Hello fellow windows developer.
I guess I'm not a frequent poster but I need your help!
I need your feedback on my latest Windows 8 app: Kickstarter Browser. The thing is, I just got it release just to have a initial release but I need feedback on it. It's easy to feel satisfied with your app because you are familiar with it. I do have a general idea where I want to go with the app (adding twitter share, add favorites) but as far as GUI I'm not really sure. So any critic is welcome to just post here, perhaps even screenshots if there is anything specific you want to point out. If you have good things to say you can also review it windows 8 store. (Please do not post reviews/low stars saying it's bad, remember this is just my first release and I will improve it over the coming months using your feedback and then you can give a proper review ) If you give me feedback which I'll use to improve the app I will, if you want, add you to a thank you list in the App description.
As far as adding, login/pledging from the apps etc. there are no official Kickstarter API and the API I'm using is Very restricted.
Anyway, please give me feedback and I will be very thankful.
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hmm, well I tried to install your app but the MS store is insisting that I am not connected to the internet, it worked fine 2 days ago on the same connection and I am clearly on the internet right now. I'll have to takes its suggestion of trying again later.
Picture looks alright but I cant see myself using the app if I'm honest, I just dont browse kickstarter. If I can get it to download I will pop back with something more useful to you
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hmm, well I tried to install your app but the MS store is insisting that I am not connected to the internet, it worked fine 2 days ago on the same connection and I am clearly on the internet right now. I'll have to takes its suggestion of trying again later.
Picture looks alright but I cant see myself using the app if I'm honest, I just dont browse kickstarter. If I can get it to download I will pop back with something more useful to you
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Thank you for trying and thank you for giving me you 2 cents on the screenshot, hopefully you will be able to download it soon. I am at hard work to bring another release of this app within two-three weeks, but I do hope some more people would give me their opinions.
Update
I've made an update for this app. Though I have not received a single piece of feedback.
This time I bring the ability to see videos in the app and to search through descriptions of projects to find specific words (This is something the normal kickstarter.com website cannot do). I also updated to GUI to look much better and fixed bugs, you can find the app update here:
Please download, try it and give me some feedback.
Thanks.
Nice! Just gonna give some friendly feedback here: first, it would be nice to have the spotlight words in the top-left clickable, so I could select technology or whatever. Second, the tiles for each result could use a little more modern. By this I mean separate each tile a little, get rid of the rounded effect, and maybe make the background for each tile the project picture. Other than that, maybe some more background colors on the app would help. But really, nice work!
Thanks
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Nice! Just gonna give some friendly feedback here: first, it would be nice to have the spotlight words in the top-left clickable, so I could select technology or whatever. Second, the tiles for each result could use a little more modern. By this I mean separate each tile a little, get rid of the rounded effect, and maybe make the background for each tile the project picture. Other than that, maybe some more background colors on the app would help. But really, nice work!
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Wow, thank you. It was very observant of you to notice the kind of "Rounded effect". I have taken your advises into consideration for my next release. I will be releasing a Halloween update within the next few days and will post here when it is certified and live. Thank you SO MUCH. You are the first to give me some suggestions, and I've asked for help on quite a few forums.
The next update will have many new features I hope you all will enjoy.
Update!
Well, you could say I really buckled up last night and started my code, because here is the halloween update!
I focused on customization and user experience this time. The change log follows:
-Changes in version 1.2.0-
Big GUI update
Multitask support added (view video while using other apps)
Added tool tips
Added FAQ to project description
Significantly improved search times when searching through descriptions (by 20 percent)
Search now list projects as they are found (not when search is done)
Added settings for spotlight
- It's now possible to add/remove and enable/disable individual spotlight categories (found under settings)
Added the possibility to to favorite projects
Added favorite page (accessed by swiping down from top or right click the top of the screen)
Removed crash bug when no internet connection
Anyway I hope you all will download it and try it (and tell me what you think). I will be taking a one week break from coding Kickstarter Browser to recharge my batteries and get inspired to do some more work.
