So that's 30! Am I a Software Jedi now? Maybe a Software Sith Lord?

Today marks an important milestone for me as an Android developer. As I write this introduction to a larger article entitled “My First 30 Android Apps”, I am finishing up the testing phase of today’s app, “Easy Multi Counter”. The publishing of this app marks my 30th app for the Android Market since my first Android App was published June 4th. That’s roughly one every 18 hours. Does this mean I qualify as having completed Dana Hanna’s Software Jedi challenge? (And Similarly Chris Craft’s 30 (Windows) Mobile apps in 30 days and the failed Iphone app-a-day challenge)? There are a number of distinctions in my work that give me pause.

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Easy Timed Reboot

Easy Timed Reboot is a fast and free application which reboots your (rooted) phone at the time you specify. This program will only work if you have rooted your phone. Android does not allow programs on non-rooted phones to reboot. There are many reasons you may want to reboot your phone at a certain time, whether from a program that leaks memory or the need for a manual carrier test etc. You may be surprised to find your phone running much faster in day to day use after a reboot.

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