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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: AcidLameLTE on June 01, 2010, 03:06:07 PM
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Just so we're not clogging up the Apple thread!
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Got my Android phone back in November and I don't see myself getting any other OS on a phone!! It completely owns!!
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That's my Android phone, still waiting on the 2.1 OTA update. Which should come this month.
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I own a Nexus One. Just waiting for the 2.2 FroYo OTA update (Nexus One gets it first). I am tempted to manually update it but it's a bit risky, apparently.
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And I read it's not the complete FroYo.
You're also suppose to the Flash Player support before the year is out. I am jealous!
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And I read it's not the complete FroYo.
You're also suppose to the Flash Player support before the year is out. I am jealous!
I think it is. It just doesn't have all the features mentioned at the Google I/O conference because they're not scheduled until the Gingerbread update.
I think the Froyo update brings Flash though :S
Two Android phones with a fair bit of buzz around them (that aren't out yet):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Evo_4G
Skype is coming to Android with video chat:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/skype-mobile-with-video-support-coming-to-android-market-later-t/
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I've heard a lot about the Evo 4G, a looooot! But to me it looks like a modified HTC HD2.
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
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Yeah, that's probably if you're using 4G etc.
I can't imagine how badly that rapes your battery life.
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
Thats why my phone (Samsung GT-E2120) is the best phone ever. It goes a 8 days before you need to plug it in!
Alright, so its got nothing going for it in every other way but still, bet your phone doesn't have a "fake call" feature so that you can pretend to have a phone call from a withheld number to get out of awkward social situations!
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I love my Droid so much. It's so much better than an iPhone.
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
Thats why my phone (Samsung GT-E2120) is the best phone ever. It goes a 8 days before you need to plug it in!
Alright, so its got nothing going for it in every other way but still, bet your phone doesn't have a "fake call" feature so that you can pretend to have a phone call from a withheld number to get out of awkward social situations!
I've got an app for that. I also have a call filter to never get those unknown number calls.
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"There's an app for that" :neverusethis:
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Got my Android phone back in November and I don't see myself getting any other OS on a phone!! It completely owns!!
(https://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r215/dimitrius21/df2973fe.jpg)
That's my Android phone, still waiting on the 2.1 OTA update. Which should come this month.
That looks gorgeous! I love touch screens for navigation but hate them for typing, so for my next phone I might well get something along those lines.
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The Samsung Galaxy S Pro will have a keyboard and it's got some damn epic specs.
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Do any droid phones support Itunes?
That's my problem, I want to have all my songs/videos on my phone, but I hate AT&T, which is what you need for the Iphone.
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
Thats why my phone (Samsung GT-E2120) is the best phone ever. It goes a 8 days before you need to plug it in!
Alright, so its got nothing going for it in every other way but still, bet your phone doesn't have a "fake call" feature so that you can pretend to have a phone call from a withheld number to get out of awkward social situations!
I've got an app for that. I also have a call filter to never get those unknown number calls.
Aah but for this app, can you just hold a button down for a few secs whilst it is in your pocket or do you have to get it out and go through menus?
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Put a shortcut on your home page, I imagine.
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Got my Android phone back in November and I don't see myself getting any other OS on a phone!! It completely owns!!
(https://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r215/dimitrius21/df2973fe.jpg)
That's my Android phone, still waiting on the 2.1 OTA update. Which should come this month.
That looks gorgeous! I love touch screens for navigation but hate them for typing, so for my next phone I might well get something along those lines.
Bad thing about it is that the keys on this one are a little too bunch together for my liking, that Galaxy S Pro has a perfect keyboard!!
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
Thats why my phone (Samsung GT-E2120) is the best phone ever. It goes a 8 days before you need to plug it in!
Alright, so its got nothing going for it in every other way but still, bet your phone doesn't have a "fake call" feature so that you can pretend to have a phone call from a withheld number to get out of awkward social situations!
I've got an app for that. I also have a call filter to never get those unknown number calls.
Aah but for this app, can you just hold a button down for a few secs whilst it is in your pocket or do you have to get it out and go through menus?
I do this:
Put a shortcut on your home page, I imagine.
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So is the second iteration of the Motorola Droid going to be vastly different than the original?
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
Thats why my phone (Samsung GT-E2120) is the best phone ever. It goes a 8 days before you need to plug it in!
Alright, so its got nothing going for it in every other way but still, bet your phone doesn't have a "fake call" feature so that you can pretend to have a phone call from a withheld number to get out of awkward social situations!
I've got an app for that. I also have a call filter to never get those unknown number calls.
Aah but for this app, can you just hold a button down for a few secs whilst it is in your pocket or do you have to get it out and go through menus?
I do this:
Put a shortcut on your home page, I imagine.
OK I concede that my phone doesn't objectively win this competition then...
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I love my Droid!
Verizon, Google, Motorolla i bow to you :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
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So is the second iteration of the Motorola Droid going to be vastly different than the original?
Not much information on it at the moment.
https://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/droid-2-keyboard-makes-a-qwerty-cameo/
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But on this app you can also program the fake call, so if you get caught off guard you can take it out program it for 2-3 minutes later and put it back in your pocket.
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Bad thing about it is that the keys on this one are a little too bunch together for my liking, that Galaxy S Pro has a perfect keyboard!!
I'm used to small keys anyway on my Blackberry. But that Galaxy S Pro sounds great!
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Bad thing about it is that the keys on this one are a little too bunch together for my liking, that Galaxy S Pro has a perfect keyboard!!
I'm used to small keys anyway on my Blackberry. But that Galaxy S Pro sounds great!
Oh, I see. I had a Sidekick before, which has an excellent keyboard, so when I got this one I was kinda bummed out.
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Bad thing about it is that the keys on this one are a little too bunch together for my liking, that Galaxy S Pro has a perfect keyboard!!
I'm used to small keys anyway on my Blackberry. But that Galaxy S Pro sounds great!
The Samsung Galaxy models have some fucking intense specs as well.
Really good looking phone. I'm thinking of getting it before I go back to uni...unless anything better comes out in the mean time.
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But on this app you can also program the fake call, so if you get caught off guard you can take it out program it for 2-3 minutes later and put it back in your pocket.
My phone's one isnt as programmable as that. If the keypad is locked you press the down button 4 times and 10 secs later it starts ringing. If the keypad is unlocked you just hold the down key for a couple of seconds and it will ring 10 secs later which is just the right amount of time to put it in your pocket and not look suspicious.
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https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/15-best-mobile-phones-in-the-world-today-645440?artc_pg=16
The HTC Desire is delicious!!! But I want to check that list again once the new iPhone is out in the market.
I was adamant in changing my BlackBerry. How developed is the general mobile App world? Because the lovely BB Messenger is gonna be soon a thing of the past since new applications, like 'WhatsApp (https://www.whatsapp.com/download/)', are going to replace it. Data Plan is the new deal, and now not only BlackBerry and iPhone are dominating the market.
Still, I really want to communicate easily with my friends, and that's why I love the BB Messenger.
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Android is actually ahead of the iPhone in the US market these days:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/05/10/npd-android-ousts-iphone-os-for-second-place-in-us-smartphone-m/
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I had read that, they also surpass the iPhone OS completely with FroYo.
@ Emin: Is the BB Messenger the one that works with people who only have BB's or is that the Microsoft MSN?
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Do any droid phones support Itunes?
That's my problem, I want to have all my songs/videos on my phone, but I hate AT&T, which is what you need for the Iphone.
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Android is actually ahead of the iPhone in the US market these days:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/05/10/npd-android-ousts-iphone-os-for-second-place-in-us-smartphone-m/
What about emails? Are BlackBerry's still winning that fight of being extremely efficient in that matter?
@Dimitrus: Yes. But like I told you, if you have the WhatsApp application you can communicate with anyone who has a Data Plan. The only problem I've encountered is the "push" feature. So many messages are delivered like many hours later.
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Funny that everyone loves to rave about their iPhones and Androids but Blackberry just quietly sits there as the top seller!
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Do any droid phones support Itunes?
That's my problem, I want to have all my songs/videos on my phone, but I hate AT&T, which is what you need for the Iphone.
They don't(as far as I know), but they do have an iTunes-esque media player app you can download.
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I manually updated my Nexus One with Froyo about two weeks ago or so. It's awesome :)
rumborak
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Do any droid phones support Itunes?
That's my problem, I want to have all my songs/videos on my phone, but I hate AT&T, which is what you need for the Iphone.
They don't(as far as I know), but they do have an iTunes-esque media player app you can download.
And like with BlackBerry's, I think you can upload them to your phone just as easy with Winamp, right?
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The speed at which Google is improving Android is pretty insane, to be honest. Can't believe there's going to be another big update at the end of the year.
By the way, does anyone else have the Gameboid app? The guy who makes all those emulators does such a good job of them. They're even better than the ones I've seen on the PC.
What about emails? Are BlackBerry's still winning that fight of being extremely efficient in that matter?
Well, I've had no problem using the Gmail app on any of the Android phones I've owned. I know you can use Microsoft exchange with Android as well. You can obviously set up Hotmail etc. as well.
Funny that everyone loves to rave about their iPhones and Androids but Blackberry just quietly sits there as the top seller!
Business market. Blackberries are a lot more secure than either Android or the iPhone. I mean, you can plug an iPhone into a linux based machine and view and copy all the files off it (that's even with a PIN on).
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Do any droid phones support Itunes?
That's my problem, I want to have all my songs/videos on my phone, but I hate AT&T, which is what you need for the Iphone.
They don't(as far as I know), but they do have an iTunes-esque media player app you can download.
And like with BlackBerry's, I think you can upload them to your phone just as easy with Winamp, right?
You can drag and drop them into your phone's memory card.
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Or you can download them off the internet using a file manager app.
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I manually updated my Nexus One with Froyo about two weeks ago or so. It's awesome :)
rumborak
WTF? :lol Last time I checked, Froyo stands for Frozen Yogurt!!! What's this Froyo that y'all talking about?
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All Android updates have been called desserts so far. Cupcake, Eclair, Froyo ...
rumborak
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I manually updated my Nexus One with Froyo about two weeks ago or so. It's awesome :)
rumborak
Was it easy to do?
I manually updated my Nexus One with Froyo about two weeks ago or so. It's awesome :)
rumborak
WTF? :lol Last time I checked, Froyo stands for Frozen Yogurt!!! What's this Froyo that y'all talking about?
Yes, that was the code name for the update (the next one is Gingerbread). They always put a model of the food outside their main building around the time of the update.
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That's awesome! :lol
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Funny that everyone loves to rave about their iPhones and Androids but Blackberry just quietly sits there as the top seller!
Business market. Blackberries are a lot more secure than either Android or the iPhone. I mean, you can plug an iPhone into a linux based machine and view and copy all the files off it (that's even with a PIN on).
HAHA thats ridiculous!! I'll have to try that on my stepdad's iPhone when I go back "home" and scare him a bit whilst also giving him another reason why linux is the best OS :p
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Here's the info on it:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/iphone-vulnerability-leaves-your-data-wide-open-even-when-using/
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Or you can download them off the internet using a file manager app.
Hmm... you should tell me how to do this.
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https://www.androidtapp.com/astro-file-manager/
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https://www.androidtapp.com/astro-file-manager/
I already have that app downloaded... I should've known I could do that.
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:lol
It even lets you download files that Android can't use.
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I manually updated my Nexus One with Froyo about two weeks ago or so. It's awesome :)
rumborak
Was it easy to do?
Yeah, I had zero problems with it.
rumborak
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I have a droid and love it. Supposedly android 2.2 is coming shortly to droid. With that, there is a beta version of flash player available for 2.2. Very much looking forward to that.
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I've been looking into the HTC Desire as my next phone. It looks phenomenal and all the reviews have been very, very good so far. I'm pretty excited about it!!!!
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Well, you should be. It's the best phone out according to techradar.com
I will wait, though, to see the new iPhone and see how much it has improved.
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This may be the greatest app ever made! https://www.androidtapp.com/drunkblocker/
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I recently got the droid HTC Eris as my graduation present. I'm really enjoying this phone, and the droid operating system is nothing short of impressive.
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Acer Stream preview:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/acer-stream-preview-at-computex-2010/
And Motrola's weird, square "Flipout" phone has been officially announced:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/motorola-flipout-official-android-2-1-meets-enhanced-motoblur/
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i am upgrading to the evo 4g this august when my upgrade is available. i can't wait.
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This may be the greatest app ever made! https://www.androidtapp.com/drunkblocker/
I could have used that on numerous occasions. *downloads*
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I think was someone asking about using iTunes with Android. An app has just been released that lets you stream music from iTunes via the web:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/homepipe-streams-your-itunes-to-android-other-files-too/
Also one for desktop syncing:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/android-upgrades-itself-with-doubletwist-media-player-app/
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I will check that app out!
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Just made an edit for a desktop syncing app.
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Why I will be eventually turning to Android?
Internet fellows are more interested in their apps rather the ones found in BlackBerry's. BB apps, technically, suck. Anyway, I think I still will wait a year or until December.
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I had a choice between the HTC or Motorola Droid. I chose HTC, I think I should have gotten Motorola.
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I had a choice between the HTC or Motorola Droid. I chose HTC, I think I should have gotten Motorola.
What model HTC?
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I had a choice between the HTC or Motorola Droid. I chose HTC, I think I should have gotten Motorola.
What model HTC?
This, HTC has the most Android models!
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Hey Harry, do the emulators work well with a purely touch screen interface?
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Yeah, they work pretty well.
I mean, I wouldn't use a game where you constantly have to have lightning fast reactions but yeah.
There's so many different ways you can have the buttons set up though. The controls are very flexible.
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I got the HTC Incredible a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it!!
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Is it... Incredible?
:neverusethis:
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there was a line outside the sprint store at 42nd street today, i guess it will be a big seller.
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Why would you want a phone that runs out of battery every 4 to 6 hours?
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The Incredible is the Verizon one. Otherwise known as Droid Incredible. What you're thinking of is the new one by Sprint - the EVO 4G phone. My friend just bought one. Big screen = really big phone, but still pretty cool. And yeah the battery does suck on that one - mainly because of the 4G, which you can turn off.
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Oh, I was responding to ZGF's post about the long lines at the Sprint store. How's the battery on the Incredible?
