{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BALK9CM
Track pad works. Pairs just fine. Home button works too. Very light and very happy to use this.
Just want to say that the battery life has been great on this. Not all of the extra button's other than letters, numbers, space, enter and esc work in every app I've used. I have mapped keys in a couple of emulators which was kind of fun to play with. Also, the keys are a little stiff when pressing so for me it's kind of difficult to type fast. At the top corners are the left and right mouse buttons, positioned like triggers which I think is awesome. The touch pad has been very responsive so far and double tap functionality works too.
eko3484 said:
Just want to say that the battery life has been great on this. Not all of the extra button's other than letters, numbers, space, enter and esc work in every app I've used. I have mapped keys in a couple of emulators which was kind of fun to play with. Also, the keys are a little stiff when pressing so for me it's kind of difficult to type fast. At the top corners are the left and right mouse buttons, positioned like triggers which I think is awesome. The touch pad has been very responsive so far and double tap functionality works too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just ordered one , can't wait to try it out! My couch is about 10 ft away from my TV. Do you think it will still work decent?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Sorry for taking so long to reply. Mine works from across the room just fine so 10 feet shouldn't be a problem.
eko3484 said:
Sorry for taking so long to reply. Mine works from across the room just fine so 10 feet shouldn't be a problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a way to lower and raise the volume on your tv with it? I have a samsung smart tv
I haven't found a way yet but I'll keep playing with it
This keyboard is great !!
bigwillis said:
This keyboard is great !!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was stiff when I first got it, ut its broken in nicely!
Bought this thing on the recommendation of this thread, and it seems great so far.
One small issue I've found is that I can't find a button that acts as the "back" button on the Nexus Player remote. Navigating websites and some apps is difficult without a back button. Anybody figure this out?
jc monkeyballs said:
Bought this thing on the recommendation of this thread, and it seems great so far.
One small issue I've found is that I can't find a button that acts as the "back" button on the Nexus Player remote. Navigating websites and some apps is difficult without a back button. Anybody figure this out?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Escape
eko3484 said:
Track pad works. Pairs just fine. Home button works too. Very light and very happy to use this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's an awesome price for that. I might have to consider that.
i just ordered one.. thanks for posting.
I got mine today but cannot get it paired... I see the keyboard on the NP screen but it says its pairing and never finishes... I rebooted and got the same result.. Any ideas?
Here is a pic
never mind, fixed it. works great.
on my Logitech diNovo mini bluetooth keypad, FN+ESC works as a back button. If you go to my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/accessories/logitech-dinovo-mini-t2944222 on this same forum I have other key combinations I have posted that should work for the Trak Pad as well.
---------- Post added at 02:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:29 AM ----------
with the Logitech diNovo mini keypad, Windows Button + spkr up/dn = System Volume up/down (also clicking on this window while open with mouse pad alows other volume/alert settings)
alt+spkr up/dn = same functionality.
Try one of these and see if they control your volume
spyderman33 said:
never mind, fixed it. works great.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I may be a bit slow, but I'm getting the same result. However I haven't managed to pair. The Nexus Player even ends up saying "Unable to pair"
*edit* got it. Required reboot of nexus player.
Does multi touch work on this track pad? Like if I needed to scroll as if you were on your phone could you do double Swype or something?
I bought this because you guys suggested it and it works great on the google nexus player and my son loves it too because it also works on his Samsung galaxy tablet, was a nice surprise!
visiontek candyboard bluetooth keyboard touchpad
I bought something similar I have the visionteck candyboard bluetooth. i am using it now It paired right away it is rechargeable has a backlit `keyboard. Mouse pad works well. So far I an impressed.
eko3484 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BALK9CM
Track pad works. Pairs just fine. Home button works too. Very light and very happy to use this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Related
Has anyone gotten a multitouch keyboard to work on the A101? I've been trying like crazy but none of them work...tried the gingerbread keyboard port (from droid life and one from the market) but no dice. I really want that one!
Thx!
fyi: The Archos 101 doesn't have Multitouch. You can verify this with multiple multi touch test apps.
wrong
rebugger said:
fyi: The Archos 101 doesn't have Multitouch. You can verify this with multiple multi touch test apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The A101 has two point multitouch, just confirmed with the multitouch tester.....and how else do you think pinch to zoom works?
