So this dude says something about GO Launcher sending the IMEI no. to the dev. itself. Anyone have more info about that? Thoughts?
I wasnt able to find any relevant information about that @ google.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iGPbvzPvkWw#t=166s
click the link to get to the exact time or manually fast forward it to 2:46
Update, read:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/342722-goapps-investigating-the-privacy-claims/
Even if that rumour is true, What is the dev gonna do with 200,000 IMEIs?
scoffyburito said:
Even if that rumour is true, What is the dev gonna do with 200,000 IMEIs?
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I didn't watch the video but people are suspicious about the Go software for a while since they are nonprofit, no ads and totally great in functions. Who gives free lunch?
There might be stuff they can do with such information. I don't know.
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I didn't watch the video but people are suspicious about the Go software for a while since they are nonprofit, no ads and totally great in functions. Who gives free lunch?
There might be stuff they can do with such information. I don't know.
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NO ONE GIVES FREE LUNCH! I'm suspicious too now
consegregate said:
I didn't watch the video but people are suspicious about the Go software for a while since they are nonprofit, no ads and totally great in functions. Who gives free lunch?
There might be stuff they can do with such information. I don't know.
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Yes, I was kinda of skeptical after knowing that none of their apps cost. I don't think there is anyway that they make money from themes, so how the hell?
But as for now I'm enjoying the launcher, the best one ive used so far and havent gotten into any trouble. Hope this remains a rumor.
There is an article on MoDaCo called GoApps - investigating the privacy claims which seems to clear thing up.
IMO the whole thing smells of "Look at me! My first video on XDA and I want to be controversial!"
Still, if I hadn't looked into this non-issue I would never have found out about the excellent LBE Privacy Guard app which is available for free on the Market
Jaidumb said:
There is an article on MoDaCo called GoApps - investigating the privacy claims which seems to clear thing up.
IMO the whole thing smells of "Look at me! My first video on XDA and I want to be controversial!"
Still, if I hadn't looked into this non-issue I would never have found out about the excellent LBE Privacy Guard app which is available for free on the Market
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Guess it is this one?
http://android.modaco.com/topic/342722-goapps-investigating-the-privacy-claims/
Putting it on the first post.
This may be a bone head old news post, but it's something I just noticed. I usually check for the free amazon app on my phone each morning but forgot to this morning so I checked online. This is when I noticed a "Test Drive" button as pictured below. I havn't had a chance to play with it yet, but wondering if others have and if, in fact, this is nothing new and I just failed to notice.
Nothing new. .. But still good for those that dont want to install the app before hand and see how it is
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I haven't actually seen anything that's even worth test driving in that section.
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I haven't actually seen anything that's even worth test driving in that section.
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so it's only certain apps then? Perhaps this is why I never noticed. Only time I use web based to to provide a link to someone on here so I don't spend much dwell time.
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so it's only certain apps then? Perhaps this is why I never noticed. Only time I use web based to to provide a link to someone on here so I don't spend much dwell time.
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yea i think it's only certain apps, usually useless stuff like games.
Hi guys,
Was a disappointment when i saw this morning that tech buzz will no longer be showing android news Or any news for that matter. Can some one suggest anything comparable? Would be helpful, thanks!
Yeah I was disappointed when I saw the message, now on the hunt for a replacement too. I have engadget but I want an Android news ticker as well that grabs from all the sites.
I was sad to see them to as well. I've been using the widget for over 2.5 years.
I kind of like "Android News" by Pinenuts Android Developers. Not a widget, just an app, but it has a lot of the feeds I like. Unfortunately their latest version removed one of my favorite feeds (Droid Life).
Has anyone found any good replacement?
Nothing yet. I have been using Drippler but its a far cry from Techbuzz widget. It wont update very often and sometimes I have to reboot to get it to sync with new news, and even then its on aound 1 or 2 things. I really wish TB would come back with their widget... loved that thing and never realized how much I relied on it till it was gone.
Androidandme.com has decent news items, but they are slow to update. Unfortunately I have to use Engadget more than anything else for Android updates.
Go a search on Google Play or Amazon app store for: Filtr Tech
I can't post a link to it because I'm new to the forums.
Hi all,
I was investigating different ways to promote my app and I was thinking on appszoom. I thought those reviews were only under payment but I just found out that you can also apply for a free review! However, unders those conditions: "You can also request your review for free and you'll get it published within 60 days"
Has anyone tried a free review with them?
appszoom.com is a very good apps review site
appszoom.com have reviewed two of my apps
* NewsDrift
* Africa Safaris
I really liked the way they did the reviews. You don't have to wait for 60 days. For instance, NewsDrift was reviewed within 48 hours of submitting the app. The reviews were also very well done - I also got to be featured on their home page under Latest Reviews.