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Seems fine so far. I usually charge it overnight though just out of habit. And if I'm at work and feel like listening to Pandora on it I'll have it plugged in as well.
In some cases though it seems as though the meter itself is a little decieving showing it to be lower than it really is.
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/playstation-emulator-coming-to-android-courtesy-of-yongzh-and-z/
:caffeine:
It runs faster than the iPhone version and that's before FroYo is taken into account and FroYo makes non-native code run about 450% faster (due to a just-in-time compiler, which is how they got Flash running so damn well) :caffeine:
N64 emulator coming after that as well :caffeine:
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I played with an Incredible at a kiosk today and am very impressed. My boss just got the EVO and I liked it, though it is quiet a large phone. I also found out I can upgrade my phone in a month, even though my New Every Two isn't until the following March. Depending on what news might surface in the mean time, I might be moving to an Incredible in July.
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/playstation-emulator-coming-to-android-courtesy-of-yongzh-and-z/
:caffeine:
It runs faster than the iPhone version and that's before FroYo is taken into account and FroYo makes non-native code run about 450% faster (due to a just-in-time compiler, which is how they got Flash running so damn well) :caffeine:
N64 emulator coming after that as well :caffeine:
Oh my GOODNESS. NEED.
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Blob is a robot.
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So last night my HTC Eris just about saved my life. I gave a friend a ride home to their dorm which is located in Seattle. When we got there, it occurred to me that I had not a clue where I was. So I opened the google maps app on my phone, punched in the crossroads and my street address, and was able to navigate myself home with ease.
I, in no way, regret getting this phone.
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Can it be synced up with BES? Particularly the Outlook calendar? I'm due for an upgrade in July, and am considering it, but if the calendar won't sync automatically and in real time, it pretty much rules it out for me.
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Can it be synced up with BES? Particularly the Outlook calendar? I'm due for an upgrade in July, and am considering it, but if the calendar won't sync automatically and in real time, it pretty much rules it out for me.
I sync my Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar using the free sync software. Its two-way so chagnes on either end is updated on both my phone and on outlook. It works great.
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Can it be synced up with BES? Particularly the Outlook calendar? I'm due for an upgrade in July, and am considering it, but if the calendar won't sync automatically and in real time, it pretty much rules it out for me.
I sync my Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar using the free sync software. Its two-way so chagnes on either end is updated on both my phone and on outlook. It works great.
Any idea if it works with secure systems (i.e. BES)?
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Okay now I'm really torn - Verizon has put up the official DroidX page with an announcement coming June 23rd. On one hand, the Incredible is a bit more pocket friendly because of the smaller screen and it has the Sense UI, which is gorgeous. But on the other hand, there is a reported possibility of it having a 720p display, even though prerelease models have had an 854x480 display. If that's true, I might really have to consider the X over the Incredible.
TOO MANY CHOICES!!!!
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Engadget confirmed that it captures 720p, the screen res is 854x480.
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I read that article, except that the Verizon teaser site claims "720p screen" so it is entirely possible that release models will have a 1280x720 screen. If it does NOT have the HD screen, I will likely still go with the Incredible.
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They updated that article (maybe after you read it).
"Update 2: Sure enough, Verizon has changed the ad to read "Captures 720p" instead of "720p screen," so that would basically confirm the 854 x 480 display. A nerd can dream, though! See the revised site after the break."
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Ahh, yes thank you. That must have been after I read it. Good catch, and it's still an Incredible for me.
Thanks for pointing that out, now I can rest assured on what model I want.
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Droid X...why are phones getting bigger? I don't like.
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I don't like the larger size either. The screen would possibly have made the size worth it but since its not going to be any different in resolution, I'd much rather take the more compact phone.
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Doesn't the Droid X rune the Sense UI too?
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No, the DroidX runs a newer version of MOTOBLUR. It is supposedly less obtrusive as previous iterations, lending to a less official "ninjablur" monicker. I think I still prefer Sense.
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As someone who has a phone with MOTOBLUR... I assure you Sense is much better!
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:lol That's what I thought, and it's why I still want the Incredible.
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Has anyone with a Motorola Droid gotten the 2.2 update yet? I'm seeing countless places where it's available to download and install to the Droid, but wonder if I should wait for the OTA update.
EDIT: BTW - Adobe Flash player 10.1 for Android phones is now available, hence my urgency in getting the damned 2.2 update.
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Heh, I've had 2.2 for a month by now, with the manual update. It's pretty awesome, and yes, Flash is pretty neat too :D
rumborak
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Could you possibly link me to the site where it tells you how to manually update it? I never got around to it.
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For the Nexus One:
https://phandroid.com/2010/05/22/manually-update-your-nexus-one-to-android-2-2-froyo/
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Thanks. The download link was dead but I've found another one.
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Excellent. I'm not particularly in the know about Android stuff, except to use it, so I will probably wait until the OTA update, so as to not screw it up.
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Well, I do development on Android each day these days, so it's second-nature to me to root a phone and put Froyo on it :lol
rumborak
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Currently updating now :caffeine:
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Excellent. I'm not particularly in the know about Android stuff, except to use it, so I will probably wait until the OTA update, so as to not screw it up.
Best avatar ever^^
whats the subject again? : )
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I'm still waiting for the Eclair update for the Cliq, I won't get Flash since it's a first generation Android phone... but I am looking forward to getting the Galaxy S
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Rumborak, apparently, the version of 2.2 we have at the moment isn't the final build:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/google-on-android-2-2-feverishly-working-to-get-a-final-versio/
Considering Google's typically feverish pace in deploying new Android builds, we'll admit -- we kind of expected Android 2.2 Froyo to be released to retail Nexus Ones by now... but no dice. So, where is it? The company hasn't committed to a firm date for a global roll-out yet, but there's official word from an Android employee over on the Nexus One's support forums this week that FRF72 is not the final update and that a release "will only happen once a release candidate meets [their] quality criteria." Korean versions of the phone were pegged to launch with 2.2 this week, so any way you slice it, it can't be long now.
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https://vimeo.com/12574396
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https://vimeo.com/12574396
:metal :metal
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Rumborak, apparently, the version of 2.2 we have at the moment isn't the final build:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/google-on-android-2-2-feverishly-working-to-get-a-final-versio/
Considering Google's typically feverish pace in deploying new Android builds, we'll admit -- we kind of expected Android 2.2 Froyo to be released to retail Nexus Ones by now... but no dice. So, where is it? The company hasn't committed to a firm date for a global roll-out yet, but there's official word from an Android employee over on the Nexus One's support forums this week that FRF72 is not the final update and that a release "will only happen once a release candidate meets [their] quality criteria." Korean versions of the phone were pegged to launch with 2.2 this week, so any way you slice it, it can't be long now.
Oh, I was completely aware of that. The leaked version of 2.2 was FRF50A btw, so quite a few versions before FRF72.
rumborak
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2 months and I will be an Android guy...
I'm couting down the days :caffeine:
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Damn Verizon and Motorola making my next phone choice so difficult. Now I really don't know if I want the Incredible or the X when it's released next month.
Incredible: HTC Sense UI, smaller overall form factor, nice build quality, glowing reviews
DroidX: Large gorgeous screen, 720p video capture, multi-mic voice system, processor that 'reportedly' consumes less power than the Snapdragon in the Incredible, multi-touch keyboard with Swype option, promise of an official Froyo release by the end of summer - but it's very large and has MOTOBLUR, albeit a less obtrusive version.
I DON'T KNOW WHICH TO GET!!!
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I'm leaning towards the X...i'm still a bit iffy on the whole touchscreen typing thing, but I think that the larger screen on the X (combined with Swype) would work well for me.
I tried a friend's EVO the other day, which is about the same size, and I didn't find it to be problematic in terms of size.
I like that the X can support 32GB miscroSD cards. The Inc doesn't, as far as I've seen.
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i will be evo'd on august 3rd.
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I just updated my N1 to Froyo 2.2 FRF83. Sweeet.... :D
rumborak
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I'm leaning toward the X. Really the only thing irking me is the Inc runs Sense and the X doesn't.
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Also, why the fuck is Apple suing HTC over the Sense UI?
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That's been going on for ages. HTC are also counter suing against them.
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I read yesterday that this one is a new lawsuit over Sense UI.
Also, it's a pretty sure thing I won't get the 2.1 update on the Cliq in the timeline Motorola had since, I don't know, JANUARY! If I knew something about rooting a phone I would've already done it to get 2.1.
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https://nexus404.com/Blog/2010/06/05/playstation-emulator-to-hit-android-soon-playstation-emulator-ported-to-android-to-be-released-soon/
One question though:
There’s no telling how or when the emulator will be made publicly available but chances are you’re going to be forced to root your Android device to get the software running.
When the article says 'root your Android device', what does that actually mean? I'm guessing it's going to void the warranty?
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Hmmm, does it give any reasons for having to root the phone?
You don't have to root the phone for the other emulators :S
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I can’t really see Google letting such an app slide into their Android Marketplace considering Apple has rejected such applications in the past leading developers to release them only to jailbroken devices.
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That guy obviously has no idea.
There's already Gameboy Colour, Gameboy Advance, SNES, NES and Genesis/Mega Drive emulators all over the market that you don't have to root you phone to get (you just get them off the normal market place).
In fact, the PSX emulator they're making will be based on the Gameboy Advance emulator already on the market (you can see the test picture they've got in that article using an old version of the Gameboy Advance controls).
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Do you know if N64 in the works? I NEED Ocarina of Time on a phone.
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They'll be releasing an N64 emulator after the PSX emulator.
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(https://media.techeblog.com/images/htc_hd2.jpg)
:caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine:
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INB4 That's the Windows phone. I know, I just realised. But still.... :caffeine:
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Hey Hyperplex:
https://phandroid.com/2010/06/26/droid-x-not-running-motoblur-ninjablur-anyblur/
:yeahright
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Yeah I've seen preliminary video reviews & the UI looks pretty tight.
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My Droid saved my ass this weekend. The band was playing a wedding. We were playing background music for dinner, dollar dance songs, etc. I had been given a list of tunes to have on my iPod, so that we could play them through the PA. Apparently I am so particularly focused on the actual list of songs, that I didn't notice that at the top were the bride and groom's names and their wedding/bridal dance song. So I show up at the gig after having left without my iPod and having to turn around to get it (fortunately I wasn't far along), to my guitarist asking "You got "Far Away" by Nickelback, right".
Oh shit.
No, I didn't. I had not even seen it, because it wasn't in the actual "list" of songs, it was at the top with their names, which I said "unimportant info - download the list". So we're like "Well, we could drive into town and try to find a place to get the CD, but they're on the way and we have no CD player."
Then I stop in my tracks. Wait one minute!
I drive down the road about a mile because there is ZERO RECEPTION whatsoever. I NEED internet access. I find a place where I can get a little reception. I bring up my Amazon mp3 Store app. Download the song for $0.99. Come back victorious, albeit pissed that I gave Nickelback one single fucking penny (it will be the first and last time I will ever spend anything on Nickelback). We plug my phone into the PA system and play the song without incident.
My Droid kicks ass.
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The user manual for the Droid X leaked today.
I WANT THAT PHONE.
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:lol Giving Nickelback money :lol
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It makes my blood boil just thinking about it.
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I want the Incredible so badly. GADGET LUST!
the Evo 4G looks neat too, but apparently it can't go a quarter of a day without needing to be charged.
Very true, my buddy has an EVO, he loves the hell out of it but is going to get rid of it. After some light use it still has a horrible battery life. Some light web browsing, a few texts, one or two 5 minute calls and he is at half battery.
It was so bad that he sent it back to get it replaced thinking it was defective, it wasn't :(
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Is he running on the 4G network?
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Pre-ordered my X today!!
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I can't preorder through Best Buy because they don't handle Verizon's annual upgrades. Looks like I'll be heading to the Verizon store on the 15th.
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I can't preorder through Best Buy because they don't handle Verizon's annual upgrades. Looks like I'll be heading to the Verizon store on the 15th.
Really? I did my preorder at BestBuy, as my Verizon upgrade. Given, this is the two-year upgrade rather than the one year, but the guy didn't even ask me which it was.
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I just updated my N1 to Froyo 2.2 FRF83. Sweeet.... :D
rumborak
Just doing that now. Any major differences between the builds or is it just bug fixes etc. ?
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Really? I did my preorder at BestBuy, as my Verizon upgrade. Given, this is the two-year upgrade rather than the one year, but the guy didn't even ask me which it was.
Two year upgrade is treated differently as it is the "end" of your contract and you are re-upping. The annual upgrade is just a promotion to let you get the latest and greatest at contract price.
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Is he running on the 4G network?
Nope, it's not available in Gainesville.
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I just updated my N1 to Froyo 2.2 FRF83. Sweeet.... :D
rumborak
Just doing that now. Any major differences between the builds or is it just bug fixes etc. ?
Haha, you're already late again. Latest version, the one being pushed OTA now is FRF85b :lol
rumborak
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Oops, I didn't read your post and just assumed it was FRF85b :lolpalm:
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/android-3-0-gingerbread-getting-revamped-ui-froyo-living-on-for/
Last we'd heard, the next major release of Android -- codename Gingerbread -- was scheduled for a fourth-quarter launch, but the always-entertaining Eldar Murtazin has apparently just spilled a few details on what he knows of the release on a Russian podcast. Most notably, the dude says that we can expect an entirely revamped UI -- the first that the platform will have undergone since its introduction -- and will take cues from the fancy 3D Gallery app launched with Eclair. There's said to be a new 1280 x 760 resolution available for devices larger than 4 inches, which would dovetail nicely with Verizon's desire to bring a bunch of Android tablets to market. Like Windows Phone 7, Murtazin claims that Google will be laying down the law with some hardcore hardware specs to run 3.0, demanding a minimum of a 3.5-inch display, a 1GHz processor, and 512MB of RAM -- so what about cheaper devices? Well, those will apparently continue to run Android 2.1 or 2.2, which sounds like yet another serious recipe for platform fragmentation from the outset. We'll apparently see the first devices launch in time for the holidays following an October introduction, which lines up with what we've heard so far. Needless to say, we'll be keeping a close eye on this one.
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Something the iPhone doesn't have an app for:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/02/mits-android-optometry-app-could-help-you-stop-squinting-all-th/
Edit:
Also, I got an OTA update to the FRF91 build this morning.
