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Flipboard, an iOS exclusive for several months, was officially released for Android early Friday morning. The beta release came out earlier in May following an apk leak of the exclusive Samsung S III application. To this day, I'm not sure if this leak was a planned bit of genius from the Flipboard team or not. but here is the feature list including what's new in its first official release to Android:
Be amazed by what you see when everything people are sharing, collecting and publishing in every moment comes together in a single place.
Search for anything—people, topics, hashtags, blogs, your favorite sites—and flip through articles, updates, photos and videos in a beautiful magazine format.
Connect Flipboard to 12 social networks, streamlining your reading and activities like commenting, liking and sharing. Services include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, Google Reader, LinkedIn, Flickr, 500px, Sina Weibo and Renren.
Get a quick dose of what’s happening now, in Cover Stories, a constantly updated selection of articles, photos and videos shared by your friends.
Save anything to read later using Instapaper, Pocket and Readability.
Create a Flipboard account to access your favorite content and social networks on different or shared devices.
Enjoy Flipboard in 14 localized editions—for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, U.S. and U.K.
Explore hundreds of staff picks in the Content Guide, including must-read magazines and blogs, gorgeous photography and special curated sections devoted to the news of the day and other topics of interest.
Access Flipboard quickly through the widget.
With the full release, Flipboard can now access Google Plus and Youtube. Google Plus, up to now, had been limiting the partners in which sufficient API was released allowing third parties access to their feeds. Upon receiving the update from the Play Store, I immediately added both feeds.
The Google Plus feed is quite breathtaking on Flipboard. It will even rival the native Google Plus application on Android in style and function. I did have some lag in getting updates, but that's to be expected from this early of a release and potentially a lot of pulls from Google's API. YouTube also worked well, feeding me my subscriptions and video worked well in my first few tests. The challenge now for content publishers is to make their material shine within Flipboard. I do believe this will become a popular application within the entire web ecosystem.
There were questions about receiving the update. I've linked directly to the Google Play Store below. The app itself will not push an update at this time, but by going to the Play Store, one should be able to see the update there. It is reported to be heading out to other markets as well, so a quick search should suffice. Once updated, users will be able to add Google Plus and YouTube to their pull list under the My Account section.
What are your thoughts on the updated release of Google Plus? In my very humble opinion, this rivals any magazine style news reader anywhere and is a great addition to the Android platform with widget support.
Source Article: http://rootzwiki.com/news/_/articles/general/flipboard-out-of-beta-r913
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Hey everybody!. About 5 months ago I started developing my first Windows Phone project called SkyType. I published multiple versions but after a lot of hours of work and i published them into App Spotlight. But today (a hour ago) I published the first update that i actually want public to use. (Or I personaly think is usable.)
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Have you ever wanted to use your computer or any other device with a nice keyboard to type on your Windows Phone really fast ? Well now you can thanks to the SkyType ! Use any other device in the same Wi-Fi network to type SMS, E-Mail, to exchange complex internet links or copy text between devices and much more all without the internet connectivity and additional software.
SkyType sleek responsive web interface is based on latest frameworks like jQuerry and Twitter Bootstrap that offers fast and beautiful user experience. All you need to do is use the other device web browser to access the SkyType web interface and type on your Windows Phone - easy as that !
Features:
Type SMS, Chat messages (Viber, WhatsApp support) and E-mails.
Send and open complex internet links on your phone.
Copy text from your computer to your phone clipboard !
Copy text from your Phone to your computer or OneDrive with one tap.
3rd Party apps support - Search in-app, send links, coordinates and more.
Supports UC Browser, Surfy, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, MixRadio,
TubeCast, MetroTube, Maps, Windows Phone Store.
Dial numbers, Access your contacts, Share complex texts and much more.
Full support for all languages and character sets.
Compatibility mode
Free app in active development and support.
Huge Compatibility !
SkyType also feature optional COMPATIBILITY MODE for old web browsers and devices.Type on your brand new Surface 3 Pro or use your old Windows 95 machine - SkyType does not care about the machine age, OS or form factor as long as you have at least JavaScript compatible web browser.
SkyType is now in over 5 months of active development.
