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Has anyone got a Currents apk for those of use outside the US?
Thanks in advance
Quick google search and wallah
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20114966&postcount=1
Currents FTW!
Thanks mklass Much appreciated, looks great as well.
I agree, The app is nice. Looks and works very well
Yep - thanks very much
Loving the look of Currents, I m going to blag my mate that it is a Nexus only app
Used it then I deleted it. Same stuff different package. I'll never understand the fuss over these kind of apps. Just go to the webpage itself.
Go to their webpage. Its a good quick access readin app. To go to the website you would have to open up 30+ websites which would slow the phone down and take a while to go through every site tab by tab
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Used it then I deleted it. Same stuff different package. I'll never understand the fuss over these kind of apps. Just go to the webpage itself.
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I see your point. I prefer the webpages as well, but some sites are way superior with an app like Currents or Pulse. Plain text for example is visualized paginated and perfectly fits every screensize. Pictures load blazing fast, even ICS browser is significantly slower.
Another big plus: it automatically makes the sites available offline. I know you can do that on the browser as well, but it's a lot easier with Currents.
I was a big fan of Pulse, but Currents is way superior! Working great on my GNex and Transformer and syncs between both devices just fine
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Quick google search and wallah
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20114966&postcount=1
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Thanks. The best thing is being able to right click that link, hit chrome to phone, and then watch it start downloading onto my phone. God I love the future.
Am I the only one that has some serious issues with this app on the Nexus? The text gets cut off in the middle of words on the right side and at the bottom side (along with the overlay of the bottom menu).
I can't post any links/pics yet...(add http) img190.imageshack.us/img190/3098/screenshot2011120902010.png
EDIT: Changing the language to english on my phone fixed this. Very weird...
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I see your point. I prefer the webpages as well, but some sites are way superior with an app like Currents or Pulse. Plain text for example is visualized paginated and perfectly fits every screensize. Pictures load blazing fast, even ICS browser is significantly slower.
Another big plus: it automatically makes the sites available offline. I know you can do that on the browser as well, but it's a lot easier with Currents.
I was a big fan of Pulse, but Currents is way superior! Working great on my GNex and Transformer and syncs between both devices just fine
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Meh. However, just because I respect your opinion more than others, I'll re download and give her another try.
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Meh. However, just because I respect your opinion more than others, I'll re download and give her another try.
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Lol
Tell me what you think about it then.
I, like the concept behind Currents, but I think I prefer the RSS view via Google Reader a little more. I like the ability to have items marked as read already so I don't have to think about where I left off the last time I opened the app. Also, I'm pretty sure it was just because of my first sync, but it seems to be a massive data hog.
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I don't really like it, it takes about an hour to sync..
How is the battery usage of this apps?
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I really like Currents, but I'm wondering how much data it'll use when I'm using it on 3G. I've set it to sync only on wifi, but don't want my allowance drained over one app.
The screen fault can easily be fixed without changing the language
Just change the fontsize to large and it fits. Somehow that works
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The screen fault can easily be fixed without changing the language
Just change the fontsize to large and it fits. Somehow that works
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Probably you have to use "large" fontsize because of the GNEx's high resolution display.
Don't suppose anyone could upload version 1.0.1?
I'm hoping they fixed the slow data-heavy syncing.
Edit: nevermind, found it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20536930&postcount=126
I saw a demo online comparing s voice to google voice search, and of coarse for 95% of the things google won no contest, but I was surprised that s voice could say update twitter and give a message and work, where google could not do this at all yet. Just wondering if they are planning on it being able to do basically everything the other can but better?
You mean Google Now? I believe it comes with every phone/tablet that has JB. If we get JB on the S3 then we will get Google Now, unless they disable it so we become stuck with garbage S Voice.
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You mean Google Now? I believe it comes with every phone/tablet that has JB. If we get JB on the S3 then we will get Google Now, unless they disable it so we become stuck with garbage S Voice.
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We already have google now on the s3. Works rather well
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We already have google now on the s3. Works rather well
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I think OP is referring to have more control with Google Now like specific app or hardware controls.
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I think OP is referring to have more control with Google Now like specific app or hardware controls.
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Yes this is what I meant. Again if you look online for demos one of them shows that it works well, but still does not have full control or access to all apps and such, it literally gives an error that the feature is not working yet. I can only assume since it gives that actual error that they are planning on it having this ability soon, which makes since.
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Yes this is what I meant. Again if you look online for demos one of them shows that it works well, but still does not have full control or access to all apps and such, it literally gives an error that the feature is not working yet. I can only assume since it gives that actual error that they are planning on it having this ability soon, which makes since.
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That feature doesn't appear to be available on any phone just yet, it just brings up a google search.