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Read this morning that the Droid Incredible will be getting a software update that will allow 720p video capture (previously only 800x480 was available) and the ability to use the phone as a hotspot. I still don't think that's enough to pull me back from the Droid X, though.
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I'm not too sure about the 720p video capture but the hotspot thing is just something that comes with Android 2.2
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Yeah I know, but the X has it built in, even when it launches with 2.1. HTC is trying to pick the Incredible up to par with the X prior to launch
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Something the iPhone doesn't have an app for:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/02/
mits-android-optometry-app-could-help-you-stop-squinting-all-th/
Edit:
Also, I got an OTA update to the FRF91 build this morning.
This is wonderful.
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BestBuy stopped taking Droid X preorders.
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Word on the street is that the Motorola Droid will be getting the OTA 2.2 update tomorrow. I damn sure hope so!
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The Onion have released an official app for Android! :hat
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The Onion have released an official app for Android! :hat
Woohoo!!! Just in time for me to get it on Thursday!
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What's the Android Photoshop app like?
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There's better photo editing apps out there. I would go with PicSay. It's free.
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None of them (for me) seem to be capable of resizing a pic on my Droid. Photoshop and PicSay are both incapable of it.
Also, the 2.2 rumor for yesterday was just that. :sadpanda:
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At least you're not still on 1.5! :sadpanda:
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I'm elligible for upgrade today and the X drops tomorrow. Sweet.
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At least you're not still on 1.5! :sadpanda:
This is true.
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I love when people do things for free just because they want to see the things they love better:
https://designfabulous.blogspot.com/2010/07/htc-1.html
(https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4784649606_cc32a6a57d_o.jpg)
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I saw that on Engadget the other day. It's pretty damn cool.
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Just got this as an update from Inception's Facebook page:
"Have a Motorola Droid or HTC Incredible? Then text WAKEUP to 5500 for the exclusive Mind Crime Prevention App. You’ll need it to prepare for INCEPTION in theaters and IMAX July 16, the mind-bending new movie from the director of THE DARK KNIGHT. https://www.protectyourthoughts.com/"
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Yeah, the commercials for it are fucking annoying as shit.
OPERATION MINDCRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME
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I got the call, so I'm getting my X around 1 tomorrow.
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Just got my Droid X - the LAST one at the store. I love it.
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Nice! :hat
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Android Market now has 100,000 apps, passes 1 billion download mark
Well, it may not come as a huge surprise considering all the steam Android's picked up over the past few years, but it's a landmark nonetheless: according to AndroLib's data, the Market now has 100,000 apps available for download. It's also interesting to note that it took just under three months to get from 50,000 to the 100,000 mark. An even more impressive number, however, is the fact that over one billion applications have been downloaded. While it's not clear if this number includes app updates or not, the number is massive either way, and they're growing pretty steeply each month. AndroLib's data also notes that over 14,000 applications became available during the month of June, and over 10,000 have appeared already in July. Hit up the source links for more stats, and a chance to see the numbers update in real time.
https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/android-market-now-has-100-000-apps-passes-1-billion-download-m/
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Too bad developers are starting to ignore Android phones with 1.5 or 1.6
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Well, over 50% of all Android phones have 2.1 these days so yeah...
On the bright side, The Onion hasn't ignored you guys yet! They released an update that fixed crashes in 1.5/1.6 this morning.
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Know any decent music player for Android with an EQ?
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https://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.aldiko.android/
Does anyone here with an Android uses this book reader?
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https://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.aldiko.android/
Does anyone here with an Android uses this book reader?
I do.
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Andrew, have you noticed your X getting hot?
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https://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.aldiko.android/
Does anyone here with an Android uses this book reader?
I do.
What's your opinion on it?
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I've tried it and it's quite good. Well, as good as a reading experience can be on a phone screen.
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I've tried it and it's quite good. Well, as good as a reading experience can be on a phone screen.
Pretty much this. You won't get images on it, but you customize the size of the font and the color of the screen.
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It's free anyway. Why don't you just try it?
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Actually, I'm gathering all the info I can. Right now I have to choose either buying a phone (Android) or an e-book reader.
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The selection of book is not that broad, you do get pretty much every public domain book there is, but if you're looking for a specific book you might not find it.
But hey, there's a Kindle app for Android now.
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You can import books if they're in ePub format as well.
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Less than 5 days have passed since the release and I believe a Droid X update is going to be pushed out starting today. They claim a number of interface and performance enhancements; and I didn't even notice any interface or performance issues. Hah!
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The only one I've noticed (and it's covered by this update) is that the battery indicator is...non-linear. It goes from 30% to 5% to shutting down in about five minutes.
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Yeah. This update should fix that. I'm eager to get the push notification soon. I can't imagine it getting much better - Froyo is going to kill.
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The only one I've noticed (and it's covered by this update) is that the battery indicator is...non-linear. It goes from 30% to 5% to shutting down in about five minutes.
That's something I've noticed in a lot of Android phones, the battery indicator does not truly indicate how much charge you have left. A battery widget app download helps with that.
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Yeah. This update should fix that. I'm eager to get the push notification soon. I can't imagine it getting much better - Froyo is going to kill.
Ok, so you haven't gotten it yet. I know that some of the pre-release demos that went out have already received it, but I hadn't yet. Not sure how these things roll out, so wanted to see if you had.
Rumor has it Froyo is hitting the Incredible in early August (right as my wife should be getting hers), and the X shouldn't be far behind.
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Exactly.
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Just got the software update. Took about 6 minutes and the battery indicator is already noricably more accurate.
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Know any decent music player for Android with an EQ?
Mixzing Player has one.
rumborak
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Somehow, the 2.1 update for the Cliq has been leaked, THE actual Motorola update with it... I've been waiting for the OTA for so long and I'm seriously considering rooting my phone and putting the 2.1 in it!
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The Hypnotoad app may be the crowning achievement of our society.
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Well, my Moto Cliq is now officially running on Android 2.1! :caffeine:
Successful root is successful!
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/psx4droid-brings-spiky-haired-protagonists-to-your-googlephone/
YES!
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/psx4droid-brings-spiky-haired-protagonists-to-your-googlephone/
YES!
Sweeeeeeeet
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Question: Do they make any Android phones without cameras?
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Short answer: No.
https://www.google.co.uk/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=030121336726d439&hl=en
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Ah okay... I'm going to be in a similar position to the OP in that thread come fall. Damn. The annoying thing is, as far as I know the only phones without cameras are cheap and crappy, and I'd like to have a nice phone (a smartphone would be awesome) but I doubt they make any smartphones without cameras on them.
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Some Blackberries don't have cameras?
Blackberry 8830, Tour etc
(Yes, I got that info from the last link I posted :P )
Edit: Found you a link
https://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/ask-engadget-best-smartphone-without-a-camera/
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I suppose I can settle for a blackberry, but I would love an android phone. Blackberries have that tiny little screen, and I'm not a fan of the rolling ball mouse thing.
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What's wrong with the phone having a camera? You don't have to use it.
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Because where I'll be working, they don't allow any cameras on site, which includes cameras on cellphones. When I visited the site for my interview, I had to lock my current phone in my car because it has a camera on it.
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Oh...
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:justjen
Get a smartphone with a camera, then buy one of these:
https://direct.tesco.com/q/R.203-7219.aspx
and swap SIM cards at work, so you can make calls/text.
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Do Verizon phones use SIM cards?
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Do Verizon phones use SIM cards?
I believe every company uses SIM cards in the US.
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Do Verizon phones use SIM cards?
No, they do not. The only Verizon phones that have SIM cards are the world phones and the SIMs are only functional when on a GSM network. CDMA networks do not make use of SIMs.
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I stand corrected.
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I don't know/remember what the SIM/ESN situation is going to be once Verizon completes their total LTE rollout. At first I do remember reading that LTE was going to be SIM based, but more recent articles have still sqpoken about ESNID so I'm not sure.
Basically, Sprint and Verizon do not use SIMs unless they give you one with a World phone; AT&T and T-Mobile, both being GSM carriers, do use SIMs.
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Mega Acronym Alert
or MAA as it's also known.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of mobile technology, otherwise known as TLA central.
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I just rooted my Motorola Droid to Bugless Beast v0.4. I also flashed a new kernel from Sapphire overclocked to 1 Ghz. It's super fast! I also installed a new theme that is just awesome. :D
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Word on the street is that VZW announced the OTA for 2.2 next week. Booyah!
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For the original Droid, yes. The X will likely have to wait a few weeks longer.
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FINALLY, I get the Flash player!!
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Say what?
https://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/
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Woah.
Weird...but it sounds kind of cool.
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FINALLY. The 2.2 OTA update came today. I went to Abode's Flash site and:
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Android 2.2 has been released to partners.
The upgrade path for your phone depends upon the specific device, manufacturer, operator, and the region you are in. If your device has aready received Android 2.2, Adobe Flash Player will be coming soon.
Unreal. I've downloaded beta 3 from Droidlife and will be installing it shortly. Crossing my fingers.
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Installed it today as well. Yay!
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I got it like last week. :loser:
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Looks like Flash elements are a hair slow/choppy. Better than not having it, and maybe once they issue the formal public version, maybe it will be better.
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I like the new software updates. "Update All" rocks.
Also, I just recently finished setting up tethering on my droid for my laptop. Playing WoW in central park the other day was pretty sweet. :D
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I'm still waiting for 2.2. What the fuck, Verizon?
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I've been saying the same for weeks. According to Verizon, it is at random when it comes to who.
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Girlfriend updated to 2.2 on her Droid and she hates it. Says it's slower now.
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Now that I've uninstalled Advanced Task Killer, I'm noticing things are moving faster.
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Girlfriend updated to 2.2 on her Droid and she hates it. Says it's slower now.
Maybe she has a lot of apps running in the background?
I don't really know, my phone won't get 2.2 :sadpanda:
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FINALLY. The 2.2 OTA update came today. I went to Abode's Flash site and:
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Android 2.2 has been released to partners.
The upgrade path for your phone depends upon the specific device, manufacturer, operator, and the region you are in. If your device has aready received Android 2.2, Adobe Flash Player will be coming soon.
Unreal. I've downloaded beta 3 from Droidlife and will be installing it shortly. Crossing my fingers.
You should be able to get the proper version from the market.
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It isn't there. Yet. I just double checked.
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Weird. The beta (and now the final) version has been there for me since I updated to 2.2.
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Probably the phone you're using. A Nexus One, IIRC.
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The Hypnotoad app may be the crowning achievement of our society.
:omg: There's a... *runs to the Marketplace as fast as possible* :caffeine:
EDIT: Amazing!
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finally got my evo today, it's so damn sexy. :metal
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Finally got it. After my phone stopped freaking out it seems to have accepted the situation and succumbed itself to be 2.2's bitch.
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The 2.2 leak is out there for the X, though I haven't taken the leap yet. Interestingly, the "check for updates" feature won't work now...I wonder if that means the OTA update is going to be pushed out earlier than expected...
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From what I am reading about the leak's use, it's quite snappy and attractive; overall a good release. I'm still waiting for the official push, though. After some of the things I've read and witnessed with friends, I'm not up for it. I don't feel like wiping the phone either, as one blog stated has to be done in order to load the leak.
Still very eager to get the push notification.
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From what I am reading about the leak's use, it's quite snappy and attractive; overall a good release. I'm still waiting for the official push, though. After some of the things I've read and witnessed with friends, I'm not up for it. I don't feel like wiping the phone either, as one blog stated has to be done in order to load the leak.
Still very eager to get the push notification.
Everything I've read indicates that you don't need to wipe the phone; everything is completely preserved. That said, I'm waiting as well...while it seems to be working great for most people, some are having intermittent issues. I'd rather wait a little while for the official, (hopefully) bug-free build.
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Got my Evo with 2.2 on friday, flash runs great, the battery life sucks but i may get an extended battery to take care of that.
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My Desire is coming today! :caffeine:
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Motorola delayer AGAIN the 2.1 update for the Cliq, man am I glad I flashed it.
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My Desire is coming today! :caffeine:
FUCK YOU ROYAL MAIL. :censored :censored :censored :censored :censored
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(https://www.osney.org/po/royalFail.jpg)
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I agree, but WOW that was a quick reply.
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Hair trigger right there. Nothing a little "MANDELAY" won't fix.
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I agree, but WOW that was a quick reply.
I foresaw your post.
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(https://www.southparkstudios.com/img/content/season8/813.jpg)
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So it turns out the Desire is out of stock. T-Mobile didn't feel like telling me though.
I forgive you Royal Mail. Please deliver my Desire on Thursday
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I guess you could say they had no desire to tell you they were out of stock.
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
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I just installed TouchDown as my email client (got a free license from Motorola, due to notification issues in their native Exchange client). Absolutely loving it. Pulls in email, calender AND tasks. Any advantage Blackberry had in the email department is now obliterated.
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Cozmo:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/verizon-pushing-droid-update-for-flash-10-1-compatibility/
You might recall that Verizon and Motorola's first go-around at pushing Android 2.2 to the original Droid didn't include compatibility with the Flash 10.1 install in the Market -- but don't worry, lovers of Flash-based web ads, because the fix is now upon us. We don't know exactly how long the rollout process is going to take, but you know how it goes with Android OTA updates: even if they try to stretch it over several weeks, there's usually an update.zip floating around within a few hours that you can grab if you want to accelerate the process just a bit. Here's the full statement from Verizon:
"Verizon Wireless has begun pushing an update today to the DROID by Motorola (introduced November 2009) that will allow customers to download Adobe Flash 10.1 via Android Market. Flash Player 10.1 provides access to millions of sites with rich content including animations, casual games, videos, rich internet applications, audio and much more."
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Excellent. Thanks! I'll keep my eye on the Market for an update.
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I'm now running a stock Android ROM on my Cliq, which means no more Motoblur!!! :caffeine:
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Phone is here. I'm now part of the club :D
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My phone is making me mad. I can't access my marketplace for some reason. There is an alert that says there was a network error while trying to sign into my gmail account, and it won't let me sign in.
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I had that the other day. Rebooting my phone seemed to fix it. I think it was a Wi-Fi problem my end though rather than the marketplace/gmail
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Posting from my new galaxy s. I moved from a blackberry and the swype typing is weird getting used to.
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So I'm most likely getting the Droid X soon. Party time?
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I love my Droid X, and I'm sure I will love it even more once (the official) Froyo drops for it.
