[3.0+] LilyPad HD - floating instant message client

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Hey guys,


We just released a new version of LilyPad HD. For those of you not familiar with the app, it's a floating IM client. Though this app is intended for tablets, I found it to be just as useful on my Galaxy Nexus. If you have ever been in a situation where you are surfing the internet or looking up directions and you get a message from your friend, you have to switch away from that app to reply to them. Well, with LilyPad HD, you never have to do this again. LilyPad HD floats on top of all of your active apps and lets you chat with your friends without ever leaving the app you're working on!

In celebration of Google's 'Longest Day' sale, we've dropped the price of LilyPad HD to only $0.99! Be sure to grab it while it's cheap!

Features:
-move it anywhere on your screen!
-Adjustable/resizable chat windows
-Quick Hide Mode: double tap action bar to enable quick hide mode
-Minimize chat windows completely
-Tabbed chatting for multiple conversations

Client Supported:
-Google Talk
-Facebook Messenger
-MSN

Upcoming client support
-Skype
-Yahoo
-AIM

Screenshots:



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We've made some major changes to LilyPad HD. We will be adding Skype chat next. Here's what's new:

Version 1.6.5
FIXED: MSN login issues

Version 1.6.3
NEW: MSN/Live Messenger is now supported!! FREE UPDATE!
NEW: Chat history is now saved when you close a chat window
NEW: Previous away status is now saved.
NEW: Added a about section which includes FAQ and Changelog
NEW: Ability to log off from a messaging client.
NEW: Adjust transparency
NEW: Adjust font size for buddylist & chat text
NEW: Notifications for when chat window is open
NEW: New monochromatic icon for notification panel to follow ICS guidelines
NEW: Minor UI tweaks
FIXED: For those complaining about the LilyPad default status, its been removed
FIXED: Login issues
FIXED: Log off/on button
FIXED: Add account crash
FIXED: Disconnecting/reconnecting issues
FIXED: MSN contacts appear offline
FIXED: Tapping contact takes you to correct tab
FIXED: Various connection problems. LilyPad will now reconnect automatically when you lose connection.
FIXED: Disappearing text when typing
FIXED: Contacts showing up in offline section
FIXED: Messages not sending

Version 1.4
NEW: Facebook Messenger is now supported!! Log in with your Facebook USERNAME NOT your email! FREE UPDATE!
NEW: Active notification for buddylist
NEW: Shadowing around floating windows
NEW: LED Notification
NEW: Start-up on boot
NEW: Hyperlinking support for YouTube, URLs
NEW: Dividers between messages in chat window
NEW: Tap user on buddylist to jump to tab on chat window
NEW: Added default away message
NEW: Exit button moved to Options menu
NEW: Ability to remove accounts
FIXED: Notifications when in Quick Hide mode
FIXED: Connectivity issues
FIXED: Keyboard hides when minimizing/quick hide mode
FIXED: Fixed notifications not disappearing after clicking close on chat window when in quick hide mode
FIXED: Force Closes
FIXED: Options menu resizing issue on Galaxy Nexus upon first boot


https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...apps.lilypadhd

Great work, just bought!
One thing though that is really missing is an option to not show in the notification area the "buddies list" as it's not necessary and takes useful space...there should be an option to choose as to remove that! Please fix!

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Originally Posted by gto

Great work, just bought!
One thing though that is really missing is an option to not show in the notification area the "buddies list" as it's not necessary and takes useful space...there should be an option to choose as to remove that! Please fix!

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In time, when we press the physical "back" key I think it should close the current window as any other app.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by gto

Great work, just bought!
One thing though that is really missing is an option to not show in the notification area the "buddies list" as it's not necessary and takes useful space...there should be an option to choose as to remove that! Please fix!

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Hi GTO. I just saw your market comment. Let me explain why its necessary to have that notification. You see, the app is running as a service. Because it lives on top of other apps (unlike traditional apps) it would often be automatically be killed by Android. We need a persistent notification present so that we tell Android not to kill the app. This is how these floating apps have to work. I hope you understand the need for it. Thanks.

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Hi Anyman07,

Thanks for the explanation.
One question though: If I make it bulletproof using the V6 Supercharger script would it still need to be in the notification?
If so, it there could be an advanced options for rooted phone.
Thanks again!

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nice app

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hello, i just saw your app and i liked it, would it be possible in a near future, to have it on WP7?that would be awesome

Originally Posted by gto

Hi Anyman07,

Thanks for the explanation.
One question though: If I make it bulletproof using the V6 Supercharger script would it still need to be in the notification?
If so, it there could be an advanced options for rooted phone.
Thanks again!

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Unfortunately this isn't really a high priority for us right now. We don't want to start getting into the rooting scene just yet. We believe, and I am sure many of our users will agree, that there needs to be a quick way to get back to the buddy list so that you can chat with your friends. There's really no use for the app if every time you want to chat, you must first close the app you're using to get to the homescreen to launch LilyPad. Sure there are shortcuts and things like wavelauncher to help expedite this process, but we're targeting the general people here. Plus, we would have to ensure that ever root user has 'bullet-proofed' LilyPad and that could get messy. So we'll take your suggestion into consideration but there's a lot of other stuff that we need to perfect before making a separate option just for rooted users. Thanks.

Ayman

Originally Posted by rafa8595

hello, i just saw your app and i liked it, would it be possible in a near future, to have it on WP7?that would be awesome

Not at this time. We love Android!

I've got your point, it's just a suggestion anyway! Thanks for the response!
If you could make the floating window stop appearing when we connect or disconnect from wi-fi would be great though.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by gto

I've got your point, it's just a suggestion anyway! Thanks for the response!
If you could make the floating window stop appearing when we connect or disconnect from wi-fi would be great though.
Thanks!

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We do appreciate all suggestions. We'll look into that issue. Thanks.

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