Android apps by SPECTRL

DashLight

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:16:22 +0000

DashLight is a simple and lightweight widget, app, and DashClock extension, that acts as a toggle for your device's camera flash/led (or screen brightness), allowing you to use it as a torch / flashlight.

DashLight works great as an app, widget, or DashClock extension – the only app to combine all three seamlessly.
Each component can also be used independently of the others, if you wish.
The widget can be placed on the homescreen or the lockscreen (or both), and its appearance is fully customisable (with the upgrade), allowing it to blend in with any theme you may have on your device.
The app allows users without a camera flash on their device to use the screen as a bright light source.
While the extension is the first dedicated torch/flashlight DashClock extension.

Please Note:
• Due to the way DashClock works, I am currently unable to toggle the flash directly from the lock screen using the extension – i.e. Without unlocking the device.
Unfortunately, this is a limitation of DashClock, not this app.
• The widget however, can toggle the flash directly from the lock screen, without unlocking.
• The app was added due to a bug in Android 4.0/ICS that prevented me from having a properly functioning widget-only "app" (Issue 24208). It is also useful for users without a camera flash.
• DashLight will not work properly from the lockscreen if you have Face Unlock enabled, as the camera cannot be accessed by two apps at the same time. i.e. DashLight and Face Unlock.

DashLight is the most complete, well designed, and intuitive app torch app available. Best of all, it is (90%) free, with no ads in sight!

Features:
• DashClock extension
• Widget – Homescreen and Lockscreen
• Customisable widget appearance – blend in with any theme
• App – Screen light so no camera flash required
• Notification tray toggle (off only)
• Auto-Off timer
• Clean Holo design
• Simple, effective, and lightweight
• No ads and no internet permission required

Drop me an email at contact+dashlight@spectrl.com if you have any other requests.

Disclaimer:
I have only been able to test on a Nexus 4/7, so please let me know if you have any problems with your particular device, either via email or by submitting a crash report (don't forget to include which device you have!).

Recent changes:
v2.0.6:
• NEW: German translation – Thanks Martin!
v2.0.5:
• Fixed ICS crash
• Handle exception with error message
v2.0.4:
• NEW: Italian translation – Thanks Federico!
v2.0.3:
• Fixed widget bug on < 4.2
v2.0.2:
• Widget can now be fully transparent
• Fixed rotation issue
Version 2.0.1:
• NEW: Created an app so camera is no longer required (can use screen light)
• NEW: Customisable widget colour/background
• NEW: Widget can mimic a launcher shortcut
• NEW: Android 4.0 support

PayPal Calculator

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:18:23 +0000

PayPal Calculator is a simple but effective way for you to quickly, easily and accurately calculate the fee you will be charged for your PayPal transactions.
The reverse mode also allows you to calculate the total you should request in order to receive the amount you want, after fees.

Features:
* Standard & Reverse Mode
* Up-to-date and uses the latest PayPal fees
* Supports over 25 countries (Spain is in Europe!)
* Ability to enter a custom rate
* On-the-fly calculations
* Copy result to clipboard
* Localised PayPal help
* Personal accounts supported
* Follows Android Design guidelines
* Ad-Supported

** Developers are unable to respond to reviews, so please contact me first and I can help to sort out any issues.
** As far as I am aware the app is extremely accurate. However, if you feel this is not the case, then please send me an email with an example and I will get it fixed.

* Please get in touch if you'd like to provide a translation for your native language.

Follow me on Twitter @SPECTRL for updates on the app, as well as other random thoughts!

If you find this app useful, please take the time to leave a rating / review.
If you have any feature requests or design ideas regarding this app, please contact me at feedback.paypalcalc@spectrl.com and I will do my best to provide any improvements. Any feedback welcome.
For any other queries, please email contact@spectrl.com

This application and its author are in no way affiliated with PayPal.
All brands, trademarks, and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 SPECTRL

Recent changes:
Version 1.3.2:
* Fixed Poland crash
Version 1.3.1:
* Minor bug fix
* Code improvements
Version 1.3:
* Updated fees – correct as of 11/10/12
* Improved Nexus 7 layout
* UX Improvements
* Bug fixes

Version 1.2:
* Auto-Copy Calculation
- The calculation result is copied to the clipboard, ready for pasting.

Version 1.1:
* Added country flags (from www.icondrawer.com)
* Added setting to synchronise country selection across tabs
* Localised help

eBay Calculator

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:43:48 +0000

eBay Calculator makes calculating your eBay and PayPal fees, and profit, quick and easy, with minimal effort.

It also calculates and displays your overall profit and margin, providing the most effective way to maximise your eBay earnings!

*** NOTICE: An app update is currently in development, and will include a move to the holo design language (finally!), as well as support for the latest eBay fee changes. It will be released as soon as it is ready... Stay tuned. ***

Features:
* Supports eBay.co.uk (UK), eBay.com (USA), eBay.ca (Canada) & eBay.com.au (Australia)
* Up-to-date and uses the latest eBay fees
* Private, Business & PowerSeller accounts
* VAT Registration for eBay UK business sellers
* eBay Shop/Store
* Auction and Buy It Now formats
* Almost every category available (see note below)
* Postage Checker
* Promote your items on Facebook
* Multiple Items
* Add listing upgrades
* Detailed summary
* Standalone PayPal Calculator

** Please be sure to check out the settings and help pages - accessible via the menu button. **

* Unfortunately I am unable to test every possible listing combination so, as always, please let me know if you spot any inaccuracies. *
* Developers are unable to respond to reviews so please also contact me first if you have any issues. *

Note: The 'General' category option covers ALL categories other than those specifically listed in the app - See the Help section of the website/app for more info.
http://www.spectrl.com/ebaycalculator/help/
As far as I am aware, all eBay categories are supported except for Motors and Real Estate/Property, which are only available for eBay.co.uk (UK).
(Please let me know if you feel as though I am missing something...)