Alright, yes - (i always thought of real multitouch as "more than 2 fingers").
I'm using gingerbread keyboard And it works great. You can find it on market
I'm not sure if this is the same from the market, but check out the Gingerbread keyboard in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875202.
Seems to work great, though you may need to select it, then the stock keyboard, then the Gingerbread keyboard to get the letters to show on the keyboard. Works fine after the initial selection.
skeeterfood said:
Seems to work great, though you may need to select it, then the stock keyboard, then the Gingerbread keyboard to get the letters to show on the keyboard. Works fine after the initial selection.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it's annoying, the gingerbread keyboard on the market is the same without this problem.
lolo33 said:
Yes it's annoying, the gingerbread keyboard on the market is the same without this problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ugh, this happens quite often afterall... Hope someone finds a fix!
gingerbread keyboard
Typing on it now have not seen single issue.
skeeterfood said:
Ugh, this happens quite often afterall... Hope someone finds a fix!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info. I have tried that one and could not get it to show up. The reason I'm looking for the multitouch is because while typing with both thumbs in portrait mode (using Better Keyboard), I think I try to go to fast because it misses letters that I know I hit and I think it's because I haven't completely left off of the last keypress. It works fine and never misses when using just 1 finger. I was hoping a multitouch enabled keyboard (like the gingerbread keyboard) would fix that. Maybe I'll just have to adjust the way I type on it!
Thanks everyone!
caseym said:
Thanks for the info. I have tried that one and could not get it to show up. The reason I'm looking for the multitouch is because while typing with both thumbs in portrait mode (using Better Keyboard), I think I try to go to fast because it misses letters that I know I hit and I think it's because I haven't completely left off of the last keypress. It works fine and never misses when using just 1 finger. I was hoping a multitouch enabled keyboard (like the gingerbread keyboard) would fix that. Maybe I'll just have to adjust the way I type on it!
Thanks everyone!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it has more to do with the noticeable lag present in registering two separate single touches, rather than a lack of multitouch.
It's very odd the way it works, and even harder to explain. Basically it seems to register a second touch near immediately, but if you remove one finger and touch again, there's a noticeable delay.
The best I can explain it is with this image. The upper portion was drawn in a slow and deliberate manner, the lower portion was just scratched off quickly -- both with just one finger.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
JasonOT said:
I think it has more to do with the noticeable lag present in registering two separate single touches, rather than a lack of multitouch.
It's very odd the way it works, and even harder to explain. Basically it seems to register a second touch near immediately, but if you remove one finger and touch again, there's a noticeable delay.
The best I can explain it is with this image. The upper portion was drawn in a slow and deliberate manner, the lower portion was just scratched off quickly -- both with just one finger.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good point. I think you're right about that. I got the Gingerbread Keyboard working on mine and it basically does the same thing. So I agree, I don't think it's necessarily a "multitouch" issue.
Hopefully, some tweaks in the future will help correct this. It's rather annoying.
caseym said:
Thanks for the info. I have tried that one and could not get it to show up. The reason I'm looking for the multitouch is because while typing with both thumbs in portrait mode (using Better Keyboard), I think I try to go to fast because it misses letters that I know I hit and I think it's because I haven't completely left off of the last keypress. It works fine and never misses when using just 1 finger. I was hoping a multitouch enabled keyboard (like the gingerbread keyboard) would fix that. Maybe I'll just have to adjust the way I type on it!
Thanks everyone!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried Thumb Keyboard at all? Puts the keys in very easy reach of your thumbs when holding the device in landscape or portrait. Just discovered it, and quite liking it!
unfortunately as the 101 only has 2 point multitouch, you wont be able to get it to register more than 2 simultanious presses on any keyboard app, even if the app supports it.
I found the Ultra Keyboard to work very good. It needs some time to configure it proper. But after that you have a keyboard which have quad keys like the IPad keyboard which types a lot better then the rectangle flat keys of the other keyboards.
I really like Smart Keyboard Pro.
