Niall Scott
@niallscott.bsky.social
An Android contract developer and technology geek living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Creator of MyBusEdinburgh. Remainer. Hello to our European friends.
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It took far longer than I hoped, but this morning Google finally approved the update to My Bus Edinburgh which fixes the issue loading bus times.
This is now starting to roll out to users. If you don't immediately see the update, please check the Play Store throughout the day.
This is now starting to roll out to users. If you don't immediately see the update, please check the Play Store throughout the day.
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It took far longer than I hoped, but this morning Google finally approved the update to My Bus Edinburgh which fixes the issue loading bus times.
This is now starting to roll out to users. If you don't immediately see the update, please check the Play Store throughout the day.
This is now starting to roll out to users. If you don't immediately see the update, please check the Play Store throughout the day.
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A change was made to Bus Tracker without my prior knowledge which means bus times are not currently working.
Fortunately the fix is simple and I am currently publishing a new app update this morning to fix it. I will update here when the update is out.
Fortunately the fix is simple and I am currently publishing a new app update this morning to fix it. I will update here when the update is out.
November 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A change was made to Bus Tracker without my prior knowledge which means bus times are not currently working.
Fortunately the fix is simple and I am currently publishing a new app update this morning to fix it. I will update here when the update is out.
Fortunately the fix is simple and I am currently publishing a new app update this morning to fix it. I will update here when the update is out.
Thanks to everyone who came along to my Droidcon London talk. Now it's over, I can relax for the rest of the conference.
Here's a link to the slides: docs.google.com/presentation...
Here's a link to the slides: docs.google.com/presentation...
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Thanks to everyone who came along to my Droidcon London talk. Now it's over, I can relax for the rest of the conference.
Here's a link to the slides: docs.google.com/presentation...
Here's a link to the slides: docs.google.com/presentation...
On my way to London to attend Droidcon this week. Looking forward to meeting with my fellow Android developers and friends.
October 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
On my way to London to attend Droidcon this week. Looking forward to meeting with my fellow Android developers and friends.
The biggest threat to the way of life of those who spout "go back to your own country" is that enough people actually do. However, the bigots are usually too stupid to realise this.
Study after study shows that on the whole, migrants contribute way more than they take. Show them respect.
Study after study shows that on the whole, migrants contribute way more than they take. Show them respect.
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The biggest threat to the way of life of those who spout "go back to your own country" is that enough people actually do. However, the bigots are usually too stupid to realise this.
Study after study shows that on the whole, migrants contribute way more than they take. Show them respect.
Study after study shows that on the whole, migrants contribute way more than they take. Show them respect.
A brand new update for My Bus Edinburgh is rolling out.
It's been over 2 years since the last update, so this was long overdue.
This is the first release with some features written in Compose.
This project started in 2009 while I was at uni, and it's still rolling along. 25.5k active installs!
It's been over 2 years since the last update, so this was long overdue.
This is the first release with some features written in Compose.
This project started in 2009 while I was at uni, and it's still rolling along. 25.5k active installs!
A new update, v3.2, is rolling out from today. All going well, the update will be available to all devices by the end of the week.
The main change is a brand new 'Updates' section. Also support for the latest versions of Android, and improved edge-to-edge UI support.
Any issues? Get in touch.
The main change is a brand new 'Updates' section. Also support for the latest versions of Android, and improved edge-to-edge UI support.
Any issues? Get in touch.
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A brand new update for My Bus Edinburgh is rolling out.
It's been over 2 years since the last update, so this was long overdue.
This is the first release with some features written in Compose.
This project started in 2009 while I was at uni, and it's still rolling along. 25.5k active installs!
It's been over 2 years since the last update, so this was long overdue.
This is the first release with some features written in Compose.
This project started in 2009 while I was at uni, and it's still rolling along. 25.5k active installs!
I just want to say, I'm using Gradle Managed Devices to run instrumentation tests across groups of virtual devices and it's amazing. Prior to a release, I'm getting very valuable feedback that the tests do indeed pass across many versions of Android.
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I just want to say, I'm using Gradle Managed Devices to run instrumentation tests across groups of virtual devices and it's amazing. Prior to a release, I'm getting very valuable feedback that the tests do indeed pass across many versions of Android.
Only 2 weeks to go until @droidcon.bsky.social London!
I will be presenting the 20 minute lightening session "Dual booting for testing and curiosity with Dynamic System Updates" on the Dalvik Domain stage at 15:30 on October 30th (1st day).
I will be presenting the 20 minute lightening session "Dual booting for testing and curiosity with Dynamic System Updates" on the Dalvik Domain stage at 15:30 on October 30th (1st day).
October 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Only 2 weeks to go until @droidcon.bsky.social London!