You can use this eBay fee calculator to simulate different scenarios in order to work out the optimal starting price for maximising profits, or simply calculate your costs and revenues for an item you're selling or have just sold.

The integrated Postage Checker provides you with a quick and convenient way to get an estimate for your postage costs, without having to leave the app.

The standalone PayPal Calculator (found via the menu) gives you a clear view of your PayPal fees on individual transactions - not necessarily from eBay trading - and calculates your net income, taking into consideration the PayPal fee, from the money you receive.
The PayPal Calculator also features a reverse function which will work out how much money you need to receive in order to reach a target amount, after deducting the fee.

Follow me on Twitter @SPECTRL for a preview of upcoming features and general ramblings...

If you find this app useful, please take the time to leave a rating / review.
If you have any feature requests or design ideas regarding this app, please contact me at feedback.ebaycalc@spectrl.com and I will do my best to provide any improvements. Any feedback welcome.
For any other queries, please email contact@spectrl.com

This application and its author are in no way affiliated with eBay and/or PayPal.
All brands, trademarks, and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2011-2012 SPECTRL

Recent changes:
Version 1.7.0:
* Updated Fees for all supported countries
- Fees should be correct as of 16th November 2012
* VAT Registration option for eBay.co.uk (UK) business sellers
* Improved error reporting
* Removed Facebook integration

Version 1.6.0:
* Updated Fees for all supported countries
- All fees should be correct as of 10th May 2012
* Clipboard Feature
- The calculation result is automatically copied to the clipboard
* Updated contact details

AppShare(+)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:12:45 +0000

ROOT REQUIRED
AppShare requires your Android device to be rooted in order to do it's magic.

AppShare provides you with an intuitive, straightforward way to share your downloaded apps between the different user accounts on your Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) device.
Select an app, then choose which users you wish to share the app with.

AppShare gives you the ability to share apps with other user accounts on your device without having to setup a Google account for each user.
Simply download an app using your Google account on the primary account as usual, and then share it with the other users on the device using AppShare.

Each user has a reserved space for app data, meaning that game progress/scores, and other app data is kept separate from other users.
This is great for sharing your Android device with family and friends while keeping your personal data protected.
AppShare is also ideal for restricting the use of certain apps to particular user accounts – e.g. Disable the Play Store on your kid's user account and control the apps they have access to.

While AppShare is most useful when you have multiple users on your device, you can also use it to hide user apps and disable system apps even when there is only a single user on the device.

Tip:
You can potentially improve the performance of your device by "unsharing" (disabling/removing) system and user apps you are not currently using – even on your main account – preventing them from running and using up valuable system resources.

AppShare+
Upgrade to AppShare+ to unlock the full functionality of AppShare, and gain priority access to new and exclusive features.

What you get:
• No more ads
• No restriction on the amount of app-user changes you can make
• Exclusive access to new features currently in development...

Contact
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions but please read this description fully before contacting me with any issues.

Note: Only the stock Google 4.2 ROM is officially supported, however custom ROMs should also work, providing they have not messed with Google's multi-user implementation.
This is uncharted territory so there may well be some bugs and other random goings on so please bear with me and let me know if you are having problems or come across anything out of the ordinary, especially if you are using the stock 4.2 ROM. Thanks!

Limitations:
• Multi-user support is only available on Android devices running 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
• Your device will be need to be rebooted in order for any changes to take effect – AppShare+ users will have this limitation removed as soon as I find a way around it...
• Paid apps may not work unless the Google account that was used to purchase the app is added to the user account that you wish to share the app with.
• The Android system may prevent a few apps from being enabled/shared. e.g. Google Wallet in the UK.
• If you disable the Google Play Store for a particular user, you cannot have a Google account set up on that user, otherwise the Play Store will return – this may be true for all system apps with updates.
However, disabling the Play Store on a new user (without a Google account already set-up) seems to work.

Disclaimer
Although every effort has been made to thoroughly test the app and ensure stability, this app modifies undocumented, and newly introduced, system files.
As such I will not be responsible for any lost apps/data.
Please take care when enabling/disabling system apps.
The app shouldn't allow you to do any irreparable damage, but you have been warned.

Recent changes:
Version 1.2.4
• Updated In-App Billing library
• Added Superuser permission (superficial)
• Added check for multi-user files
• Added default user photo fallback
* Nexus 7 gone back for repair so no more updates for a couple of weeks *
Version 1.2.3
• More bugfixes
Version 1.2.2
• Fixed in-app billing crash
• Even better error logging
Version 1.2.1
• Fixed app icon-related crash
• Better error logging
Version 1.2
• Basic phone support (for use with custom ROMs that enable multi-user)