Update
I hate how it feels like I'm spamming/bumping my own thread but I just want to keep you guys updated and hopefully get more feedback from you guys!
So I've just got the post-Halloween update certified. Change log:
Revamped start screen
Added playback controls (Play, stop, mute, video time bar)
Added video full screen playback
Added sorting projects in search
Added backgrounds
Added browsing categories in search screen/start screen
Squashed bugs
So this is the first update based on feedback from users and feedback I've asked for from various forums. One point of feedback was really important. The user felt that when you first start the app you are welcomed with a screen with a huge gap in the middle. So I made the middle part dedicated for browsing through categories and all the searching should be done through the search screen. Another user told me that the app doesn't bring anything new to the table in terms of searching and finding, so I added more search options. The third big feedback I got was that the app was boring, colorless and not nice to look at, so I reworked the layouts and made it possible for the user to change background color/add background image. The last feedback I did take into consideration for this update was that the search screen was a bit confusing and that the video playback lacked features, so I rearranged the search screen a bit and added video playback features (it now has play, stop, mute, full screen and a timeline)
So you see, I use the feedback I get to make the app better, please keep it coming and I will possibly implement it.
Thanks
Live tile update
I guess you all know what this post mean by now.
I've just release update 1.2.5. Inspired by another app this update brings the ability to create live tiles of projects to have them on the system's start menu screen and keep track of projects. Change log:
Added more backgrounds
Added ability to create live tiles of projects
Added all subcategories to browsing
Refined browsing
Fixed bugs
Added Help/FAQ to top appbar
Moved settings to top appbar
Thanks
This is the last update this year. Well, it's a few updates since I last posted but I thought I might as well post now
-Changes in version 1.2.7-
Revamped most pages for a more unified look
Fixed FAQ/Description load bug due to changes of kickstarter.com
Removed "find atleast xx projects" slider
-Changes in version 1.2.6-
Separated browse and search, added browse screen
Made search faster
Fixed bug where background color wouldn't load
Many minor bug fixes and clean up code
Related
Beta Cab (0.8) available here: http://rapidshare.com/files/198951161/DNP_0_8_Beta.cab
All,
Dock-N-Play (DnP) is a "Craddleware" application that detects when your phone is craddled and on external power. If so it launches a "animated" today screen that provides a clock, email, current weather and appointments along with... wait for it... an animated background! This is one of those - "WOW that's neat... can I get that for my phone?" impress your co-workers applications. I have posted a few screen shots. My hope is a small community will help create animations to share with others. After the initial release in WVGA I will create a VGA version for others (likely not QVGA though - sorry)
The next release (after this one) will include some more options to:
- go full screen,
- assign quick-launch programs to front icons,
- change clock to completely transparent, semi transparent or fully non-transparent
A later release will add assignable quick launch icons to the middle of the screen for things like GPS navigation, Phone, Locking etc
Here are a few preview screens:
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Blessing one and all
Andy
Video here: http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4422400/11856834
Beta Cab available here: http://rapidshare.com/files/198951161/DNP_0_8_Beta.cab
Some known issues! {beta}
I believe this will only work on English ROMs... the next release will fix this. Setting location for weather requires "blind" typing or use of something like My Mobiler... also will be fixed. Please feel free to create your own animation skins but be forwarned that I will be making minor changes to the config.ini and txt files to accomodate needed internationalization changes. The next major release will include a PDF guide for creating skins but I'm guessing many will be able to just look and edit existing sample files. Also current CAb does not allow/display option to load to storage card... as soon as I figure out why I will fix this too
Please enjoy and know that fixes/enhancements will be forthcoming
Wow...very nice indeed.
One request, can this app have a lock feature?
Sounds Great, Hope It Goes Well, And Keep Us Updated
Incredibly nice idea, I'll definately test this out once you release the beta. Cheers!
try to make it run in fullscreen and take advantake of the hd's resolution.
thanks, and great project.
