Re: [android-discuss] Re: What markets to publish app?

2009-11-16 Thread Abdul Mateen
Well, Al Sutton. I will greatly appreciate if you could improved the UI Effects used in your site + Android client. To be honest it is dull, and do not attract, after Google Market I will vote for AndAppStore because it is better than SlideME. On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 2:36 AM, Al Sutton

Re: [android-discuss] android market on my phone

2009-11-16 Thread Abdul Mateen
Hi, Al Sutton, what do you offer in anti-piracy stuff for Android Applications? On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 2:32 AM, Al Sutton a...@funkyandroid.com wrote: It's a piece of proprietary software that Google controls the distribution of so you can't simply download it. You can, however, try one of

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread arnouf
Hi Thomas, Validated = your application must work correctly on an Archos 5 IT : good resolution screen, no Google Api use, no sensor use, no phone use, no vibrator (on appslib.com you can find all specification). That's all. Your application must be a real application or widget (not a

[android-discuss] Re: Android repo is down ?

2009-11-16 Thread arnouf
I tried this morning, it's still lthe same problem :( On 16 nov, 08:24, Al Sutton a...@funkyandroid.com wrote: I pulled the eclair source shortly after it was released, but I'm now seeing a similar thing (I'm UK based). I guess it may be overload due to people trying to grab eclair, so it's

[android-discuss] Re: I can't git sources!

2009-11-16 Thread arnouf
yes sorry... On 16 nov, 08:21, Al Sutton a...@funkyandroid.com wrote: This is already being discussed in   http://groups.google.co.uk/group/android-discuss/browse_thread/thread... Al. -- * Looking for Android Apps? - Tryhttp://andappstore.com/* == Funky Android Limited is

Re: [android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread Tobias Eisentraeger
Hello Arnouf, Thank you for the clarifying words, are you by any chanche a representative of Archos or AppsLib? Thanks, Toby On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 1:58 PM, arnouf arnaud.far...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Thomas, Validated = your application must work correctly on an Archos 5 IT : good

Re: [android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread Al Sutton
Arnouf, There is absolutely no guarantee that if you follow those rules you will definitely get a coupon. There is a section which lists Definition of a functional Application that can be validated. (note the use of can be validate, not will be validated), and there is a clear statement that

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread niko20
H the problem I ran into is it doesn't appear that they support paid apps yet?? -niko On Nov 16, 7:06 am, Al Sutton a...@funkyandroid.com wrote: Arnouf, There is absolutely no guarantee that if you follow those rules you will definitely get a coupon. There is a section which lists

[android-discuss] Re: Get a free Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android (8GB) if you publish an app on http://appslib.com

2009-11-16 Thread niko20
I have another dumb question In order to Optimize for Archos devices, don't I need some specs? I haven't searched just yet. But for example, they have a 5inch screen at 800*480, but what is the pixel density, etc? Also, do the devices have a microphone? What media APIS do they support, etc. Need

[android-discuss] Re: Get a free Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android (8GB) if you publish an app on http://appslib.com

2009-11-16 Thread Lee
I'd also love to know if we have to explicitly correct for that extended status bar (which doesn't show up in my emulator, anyone else ?) The dearth of developer information is pretty appalling actually, you'd think they'd create some reference info *before* having a developer contest. Maybe

[android-discuss] News and Weather Standings: 11/16/2009

2009-11-16 Thread Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru)
Since the demise of Cyrket and AndroidStats, I've been manually keeping track of one category. Standings for the top apps: (overall) Weather Channel 2 Usa Today 28 WeatherBug 39 BBC News42 AccuWeather 85 Cnn Mobile Web 109

[android-discuss] MapView vs Google Static API : Zoom Levels differ

2009-11-16 Thread waterbed
Hello, I have two ways to get map pictures from my application : First way by calling buildDrawingCache() from the MapView object managed in my MapActivity the second way is by using the Google Static API . WIth the same GeoPoint I get two different results because zoom level scale of MapView

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread Thomas Riley
Hey al, I guess your right on that secret limit of vouchers available, hence why I spent most of the weekend, porting, turning and testing :) @Arnouf Hey man, thanks for the clarification. I assume when they validate the app they give it archos approval ? Or is that something completely

