Thursday, October 10, 2013

BlackBerry still committed to launching BBM for Android

BlackBerry had been saying that BBM would arrive for Android users before the end of the summer. That launch was later confirmed to be September 21st, however as we saw — that launch never happened. The 7AM launch time came and went and BlackBerry later confirmed the release plans were put on hold.
bbm-android
Aside from some talk of the delay being blamed on the pre-release leak, the talk of BBM for Android seems to have gone quiet. Well, there are still folks waiting for the app to arrive in the Play Store, however talk seemed to have gone quiet from BlackBerry. That said though, it looks like those plans are still in progress.
In a recent tweet coming from the official @BBM Twitter account, there was talk of BlackBerry still being committed to this release. The new details are rather light in terms of specifics, but it was said they are “still 100% committed.”
“Still 100% committed to bringing #BBM to Android and iPhone. Sign up at http://BBM.com  to know when #BBM4All”
Looking back to the news of the delay and it seems that was due to a large group of new users. In fact, in the statement issued by BlackBerry, they said the “active users of the unreleased app neared a million — and accelerated.”
Simply put, it looks like BlackBerry chose to fight the leak by pausing the launch. They had said the team was working towards completely blocking that unreleased version and also working towards preventing a similar situation next time around. Otherwise, while there was nothing further given in terms of a release date, that statement, which arrived on September 23rd did say that a release will “take some time” and is not expected this week.

Galaxy Gear

In the digital age, the wristwatch might seem obsolete, but I’m a watch guy. Nothing fancy, a $40 timepiece from Target does the trick. So I was intrigued when rumors began circling that smartwatches were the next endeavor for many gadget manufacturers. However, that’s just what they were: rumors. And these tech titans are like little kids poised on the edge of swimming pool. They’re dipping their toes in, testing the waters, but no one’s jumping—until now. 

Samsung is the first smartphone OEM to leap with Galaxy Gear, a timepiece and smartphone shortcut all in one. That’s not to say it’s the only device out there as Pebble, a popular rival and baseline standard for smartwatches, andQualcomm’s Toq are also in the market, but it’s the first release we’ve seen from a household brand, but does that mean it’s better than the competition? 

Performance 

The philosophy behind smartwatches is to cut down the number of daily arm curls needed check your phone for messages, emails, phone calls, and the other million possible applications available. That doesn’t mean you can throw your phone away. First off, it needs that phone within Bluetooth range to become more than just an impressive digital watch. These watches don’t boast that they’re a replacement, just a convenient complement to your device. 

But before fastening the device to my wrist, it’s already at a disadvantage. Unlike every competitor including the much cheaper Pebble, Galaxy Gear only pairs with the new Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. Even within its brand, that’s pretty limited. Samsung says it’s working on widening device availability, but such a tight-gripped user base at launch isn’t doing them any favors. 

Setting up the device is straightforward (if not a little weird). Users must tap the charging module to the back of the Note to prompt the Gear Manager installer, which is the mission control function for managing the smartwatch’s apps and general settings. 

After a couple days of testing, I found the interface easy to use. An internal motion sensor wakes the device when you raise your wrist or you can press a button on the side. The sensor works well though sometimes it takes a second to wake up. Swiping left or right lets you page through apps while swiping down returns you to the previous screen. If you’re on the home display, swiping up opens the phone app while the opposite launches the watch’s built-in, 1.9 megapixel camera. 

The Galaxy Gear needs to do at least three things well to be worth it considering the steep $300 price tag: calls, messages, and apps. With a 1.6-inch display, there are going to be inherent limitations. Dialing a phone number manually requires extra attention considering the small screen surface. S Voice aids the process by integrating a Siri-like voice command option, allowing you to call by contact name rather than typing in phone numbers. The Galaxy Gear’s call quality is pretty solid. After a few test calls and one argument as to why I was calling so late, people on the other end said they could hear me clearly, whether the build-in strap mic was by my side or near my face. However, hearing them wasn’t as easy and I ended up mimicking the Secret Service by holding the watch up to my ear. 

The Galaxy Gear is convenient for keeping track of texts, but responding to them is annoying. The S Voice command works sporadically and text colloquialisms aren’t exactly speech-friendly. 