Great job...
Looks very good.. keep up the good work looking forward to test it
Can we have a youtube preview ? 'cause the picture previews doesn't really give us an idea of what it is like to have an animated background
I'm rebuilding my dev box with Windows 7 and watching the Superbowl... I'll put a video on my blog tomorrow and add a link to the first page.
Looks like a really great idea! Looking forward to testing it out, keep it up!
an Idea
abeery, what about an option to turn Touch HD into a picture frame ?
i.e full screen picture slideshow.
Good Luck to you and all Developers!
Some quick comments and answers
Added video to first link
Animations can be created by end users so picture frame possible
Full screen an option I will add but not use myself because I need full notication task bar icons for work
i love the idea!
what i would like to see in this app is a three mode function(or more).. for use in the car, home and office..
lets say i get in my car and i dock the phone on its holder, a screen will pop up with 3 big buttons that say "Car" "Home" "Office"
i click the button Car and the car menu shows in screen.. maybe it has a big clock a big "Call" button a Button to launch my GPS app etc..
when i receive a phone call in Car mode a screen should pop up with some nice buttons to answer or reject the call.. maybe a photo of the caller etc!
Now for the "Home" and "Office" modes what you already developed seem to fit
cheers!
I love this idea... Let me play with it and see what I can come up with... may end up being a version 1.5 release but I will do it.
abeery said:
I love this idea... Let me play with it and see what I can come up with... may end up being a version 1.5 release but I will do it.
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no rush no rush..
UNmexed, fantastic ideas to add to an already fantastic idea. This is exaclty what I've been looking for, hopefully this will lead to us being able to use our WM devices as Windows Sideshow type desktop extensions........definitely going to be loading the beta~!
abeery said:
I love this idea... Let me play with it and see what I can come up with... may end up being a version 1.5 release but I will do it.
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Brilliant work can't wait finally something to show off to the iphone boys.
Will we be able to get rid of the bottom "curtain" and make the clock smaller in order to see more of the background?
Maybe make the clock background transparent instead of white so that more of the beautiful animation background can be seen.
Beta Cab now available
Wow thanks will give it a try
Thanks a lot for your idea and work
I like a lot the idea of umexed +1
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This is the development and support thread for pTasks. If you have any other enquiry, please contact me via PM or email.
- Are you using pTasks and have noticed something in the translation that can be improved? You can become a member of the pTasks Translation Team and help fix it
Send me a PM with your Gmail/Google username and the Language you want to translate to. You will receive an invite for editing privileges (you can edit/view the translation spreadsheet at http://bit.ly/8jT1j1)
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Nice. Task Apps have been sparse.
Cheers mate. Will try now and let u know.
Can we request additions?
Feel free to do so. As I said above, there are no guarantees that I will ever implement them, but it might give me an idea what to do next if I ever find the time.
Screenshots please?
Ruudfood said:
Screenshots please?
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screenshots now added!
Not sure how I managed this already!
Added a note, then went back to edit title, confirm save box appeared behind onscreen keyboard, hid keyboard and the confirm change popup disappeared and app crashed.
Other than that, nice simple app.
kinnyfaifai said:
Not sure how I managed this already!
Added a note, then went back to edit title, confirm save box appeared behind onscreen keyboard, hid keyboard and the confirm change popup disappeared and app crashed.
Other than that, nice simple app.
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I am indeed able to reproduce this. I will be uploading a fixed version soon.
pangel83 said:
I am indeed able to reproduce this. I will be uploading a fixed version soon.
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New version uploaded!
That was quick. Will try again!
I reckon the only thing this little app needs is to be added as a tab in manila, that'll make it perfect!
kinnyfaifai said:
That was quick. Will try again!
I reckon the only thing this little app needs is to be added as a tab in manila, that'll make it perfect!
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Unfortunately this is quite difficult and beyond my ability... Hopefully at some point HTC will redesign Manila with plug-ins in mind. Until then... we can only bug them to do it!