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/smart-keyboard-pro_fbut.html
fisha21 said:
Have you tried Thumb Keyboard at all? Puts the keys in very easy reach of your thumbs when holding the device in landscape or portrait. Just discovered it, and quite liking it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How were you able to access it? It doesn't show up in the market for me on my Archos 70. I tried buying it on my Aria and then backup up the APK to install manually, but the program (understandably) doesn't support that. Kinda frustrating that I can't use the program I purchased on the device I want.
Thumb Keyboard
I am using Thumb Keyboard from the market and love it. It has different themes and layouts. I love the layout that splits the letters so they can be easily reached with your thumbs.
I saw another reccomendation for THumb Keyboard also, but i cant find it. maybe cause im on 43?
Not sure if it's true multitouch, but the keyboard from the Notion Ink Adam might do the trick. When testing, I found that you can hold down the Fn or Shift key and press a second key at the same time. Might be worth trying?
You can find it posted here.
Only problem is that the active key spots are slightly off, due to the Archos soft buttons!
I tried pairing my Motorola bluetooth keyboard, designed ostensibly for the Xoom but actually functional with any computer, with my HTC Flyer.
A dialog prompting me to enter some numbers into the keyboard appears, then immediately disappears and is replaced by a Toast message. Both are visible in this screenshot, courtesy of the device's fancy pen screenshot thing:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(Note that this dialog does not stay on the screen long enough to follow its instructions.)
Thoughts? Has anyone managed to get the Flyer to pair with a keyboard? If so, which one?
Aha. You have to convince it that you're pairing it with a desktop PC by holding down V, A, and R when you power it on. Unfortunately, this results in the android keys not working.
HELP ---- Can't get Xoom keyboard to work & Questions about BT Mouse...
Greetings!
I have the same keyboard and am unable to get it to work. I tried everything but the problem is that "code" to pair it only stays up for a second or two. I also tried hold down the V, A and R keys.
Is there another way?
Also, I was able to pair my Mac Mouse but it's too jumpy and I would love it if I could see a pointer on my screen. My friend as the BB Playbook and it plays very nicely with his BT keyboard and BT mouse. Even the Playbook shows a pointer on its screen when paired with a mouse.
Thanks so much for your help, Community
Fwiw I actually removed the batteries before holding down those keys while powering it on. I wanted to make sure it was really off.
THANK YOU!!!
kkinder,
Thank you so much!!! As you suggested, I removed the batteries, now my Motorola keyboard works great!!!
By pairing it this way, you mentioned this: You have to convince it that you're pairing it with a desktop PC by holding down V, A, and R when you power it on. Unfortunately, this results in the android keys not working.
What do you mean by this?
Thank you for this post!
I am loving my Flyer so far, just trying to tame my BT Mouse to play nice too!!!
Take care!
HeadhunterHarold said:
kkinder,
Thank you so much!!! As you suggested, I removed the batteries, now my Motorola keyboard works great!!!
By pairing it this way, you mentioned this: You have to convince it that you're pairing it with a desktop PC by holding down V, A, and R when you power it on. Unfortunately, this results in the android keys not working.
What do you mean by this?
Thank you for this post!
I am loving my Flyer so far, just trying to tame my BT Mouse to play nice too!!!
Take care!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem.
I mean that, for example, the back button on the keyboard doesn't work.
Samsung Tab bluetooth keyboard case works with HTC Flyer
Hi,
I'm new here. I signed up to share this piece of information with other Flyer users. I love my Flyer and have been looking for a case with an attached bluetooth keyboard that works with the Flyer. Finally ordered one that arrived today.
The verdict?
It works with the Flyer. When you first try to pair them (All Settings > Wireless and Networks > Bluetooth Settings), the Flyer will detect the keyboard. Go ahead and opt to pair them and the Flyer will prompt you with a dialog box to enter a PIN generated by the bluetooth keyboard. Problem is, the OK key on the dialog prompt is grayed out and it looks like you can't enter the PIN.
Just go ahead and type the PIN in using the bluetooth keyboard and then press the Enter key on the bluetooth keyboard. The two will be paired up and you only need to do this once. After that, every time the Flyer and the bluetooth keyboard are switched on, they will find each other without a hitch.