I will be presenting the 20 minute lightening session "Dual booting for testing and curiosity with Dynamic System Updates" on the Dalvik Domain stage at 15:30 on October 30th (1st day).
I will be presenting the 20 minute lightening session "Dual booting for testing and curiosity with Dynamic System Updates" on the Dalvik Domain stage at 15:30 on October 30th (1st day).
People go on about how long it takes to get through passport control in the EU for British citizens post-Brexit. But somehow it takes even longer to get back into the UK at Edinburgh Airport as a British citizen.
September 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
People go on about how long it takes to get through passport control in the EU for British citizens post-Brexit. But somehow it takes even longer to get back into the UK at Edinburgh Airport as a British citizen.
I remember when prices for food and drink in airports were merely ridiculous. Now they're kick-you-in-the-balls insulting.
September 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I remember when prices for food and drink in airports were merely ridiculous. Now they're kick-you-in-the-balls insulting.
Next week I will be in Berlin for Droidcon.
I can't wait. I'm looking forward to meeting up with my fellow Android developers.
This time around, I am particularly interested in automotive and Android Open Source (AOSP) development. So if these things interest you too - let's chat at the conference
I can't wait. I'm looking forward to meeting up with my fellow Android developers.
This time around, I am particularly interested in automotive and Android Open Source (AOSP) development. So if these things interest you too - let's chat at the conference
September 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Next week I will be in Berlin for Droidcon.
I can't wait. I'm looking forward to meeting up with my fellow Android developers.
This time around, I am particularly interested in automotive and Android Open Source (AOSP) development. So if these things interest you too - let's chat at the conference
I can't wait. I'm looking forward to meeting up with my fellow Android developers.
This time around, I am particularly interested in automotive and Android Open Source (AOSP) development. So if these things interest you too - let's chat at the conference
I don't think I'll ever tire of that little flutter of excitement when I perform an AOSP firmware build and then watch it booting on a device.
On which note, if you want to play around with AOSP, get a VIM3 board. It's an accessible entry in to playing around with AOSP on a device.
On which note, if you want to play around with AOSP, get a VIM3 board. It's an accessible entry in to playing around with AOSP on a device.
September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I don't think I'll ever tire of that little flutter of excitement when I perform an AOSP firmware build and then watch it booting on a device.
On which note, if you want to play around with AOSP, get a VIM3 board. It's an accessible entry in to playing around with AOSP on a device.
On which note, if you want to play around with AOSP, get a VIM3 board. It's an accessible entry in to playing around with AOSP on a device.
I'll be speaking at Droidcon London this year: "Dual booting for testing and curiosity with Dynamic System Updates"
This will be my first conference talk. As such, I'm easing myself in by doing a lightening session.
I'm both looking forward to it and very nervous.
This will be my first conference talk. As such, I'm easing myself in by doing a lightening session.
I'm both looking forward to it and very nervous.
August 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I'll be speaking at Droidcon London this year: "Dual booting for testing and curiosity with Dynamic System Updates"
This will be my first conference talk. As such, I'm easing myself in by doing a lightening session.
I'm both looking forward to it and very nervous.
This will be my first conference talk. As such, I'm easing myself in by doing a lightening session.
I'm both looking forward to it and very nervous.
Software engineers: when you're trying to find a solution to a problem you don't understand, it's tempting to put in the quick fix from SO or elsewhere, to make the problem go away.
It's always worth digging down further to *understand* the problem, so you're aware of the consequences of your fix.
It's always worth digging down further to *understand* the problem, so you're aware of the consequences of your fix.
August 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Software engineers: when you're trying to find a solution to a problem you don't understand, it's tempting to put in the quick fix from SO or elsewhere, to make the problem go away.
It's always worth digging down further to *understand* the problem, so you're aware of the consequences of your fix.
It's always worth digging down further to *understand* the problem, so you're aware of the consequences of your fix.
Once the free-speech lobby learn of this, they will be up in arms!*
*They won't, because they're inconsistent with their arguments, and Trump is their man.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
*They won't, because they're inconsistent with their arguments, and Trump is their man.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration orders US embassies to stop student visa interviews
Directive could severely delay visa processing and hurt universities that rely on foreign students for revenue
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Once the free-speech lobby learn of this, they will be up in arms!*
*They won't, because they're inconsistent with their arguments, and Trump is their man.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
*They won't, because they're inconsistent with their arguments, and Trump is their man.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
At the weekend I was in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It was a far more pleasant place to wander than most cities. The cycling infrastructure, meaning less cars, means the background noise is quieter. And the greenery of trees and plants on residential streets dampens the worst of the hard landscaping.