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I have verizon and have been thinking of going with the droid, but my bill is so ridiculous with just talk and text. How much are you guys paying? It would end up being about $120/mo at least with unlimited data.
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I have Verizon and I receive an 18% discount on my monthly bill as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employee (I also get 25% off accessories) - Have you checked to see if your employer participates in VZW's discount program? Check here:
https://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/employee/emaildomainauthentication.jsp
On my Droid, I have (I think) 450 minutes, unlimited in-network texts (50 out of network, I think), and the unlimited data plan and it comes to around $84 a month after the discount.
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I have verizon and have been thinking of going with the droid, but my bill is so ridiculous with just talk and text. How much are you guys paying? It would end up being about $120/mo at least with unlimited data.
We get a 15% discount with my wife's employment as a public school teacher. My Droid X plan is 450 minutes, unlimited Verizon calling, unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited text/pic and unlimited data. Without tax and discounts, it's about $89.98 a month. I have never even come close to using all 450 of my minutes.
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I never come close to 450 either.
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My Droid X came today!!! Any suggested apps?
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I just got a droid 2. Pretty neat so far. Not as user friendly as my blackberry, but I'm getting used to it.
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My Droid X came today!!! Any suggested apps?
LauncherPro if you want an even more customizable, smoother home screen.
eBuddy for instant messaging
ToDo Task Manager
Bump
Weather & Toggle Widgets (gives you a skinnable Sense-style flip clock and weather widget)
Advanced Task Killer (at least until 2.2 drops for the X)
Ringdroid
Astro FileManager
Barcode Scanner
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Get the emulators. Gameboid, PSX4Droid etc.
For other games, there's RoboDefense (which is a tower defense game).
Alchemy
ExZeus Arcade
Paper Toss (:neverusethis:)
Poke a Mole
Angry Birds Lite Beta
Replica Island (sort of Mario style game)
Trap
Raging Thunder
Armageddon Squadron
I'm sure there's others but I haven't really been using it for games lately (can never be bother because I just use the emulators :neverusethis:)
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I've got 65 on Alchemy, but I haven't played it in a while. It's such a cool game!
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My Droid X came today!!! Any suggested apps?
Skype beta (search around for the APK client, you can't do VOIP calls but you can chat no problem)
Advanced App Killer
Evernote
2g-3g Switcher (helps me save some battery)
Brightness Switch (Read above)
ChompSMS (I can't tell you how awesome this chat client is)
Swype (if it didn't come pre-installed)
Dolphin HD browser (stunning)
My Tracks (Keep track of where you're biking or jogging)
Shazam
Transdroid (Manage torrents from your phone)
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will check them all out.
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any new word on skype for all androids?
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I've got 65 on Alchemy, but I haven't played it in a while. It's such a cool game!
Same but I have 142 elements.
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God I can't wait for a real Netflix app.
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My Droid X came today!!! Any suggested apps?
Whatsapp. This app will kill Black Berry Messenger.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will check them all out.
Google Goggles
Wikitude
Retro Camera
Aldiko
Google Sky Map
MixZing
Rockplayer
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any new word on skype for all androids?
nope, Skype is horrible at sticking to things they promise. I remember when they said there was a blackberry app was coming, never happened, then Skype for android, nope.
Now they have it for verizon subscribers but I wouldn't know since I'm on T-Mobile.
Personally, I mainly chat with clients on my skype account so the skype lite beta is fine, but VOIP calls would be nice.
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ringdroid is officially the best app ever.
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ringdroid is officially the best app ever.
it would be unless you have an evo that already edits songs for ringtones :metal
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My Droid X came today!!! Any suggested apps?
Whatsapp. This app will kill Black Berry Messenger.
not finding it, did you spell right?
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My Droid X came today!!! Any suggested apps?
Whatsapp. This app will kill Black Berry Messenger.
not finding it, did you spell right?
https://www.whatsapp.com/download/
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ringdroid is officially the best app ever.
It's awesome! I've currently got the first 3 (or 2.7 ish) seconds of About to Crash (Reprise) as my message tone and 5:12 - 5:27 of Anesthetize (PT) as my Ringtone!
Any suggestions would be welcome though.
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Mine is currently the intro to 2 Minutes to Midnight. :hat
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Hey Dimi, I might be getting one of them there Cliqs. A couple of questions: Motoblur seems useless to me. Is it there by default and how much trouble is it to get rid of? Do you use the GPS much and how is it? Does it seem reasonably durable?
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Hey Dimi, I might be getting one of them there Cliqs. A couple of questions: Motoblur seems useless to me. Is it there by default and how much trouble is it to get rid of? Do you use the GPS much and how is it? Does it seem reasonably durable?
Yes, Motoblur is the default interface but it's no trouble to get rid off. You could download LauncherPro and use that as your default "home" (this is what I do) and you'd be done with Motoblur or you could simply hack the Cliq (pretty easy to do) and flash a ROM with another interface.
I haven't use the GPS much, but when I've it's been pretty good. Sometimes it might miss my location by a bit (say I was in a house and the GPS showed me 3 houses over), but in terms of navigation it's been good.
Durable, the phone itself? Yeah it is, I have it on one of the rubber guard things but the phone can take a beating. The battery is another question, if you have too many apps running or too many notifications the battery will die quickly, Motorola had to released an OTA update where you can set up different battery profiles to save energy and even then it's pretty bad when you're running Motoblur.
Bottom line: get rid of Motoblur and if you want to get 2.1, hack. If you decide to hack for 2.1, let me know so I can link you to one of the best 2.1 ROMs around.
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Hey Dimi, I might be getting one of them there Cliqs. A couple of questions: Motoblur seems useless to me. Is it there by default and how much trouble is it to get rid of? Do you use the GPS much and how is it? Does it seem reasonably durable?
Dont. It has problems with the USB/Charging port. mine stopped charging... and i noticed there was a nice crack in the inside of the port. Did the research... and it has happened to alot of people. Since then it has only charged once in a great while...
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BTW, the official Flash Player update came OTA. Sweet.
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Hey Dimi, I might be getting one of them there Cliqs. A couple of questions: Motoblur seems useless to me. Is it there by default and how much trouble is it to get rid of? Do you use the GPS much and how is it? Does it seem reasonably durable?
Dont. It has problems with the USB/Charging port. mine stopped charging... and i noticed there was a nice crack in the inside of the port. Did the research... and it has happened to alot of people. Since then it has only charged once in a great while...
Yeah, I went and played with one during lunch, and that whole slide out mechanism kinda gives me the willies. Nowadays, you have to be confident that your phone will survive the 2 year contract. None of the slider phones instilled much of that confidence.
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For any Droid X owners:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/droid-does-website-points-to-imminent-froyo-update-for-droid-x/
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Hey Dimi, I might be getting one of them there Cliqs. A couple of questions: Motoblur seems useless to me. Is it there by default and how much trouble is it to get rid of? Do you use the GPS much and how is it? Does it seem reasonably durable?
Dont. It has problems with the USB/Charging port. mine stopped charging... and i noticed there was a nice crack in the inside of the port. Did the research... and it has happened to alot of people. Since then it has only charged once in a great while...
Really? I've gotten no problem with that.
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Does anybody have Swype on their phone? I'm curious if it actually works as advertised.
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I know Hyperplex has it. He seems quite impressed with it but I don't think he uses it that often.
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Indeed. Swype is very impressive, though I have found that I spend more time thinking about the paths I need to draw than I do the words I want to say. It's an amazing typing tool, though, and you should try it out to see if it suits you. Personally, I'm too used to a standard keystroke-style input to switch completely.
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Indeed. Swype is very impressive, though I have found that I spend more time thinking about the paths I need to draw than I do the words I want to say. It's an amazing typing tool, though, and you should try it out to see if it suits you. Personally, I'm too used to a standard keystroke-style input to switch completely.
Yeah, I was considering the thought process involved. Seems like it'd be a lot like trying to learn to write again. The thing is, I have big, clumsy thumbs, so a regular virtual keyboard is a real drag for me.
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Does anybody have Swype on their phone? I'm curious if it actually works as advertised.
Swype came pre installed on my galaxy, it's great if I'm typing with one thumb but I much prefer using the touch based android keyboard with predictive test, I type faster on that then on my blackberry.
Also, advanced task killer is such a great program, my battery life increased at least 200% since using it (also brightness app helps a lot too)
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I completely forgot I had swype on my phone until just now. It works great!
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So I just got a Droid 2 yesterday and it's pretty nifty and stuff (not to mention expensive). I know the battery life is a little weak on it, but mine ran out after about an hour of use and nine hours of standby. I think what I'm doing wrong is having apps running in the background when I don't need them and that's draining the battery. Obviously I'm a bit of a droid noob, but does that sound feasible? And how do I shut them down?
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You need a task killer app, like Advance Task Killer.
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You might also want to make sure that the Apps aren't set to auto refresh every 5 mins. I've got mine set up for every hour.
Oh and turn off GPS, Wi-FI and Bluetooth when not in use.
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To be honest, after I deleted Advanced Task Killer from my Droid, the performance improved quite a bit. Ever notice that when you go to kill tasks, there are things open that you didn't even open? Then when you do it again later, those things are again open? Apparently the Droid OS isn't like Windows where open apps kill performance. Droid opens certain things from time to time that it needs to run optimally. Killing those things only impedes performance and makes Droid have to reopen it. I had a link with more info but I cannot seem to find it. I'll keep looking.
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To be honest, after I deleted Advanced Task Killer from my Droid, the performance improved quite a bit. Ever notice that when you go to kill tasks, there are things open that you didn't even open? Then when you do it again later, those things are again open? Apparently the Droid OS isn't like Windows where open apps kill performance. Droid opens certain things from time to time that it needs to run optimally. Killing those things only impedes performance and makes Droid have to reopen it. I had a link with more info but I cannot seem to find it. I'll keep looking.
Yeah I did notice that. Is that the auto refresh thing cthrubuoy is talking about? How do you set that time?
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Oh and turn off GPS, Wi-FI and Bluetooth when not in use.
You can set up widgets to turn these on and off. Very cool.
Yeah I did notice that. Is that the auto refresh thing cthrubuoy is talking about? How do you set that time?
Not sure, but I'd guess so. Don't know how to change that.
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To be honest, after I deleted Advanced Task Killer from my Droid, the performance improved quite a bit. Ever notice that when you go to kill tasks, there are things open that you didn't even open? Then when you do it again later, those things are again open? Apparently the Droid OS isn't like Windows where open apps kill performance. Droid opens certain things from time to time that it needs to run optimally. Killing those things only impedes performance and makes Droid have to reopen it. I had a link with more info but I cannot seem to find it. I'll keep looking.
This. You should also leave your GPS on if you're going to be using it at all, because if you're not using GPS in an app, you're not using any extra battery life, but the constant turning on and off of the GPS will drain your battery more. Wifi and Bluetooth you can turn off if you're moving around a lot as it will constantly scan for new networks/devices.
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A handy thing to check is your battery usage. it tells you what has been using what percentage of your battery.
Mine is currently:
Cell standby - 25%
Android System - 24%
Wi-Fi - 23%
Phone Idle - 19%
Display - 7%
Angry Birds - 2%
As you can see, I haven't used my phone much today...
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Using my phone for tethering for the first time, it works quite well on a 3G network.
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Is there some way to customize ringtones? Like when I get a text from my mom it'll sound different than someone else?
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Is there some way to customize ringtones? Like when I get a text from my mom it'll sound different than someone else?
Go to your contact list, select the contact, hit the menu button, go to options, and select ringtone.
Also, I highly recommend the app "Zedge". It's a great app for wallpapers and ringtones and it actually replaces your ringtone manager on your phone.
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Is there some way to customize ringtones? Like when I get a text from my mom it'll sound different than someone else?
For custom text tones I use the feature in chompsms.
It's such a great text app.
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Just downloaded Skype for Android this morning, feels good man. Though they need to get the video call going, Evo is sitting idly with the front facing camera.
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I downloaded it as well but it seems to be getting a slating from everyone...
Haven't tried it out myself
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i'm not too worried about it, they just released it, i expect updates within the week or two after all the bugs are spotted.
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Several sites are reporting that Android 3.0 Gingerbread will be released in a couple of weeks, one of the main things is the visual chat upgrade which the skype doesn't have yet, this should rock.
it's only for 1GHz and up phones though, sorry kids.
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In other news, the full version of 'Angry Birds' is out for the Droids, and it is awesome.
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It's been out (and free) for a few days now on the Android Market.
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Several sites are reporting that Android 3.0 Gingerbread will be released in a couple of weeks, one of the main things is the visual chat upgrade which the skype doesn't have yet, this should rock.
it's only for 1GHz and up phones though, sorry kids.
Sweet, I'm a big Skype user although I'm using the old version since the new one doesn't support Galaxy S yet :(
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I thought it was gonna be released around December, at least I read some rumor about that. But this is cool anyway.
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I'll chime in on Swype: I love it, and have no idea how I lived without it. It took me ten of fifteen minutes to completely adjust, but there's no going back for me. I'm as fast as I was on my Blackberry, if not a bit faster.
I've decided that I'm going to root once the fixes for 2.2 on the X get rolled out...I'm having conceptual issues with the bloatware, and want to be able to better control my battery usage.
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Man, they better have put good audio support into 3.0.
rumborak
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About Android 3.0's release date:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/android-3-0-due-to-start-hitting-tablets-in-december-ahead-of-ja/
A holiday tradition? Making things out of gingerbread, and Google is doing its part to keep that practice alive according to a report stating Android 3.0 is set to hit some tablets this December. Those will just be early samples destined only to light up the eyes of engineers who've been very, very good this year, but the rest of us naughty boys and girls will get to see those slates when they launch to the public in January. We hear there's a little electronics show happening that time of year, and supposedly HTC, Samsung, and Motorola will be showing their Gingerbread tablets there, amongst others (but not Lenovo, apparently). We can't wait to get a taste.
Update: Thanks to James for pointing out that it's still unclear whether 3.0 is going to be Gingerbread or, indeed, the truly tablet-minded Honeycomb release we're really waiting for. This report states specifically that 3.0 is hitting tablets in December, with 4.0 later in 2011. Is that Gingerbread and Honeycomb, or Honeycomb and Ice Cream? Also, is anyone else hungry?
