CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-06-20 02:23:47 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

I have a new version of RootTools that will soon make it to the stable release. If you are interested in using the latest release candidate you can find it at the link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5Amguus3csDbFBBVERicWV4OFU/edit?usp=sharing

2013-06-15 00:13:23 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 1 +1s)

Anyone have a rooted Galaxy S4 that can help me debug a problem with one of my rooted applications?

2013-06-10 17:29:05 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Thank goodness Apple is finally adding proper support for Multiple displays!

2013-06-08 19:06:52 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

After a day of white water rafting :)

2013-05-31 23:40:04 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

So, I discovered today that somehow the version of my application that has been in Beta was magically moved to prod without my knowledge....sadly I now have to do a ton of damage control.

To other Android Developers, beware that your beta version doesn't magically make it to prod before you are ready for it...

shakes head

I concede that it is somehow possible that I did this myself, but I don't know how I could have....Just putting it out there to keep an eye on it.

2013-05-30 16:37:23 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

http://mediacenter.motorola.com/News-Bytes/Moto-X-The-First-Smartphone-Assembled-in-the-USA-3c2e.aspx

2013-05-29 23:18:17 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 25 +1s)

Review on one of my apps:

"Crazy Pretty sure this is spyware for cia."

My reply:

"All your base are belong to us"

2013-05-29 22:26:45 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Gmail has been signing me out all day, it is getting really annoying.

2013-05-24 16:23:55 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

I have released a BETA version of my application Permissions Denied to the play store. I hope that some current users of Permissions Denied won't mind testing it for me. Here is the link:

You need to join this group:

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/stericson-testers

and then click this link:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.stericson.permissions.donate

2013-05-21 15:55:04 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Man, Android Studio takes a crap load of memory, currently sitting at 1.4gb of memory...geez, IntelliJ normally only consumes around half of that.

(edit: I originally stated that IntelliJ normally consumes around a third of what I am seeing Android Studio getting up to, it's actually closer to half)

2013-05-17 17:48:41 (19 comments, 15 reshares, 19 +1s)

So I found out how to control the LightBar on the front of the Chromebook Pixel.

I wrote a script to emulate the knight rider led effect and I also at one point made it so that the led displayed my Pixels battery life. Alas when the Chromebook goes to sleep the lightbar cannot be updated.

In order to play around with the lightbar your device needs to be in developer mode. 

Once in developer mode drop into a shell and gain root.

There is a cool tool called "ectool" with ectool you can control the lightbar. Here are some examples on how to control it....

//Do the konami code
//just in case
ectool lightbar seq stop
ectool lightbar seq run

//run the actual sequence
ectool lightbar seq konami

//stop sequences so you can play with the lightbar
ectool lightbar seq stop

//turn the lights on... more »

2013-05-15 19:41:13 (8 comments, 10 reshares, 18 +1s)

Download and install :)

http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/studio.html#download 

2013-05-08 20:11:37 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Ha, Firefox phone includes a Dvorak keyboard, neat...

PS, (Yea me posting about this new toy will probably keep going for a bit)

2013-05-08 20:07:25 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

The Firefox phone lets you deny app permissions...that's cool :D

2013-05-08 20:02:01 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

I just got my Firefox Developer preview phone :)

2013-05-02 12:56:39 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

This Monday I get to talk to some Kindergartners about programming, probably more specifically about Android programming since the class just got a few Nabi tablets.

I think this will be pretty cool.

2013-04-26 23:31:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

#notglass  Hipster Picard

2013-04-10 19:30:47 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I am envious more than I can describe right now that you are in Japan taking awesome photos... +Tom Anderson 

2013-04-10 13:45:50 (2 comments, 4 reshares, 12 +1s)

Crazy

HIGHER | DUBSTEP

2013-04-09 13:32:48 (7 comments, 12 reshares, 17 +1s)

This is AWESOME!

2013-03-28 13:38:56 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 46 +1s)

ooooh, I got invited to #googleglass  

2013-03-25 18:38:04 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Is it really that important that Steve changed jobs? ZOMG the world of Android is ending...come on people....

and shame on you stupid Android blogs that reported on it.

2013-03-14 21:44:13 (25 comments, 21 reshares, 97 +1s)

So....this happened....

2013-03-14 20:35:19 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

So, I just got contacted by the FBI who informs me that I am the victim of a Crime. Apparently people have been pirating my apps...(Shame on you pirates) 

Apparently three websites have been seized that were distributing the applications.

The following three domains have been seized: applanet.net, appbucket.net and snappzmarket.com 

For more information, follow the link

http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/August/12-crm-1033.html

2013-03-13 19:08:08 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Staying here for Google IO! 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/875245

2013-03-13 16:20:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

So any friends in the San Fran area want to host me for my stay in San Fran for Google IO?

2013-03-13 14:56:35 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

I just got my boyfriend a Google IO ticket!

2013-03-11 18:46:10 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

First thoughts after playing around with PERL for about a day...

"Magical"

2013-03-07 16:04:55 (17 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Anyone have experience with RAID enclosures? I am looking for at least a 4 bay 3.5" enclosure

2013-03-01 20:30:21 (6 comments, 7 reshares, 12 +1s)

Click and wait for 15 seconds....

