[Q] HTC NEWS is gone? - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I am so bummed that this app is gone.
I really got my use out of this app and it's widget on my EVO 4G and HTC Jetstream.
I suppose since it is not present on the EVO LTE, what is a good replacement that can live up to HTC NEWS?

Not sure but have you checked hub? App might be in there. Nut sure of good substitute.
typhoonikan said:
I am so bummed that this app is gone.
I really got my use out of this app and it's widget on my EVO 4G and HTC Jetstream.
I suppose since it is not present on the EVO LTE, what is a good replacement that can live up to HTC NEWS?
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It isn't there.
Bummer.

There is news in the weather app. I'm not sure if it's the same one you are referring to, but if you click on the Wx bar under the clock on the home screen, four tabs appear at the bottom once it comes up. The tab all the way on the right pulls up the news. Hope this helps
Edit: Let me pull my foot out of my mouth so I can say that I'm wrong. I just noticed that this is only Wx news so disregard my info above. Sorry about that.
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I was feeling the same way. I loved that app, since I could use the RSS Feed from my local newspaper.
The best replacement that I've found is: Scrollable News. It works really well once you figure out how to set it up.

I downloaded Google's google reader and with sense 4.0's ability to resize widget, it is a decent replacement for this missing app.
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Related

best weather radar app?

so I'm missing my GPS Weather Radar from my old TP2
the market is a bit overwhelming.
is there anything out there similar to the winmo GPS Weathr Radar?
Mycast is the best
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You aren't kidding. MyCast is about as awesome as a weather app can get. Thanks!
i'm partial to Rainy Days. no nonsense weather map, nothing else.
thanks guys, mycast does seem to fit the bill, although its still a little more than I wanted.
I also found Radar now. It would be a winner if it had pinch/zoom, and was full screen.
Yeah. I had radar now and was sorely disappointed with it.
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WSI Corporation
WSI Corporation makes some nice looking weather apps with radar on the front page. The one for my area is called Skywatch 5.
been using radar now since day 1...plan and simple radar.
DROID x2 xda premium .. woot * woot
I was using radar now for the longest time...but stopped due to some issue I can't even remember now. Rainy days is my favorite. No non-sense and just works great.
ahhh, yeah, Rainy Days is exactly what I wanted
thanks folks
ok, so rainy days is almost perfect, but wow is the radar image pixelated, it looks like original donkey kong or something!
Mycast's location function seems to be broken. Says Im in Minnesota when Im in Ohio. I refresh and my GPS icon flashes for not even a second and it still says im in Minnesota. Shame, I like the way it looks

Instagram is now available for Android...

If anyone was really interested:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android
Instagram is nice and all, but...
Is it just me, or is good photography to you guys just a nice unedited high-def photo taken with a good camera?
yousefak said:
Instagram is nice and all, but...
Is it just me, or is good photography to you guys just a nice unedited high-def photo taken with a good camera?
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I own a DSLR, so my phone doesn't see much camera time.
Not compatible with my device?
It won't work on my Xoom. Not compatible. Oh well.
Selling my Xoom 32Gb Wifi w/ 32Gb Class 10 SDCard.
PM Me!
freeza said:
Not compatible with my device?
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Works with mine. Funny thing is I looked for it in the Play Store on my phone, it didn't show up, but when I looked on the website, it showed up and said it was compatible with my PG86100. It's like it's being hidden for some reason. I had to go to it from the direct link on Engadget.
eXplicit815 said:
Works with mine. Funny thing is I looked for it in the Play Store on my phone, it didn't show up, but when I looked on the website, it showed up and said it was compatible with my PG86100. It's like it's being hidden for some reason. I had to go to it from the direct link on Engadget.
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Strange, the play store on my phone kept saying incompatible, but the site on my computer let me push install it just fine.
Does anyone have the apk? I can't download it at all. I get incompatible on the phone, and when i do it from the site it never starts installing on my phone.
Edit:Nevermind I found a link here if anyone else needs it.
Installed fine from device. Alright I guess.
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Here's a video I posted if anyone wondering what's instagram all about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gze4DAzEd5w
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Yeah, use the website. Ignore not compatible. Been using it for a few hours now with 0 issues. Now if we can only get Pinterest! Lol
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Try Diptic for stiching images.
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The app seems pointless. I don't understand the popularity. Only time I see an instagram photo posted is some stupid pic with the same gay retro look applied to it by some ****ing hipster.
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I see it as not real photography, but fun with pics. Still not a replacement for point and shoot+PhotoShop.
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msimindlessmsi2 said:
The app seems pointless. I don't understand the popularity. Only time I see an instagram photo posted is some stupid pic with the same gay retro look applied to it by some ****ing hipster.
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Pretty much my thoughts. Same for those other apps. I used Text America (when it was free) and occasionally Earth Cam Mobile if I feel like sharing pictures with the world.
No! I'll just see more of these now! Lol
I use my dslr 90% of the time.
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I downloaded it yesterday, but not it says it isn't compatible with my device. Weird. I wanted to get the update. I know there's been two updates. I guess some HTC phones had problems.
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Google Now

