Since I’m incredibly busy, I usually release updates when I get bug reports from my users, when it’s time to support new devices, like the flood of Android tablets (The previous version added support for tablets), or when several users have . . . → Read More: UltimateFavesPRO v2.9.5 – Some New Looks!]]> UltimateFavesPRO v2.9.5 is now available for download on the market (You can also scan our QR-code here).

Since I’m incredibly busy, I usually release updates when I get bug reports from my users, when it’s time to support new devices, like the flood of Android tablets (The previous version added support for tablets), or when several users have the same requests. but whenever I release an update, I also try to add something new, so the first feature I’ll  present is the ‘something new’ for v2.9.5:

You can now control the direction of the icons, and control whether they face forward (like on the right), or perpendicular to the center of the carousel (like on the left). This option is accessible via Menu -> Change View, checking or un-checking the checkbox will animate between the two states. I hope you like it

So, what else is new?

You can now change the minimal number of items in the carousel (all the way down to 3), so there will be no-place holders.

The maximum number of items has been increased to 20, so you can now go crazy, with endless number of carousel looks:

I’ve added a link to our facebook page, under settings, please take a second and ‘Like’ us

And of course a few bugs have been fixed.

Following a request from an UltimateFavesPRO user (KBL), I wanted to check the behavior of the application on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab. Since I currently don’t have access to a physical device, I downloaded the Samsung Galaxy add on for eclipse . The app seems to . . . → Read More: Samsung Galaxy Tab Running UltimateFavesPRO]]>

Running inside the emulator with Samsung Galaxy Tab Addon

Following a request from an UltimateFavesPRO user (KBL), I wanted to check the behavior of the application on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab. Since I currently don’t have access to a physical device, I downloaded the Samsung Galaxy add on for eclipse . The app seems to run flawlessly without any modifications. Since the carousel size is determined by the screen aspect ratio, and the Galaxy Tab’s display is significantly taller than wider (in portrait mode), the carousel size is not optimal (There’s no reason why it shouldn’t occupy the entire screen width), but it’s completely usable.

The original post from KBL stated that trying to follow a specific method getting other apps to properly scale on the tab, as described in the XDA developers forum, the carousel became tiny. I still haven’t personally tested the impact of the fix on UltimateFavesPRO, if you have any information that can contribute and shed light, you’re welcome to post a comment here , and on the original XDA forum thread.

]]> http://ultimatefaves.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-tab-running-ultimatefavespro/feed/ 2 http://ultimatefaves.com/2010/10/ultimatefavespro-v2-9/ http://ultimatefaves.com/2010/10/ultimatefavespro-v2-9/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:26:54 +0000 lior.gonnen http://ultimatefaves.com/?p=442 UltimateFavesPRO v2.9 is now available on the market in two versions:

1. The free-download version which is limited to 2 carousels and allows in-app purchase using PayPal.

2. Standard paid-version which allows purchase directly from the market using Google Checkout. (Finally!)

What’s new in this version?

1. You can now add ANY Android shortcut to the carousel giving you endless . . . → Read More: UltimateFavesPRO v2.9 – New Paid Version, New Features]]> UltimateFavesPRO v2.9 is now available on the market in two versions:

1. The free-download version which is limited to 2 carousels and allows in-app purchase using PayPal.

2. Standard paid-version which allows purchase directly from the market using Google Checkout. (Finally!)

What’s new in this version?

1. You can now add ANY Android shortcut to the carousel giving you endless freedom with what you can do. Don’t forget that you can also customize the icon of those shortcuts to anything you want!

You can now add any Android shortcut to the carousel

2. A little cool feature for Froyo (Android 2.2) users: The carousel items can now tilt following the phone’s orientation sensor. To enable this feature, go to Menu -> Settings -> User experience settings -> Use orientation sensor

3. The Settings menu is now organized into sub-screens, making it easier for you to find your way around the unlimited ways you can customize this app

This update is all about customizing your icons. You can now download icon-packs and customize:

I’ve also decided it was time to refresh the look of the application and there are new icons . . . → Read More: UltimateFavesPRO v2.8 – Custom Icons!]]> UltimateFavesPRO v2.8 is now available on the market.

This update is all about customizing your icons. You can now download icon-packs and customize:

1. Icons for home-screen shortcuts.
2. Icons for every item in the carousel.
3. The place-holder icon (for empty spots in the carousel).

I’ve also decided it was time to refresh the look of the application and there are new icons throughout all menus and context-menus:

Get it now!

Don’t forget to try the new ‘Home screen integration‘ feature which allows you to launch any carousel, anytime, anywhere, simply by double-tapping the home button on . . . → Read More: UltimateFavesPRO – You have to take it for a spin!]]>

Don’t forget to try the new ‘Home screen integration‘ feature which allows you to launch any carousel, anytime, anywhere, simply by double-tapping the home button on your phone!

It includes the following changes:

Press ‘Like’ to support this application and to stay in touch!

UltimateFavesPRO . . . → Read More: UltimateFavesPRO Facebook Page]]> I’ve created a facebook page for UltimateFavesPRO. Other than everything you can find here, additional tips-and-tricks for using the application will be published.

Press ‘Like’ to support this application and to stay in touch!

UltimateFavesPRO Facebook Page

After installing the update, when you first press Home, the following dialog will be displayed:

Since this is the first time,  a configuration . . . → Read More: UltimateFavesPRO 2.6 – with Home Screen Integration!]]> UltimateFavesPRO 2.6 introduces a special new MultiTasking feature: It integrates seamlessly with your favorite home app, and allows you to launch any carousel anytime, anywhere, simply by double tapping the Home button on your phone!

After installing the update, when you first press Home, the following dialog will be displayed:

Since this is the first time,  a configuration wizard will be displayed: In the first step, select your favorite home app from the list.

Step 1: Select your favorite Home app

If this is the first time you installed the application and you don’t have any carousels defined, the following screen will be displayed:

You can always start the wizard again by pressing menu -> Settings -> Home screen settings after you have created a few carousels, and then the screen would look like this:

Step 2: Select the carousel you want to pop when double-tapping the Home button

This is where you select the carousel you want to launch when you double-tap the Home button.

The final step is only relevant if you reached the wizard from the settings screen, and you currently have another default home app set as default:

Step 3: Only relevant if you started the procedure from the settings menu, and not by pressing home)

After pressing done, follow the on screen instructions if needed, and you’re all set: Double-tap the Home button and you can access your carousels from anywhere!

Suggestions for usage:

• Launch your Settings carousel to quickly enable Wifi / GPS when needed without leaving your current application
• Reading an article on the web? Doing something important, but need to quickly send an e-mail? SMS? Make a call? Launch your predefined carousel with your frequent contacts, numbers, etc. After that you can return to what you were doing.
• Launch the running-tasks/processes carousel to quickly kill an application and free up memory on your phone, you can display up to 16 apps at once instead of the standard 6 (or 8 on Froyo)
• MultiTasking is only limited to your imagination!

What else is new in v2.6?

• Long-press the Search button to launch your last used-carousel.
• More carousel speeds!
• Improved carousel speed handling.
• Updated PayPal library.