Is it possible we've been so busy we didn't notice our
Android app getting a handful of totally fresh new features? Maybe, but hey -- you still win. If you're an Android user, you might like to know that some time last week we flipped the switch on an update to our app that includes some pretty sexy new features, such as search and video playback inline (for Froyo devices). Additionally, our
webOS app was recently bugging out, but that issue has since been fixed. Of course, the
iPhone and
BlackBerry apps are still available and as fly as ever -- so go grab a copy right now! We're including the changelog for the Android app after the break, too. Feel free to nerd out on that.
- Implemented new Search Feature
- Implemented widget configuration screen enabling user control of widget feed refresh interval
- Users can now see YouTube videos and Viddler videos inline (only applicable for 2.2 users)
- Source and Via links available inline (if applicable)
- Bug fixes
posted June 28th 2010 7:29PM
How about app to sd for froyo? Other than that love the app.
@blindguymcsqueezy
+1
@blindguymcsqueezy
I tipped this when it happened... where's the love people??
@cobjones
The Search feature! Finally :D
Much better now, thanks Engadget!
Is there going to be a Joystiq App? :D
@cobjones
also another froyo build dropped frf85b
Still no fast app switching for iphone... :(
Yess, and I juts got a Pre Plus too
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@blindguymcsqueezy bwahahahah I have 2.2 on my 8 month old droid ....flash , check
My phone is still a bad ass.....hey iphone what's so hard about adding a keyboard model , some flash , and a couple widgets .
@cobjones wait, you tipped them on their app and want a shout-out? I'm either too tired to fully pinpoint the sarcasm/humor/seriousness of that comment. But, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
@rocksthaman
Stop being a troll and who cares it is just a damn phone.
@blindguymcsqueezy
How about a Joystiq app for Android?
@shadowj0
that would be nice to have.
@cobjones
I think its clear why they didn't report the update....that's because the iPhone version didn't get the video playback feature like Android version now has and they knew it would cause a stink among iPhone users.
@ddicted
I think there's some confusion, this update is for android only. No change or updates to iPhone app.
@Special Agent Steve
Would be cool if they just added it as a channel.
@Bobbo
I understand that. I just want an iOS 4 update, what's taking so long!?!?!
@engadget
will download and have a look, the last version was pants compared to full web experience and i removed it.
@Bobbo Bro, that avatar is freakier than jarjar
what about add video hdml5 for iphone/ipad user
@techlord haha, wait for some more years coz Flash Rules right now!
@techlord Yes add video support for the iPod/iPhone users.
Fix the comment issues.(sometimes not all comments show up, even after I exit the app and re-open it)
And I believe thats basically it for now :)
@SskyNnet Right now, adding HTML5 video isn't feasible because Engadget doesn't host any of their video, they simply embed from other video sources. this allows them to use a simple, one element tag which embeds the player and video. To use HTML5, they would have to adopt different code for all the sites they use or found video on and then add the code for not just the video, but also the player which then involves a lot of outside javascript, etc. and can get messy quickly. It will be a while, I imagine (and I am by no means an expert on the subject), before HTML5 is readily deployable across the net. They may be able to design their own player and just import the media files, but that would probably take a lot of work and I imagine that it would violate the video sites' terms of use.
Hurray! I had gotten worried after the webOS was broken.
You guys need to get the vidler and youtube videos working on the WebOS version soon.
@DanJ01
Even when it's working the WebOS app seriously sucks. I prefer using the website for anything but reading article headings.
@Spaceshipped Really? I have always liked the Engadget App. Used it on both iphone and webOS, and like both.
This looks like the iPhone app. I assume it has the same functionality?
@kent99 - They're essentially the same app...
@MRCUR
Not the video part though.
So is the widget going to hang all the damn time and kill my N1's battery still?
@MRCUR yup
@MRCUR I stopped using the widget for that very reason on my Droid.
@MRCUR - I guess I'll give it another try...
How about an app for Symbian? I've heard it's quite a popular OS.
@webby7 +1
@webby7 Funny, because you didn't hear that here.
...Well, at least not "above the break".
(FYI - In case anyone thinks I've missed the stats, I don't need any serious responses to this).
@webby7 Yeah, It's not like Symbian powers half the phones sold in the world or anything. It's also not like all those Japanese phones Americans love and envy run Symbian or anything.
@webby7
Well at least a freshly minted app for Sv3 when it hits the shelves.
Pretty please Engadget.
@Discourse
Where is the Symbian love? I know at least 400 million people who have got one?? (well, I dont know them personally)
@webby7
Yeah please don´t forget us (the Symbian s60 v5 users) :D.
iPad app coming soon???
@Rouser Why would you need one? Just go to the site, lol
@Rouser Josh had said previously that they were working on an iPad app, and I was just wondering about an update. Yes, the site works just fine on the web, but if they're working on an app, I figured I would ask.
video is working on DROID 2.1 as well :D
What about updating the iPhone app for the Retina display? Just a few new graphics and it'll look great.
@midkay they can just use the android one, and port it. Since there isn't much difference in the dpi on a nexus one, and an iphone 4.
@stabbytheicepic
I'm with you on this. I love the engadget app, but on the new display the icon looks a bit outdated.
Please update :)
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Why is inline video only available to 2.2 users? I should be on 2.2 soon, but I'm just curious. Thanks.
@coitis1 Probably because Android 2.2 has flash support, and previous versions don't.
That's two updates so far where iPhone has been left out. What gives?