Other languages might be a good addition
Thought this would have a Manila look and feel. Still, good work.
Shame you're going to end development here as I know a lot of users would like a more workable and full-featured task management in Leo.
Priority levels and due dates are now included in the new version
pangel83 said:
Unfortunately this is quite difficult and beyond my ability... Hopefully at some point HTC will redesign Manila with plug-ins in mind. Until then... we can only bug them to do it!
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I hope HTC will open manila up a bit more to the devs. I know in theory how to do it, but it's a lot of work like you say. If I had the time I might have a bash at it. First job will be to tweak the layout xml (mode9). Anyways...
Very nice app! Maybe you could add a simple category editor and the possibility to pick a category from a drop down box when you edit a task.
I like the layout.
appelflap said:
Very nice app! Maybe you could add a simple category editor and the possibility to pick a category from a drop down box when you edit a task.
I like the layout.
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Categories for the time being are generated automatically based on what can be found in tasks... A nicer editor is my current priority though
A really nice application. Congrats. I would love to be able to use selected text options in the edit field (long press in the memo box) so I could copy, cut and paste. This is something I really miss and everybody too.
Additionally it would be great if you could scroll with your finger not using the vertical scrollbar but directly in the text (just like you can in Message Compose in Manila)
Great app.
Great!
Hi All,
This app looks simple and spot on in my mind. Cannot imagine why HTC has left out task capabilities in HTC Sense (and why the standard today plugin task app in windows mobile is so basic)... anyway: this would make out the perfect fit for me, IF it had possibility to filter out future tasks (so that only todays due - or overdue tasks would be shown). Great work anyway!
... but "please please" as for the filtering option
/Lars
Some of the requests are now implemented in the new version
kinnyfaifai said:
I hope HTC will open manila up a bit more to the devs. I know in theory how to do it, but it's a lot of work like you say. If I had the time I might have a bash at it. First job will be to tweak the layout xml (mode9). Anyways...
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Oh my, not another tab in Manila! Information about tasks on the Home tab that is clickable and allows to launch an appropriate application is the way to go for sure.
Hi there,
one of the first things when i received my new HD2 was to look for a PSN-Trophy-Viewer. To my surprise i did not find one, so i decided to build my own.
This is a very early version and will as such have bugs and missing features. Also, even though you can specify when to download infos, there will be traffic that may cause additional costs for you - depending on your network plan.
Still, if you would like to test my first Windows Mobile App, i would appreciate feedback and feature-requests.
The app needs CF3.5 and is created with the help of the excellent SenseSDK by eboelzner
Current Features
- Watch your rank and trophy-details (no PSN-password required!)
- Watch trophy-overview per game
- Watch trophy-detail per game (due to trophy-source hiddens are still missing even after achieving them - only in detail-mode, overview works fine)
- add friends and see and compare trophy-stats
- downloading of thumbs for each trophy (0.8)
- recent trophies (0.7.8)
- credit screen for SDK! (0.7.8)
- an icon and startlist entry (not perfect but in 0.8)
Planned Features
- bookmark trophies you want to tackle
Known Bugs
- some trophy names and/detail descriptions may cause the app to crash (please post)
- some games are truncated after apostrophe-signs
- some gamethumbs are not identified (please post those cases)
- sometimes on switching connection type the app may crash
===========================================
EDIT: June 2nd 2010 - 0.7.4
- fixes several crashes - at least improves stability
- autodownloads avatars if image was not available when adding friend
- several more games are shown (ACII, RDR, FIFA10, +) [NOTE: If you have already downloaded the game info and have broken data, go to settings and enable 'always download game info' under temporary settings. This will force the app to refetch the gamedata - please post games that are still broken]
- thanks to sergio76 the app should now have a shortcut (it appears under 'Applications' for now - will be fixed in the next release)
EDIT: June 26th 2010 - 0.8
- fixes several smaller bugs
- downloading of trophy thumbs is now possible
- again more games fixed
If you feel like donating, here's the button. Of course it is not required. This is a free app!
