Just a short note to let you know that Spark is nearing release. A few of the features I mentioned will not make it to the initial release, as they require more fine-tuning, but they will be eventually included in subsequent releases.
I’m still receiving questions about why I ask for login information in gsDroid, and while I discussed the reason at length in the gsDroid FAQ, I should probably reiterate that this is because both gsDroid and Spark get their information from the Xbox Live site, which is password-protected.
As to why certain other applications only require a gamertag, the answer is that they have access to a non-public API that I do not. That doesn’t make my applications illegal per se, though it probably does place them in a grey area (much like some of my other projects).
As it so often happens, the issue in this case is ultimately the matter of trust between the developer and the users, and while I don’t expect anyone to take my word for it, as with any such program, if you have reservations about giving your login information to an unknown application, you should refrain from doing so.
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gsDroid is one of my most used apps (top 5) – I’ve tried many xbox friend apps and honestly I love how it ogs into my account and fetches my freinds list as that was my biggest annoyance. it’s also by far the fastest and I really appreciate your attention to speed!
One Question:
Will spark be a new release or will gsDroid update to it?
Thanks,
-Jeremy
Spark is a completely different app. gsDroid may or may not be taken off the market after Spark is released.
I can’t wait for this app to come out. I’ve been waiting for this for forever it seems like. The screenshots have looked great, keep up the good work!