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SWEET:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/winamp-comes-to-android-one-of-our-childhood-dreams-is-realized/
Here's a blast from the past: Winamp, that mainstay media player of college dorms and LAN parties since time immemorial (er, 1997 or so) has made the leap from PC to handset with the release of Winamp for Android. This bad boy is available for Android 2.1 and up, and features a playback widget for the Android desktop and Last.fm integration. But that ain't all! If you install Winamp 5.59 beta on your PC, you can sync and manage your libraries via USB or WiFI. Pretty sweet! We only have one questions, really: will it still whip the llama's ass? Check out the QR code after the break (or search the Android Market) for the mobile app. Winamp 5.59 beta is available in the Winamp forums (More Coverage link, below).
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As a fellow Winamp enthusiast, that interests me.
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Downloading.
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did anyone order and use batteries from seidio?
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/android-2-3-next-major-release-says-anonymous-google-engineer/
Who knew a support thread on corporate WiFi login issues would lead to anything we'd care about? Cut to Google code's Android forums, where an anonymous Google engineer confirms that this problem will be patched in the "next major release" of Android, specifically version 2.3. So... does this mean Android 2.3 is the oft-discussed (and close on the horizon) Gingerbread? Not necessarily -- while possible, there isn't any indication to that effect, and logic doesn't arbitrarily equate the two. After all, recall that Eclair was both 2.0 and 2.1, so there would be some historical precedence to this 0.1 leap being nothing more than sprinkles on frozen yogurt.
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So my parents come home and what do I find? They've both gotten a G2 while I'm stuck with the fucking Cliq!!!!
I raged.
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Ouch.
Anyway, there's been a lot of Android news lately and here's some more:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/google-catches-giant-gingerbread-man-mounts-on-front-lawn-vide/
(https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/gingerbread-man-android-rm-eng.jpg)
"Cupcake, donut, eclair, froyo. That's not just a list of Android iterations, it's also an inventory of all the giant decorations (along with a large green robot) that cover the GooglePlex lawn. And today marks the introduction of a large gingerbread man. Historically, such tasty statues have been in honor of its related milestone's completion, so we're wagering that Android 3.0 (or is it 2.3?) will be officially unveiled in the very short future. Run, run, as fast as you can to the video after the break."
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Looks like the PSP Android phone has been leaked.
https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/
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did anyone order and use batteries from seidio?
Got the massive one for the DInc from there; happy with it.
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I just got a new phone last week. Got the Android Xperia x10, so far am loving it!
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Looks like the PSP Android phone has been leaked.
https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/
I saw the article they did about it in August but now I'm even more excited :caffeine:
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Looks like the PSP Android phone has been leaked.
https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/
I saw the article they did about it in August but now I'm even more excited :caffeine:
I'm guessing the final product will have that joystick-like thing the PSP has, but I'm with you! DO WANT!
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looks like the metal circular area in the middle is a touchpad joystick, though i'm speculating.
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looks like the metal circular area in the middle is a touchpad joystick, though i'm speculating.
It's a multitouch touchpad, yes.
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btw, the gingerbread is official, but it may be android 2.3, honeycomb being 3.0. I'm guessing we will see the ginger in a few weeks.
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So I bought myself a Droid X yesterday and absolutely love it. I can't find anything that I really dislike other than the notification system. I get an emails like crazy, and my phone gets an alert every time. Anyone know how I can prevent this?
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Sign your email off in your phone.
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Sign your email off in your phone.
I couldn't figure out how to do that, but I found the option to stop email alerts. However, now my phone is saying my SD card is full...???... It came with a 16 gig. What gives?
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Sign your email off in your phone.
I couldn't figure out how to do that, but I found the option to stop email alerts. However, now my phone is saying my SD card is full...???... It came with a 16 gig. What gives?
I don't know about that second part, but was the email notification coming from Gmail? If so, the app for it should be in the app drawer.
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Seems to be working now. I love the swype feature. I just made this post with it. Much faster than typing.
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I really wish they would update the Xperia soon. It's still on 1.6 :P
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https://www.the8pen.com/index.html
Writing on small devices, in a fast and natural way
"The 8pen allows for the replacement of the conventional keyboard on all devices capable of detecting gestures, in particular mobile phones with touch screens, modern remote controls or game controllers. Its advantage lies mainly in the fact that it is possible to input text faster than using conventional layouts on small devices, while at the same time mimicking human hand-writing. Moreover, the simplicity of the gestures involved greatly reduces the problem of mistyping that frequently occurs with the classical layout due to the lack of space. For the same reason, it is possible to write without viewing, as only the central region is needed as a reference for starting and ending a movement."
How it works
The basic movement
Producing a character is easy, fast, and feels like hand-writing. Once familiar with the position of the letters, writing can even be done without viewing.
Special and uppercase characters
Special characters, such as é, ø, ß or § are produced almost like the standard ones, but by pausing the movement in the appropriate sector. For uppercase characters, there is a little trick.
Custom gestures
Gestures started outside of the central region can be used to quickly produce custom character sequences, such as your name or a commonly used phrase.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3OuCR0EpGo (video demonstration)
At first you'll think that this won't work. People are now writing really fast just using their thumbs (ask any BlackBerry user lol). But at least these people are trying to find a much better solution for typing faster on small devices such as iPhones and Android phones.
It seems that tomorrow this software will be available for download on Android 2.2. Anyone here interested in giving it a go?
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This looks very intriguing. It definitely won't be as easy to learn as Swype, but neither was learning how to type on a keyboard. I'll be downloading it tomorrow.
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Looks like a horrible idea.
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A characters is produced by pressing down in the centre, entering any of the 4 sectors, and then passing through either 1, 2, 3 or 4 adjacent sectors in either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction, before returning to the centre. The order of the letters along the edges, and the side on which they are placed, indicate the number of sectors to be passed through, and the direction of the movement, respectively.
For example, the placement of the letter "a", as the innermost letter on the top edge of the right sector, indicates the associated signature "Centre-Right-Top-Centre", while to the letter "r", the second letter from the centre on the same edge, is associated to the signature "Centre-Right-Top-Left-Centre". Thus words can be entered in a continuous motion; moreover the "space" character is inserted whenever the pointer is released from the centre.
Reminds me of
(https://www.wired.com/images/article/magazine/test2007/mp_greatestgadget_f.jpg)
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I want to give it a shot but I don't have 2.2 on my phone yet as I'm waiting for the official release.
I don't know how I'll like it, I'm pretty accurate just typing on the android keypad, I don't use swype at all since I'm slower with it, but this could be a lot nicer for single hand writing.
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I want to give it a shot but I don't have 2.2 on my phone yet as I'm waiting for the official release.
I don't know how I'll like it, I'm pretty accurate just typing on the android keypad, I don't use swype at all since I'm slower with it, but this could be a lot nicer for single hand writing.
It's available now for all devices 1.6 and up. They removed voice recognition for now to have it on those devices. It's ~$1.58.
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Anyone have any good apps they would recommend for the droid X?
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I want to give it a shot but I don't have 2.2 on my phone yet as I'm waiting for the official release.
I don't know how I'll like it, I'm pretty accurate just typing on the android keypad, I don't use swype at all since I'm slower with it, but this could be a lot nicer for single hand writing.
It's available now for all devices 1.6 and up. They removed voice recognition for now to have it on those devices. It's ~$1.58.
£0.99 UK
Decided to buy it for a laugh. I'll let you know what it's like
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Well this is complicated...
When typing, you can't see where the next letter is because your finger is in the way. Taking your finger off is the 'gesture' for space so you can't do that either. Maybe I have fat fingers, or there's something I'm missing with the letter positioning but it seems completely random.
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Yeah, I feel the same way. Either there's a huge learning curve, or this is just lame. Swype isn't perfect when it comes to entering numbers and special characters, but it's a lot easier and faster to pound out a sentence than with this thing.
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Well this is complicated...
When typing, you can't see where the next letter is because your finger is in the way. Taking your finger off is the 'gesture' for space so you can't do that either. Maybe I have fat fingers, or there's something I'm missing with the letter positioning but it seems completely random.
:lol isn't it intuitive? I dunno, lol, imagine where the letter is and start typing. I want to play with it.
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The 8 pen thing is really neat. I bought it a few hours ago. I find that I am able to type on it very quickly, that is when I plan ahead my steps. Once you learn the arrangement I can see typing extremely fast with it. I really don't like how the letters are laid out though. They appear to be too random. I know in the video it was stated they were arranged based on how commonly used they were, but I find it too confusing. With a little tweaking, I think this could be really useful. It would be nice if the input are was larger and semi transparent.
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You can set it to transparent.
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Well, it's still not big enough.
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TWSS :neverusethis:
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I bought 8pen yesterday and by now I feel like I have gotten used to it enough that i can construct messages pretty well with it. I think I can type faster with the Android touch keyboard but it's more fun to use 8pen, it's got potential
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What is the best app for making ring tones?
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I always make my ringtones through audactity and transfer them over to my phone from my computer
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Ringdroid
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Ringdroid
This.
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Ringdroid
This.
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That app is the shit. I am trying to find a download of the presidents speech from ID4 for a message alert.
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my evo does it from the music player, so no need :biggrin:
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Android 2.2 Can't Match iOS 4 Features: 10 Reasons Why
https://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Android-22-Cant-Match-iOS-4-Features-10-Reasons-Why-824283/
1. Google isn’t so big on software
Google’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 consumers
Apple 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. Multitasking
Multitasking 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 OK
Apple’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 play
In 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. Responsiveness
One 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 variations
Because 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 Store
Apple’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 integration
Whenever 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 issue
Google 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.
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Yet, one month before the same writer did this: https://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Google-Android-OS-Secrets-to-Success-10-Reasons-Its-Now-on-Top-179122/
He's a good troll.
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Downloaded an app this morning called Retro Camera. It has 5 types of old school cameras and lets you take some really interesting photos.
I imagine it would work better outside, but here are a few test shots I took this morning.
(https://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1750/shot1289223168146.jpg)
(https://img830.imageshack.us/img830/3630/shot1289223402538.jpg)
(https://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7324/shot1289223926817.jpg)
(https://img233.imageshack.us/img233/909/shot1289225136670.jpg)
Some that I didn't like so much.
(https://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5145/shot1289223121584.jpg)
(https://img574.imageshack.us/img574/3729/shot1289223691165.jpg)
(https://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2801/shot1289223854011.jpg)
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I've got that App and only use the second setting you posted (The Orange camera one I think?)
I take a lot of pictures using that :)
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/open-handset-alliance-member-confirms-android-2-3-is-gingerbread/
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.
Oh man, I wish I hadn't broken my Nexus One now (not that I did it on purpose) :(
Edit: Also:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/rhapsody-on-android-now-works-offline-but-still-goes-online-too/
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i think evo will get it pretty fast.
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I will have to revert my N1 to regular Froyo to get that update, yikes.
rumborak
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I'm picking up a 2 week old Droid 2 tomorrow for $230, upgrading from my original Droid. Now I'll be eligible for the next update since it reportedly requires a minimum 1 GHz processor.
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Two more that came out cool.
(https://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8743/tablen.jpg)
(https://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5678/whipb.jpg)
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Still waiting for the official release of Froyo for my Galaxy S. I know there is a UK release but I don't wanna go through that trouble, well to be more frank, I don't have the time to play around with it yet.
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/opera-mobile-10-1-for-android-hits-public-beta/
Sweet!
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/opera-mobile-10-1-for-android-hits-public-beta/
Sweet!
I'll check it out later today, dolphin HD has set the bar pretty high though.
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The "sequel" to the Nexus One:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/this-is-the-nexus-s/
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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
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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.
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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.
yeah ive noticed that.. kinda irked me.. i mean i still have 30 days to see if i wanna keep it.. and i absolutly love the phone other than the battery life lol.. i guess ill just get a car charger perhaps
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they are too awesome to just give up, and i'm hoping that the gingerbread will have some tweaks to save battery life since it's designed for the upper tier phones with big processors only.
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return it for a droid x. i dont have issues with battery unless i use it heavily
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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).
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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).
bump charging?
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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).
bump charging?
Basically letting it charge to 100%, unplugging it for a few minutes (so it can recalibrate the battery sensor), then plugging it back in.
Ghetto, yes. But it apparently works.
Also, check out this thread:
https://androidforums.com/incredible-tips-tricks/72539-i-found-fixed-htc-incredible-battery-bug.html
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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
Did you let the battery completely die before you put it on the charger for the first time?
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I have a glaxay S and I had some shit battery life when I first got it, but after some tweaks I can get it going for a full day and half of use.
Cut 3g off unless you're using it, lower brightness on your screen, and just watch programs that auto-refresh.
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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
Did you let the battery completely die before you put it on the charger for the first time?
no but i did that after and now the battery lasts me like a day and a half which is beautiful +________+
im loving this phone more and more every second i use it...
GIMME SOME COOL APPS IMO
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You want cool apps in your opinion?
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Why hello Dimitrius, welcome to the internet.
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Off the top of my head...
Games:
Alchemy
Fruit Ninja
Angry Birds
City Jump
Any of the emulators (Gameboid, PSX4DROID etc.)
Robo Defense
Poke A Mole
ExZeus Arcade
Apps:
Google Goggles
FML Widget (:neverusethis:)
Google Translate
Retro Camera
AK Notepad
Ebuddy (best multi IM client on Android)
I can think of some others but unless you're in the UK, they're probably not very useful to you :neverusethis:
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Don't forget:
Evernote
Shazam
Pandora
Barcode Scanner
Transdroid (if you like to torrent things)
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For UI tweaks, I love:
Beautiful Widgets (time, weather, temp, some toggle widgets)
Power Control Widget (vastly superior power control widget to stock, appearance and number of toggles is customizeable)
Launcher Pro (adjust number of screens, and different launcher dock...single best thing I've put on my phone)
WidgetLocker (put widgets on your lock screen)
Apps Organizer (can put folders of apps on your screen, saving alot of real estate and reducing clutter)
Games:
Angry Birds
RoboDefense
General:
^3 (media player)
Dolphin Browser HD (beats the hell out of the stock Moto Browser)
Facebook
Handcent (SMS)
Touchdown ($20, exchange email client)
To-do task manager (best one out there by far...absolutely destroys Astrid)
SystemPanel (good application manager, and has a "kill all applications widget for the rare times it's needed)
DroidLight (uses LED flash as a flashlight)
mNote (notes to self)
Mint (personal finance)
Google Sky Map
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I have fallen in love with this things camera and photo editing capabilities.
