaws that I've felt the need to replace it.
Very curious what has made others dump Listen/pay for a replacement.

i love listen but since labs has been shut down so is further development of listen. i still use it though. im just very used to it.

Just use Pocket Casts best app on the market for podcasts and they have just amazing support team,,,, amazing support team... I can't say it enough.

I do a lot of podcasts and have tried them all, the one that works great for me is dogcather
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I agree, Dogcatcher is awesome.

AdamUpNorth said:
I agree, Dogcatcher is awesome.
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Its 'doggcatcher'
Yeah my favourite too. If anyone has tried windows phone 7 you'll know what good podcast integration is.
I think it needs to be integrated into Google music. Maybe their working on it.
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+1 for DoggCatcher
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another vote for doggcatcher.

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+1 for DoggCatcher
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I love it too. I just wish I didn't have to keep it alive when running on Bluetooth to make it pause on disconnect.
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gadzooks64 said:
I love it too. I just wish I didn't have to keep it alive when running on Bluetooth to make it pause on disconnect.
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I heart Doggcatcher too.
BTW, mine pauses when I disconnect my bluetooth.

+1 for beyondpod
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kindiboy said:
Just use Pocket Casts best app on the market for podcasts and they have just amazing support team,,,, amazing support team... I can't say it enough.
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I got it for free via Amazon's App Store promotion. However I feel bad for getting it for free now. Apparently, Amazon asked them if they wanted to be a part of the Free promotion; Amazon gave them a bunch of numbers about why this would be good for pocket casts, how it would increase sales overall, yadda yadda yadda. Well after the promotion, they obviously had a TON of new users (all of whom did not pay nor did Amazon pay PocketCasts), but they really did not make any money and instead had to find ways to support all these new users. With that said, I probably never would have downloaded (and tried) the App, so while I didn't specifically give them money, I recommend it all the time and encourage users to buy it. I'm super upset that Google cancelled updates/support for Listen but I can at least hope that 3rd party developers such as pocket casts can cash-in.

gadzooks64 said:
I love it too. I just wish I didn't have to keep it alive when running on Bluetooth to make it pause on disconnect.
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Try, preferences, headset, pause audio.
This might be what your after.
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So sad that Google doesn't support Listen anymore.
I've tried almost every similar app but I always go back to Listen for one reason: no other app lists podcasts by date/time added.
I hate the way some apps place the number of unlistened items next to the podcast's name, forcing you to check every item individually. I just want a single, chronological list.

qman66 said:
i love listen but since labs has been shut down so is further development of listen. i still use it though. im just very used to it.
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Listen was abandoned long before Labs was axed. The affiliated Google Groups page was forsaken by the developers 12+ months ago.
This is especially curious since Google Analytics must show how widely used it is.

streaming to Xbox360 UPnP apps

I have run into an frustrating issue as of late regarding streaming music from my s3 through my xbox using the built in music player. What is happening is the music player will randomly pause while streaming, requiring me to press the play button to get it going again. This is not being caused by incoming messages or calls. I don't have voice enabled. Keep wifi on is also enabled.
Strong wifi signal through entire home. Running frosty Jb v7.
If it's a player issue whats the best alternative? I tried a few from the play store 2player, bubble UPnp, poweramp , winamp. They either have ****ty interfaces or act just as wonky.
Maybe I am just not understanding the tech of it. I turn the xbox, tv and stereo on. Then push the icon on my music player(see attached photo) and it starts streaming through the xbox. I thought it was pretty slick until it started acting up on me.

I'm getting the same thing. Happens more often when I put the phone on shuffle.
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mt3g said:
I'm getting the same thing. Happens more often when I put the phone on shuffle.
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Possibly a custom kernel issue? No idea, just a thought. I know they can cause things to not work properly sometimes.

Was on stock. Good thought though.
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I tried bubble UPnP for a while.. didnt like the interface to begin with.. I want to go to artist then sort through various albums. It did work however until the program itself began freezing up and not retrieving my files. So that was a no go.

I am stock. Am I able to stream music as well? Or do I need a particular rom ...Assuming you guys figure this out.
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MikeJennni said:
I am stock. Am I able to stream music as well? Or do I need a particular rom ...Assuming you guys figure this out.
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Can be done on stock as well. Its a built in feature, just need to have a wireless(wifi) capable tv, xbox, or ps3 (maybe some thing else like adapters) pretty sure anything DLNA capable. And phone and Device need to be on same wifi.
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How are you guys are to do this?
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adracup said:
How are you guys are to do this?
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+1
Enlighten please
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MikeJennni said:
I am stock. Am I able to stream music as well? Or do I need a particular rom ...Assuming you guys figure this out.
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I did it on stock very easy. If you have Xbox, as long as it's on, your good. If you are watching Netflix, it will stop what you are watching. You have to use a stock samsung app. I just go through my gallery, find a pic or a movie, choose it, and there is an option which looks like a monitor with a couple of hornizontal arrows going through it. This doesn't work for streaming something on a website or whatever. If it is a file already saved to your phone it will work. All you have to do is go to the picture, or start playing the video, tap the screen and on the top you will find that different icon. Again, you have to have your Xbox ON or it won't show the icon. For Xbox it is cool because you could start watching the video or pic on your phone and want to say to everyone, HEY< WATCH THIS! and with one click it goes.
You can also connect it to work with PS3 but it only works as a media server. Meaning, with Xbox, you can decide, hey, I want to watch this on the Xbox now! With PS3, you have to search for the file and THEN, play it. It's not such an immediate action.