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This is a great idea! Thanks
KUV1977 said:
Hi there,
one of the first things when i received my new HD2 was to look for a PSN-Trophy-Viewer. To my surprise i did not find one, so i decided to build my own.
This is a very early version and will as such have bugs and missing features. Also, even though you can specify when to download infos, there will be traffic that may cause additional costs for you - depending on your network plan.
Still, if you would like to test my first Windows Mobile App, i would appreciate feedback and feature-requests.
The app needs CF3.5 and is created with the help of the excellent SenseSDK by eboelzner
Current Features
- Watch your rank and trophy-details (no PSN-password required!)
- Watch trophy-overview per game
- Watch trophy-detail per game (due to trophy-source hiddens are still missing even after achieving them - only in detail-mode, overview works fine)
- add friends and see and compare trophy-stats
Planned Features
- downloading of thumbs for each trophy
- recent trophies
- bookmark trophies you want to tackle
- credit screen for SDK!
- an icon and startlist entry (so far you have to start it from the install folder -sorry!)
Known Bugs
- some trophy names and/detail descriptions may cause the app to crash (please post)
- some games are truncated after apostrophe-signs
- some gamethumbs are not identified (please post those cases)
- sometimes on switching connection type the app may crash
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Thanks Nice Idea Here is a cab that installs With the Icon a made for you if you like it use it and a shortcut on startmenu/Applications.
EDIT: UPDATED THE CAB NOW INSTALLS WITH THE ICON.
Nice! I have been looking for something like this for ages! Good luck with your development
Thanks alot for this app, its a really awesome one, I have also been looking for an app to see my trophies myself, but was never really able to make an app...So thanks, would like to see the bugs get fixed btw (alrdy had a crash trying to see my AC2 trophies)
Great App!!!
PS3 all the way great app and will be posting any bugs.
Psn: Rammstein874
Dude, where is you donation button this is soooo F-ing handy no more slow XMB to view your T-phies.
This seems to be very cool but I can't seem to get it working. I'm on Chucky's GTX (WM 6.5.x ROM). The app quits after a few seconds and it says that I Need NETCFv35.Messages.EN.cab.
Where do I get that? Isn't it the same thing as the NETCF v35?
The program doesn't create a shortcut nor does it have an icon? Any fix for this?
Thanks a lot.
finally an app for PS3 Trophies on Windows Mobile.
got paypal ?
BTW any warhawk / RDD players in here ?
Hey guys, I'm glad you like it. There will be an update tomorrow. Hopefully with Icon/Shortcut for good.
So far you can use Sergios Mod - that is the same like my app but with icon.
As far as this 3.5 Message is concerned, all you would gain from installing it is a better error-message - so don't. The update will fix a couple of crashs and a few games that had issues with information display.
I will also add a donate-button to the first post later. Of course, ypu don't have to donate.
Great app! ..though upon installing this app on my HD2 i get no program shortcut. where am I supposed to launch it from?
As i wrote in the first post, there is no shortcut yet. Download Sergios Mod, which adds a shortcut. I hope to have mine in in tomorrows version.
does ur app work for the TP2? i downloaded ur app but when i go into it whats shown is just a sample.....
SAMPLE is the predefined PSN-User. Just go to settings and set the PSN-ID to your ID and it should download your data.
Hi guys, I know i promised an update for today but currently i am having weird connection problems, so i will delay the update to tomorrow.
Right now, more games show without error. No game should ever crash the app but throw an error in the worst case. Some other crash-issues have been fixed and in the case that avatars could not be loaded on the first try, the app will try again later...
looking good!!
I am assuming the app is not able to download all of your friends because it does not sign into the playstation network?
If you would like I will post a link to this thread on my playstation id app on facebook... currently I have 20,000 users and growing!
