Android Quick App: Hiplogic *Spark launcher replacement



Longtime software developer Hiplogic this week released a beta of its *Spark Android launcher (that'll be the last time we put the asterisk in Spark, by the way). Emphasis on the beta party, is it's still a bit laggy and buggy, but it's an interesting addition to Android.

The gist is that you get a vertical sliding UI, with weather info at the top, some shortcuts, news, post to Facebook and Twitter, plus Facebook and Twitter updates. Standard stuff really, but it's done in an interesting and attractive way.

Again, we need to reiterate that this is an unfinished beta, and you should treat it as such. But it's worth keeping an eye on, and you can find out more at SparkMyPhone.com. Video hands-on and download info are after the break.



Izvor

Advanced Call Manager v1.00



Take control of your time!

ACM handles your incoming calls with a personalized approach to different callers – it can play an instant busy tone, send a custom SMS, mute the ringer, divert calls or play a personal greeting. You can easily save different profiles and schedule them according to a time interval or location.

Advanced Call Manager lets you set up your mobile into several modes:
-Accept all calls (inactive)
-Reject all calls
-Accept phonebook only
-Reject from black list and accept from white list (you have to define the lists in advance)
-Reject all + custom action (e.g. send SMS to your wife or girlfriend if she calls)

Supported Reject Actions (depending on your platform):
-Send busy tone / drop
-Reply by SMS
-Mute the ringer
-Divert calls
-Play a personal greeting
-Pick up and hang up

Working with Lists and SMS Templates
With Advanced Call Manager, you can organize your phone book into custom lists - black lists (people you don't like to disturb you), white list (important people who are "allowed" to call you) or any other custom list. You can set different call-handling actions for the groups you have defined and thus have extra flexibility in personalized handling of calls.
With the SMS templates you can set special messages for each group very easily. You can do the same with personalized voice greetings.

Profiles
The application allows you to save selected call-handling configurations for typical scenarios as Profiles. You can easily switch to a profile whenever you need it and save the time for re-configuration.
The Scheduler tool allows you to activate a selected profile at a certain time once or on a daily basis. No need to switch profiles in the evenings while you are home or in the daytime while you are in the office. Allow ACM to handle this depending on your daily schedule.
With Advanced Call Manager, you are able to associate previously selected network cells to a profile and thus have automatic profile activation depending on your location.

Advantages
With its comprehensive set of features designed to cater to your needs, ACM seamlessly integrates with your phone and secures flawless call capturing and handling – allowing you to enjoy your time and privacy.

-Ultra‐fast recognition and capturing of incoming calls, leaving the caller unaware of your current availability
-Changeable status indicator of the program activity in the phone stand‐by screen (not available for BlackBerry devices)
-Handling of hidden callers to help you avoid people whose numbers cannot be retrieved
-Tight integration with phone book contacts
-Feature‐rich, making it possible to effectively handle any situation and all incoming call traffic
-Auto‐run at power‐on

Twidroyd PRO v4.0.0

Twidroid PRO is the leading full-featured Twitter client for Android. The PRO version features extended functionality like multi-accounts, video posting or themes.



* new: LivePreview™ (rotate to landscape to activate) for super fast discovery of links and media
* new: inline preview for plixi and twitpic images in the timeline
* new: unified grid menu for all additional features via more button
* new: header toolbar that incorporates new & refresh
* new: simplified settings page with a lot more structure
* new: color codes for mentions/RTs in the timeline
* new: new profile layout

More info: http://twidroyd.com/

Flick Kick Field Goal v1.0.1



The #1 Field Goal Kicking App! An instant classic and EXTREMELY addictive!
Have you got what it takes to score the match winning kick?
Control your kicks with the flick of your finger.
Account for 360 degree wind!
Multiple Game Modes
Feint Leaderboards and Achievements

Skype now available for Android phones



You’ve been asking us for it – and now it’s here. Skype is now available on a wide range of Android phones, so you can save money and stay in touch when you’re out and about. Visit skype.com/m on your phone to download, or read on to find out what’s inside.