And when it comes to apps, another failure. The availability just isn’t there—at least for now. As mentioned, the small screen comes with some inherent limitations so it’s understandable if you don’t want to use certain apps on a smartwatch—but you need to have some heavy hitters: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, for instance. These apps are ubiquitous with smartphones and are arguably as important as a phone’s core functions. 

If Galaxy Gear can’t provide these basic services, and provide them seamlessly (a difficult task), then its appeal slowly degenerates. Add the fact that texting is mediocre at best, and you haven’t got much else to work with. 

Hardware and Design 

Samsung’s product press release heralded the design of the Galaxy Gear as “understated elegance” and comparable to “luxury jewelry.” While the watch feels like a well-made piece of gear, it’s not attractive. The elegance must be very, very understated. My test watch came with a gray band, dull in comparison to other colors like wild orange or rose gold. The watch’s face is bulky, the band stiff, and overall visually lacking in comparison to Pebble, or even i’m Watch

The Galaxy Gear’s 1.9 megapixel camera also comes with a 720p video and playback capability, though it can only record in 15-second chunks. The device communicates with the Note via Bluetooth 4.0 and has an accelerometer and gyroscope packed in as well. Storage tops out at 4GB, and the 315mAh battery provides little more than a two-day charge. That’s much less than its competitors. 

Conclusion 

Opening the box on the Galaxy Gear was an exciting moment: A big name OEM-designed smartwatch finally in hand. That tide of excitement quickly abated. Samsung makes a valiant effort—a heroic cannonball, if you will—into smartwatch waters, but it missed its target. With a high price tag, limited usability, poor texting and restricted app selection, there’s just not enough there to sell someone on the device, especially over better and cheaper options already available. Many of these problems, especially app availability, will fix themselves as the market matures. But ultimately, the emergence of the Galaxy Gear proves that sometimes it’s best to wait for warmer waters. 

Now, where did I put that Target watch? 

N7100XXUEMI6 – Leaked Android 4.3 test firmware for Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)

An Android 4.3 test firmware for the Galaxy Note II (GT-N1700) – N7100XXUEMI6 – has been leaked on tinhte.vn, which was then later posted on XDA forums by rayblo. N7100XXUEMI6 is the first ever Android 4.3 leak for the Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100).
It’s a pretty early build because Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3 for the Galaxy Note II a week ago, in total there are only three test builds compiled by Samsung for the Note II. So keep in mind that there might be a few bugs here and there, so make sure to backup all your stuff before flashing this test firmware on your device.
In the Android 4.3 update, Samsung has updated the core UI elements to more like Galaxy S4/Note 3′s interface, including the tabbed settings. Samsung has included many new features in the Android 4.3 update, many taken from the Galaxy S4/Note 3. Samsung Knox and Samsung Wallet are also present in this test firmware. Android 4.3 update is still under heavy development and Samsung may add more features before rolling out the official update itself.
Model: GT-N7100
Country: Open Europe
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 1750609
Build date: Fri, 25 Sep 2013 18:06:49 +0000
Product Code: OXA
PDA: N7100XXUEMI6
CSC: N7100OXAEMI6
MODEM: N7100XXUEMI6
Download: AP_N7100XXUEM16_CP_N7100XXEM16_CSC_N7100XAEM16_BY_WVAZ_DINK.zip(Password: wagnervaz)
NOTE
- This test firmware will NOT increase your binary counter NOR void your warranty.
- This test firmware is a pre-release firmware and not official from Samsung.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From here or here)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add AP_N7100XXUEM16_CP_N7100XXEM16_CSC_N7100XAEM16_BY_WVAZ_DINK.tar to AP
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
SCREENSHOTS