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chino what phone do you have?
and these apps are cool that you guys recommended.. im trying to stay away from the ones that cost... even tho they are like $0.99
and is there an app, or can the phone set a song to be an alarm clock?
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chino what phone do you have?
I have a Droid X.
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So I find that my Droid X takes pretty sucky pictures unless I'm outside.
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and is there an app, or can the phone set a song to be an alarm clock?
There is an app that does that but I can't remember the name of it.
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The phone already comes with an alarm clock that can do that, or at least the one that comes with the Cliq and the G2 are able to.
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/netflix-headed-to-select-android-devices-early-next-year/
Netflix has always been something of a fickle beast, lavishing treats upon just one platform at a time, but now that iOS, Windows Phone 7 and every game console under the sun are streaming its video, the firm's finally turned its gaze on Android. Come early 2011, Netflix will appear on "select Android devices," according to the company's official blog, which also promises a "standard, platform-wide solution" for Android in the unspecified future. What took so long, and why will Netflix be limited to particular handsets when it first rolls out? "The hurdle has been the lack of a generic and complete platform security and content protection mechanism available for Android," says the blog, stating piracy concerns. Apparently content holders aren't too keen on making movies available unless devices have DRM baked right in, so the solution is equip new phones with padlocks one at a time. Expect next year's high-end Android devices to have "Netflix" as a nice big bullet point.
Edit:
https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/googles-gingerbread-androids-are-fully-baked-can-the-os-be-far/
(https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/10x1113uob345fbb.jpg)
Continuing with our cookery theme this morning, we now have a full tray of scrumptious-looking gingerbread Android men, courtesy of Google Mobile's Twitter account. The whole world and his poodle already know that Gingerbread, Android's next iterative update that's presently expected to be given the numerical identifier of 2.3, is coming some time soon, but now Google's taken to fanning the flames of anticipation with some home cooking. What could it mean? Well, if you're an optimist, it means Android's about to receive its update imminently, but if you're a pessimist, you'll look at that Christmas-themed red and green attire and foretell of another month of waiting and thumb-twiddling. Either way, though, this seems to confirm Gingerbread is on track to land at some point before we welcome in 2011. Which can only be a good thing.
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FUCK YES.
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and is there an app, or can the phone set a song to be an alarm clock?
Alarm Clock Plus is a big improvement over stock, and is free.
Regarding buying apps:
https://theoatmeal.com/blog/apps
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Today has not been a good day, I was at home depot getting into my truck to leave and my phone my galaxy s fell out of my pocket. I saw it fall in slow motion as the corner hit the curb.
I thought "whew, didn't touch the screen" sure enough the impact cracked the screen in the corner. It's barely visible. :sadpanda:
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and is there an app, or can the phone set a song to be an alarm clock?
Alarm Clock Plus is a big improvement over stock, and is free.
Regarding buying apps:
https://theoatmeal.com/blog/apps
touche... haha and i downloaded Alarm Clock Pluss and its AMAZINGGG haha
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Android is the best product of 2010 according to PCWorld Magazine
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Anyone else uses Waze?
https://en.waze.com/download/android_download
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How it is compared to the standard navigation app? I don't seem to have any issues using the default.
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Anyone else uses Waze?
https://en.waze.com/download/android_download
The first I've heard of it. I've always just stuck with Google Maps. I'll give it a shot tomorrow though and see how I like it.
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How it is compared to the standard navigation app? I don't seem to have any issues using the default.
The idea behind this service is that you tell everyone in the Waze community where there is a traffic jam (you can take a picture and upload it immediately so everyone can make a better idea of how bad it is) so a friend of yours (or just a member of the community) can avoid that route, how fast you are driving, the condition of the road, etc.
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There's another app that is just like that, but also has dots for speed traps and traffic jams, but I can't remember the name now.
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Now I may be wrong about this but isn't google maps doing something similar.
They track people who use there GPS service so when there is a slow down in traffic it's automatically updated on the google maps app.
I know they were talking about it, not sure if they're using it yet but their traffic indicator is pretty damn good.
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Now I may be wrong about this but isn't google maps doing something similar.
They track people who use there GPS service so when there is a slow down in traffic it's automatically updated on the google maps app.
I know they were talking about it, not sure if they're using it yet but their traffic indicator is pretty damn good.
are you talking about google latitude?
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So have any of you guys used HeyTell?
Basically, it turns your phone into a walkie-talkie so instead of sending text messages, you send voice messages. It's awesome for when you're driving.
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For UI tweaks, I love:
Beautiful Widgets (time, weather, temp, some toggle widgets)
Power Control Widget (vastly superior power control widget to stock, appearance and number of toggles is customizeable)
Launcher Pro (adjust number of screens, and different launcher dock...single best thing I've put on my phone)
WidgetLocker (put widgets on your lock screen)
Apps Organizer (can put folders of apps on your screen, saving alot of real estate and reducing clutter)
I'm a nub when it comes to my phone still, but where do I find these? Are these the official names?
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Of course they are, you have to pay for Beautiful Widgets (well worth it for $2, though) and you can download a free version of LauncherPro, but I don't really know the difference between the lite and the payed version, lite version's awesome anyway.
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Now I may be wrong about this but isn't google maps doing something similar.
They track people who use there GPS service so when there is a slow down in traffic it's automatically updated on the google maps app.
I know they were talking about it, not sure if they're using it yet but their traffic indicator is pretty damn good.
are you talking about google latitude?
Nope it's not latitude, that allows users to track where you are. Google said they would just use data from your phones location if you were using it as a GPS, although maybe you do have to enable Latitude for them to track, I dunno.
Of course they are, you have to pay for Beautiful Widgets (well worth it for $2, though) and you can download a free version of LauncherPro, but I don't really know the difference between the lite and the payed version, lite version's awesome anyway.
The only thing I can think of that LauncherPro Paid does off the top of my head is allow to resize widgets and icons.
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Of course they are, you have to pay for Beautiful Widgets (well worth it for $2, though) and you can download a free version of LauncherPro, but I don't really know the difference between the lite and the payed version, lite version's awesome anyway.
I can't seem to find the Power Control widget. Maybe I'm just an Iain.
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Of course they are, you have to pay for Beautiful Widgets (well worth it for $2, though) and you can download a free version of LauncherPro, but I don't really know the difference between the lite and the payed version, lite version's awesome anyway.
I can't seem to find the Power Control widget. Maybe I'm just an Iain.
I think he meant Power Control Plus.
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Maybe I'm just an Iain.
That sounds about right.
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Of course they are, you have to pay for Beautiful Widgets (well worth it for $2, though) and you can download a free version of LauncherPro, but I don't really know the difference between the lite and the payed version, lite version's awesome anyway.
I can't seem to find the Power Control widget. Maybe I'm just an Iain.
I think he meant Power Control Plus.
That's correct...I got the name crossed up with something else.
There's no way to get a screenshot w/o root, is there? I'd love to show the utter sexiness of how I've got my homescreen configured using those UI changes...
And yes, they're all in the market.
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I found them all, but am going to wait to buy the $2 apps until I make sure my mother is aware of my purchase :p
LauncherPro is interesting. I'm going to continue playing around with this one.
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I found them all, but am going to wait to buy the $2 apps until I make sure my mother is aware of my purchase :p
LauncherPro is interesting. I'm going to continue playing around with this one.
The one kicker about the free version of LP is that you can't resize widgets, even the native Moto ones. Hence, I upgraded to the Plus (for all of $3).
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I found them all, but am going to wait to buy the $2 apps until I make sure my mother is aware of my purchase :p
LauncherPro is interesting. I'm going to continue playing around with this one.
The one kicker about the free version of LP is that you can't resize widgets, even the native Moto ones. Hence, I upgraded to the Plus (for all of $3).
I don't need to do that because the new Motoblur has that (the only good thing Motoblur ever did).
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I found them all, but am going to wait to buy the $2 apps until I make sure my mother is aware of my purchase :p
LauncherPro is interesting. I'm going to continue playing around with this one.
The one kicker about the free version of LP is that you can't resize widgets, even the native Moto ones. Hence, I upgraded to the Plus (for all of $3).
I don't need to do that because the new Motoblur has that (the only good thing Motoblur ever did).
I'm saying that you actually lose the ability to resize the Motoblur widgets when you use the free LP...you only get it back when you go for the paid version.
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Oh... well that sucks!
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It's only $3. I might just buy that for now. Plus, I'm loving the free version so far. This is really fucking cool.
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Here's one more question - How do I get back to my original homescreen/dock/launcher while in LauncherPro? I'm looking for a setting right now, but not sure where it is.
EDIT: Never mind, I got it.
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Here's one more question - How do I get back to my original homescreen/dock/launcher while in LauncherPro? I'm looking for a setting right now, but not sure where it is.
EDIT: Never mind, I got it.
Use HomeSwitcher, if you're not already.
FYI, if you have widgets left on your stock launcher while trying to use LauncherPro, it will screw up your widgets in LP.
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Yeah, after a lot of toying around I've decided I'll come back to this soon. Some of the widgets I seem to lose access to in LP, and that's a tad disappointing. But overall, it's really nice.
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Anyone have a good app for organizing the contacts sensibly (i.e. by last name)? I still can't believe Moto took this option out of Froyo. They must think we're all 9-yr old girls.
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where the hell is gingerbread? i hate waiting with no actual date in sight.
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I have to pay to use the mobile hot spot feature?
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Yes. Unless you root your phone.
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Does anyone else use the Skyfire browser? It's the best one I've used so far (Inc. Default, Opera and Dolphin). The only problem is the amount of storage it needs for history. Need to clear it every few days as it's up to ~7meg
They're still only in beta though as far as I'm aware (although it runs like a full version) so hopefully an update will sort it out.
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Yes. Unless you root your phone.
Ouch. Who's forcing you to do that?!
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Does anyone else use the Skyfire browser? It's the best one I've used so far (Inc. Default, Opera and Dolphin). The only problem is the amount of storage it needs for history. Need to clear it every few days as it's up to ~7meg
I use it when I'm going to webpages that have Flash videos, it works great for that.
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Does anyone else use the Skyfire browser? It's the best one I've used so far (Inc. Default, Opera and Dolphin). The only problem is the amount of storage it needs for history. Need to clear it every few days as it's up to ~7meg
I use it when I'm going to webpages that have Flash videos, it works great for that.
That's the reason I download it in the first place, it just took over as my main browser after that.
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finally figured out a way to override the sprint hotspot 30 dollar bullshit and use easytether, that is awesome for travelling where i usually had to pay for wifi.
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Yes. Unless you root your phone.
Ouch. Who's forcing you to do that?!
The wireless tether app on the market requires root. What's so ouch about that?
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Ummm because I can do that for free without rooting my phone?
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no need to root, when you download easytether on your comp and phone and hook them up with usb cable, you are good to go.
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Ummm because I can do that for free without rooting my phone?
How? What kind of phone do you have?
no need to root, when you download easytether on your comp and phone and hook them up with usb cable, you are good to go.
Yes, that works and is free, but by rooting, you can do it wirelessly. Your phone actually broadcasts a wireless signal. I have the original Moto Droid, btw.
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well i am using my evo for 4g connection, so that eats up all the battery to begin with so having it hooked to my pc for power is advantageous for me. wireless is not really important since i don't use it daily just on trips.
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Ummm because I can do that for free without rooting my phone?
How? What kind of phone do you have?
HTC Desire.
Unless your phone has had functionality taken away by your provider, then any phone with Android 2.2 should be able to do wireless/wired tethering without having to download any app.
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Ummm because I can do that for free without rooting my phone?
How? What kind of phone do you have?
HTC Desire.
Unless your phone has had functionality taken away by your provider, then any phone with Android 2.2 should be able to do wireless/wired tethering without having to download any app.
That's the case with Verizon, which I assume Chino has since he has a Droid X.
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both sprint and verizon charge their gullible customers for it, but they don't have the legal basis for stopping circumventions.
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Mobile carriers in the US, from what I've heard, are awful.
Sigz told me recently that you have to pay to receive phone calls etc. :S
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Mobile carriers in the US, from what I've heard, are awful.
Sigz told me recently that you have to pay to receive phone calls etc. :S
Yeah, but I hardly ever make phone calls. I wish I had a 10 minute a month option to save money. I do have a Google Voice number and their app on my phone so I don't pay anything for texts, which is awesome.
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Didn't you have a Nexus One, Harry?
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Yeah but I broke it when I dropped after playing squash one day :(
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What a nub.
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HTC Desire.
o/
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*\o
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Completed addicted to Robo Defence now.
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Completed addicted to Robo Defence now.
I just got hooked on this as well.. a
nd also angry birds
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Completed addicted to Robo Defence now.
I just got hooked on this as well.. a
nd also angry birds
Yup that too!
3 stars on levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Working on 7 and 8
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It's funny my boss came in today at work and caught me on my phone. He thought I was texting, then saw I was doing Robot defense, then said "Nice." win.
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I must be retarded or something because I get frustrated with Robo Defense after about a minute and quit.
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Mobile carriers in the US, from what I've heard, are awful.
Sigz told me recently that you have to pay to receive phone calls etc. :S
Yeah, I hated that shit.
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I downloaded a few emulators yesterday and have pretty much every pokemon game made :metal
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/12/11/android-market-update-streamlines-content-nukes-tabs-dismantle/
Android Market update streamlines content, nukes tabs, dismantles 24-hour return policy to appease devs
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Updates have been coming fast and furious to Google's Android Market for a couple weeks now, but this is the biggest shift yet -- that rusty tab-based interface is out, replaced with a rotating carousel of downloadable content, and a single scrolling pane of info for each and every app. What's more, it seems that Mountain View has heard the cries of game companies in particular, as it's got a couple of very special changes largely targeted at them -- the size cap on individual apps has been upped to 50MB, and Android Market's famous 24-hour return policy is no more. You'll still have 15 minutes to decide whether you want a piece of software or prefer a refund, perhaps long enough to give it a basic test, but there's no longer enough time to finish a game in one sitting before slyly giving it a pass. There's also a number of behind-the-scenes changes that should help make sure you only see apps your device can actually run, based on screen size, pixel density and OpenGL support. Google's pushing the update to every Android 1.6-and-above device over the next couple of weeks, so you can expect your app purchasing world to turn upside-down in time for Christmas cheer.