(http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=203720519608)
Unfortunately I will be getting the htc evo friday so I will not be able to play around with this app after then.
You are right, the app does not sign into the PSN. I really did not want to have anyone use his PSN-password, since most of us have credit card info in there and even though i would of course not misuse your data, putting your password anywhere else but into the PSN always feels risky. So it will not automatically fetch your friends. You can however add them manually.
Feel free to post about the app on facebook.
The new version works well for me and will definately be posted today.
will do! thanks!!
are you going to get on the android side of things?!
it would be cool to see if your friends were online or if they are playing a game!!
I struggle with these scenario's with my app on facebook. I wish playstation would code their site differently!
keep up the good work
Unfortunately i have no Android-device so i can't build an app for it.
I would definately love to show the Online-Status and the Comment of everyone, but since SONY does not have an API it is really difficult to get any data anyway.
New version is out. Please check the first post for the download.
Enjoying new release.
Thanks
Hello,
The app is composed of 3 main screens:
1 panorama containing
- "my daily" : the incoming episodes. with buttons to mark episodes as acquired / watched. orange is for "aired" blue is for "acquired"
- "manager" : to manage favorite shows / add shows to favorites
- What's new : a random selection of the last updated shows.
Here are a few screen caps :
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White theme
1 other panorama containing the details on a show :
and a page containing details about each episode.
Off course, settings and "about"
it shows the number of episodes aired since the last launch of the app
video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3sh6jF4t6o
This app has been released in french, english and spanish, german should come soon
Data about episodes and shows are available thanks to tvDb.
V1.3 :
- language bug fixed, you can now look for a show in your native language (if supported by tvdb)
- show posters can now be saved to your picture library (they make excellent lock screens)
- diverse other improvements
http://www.dwilin.com/
Hey man, looks pretty good.
One thing that popped out at me: The refresh/sync button in the first set of screen shots. It looks like it will be a bit hard to hit (I've got fat fingers ). For an end users point of view it would probably be better in the application bar (although it may look a bit lonely there).
just my twocents
hello
Thanks for your answer !
it's a good suggestion, we will take care of this tonight
ps: video is (finally) working
youtube tag doesn't work?
Looks good. I really like the fact you get info on every episode of the show. It would be cool if would add reminders and live tile notifications of upcoming episodes. If that was added I'd pay $1.99 and if not $.99.
It is a nice app either way, but it would be a hard sell for more than 2 bucks.
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I had one of these types of apps in progress before I just gave up on it due to not really feeling like finishing it. One idea that I wanted to integrate into mine, but never found out if it was possible was something like a calendar sync. You hit the button and bam, it will add it to your calendar to remind you which night a certain show might be premiering or returning to TV.
thanks yor your answers,
for the calendar, we wanted to do so, but no api is available in WP7, the only possibility was for us to access the users gmail account and send reminders in.
But it implied storing personal connection data, and we don't like that.
If new apis are available in new wp7 updates we will probably check it out
for the live tile, I think it will be in a V2
Looking good. Was actually looking for an app like this. I assume it will only show the original airdates in the country of origin? Would it somehow be possible to let the user add a custom day of week, so they can check what shows are on that day?
Hello
We originally wanted to convert airtime to the users timezone, but we don't have the "original timezone' information on tvdb.
For your other question : I didn't really understand what you mean.
(or maybe?) : you would like to see what airs on tuesdays for example?
or for a specific date?
Let's say I've added Big Bang Theory to my watch list. In the UK this show is on a Wednesday, so I'd assign that day to this show. Someone else might be watching the repeat on Fridays, so they pick that day instead.
Then somewhere in the app, I could check what's on each day of the week and if I looked on Wednesday it would list Big Bang Theory and any other shows I've flagged for that day.
It wouldn't have to have to say what episode or anything (no dates or times either), just that the show is on. Like a reminder and personalized TV guide.
I think it would be a great feature considering the fact that most shows air on different days around the world.