Anyone play with Google Now? Just watched day 1 of Google IO, and it looks exciting.
On a different note, do you think HTC can really pass us up with Jellybean? The only thing I can think of is Sprint doesn't want to bother? Just like the 3D.
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If support for such a new flagship device is haulted already, then I quit.
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typhoonikan said:
If support for such a new flagship device is haulted already, then I quit.
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I really love my EVO lte, but the fact it was left out of the upgrade list, when it's the best of the One series, is disconcerting. I've been watching how they handle the 3D upgrade, and it seems to be following the same path.
Even Samsung has figured out the importance of taking care of their flagship device.
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Who said its out of the upgrade list? Relax fellas. You're getting worked up over nothing.
We'll get it in august kinda like the og evo and froyo
Unlike the one series, which are HTC's flagship, the evo lte is sprints flagship. The update may take slightly longer due to the carriers interference, but the development for the phones will most likely be in parallel. Its not HTC's gig to really announce updates for it months in advance, their Job is to support and develop for it, while sprint takes care of all PR's and announcements.
Sprint would never in a million years not update the evo lte, they're just being quiet because that's how carriers do business. Once they are close, we should hear an announcement
Been playing with Google Now for a few days now on my LTE. It works... but seems a little slow as compared to the search capabilities that came stock. It also keeps on updating me with how long it is going to get home. I guess it wants me to leave work REALLY bad. LOL!
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We'll get it in august kinda like the og evo and froyo
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Or, the one x will get it and we can surely flash that rom with minimal tweaks.
dman918 said:
Been playing with Google Now for a few days now on my LTE. It works... but seems a little slow as compared to the search capabilities that came stock. It also keeps on updating me with how long it is going to get home. I guess it wants me to leave work REALLY bad. LOL!
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How can I get this on my EVO LTE
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Chris4809 said:
How can I get this on my EVO LTE
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See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
It's pretty cool.
Noiro said:
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
It's pretty cool.
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Thanks I'll go look at it
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I've been playing with jb and Google now for an hour or so on my Xoom. I'm really digging the voice recognition, but just starting to play with the whole card setup. I think it is going to be a big hit when it finally rolls put to more people.

Best weather app???

Living in the Tampa Bay area and with Tropical Storm Isaac about to turn into a hurricane right down the road, I was wondering what the best weather app out there was to get notifications/alerts? -thanks
IRBanite said:
Living in the Tampa Bay area and with Tropical Storm Isaac about to turn into a hurricane right down the road, I was wondering what the best weather app out there was to get notifications/alerts? -thanks
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I have been using WeatherBug for a long time now. As far as Alerts go, its always worked best for me.
Agreed. Used weather channel app forever, finally bought weather bug elite, and I haven't looked back. Network location alerts are easy on the battery and spot on for me.
Edit: I must say, radar looks wonderful on this huge screen. Haha.
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Cloaker said:
Agreed. Used weather channel app forever, finally bought weather bug elite, and I haven't looked back. Network location alerts are easy on the battery and spot on for me.
Edit: I must say, radar looks wonderful on this huge screen. Haha.
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Yeah totally agree with the radar. Some apps look real grainy on the Radar. But with EB Elite its very nice. No impact on battery either for myself. Even if u have weather updates in your Noti bar
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Thanks for the suggestion. Got the app last night. Seems really nice. Hoping the best for New Orleans and surrounding areas in the path now that the track has moved more to the west.
Ohh that's great. Yeah I'm sure you'll like it. I'm big on weather, cause of my work. This is definitely the best I've encountered. Yeah good luck to you and your family. Hope for the best.
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Bubba Army!!!
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Check out beweather, think you can get it for free with getjar.
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Weather Bug Elite, But if you want cool looking animatons Beweather is the best, but the radar in BeWeather sucks.
I've been using Weather Channel, but maybe I'll give Weather Bug a shot.
Weather Bug Elite. Put a check mark in satellite to make a stunning display on the EVO IPS screen.
My main issue with weather bug elite is that the closest weather station for my town is roughly 20 miles away and on the beach. This causes the current conditions/forecasts to be inaccurate many times.
njfoses said:
My main issue with weather bug elite is that the closest weather station for my town is roughly 20 miles away and on the beach. This causes the current conditions/forecasts to be inaccurate many times.
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I can see how that would be a problem for you. Although, for me, radar and weather alerts are big requirements. The alerts come from NWS, and location of stations doesn't really affect radar.
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How many people like The HTC one

