I know Rhapsody uses a DRM called Helix and has a closed SDK that can be accessed by request through the proper avenues. If proposed with an acceptable usage, etc.
Anyway, I have been a Rhapsody To Go subscriber for years and have been awaiting an application to access the Rhapsody database, wherever, whenever.
Basically, with a Rhapsody subscription you can log on and play what you want, when you want. However, no mobile browser supports their Flash cookies that the store on the device playing the music, (PC, Laptop,etc).
Long story short, looks like the iPhone is getting this Rhapsody app' that I have been hoping for on WinMo for years.
The only other project like this was started and stopped years ago, Rhapsody Remote.
http://www.openrhap.net/blog/default.aspx
If any developers could or would look into this, I would definitely donate as much as possible. I'm sure many others would follow! Thanks to anyone who reads this and especially to anyone willing to look into it.
Sorry, shameless bump!
Is there any interest in such an app. by others?
Seems it would be the ultimate jukebox in the sky.
ditto this is my killer app would pay $$ for this
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because we have TCPMP, WiMP, and can code anything we want to use easily..
want internet radio? shoutcast works fine.
want something exotic? build it, or pay someone to. anything can be done.
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TCPMP can stream music/video from any source YOU wish, not controlled by drm. For instance Ive been nicely watching episodes of the simpsons on the train to uni most days, free of charge (I have the DVDs already).
Unless your network provider has a flat rate data service you will pay SHEDLOADS for the streaming data from rapsody anyway?! Invest in a 2GB SD card and go nuts!
We have the freedom on here to develop ANY application we wish, with the expertise here we could easily have an app like that but unless there is a diare need for it i doubt we will see it.
lifterus said:
The Celestial Jukebox in my pocket. My dream. Why can't it be on my 3G WM5 device as well?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/27/nokia-and-real-add-rhapsody-to-the-n800/
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You do know that you can use The Orb to stream any music from your PC? Also does video and you can view any pictures you have. Best of all it's FREE
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AT&T (cingular) just signed a deal to start giving free access to "qualifying subscribers" of Napster's content. The bad - you have to buy a blackjack. The good - it's set to work for WM5 so maybe they'll make a version that works with the TyTN?
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2108029,00.asp
Only solution left:
Buy an n800.
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No, that's very misleading of Cingular. There's still no way to play streaming tracks on your mobile. Cingular's stupid service just lets you purchase tracks from napster or yahoo using your phone. The most pointless thing ever. Its nothing more than a cross promotional scheme.
The subscription music model can and will work. It will eventually dominate download services. But it can only happen when you can access and play the library from portable devices. 3G is here and yet this isn't happening. Its ridiculous.
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Maybe it wont be streaming but 3G is pretty fast for DLin a song (should be downloaded much quicker then a minute) and they're GIVING you unlimited service free for at least a year. Clearly it's not as nice but it's still not too shabby either (especially if you can DL over wifi if available!)
well for now i guess all you can do is get a bittorrent client for your phone, download any file/album you want without any DRM.
i don't see any problems with that..
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How about this:
http://www.mercora.com/m/
Best Applications for Android
There are only a few applications in the market now, but I figured I'd start a thread for the future to share your recommendations on cool applications for Android. ShopSavvy made me think to make this thread, as it's something that seems incredibly useful in the future. All of us PPC lovers have been in a store and seen a price on something, saying "I wonder if I can get it cheaper"... Then we pull out the phone, hit up Google shopping or something of the like, and run a search... How nice would it be to just pull out the phone, open ShopSavvy, scan the bar code and immediately know if you're getting a good deal?
http://www.android.com/market.html
Description: "ShopSavvy is your shopping assistant. Using the camera in your phone, you can scan the barcode of any product to find the best prices on the internet and at nearby, local stores."
www.biggu.com
Movie and Music Streaming
i would like to see a program that will allow me to stream movies from my netflix account or stream music from my sirius subscription
dnyperez said:
i would like to see a program that will allow me to stream movies from my netflix account or stream music from my sirius subscription
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Well, for Sirius you need a satellite radio receiver... Not built into the hardware. Perhaps they'll come out with an application that you can pay like $8 a month for, like XM Radio Mobile for Windows Mobile, but definitely not true satellite radio as the phone just isn't capable. As for NetFlix, that'd have to be done by them, send them an email requesting it.
