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The Andrdoid Realm Podcast Episode 219 Found In Tiny Holes

February 14, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (39%)
  • Apps (13%)
  • Devices (29%)
  • Chromebook Quick Tip - Upload audio to Google Play Music (19%)

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Tags podcast, android, google, google play music, cyanogenmod, oxygenos, oneplus, omnirom, health, skype, confide, lollipop, material design, mattel, view finder, photosphere
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 218 Useful Lollipops

February 7, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (29%)
  • Apps (29%)
  • Devices (18%)
  • Feature Review - Chromebook / Android 5 Smart Lock (25%)

Contact

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Tags podcast, android, google, chromebook, chromecast, lollipop, material design, feedly, vlc, htc one, samsung, galaxy, smart lock, wifi, bluetooth, paranoid android, youtube, twitter, action launcher
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The Android Realm Feature Review Chromebook / Android 5 Smart Lock

February 4, 2015

As we get more into connected devices, Google has provided an option for users of Chromebooks and Android devices. As long as your devices fit a few requirements, logging into your Chromebook has just become a little easier.

  • Requirements
    • Chromebook
      • Runs ChromeOS 40+
      • Bluetooth enabled
      • WiFi enabled
    • Android
      • Runs Android 5.0+
      • Bluetooth enabled
      • WiFi enabled

If your devices fit all of these requirements, then the setup process is a breeze. The first step is to go into your Chromebook’s settings and click on ‘Show advanced settings.’ From there you will navigate to ‘Smart Lock (Beta)’ and click on ‘Setup Smart Lock.’ Before clicking ‘Find your phone,’ make sure your Android 5 device’s bluetooth is enabled and in discovery mode so your Chromebook can find it. Once found, you will verify the passcode matches on your Chromebook and Android device and pair them.

Now every time you want to login to your Chromebook, you will see a green lock with ‘Click to enter’ if your Android device is nearby. The main requirement for this entire process is that your Chromebook and paired Android device be on the same WiFi network for the authentication.

Once your Chromebook is logged in, your Android device will show a notification saying as much.

Tags android, google, chromebook, chromeos, password, passcode, bluetooth, wifi, notification, lollipop, smart lock
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The Android Realm Episode 216 Change The Parts

January 23, 2015

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (7%)
  • Apps (48%)
  • Devices (31%)
  • ROM Preview - CyanogenMod Theme Chooser (14%)

Contact

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Tags podcast, android, google, chromebook, cyanogenmod, theme, theme chooser, material design, lollipop, htc one, sony, xperia, nbc, superbowl, spacex, libreoffice, chrome
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 215 Sticky Bird

January 17, 2015

CyanogenMod 12 screencast, Translate on the fly, and more!

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (23%)
  • Apps (36%)
  • Devices (21%)
  • Android 5.0.2 / CyanogenMod 12 Preview (13%)
  • Android 5 Easter Egg (8%)

Contact

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Tags podcast, android, google, lollipop, material design, cyanogenmod, flappy bird, htc one, screencast, mirror, chromebook, twrp, vlc, android tv, google translate, google now, msl, allcast, ios
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The Android Realm Android 5.0.2 / CyanogenMod 12 Preview

January 14, 2015
  • Preliminary Information
    • Device: HTC One M7
    • ROM: CyanogenMod 12
    • Build: 01/11/2015
    • Mirror Beta
  • Features
    • Notification Drawer
      • Single Swype - Notifications
      • Double Swype - Toggles
      • Battery - Percentage and time remaining
      • Settings shortcut
      • User profile
    • Recents switcher
      • 3D UI
      • Chrome windows as “app”
      • Quick search
    • Volume Control
      • Press Volume Up or Volume Down
      • All - normal audio notifications
      • Priority - Receive notifications based on settings in priority sounds
      • None - silent mode
      • Touching bell puts phone in vibrate mode
    • Priority Interruptions
      • Events/Reminders, calls and messages
      • Set days and times 

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Tags android, lollipop, cyanogenmod, material design, recent apps, swype, toggle, wifi, bluetooth, notification, battery, percentage, mirror, clockworkmod
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 214 Creative Execution Show

January 9, 2015

CyanogenMod 12 rolls out, Google Cast your audio, $6000 smartphone, and more!

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (13%)
  • Apps (18%)
  • Devices (56%)
  • Quick Tip (5%)
  • Chromebook Quick Tip - Run Ubuntu in a window on a Chromebook (7%)
    • Chrome extension
    • Update command - sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton -u -t xiwi

Contact

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Tags podcast, android, google, chromecast, cyanogenmod, crossy road, google now, ces, lollipop, material design, wordpress, google cast, android tv, google tv, sony, lg, phillips, htc, ubuntu, chromebook, crouton, android auto
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The Android Realm Top 3 Features for 2014

December 22, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Active Display for Moto X & Android 5 Lollipop (AcDisplay for all Android users)
  • Double or triple tap to lock screen - Action Launcher v3
  • Read notifications aloud - Tasker + Notification Listener

Contact

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Tags podcast, android, google, active display, acdisplay, moto x, nexus, lollipop, lock screen, double tap, triple tap, action launcher, read, notification, tasker, notification listener
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 213 Editing Tools

December 20, 2014

Showing off Action launcher, more Lollipop updates and more!