I would recommend appszoom any day.
A good way to promote your app/game
I also ad my app/game listed and reviewed by Appzoom.com :
Konbo Monsters
I really think they did a fair review and my game was featured in its Latest Reviews section.
If you want a good way to promote your app, choose the AppZoom.com
Thanks for your answers! Indeed those reviews look pretty professional.
Did any of you use a paid review (specially since you mentioned within 48h) or you took the free option? If so, how much does it cost?
Yes, the reviews are very professional...I did not have to pay anything. Both of my apps were reviewed for free... I was really impressed.
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Hi all,
I was investigating different ways to promote my app and I was thinking on appszoom. I thought those reviews were only under payment but I just found out that you can also apply for a free review! However, unders those conditions: "You can also request your review for free and you'll get it published within 60 days"
Has anyone tried a free review with them?
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I had used their free review service, and got a quick response.
Also, the review process took shorter than expected and was very well done.
I'd used their service for my Android Game.
richardsd1985 said:
Yes, I have tried to submit an app on Appszoom but didn't succed. At last they ask to pay a fixed amount to publish my app review on their website. You should try some other website to publish a free review about your app. You should also consider App store optimization to increase app downloads from app stores.
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Hi Richard,
I'm sorry to hear you were unable to submit your app for review. Did you get in touch with the AppsZoom support? [email protected]
I work there and I'm sure they can work something out for you, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to get a free review, AppsZoom always offers free reviews unless the app is not available in their testing country, or it is not a free app, but in both cases you can send them an APK or promo code so that they can review it, and you don't have to pay. Sorry if there was any confusion!
Tell me if you notice a big increase of downloads after they've reviewed your apps? Many people told me that it is not worth to buy reviews.
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Tell me if you notice a big increase of downloads after they've reviewed your apps? Many people told me that it is not worth to buy reviews.
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Hi! I just want to clarify that the point of reviews is not to get installs, but to increase visibility. If your app is good, people will install it and in AppsZoom reviewed apps receive 4x more installs than those without reviews. While the reviews are not app promotions, but the benefit of the Premium review is that the app appears in a Premium position in the homepage and for a longer period of time than free reviews. The other benefit of Premium reviews (besides being published within 48 hours) is that the developer approves it before it is published, so if you're not happy with the review you can block it from being published. Hope that helps clarify!
monicalorrainemccoy said:
Hi! I just want to clarify that the point of reviews is not to get installs, but to increase visibility. If your app is good, people will install it and in AppsZoom reviewed apps receive 4x more installs than those without reviews. While the reviews are not app promotions, but the benefit of the Premium review is that the app appears in a Premium position in the homepage and for a longer period of time than free reviews. The other benefit of Premium reviews (besides being published within 48 hours) is that the developer approves it before it is published, so if you're not happy with the review you can block it from being published. Hope that helps clarify!
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Ok I see what you mean, but at the end I would like to have more active users. I have to pay for review so i can use ROI to do some calculation. I want to earn so if this investment won't make any profits I don't want to pay for it. Review at good App Review Site = Increase Visibility = More Active Users = Higher Revenue. Right? I just want to know what Review Site is worth to pay.
How long did you wait for an answer?
So guys, those of you that used Appszoom, did you notice any increase in sale at all, or just a nice review?
Update from Appszoom
Hi guys!
A quick update since some things have changed at Appszoom. We've redesigned our homepage, added a few new services, and due to really high demand for reviews, we've removed the free review request, but you can still email us (hello at appszoom dot com) about your app and let us know you'd like a free review. We may not always be able to guarantee a review, but we'll do our best to help you!
Keep in mind that there's a big difference between free and Premium Reviews:
Premium Reviews are ready within 2 work days (free reviews take much longer) and you pre-approve the review before it's published (free reviews are published when ready). The Premium Review also gets featured for up to four days in our homepage and in our "more reviews" section.
If I missed something, just ask away! Happy apping guys!
Hi today i got email from appszoom and i have some questions but i am did not have time to study it yet so sorry if I ask something twice or senselessly. When I want to use Appszoom I have to remove the AdMob SDK? I am make money on google account or appszoom? Because I've found my application to Appszoom but I did not do anything and it seems that it is linked to google.play. Thank you for answers and appszoom for opportunity.
sekip said:
Hi today i got email from appszoom and i have some questions but i am did not have time to study it yet so sorry if I ask something twice or senselessly. When I want to use Appszoom I have to remove the AdMob SDK? I am make money on google account or appszoom? Because I've found my application to Appszoom but I did not do anything and it seems that it is linked to google.play. Thank you for answers and appszoom for opportunity.
