Googles Nexus 7 tablet discussion, reviews

[editor]

Android 4.1.2 is reportedly incoming, with home screen rotation.

I've already solved that with Apex launcher but huzzah anyway!

 

[elbows]

Just about to finally release my app, initially for the Nexus 7 only. Wahey for lengthy delays, now I am extra-stuffed if I hardly sell any copies. May as well wait for the update and make extra sure it works ok on that before I release I guess.

 

[Tankus]

Anyone had it yet..... apparently the Download s have started !


And a bit pants. ............high probability that the 32gb version is going to replace the 16.....very soon

 

[elbows]

Oh silly me, I forgot that Google update strategy is annoying because it can leave me waiting days for an update that others already have their hands on. Maybe I will not wait till the point update before releasing my app after all.

 

[editor]

I haven't had the update yet. There's no hurry for me.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Just about to finally release my app, initially for the Nexus 7 only. Wahey for lengthy delays, now I am extra-stuffed if I hardly sell any copies. May as well wait for the update and make extra sure it works ok on that before I release I guess.

What's the app?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Alternatively there's the WDTV live media player, but that also has pretty mixed reviews:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...r#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnphcHBvdHZ3ZCJd

I've got a WDTV Live and it's utterly brilliant. Not seen that app before though (I just use my phone as a remote control for the box), will investigate.

 

[elbows]

What's the app?

I'm being coy about it since Im not very good at talking about my own creations. I'll post the demo video when its ready.

 

[Firky]

No updates here either, maybe it has already updated as I have automatic updating enabled.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

I'm being coy about it since Im not very good at talking about my own creations. I'll post the demo video when its ready.

Fair enough, if you change your mind PM me.

 

[wtfftw]

No updates here either, maybe it has already updated as I have automatic updating enabled.

If you go to the bottom of settings and into about tablet it should say what version you're running.

I'm on 4.1.1

 

[Firky]

Android Version 4.1.1 here too,

 

[skyscraper101]

I've got a WDTV Live and it's utterly brilliant. Not seen that app before though (I just use my phone as a remote control for the box), will investigate.

Let us know how you get on

 

[scifisam]

I do not understand the flash download instructions one bit. It keeps saying things like "simply side-loading the apk" as if those are actual words. Before this you have to install browser - not a web browser, but something called browser. And that is also not just a matter of finding an ap and downloading it, but requires complicated installs.

Apologies for any typos. Can't make the screen go landscape, and it's too small to read in normal font, but doesn't adjust to font size - some of the typing space isn't visible.

On YouTube, it won't switch to landscape. What am I doing wrong?

My phone has better video capability than this device.

 

[hiccup]

It sounds like the rotation lock might be on. If you pull down the notification bar from the top of the screen, there should be an icon that looks like a padlock inside some arrows. Touch it to unlock.

 

[fractionMan]

hey let's try this album sarah is a list was album f f f f there is a list for the worm facebook there is a list for the worm facebook there is a list brilliant

 

[fractionMan]

Speech to text

 

[elbows]

The demo video isnt done yet but I think if nexus 7 owners search on google play for songjets then my app might show up now. Its 79p.

 

[editor]

No free version to try out? Surely not?

 

[editor]

Here's the page. Good luck with this!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixelromp.songjets

It's listed as only being compatible with my Nexus and not my S2, Transformer or HTC Flyer, btw.

 

[fractionMan]

Is it one of those live wallpaper things?

Looks nice but I don't ply music on my nexus

 

[elbows]

Cheers. Oh how I now hate that screenshow, I had real trouble doing it justice with screenshots because the movement of the fluid simulation is what makes the app. So I better get on with the video really!

And yeah, I deliberately made it only available for the Nexus 7 to start with for a number of reasons I wont bore you with in detail right now, except to say its to do with cpu power, resolution, the UI and me not wanting to release it for devices I havent tested it with myself yet.

 

[elbows]

Is it one of those live wallpaper things?

Looks nice but I don't ply music on my nexus

Its an app rather than live wallpaper for now. I did do a live wallpaper version but I haven't included it at this time, whilst I work out how to deal with the lack of UI for wallpapers and a couple of performance issues. It does have a mode where the smoke and fluids are generated in the absence of music, its still kind of pretty but the lack of connection between the music and the visual makes this mode less compelling.

 

[editor]

And yeah, I deliberately made it only available for the Nexus 7 to start with for a number of reasons I wont bore you with in detail right now.....

I think you should add that to the description (at the top) so people don't try and buy it if they've any other device.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

It doesn't appear for me, so maybe it is being filtered.

 

[Tankus]

Just had the update...... horizontal home screen........ yeah

 

[Firky]

I can't find my Nexus

I can see it connected to the router so it is in the house (or outside).

 

[Badgers]

I can't find my Nexus

I can see it connected to the router so it is in the house (or outside).

Cerberus app?

 

[Firky]

Not installed, I have the GPS disabled by default to save the battery anyway. It'll turn up but it's not in the usual places.

 

[wtfftw]

Fridge?