[android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Thomas Riley
There are actually a few tech sites complaining about the android market at the moment. Lets hope the Goog are listening. http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/11/16/does-the-android-marketplace-need-a-desktop-client On Nov 16, 1:35 am, Mark Murphy mmur...@commonsware.com wrote: HeHe wrote:

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread arnouf
@nico20 : paid apps should be authorized at appslib on the beginning 2010 @ On 16 nov, 14:29, niko20 nikolatesl...@yahoo.com wrote: H the problem I ran into is it doesn't appear that they support paid apps yet?? -niko On Nov 16, 7:06 am, Al Sutton a...@funkyandroid.com wrote: Arnouf,

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread arnouf
@Thomas Validate is mile this apps works correctly on Archos. That's all. They test your app on their device. On 16 nov, 17:11, Thomas Riley tomrile...@googlemail.com wrote: Hey al, I guess your right on that secret limit of vouchers available, hence why I spent most of the weekend, porting,

Re: [android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Maan Najjar
A good idea would be making good Market website so users can browse applications and install them on Google Account. The OS when synchronizes, will automatically install any apps selected via the web. At least a website would be easier to update and deploy. Developers can make links to their

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread Thomas Riley
Ok, thanks for your help. I hope I get a voucher. Would love to developer for the mega high res 4.8 screen in the future, but if im to do that, I need some real hardware :) On Nov 16, 4:16 pm, arnouf arnaud.far...@gmail.com wrote: @Thomas Validate is mile this apps works correctly on Archos.

[android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru)
Cyrket had a pretty good one until it was shut down. Too bad. I hope Jay can work it out with Google to get back online. -John Coryat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Discuss group. To post to this group, send email to

[android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Thomas Riley
What actually happened to cyrket? Google ask for it to be pulled? On Nov 16, 4:48 pm, Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru) cor...@gmail.com wrote: Cyrket had a pretty good one until it was shut down. Too bad. I hope Jay can work it out with Google to get back online. -John Coryat -- You

Re: [android-discuss] official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Agus
I think Google should open up the Android markets by providing an proper API . On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM, HeHe cnm...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/15/android-market-app-store/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android

[android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru)
From what I understand, a DDOS algorithm was introduced into the market system that caused Cyrket and any other site that used their device account to access the market to be shut off. Currently, the only way to access the market data is to simulate a valid device making calls to the market web

Re: [android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Cédric Berger
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 18:15, Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru) cor...@gmail.com wrote: From what I understand, a DDOS algorithm was introduced into the market system that caused Cyrket and any other site that used their device account to access the market to be shut off.

[android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Thomas Riley
Thats sucks! Maybe google should hurry up and get their desktop/web market solution to us all before they destroy the 3rd party options we use! On Nov 16, 5:15 pm, Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru) cor...@gmail.com wrote: From what I understand, a DDOS algorithm was introduced into the market

[android-discuss] Re: official Android Marketis a total joke

2009-11-16 Thread Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru)
androlib obviously pulls from the market but they do so only occasionally, probably once or twice a week and store the results in a database. Cyrket's real value was the real time reporting and the use of the market's popularity ratings instead of Androlib's own thought up approach. It's more

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread Thomas Riley
Ok, time to add to the confusion again: I posted the app, and notice its now available to download on the AppsLib app (I installed the APK in the emulator :p ). Does this mean the application has been validated? I think this because the contest page says ARCHOS will email to the developer

[android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread strazzere
Validated refers to a flag set on apps as Archos Approved. They say, wait approximately three weeks until you application has been submitted, to see if your application is approved. In Appslib, hit the Archos button on the top left, and you will see only Archos approved apps. I've also been

Re: [android-discuss] Re: The Archos AppLib store.

2009-11-16 Thread Tobias Eisentraeger
Can someone email me the apk? I get 404s since days. On 17 Nov 2009 06:28, strazzere str...@gmail.com wrote: Validated refers to a flag set on apps as Archos Approved. They say, wait approximately three weeks until you application has been submitted, to see if your application is approved. In