Appologies if this is already covered in the app, I didn't see it in the screenshots or video though.
Protip: Please add a notice in the app saying something along the lines of "All data provided by TheTVDB.com" and "if you enjoy our services and can afford it, please show us by donating" linking to our Donate page.
Also be advised there will be an official TheTVDB client in the future, with interactive functionality - i.e. ratings, personalized recommendations and so on. You've done some good work here though. If there are any API calls you feel could be optimized for mobile, do let me know (some have already been re-written specifically for WP7, although they are still in private testing).
Hello,
there is already the "about" section containing informations and links to tvdb. (I contacted Scott about this app)
News :
we added the live tile functionality!
If a new episode airs, the live tile will be updated.
Hey Devs...Can I be a beta tester for this app?
youmeus said:
Hey Devs...Can I be a beta tester for this app?
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I'd love to be one too!!!
Lol I actually thought the App had been released and searched for it...
Ugh I'm liking this app alot (Manga!!!!!) and I'd like to know if you guys have a time frame or any new developments
As for price, most might disagree with me.. But I do value the effort developers put towards their apps, and I am not afraid to go as far as $4-5 depending how fast updates and the application works. It's a service to us and an income to you ;-) Hopefully lol.
Hello,
We are currently tweaking the app to make it as fast as it gets and once it's done, it will be sent for validation to microsoft.
thanks for your replies.
ranucci said:
Hello,
We are currently tweaking the app to make it as fast as it gets and once it's done, it will be sent for validation to microsoft.
thanks for your replies.
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Thank you very much, I am really looking forward to it. Best wishes sir!!
A free/lite version would be nice!
Hello !
This week end was productive !
Trial / lite version will be available (limited to 3 favorite shows and no time limit)
The last freezes are gone.
Globalization works well ! (French and English for the moment, we should be able to do Spanish and German)
Thanks for your posts !
Good news. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to this app. Hope it's out soon.
What is the marketplace ETA?
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Hey
Ducking out of coursework for a minute to write this post.
I've constructed a little hack using fiinix's custom tile system. It's actually super simple, where it loads generated data in for tiles, pins them, and then upon loading, redirects the user to the app.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
It's a little glitchy and could use some improvements, but I figured I'd get it out before the holiday season Feel free to share any thoughts, comments, bug reports, etc., and feel free to share themes here, too.
As for the source, I don't have it packaged up currently, but if anyone wants a look, let me know and I'll share it. Nothing fancy.
Here's the links:
Download: http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/themes_for_windows_phone_first_release-12-12-11
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=audIpFTqUC4&feature=player_embedded
Delta Theme
Let me introduce you:
The Windows Phone 7 Delta Theme.
This Theme is based upon the Photographs of ... myself. So basicly I tried to bring several new aspects into the design of Windows Phone without ruining it with odd-looking glass effects etc.
Hope you like it!
Shameless-Advert: As stated above, Photographs are done by myself, check my portfolio at klaus-widraw.de.
To download the xap visit the theme thread.
Cheers.
It's really well put together, however there are a couple of things wrong
No Large Tiles (eg Calender)
No Email Tiles (Individual or Linked)
Some System Tiles are Image Less (eg Office)
CruciasNZ said:
It's really well put together, however there are a couple of things wrong
No Large Tiles (eg Calender)
No Email Tiles (Individual or Linked)
Some System Tiles are Image Less (eg Office)
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Working on adding some system items and larger icons. Biggest issue here is email, which we can't seem to find a way to link to, as it's on a per-account basis, and we don't know the tokens for them
i have this program on my device but i cannot open any of the applications that i applied this theme to. Is this normal or have you not implemented this?
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i have this program on my device but i cannot open any of the applications that i applied this theme to. Is this normal or have you not implemented this?
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Not normal. Did you make sure to add /_default to the GUIDs?
Just so I make sure I hear this right your app basiclly just launches itself right away? Also does this mean when I press the start button what is really happening is i am being directed to the homescreen and then the homescreen is directing me to your app?