[APP REQUEST] Tablet to Phone

I love tablet talk, but I have some thing else I would like. The one thing I would love is for an app where I can actually call through a bluetooth connection to my phone. Tablet talk allows you to initiate the call,but you can't hear/talk through the tablet. I have a portable charger for my phone so I just keep it plugged in all day with wifi tethering on, and it connected to my tablet with bluetooth. The N7 can hold its power all day and its big screen and fast processor makes it a great device. But the only problem is, is when I get a text, I use my N7, when I need to look something up, I use my N7, but when I need to take/make a call, I have to pull out my phone. I would love to be able to do it all with my N7.
Anyone up for the challenge? I think a lot of people would get this app.

Tablet talk allows you to have a blue tooth headset connected so you can make calls from the tablet and have it come through the headset.
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Kearkan said:
Tablet talk allows you to have a blue tooth headset connected so you can make calls from the tablet and have it come through the headset.
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That's not what I want. I hate Bluetooth headsets.
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GROOVE IP works great for me Bro you might can try it I have it with a combination with GOOGLE VOICE and it works for me with BT and just coming out of my NEXUS 7 but I will tell you Bro you will have to play around with the settings in GROOVE IP because of echo but once you get that figured out you will be straight GOD BLESS YOU BRO if you need any help just hit me up by the way I'm totally stock not rooted or anything and on 4.2 with a 16gigger again GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. FORGOT TO MENTION I ALSO HAVE GOOGLE TALK
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Tablet Talk does not output audio to a headset connected via Bluetooth to the N7, but will if the headset is connected to the phone.
Limitation of Android outputting audio on the tablet according to the creator of Tablet Talk...
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clay347 said:
GROOVE IP works great for me Bro you might can try it I have it with a combination with GOOGLE VOICE and it works for me with BT and just coming out of my NEXUS 7 but I will tell you Bro you will have to play around with the settings in GROOVE IP because of echo but once you get that figured out you will be straight GOD BLESS YOU BRO if you need any help just hit me up by the way I'm totally stock not rooted or anything and on 4.2 with a 16gigger again GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. FORGOT TO MENTION I ALSO HAVE GOOGLE TALK
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What is with the way you talk? This is some odd form of english that makes very little sense.

...Groove IP (free)
...what I think that fellow is trying to say (in some abstract, Ebonics, web-geeky sorta-way) is that Groove IP is the way to go. There is a free version (with ads) in Google Play; this is what I use.
However, with Groove IP, you'll need a Google Voice number (i.e., Google.com/voice).
Just get yourself a number and then log into Groove IP with your Gmail address and you're good to go!
You almost don't need a cellular phone, anymore; just wi-fi!
P.S., People in the comments in Google play moan that they can't text in Groove IP; although you can't make calls in Google Voice, you can text through their app.

Well to you guys with a IQ that registers 1million GROOVE IP +GOOGLE VOICE +GOOGLE TALK =HOME MADE PHABLET LoL ha ha ha like I said it works for me Bro GOD BLESS YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!
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I guess I'll just do it this way, I was worried that Android Limitations (I thought we didnt have those damn things anymore, ) would stop this from working, but I do have a Google Voice number and my N7 is always connected to the internet, so I will do this.

...so, how'd it go?
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AFAinHD said:
I guess I'll just do it this way, I was worried that Android Limitations (I thought we didnt have those damn things anymore, ) would stop this from working, but I do have a Google Voice number and my N7 is always connected to the internet, so I will do this.
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Yeah Bro sorry for my lingo LoL ha ha ha I can see how you where like WTF but anyway I really hope you get it working for your self take care and GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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[APP] XBMC on GN II

The folks at XBMC just released their newest version 12.0 "Frodo" Beta 2, and it's working great on our Galaxy Note 2. I though I'll share it with you guys, especially those who familiar with XBMC. Anyone interested can download the apk here http://xbmc.org/download/
Screenshot:

This is awesome. With HDMI out, I now have a portable Media center. No need to run it off of my PC.
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Awesome. Great catch! My only issue with it is that it doesn't seem to want to detect the S-pen. For instance, when I was adding my media paths took out the s-pen to tap the folders and nothing. No screen tap detection. Anyone else having that issue?
Also, it took me a second to locate my external SD. Selecting external media actually takes you to the internal "sdcard" I had to go root filesystem, storage, extsdcard. My first Samsung device (been a HTC guy since the blue angel) so perhaps this is the norm but throwing that out there for those who may not know.