I dunno, I tried Google now and really didn't find it all that great. I couldn't launch apps or dictate what I want done on the app. s voice has been pretty solid for me.
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Judging from the recent i9300 international JB leak, it looks like we will have access to both S-Voice and Google Now. So for those who prefer one over the other, it looks like SGS3 users will be able to use either which is good news. I was hoping that Samsung wouldn't remove Google Now from the JB rom when it comes out and so far looks good
I kinda hope they just put the ability to control apps in Google Now, I would not want to have to swap from one to the other just to ask a question, then swap to the other to launch an app. Might as well just launch it manually if your gonna have to do that each time. S Voice is only better for this one thing, ask it anything that requires it to look on the web for the answer and its slow as hell, Google Now is the best for this now, better than siri, so add in the app control and its the king.
I hope with the official JB release coming out soon we will find out for certain if Google Now will have full app controls like s voice.
S voice six because its developed by vlingo who IMO was the worst assistant app... I have the note with paranoid android 4.1.1 and Google now is awesome..until someone ports it to your device I recommend assistant from the Google play market
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Hey guys.
Just out of curiosity, do you use Google Now? And if you do... What do you use it for?
I have never once used Google Now. I have never had a time where I needed to use it. Perhaps some of you could potentially give me some ideas by stating why or why don't you use it?
Thank you!! - MBQ
(If this thread takes off, I'll make a poll)
I haven't used it for anything specific either besides showing it off to my iPhone user friend. It beats her siri 9/10 times when we were looking for specific answers.
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EVOSerb said:
I haven't used it for anything specific either besides showing it off to my iPhone user friend. It beats her siri 9/10 times when we were looking for specific answers.
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Another reason to love Android.
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Don't even use it................................
I use it only by mistake, when playing some games.
It could be a great app, but it is slow and not usefull in France for now...
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Don't even use it................................
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Why?
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I like being able to get to the weather quickly or being able to track sports scores easily. So I use it everyday. I just set my home key long press action to open voice commands and I love it! When paired with mic'ed head phones it's powerful.
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Yeah I use it all the time, at least once a day. My most common use is to find out the weather, I usually ask if it is raining outside before I ever get out of bed. I have the iPad too so I've gotten to pit Now vs Siri, and like everyone else's results: Now understands me better, is faster, and has access to much more information than Siri. Probably my second most common use is asking about movies - running time, cast, etc. Another thing I love about now is it brings up my tracking info for stuff I buy on Amazon. If I lived in a high traffic area I would definitely get some use out of the traffic (delay) feature.
My one complaint right now is that it doesn't know or recognize SEC teams.
(Alabama fan - ROLL TIDE)
I think that Google Now has full potential only in 'Merica and Great Britain. Maybe Germany. It's a great tool, but not useful in most conutries because it is not supported at all. I wish in Croatia got like 50% of it, In my case, I use only the search
Thanks for your guys' input. I didn't realize how handy it is!! should I start a poll?
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i use google voice (the siri stomper) all the time but i have google now turned off. im not busy enough or mobile enough for it to be useful to me right now
I use it for weather, setting dates, searching for apps(326), definitions, finding places to hangout at, and directions back home.
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I did at first....then I forgot all about it.lol
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Nope. Hardly used it to begin with, and since I disabled it the partial wakelocks caused by NetworkLocationLocator have dropped significantly.
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Why?
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I see it as a battery hog, had that bad impression back during 4.1, not sure whether it changed.....
NO!!
My understanging: useless feature.
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The search part of it I use quite regularly.
It's pretty fast to press home and slide up to do a search regardless of which app you have open.
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No, I tried but couldn't get used to that and a lot of features are made to us citizes, so, I have it disable.
Hi,
I use Google Now quite often. Switching to Google Now from anywhere in the phone swiping up on the home button is extremely nifty. The way I have it set up, it usually displays weather and transit information for nearby transit stops, which lets me know when I should leave home to catch the bus & whether I should be taking my umbrella with me or not.
Also, if you set it up correctly, if I have looked up a restaurant on Google Maps on my laptop, when I leave home and switch on Google Now, it automatically opens up direction/navigation to the restaurant (or any other location you search for). I was surprised the first few times it happened, but now I love this feature.
Another, favorite feature is if you have an appointment in your Google Calendar, with the exact address mentioned in the location of the appointment, Google Now just pings me indicating that its time I leave from wherever I am, so I can make it to my appointment in time, and of course, it tells me what my next appointment is and also transit details.
I also use Google Now to set quick reminders for example: Google set a reminder in 20 minutes "Take the beer out of the freezer" and Google sets an alarm for 20 minutes for now with the text as "Take the beer out of the freezer"! Perfect-o!