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Save your time and money, your app will drown in millions of other apps, besides, who sits and watch that site anyway
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Save your time and money, your app will drown in millions of other apps, besides, who sits and watch that site anyway
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Okey it's nice but I'd like to know how they work as payments and making money,
On which account the money go? As paid, etc.
When I want to use Appszoom I have to remove the AdMob SDK? I am make money on google account or appszoom?
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Since Appszoom's SDK also displays banners, it's advisable to remove AdMob SDK if you prefer to use Appszoom's SDK, however it is not mandatory. We recommend you only use one banner provider, since otherwise you could overwhelm your app with banners, which doesn't make for a nice user experience. You can make money from the SDK too - it works through cross promotion, which is a free exchange of banner impressions with other apps, or also through monetization, whereby your app displays paid ads for apps and you receive money when someone installs the app from the ad. They are all interstitial banners, meaning they don't appear permanently in any position. You can manage all the SDK stats from your Appszoom dashboard and it's a very flexible service. You can use both cross promotion and monetization or just one or the other.
Regarding your app in Appszoom - it is linked with Google Play (or the app store, depending on the app) meaning when a user clicks to download they are sent to the corresponding market. Appszoom is an app discovery site and app, driving more installs to the markets.
Hope that helps!
monicalorrainemccoy said:
Since Appszoom's SDK also displays banners, it's advisable to remove AdMob SDK if you prefer to use Appszoom's SDK, however it is not mandatory. We recommend you only use one banner provider, since otherwise you could overwhelm your app with banners, which doesn't make for a nice user experience. You can make money from the SDK too - it works through cross promotion, which is a free exchange of banner impressions with other apps, or also through monetization, whereby your app displays paid ads for apps and you receive money when someone installs the app from the ad. They are all interstitial banners, meaning they don't appear permanently in any position. You can manage all the SDK stats from your Appszoom dashboard and it's a very flexible service. You can use both cross promotion and monetization or just one or the other.
Regarding your app in Appszoom - it is linked with Google Play (or the app store, depending on the app) meaning when a user clicks to download they are sent to the corresponding market. Appszoom is an app discovery site and app, driving more installs to the markets.
Hope that helps!
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Thank you very much! It helped. I decided to try it but I'm still waiting for appkey (I clicked on the button), or when I want to get appkey I have to send an email with banners? Thanks again
sekip said:
Thank you very much! It helped. I decided to try it but I'm still waiting for appkey (I clicked on the button), or when I want to get appkey I have to send an email with banners? Thanks again
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Glad it helped! Could you tell me which app the request is for and I'll make sure we reply to you ASAP. Thanks!
monicalorrainemccoy said:
Glad it helped! Could you tell me which app the request is for and I'll make sure we reply to you ASAP. Thanks!
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I wrote you message
Hello, I just recently signed up to XDA. I have written a simple game called "Tiny Canoe" and I am having a difficult time getting it reviewed or really exposed anywhere. I wrote another app several years ago and back then there were multiple free sites that would review the App for you and you would subsequently get exposure and downloads. Now my inbox is full from companies wanting me to buy their service to review the app. I have no clue which one of these companies to actually trust or which one would be the most cost effective. I am just a single developer, so I don't have the funds or manpower to do a thorough analysis of what the best option may be. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Provide a link for the app or post the apk for members to try... you'll get feedback and if its good enough maybe a mention on the portal or XDATV. Good luck.
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Hello, I just recently signed up to XDA. I have written a simple game called "Tiny Canoe" and I am having a difficult time getting it reviewed or really exposed anywhere. I wrote another app several years ago and back then there were multiple free sites that would review the App for you and you would subsequently get exposure and downloads. Now my inbox is full from companies wanting me to buy their service to review the app. I have no clue which one of these companies to actually trust or which one would be the most cost effective. I am just a single developer, so I don't have the funds or manpower to do a thorough analysis of what the best option may be. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Hi. I downloaded it from play store. I must say I liked it. Fun little game. I gave it a review.
But i would recommend. Adding the apk here so people can download it and try it from here..
APK Attached and Google Play link provided
Thanks for the replies! Per your recommendation, attached is the apk for Tiny Canoe.
XDA will not allow me to post the link on this forum because I am new user. It says I can post that info after approximately 10 posts.
Thanks again for the help. It's a very simple and fun game. Hopefully, you will like it too.
-Mayan