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Quote from: AcidRainLTE on November 03, 2010, 04:02:06 PMRingdroid This.
Joe and I in the same squad is basically the virtual equivalent of us plowing a rape van through an elementary school playground at recess.
1. Google isn’t so big on softwareGoogle’s real plan with Android is to dominate the mobile advertising space. It fully realizes that the best way to achieve that goal is by doing whatever it can to capitalize on the desire for touch-screen smartphones with the help of Android. That’s precisely why Google offers its operating system for free. But due to that focus on eventual mobile advertising dominance, Google falls short compared to Apple on software design.2. Apple understands consumersApple understands what consumers want and how they will use a particular product. That comes through in all the products the company sells, including its iOS platform. Google, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to understand consumers as well as it could. It’s certainly doing a better job than most companies, but it still has a long way to go to match Apple. In fact, Google’s consumer understanding seems to be more Microsoft-like than Apple-like. And that could be a problem — especially for its operating system—going forward.3. MultitaskingMultitasking on iOS is a key reason why Apple has enjoyed such success in the mobile market as of late. For years, consumers were hoping for true multitasking. But for years, the company made no promises. But in iOS 4, multitasking is running on the iPhone. Because of that, Google has a long way to go to match anything Apple is currently offering.4. Folders make it all OKApple’s iOS platform is better than Android 2.2 for several major reasons. But one of the minor things that consumers should think about is Apple’s operating system’s folder support. With little effort, consumers can quickly create folders, lump similar programs together, and more. It provides a rewarding experience. And it’s something that Google has a long way to go on in order to catch up.5. Ease of use must come into playIn any evaluation between two operating systems, ease of use must play a role. After all, if a particular operating system is easier to use for the average consumer than another, it should get the nod. In this case, iOS 4 easily gets the nod. Apple’s operating system is simply easier to use. And it doesn’t suffer from the strange quirks that arise on Android due to vendors trying to tailor the user experience to their own products.6. ResponsivenessOne of the main issues with Android 2.2 is that the software doesn’t respond as effectively as it should to the user when compared to iOS. Does that mean there is a responsiveness issue with Android 2.2? Absolutely not. In fact, compared to other operating systems, it holds up quite well. But Apple’s platform is different. It’s just that iOS simply provides more responsiveness when users interact with it. It could be extremely difficult for Google to catch up anytime soon.7. Too many variationsBecause Android is an open platform, vendors that get their hands on the operating system can change it however they see fit. That openness creates an environment across the Android ecosystem that loses uniformity and provides variations of the Android operating system on different phones. The result is sometimes spotty performance that must be taken into account when evaluating differences between iOS and Android.8. Apple’s App StoreApple’s App Store is integral to the success of iOS 4. With hundreds of thousands of applications, Apple’s marketplace is the best place to find programs that appeal to both consumers and enterprise customers. Admittedly, Google’s Android Market has been growing at a rapid rate, but it has a long way to go to match Apple’s store.9. iTunes integrationWhenever users pick up an iOS-based device, they can access iTunes from the product. That’s extremely important. It provides them with an end-to-end entertainment experience that isn’t so readily available on Android. After all, iTunes is the world’s top music store. If only Apple’s products have access to it, few could say Google’s offering can best Apple’s.10. The tablet issueGoogle has said that Android 2.2 is not designed for tablets. Apple doesn’t have that issue with iOS 4. Currently, iOS 3 is running on the iPad. But this month, Apple plans to offer iOS 4 integration with its tablet. When that happens, the company will prove that its operating system is the best choice for just about anyone trying to go mobile. Then the onus will be on Google to respond.
For an "Open" Handset Alliance, Google has been keeping its cards rather close to its chest when it comes to the oft-discussed Gingerbread flavor of Android, specifically whether it would be another point release or could it be spicy enough to knock us up to 3.0. Now it's looking confirmed that Gingerbread is indeed 2.3, with Alvaro Fuentes Vasquez, member of the leadership team at the Open Handset Alliance (and who shall now be known as "The Gingerbread Man"), delivering this tweet: "Prepare your Nexus One (Developer version) for Android OTA update 2.3 (Gingerbread) in the next few days :-D"That's some good news for many N1 owners, and of course means it's time for those who possess other Android handsets to start with the hoping and the waiting.
https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/opera-mobile-10-1-for-android-hits-public-beta/Sweet!
not much you can do about it except maybe stop the auto refreshers for checking for mail messages etc. app killers actually make things worse so don't get that, they kill apps that start up right after they are killed which takes more battery life. the screens are just too powerful for the batteries so it's shit engineering. seidio makes better batteries for the phones, i may get one to upgrade the power.
WHEN WILL YOU ADRESS MY MONKEY ARGUMENT???? NEVER???? THAT\' WHAT I FIGURED.:lol
The battery issue is a bug...try "bump charging", or else buy the big battery. I got the massive one for my wife's DInc, and it has solves all batter problems (though the phone now looks pregnant).
Quote from: millahh on November 11, 2010, 08:40:28 PMThe battery issue is a bug...try "bump charging", or else buy the big battery. I got the massive one for my wife's DInc, and it has solves all batter problems (though the phone now looks pregnant).bump charging?
hai guise.. i just joined the club as of last night. i got the HTC Incredible :O its a pretty neat phone. had really good reviews so i went with it.......ONLY issue so far is that i had it fully charged as of 6am this morning.. and it was giving me the "15% battery life left" at around 4pm.... halp?what are somethings you guys do to stop this from happening? also i rarely used it today.. just sat in my tool box at work really. :x
Quote from: Scrub206 on November 11, 2010, 07:31:38 PMhai guise.. i just joined the club as of last night. i got the HTC Incredible :O its a pretty neat phone. had really good reviews so i went with it.......ONLY issue so far is that i had it fully charged as of 6am this morning.. and it was giving me the "15% battery life left" at around 4pm.... halp?what are somethings you guys do to stop this from happening? also i rarely used it today.. just sat in my tool box at work really. :xDid you let the battery completely die before you put it on the charger for the first time?
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