Update: There are also two new categories being added: widgets and live wallpapers.
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I rooted my DX a couple of days ago...and I have no idea why I waited so long. Freezing the bloatware and killing the ads has greatly improved the experience of using it.
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Gnah, I want Google to finally release Android 2.3 for the Nexus One!!!!
rumborak
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FYI, .wmv files play for shit on the Droid.
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Mobile carriers in the US, from what I've heard, are awful.
Sigz told me recently that you have to pay to receive phone calls etc. :S
What the fuck?
Surely then pay-as-you-go can't work?
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https://phandroid.com/2010/12/20/swpe-beta-re-opened-for-registration/
Those of you who keep missing the open beta registration for Swype, it’s time to get the lead out! Head over to beta.swype.com and get registered. Silly me, I never registered until just now; but I’ve already got it up and running on my device.
I download it to my phone last night, this is great!
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https://phandroid.com/2010/12/20/swpe-beta-re-opened-for-registration/
Those of you who keep missing the open beta registration for Swype, it’s time to get the lead out! Head over to beta.swype.com and get registered. Silly me, I never registered until just now; but I’ve already got it up and running on my device.
I download it to my phone last night, this is great!
Just installed. Just finished the tutorial now and I'm really impressed
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Sprint just updated my ROM and it includes a new gingerbread keyboard and swype, by the time I get gingerbread, i'm not going to recognize a change with all the added features in patches. Hopefully it's going to rock the power consumption though.
edit: read up on it, i apparently received an htc update for the random stuff, but apparently will be getting a sense update with goodies designed for gingerbread, so it sounds like we are waiting on the new pastries :)
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For the Americans:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/hulu-plus-headed-to-android-no-promises-about-when/
Well, here's a bit of welcome news from Samsung's press conference, though it's got little to do with Samsung itself -- Hulu Plus has finally been confirmed for the Android platform. There's been some friction between Hulu and Google as of late, but it seems preferred partner Samsung is helping to work those differences out, as Hulu CEO Jason Kilar demoed the code-complete app running on this Galaxy S smartphone. He didn't provide a release date, though. Drat.
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So does anybody have any idea what kind of bandwidth usage we're talking about? Since I don't really have any interest in the online aspect of it, I don't feel too compelled to spend $30 a month on unlimited data. Is Android always sending/receiving, or is it really only active when you're watching videos of girls playing with themselves?
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So does anybody have any idea what kind of bandwidth usage we're talking about? Since I don't really have any interest in the online aspect of it, I don't feel too compelled to spend $30 a month on unlimited data. Is Android always sending/receiving, or is it really only active when you're watching videos of girls playing with themselves?
Well if you sync it up with your google accounts, maps, etc.; then it will be transferring pretty much all the time. Many, many apps will use the connection as well.
I recommend getting the unlimited, and use a tethering program. Cancel your hi-speed internet connection to save. Thats what I did and I never regretted it. Works amazingly (though downloads of large programs/movies/games takes much longer). However streaming content and dynamic websites load the same.
Also, 4G is quickly coming to the market; lead by Verizon. Expect it to become standard to Droids soon.
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Well, I won't be syncing it to my google stuff (not even sure what that would be), and I'll definitely install maps offline as needed. Really, the only online stuff I could envision is some football stuff during NFL season, and occasionally checking something online whilst out and about. I can (and would prefer) do most of my online stuff from home. I just don't want to wake up and find that it's used 100 meg of bandwidth doing stuff I didn't even know about.
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/htc-evos-battery-deflects-a-bullet-earns-life-saver-badge-v/
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We knew the HTC EVO 4G was a pretty super phone, but we didn't know it was an actual superhero. A nightclub valet in Atlanta was recently the victim of two disgruntled patrons' wrath, falling in the middle of a five-shot bullet volley, but luckily for him, he had his EVO in his chest pocket. While the phone's glass shattered on impact, its battery did not and absorbed much of the impact of the one bullet intent on ridding him from this mortal coil. The fortunate chap is still with us, uninjured but stupefied by the event, and he promises he'll never buy another brand's phone again. See the video report after the break.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU3TLIrqLRI&feature=player_embedded#!
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/htc-evos-battery-deflects-a-bullet-earns-life-saver-badge-v/
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We knew the HTC EVO 4G was a pretty super phone, but we didn't know it was an actual superhero. A nightclub valet in Atlanta was recently the victim of two disgruntled patrons' wrath, falling in the middle of a five-shot bullet volley, but luckily for him, he had his EVO in his chest pocket. While the phone's glass shattered on impact, its battery did not and absorbed much of the impact of the one bullet intent on ridding him from this mortal coil. The fortunate chap is still with us, uninjured but stupefied by the event, and he promises he'll never buy another brand's phone again. See the video report after the break.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU3TLIrqLRI&feature=player_embedded#!
Fuckin' miracles
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well i'm glad i have an evo lol. on a related note, i had a bright spot on my screen when the screen was white, aka highest use of backlight and i guess it faulted, so i took it to sprint, they replaced my phone no questions asked. i had evo 0003 and they gave me a 0004, not sure if it makes any difference but the most up to date hardware.
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well i'm glad i have an evo lol. on a related note, i had a bright spot on my screen when the screen was white, aka highest use of backlight and i guess it faulted, so i took it to sprint, they replaced my phone no questions asked. i had evo 0003 and they gave me a 0004, not sure if it makes any difference but the most up to date hardware.
yea sprint is pretty helpful.. just today I took my week old Optimus S in because I had no data connection (calls were fine, no interwebz though)... they tried reseting it, and when that didnt work, they just gave me a new Optimus :metal:
Editz: they didn't even check the name on the account...
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So here's where I find myself. My hitch with T-Mobile is up, and while I love their service, I have to consider all my options. The two options are: Great phone with expensive monthly payments or adequate phone with dirt cheap bills. I can get a Galaxy S or MyTouch through T-Mobile, both of which appear to be great phones, but voice+data (which they'll make me get) will run $50-$80/month for 200mb or unlimited. Or, I could get a Samsung Intercept through Virgin and only pay $25 for unlimited data. The tradeoffs on the phone that matter to me are 3.2 vs 4" screen size, 3 vs 5 mp on the camera, slide out keyboards annoy me, and Virgin's coverage is less than spectacular.
As I've pointed out, I don't see myself using much internet from my phone, but I suppose that could change if I have unlimited access.
Anybody have any insight into any of these considerations?
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BTW, a guy called Steven Lin ported the Gingerbread keyboard to 2.2. Search for Steven Lin in the market, it's much better than the default keyboard.
rumborak
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Currently considering going android as I reckon I could save money.
Currently on £10/month sim only deal, but it costs me a bit more (~£2.50) due to texting my dad (who is in Aus), and going smartphone will mean I could email him instead. Talk mobile offer a Samsung Galaxy europa or HTC Wildfire with more texts, mins and data than I will use for £12/month. Anyone tried either of these/Talk Mobile?
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Got the 2.2.2 update today on my Nexus One. Nothing new though, just bug fixes.
rumborak
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Can anyone shed some light on verizon going to a GSM network? I was in a store about a month ago, and the salesman said this was happening with the introduction of their 4G network. Will Verizon phones have sim cards soon?
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So apparently a new Sidekick is coming out, powered by Android.
I'm slightly interested, since I think the Sidekick's QWERTY keyboard there is on mobile phones and I enjoyed it when I had one, until that data crash that happened...
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android phone ordered. Such a day of contracts for me! Cancelled old phone contract, car insurance, booked car sale (@Harry: Ian really does buy any car) and had to convince a Sky salesperson I don't want it cos I genuinely don't watch TV!!!
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Any of you seen that Motorola Atrix 4G?
Tegra 2 dual-core, 1 GB of RAM, the first qHD display, 1930 mAh battery, a docking accessory so the phone can double as a netbook. HOLY SHIT!!!!
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Yeah, it's DDR2 RAM as well.
There's a good video of it being shown off here:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/motorola-atrix-4g-hd-multimedia-dock-and-laptop-dock-hands-on/
Absolutely insane!
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bleghh
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:neverusethis:
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hahaha good effort.
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https://asciiqr.com/
Type the text you want to encode.
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Ah, gotta love a rooted Android phone. I'm currently sitting in my car in a parking lot surfing on my netbook that's wirelessly tethered to my phone. :metal
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You needed to root your phone to do that? With the Desire, setting up a Wireless Hotspot comes as a standard option.
Really helped out when I was moving house and had no internet connection set up.
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In the US on Verizon, you have to pay for mobile hotspot, but if you root, you can download an app from the market and do it for free.
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Apart from that reason then, is rooting really worth it? I'm looking to root my Desire but haven't made my mind up yet.
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Apart from that reason then, is rooting really worth it? I'm looking to root my Desire but haven't made my mind up yet.
AdFree (removes ads) and QuickReboot (does a "hot" reboot) are both very useful. But the biggest thing is Titanium Backup...you can back up you phone (and individual apps and their data) and you can freeze unwanted apps...so I was able to nullify all of that bloatware that came on my X.
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/sony-announces-playstation-suite/
Sony just dropped a bomb on the Japanese stage -- not a single PlayStation Phone, but a PlayStation Phone experience for everybody. The company unveiled a cross-platform software framework called PlayStation Suite, which sounds rather boring in those words, but what it amounts to is an official PlayStation Store filled with games for your Android tablets and cellphones. Sony's starting with an emulator for existing PSOne titles and is promising an Android game store later this year, but soon it might be much, much more: the company's calling PlayStation Suite a "hardware-neutral" development framework to make games portable for all sorts of handhelds, and says that "new and exciting content" is also on the way.
Sony will sponsor a first-party licensing and quality-assurance scheme called PlayStation Certified, and provide the marketplace as well, likely hoping to attract major game developers to build top-tier titles for mobile and get a piece of the action too. If your device doesn't have have a pop-out gamepad handy, it looks like PlayStation Suite will emulate touchscreen controls, and you won't necessarily need a phone to get in on the action, as Sony says the next-generation PlayStation Portable will be compatible with games developed for PlayStation Suite right off the bat. Doesn't look like we're getting any details on game prices or compatible devices, but we imagine one particular phone will change all that at Mobile World Congress next month.
Update: Looks like PlayStation Suite requires Android 2.3 at a minimum, and it's PSOne, not PlayStation Portable titles that will be emulated here, despite Kaz Hirai's quote during the festivities. PR after the break!
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Thats surprising. I was really expecting a playstation phone today. Especially with all the spy shots that have be surfacing the last few weeks. One might still be on the way.
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Oh, there's definitely a Playstation phone on the way but it's called "Xperia Play".
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apparently motorola atrix overheats like hell, lol at&t fails again.
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Oh, there's definitely a Playstation phone on the way but it's called "Xperia Play".
My excitement over it has come down, based on the fact that I still don't know if it's gonna play PSP games or PSP2 games... and Sony unveiled the PSP2 on that same conference.
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Based on the information I got from Engadget, it would just be Playstation 1 games.
The only major advantage of the Xperia Play now is that it has proper hardware controls.
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Based on the information I got from Engadget, it would just be Playstation 1 games.
Well, that sucks!
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plus it's gingerbread minimum, which is pretty much nobody right now.
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I've been looking at rooting my phone but from what I've read it will wipe everything already on there. What will happen to my paid Apps, normal Apps, Contacts, etc? Can I back these up?
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get a backup app, back that shit up to the sd, then you can recover from it.
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get a backup app, back that shit up to the sd, then you can recover from it.
That. You can back it up on the SD card or you can download AppBrain off the market and back them up to their site.
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I've been looking at rooting my phone but from what I've read it will wipe everything already on there. What will happen to my paid Apps, normal Apps, Contacts, etc? Can I back these up?
I rooted with no such problems. It was only slightly more workthan installing an app from an .apk, and I didn't have to wipe my device.
What phone are you using? For DX and D2, Z4root is quick, easy and reliable.
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Interesting, I had to wipe mine when I rooted it.
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Posting from my android, big fan so far! I much prefer tying via this slideit app to the traditional phone keypad, very clever bit of software!
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Posting from my android, big fan so far! I much prefer tying via this slideit app to the traditional phone keypad, very clever bit of software!
Bolded for lulz.
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Posting from my android, big fan so far! I much prefer tying via this slideit app to the traditional phone keypad, very clever bit of software!
Im on my droidx at work. :biggrin:
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/canalys-android-overtakes-symbian-as-worlds-best-selling-smart/
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One day somebody will write a book called "The rise and rise of Android" and this moment will be highlighted in bold. Canalys' latest smartphone sales figures show that Android phone makers managed to shift a cool 33.3 million handsets in the last quarter -- more than any other smartphone platform out there, including the previous leader, Symbian, which sold 31 million units. That's a mighty leap from the 20.3 million Android devices the stats agency estimates were sold in Q3 2010. Symbian itself grew from 29.9m in Q3 to 31m in Q4, but Android's pace of expansion has been so rapid as to make that irrelevant.
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Sure, Android has more than 100 devices in different carriers, where until those dates Apple only had one device and one carrier. It's going to be interesting what those figures say for the Q4 2011.
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doubt apple will gain too much, they still only offer one phone for hipsters.
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Only the hipsters use Apple in the USA?
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well no, but that's the good majority, the starbucks dwellers who buy iphone because they are told it's the best phone.
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I think the iphone (at least with AT&T) has seen it's peak. I personally know at least a dozen people who have switched to the verizon Droid phones in the last 6 months.
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well no, but that's the good majority, the starbucks dwellers who buy iphone because they are told it's the best phone.
It's quite amazing really. You can go into a Starbuck's, and far more than 50% of the people there have an Apple.
rumborak
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Posting from my android, big fan so far! I much prefer tying via this slideit app to the traditional phone keypad, very clever bit of software!
Bolded for lulz.
Ha, yeah I guess the only flaw is that when you do it quickly you don't notice when most of the word is right!
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Anyone interested in the Motorola Xoom? I go back and forth between this and the upcoming iPad 2, but currently leaning towards the Xoom.
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well no, but that's the good majority, the starbucks dwellers who buy iphone because they are told it's the best phone.
