The "Freeola Customer Forum" forum, which includes Retro Game Reviews, has been archived and is now read-only. You cannot post here or create a new thread or review on this forum.
Really enjoying my Android phone...
The newly revamped Android Market does some pretty clever stuff.
Install Apps to your phone by using your PC
Signing in with the same Gmail account that you use on your phone allows you to add the phone (or Android device) using your PC session so that you can browse the Market from a PC and install Apps directly to your phone 'over the air' - no wires (or iTunes!!!) it just finds your phone and uses 3G or wifi if it's available.
It works really well. I've just installed a 'Wifi Analyser' application while I'm typing this. Obviously you can do things the old fashioned way and use the phone but it's more comfortable reading reviews etc. from a full size monitor.
One thing I am surprised with though is Google seem to have made a "school boy error" with the site's Security Certificate.
When I sign in to Android Market (using IE) I receive this warning:
"There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.
Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server."
When you view the error details for the "Mismatched Address" you find the certificate is for *.google.com (while the website is android.com).
So I'm happy to proceed as "I love Google" - but it seems a bit strange. Using non-IE browsers doesn't cause the security error so perhaps it's just IE being too sensitive but it's still a big user market (did you see what I did there!).
The newly revamped Android Market does some pretty clever stuff.
Install Apps to your phone by using your PC
Signing in with the same Gmail account that you use on your phone allows you to add the phone (or Android device) using your PC session so that you can browse the Market from a PC and install Apps directly to your phone 'over the air' - no wires (or iTunes!!!) it just finds your phone and uses 3G or wifi if it's available.
It works really well. I've just installed a 'Wifi Analyser' application while I'm typing this. Obviously you can do things the old fashioned way and use the phone but it's more comfortable reading reviews etc. from a full size monitor.
One thing I am surprised with though is Google seem to have made a "school boy error" with the site's Security Certificate.
When I sign in to Android Market (using IE) I receive this warning:
"There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.
Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server."
When you view the error details for the "Mismatched Address" you find the certificate is for *.google.com (while the website is android.com).
So I'm happy to proceed as "I love Google" - but it seems a bit strange. Using non-IE browsers doesn't cause the security error so perhaps it's just IE being too sensitive but it's still a big user market (did you see what I did there!).
[s]Hmmm...[/s] Page:
Really enjoying my Android phone...
The newly revamped Android Market does some pretty clever stuff.
Install Apps to your phone by using your PC
Signing in with the same Gmail account that you use on your phone allows you to add the phone (or Android device) using your PC session so that you can browse the Market from a PC and install Apps directly to your phone 'over the air' - no wires (or iTunes!!!) it just finds your phone and uses 3G or wifi if it's available.
It works really well. I've just installed a 'Wifi Analyser' application while I'm typing this. Obviously you can do things the old fashioned way and use the phone but it's more comfortable reading reviews etc. from a full size monitor.
One thing I am surprised with though is Google seem to have made a "school boy error" with the site's Security Certificate.
When I sign in to Android Market (using IE) I receive this warning:
"There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.
Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server."
When you view the error details for the "Mismatched Address" you find the certificate is for *.google.com (while the website is android.com).
So I'm happy to proceed as "I love Google" - but it seems a bit strange. Using non-IE browsers doesn't cause the security error so perhaps it's just IE being too sensitive but it's still a big user market (did you see what I did there!).
The newly revamped Android Market does some pretty clever stuff.
Install Apps to your phone by using your PC
Signing in with the same Gmail account that you use on your phone allows you to add the phone (or Android device) using your PC session so that you can browse the Market from a PC and install Apps directly to your phone 'over the air' - no wires (or iTunes!!!) it just finds your phone and uses 3G or wifi if it's available.
It works really well. I've just installed a 'Wifi Analyser' application while I'm typing this. Obviously you can do things the old fashioned way and use the phone but it's more comfortable reading reviews etc. from a full size monitor.
One thing I am surprised with though is Google seem to have made a "school boy error" with the site's Security Certificate.
When I sign in to Android Market (using IE) I receive this warning:
"There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.
Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server."
When you view the error details for the "Mismatched Address" you find the certificate is for *.google.com (while the website is android.com).
So I'm happy to proceed as "I love Google" - but it seems a bit strange. Using non-IE browsers doesn't cause the security error so perhaps it's just IE being too sensitive but it's still a big user market (did you see what I did there!).
[s]Hmmm...[/s] 
Hi Hmmm,
Ah the joys of owning a 'smartphone' :¬)
Have you tried these sites:
AppBrain
Getjar
AppBrain is the same as Android Market but offers a bit more. You create an account using your Googlemail account login and download apps to your phone....just the same. Getjar often has exclusive 'freebies' (apps that on other sites cost money).
