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sjeon89 Jul 19, 2010 8:45 pm

I do not have android, as I have BlackBerry, but my younger brother does have one of the android phones and he absolutely loves it. I have seen his many applications and my favorite one is... GPS system ^:D

BiziBB Jul 20, 2010 8:18 pm

Does any Android owner here use Trapster or something similar? [Link to it here] .
The NSW Govt this week introduced secret, mobile speed cameras operated by Redflex.
This has been a revenue raising exercise for VIC and likely many US states where Redflex has similar revenue raising (hidden speed cam operation) contracts.

I'd just be interested in who uses Trapster or similar, and whether it's worth the hassle. :)

The issue in this case is that the operator of the 'mobile' speed traps moves their hidden location every 3hrs or less, to maximise their stealth operation.

sbm12 Jul 25, 2010 7:18 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 14008538)
Probably not the most awesome app ever, but I'm just getting started in the development process and I haven't had a ton of time to clean it up yet. Anyways, "Timetable by W.A.T.T." is an interface to the Amadeus Timetable web interface. Looks something like this:
...

I'm open to feedback and suggestions for improvements as well as similar tools that might be useful.

A number of people asked to be able to exclude codeshare flights using the tool. So now you can. :cool: It also handles a number of query error scenarios much more cleanly.
http://tools.wanderingaramean.com/im...TT_1.0.3_a.jpg
http://tools.wanderingaramean.com/im...TT_1.0.3_b.jpg
Plus, since I already had the code on the website, I went ahead and produced an inventory tool for Android as well. Apollo, Worldspan and Galileo searches are supported.
http://tools.wanderingaramean.com/im...roid_INV_1.jpg
http://tools.wanderingaramean.com/im...roid_INV_2.jpg

You should be able to find both apps in the marketplace by searching for "W.A.T.T." (Wandering Aramean Travel Tools).

Feedback is always welcome.

BobbySteel Jul 31, 2010 9:36 am

These apps are helpful, thanks SBM. One quick bug - the save button doesn't seem to work on the config page in the timetable. Exit seems to save and exit, but normally I'd expect save to do "save and exit" and Exit to exit w/o save.

sbm12 Jul 31, 2010 9:51 am


Originally Posted by BobbySteel (Post 14397758)
These apps are helpful, thanks SBM. One quick bug - the save button doesn't seem to work on the config page in the timetable. Exit seems to save and exit, but normally I'd expect save to do "save and exit" and Exit to exit w/o save.

Thanks for the feedback. My original architecture was that save was just save and exit was just exit. I can easily change that and your version probably makes more sense. I am surprised that exit is saving in addition to closing the form; I'll definitely have to look in to that.

anomaly Aug 1, 2010 8:35 pm

I use Google Listen for podcasts. You can download them on 3G/Wifi before the flight and have hours of good content.

gfunkdave Aug 3, 2010 1:59 pm


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 14360934)
A number of people asked to be able to exclude codeshare flights using the tool. So now you can. :cool: It also handles a number of query error scenarios much more cleanly.
You should be able to find both apps in the marketplace by searching for "W.A.T.T." (Wandering Aramean Travel Tools).

Feedback is always welcome.

I downloaded the inventory app and searched for ORD-SFO on a couple different dates - it doesn't return any results.

jfe Aug 4, 2010 9:41 am

I am using the inventory app for SLW-IAH, and getting no results

sbm12 Aug 5, 2010 3:44 pm


Originally Posted by gfunkdave (Post 14416093)
I downloaded the inventory app and searched for ORD-SFO on a couple different dates - it doesn't return any results.


Originally Posted by jfe (Post 14421108)
I am using the inventory app for SLW-IAH, and getting no results

Yup...The engine that Worldspan and Apollo were working on is now dead. I've got a new source that I got functional on the website; I need to port it over to the Android app now. Hopefully by the weekend but I'm also traveling and then in Africa for a few days so it may be a bit until it is fixed. The Galileo engine should still be working but I understand that it isn't the ideal solution in many cases.

Stephaniee Aug 21, 2010 5:29 pm


Originally Posted by jfe (Post 14079722)
I hated using tapatalk, drove me nuts

LauncherPro Beta is pretty cool

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/...f567bca462.jpg

Very useful. Thank you!

xxrice Aug 30, 2010 9:06 am

Here is a great security app that keeps any of your Widgets, Apps, Shortcuts or Folders behind a unlock code or pattern.

Called Application Protection

http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.ruimaninfo.approtect

amlothi Sep 1, 2010 2:58 am

Tasker is, far and away, the best android app. No contest.

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it upthread or not.

It is the only paid app that I use, and it is well worth it. It replaces several paid and free apps worth of functionality, and it is still growing.

After using it, I wouldn't want any kind of phone without it.

Download directly from the developer (http://tasker.dinglisch.net/) or the market.

Note: I am not the developer or affiliated with him. It's just a plain awesome app.

youreadyfreddie Sep 2, 2010 10:58 pm


Originally Posted by anomaly (Post 14404931)
I use Google Listen for podcasts. You can download them on 3G/Wifi before the flight and have hours of good content.

A little OT, but does anyone know why, if you want to download Google Listen, they need access to your phone calls (state and identity)? The NPR News podcast needs it as well, as does Radio France's.

Aitchly Sep 2, 2010 11:02 pm


Originally Posted by youreadyfreddie (Post 14595287)
A little OT, but does anyone know why, if you want to download Google Listen, they need access to your phone calls (state and identity)? The NPR News app needs it as well, as does Radio France.

I imagine it is so the phone can ring while the music plays, thus turning off the music and letting the call go through.

amlothi Sep 3, 2010 2:50 am


Originally Posted by Aitchly (Post 14595295)
I imagine it is so the phone can ring while the music plays, thus turning off the music and letting the call go through.

Yes, that is common with many apps.


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