Btw the Samsung tab does not fit the Flyer perfectly. You need to cut out a small part so that you can see the menu buttons on the Flyer in horizontal mode. You also need to cut out a small part for the Flyer's front camera to be usable. Finally, widen the hole at the back of the case for the Flyer's camera.
All of these if done carefully will let the Samsung case retain it's handsome good looks. I got mine at Thinkgeek dot com for only $25 - on sale! If you look around at the various Samsung Tab bluetooth keyboard cases, most of them are actually made by the same manufacturer, just sold by different brands. Try not to pay too much for the same thing when another seller may have it on sale or offer it cheaper.
For some reason, slinging apps to close is no longer making the "Weeeeeee" sound effect. I do however get "whoosh" sound effect.
Anyone know how to fix?
MOD EDIT (LP): Please see post 7 for the answer
Credit to nunjabusiness
Mine does this too every so often. It happens when I close a program by dragging it down and letting it "slingshot" up to be closed. It sounds like one of the sound files from angry birds. I have no idea why it does it.
I'm going to ask the obvious but you have it positioned with USB port to the left? It only makes the Weeeeeeee sound when it's in that position, with the USB to the right you only get the Whoooooosh. Other than that, no idea sorry.
one of the funniest feature on the TP.
Angry Birds sound only occurs when the device is held with speakers up, thus home button and usb on left. You then pull back and let the card go as normal and voila.
Nburnes said:
Angry Birds sound only occurs when the device is held with speakers up, thus home button and usb on left. You then pull back and let the card go as normal and voila.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It works just as you described. Button on the left, then the sling sound works. Other way around it's the whoosh. I though I lost the sound file when i installed angry birds.
Thanks
Slingshot Easter Egg in WebOS
If anyone doesn't already know about the "easter egg" in the WebOS UI, you have to see this. I take no credit, looktall mentioned it in another thread and I googled it to find out the rest.
With an app open but showing as a card, turn the tablet over in landscape mode with the home button on the LEFT. Now, instead of flicking the card up to close it, pull it down to the taskbar and let go quickly.
Highlight the line below this one to read spoiler:
If you do it right, you will hear the sound of a rubber band stretching and the card will fly off with a "wheeeeeeee!" sound a la Angry Birds.
I also find it funny that Angry Birds itself will only display in the other direction.
wtf! thats so whack hahaha
i came across it via the forums at Pre Central
there's also a facebook easter egg as well.
http://forums.precentral.net/hp-tou...s/296145-facebook-easter-egg.html#post3122366
EDIT: for the slingshot easter egg make sure you have your sound turned up.
Haha, just found this out a few hours ago completely by accident.
I get the rubber band sound, but that's it >:E I've tried browser cards and a couple of apps. Does it only work with specific apps?
It the first thing i noticed when I got the touchpad, did the system update and it stopped, so assumed they removed it. I didn't know till now I had to have the home button on the left
pwnst*r pull back and release, but has to be quick
LOL, I "discovered" this some time ago just after playing Angry Birds and thought there was a glitch in the system cause it was still doing Angry Birds sounds.
nunjabusiness said:
If anyone doesn't already know about the "easter egg" in the WebOS UI, you have to see this. I take no credit, looktall mentioned it in another thread and I googled it to find out the rest.
With an app open but showing as a card, turn the tablet over in landscape mode with the home button on the LEFT. Now, instead of flicking the card up to close it, pull it down to the taskbar and let go quickly.
Highlight the line below this one to read spoiler:
If you do it right, you will hear the sound of a rubber band stretching and the card will fly off with a "wheeeeeeee!" sound a la Angry Birds.
I also find it funny that Angry Birds itself will only display in the other direction.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's not an easter egg, it's a documented feature. It's still cool though.
yareally said:
That's not an easter egg, it's a documented feature. It's still cool though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks Buzz Killington
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
yareally said:
That's not an easter egg, it's a documented feature. It's still cool though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Funny, every other reference to it that I found called it exactly that.
BTW, where is this so-called documentation people keep mentioning?
What came with the device doesn't even mention the swipe/flick thing anywhere. Hell it doesn't tell you much at all.
nunjabusiness said:
where is this so-called documentation people keep mentioning?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well it's been mentioned multiple times on the internet, therefore it is documented.
nunjabusiness said:
What came with the device doesn't even mention the swipe/flick thing anywhere. Hell it doesn't tell you much at all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
my TP came with a little pamphlet showing how to navigate around the TP.
pretty sure it mentioned in there how to swipe. no mention of the slingshot though.
looktall said:
well it's been mentioned multiple times on the internet, therefore it is documented.
my TP came with a little pamphlet showing how to navigate around the TP.
pretty sure it mentioned in there how to swipe. no mention of the slingshot though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I meant the "swipe up from bottom bezel to minimize to card" that all the noobs keep "discovering."
I swear I love the slingshot thing so much I was annoying some of my employees off and on all day. I now keep the thing upside down on my stand and have no issues working the hardware controls where they are.
looktall said:
well it's been mentioned multiple times on the internet, therefore it is documented.
my TP came with a little pamphlet showing how to navigate around the TP.
pretty sure it mentioned in there how to swipe. no mention of the slingshot though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a User Guide PDF downloadable from the HP web site which runs to 214 pages.
h0rd4k said:
It the first thing i noticed when I got the touchpad, did the system update and it stopped, so assumed they removed it. I didn't know till now I had to have the home button on the left
pwnst*r pull back and release, but has to be quick
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wasn't pulling back far enough. I had to laugh out loud when I did it the first time though.
First things first, I am not a miracle worker. This does not magically make voice search get audio from your BT headset. Google needs to fix that poorly thought out detail as far as I can tell.
What it does: It provides a dirt-simple way to start the Voice Search app from your BT headset rather than the nearly-useless Voice Dialer app.
How to use it:
Sideload the little .apk
HAVE VOICE SEARCH INSTALLED
Do what you normally do to start the Voice Dialer with your headset
Choose to run VoiceSearchIntercept by default
Try it after locking your display to make sure it still works
Post your results
Thanks guys. It works fine on my phone!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29923159/VoiceSearchIntercept.apk
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Would like to try but I can't find a way to have my bluetooth device (venturi mini) launching voice command
Does someone know a way to assign a specific action to bluetooth device buttons?
If you were to provide a logcat while pressing some button with that bluetooth device I might be able to work something out for it. Are you sure it doesn't work if you say, hold down the call button or something for 2-3 seconds?
There are apps on the marketplace that let you do things with your buttons, but I didn't find the ones I tried particularly helpful. That's why I made this one
I'll check it out later. my Bluetooth is charging.
I have a Bluetooth headset, LG Tone, that I'd be interested to see if it worked with your app.
xfinrodx said:
If you were to provide a logcat while pressing some button with that bluetooth device I might be able to work something out for it. Are you sure it doesn't work if you say, hold down the call button or something for 2-3 seconds?
There are apps on the marketplace that let you do things with your buttons, but I didn't find the ones I tried particularly helpful. That's why I made this one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried headset droid with "headset monitor", nothing happens whichever button I press, double press, long press...
Same result with headset button controller
Sorry I can't test your app
cailloup said:
Sorry I can't test your app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No worries, sorry it didn't work for you!
ifalldownalot said:
I'll check it out later. my Bluetooth is charging.
I have a Bluetooth headset, LG Tone, that I'd be interested to see if it worked with your app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It should, but let me know either way!
so this worked fine for me last night. I paired my Bluetooth earphones, pressed/held the call button, and it popped up your apk that I had installed. from there it automatically launched Google voice search.
although I think my mic sucks because it would never accurately do what I told it to.
but yeah.
Awesome
I can't believe I didn't comment on here last time.
I was trying to do this with my Droid Incredible and your little app is the only thing I ever found that fixed it. Now I have a Razr Maxx and have found it's still using the default voice command and I scoured the internet until I found this post again.
Thanks again, for making this. It's absolutely what I was looking for!!
Glad to hear other people are still using this! Maybe I'll make an icon and put it on the Market...
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
xfinrodx said:
Glad to hear other people are still using this! Maybe I'll make an icon and put it on the Market...
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh, you should. thought it was already on there. I just used your apk from up top.
I am using a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with a Jawbone ERA bluetooth headset trying to get Voice Command to launch instead of the default Voice Dialer.
I tried Bluetooth launcher, I explored using Tasker automate what your app does, but looked like it would take some effort plus purchase of Tasker from the Play Market.
Your app works like a charm each time after I selected it as the default.
You should definitely put it up on the Market with the description of launching Google Voice Search with the Bluetooth Multi-function button so more people can find it easily.
So heres the new release video for the note 2(which i might say looks very impressive)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOX3HYDwTCY&feature=player_embedded
The hardware is great and all, BUT what i found to be very impressive is the new software it uses.
Watch the video and look at the new multitasking UI at 2.04
The question I have is, do you think this multitasking interface will be ported to the galaxy s3?, it has the power to handle it, but the screen size might be a small issue
If not I might actually trade my S3 for the Note II. It looks great!!!!!
It looks great, but I can't see any real world use for that. Multitasking on Android was tried before with the name Cornerstone. I tried it on my Xoom, which is a 10" device, but I quickly found out it's not any better than normal way of multitasking, which is one app at a time. Humans can only concentrate on one thing at a time, anyway.
What Samsung really needs to do is get rid of the stupid physical home button, or at least put a separate multitasking key. That idiotic home button is hard to press even once, let alone press and keep holding to get recent apps. I find myself often relaunching apps from launcher rather than keeping home button pressed. That's the number one thing hampering multitasking on Samsung devices.
aydc said:
It looks great, but I can't see any real world use for that. Multitasking on Android was tried before with the name Cornerstone. I tried it on my Xoom, which is a 10" device, but I quickly found out it's not any better than normal way of multitasking, which is one app at a time. Humans can only concentrate on one thing at a time, anyway.
What Samsung really needs to do is get rid of the stupid physical home button, or at least put a separate multitasking key. That idiotic home button is hard to press even once, let alone press and keep holding to get recent apps. I find myself often relaunching apps from launcher rather than keeping home button pressed. That's the number one thing hampering multitasking on Samsung devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is cornerstone an app? or a software upgrade?
I agree, an individual button for multitasking is really needed in the Galaxy S series, HTC succeeded in implementing it into their One X
aydc said:
What Samsung really needs to do is get rid of the stupid physical home button, or at least put a separate multitasking key. That idiotic home button is hard to press even once, let alone press and keep holding to get recent apps. I find myself often relaunching apps from launcher rather than keeping home button pressed. That's the number one thing hampering multitasking on Samsung devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is exactly why I use Button Savior. It's really a savior.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Nas Eiesefpi said:
That is exactly why I use Button Savior. It's really a savior.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Button Saviour is great, but its not as pretty as the nexus soft buttons
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Also it takes up screen real estate, where as the nexus' buttons are at the bottom not over shadowing the screen
It doesn't really bother me cuz it's just a small arrow. Just click it to expand it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Colmdave said:
Button Saviour is great, but its not as pretty as the nexus soft buttons
View attachment 1365880
Also it takes up screen real estate, where as the nexus' buttons are at the bottom not over shadowing the screen
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It does take screen still, the nexus has a slightly lower resolution at apps, because they need to be cropt to gain the space for the software buttons.
A capacitive button would be the solution for my opinion. About the multitasking button, almost every rom at the one x or one s (at least afaik), has the buttons remapped to make the multitasking button a menu button.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Try Gmd gesturecontrol...
It works very well + u can specify your own gestures for everything (3 finger pinch to home or sliding 3 fingers downward for recent apps ) :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
true Multitasking
I tried the samsung "multi-tasking function" on the note tablet.
It splits the landscape screen in half for one application and half the screen for another application.
now that would be awesome on our mobiles.
Gesture control requires root control which i prefer to stay away from, beause i had a bad expierence with my s2 doing it
AbuYahya said:
I tried the samsung "multi-tasking function" on the note tablet.
It splits the landscape screen in half for one application and half the screen for another application.
now that would be awesome on our mobiles.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ya thats what im looking for on the s3, hopefully once the Note II is out, developers can mimic the function and release it on the play store. Id even pay for it if it was done right!
Please only start one thread with the same topic. Thank you.