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Just so I make sure I hear this right your app basiclly just launches itself right away? Also does this mean when I press the start button what is really happening is i am being directed to the homescreen and then the homescreen is directing me to your app?
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...No?
This is the actual homescreen.
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...No?
This is the actual homescreen.
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LOL. that would be a homescreen in layers and I immediately thought of....
Shrek: [peels an onion] NO! Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers.
[walks off]
Donkey: Oh, you both have LAYERS. Oh. You know, not everybody like onions. What about cake? Everybody loves cake!
Shrek: I don't care what everyone else likes! Ogres are not like cakes.
Donkey: You know what ELSE everybody likes? Parfaits! Have you ever met a person, you say, "Let's get some parfait," they say, "Hell no, I don't like no parfait"? Parfaits are delicious!
Shrek: NO! You dense, irritating, miniature beast of burden! Ogres are like onions! End of story! Bye-bye! See ya later.
Donkey: Parfait's gotta be the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet!
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anyway, can't wait for the next version with fixes. The background image spanning over tiles is Parfait. thank you!
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LOL. that would be a homescreen in layers and I immediately thought of....
anyway, can't wait for the next version with fixes. The background image spanning over tiles is Parfait. thank you!
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I've been.. trolled? Or more... ogred
Anyway, new version with fixes is up. Rush job, but it should clean up most of the common issues.
Lmao ok I understand now. On a differnt note if I install this app and then unistall it will it remove all the custom tiles I have. Also is the xap file just the one theme you select.
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Working on adding some system items and larger icons. Biggest issue here is email, which we can't seem to find a way to link to, as it's on a per-account basis, and we don't know the tokens for them
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Cheers for the reply, that's unfortunate regarding the Emails. Perhaps you should focus on linked inboxes. Just say the Themes only support fully linked email boxes.
The commands for linking should make it easier to locate the app (at least in my mind it would oO)
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i am not sure what you mean? can you explain?
ok, just tried this but I am having problems. I can apply my own background image to the default theme, however when I click "Background Theme" and add an app from the market I get the app but as soon as I add one single app, I cannot apply a background image. When I get out of this window and back to main, nothing changed. Still shows the default. Shouldn't it now show the newly added app and the arrangement I made under "Background Theme"? It doesn't.
When I add an app from the main window and remove apps it works fine. I cannot reorder apps though. When I then open "Background theme" to reorder what I just added and apply a background, I only see the default list. I can add a background and it's applied to the main window, however the app order is from the default and my added apps are at the end of the list. I cannot re-arrange in the main window. Again, as soon as I add an app in "Background Theme" I cannot apply a background. None of the apps added on that level are reflected in the main window.
Several times now I added my apps in the main window and was able to apply a background, however the tiles and apps in the main window reverted back to default as soon as I applied the background. I give up for now.
I am clearly missing something.
Never mind, just saw this post by Joe on Jaxbot's site.
"As of now, you have to manually add them to the "customs.txt" file in order for them to become default when making a new theme."
first off, ten thousand thanks for this, and second of all, does anyone have a link to where I can download the wp7 default app tiles (just the tiles in .png form) in the many different color schemes of wp7? a google and bing search yielded nothing useful. Thanks again!
what about the homebrew live tiles?
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first off, ten thousand thanks for this, and second of all, does anyone have a link to where I can download the wp7 default app tiles (just the tiles in .png form) in the many different color schemes of wp7? a google and bing search yielded nothing useful. Thanks again!
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try search for metro icons
deviantart.com could be a good place to try
My first attemt on skinning tiles
To bad we cant do live tiles and double tiles yet...
Hmmm who can make Office icon theme for WP7? I'd like all icons like Office icon.
I mean background.
Jaxbot, shocked to see that you haven't received more "Thanks" for this. I just added my daily limit
Looking forward to version 2 no rush! It's great to see that this actually works.