I can confirm that s-pen doesn't work with this app. But nonetheless, its still a great program. Since this app is still in beta, it could only get better.
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. I dont see android listed as an option anywhere. Ok sorry I found it . Thanks for the link mayne . Good catch

Yes indeed a very useful media app!
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Downloading now, looks interesting, so.
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This is pretty nice, and I like how it basically makes your Note 2 look like a media center. Well organized and easy navigation.
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Geeked out my wallpaper, had to uninstalled for now.
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Sick!!! This is what I've been searching 4, thanks dude. I just have one ?. How do I change the subtitle on movies?
I'm watching a movie I need subtitles 4 n the subtitles in the movie is a language I don't understand. Any help will b appreciated, Thanks again.
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Connect to SMB share in XBMC
How do I connect XBMC to video files on an SMB share on my network?

X-Box Media Center
DMen81 said:
Sick!!! This is what I've been searching 4, thanks dude. I just have one ?. How do I change the subtitle on movies?
I'm watching a movie I need subtitles 4 n the subtitles in the movie is a language I don't understand. Any help will b appreciated, Thanks again.
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In case you didn't find it- it's all in the setup...
For anyone who may not know xbmc stands for:
X-Box Media Center (of which it was(/is?) originally a port)
There are tons of add-ons you can install. Getting it fully setup can become an on-going evolution.
By hooking your device up to your TV & running this app you can essentially cancel your cable subscription and replace it with xbmc
There are also some additional skins & add-ons which can be found & downloaded elsewhere with a regular browser and installed from within the app (meaning: you can't get to everything that is truly available for this app from within it, although there's plenty available there...)

AuralArch said:
In case you didn't find it- it's all in the setup...
For anyone who may not know xbmc stands for:
X-Box Media Center (of which it was(/is?) originally a port)
There are tons of add-ons you can install. Getting it fully setup can become an on-going evolution.
By hooking your device up to your TV & running this app you can essentially cancel your cable subscription and replace it with xbmc
There are also some additional skins & add-ons which can be found & downloaded elsewhere with a regular browser and installed from within the app (meaning: you can't get to everything that is truly available for this app from within it, although there's plenty available there...)
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Cool, Thanks bro but I figured it out. With a simple google search I found that it is in audio settings not subtitle.

Thank you for sharing.
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Looks really clean. Like the layout and all.
Anyone know how to access stuff on external sd card?
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rwoodr said:
Awesome. Great catch! My only issue with it is that it doesn't seem to want to detect the S-pen. For instance, when I was adding my media paths took out the s-pen to tap the folders and nothing. No screen tap detection. Anyone else having that issue?
Also, it took me a second to locate my external SD. Selecting external media actually takes you to the internal "sdcard" I had to go root filesystem, storage, extsdcard. My first Samsung device (been a HTC guy since the blue angel) so perhaps this is the norm but throwing that out there for those who may not know.
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Wow. I actually remember reading that now lol. Thanks.
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Love this app been using xbmc for some time dont get any better
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I just updated to RC3. For the first time I can stream the Sumo Basho (tournament) live on my android device. This is a big deal for me. I have been fiddling with this for about a year.
XBMC is awesome! Will definely buy this when it hits the play Store.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

If anyone is interested. If you download navi-x add on. You can stream movies from anywhere.
Heres the link
https://code.google.com/p/navi-x/downloads/list
Basically go to system in xbmc, then add ons, install zip, find the navix zip file/install it. Next go to programs, tap navix and enjoy.
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What do you use Multi-Window for?

I really want to use multi-window, but I just can't imagine a scenario when it'd be useful!
Do you use it? Which apps do you use together?

I use it to make iphone users jealeous.

WhiskeySlx said:
I really want to use multi-window, but I just can't imagine a scenario when it'd be useful!
Do you use it? Which apps do you use together?
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I use it for playing Ingress, so I can have the scanner up while chatting with my teammates.

I constantly watch YouTube vids or I'm on fb at work. Comes in handy if I get txt messages
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I almost exclusively use it for text messaging while doing something else.

Ahhh! Texting! Yeah I'm interrupted by hangout chats a lot - I'll definitely give hook this up w hangouts/GV in the bottom pane!
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HKSpeed said:
I use it to make iphone users jealeous.
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+1 same here!

YouTube and any texting app I have enabled for it. Fb or other stuff too.
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Great for media consumption while doing other things like texting or something.
I use the it more as a shortcut tool than actually running two apps at the same time tho.
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K_esco said:
I constantly watch YouTube vids or I'm on fb at work. Comes in handy if I get txt messages
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I second this motion to quickly respond without interupting my video watching mate sweet feature indeed
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relldroid said:
Great for media consumption while doing other things like texting or something.
I use the it more as a shortcut tool than actually running two apps at the same time tho.
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It makes it super easy to get to LastPass. :good:

Just found A new use.. While using Google maps, and streaming audio to car stereo have Google music on the other screen.. Works nice
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I tried enabling multi-window to use with any apps but it's not working. Anyway I'd use it for a lot of multi-tasking, like watching a Netflix documentary and taking notes, or playing a game and watching a video, etc. Mostly media/texting.

Ditto on LastPass.
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