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is meant to be a phone - but with a 6.44-inch screen it's pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can really be.
It's a huge device, there's no doubt about that, but at 6.5mm thick it sits more comfortably in the hand than you might expect and the full HD screen really impresses too.
Spec-fans will be unable to contain their excitement at the thought of the first smartphone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 chip, a quad-core processor clocked to 2.2GHz.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
It's also got a magnetic charging port on the side to facilitate, well, magnetic docks that allow charging - it's odd that it takes up so much of the design though, where it's usually more discreet.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
The waterproof element to the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is obviously one of the high points, and as such the little doors that seal in the ports are back in force. However, they're intriguingly not used on the headphone jack, with Sony working out how to make it so the water gremlins won't destroy your sound.
The design of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is something that is as much of an acquired taste as the Xperia Z before it. It has the same sharp design, which makes it slightly more difficult to hold in one hand but the rubber exterior does mitigate this to some extent.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
The CPU speed certainly shows in general use, as it's as snappy as anything we've played with - both flicking between apps and browsing the internet over Wi-Fi were lightning fast. It's getting to the point where smartphones are faster than you'd ever need them to be, but we're still impressed by the performance here.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
The screen quality is definitely improved, with the Triluminous technology at work to improve colours saturation levels in key areas, increasing the palette for a fairly stunning-looking picture. It's also helped by the X Reality engine that's been developed for mobile, which fills in missing pixels in standard definition pictures.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
As we mentioned, the videos included to demo the technology are impressive, but overall the screen doesn't live up to the hype bestowed upon it by Sony. It suffers the same as the Xperia Z, in that it has a slightly washed-out tint to it, which is especially telling as it was mentioned as being 'closer to Samsung's Super AMOLED technology' by one of the Sony representatives.
The camera could be improved as well in our eyes, although this could be pre-production sampling getting in the way. The pictures we took were rather grainy and lacked definition, as you can see below.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

Sample images

Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Let's hear it for the battery though: a 3000mAh power pack is what we expected in a phone like this, and we weren't disappointed. Sony is still crowing about its slightly dubious Stamina Mode being a real benefit here, so we're expecting to see big things from the Ultra when it lands for a full review.

Early verdict

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a phone that wants to be a tablet. While many will look at the Ultra and recoil in horror at its larger dimensions, those that want the larger screen won't be able to help but desire this handset.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Is it going to win over more of the smartphone market? It's a definite possibility as the power and size combination are currently unique. More importantly for the long-term future of Sony Mobile is that this handset shows that the Japanese brand is keen to show it's at the forefront of technology.
We honestly can't see this being a mainstream device, but it bridges the gap between phone and tablet, both decent devices, marvellously.

Nexus 4

We've now got our hands on the White Nexus 4 - check out our gallery and 'review' of the new colour. We'll spoil it now... it's the same but looks a bit different.
Google's Nexus (ten points to anyone who can tell us if Nexi is the correct plural) smartphones have always set the standard when it comes to a pure Google experience.
The first Nexus One was a true geek device. Sold only through Google directly (apart from a brief flirtation with Vodafone), it never achieved massive sales. But it gave the world the true raw power of Android without the bloatware of other variants. As of January 2010, the ball was well and truly rolling.
We've had several now – and everyone, it seems, had a go: HTC, Samsung, Asus and LG – though strangely, not Motorola, which is now part of Google itself.
Some handsets we look forward to with much anticipation – only to feel deflated when we actually use them. Others, we wait for with little expectation – and they absolutely blow our socks off.
A stealth surprise. We'll lay our proverbial cards on the table here from the outset. The Nexus 4 is one of those rare devices.
Google Nexus 4 review
LG's not had the best track record of late. Sure, we thought the Optimus 4X HD was a pretty decent offering, but too little, too late compared to what was already out there by the time LG got it to market.
And whereas LG did have good form when it came to innovation back in the day (who remembers the Chocolate, the Shine – and even the dubious widescreen BL40?), the mojo seemed to have passed.
That's not a dig at the South Koreans – far from it. But just to set the scene to show why we weren't expecting much from the Nexus 4.
Google Nexus 4 review
Perhaps the worst kept secret since the iPhone 5, the Nexus 4 even got left in a bar in true cliché style. And from the pictures, we weren't alone in thinking it looked like a copy of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
The difference is, when we took the Samsung model out of its box this time last year, we thought it was nice. When we took the Nexus 4 out of its box last week, we thought it was beautiful.
Google Nexus 4 review
Size wise, the Nexus 4 comes in at 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm – which means it is similar to its predecessor. But it is far more stunning to look at and hold.
The front is all glass in piano black. Extra tough too thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass 2. Think iPhone 4S territory, but just a little nicer looking (we are aware that is a matter of opinion, iFans!)
Google Nexus 4 review
The whole front is set within a dull chrome bezel and the shininess even extends to the rear of the handset, which has an attractive, though unusual sparkly pattern adorning it - although newer shipments seem to be shorn of that element now.
Think the glittery kind of jacket that you could see Cilla Black, Joan Rivers or Shirley Bassey in at an awards ceremony, and you catch our drift.
Since launch LG has updated the design very slightly on the rear of the Nexus 4, with newer handsets sporting two tiny bumps at the bottom of the phone, which elevates the handset slightly.
This means sound isn't as distorted when played through the rear speaker, plus it stops the shiny glass back of the Nexus 4 scratching on the surface it's sitting on.
Google Nexus 4 review
At 139g, the Nexus 4 isn't the lightest handset in school – but it's just about solid enough to get away with carrying that extra weight and puts those who say Android devices look like toys firmly in their place.
The screen is invisible when off – but when it lights up, you're treated to 4.7-inches of True HD IPS Plus beauty. That's 768 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 318. It is razor sharp – blowing Retina out of the water and we'll venture it is one of the best we've seen on a handset.
Google Nexus 4 review
Another reason for this is because there is such little space between the glass and the display. So where we berated the Optimus 4X HD for leaving enough room here to park a small car, the Nexus 4 leaves no gap at all.
It exudes a clarity that has to be seen to be believed. Colours look beautiful, icons and text are razor sharp and everything floats perfectly.
We find it hard to see how this could be beaten. When you're looking at icons on a black background (like in the app drawer), you can't even see the black, if that makes sense. It is so deep, that icons just float. Beneath the screen, in the centre, but hidden until needed, lies a pulsating notification light.
Google Nexus 4 review
Another element worth pointing out here is the way the phone curves at the sides, from the main panel into the bezel. It seems to make the screen look even more realistic and beautiful. It's one of those things you really have to experience to appreciate.
Round the edges, you'll find the usual adornments. A 3.5mm headphone jack on top, volume rocker and micro SIM tray on the left, micro USB port plus a few dubious screws on the bottom, and a perfectly placed lock/unlock/power button on the upper right hand side.
It's just in that sweet spot where it's easy to press with the thumb if you're right handed and not impossible if you're a leftie.
Google Nexus 4 review
There's no way of getting the back off – so you know what that means, peeps. No removable battery and no expandable storage. The former doesn't faze us too much since the 2,100mAh battery pack is no slouch but the lack of memory card allowance is annoying.
Yes, we know that ever since the Nexus S, expandable memory is out. Google's said that it doesn't offer it because it's confusing. But for those with lots of content who can't or don't want to stream, it's a real pain. We don't quite buy Google's argument.
As for the innards, LG has cut no corners here. Make no mistake, this is a premium handset. DC-HSDPA, the very latest iteration of Jelly Bean 4.2, a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, quad-core 1.5GHz processor, A-GPS with GLONASS, NFC and so forth.
Google Nexus 4 review
But what makes this so sweet is the price. Let's just point out that sim-free, aHTC One X with similar specs will set you back around £320 (around $490/AU$475) and the Samsung Galaxy S3 can now be snapped up for £329 (around $525/AU$503).
And while last year's Galaxy Nexus will leave your wallet £299 (around $477/AU$458) lighter, this brand new model, the Nexus 4 is priced – almost unbelievably – at £239 ($299/AU$349) for the 8GB version and £279 ($349/AU$480) for 16GB. Yes, the newer Nexus is cheaper than the year old Nexus. Word!
We can't overestimate just how revolutionary this is and it leaves us open-mouthed at how Google is doing this. Either it's selling the Nexus 4 at a loss – or the mark-up on handsets is now shown up as being ridiculously high. Whichever it is, it means the Nexus 4 has a distinct advantage over the competition.
Google Nexus 4 review
Bizarrely, in the UK Google promised O2 that it can sell the Nexus 4 as an exclusive for the first month. We can't understand why – especially because you could end up paying £800 for the device over the course of the contract, but there are loads of these all over Google Play Store these days.
Virgin Mobile has also joined the Nexus 4 brigade by offering LG's handset on a contract - but with prices starting at £31 a month, it's not going to be a decent way to get a cheap Google phone in your hand.
Most people with sense (and a bit of spare cash) will buy the Nexus SIM-free and get themselves a cheap as chips SIM-only plan. The only downside is that LG has been a little slow on actually making these devices, despite Google subsidising the cost of the handset to the tune of hundreds of pounds per device.

Note 3. Amazing

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Next Launcher APK Download

Description 
(Click here to download)
 
 
Most popular premium launcher Next Launcher 3D shows you how 3D dynamic effects and highly customizable Android home screen replacement app could redefine your Android device - Extend imagination, extend capabilities! Join millions of users for unique and splendid operation experience and visual enjoyment!■ Testimonials
“One of the most heavily customizable, fluid, and striking launchers we’ve ever seen here at Redmond Pie.” - Redmond Pie
“A gorgeous app packed with dynamic effects and 3D elements. The gratifying 3D visual elements, transition effects, and gestures will get you a different and brilliant visual enjoyment and operation experience.” - Topapps
“The launcher features crazy 3D effects, turning any device you own into a futuristic Tron-centric trip. With additional themes and custom widgets downloadable from Google Play, it’s an extensive and extremely comprehensive option for someone looking to spice up their device.” - Droid-life
Key Features
- Extremely fancy 3D effect with buttery smooth experience
- Real 3D Home Screen Transition Effects (Crystal, Cloth, Folding and more coming soon)
- Stunning 3D screen preview with dazzling animation of screen switching
- Build unique icon style by changing its size, angle, style and label (Icon Editor)
- Combine all good parts from different themes into a single theme you really love (Theme Mix Mode)
- Efficient and powerful batch apps management with gestures
- Up to 8 different gestures available in home screen and app drawer
- See how cool your phone could be by blowing all the icons and the widgets to air space (Floating Mode)
- Enhanced shining border effects for home screen transition
- Up to 7 rows on dock to shortcut all your favorites
- Keep releasing 3D Next widgets, 3D themes and live wallpapers special designed by GO Launcher Dev Team
Watch Next Launcher 3D demo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88mjYORVVRc
FAQ
1. Why I have to set Next Launcher as default home screen replacement each time after some devices restarted?
A bug in Android system 4.1.x causes the problem. If you happen to encounter this issue, please find "Next Launcher Patch" in Google Play and follow the instructions to apply it.
2. How to use icons in GO Launcher themes?
Install a Go Launcher theme -> Click “Next Key”- > Click "Theme Mix" -> Click the shining desktop elements -> Find the GO Launcher theme and apply it.
If you happen to find some theme cannot be applied, please send its name and your Next Launcher version to nextlauncher@gmail.com. We'll follow up ASAP.
We strive to become better than we are, providing the best Android home screen replacement for you! Thanks for your support!
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Office Suit APK Download

Description

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1Bc_pgX2Ni0X3lGSW80R0JwekE/edit?usp=docslist_api 
(Click in the link or copy paste the link in the address bar to download)

The world’s No. 1 mobile office today!
# Installed on over 100 million devices in more than 205 countries
# Over 40,000 registrations per day
# No. 1 app in Google Play Business category
Made by MobiSystems, OfficeSuite Pro allows you to view, create, edit, print and share Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on the go. You can also open attachments and see PDF files on an Android based phone or tablet with our feature-rich mobile office solution.
OfficeSuite Pro includes a File Browser and integration with Cloud service leaders: Box, DropBox, Google Drive, SkyDrive and SugarSync to give users a multitude of options on how to manage files and attachments.
---OfficeSuite Pro 7 Out Now! New Features---
* New and improved UI
* Side bar navigation in the File Browser for quick access to different folders and remote third party cloud services
* Templates - OfficeSuite Pro 7 users can benefit from a wide range of templates, from Resume and Invoice templates to Travel Planner and Weight Loss Tracker templates, among others
* Extended Cloud support - now compatible with Microsoft SkyDrive. Google Drive support has been improved, by adding folder support, thus allowing for optimized document view
Docs Editor:
* Styles - apply MS Word styles or styles used in the document
* Table design – ability to fashion an inserted table as per our library of tailor-made designs
* Formulas (display only)
* Format painter
Spreadsheet Editor:
* Improved selection of parameters in functions
Slides Editor:
* Animations
PDF Viewing:
* A new PDF engine using library from Adobe, providing instant opening of large PDF files
* Find/Find Next
--File Formats Supported--
* Text format - Microsoft DOC, DOCX, DOCM, RTF, TXT, LOG
* Spreadsheet - Microsoft XLS, XLSX, XLSM, CSV
* Presentation - Microsoft PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX, PPTM, PPSM
* Other formats - PDF, EML, ZIP
* Microsoft Office 365 Compatible
--Easy File Access and Sharing--
* With the integrated File Browser you can easily access, modify and share your local or Cloud stored files. OfficeSuite integrates with Google Drive, DropBox, Box, SugarSync and SkyDrive
* Easily open email attachments
* Work with Outlook EML files
* Share documents via Email or Bluetooth
--Intuitive and Intelligent Design--
* OfficeSuite 7 comes with new intuitive design and user experience allowing quick and intuitive workflow while you manage your files or create and modify documents.
* New side bar gives instant access to local and cloud stored files.
* Two-finger zoom, multi-touch support, context toolbars and popup menus make your work with OfficeSuite quick and fun.
--OfficeSuite Extensions--
* QuickSpell – fully integrated with OfficeSuite Pro QuickSpell will help you dramatically improve your typing accuracy.
* QuickWrite - multilingual contextual text prediction tool and keyboard.
* Font Pack – allows you to use Microsoft most used fonts in OfficeSuite text documents.
* Oxford Dictionary of English - look up word meaning in office text documents in the most popular English dictionary
** Note that OfficeSuite Extensions are sold separately. Purchasing any of the extensions is optional.**
Compatible with Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ Multimedia station.
com.sonyericsson.extras.ATTACHED
Works great on a big screen with MHL!
How OfficeSuite uses the granted permissions on your phone - http://www.mobisystems.com/android_office/full-features.html#permissions