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=do+the+harlem+shake&oq=do+the+harlem+shake&gs_l=youtube.3..0i3l2j0l2j0i5.7996.7996.0.9687.1.1.0.0.0.0.55.55.1.1.0...0.0...1ac.2.BxI2Tl5_bAs

2013-03-01 08:03:38 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

I'm going to bed to dream about screaming goats...thanks +Russell Holly 

2013-02-28 15:11:40 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

So, I have 305/30/19 RE11 on my rear, and I'm about ready to upgrade my front tires.

What are you guys thoughts, should I go 265/35/19 or 285/35/19?

2013-02-27 16:38:45 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

#ifihadglass   I'd build an application to recognize my friends and pull information from social networking sites to quickly tell me what's going on. I'd make it recognize new people and allow me to store information about them so I could remember when I see them again..like their name..

2013-02-26 23:47:51 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

We're excited about today's launch of code.org. Built around the vision that every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to code, code.org is raising awareness around the need for students to learn programming skills and the opportunities available to them when they do. Google supports widespread access to CS education and we hope this new site helps bring more awareness about the importance of computing. 

Visit www.code.org to learn more and to sign a pledge of support for all students to have access to great computing classes.

2013-02-26 17:08:51 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

I'm super excited to announce Google+ Sign-In, a significant effort coming out of the Platform team at Google+. It's application sign-in, and so much more. Congrats to the team and I hope you all enjoy the experience! 

Check out the blog post.

2013-02-26 14:36:40 (6 comments, 3 reshares, 10 +1s)

Pre-ordered

https://getmyo.com/

2013-02-25 20:46:48 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Does someone with a Nexus 4 have the stock system/app folder from the 4.2.1 update? I modified some files and need to replace them in order to install the 4.2.2 update

2013-02-24 14:53:28 (12 comments, 3 reshares, 15 +1s)

android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER

Android has a way for apps to create and request various permissions via the AndroidManifest.xml file. This is how the list of permissions and features shown in an app's Google Play description is generated. Superuser should definitely be listed there. But currently, no such permission exists to be enforced, which is a terrible precedent:
You can download an app, and without your prior knowledge it can request Superuser access.

After talking with +Ricardo Cerqueira about this, we've decided on a strategy to ramp up and start enforcing this good practice.

0) Add a new permission with the Superuser, "android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER".
1) The new Superuser will simply warn that the developer is not declaring "android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER" in the manifest. (as seen below)
2) Add ano... more »

2013-02-22 20:55:51 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Google I/O 2013 registration opens on March 13th

We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting more details on registration for Google I/O 2013, which will be May 15-17, 2013. We appreciate your patience, and the wait is over!

Registration will open on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7:00 AM PDT (GMT-7) and will remain open until tickets are sold out. Based on demand in previous years, we expect to sell out quickly. Just like last year, ticket prices will be USD $900 for general attendees and $300 for academic attendees, and you’ll need a Google+ account and a Google Wallet buyer account to register.

We’ll be sharing more information about registration and travel planning here and on developers.google.com/io before registration opens on the 13th.

We’re looking forward to bringing you an amazing and inspiring Google I/O experience!

#io13  

2013-02-22 15:13:44 (2 comments, 4 reshares, 11 +1s)

I have access to an x-ray. I have a +Nexus 4  with a charging orb. Why not?

2013-02-22 00:15:28 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Anyone have some really good Portrait wallpapers? Like for a 1440X2560 display?

2013-02-21 13:41:35 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

#ifihadglass   I'd build an application to recognize my friends and pull information from social networking sites to quickly tell me what's going on. I'd make it recognize new people and allow me to store information about them so I could remember when I see them again..like their name..

2013-02-21 02:22:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

+Shen Ye HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2013-02-21 01:40:15 (9 comments, 4 reshares, 16 +1s)

#ifihadglass   I'd build an application to recognize my friends and pull information from social networking sites to quickly tell me what's going on. I'd make it recognize new people and allow me to store information about them so I could remember when I see them again..like their name..

2013-02-20 18:43:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

#IfIHadGlass  I could one up my CTO who just tried them out and Skyped me just to brag and tell me how awesome they are...Oh and I could develop awesome apps for them of course! #helpmemakemyCTOjealous  

2013-02-19 18:22:02 (14 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

(Warning this post may offend some of the hardcore Android fans that I have, read on at your own discretion)

I have been building an IOS application, first time, and I have to say the StoryBoards are epic as hell....I really wish there was something like this to assist with Android Development.... (the UI builder doesn't come close to StoryBoarding...)

2013-02-19 15:27:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

So...I'm not really into all of the Harlem Shake videos...but some of my friends made this one so I feel obliged to share it :)

Harlem Shake (Laundromat Edition - HD)

2013-02-19 15:08:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

My Aunt is now trying to get two more Android Nabi-2 tablets for her classroom :)


http://www.donorschoose.org/project/looking-for-android-powered-learning/968481/?verify=-1712536856

2013-02-18 18:09:59 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Everytime I move to a new State or city I've had Android friends in the area to help me adjust to the new area...that's pretty awesome... :)

2013-02-18 15:21:50 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Please Read and re share if you get a sec. Means the world to my family. Thanks +Polo Heysquierdo and +Daniella Ayala for everything you guys are trying to do for us. We <3 you guys. Sorry for the spam guys :(