Probably won't get anything done, but ya never know, if they see money in it maybe they'll put something together.
i have sirius on my dash it works with my online subscription i would like to see that on my upcoming G1
i would like to see Music ID its a good app for music enthusiasts
ShopSavvy IS a really cool program, but it doesn't have a huge amount of stuff in the database it's using. I used the barcode reader on a few things in my house and the one thing it was able to was a book I had. When it works it is incredible, one of those "Holy crap that's cool" things.
GiZZy said:
i would like to see Music ID its a good app for music enthusiasts
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http://code.google.com/android/adc_gallery/ here are some of the winners who made apps for the g1 and gizzy you looking for this TuneWiki it is one of the winners
kron2 said:
http://code.google.com/android/adc_gallery/ here are some of the winners who made apps for the g1 and gizzy you looking for this TuneWiki it is one of the winners
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I thought i looked at all the winners but i guess somehow i missed that one, its a pretty good app. What i meant was you have a tune playing in the background and the app tells you what the song is, I didnt rly see that in the TuneWiki's features.
i know for a fact that there will prolly be new apps bout every week.. and they will all be the best
GiZZy said:
I thought i looked at all the winners but i guess somehow i missed that one, its a pretty good app. What i meant was you have a tune playing in the background and the app tells you what the song is, I didnt rly see that in the TuneWiki's features.
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You are probably referring to Shazam, a program that's been a hit on the iphone. Good news, they're developing it for the Android platform.
http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17746/18770/shazam-developing-app-for-android.phtml
I'd love to see a pandora client as far as music goes. Sirius just axed my favorite music station (29) so it's not that big a deal for me having sirius streaming.
But given how sirius' streaming website works, coding a java app to log you in and get the station information and music streams wouldn't be a big deal at all.
I need to see an android version of eReader before I can by one.. Though they still do not support Blackberry, so I could wait a while....
That would be very slick
dnyperez said:
...i would like to see a program that will allow me to stream movies from my netflix account...
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UMA APP
I am hoping that an APP to add UMA can be created it's a shame T_MO did not demand this out of the box. It would have made the phone more aligned with being unique to T-mobile at launch
I know this is pretty much a NOOB question but we would have to buy the apps right?
beartard said:
I'd love to see a pandora client as far as music goes. Sirius just axed my favorite music station (29) so it's not that big a deal for me having sirius streaming.
But given how sirius' streaming website works, coding a java app to log you in and get the station information and music streams wouldn't be a big deal at all.
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That would be pretty pimp as well.
str8g1 said:
I know this is pretty much a NOOB question but we would have to buy the apps right?
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So far, they've said the first three months or so would be free-only apps, but that after that they would open the market up, at the developer's option, to charging for apps. Any developer can release his app for-pay, free, or even free/open-source.
Funambol
It may be of some interest to some of you, that a Funambol connector for Android is now available. It's open source software.
"The Funambol Push Email and PIM client for Android aims to synchronize Android email and pim data (contacts, calendar and notes) with a Funambol (or SyncML compliant) server."
You can run it on a desktop machine, or on a server (or exchange server), or through a third party server like my.funambol.com. Various connectors are available to synchronise contacts, and calendar, with a multitude of systems - client and server. The funambol connector runs on your android phone and connects to the server.
https://www.forge.funambol.org/participate/projects.html
aad4321 said:
I believe google has also released a program which connects your exchange calendar to googles calendar.
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funambol is a little different. It will connect any client to any server. Clients now include Funambol, and servers include (but not exclusively - I've also used it with kolab for example) exchange. Funambol is very useful for connecting multi-platform clients (including non-smartphones as long as they have a syncML client) and servers. It may be useful on occasions when the google app isn't appropriate.
Of course the great thing is that there will very soon be a range of options. I'm not saying funambol is better, or worse, but it's certainly handy for people to know about.