I'm curiously wondering how many of you xda a developers users, actually like the new HTC One? Personally I like the design, features such as the stereo speakers that are on the front and the new design of the back. I don't really know how I would like sense 5 considering sense 4 on Viper ROM 3.1 .0 is actually really really good so give me your thoughts
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I like the back. Not a big fan of the speakers but I bet they do sound good. Nice specs but if Sprint gets it and changes it like they did the One X then it'll make me disappointed I just got this one.
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I like it. I'd get one if it wasn't for the change in the captive buttons. Whoever thought of that idea needs to be smacked upside the head.
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I'm getting One
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I have to agree with the statements about the design on the rear, but i seriously hate the movement of the capacitive buttons. that killed me. Also, the new sense 5 better not look like it did in the photos, i will not buy a sense device that mimics windows phone.
leo72793 said:
I have to agree with the statements about the design on the rear, but i seriously hate the movement of the capacitive buttons. that killed me. Also, the new sense 5 better not look like it did in the photos, i will not buy a sense device that mimics windows phone.
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Oh it does, unfortunately. If we wanted a windows phone, we would have got one. SMH
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bennyboy78 said:
Oh it does, unfortunately. If we wanted a windows phone, we would have got one. SMH
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Personally, and i probably will get flamed by this, but if they leave it that way, im going to the Samsung side.
I like the hardware but I really hate the new sense. I'll pass it and see what improvement htc gonna make in the next device plus I have to wait my upgrade in Mar 2014
EVO 4G LTE HB 2.09 S-OFF
My wife isn't big on phones, as long as she can talk, text, and use the internet she's fine, she has her upgrade now so I'll be getting it and giving her my evo and if I don't like it I'll just switch back and give her the "one", and she has my og evo so I'll send that to htc for $100
If the one stays the same with the other carriers I'm looking forward to see how the development will go.
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You guys do know there well be an option to disable that Windows phonelike home screen right?
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Deathsnuggle said:
You guys do know there well be an option to disable that Windows phonelike home screen right?
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^ this
You just swipe left and you have the normal sense homescreen or disable that feature
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i like the htc one. i wouldnt mind getting it but im satisfied with my ltevo
i do like the "ultrapixel" camera tho. would be cool to have it and brag about it lol
I usually preorder my phones so I can have it on release day but this time I will wait to see if multitasking is back. If HTC disables this core function of Android again I will be going with another manufacture. Its ridiculous that if I am looking at a web page then check a text message then go back to the browser the page has to reload. I find this very infuriating, especially with all the power this phone is packing. Sense 5 doesn't look promising with the live tiles. Judging from the last couple of sense versions this release will be throw together also and won't be able to handle this new feature without studdering and serious lag.
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It's ok... The best thing is the speakers... All phones speakers should face you... It just makes sense. But other that I don't see anything special about compared to the new up coming phones. By the time up ready for a upgrade at the end of the year there will be some very good phones on the market.
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the phone is a beast! i think that everyone here will love it. the speakers sounds awesome and are insanely loud. the camera speaks for itself as does the display. The HTC ONE - Everything Your Phone Isn'tâ„¢ -
Deathsnuggle said:
You guys do know there well be an option to disable that Windows phonelike home screen right?
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So are the windows essentially just widgets u could add to the screen?
I'm really drawn to the hd screen, extra ram, and extra storage. I also really love HTC's camera software.
The one drawback is the apparent lack of mSD expansion. As a systems engineer, I carry enough gear with me, so I often use my phone at job sites, carrying suites of software tools, ISOs, etc. That's in addition to the usual books, music, etc. So not having more than 64gb of storage that doesn't rely on the cloud will be a PitA (all too often, I'm in reception blackholes).
I know it'll come in 32 and 64gb flavors, but I really hate paying the premium for higher storage capacity consumption devices/phones.
If the Evo flavor ever does come to fruition, I have to hope that it comes with a microSD slot. Further, if it is released, I'll hold off getting one. I'm pretty happy with the 4g LTE and the price will drop in like 3 months anyway.
I'm in the same boat as you, I like having expandable storage. I can't always rely on cloud services. It's actually quite a debate. Some people like to flame others for wanting an sd card slot. I don't get it. Since I use my phone for work, mp3 player, and camera, the more storage I can get the better. I don't always have data and life is too busy too constantly swap what I have in my storage.
I tend to agree with many of the points raised here. Lack of external storage is rough, as is losing the kickstand. Also, while the new camera has better low light, i think 4MP is too low to allow for cropping. I'd have preferred a camera as good as Lumia 920.
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polar2792 said:
I like the back. Not a big fan of the speakers but I bet they do sound good. Nice specs but if Sprint gets it and changes it like they did the One X then it'll make me disappointed I just got this one.
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sprint wont be changing the phone or even the name to have evo in it, it will be the same as all other phone companies ones ( goodbye evo ):crying:

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