Besides, always use it for simple searches and conversions: how much is 20 pounds in kilograms, etc.
Last, but not least, Google! Open "App Name" launches whatever app you select.
All the time to keep track on weather sports, location, activity, and currency when I travel abroad
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I know this is a more Android M general topic, but i hope some of you guys know the answer.
The google now on tap is only supported with English as the main language on the phone, you know when a multilanguage support update will come? have tried to search a little bit for a answer, but did not find anything.
Thanks for answers
Google Now on Tap is a garbage gimmick. Does anyone actually have it enabled?
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Google Now on Tap is a garbage gimmick. Does anyone actually have it enabled?
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I think everybody does. It's on by default. You just have to actually use it.
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EeZeEpEe said:
I think everybody does. It's on by default. You just have to actually use it.
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I used it. It was worthless. It was like doing a Google search for what you want except you don't get what you want. Save some time and just type or talk what you want to know, instead of trying to rely on Google to read your mind, which it can't do.
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I used it. It was worthless. It was like doing a Google search for what you want except you don't get what you want. Save some time and just type or talk what you want to know, instead of trying to rely on Google to read your mind, which it can't do.
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It's new. Of course it'll have things to work out. Just like anything else Google puts out. It's worked more often than not for me but definitely not 100%.
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It's pretty rubbish at the moment, I agree. But actually it's not so different from Google Now when it launched, which also lacked much utility (the weather card tended to be the most useful thing it produced). It had a lot of potential and I feel the same way about On Tap, so hopefully it will deliver in the future. For now, meh.
I would love to use it dispite the lack og functionality. It seems like something that can be very usefull when it works, and after what i have seen is it easy to search in google if the sugestions isnt helping.
So Google rolled out the Google Assistant feature for our HTC 10, and I've got to be honest, I don't particularly care for it, seems to have less functionality compared to Now On Tap.
Anybody else have any opinions or commentary regarding the new Assistant rollout or know how to switch back to Now On Tap?
Cheers
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threetwentyfizzle said:
So Google rolled out the Google Assistant feature for our HTC 10, and I've got to be honest, I don't particularly care for it, seems to have less functionality compared to Now On Tap.
Anybody else have any opinions or commentary regarding the new Assistant rollout or know how to switch back to Now On Tap?
Cheers
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If the Now On Tap you're referring to is the old function (press and hold then Google page pops up) then that's what i want
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I like the new one better. never used old one much to be honest. new one seems to do more though, on the old one when I told it to open a app or something else, most the time it would just bring up google search. assistant actually will open and close the app.
I think you can go back by uninstalling google update?
There's a build.prop option you can change to revert to Now on tap...
ro.opa.eligible_device=true (Change to false to disable Google assistant)
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If the Now On Tap you're referring to is the old function (press and hold then Google page pops up) then that's what i want
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You might be thinking of the previous Google Now, like back in the KK days?
I use Nova Launcher, and I custom mapped a swipe up gesture on the homescreen to pull up Google Now. Seems to be an easy workaround for the functionality in the "good old days" lol.
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I like the new one better. never used old one much to be honest. new one seems to do more though, on the old one when I told it to open a app or something else, most the time it would just bring up google search. assistant actually will open and close the app.
I think you can go back by uninstalling google update?
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It may take me some getting used to. My biggest criticism, is now having to talk to your phone "Siri style".
I personally found the contextual screen scanning function in Tap to be very useful, a major step forward, as opposed to now having to talk to, and ask your phone questions.
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There's a build.prop option you can change to revert to Now on tap...
ro.opa.eligible_device=true (Change to false to disable Google assistant)
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I tried looking for that build.prop value and could not seem to find it in there. I'll scan it again more thoroughly and will report back
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threetwentyfizzle said:
I tried looking for that build.prop value and could not seem to find it in there. I'll scan it again more thoroughly and will report back
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It was in the RR nougat rom I was using.
Used it for a while now too...
You could try adding that line to it in hopes that it still works.
If anything, try setting main language to English (US Virgin Islands)
Use flar2 button mapper and have both assistant and now on tap.
I would like to know if there's a way for us 10 users to get the U Ultra sense companion
I saw somewhere that soon it will be available, but dont know where....
I can't stand the assistant. I use google now all the time to search for things by typing them in. I'm also a big fan of the cards showing me weather, travel, sports, stocks and news all on one screen. The assistant that replaced it only allows you to interact with your voice, which is something I have zero interest in doing. The most I ever used the Now on tap voice controls was to set alarms or reminders.
I uninstalled all updates to the Google app and it returned to the classic Google Now functionality. If they ever try to force the assistant on me more than they already have I might seriously consider an iPhone.