Huge update to the first public beta version: 0.0.9.5
Full support for ALL languages and character sets. (As requested by users.)
New BootStrap and jQuerry based web interface + switch between new and old interfaces.
Complete new web server implementation.
Full application redesign.
Improved stability of application (A lot.)
Full HD screens optimization.
Faster start up, Donation using in-app payment added.
Prevent phone from sleep option.
Added support for UC Browser, Surfy, Nokia MixRadio, TubeCast, Twitter.
Available for FREE on Windows Store starting now:
https://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/skytype/b91933ff-02c5-412b-815f-7a66e9f92a1a
(May take a bit longer until it will appear in your store, it was published few minutes ago )
And one important thing !
Happy 2015 :smile:
A HUGE Update is now available on the store ! Totally free with NO ads.
https://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/skytype/b91933ff-02c5-412b-815f-7a66e9f92a1a
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Very interesting.
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nice one thank you so much
The Chinese mobile market is recognized as the largest in the world for a good reason. According to the Statistical Report on Internet Development in China (April 2020) in CNNIC, the number of mobile Internet users was 897 million in March 2020. And App Annie reports that revenue in the Chinese mainland approached US$50 billion, up by 190% over the past three years.
Three barriers to entry the Chinese market
There are three major barriers to entry into the Chinese mobile market that overseas developers struggle to overcome.
First, releasing any software into the Chinese market forces businesses to overcome significant legal hurdles to both operate legally in the Chinese market and publish a product or service legally. For example, games require copyrights and version numbers, and some application categories, such as finance, media, and entertainment, Sports and health are difficult to obtain qualifications.
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Secondly, any mobile companies that do overcome the legal challenges must thoroughly localize their services or products to have any chance of succeeding. Unlike in Europe, where localizing from France to Germany would mostly be left in the hands of translators, localizing for China will include changing business models, linking apps and games with China’s leading social media platforms, and even changing the art or backstory of video game characters to adapt to the market, as evidenced in the mega-hit “Arena of Valor,” which has struggled to replicate its success in China elsewhere.
Finally, developers need to overcome the distribution of mobile apps to ensure that their apps or games actually reach consumers. Due to the fragmented nature of the China mobile market, there are more than 400 app stores in China's Android market to provide services to consumers, making it more difficult for overseas developers to implement advertising strategies in China. In addition, China’s social networking environment is unique. As the largest social networking network in China, WeChat is more a part of the digital life of Chinese users than a chat application. As a result, mobile app and game developers entering the Chinese market must learn to navigate a unique social and, by extension, advertising landscape.
For details about Huawei developers and HMS, visit the website.
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Snapchat HMS vs GMS
Snapchat has been one of the most popular apps in the world for a long time now. The app which features disappearing photos has evolved to a full-scale social media app. This growth was seen as the app topped the charts on the Google Play store and the Apple App Store. However, as newer Huawei phones were restricted access to GMS services, HMS Core was created in its place. Now Snapchat has been made to be compatible with HMS, making the app available to millions of more users.
So how does the HMS version compare to the GMS version of the app?
Snapchat - GMS
Snapchat is an essential app for communication and one of the most popular apps in the world. Upon getting a new phone, chances are you'll be installing Snapchat before anything else. This app lets you take photos, apply filters, play games with friends, live video chat, and post to your public or private stories. For GMS devices, the app works very well, aside from a downgrade in photo quality compared to the iOS version of the app.
Using GMS services, Snapchat is able to access location services, calls, storage, camera, and payment features. The app has been fleshed out over the many years of its existence and now runs with few bugs or crashes.
Screenshots from Snapchat on HMS phone:
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On your first install of Snapchat from the Huawei AppGallery, you may be prompted to update to the latest version of HMS core. This is needed to make all of the functions of Snapchat available. This is a quick process that will take under a minute.
Once you have the app going, you'll notice everything looks the same as it does in the GMS version of the app. Snap Maps is still accessible, with the ability to allow or deny access to your location data. I found all of the filters were available, just as they were on my GMS device. Stories, videos, photos, calling and all of the same features work just all well.
