Android Blackbook: ToDo List
As of July 4th here are the current features:
- Global notifications replacement. Blacklisted and non blacklisted sms notifications are handled entirely by the application
- Dummy text messages
- Call filtering
- Call number masking
- Send calls to voicemail, with two distinct methods configurable in the main settings
- Silence contact
- Import/Export contact information. At this time only the first line of the postal address it exported.
- Support for full postal address in the application, with full address being imported
- Customizable login number
- Fully integrated SMS client
- SMS client themes
- Advanced memory tactics. The entire UI layout will has been redesigned to reduce memory use up to 10x. This will substantially reduce, if not eliminate, memory related freezes
- Photos support that import Facebook images from the main contact book
- New custom menus!
I have many things I need and want to add:
- MMS support! I know, I promise I will add it
- More SMS themes
- Blinking lights on system notifications
- Customizable dummy message
- Group SMS messages
- Password recovery. Possibly a secret gesture on the main screen? May replace main login method, or supplement it
- Contact export to email
- More custom menus rather than default
- More ui enhancements
- Compatibility with 2.2
- Compatibility with smaller and tablet size screens
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Shady SMS – Part of Message Not Showing
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Tags: cdma network, cdma networks, character mark, client, gsm cell phone, gsm networks, limit, mark, message, Shady
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Because there are only two other, aftermarket, SMS clients on Android this may not be an obvious thing. Android phones are operating on cross network carriers. CDMA and GSM networks are being used and they process SMS messages differently. CDMA networks have a limit of 160 characters to each SMS. Because of this if a [...]
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Tags: action gt, application, application section, Blackbook, call, class, code elements, copyright, outgoing call, Shady
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At the request of Mblware I have changed the name of Android Blackbook to Shady SMS. To completely and unilaterally comply with the cease and desist request the name was immediately changed as to not further infringe on the copyright of Mblware. I have also adjusted the description of the application, and various instructions as [...]
Android Blackbook Pro – How to Open the App
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Tags: application, call, dialog, icon, notifications, open, Press, sms, tech support
Posted in Android, blackbook, pro | No comments
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Android BlackBook – MMS Support Coming Real Soon
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Tags: Blackbook, incoming telephone, Incredible, message, mobile option, mobile support, number, photo, photo support, T Mobile
Posted in Android, MMS, TMobile, blackbook, photo | No comments
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Android Blackbook Pro – Full Support & New Features
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Tags: auto responder, Blackbook, client, code cleanup, high priority, list, menu, New, photo support, sms client
Posted in Android, MMS, pro, sms | No comments
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Android Blackbook – Beta – HTC Models
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Tags: application, core application, functionality, landscape mode, message client, mode option, Motorola, motorola models, notifications, Today
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Android Blackbook is now confirmed to work on older HTC models. This is promising, and later today I will do some tests on Motorola models. There is still many things to do, and many hurdles that simply cannot be overcome. Notifications for missed incoming calls cannot be avoided because the notification is broadcasted from a [...]
Android Blackbook – Fully Functional on Droid Incredible
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Tags: app, application, Blackbook, dummy text, message application, message inbox, notifications, quick launch, text, unwanted content
Posted in blackbook, hidden, incredible | No comments
I have made a comprehensive Blackbook application for the Droid Incredible. It will be available soon, and I may publish it on the Market in a beta version with date expiration; to get some feedback. It was built and tested on the Incredible, and should work on all other devices with 2.1. I want to [...]
VirtualBox Manager/Pro Enhancements
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Tags: application, connection, enhancements, graphical enhancements, pro versions, robust server, screen, server management tool, usernames and passwords, virtualbox
Posted in Manager, Server, enhancement, message, pro, toast, tool, virtualbox | No comments
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VirtualBox Manager Pro – Public Key Authentication
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Tags: application, encrypted authentication, encrypted login, encryption key, host, host machines, machine, Manager Pro, Manager. The, Manger, virtualbox
Posted in Android, Manager, bit, dsa, encrypt, market, pro, virtualbox | No comments
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Tags: application, control menu, host, host control, level application, machine, menu, mininum, relevant servers, service
Posted in Apache, Manager, Mysql, Sendmail, Server, machine, password, virtual, virtualbox | No comments
There is a small bug on the delete hosts page that will be fixed. I’m going to keep the max number of hosts, at this time, to 7 to support smaller screens without having to rewrite the code to support multiple pages of hosts. I’m going to add, at mininum, an additional class where I [...]
July 6, 2010 - 7:52 am
I think it would be nice of one could use an existing photo for the icon instead of having to shoot a new one. Bcs that basicly means u have to open BB while the person is around, which is not always wise
the compatibility with 2.2 seems ok, i am using a nexus one.
July 6, 2010 - 9:44 am
When importing a contact the photo comes along with it! Not a bad idea to also allow the user to select an existing photo album. Will do.
July 7, 2010 - 12:58 pm
another thing that would be nice would be the ability to import a whole photo folder (just like some photo vault apps do) and then associate them to a contact
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another nice thing would be to also have the bday in the contacts. and maybe somewhat highlight the contact when the bday is a week ahead.
July 7, 2010 - 2:33 pm
I like it!!! What I’m going to implement soon is a general photo picker. In addition to importing and taking a camera shots you will be able to select a photo from the sd card and elsewhere. Just like when selecting a picture in the stock viewer. I dont know about importing the entire album, it may prove unnecessary. The bday thing is awesome, that I can do!
The next thing I have to work on is two little bugs, and MMS support. This is my to do list for Thursday. I also want to add an auto sms responder. I have a list of like 10 options I want to add, but they are relatively low on the priority list.
July 9, 2010 - 3:59 pm
iirc there is already some kind of standard format for the bday, since you can easily add it in the contacts on gmail.com
would be good if the app adheres to that on import/export too
July 10, 2010 - 10:01 am
Birthday support is a good idea. I will add it to the list of todos. First and forement is MMS support, then T-Mobile support, then 2.2 support.