I would like to see a few of my favorite apps that i have on dash on g1 such as 10 live or even better an english version lol. A program like the mp3 trimmer for the diamond so i can make my own ringtones would be awesome. Talking phrase books on learning different languages would be a plus as well since I'm trying to learn spanish.
THE PROJECT IS OVER. SORRY.
QUOTE FROM DAVE (Developer)
http://forums.geekstoolbox.com/showthread.php?t=14636
Today, I have some news that deeply saddens me.
As I am sure many of you are already aware, the StarPlayr project has been retired as it is in the best interests of all of those involved to do so.
This includes all Sirius XM projects I have worked on including SiriusWM5 and all products produced by NiceMac LLC under the StarPlayr name.
While the streams and user authentication were sourced directly from Sirius XM's content servers, my server software supplied all of the value added for the system including but not limited to album art, lyrics, purchase links and the sponsor marketing system. This coupled with the clients I had developed for Windows, Windows Mobile, and the almost completed BlackBerry and Android clients are something I am very proud of.
I started working on my first Sirius XM project in December 2005 called SiriusWM5 when I grew tired of reading "Acquiring Signal" while trying to listen to the Stern Show in my office building.
It was then I decided that I wanted everyone to be able to enjoy satellite radio on every cellphone, game console, desktop and media capable platform.
I never dreamed I would later find 3 others that all shared the same goal. We decided to combine efforts and package our individual pieces into a massive multi platform offering. We formed the NiceMac Team.
While I am no longer part of NiceMac LLC, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported both GeeksToolBox and NiceMac.
If anyone is looking for a developer to work on a project unrelated to satellite radio, please feel free to contact me at geekstoolboxmail at mac dot com.
~Dave
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I've been testing StarPlayer and previous versions for awhile and I'm running the last release before it goes on sale. I love this program. He is going to sell it for $9.99. Anyhow, Dave (creator) has released it!.
http://forums.geekstoolbox.com/showpost.php?p=14351&postcount=1
This has been the best Sirius/XM solution I've found. I used to use selectradio, but it hasn't been updated in years and it's very buggy. The latest version of StarPlayer works perfect..at least for me...
sounds nice
do you have a mirror? I cba to register for just the cab
Starplayer's a great app! I was going to donate to Dave for his efforts, so I'll buy it as soon as it hits retail. Thanks for the heads-up!
It's released and some added features!
Added Presets, very nice!
updated version out!
see first post
Register as another receiver.
I'm assuming this is using the internet and you don't have to register your phone w/ Sirius as another receiver. But I was just wanting to verify. Thanks!
Snyper711 said:
I'm assuming this is using the internet and you don't have to register your phone w/ Sirius as another receiver. But I was just wanting to verify. Thanks!
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Yes it's just like logging into sirius or xm on your home computer using the internet. You will be using data on you phone.
I haven't checked lately to see if it's been updated...hmm...
Latest Update see first post...
Where are the screenshots?
Best $10 ever spent
This is working great for over 1 month.
Anyone got a link to this? The app is not available.
Hmm... it is usually downloadable at: http://forums.geekstoolbox.com/showthread.php?t=11238 but it says "Temporarily Unavailable".
I notice a thread elsewhere on their forum where folks are having trouble logging in with Starplayr. (Running a backup at the moment, so can't try it myself) The issue is being worked on. So I suspect that's why it's unavailable and when the issue's resolved, it will be available again.
STARPLAYER HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN BY SIRIUS / XM
can someone say.. CEASE AND DESIST...
I hate lawyers..
that sucks, I loved that app!!! is there any other app that everyone's using for Sirius now?
c-apri has an app over at ppcgeeks that i've used in the past. it's kind of flaky and crashes alot if you listen for extended periods of time.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=26310
starplayr was the first app that worked flawlessly. plus the album art was kind of neat. as long as c-apri stays on top of things, we should still have a streaming app. i don't see selectradio as being a viable option since they don't seem to stay on top of releases (plus it's $25 per device and not a lifetime).
i wouldn't mind using xm/sirius' website to stream the music, if the site was compatible with WinMo.