May 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
At the weekend I was in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It was a far more pleasant place to wander than most cities. The cycling infrastructure, meaning less cars, means the background noise is quieter. And the greenery of trees and plants on residential streets dampens the worst of the hard landscaping.
I dislike the dark practice by subscription services, particularly those which renew annually, of not notifying you a few days before the renewal before they help themselves to your bank account. It's a deliberate attempt to keep up retention.
April 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I dislike the dark practice by subscription services, particularly those which renew annually, of not notifying you a few days before the renewal before they help themselves to your bank account. It's a deliberate attempt to keep up retention.
At some point, British society is going to need to have a conversation about why the Reform party keeps attracting people with spicy, unsavoury views on a whole range of topics. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK: Stephen Hartley suspended after pro-Jimmy Savile tweets
Stephen Hartley was announced as a Reform UK candidate in the Banbury Hardwick ward, but has since been suspended.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
At some point, British society is going to need to have a conversation about why the Reform party keeps attracting people with spicy, unsavoury views on a whole range of topics. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We have two excellent talks lined up for you at the March AOSP and AAOS Meetup
1. Using Vendor APEX in AOSP, from Renjith Rajagopal
2. What to expect in Android 16, from @MishaalRahman
Links: full details of the meetup at https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/
Information about the […]
1. Using Vendor APEX in AOSP, from Renjith Rajagopal
2. What to expect in Android 16, from @MishaalRahman
Links: full details of the meetup at https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/
Information about the […]
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March 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We have two excellent talks lined up for you at the March AOSP and AAOS Meetup
1. Using Vendor APEX in AOSP, from Renjith Rajagopal
2. What to expect in Android 16, from @MishaalRahman
Links: full details of the meetup at https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/
Information about the […]
1. Using Vendor APEX in AOSP, from Renjith Rajagopal
2. What to expect in Android 16, from @MishaalRahman
Links: full details of the meetup at https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/
Information about the […]
It's insane that this is even being said, but here goes...
If the US wanted Russia to prevail in Ukraine, what would they be doing differently from now?
(Answer: almost nothing)
If the US wanted Russia to prevail in Ukraine, what would they be doing differently from now?
(Answer: almost nothing)
March 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's insane that this is even being said, but here goes...
If the US wanted Russia to prevail in Ukraine, what would they be doing differently from now?
(Answer: almost nothing)
If the US wanted Russia to prevail in Ukraine, what would they be doing differently from now?
(Answer: almost nothing)
If the EU really wanted to send strong signals about what its priorities are, now would be a good time to kick out Hungary and admit Ukraine as a full member.
However, unfortunately, the pragmatic position is to keep Hungary in the tent to use whatever remaining leverage it has over them.
However, unfortunately, the pragmatic position is to keep Hungary in the tent to use whatever remaining leverage it has over them.
March 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If the EU really wanted to send strong signals about what its priorities are, now would be a good time to kick out Hungary and admit Ukraine as a full member.
However, unfortunately, the pragmatic position is to keep Hungary in the tent to use whatever remaining leverage it has over them.
However, unfortunately, the pragmatic position is to keep Hungary in the tent to use whatever remaining leverage it has over them.
The new US administration is shameful in the extreme.
Glory to Ukraine.
Glory to Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The new US administration is shameful in the extreme.
Glory to Ukraine.
Glory to Ukraine.
On a reboot after a Windows Update where it wants to take you through the first-time setup yet again to get you to sign up for Office365, set Edge as your default browser etc - this process is a dark-pattern minefield. Shitty behaviour from Microsoft.
January 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
On a reboot after a Windows Update where it wants to take you through the first-time setup yet again to get you to sign up for Office365, set Edge as your default browser etc - this process is a dark-pattern minefield. Shitty behaviour from Microsoft.
I don't think Meta's existing content moderation system was particularly effective, but some of the quotes in this article point towards a very worrying trend in letting vile content go unchecked: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Meta to get rid of factcheckers and recommend more political content
Mark Zuckerberg says company will ‘dramatically reduce censorship’ across Facebook, Instagram and Threads
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I don't think Meta's existing content moderation system was particularly effective, but some of the quotes in this article point towards a very worrying trend in letting vile content go unchecked: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Car insurance companies: your details must be up to date for your policy to remain legal and valid.
Also car insurance companies: that will be a £13 administration charge (plus the policy cost difference) for us to update your details, thanks.
Also car insurance companies: that will be a £13 administration charge (plus the policy cost difference) for us to update your details, thanks.
January 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Car insurance companies: your details must be up to date for your policy to remain legal and valid.
Also car insurance companies: that will be a £13 administration charge (plus the policy cost difference) for us to update your details, thanks.
Also car insurance companies: that will be a £13 administration charge (plus the policy cost difference) for us to update your details, thanks.