Todd needs an app that will allow him to backup text messages from his girlfriend's old Windows phone. Leo says that there's an app in the Windows Phone Store called Transfer My Data that will allow her to export those messages to the SD card slot on the phone. There's also an app called Message Backup. Then she can import them to an Android phone using apps in the Google Play Store.
On Android, if you have more than one app installed that does the same thing, you'll be given an option of which app to launch whenever you try to perform that task. For instance, if you want to ask Google Assistant to navigate you somewhere, by default it will open Google Maps. If you have Waze installed, it may ask you what maps app to use first. Once you tap "always" when opening one of those apps, however, it will use that app and won't ask you in the future. But that doesn't mean you're stuck using that app as the default forever — there is a way to change this later.
If Mike goes into the app settings, he can make Waze his default navigation app. He'll also want to get rid of Google Maps, or at least disable it. He may need to go into the Google Now settings as well. If he goes into the Waze settings, he can tap on "Open supported links" and select "Open in this app."
This worked for Leo, but Mike is on a Samsung Galaxy S8, so it's conceivable that Samsung has done something to prevent him from being able to change that default.
Dennis is a professional photographer and he wants a way to have a model release form that can be signed out in the field. Leo says there's apps in the App Store for that, and it will enable him to have them sign the release from his phone or tablet.
Here are some he can try:
In a clear sign that they are going after Snapchat, Facebook announced that they are opening up their API to allow app developers access to the camera in the Facebook app. They will also add support for filters, overlays, and other features that are similar to Snapchat, luring users away.
Leo says that Facebook is going after augmented reality in an effort to stay on top of the virtual genre. Leo says that competition is good. It'll be interesting to see how Snapchat and other companies respond.
Marty has a Samsung Galaxy S5 with 16GB of RAM and a 64GB memory card. When the apps update, however, they install back onto the internal storage. Leo says that SD card storage is an issue on Android. They can't put apps on an SD card if it uses widgets. So some apps will move back. It's probably why Apple doesn't mess with it.
The chatroom says that the S5 update to Android 6.0 solves that problem, if he can update. It's called Adoptable Storage, but it was really only a Google feature. The SD card is really meant for media and storage, not for apps. He should get a new phone.
Facebook and Oculus had their big confab this week and they're focusing on Augmented Reality, which will bring virtual elements into the real world through a headset that shows you the real world, with virtual elements overlaid on it. Leo says that Facebook is looking to that because they are aware that everyone is getting into VR and they are worried about losing their edge in the genre. So look for Facebook to add AR to Oculus VR. Facebook is also going to add vanishing messages to Instagram in an effort to bury Snapchat since they couldn't buy them.
James would like to use his Yi Action Camera to do live streaming like the GoPro does via Periscope. Leo says that he doesn't know any apps that can do that for the Yi. Android may have something. It's definitely something worth trying to make happen.
Steve has an idea for an app. Can he get a company to make the app and pay him a royalty? Leo says that app ideas are a dime a dozen. It's the execution that's really more important. The idea alone is not enough.
Snap's IPO was launched yesterday, selling at $17 a share, with total value of $34 Billion. That's a heck of a lot for a single app called Snapchat. But is it worth more than Marriot? Leo says it's rather over valued. Why is it so high in value? Leo says that people wants to know how to reach young people and Snapchat is where the kids are. Kids don't watch TV anymore, they watch YouTube and talk amongst themselves. And Snapchat is their platform.