Episode Guide

  • Apps (52%)
  • Devices (16%)
  • Quick Tip - Muzei with Action Launcher v3 (32%)

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Tags podcast, android, google, lollipop, material design, action launcher, muzei, marvel, hero, villain, simcity, google now, netflix, bbm, feedly, android tv, launcher, google play, nexus, moto 360
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 212 Android MD

December 12, 2014

YouTube updates, sharing art, Material Design launcher, and more!

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (20%)
  • Apps (41%)
  • Devices (15%)
  • App Review 1 - Deviantart (12%)
  • App Review 2 - Action Launcher v3 (12%)

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Tags podcast, android, google, deviantart, action launcher, lollipop, material design, youtube, chrome, chromecast, vlc, winzip, dropbox, hangouts, indegogo, msn, amazon, appstore, google play, developer, drive, fit, maps
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 211 Oppa YouTube Style

December 6, 2014

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (19%)
  • Apps (34%)
  • Devices (22%)
  • App Review - Santa Tracker (16%)
  • Chromebook Quick Tip - Dinosaur Runner (9%)

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Tags podcast, android, google, chromebook, cyanogenmod, santa tracker, captcha, recaptcha, youtube, gangnam style, imdb, google now, ok google, firefox, chromecast, paypal, samsung, lg, lollipop, wire, skype, pandora, kindle fire, sony, xperia, dinosaur, chrome, offline
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 210 Included Variety

November 27, 2014

Skype window anywhere, not so forgotten valleys, huge Androids in Times Square and more!

Episode Guide

  • Headlines (19.35%)
  • Apps (29.03%)
  • Devices (16.13%)
  • App Review - Monument Valley Forgotten Shores (Amazon, Google Play) (16.13%)
  • Chromebook Quick Tip - Google Finance (19.35%)

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Tags podcast, android, google, chromecast, google finance, finance, chromebook, monument valley, forgotten shores, google play music, saavn, moto x, verizon, lg, g3, lg g3, lollipop
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 208 All Together Now

November 14, 2014

CyanogenMod updates, more valleys in your Monument, Lollipops for everyone, and more!

Episode Guide

  • Show Notes
  • App Review - Epic Launcher (YouTube Preview)
  • Season 5 Logo Poll

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Tags podcast, android, google, material design, lollipop, cyanogenmod, chromebook, google drive, epic launcher, google now launcher, htc, samsung, lg, moto x, htc one, galaxy s, monument valley, omnirom, paranoid android, youtube, nova launcher, adw, hodor, google now, search
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The Android Realm App Review Epic Launcher

November 10, 2014

Since Android 2.2, Android users have had custom launchers to extend the functionality of what the stock (or skinned UIs) have provided. For Android 2, ADW and Go Launchers were among the popular launchers to customize the home screen count, adjust the drawer and homescreen grid and change the number of docks and dock icons. In Android 4, we have launchers like Nova and Apex. While Android 5 has just release, developer Nikao has brought Epic Launcher to extend the features and functionality of the Google Now Launcher.

To start, the layout and featureset is similar to the stock Google Now launcher with a couple of homescreens, dock and the ability to swype right to get to Google Now. Removing icons from homescreens will automatically remove them once there are no more shortcuts and add homescreens when icons and widgets are added. This is where Epic Launcher starts acting like ADW, Nova and other launchers.

Homescreen
The homescreen grid can be customized so more columns and rows can be added to fit more widgets and icons as needed. Other options like margin size, scroll effect and labels can also be adjusted. The search bar that is on by default can also be turned off if desired.

App Drawer
The app drawer settings for Epic Launcher has the usual options including vertical or horizontal app drawer, customizable transparency and customizable portrait and landscape grid. Other options included are label option and app drawer opening animation (i.e. up and down, fly, fade, none). 

Dock / Folders / Look & Feel
Standard dock customizations are included as well. These include the number of docks, number of dock icons, the ability to turn th edock on/off and adjusting the icon scale. Folder types can also be adjusted much like Nova where line, fan, and grid are available. The launcher also supports standard icon packs and is expanding support regularly so custom icons can be set if desired.

Summary
The long and short of Epic Launcher is that it is worth checking out as it is built on the Google Now Launcher and continues in the tradition of the launchers released before it for prior Android versions.

Direct Video Link

Google Play - $Free

Tags app review, android, epic launcher, launcher, adw, nova launcher, nova, go launcher, epic, lollipop, google now, google now launcher, apex, homescreen, grid, customize, dock, app drawer, transparency, holo launcher, icon pack, icon, ui, column, row
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 205 Customized Designs

October 24, 2014

E-Mail in your inbox, digital Android creation for everyone, Lollipops for everyone, and more!

Show Notes

Season 5 Logo Poll

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Tags podcast, android, google, androidify, chromebook, chromecast, gmail, inbox, htc one, lollipop, juicessh, nova launcher, animation, sony, smartwatch, yahoo mail
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The Android Realm Podcast Episode 204 Round Like A Watch

October 18, 2014

The meaning of L, TV is improved, become a tycoon of fun and more!

Show Notes

Season 5 Logo Poll

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