Testing out the speed of the HMS version, I sent several snapchats in the form of photos, videos, and texts to another phone. All of them were delivered in the same amount of time that it took a GMS powered phone to do.
Screenshots from Snapchat on HMS phone:
Interesting
So, everything is the same.
Are there any differences ?
not showing a screenshot of how the snap ends up looking means this "review" is trash.
the whole problem with snapchat on android is the picture quality looks horrible compared to iphones
Canva on HMS vs on GMS
With over 100,000,000 downloads, the Canva app is one of the most popular photo and video editing apps. It is designed to be used by anyone who wants to improve their photos or put together a video using their powerful editing tools. Use templates for specific social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook. This app will be able to crop your photo/video appropriately and export it in the correct resolution. It's an easy way to spice up your social media posts.
Traditionally Canva has only been available on GMS phones, through the Google Play store. Now you can download Canva for HMS phones with the Huawei AppGallery. This brings the app to more users on more platforms. So how do the two versions of this app compare? Let's take a look.
Canva on GMS
Opening the app after a fresh install will bring you to the login screen. Since this app is the GMS version, you have the option to log in with your Google account. You can also log in via email and a few other options.
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Once you're in the app, you'll be shown the main page where you can browse templates for different types of social media. It's very easy to get started with new projects and quickly create media that matches your brand or aesthetic.
A premium subscription to the app unlocks a bunch of features. You can pay $12.99 a month, or $119.99 a year for these paid features. There is an option to try Canva Pro for 14 days.
Canva on HMS
To use the HMS version of Canva, you can download it for free from the Huawei AppGallery. Once you launch the app, you'll run into your first glitch which is a result of converting the app from GMS to HMS. A message will appear that says "Canva won't run without Google Play services, which are not supported by your device". This message can be ignored, and you can continue to log in via email. However, the lack of GMS does seem to cause further issues with other features in this app.
Once you are logged in and find yourself on the main screen, you can select a template to start a new project. Unfortunately, this is where the next issue comes up. When trying to create a project from a template, you are shown an error that says "You are offline. We are unable to reach Canva. Please check your network settings and try again."
The last section where you'll run into errors is trying to use the premium subscription service. This requires GMS to manage your payments, so it cannot be accessed.
So even though Canva is available on the Huawei AppGallery, the app doesn't seem ready for HMS users. Hopefully, updates in the future will fix this.
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Flapp on HMS Vs. GMSFlapp is a very capable travel app, that will help you find hotels, flights, car rentals, or bus routes. It's an all-in-one solution for making your travel plans much easier. Explorer new places to visit, or track your current planned trips. The app is available for free on the Google Play store for anyone with a GMS phone. Users that have an HMS phone can get the app from the Huawei AppGallery. The two different apps have quite a few differences, so let's take a look at how Flapp took advantage of HMS Core development, to bring the app to Huawei users.Flapp on GMSTo set up your Flapp account, you can use your Google or Facebook account. The GMS version of this app opens to the explore page. From this page, you can see exclusive deals and important travel info. At the top, you have options to look for flights, hotels, car rentals, and busses. The bottom of the explore page has more navigation to access trip data, favorites, and your personal profile.
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More features can be accessed through the menu in the top left. This will bring you to some useful tools like Currency and Country selection.Flapp on HMSThe HMS version of this app has been redesigned from the ground up. To set up your account, you will be able to use Facebook or Twitter. Google is not available due to the lack of GMS, but other social media logins aren't affected.Instead of opening the app to the explore page, you will see the flight search page. Car rentals are also available from the "more" menu. Many of the features from the GMS version of this app are missing, like bus routes. There is a section for hotel searches, but that results in a "page not found" error.
The flights section works well on the HMS version of this app. If you want to use it as your all-in-one travel app, you'll probably want to wait until some of the current bugs are worked out.
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Very interesting.
its very interesting, how can we handle the support plugins like google map API, HMS MAP API etc..
can you explain.
So, I am intrigued by the fact that all of these HUAWEI related posts are linked to a give away contest for a Google Pixel phone
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So, I am intrigued by the fact that all of these HUAWEI related posts are linked to a give away contest for a Google Pixel phone
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lmao indeed, a Pixel with GMS
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