Heres the BS part these idiots are to dumb to understand... they say you cant use a third party app to stream sirius with, but Internet Explorer, or Firefox, or whatever browser you use, IS A THIRD PARTY APP. You still have to have an account, Starplayer, SiriusWM5, C-apiSRO are just ways to interface the channels, thats all, no different than a web browser. In no way is the signal being rebroadcast or given away to anyone that is not a member to begin with.
I doubt it's the app per se, but the potential value-added stuff (ads, links to purchase music, etc). They knew what they were trying to do and SiriusXM knew what they were trying to do. I'm surprised they let them get this far IMO.
I am so sad!!!!
There must be a good reason why you have made this decision.
I would like to say that I had the Blackjack II and LOVED my sirius radio that was streamed on my phone. I had to get a new Blackjack with the upgraded 6.1 windows mobile and now can't find anything to work on my phone! I am so frustrated and need help!!! Any suggestions??
You are a genius and will be missed!!!!
I am probably not the only one who uses and loves Steam (Digital Distribution service from Valve), So I was wondering if its at all possible to get a form of Steam Community working on the Rhodium or any phone for that sort?
I know Steam uses a different type of networking/coding than something like WLM or Skype or whatnot, so it may be a little more difficult or even impossible at this time (Steam community has to validate your Steam account and then provide you with your friends list and the rest of the community stuff).
Its just that I use Steam ALOT more than I ever use MSN or anything else. All my friends are on Steam and I literally have it on 24/7, would be really wicked to have an app to access my friends list and chat to them on my phone.
+1 for seeing if this is even possible.
Well, it's not a steam community app. But I wrote an application that displays your team fortress 2 statistics. You might want to check it out if you play team fortress 2 (http://www.undefine.nl/index.php?op...tf2-stats-eng&catid=34:applications&Itemid=67).
I looked into a steam community app a while back, getting the list of friends is possibile if I remember correctly, but chatting and the other stuff is impossible for now I think. At least without help (API) from valve. The connection they use for their chat client and other stuff is encrypted and as far as I know that makes it pretty hard to create a custom application that can work on it.
I know java, but I'm new to android. I like to learn things by diving right in so I came up with an idea for an app and am in a little over my head atm. I'm looking for experienced/inexperienced persons interested in developing/learning.
My idea seems simple enough:
It's a playlist creator / music playing app with a unique UI.
The app is in landscape mode and the left half is the music library and the right half is a playlist. Drag-n-drop songs from the library to the playlist. I haven't seen anything like this and think it would make a great app for parties/playlist junkies.
Let me know if you're interested.
I'd like to contribute to UX/UI/Graphical design if you need me, PM/email me (V[email protected])
Very possible. Trying to get the logic stuff done first before theming.
My app BlueMuze does something similiar to this already. It's a playlist and bluetooth music file sharing app. I should tell ya too, I had planned something like this for the tablet version. Currently it uses a multiselect UI for selecting songs, and a DragAndDrop UI for arranging them in separate activities.
I'd link to it but not sure I'm supposed to, since it's a for-profit app. Though, there's a free trial you can check out to see what you're getting into. It's on the Android Market so it should be easy to find.
Anyways, while I'm not going to partner or give away source code I think I can help you with tips and pointing you in the right direction.
I'd say the first place to begin is to understand ListViews and ListAdapters.
Second, I would go into the Android Source at kernel.org and look for the music package. There's a class in there called TouchInterceptor.java (that probably should really be named DragAndDrop) that should help you understand a bit how they did it in the stock music player.
Needless to say there are errors and inefficiencies in that code that you'll want to figure out.
Anyways, hope that helps get you started and please feel free to have a look at my app and to post questions as you go along.
cheers
Hello,
I have some experience with android views, drag & drop, databases. I like your idea, I would love to have a player that feels like amarok on my phone.
I imagine that this is a for-profit app and if so I would like to hear the details about this part. The amount of people involved, how they will be divided, if you are planning on releasing an ad supported version as well, etc.
Send me a pm with this info or a mail to [email protected] and I´ll think about it.