With the new app, you can make free Skype-to-Skype calls, and send and receive IMs for free, one-to-one or with a group. You can also call phones at Skype’s great rates – over WiFi or 3G.

To make calls to phones abroad, simply dial the number in Skype and pay with Skype Credit – or make unlimited calls with a subscription. When you’re abroad, we recommend that you connect to a WiFi zone for best value.

If you already use Skype on a computer, you'll see your full contact list when you sign in to Skype on your Android phone. If not, you can set up an account and be ready to go in minutes.

You can download Skype from the Android Market, or from skype.com/m on your phone. You’ll need Android OS 2.1 or later – check Settings > About if you’re not sure what version your phone is running.

Izvor

SmartSMSVibrate (Android Market) – FREE

SmartSMSVibrate is an application for Android Phones 2.0+ . With this application when you receive a Text Message (SMS), SmartSMSVibrate will check if you have your phone in your pocket/holster. If your phone is in a closed environment (in your pocket/holster), then the phone will vibrate. If your phone is in a open environment (on the table), then the phone wont vibrate.

IMPORTANT — A bug has been found, when installing from the Market the default settings are not applying correctly.  This will cause the phone to vibrate all the time.  Uncheck all settings, then reapply settings will fix the issue.  I will patch it this evening (10.7.2010).

Screenshot of the settings:



This application has been tested on following devices:

HTC Incredible
HTC Evo 4G
More will follow once I can confirm other devices work.

DOWNLOAD from Android Market!

Instructions
Once this application is installed. I recommend you disable the default vibrate options in the “Messaging” application. Otherwise the program might not function properly.

For this application to catch incoming Text Messages (SMS), you have to check the “Enabled” item in the options. Then also if you want the phone to “Vibrate In Pocket” and “Vibrate Out Pocket”.

Donate
If you’d like to support the development of this application.  Please consider getting the Donate version of this application.  You can find it on the Market for $0.99!

Report Problems!
If you have any problems with this application please report any issues in the forums. Dont expect me to be able to fix all bugs from the comments in the Android Market.

http://carstendressler.com/forum/index.php?board=3.0

Version Changes
1.0 - Initial Release

NOTICE:
If you experience problems when initially installing that the application isn’t behaving like its suppose too.  Then go to the option.  Uncheck everything, then reapply your settings.  Looks like the default settings aren’t loading.  I will fix in next update.

HootSuite Going Free for Android October 13



Hoot hoot! HootSuite has become quite the popular platform, and now the folks behind it are giving back to all of those that have made the social network management tool such a success. As of October 13th the full version of HootSuite will be available free to download for Android and iPhone. No ads, viewable Ow.ly clickthrough statistics, and the ability to manage more than three accounts are all features you can expect once the app goes free. And for those registered with HootSuite Pro accounts, you can expect even more features in the coming weeks.
The new, free version will also include some much-pine-for enhancements including Facebook integration in the Android app. If you are a current HootSuite user who paid for the app, well you really don’t get much but a pat on the back for supporting its creators and the same ability as everyone else to upgrade to the newest version for free.

[via HootSuite]

Izvor

Social Navigation App Waze Releases Version 2.0 for Android, Brings Local Driving Groups



Waze, the social navigation app that allows drivers to build live maps based on user input, has updated to version 2.0 in the Android Market. The latest installment of the app brings along local driving groups to help users get the most up to date information on road conditions in their areas based on the reports of others using the same routes. Groups can be based around those commuting to the same area for work, friends or family taking multiple cars to arrive at the same destination, or professional driving fleets such as taxis or delivery vehicles to name a few.
Version 2.0 dropped for iPhone last month and since it’s release over 5,000 driving groups have already formed, with more expected on the heels of the new Android update. Other enhancements in the latest release include multi-touch support, zoom, and rotation.

Izvor

Firefox for Android hits Beta status



Android 2.0+ The development of Firefox for Android -- for all mobiles, actually, has been a long one. And today, it's finally reached beta status for Android. Again, that's beta -- not a full-fledged release, so there may still be bugs about. Keep that in mind. We're going to go give it a spin and check in later after some quality playtime. Download now at firefox.com/m/beta.

Izvor