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Solo Guitar APK download

http://www.uploady.com/download/A9NPQi5fGq/95-1v_oloS-rar# (Click this link to download)
Description
With Solo you can play to your favourite songs, or create some of your own...
It's ideal for jamming sessions when you don't have your guitar with you, or an excellent reference for when you do!
This is a free demo version and includes:
* Great, authentic sounding acoustic guitar
* The same huge chord library available in the full version
* Create and load custom chord layouts
* Uses Immersion’s MOTIV haptic effects for advanced haptic feedback
* Many settings to customize to your playing style
* Great for S Pen Samsung Galaxy Note
Also available in the full version:
* Classical guitar, acoustic guitar and electric guitars, each with authentic sound
* A huge chord library with chord diagrams - hear and see how each chord is played.
* Create your own chords
* Play along to any music loaded on your phone
* Get chord and lyric overlays from the web - excellent for teaching yourself new songs to play
* Play with a capo to fit your vocal range
* Create, load and save chord layouts for your favourite songs
* Customize the UI to fit your playing style
* Use multitouch on supported devices
ABOUT PERMISSIONS:
Solo Lite is a freemium app, that is ad supported and it uses in app upgrades to obtain full version features. (Don't hate me, even developers have to make a living :). For this, the app requires a few extra permissions (these are in the Lite version only, the full version has no ads or extra permissions). Below is a description of required permissions:
INTERNET ACCESS - To check/download updates (for non-Market users), free upgrades via GetJar Rewards, ad on startup
VIEW NETWORK STATE - Solo checks if internet connection is up and enables/disables online features as appropriate
READ PHONE STATE AND IDENTITY (Solo Lite Only) - Only used to access the device ID. Solo does NOT access phone calls, etc. only the device ID (needed to uniquely identify the device and earn gold to upgrade features)
The "Read phone state and identity" permission doesn't give devs access to passwords or other personal identity information. The only id obtained from this is the phone's IMEI number, which is a unique serial number tied to every device with a sim card. Knowing this number does not give devs access to any personal information, it only provides a way for us to reliably distinguish between different devices.
GET_ACCOUNTS (Solo Lite only) - This is used by GetJar and Pocket Change to identify users across multiple devices. This way, features upgraded through GetJar, or rewards earned through Pocket Change, will still be available if you change your phone and reinstall the app on a new device. Without this, upgrades purchased would only be available on the device where the original purchase was made.
GET_TASKS (Solo Lite only) - Used to determine if a sponsored app (installed to earn free GetJar gold) has been opened so that the gold can be awarded to you and be used to upgrade features.
STORAGE - Used to backup/restore chords on the SD Card
VIBRATE - For string vibrations and haptic feedback (optional)