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App of Interest [Android]: Roger
« on: March 01, 2016, 04:17:40 PM »
http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/01/roger-brings-its-beautifully-designed-walkie-talkie-app-to-android/

First page of the install says you can use it internationally. Could be useful in Hanoi.

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Re: App of Interest [Android]: Roger
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2016, 01:20:20 AM »
Or you could try something like FireChat to make a mesh network that doesn't even require a data or WiFi connection. (Not sure there are enough users in Hanoi to facilitate this though.)

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Re: App of Interest [Android]: Roger
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2016, 04:18:42 AM »
Louise & I loaded Roger. I'm not sure it's going to be a keeper.  Seems to be a pretty big lag between send and receive.

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Re: App of Interest [Android]: Roger
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2016, 04:49:11 PM »
Or you could try something like FireChat to make a mesh network that doesn't even require a data or WiFi connection. (Not sure there are enough users in Hanoi to facilitate this though.)

That's what I was thinking. Apps like Roger are pretty much useless to me. If I have cell coverage or wifi, I don't really need a walkie-talkie app. Most places I am, I have neither. I also don't have enough user density for a mesh network. So I think my walkie-talkie app will be a walkie-talkie and, for near range comm, my exceptionally loud voice, for the foreseeable future.

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Re: App of Interest [Android]: Roger
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2016, 04:52:26 PM »
My hearing ain't so good. Was hoping Louise could just ping me from downstairs.

Saw mention of 'Peppermint' in the reviews. Haven't checked it out.