Ah the joys of owning a 'smartphone' :¬)
Have you tried these sites:
AppBrain
Getjar
AppBrain is the same as Android Market but offers a bit more. You create an account using your Googlemail account login and download apps to your phone....just the same. Getjar often has exclusive 'freebies' (apps that on other sites cost money).
Hi DL,
I had bumped into appbrain before but will check it out properly now you've mentioned it.
I have used getjar a few years back looking for Nokia apps - I'll take another look at that one too :¬)
It looks like I have rather a lot of catching up to do on the smartphone front coming late to the game!
Thanks,
I had bumped into appbrain before but will check it out properly now you've mentioned it.
I have used getjar a few years back looking for Nokia apps - I'll take another look at that one too :¬)
It looks like I have rather a lot of catching up to do on the smartphone front coming late to the game!
Thanks,
[s]Hmmm...[/s] 
From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
pb wrote:
From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
And of course it's free on Android (GetJar) unlike iPhone!
From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
And of course it's free on Android (GetJar) unlike iPhone!
Dragonlance wrote:
pb wrote:
[i]From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
And of course it's free on Android (GetJar) unlike iPhone![/i]
Thought it was ad supported on Getjar?
pb wrote:
[i]From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
And of course it's free on Android (GetJar) unlike iPhone![/i]
Thought it was ad supported on Getjar?
pb wrote:
Dragonlance wrote:
[i]pb wrote:
[i]From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
And of course it's free on Android (GetJar) unlike iPhone![/i]
Thought it was ad supported on Getjar?[/i]
Not on mine it isn't...full download, no adware etc etc. All updates free.
GetJar seem to have been the first to have 'offered' Rovio's masterpiece free at the beginning of December 2010; at that time iPhone users were still paying for full download :¬)
Dragonlance wrote:
[i]pb wrote:
[i]From what I've seen and used on Android phones Getjar is the best way to get decent apps (and a lot of free ones too).
Of course, Angry Birds is illegal not to own on any device!
And of course it's free on Android (GetJar) unlike iPhone![/i]
Thought it was ad supported on Getjar?[/i]
Not on mine it isn't...full download, no adware etc etc. All updates free.
GetJar seem to have been the first to have 'offered' Rovio's masterpiece free at the beginning of December 2010; at that time iPhone users were still paying for full download :¬)
59p isnt too much though :)
Ive not tried Android yet. It bothers me that a better Android phone comes out every other week. It must be hard for all those developers trying to make an app that will work on 50 different devices. I certainly wouldnt want to design a website for 50 different browsers.
Anyway according to Microsofts new mobile company (formerly known as Nokia) their first priority is beating Android. I really cant see that happening.
Ive not tried Android yet. It bothers me that a better Android phone comes out every other week. It must be hard for all those developers trying to make an app that will work on 50 different devices. I certainly wouldnt want to design a website for 50 different browsers.
Anyway according to Microsofts new mobile company (formerly known as Nokia) their first priority is beating Android. I really cant see that happening.
That's the good thing, you code for an OS not a device (99% of the time). So one Android app should work on all/most Android phones.
[s]Hmmm...[/s]
Ah I think the creator of Angry Birds has found the problem.
“Apple will be the number one platform for a long time from a developer perspective, they have gotten so many things right. And they know what they are doing and they call the shots. Android is growing, but it’s also growing complexity at the same time. Device fragmentation not the issue, but rather the fragmentation of the ecosystem. So many different shops, so many different models. The carriers messing with the experience again. Open but not really open, a very Google centric ecosystem. And paid content just doesn’t work on Android.“
So it looks like its the handset makers causing the most pain for developers by trying to make their own version of Android unique.
The iPhone is still on only one carrier in Japan, unfortunately Im on their version of Verizon with the majority of Japanese. Im hoping the iPhone 5 will be on both carriers, but if not I'll find myself a nice Android phone and wait.
“Apple will be the number one platform for a long time from a developer perspective, they have gotten so many things right. And they know what they are doing and they call the shots. Android is growing, but it’s also growing complexity at the same time. Device fragmentation not the issue, but rather the fragmentation of the ecosystem. So many different shops, so many different models. The carriers messing with the experience again. Open but not really open, a very Google centric ecosystem. And paid content just doesn’t work on Android.“
So it looks like its the handset makers causing the most pain for developers by trying to make their own version of Android unique.
The iPhone is still on only one carrier in Japan, unfortunately Im on their version of Verizon with the majority of Japanese. Im hoping the iPhone 5 will be on both carriers, but if not I'll find myself a nice Android phone and wait.
Page: