GVNotifier 1.1 Beta Download (Google Contacts, Search)
This build introduces an updated GV API that includes support for Google Contacts. The Recent list in this build will include all Google Contacts that have an assigned phone number. Please report any new issues, as eventually this will be pushed to everyone.
Update: This version has been released, get it here.
Future Betas will not be distrobuted on the blog. Please Join the Google Group.
Some points -
- A contact is created for each phone number in Google Contacts.
- Contacts are downloaded first and sorted as more feeds load (Calls, Voicemail, SMS).
- Contacts are awarded points for participation in feeds. A contact you converse with often should have a higher number of points, and come up at the top of the Contact List
- No Search, No Sorting. I’m working on both, but taking my time so it’s as usable as possible.
- BugFix: Deleting/Arching messages in GV should NOT prompt old messages to show up again.
- Don’t like animations? Start the app with –no-animation.
- Don’t want to register? Start the app with –no-reg
- Don’t want logging? Start the app with –no-logging
Update (11/29/09 3:20PM EST Build 5)
- Message Window now has a character count, and the ability to change the Callback number. No longer is it needed to enter the Callback number manually. Zip Updated.
Update (11/29/09 4:40PM EST Build 6)
- Added Search box to Contact List, removed ‘Send Or Call’ dialog. Zip Updated.
Update (11/30/09 Build 11)
- Performance Improvements
Update (11/30/09 Build 12)
- Bug/feature reporter
Reasons to jailbreak iPhone: LockLight
LockLight is now one of the top reasons I jailbreak. This awesome tweak will allow you to open the iPhone Flashlight with full screen brightness right from the lock screen–without even looking!
The tweak is called LockLight, and is in the ModMyI repository in Cydia. Searching for LockLight should bring up the application.
LockLight uses the Cydget platform, which allows for multiple lock screen views. Cydget is configurable in Settings.
Configure Cydget such that AwayView is first, and LockLight is lower down in the list. Unfortunately this tweak works best with just LockLight and AwayView, but there are other cool Cydget views that are worth looking at, such as CyCalc.
Once you’ve configured Cydget, Respring your device and enjoy using LockLight!
LockLight Activation:
To start using LockLight, press the power or home button to view the lock screen. Tap the home button to cycle through your enabled Cydgets. If just LockLight and AwayView are enabled, tapping the home button will alternate between the two.
Awesome Windows 7 Logon background
Just something I thought may be good enough to share.
Click for full sized image.
How To: Set logon background in Windows 7:
- Save the image as backgroundDefault.jpg.
- Place the image in c:\Windows\System32\oobe\info\backgrounds\
Note that you’ll need to create the info and backgrounds folders.
- Open gpedit.msc, the Group Policy editor and Navigate to:
Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon
- Set the Always use custom logon background policy to Enabled.
Windows will now load the custom background each time the logon screen is invoked.
Screenshot of Windows 7 Logon UI:
GVNotifier brings Google Voice SMS to the desktop
Welcome Lifehacker! Follow @davux on twitter!
This is an old version, get the latest GVNotifier here.
This project is superseding the DigsbyGV project. GVNotifier brings Google Voice services to the desktop in the form of a notification app.
GVNotifier.net supports one-click calling right from the SMS window.
Click the tray icon to display your personalized favorite list. Contacts are placed on this list if they appear in the inbox.
Send messages to users not in the recent list.
Download:
GVNotifier requires the .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Aero recommended.
GVNotifier.net 1.0 [ClickOnce Install]
Update: 11/19/09 (Build 20)
- A bug that prevented the ‘call’ button from working has been fixed.
Update 11/20/09 (Build 50)
- Fixed a bug loading contacts without names.
- Fixed a UI animation bug.
- Included dialog to send a message to any number.
- Fixed ‘Check for updates’ in About dialog.
- Added option to check for new SMS messages by middle-clicking the tray icon, or selecting the menu option.
- Smooth loading of contact list.
Update 11/21/09 (Build 52)
- ClickOnce installer now manages updates.
- Possible fix for sending SMS on certain GV accounts.
Update 11/22/09
- If you’re having trouble sending SMS and would be willing to let me log into your account so I can figure out why, please let me know! Several users have reported being unable to send SMS. I’m unable to reproduce the problem with any of my accounts.
Update 11/25/09 (Build 70)
- Fixed an issue that was causing HTTP 500 errors for some users. Try using –mobile if it still isn’t working.
Update 11/26/09 (Build 80)
- Fixed some possible issues with logging in. If you were unable to login (RNR_SE is missing, Invalid User/Pass), get the update and try again. Restart twice to get the updater to launch.