It's quite amazing really. You can go into a Starbuck's, and far more than 50% of the people there have an Apple.
rumborak
Well that's because WiFi only works on Macbooks.
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I'm thinking about buying a HTC Wildfire. It's the only Android I can afford right now, and I don't need anything fancier. Is it a good phone?
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currently leaning towards the Xoom.
Is it because it has a barometer? :neverusethis:
I'm thinking about buying a HTC Wildfire. It's the only Android I can afford right now, and I don't need anything fancier. Is it a good phone?
No idea. I would just Google some reviews for it.
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currently leaning towards the Xoom.
Is it because it has a barometer? :neverusethis:
I'm thinking about buying a HTC Wildfire. It's the only Android I can afford right now, and I don't need anything fancier. Is it a good phone?
No idea. I would just Google some reviews for it.
Yeah I've been reading up on some reviews, and it seems like most people are happy with it. The only minor flaws are the camera quality and the screen. But that don't bother me one bit. Can't really compare it with an iPhone or the HTC Desire. It seems like a great phone for its price range. I'm most likely going to get one.
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Just read a review said that the battery life is fairly good compared to other smart phones as well.
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we're going to get a big update today, i think android will be releasing their new music player which allows you to stream your own music down to your phones making mp3 players void.
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Anybody know of an app that resolves 3x3 matrixes?
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read up on handycalc, it has a lot of functions but i haven't looked at all of it to see what it has.
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read up on handycalc, it has a lot of functions but i haven't looked at all of it to see what it has.
I have handycalc, I haven't found anything on 3x3 matrixes.
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Just read a review said that the battery life is fairly good compared to other smart phones as well.
I ordered one tonight, don't think I will get it before the weekend though.
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market.android.com
no music yet, but this helps with online shopping/ota download.
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So I've been playing around with voice commands, and I haven't been able to find any control for the built in music player. If I tell it to play something, it'll try to stream it even though it's saved local. Anybody know of a way to voice control the silly thing? Since I use it to play music through my car stereo, I'd really like to be able to just tell it what to play.
Honestly, the voice command functions seem to be fairly limited. Aside from all sorts of Google related stuff, there's really only a couple of Android related things that'll work with it.
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Developers have to integrate it into their apps, I think.
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In app purchases being shown off:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/android-in-app-purchases-hands-on-video/
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Finally got froyo on my vibrant, I thought it was never coming.
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we're going to get a big update today, i think android will be releasing their new music player which allows you to stream your own music down to your phones making mp3 players void.
Any news or links on this?
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didn't happen today, they were speculating it would release. it is actually part of honeycomb and there are some news on it. i'll find something.
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Xperia Play (Playstation phone) advert:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV09PRsAU2Y&feature=player_embedded
wat
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So has anyone built an app yet?
I was thinking of having a go at making a DTF one, as I have become one of those people that has an app for almost everything as going through the web browser means you have to do a LOT of zooming!
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So has anyone built an app yet?
I was thinking of having a go at making a DTF one, as I have become one of those people that has an app for almost everything as going through the web browser means you have to do a LOT of zooming!
I've played around with putting an app together then I found an app that did exactly what I wanted to do and more.
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So has anyone built an app yet?
I was thinking of having a go at making a DTF one, as I have become one of those people that has an app for almost everything as going through the web browser means you have to do a LOT of zooming!
That would be terrific if you could make a specific DTF browsing app :tup
Still waiting for my Android phone to arrive, hopefully it will come in the beginning of next week.
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I will look into it more another time, I just started and it looks like I will need to fiddle with stuff to get the emulator working, and the phone cable is elsewhere in my house!
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we're going to get a big update today, i think android will be releasing their new music player which allows you to stream your own music down to your phones making mp3 players void.
Any news or links on this?
Audiogalaxy does this already.
Also, it's doesn't ender mp3 players useless, as streaming requires a 3G or WiFi connection...so it's useless on planes or in areas with less than optimal signal.
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So has anyone built an app yet?
I was thinking of having a go at making a DTF one, as I have become one of those people that has an app for almost everything as going through the web browser means you have to do a LOT of zooming!
I've been working on Android apps for the whole last year essentially. Problem with your idea is, you would have to integrate directly with the SQL server behind the web server to get any benefit to browsing. I don't think bosky will be too hot on that :lol
rumborak
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Ha no I don't think he would be too keen at all!
I did have a bit of a search and there are some pre-made forum browsing apps. I had a look at forumrunner but there was no DTF on the list.
If one of the mods was up for installing this:
https://www.forumrunner.net/?p=register
Then I would be most happy indeed.
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Tank Hero.... go download it.
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Browsing on dolphin mini now. Dolphin hd was being very slow, even though I'm using a desire which should be able to handle it just fine. Mini is actually really nice, they should make this their flagship browser.
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Tank Hero.... go download it.
I downloaded it yesterday but I haven't played it yet.
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I'll download it now and check it out.
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/sprints-kyocera-echo-dual-screen-android-phone-announced-we-go/
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Sprint promised us an "industry first" at its event today, and it certainly delivered: check out the Kyocera Echo, the first dual-screen Android phone. That's right, dual-screen -- that's two 3.5-inch 480 x 800 displays which can be unfolded and used as a single 4.7-inch 960 x 800 surface. The screens are connected by a slick sliding liquid-metal hinge that Kyocera's filed several patents on -- the phone can be closed and used like a regular single-screen phone, unfolded all the way, or propped up into the faux-laptop configuration shown above. Under the hood there's a 1GHz second-gen Snapdragon running Android 2.2 -- we'll forgive the older software because Kyocera had to do extensive customization to add dual-screen support to seven core apps like the browser, email, and messaging. The seven optimized apps can be run on each screen individually so you can have the browser up top and email below, and several of them include useful full-dual-screen views as well. There's also a new dual-screen app manager, which is brought up by tapping the two screens simultaneously. Unfortunately, third party apps can't be run in any of the new modes and just fill the entire display for now -- Kyocera and Sprint say an SDK is coming shortly.
Interestingly, the Echo doesn't really run the optimized apps simultaneously when you have two of them open -- it quickly switches them in and out of hibernation, even though they're both displayed on screen. That means you can't do things like watch a video while writing an email, for example -- it's an odd limitation, but it seems like it'll only be an issue in limited circumstances. As for battery life, Kyocera and Sprint aren't giving definite numbers, but we were told things would last about a day with heavy use of both screens -- and the Echo is being sold in a bundle with a second battery in an external charging case, so you should have plenty of juice on the go. Downsides? Well, it's not the most attractive phone we've ever seen, and we'd be remiss if we didn't point out that there's just a lone rear-facing 5 megapixel camera with 720p video capture and that the Echo is 3G-only -- there's no WiMAX, which is a bit odd for a Sprint halo device. Still, it's definitely one of the most intriguing Android handsets we've ever seen, and at $189 when it launches sometime in the coming months, it's bound to pique some serious interest. Check a short hands-on video after the break.
There's some more pictures and a video in the source link.
It's a pretty horrible looking phone but it's a cool idea.
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I like the idea of parallel screens being able to be used as a larger tablet type screen.
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omg lol at that picture.
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/sprints-kyocera-echo-dual-screen-android-phone-announced-we-go/
(https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/02/kyocera-echo-600-rm-eng.jpg)
Sprint promised us an "industry first" at its event today, and it certainly delivered: check out the Kyocera Echo, the first dual-screen Android phone. That's right, dual-screen -- that's two 3.5-inch 480 x 800 displays which can be unfolded and used as a single 4.7-inch 960 x 800 surface. The screens are connected by a slick sliding liquid-metal hinge that Kyocera's filed several patents on -- the phone can be closed and used like a regular single-screen phone, unfolded all the way, or propped up into the faux-laptop configuration shown above. Under the hood there's a 1GHz second-gen Snapdragon running Android 2.2 -- we'll forgive the older software because Kyocera had to do extensive customization to add dual-screen support to seven core apps like the browser, email, and messaging. The seven optimized apps can be run on each screen individually so you can have the browser up top and email below, and several of them include useful full-dual-screen views as well. There's also a new dual-screen app manager, which is brought up by tapping the two screens simultaneously. Unfortunately, third party apps can't be run in any of the new modes and just fill the entire display for now -- Kyocera and Sprint say an SDK is coming shortly.
Interestingly, the Echo doesn't really run the optimized apps simultaneously when you have two of them open -- it quickly switches them in and out of hibernation, even though they're both displayed on screen. That means you can't do things like watch a video while writing an email, for example -- it's an odd limitation, but it seems like it'll only be an issue in limited circumstances. As for battery life, Kyocera and Sprint aren't giving definite numbers, but we were told things would last about a day with heavy use of both screens -- and the Echo is being sold in a bundle with a second battery in an external charging case, so you should have plenty of juice on the go. Downsides? Well, it's not the most attractive phone we've ever seen, and we'd be remiss if we didn't point out that there's just a lone rear-facing 5 megapixel camera with 720p video capture and that the Echo is 3G-only -- there's no WiMAX, which is a bit odd for a Sprint halo device. Still, it's definitely one of the most intriguing Android handsets we've ever seen, and at $189 when it launches sometime in the coming months, it's bound to pique some serious interest. Check a short hands-on video after the break.
There's some more pictures and a video in the source link.
It's a pretty horrible looking phone but it's a cool idea.
omg is this 1992? who designs this shit?
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The biggest limitation of a smartphone is currently the screen size IMO, and that seems like a clever way of making a phone with double the screen size that can still fit in your pocket.
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I personally think that phone is going to suck. However, I think the idea is really promising. I wouldn't be surpirse if in 2-4 years that is the new standard.
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Laptops are coming out with the dual touch screen set up so I'd be inclined to agree with you on that
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Laptops are coming out with the dual touch screen set up so I'd be inclined to agree with you on that
As in no keyboard at all? That's retarded. I can understand it on a phone, but on a laptop would just be a pain in the ass. A few years back I bought one of those laser projected keyboards, it was sweet and looked slick, but you have to look down the entire time you type, and my typing speed was cut in half.
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Laptops are coming out with the dual touch screen set up so I'd be inclined to agree with you on that
As in no keyboard at all? That's retarded. I can understand it on a phone, but on a laptop would just be a pain in the ass. A few years back I bought one of those laser projected keyboards, it was sweet and looked slick, but you have to look down the entire time you type, and my typing speed was cut in half.
https://www.acer.com/iconia/
They look pretty cool, but yeh I'd always want a real keyboard over a touch screen.
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I actually prefer using the touchscreen on my phone to my old blackberry keyboard. I don't have to press any buttons I just gently touch the keys so I type much faster.
I'm fine with the ipad touch interface.
A laptop though, I'd much rather have a keyboard. When typing on a larger area (as I would be with a dual keyboard) I need the feel of the keyboard if I'm going to use all my fingers to type as opposed to my thumbs on the phone.
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For you American folk out there:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/playon-app-for-android-2-2-and-above-means-netflix-hulu-for-all/
There is another solution for Android owners disappointed that their phone or tablet may never support Netflix's official DRM specs, now that PlayOn has unleashed a version of its mobile app (already on iOS) for the platform. The free app uses Adobe Flash so it's limited to devices running Android 2.2. (Froyo) and above, but like Plex, coupled with a computer running the server software, it brings online video streams from almost any source including Watch Instantly, Hulu, ESPN3 and more over 3G or WiFi. Barring any kind of Roku-style bannination existing users should download the app and get going immediately, while new users can give the server a 14-day free trial before deciding whether or not to pay the $39.99 first year subscription fee
YouTube video in link.
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Posting from my new Xoom! :D
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Ohhh! What's it like?
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I like it. It's a little rough around the edges and the screen gets fingerprints like nothing else, but it's a solid tablet.
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Got a Hero200.
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Hey guys, looks like I'm going to get an Android mobile phone soon.
So, what would you recommend: HTC Desire or HTC Desire Z? At the moment, the Desire is about € 50 cheaper (which is a good thing because I don't want to spend more than € 350 (+/- 5%), but I really dig the physical keyboard of the Z and I don't think that the extra weight would be that much of a downer for me. But still, I'm torn.
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I have the Desire and I love it. The on screen keyboard initially put me off as well, but I've had no issues with it and I'm glad I decided to go with it. It's so sleek, stylish, and goddamn awesome.
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Interesting.
I was told to hunt down an e-reader for my inlaws. So I bought a pair of Pandigital Novel readers. They seem to do nearly everythign..but none of it particularly well. But, because they run Android 1.5 hackers have gone crazy trying to open them and have basically turned a mediocre reader into a mediocre tablet. There's only about a dozen or so apps that will run on it.
anyone else have one of these things?
Pandigital has even put one of the software hacks up on their site and endorsed it for people wanting to crack these things into an full~ish android device.
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@tri.ad I had a quick demo on a desire z in a shop and the keyboard mechanism felt like it would break very easily!
I initially hated touch screen keyboards but when a friend showed me swype I was instantly converted. I was so impressed that I went out and got myself an android phone! In short, I think you ought to save the money as I think a slidey typing app is actually better than a physical keyboard.
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@tri.ad I had a quick demo on a desire z in a shop and the keyboard mechanism felt like it would break very easily!
I initially hated touch screen keyboards but when a friend showed me swype I was instantly converted. I was so impressed that I went out and got myself an android phone! In short, I think you ought to save the money as I think a slidey typing app is actually better than a physical keyboard.
I wouldn't trust a display model for durability. I have the original Motorola Droid with slide-out keyboard, and the display model felt horrible, but mine was perfect.
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well no, but that's the good majority, the starbucks dwellers who buy iphone because they are told it's the best phone.
It's quite amazing really. You can go into a Starbuck's, and far more than 50% of the people there have an Apple.
rumborak
The last time I was in Starbucks, all I saw was Dells... I hate stereotypes.
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I think I'm gonna get the Nexus S once my contract is up.
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well no, but that's the good majority, the starbucks dwellers who buy iphone because they are told it's the best phone.
It's quite amazing really. You can go into a Starbuck's, and far more than 50% of the people there have an Apple.
rumborak
The last time I was in Starbucks, all I saw was Dells... I hate stereotypes.
Na, you just hate stereotypes that you fall under.
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ZING!
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I think I'm gonna get the Nexus S once my contract is up.
Do it, I <3 my galaxy S
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Yeah, I've played around with a Galaxy S, it really is amazing!
Though if that rumored HTC Pyramid becomes a reality... well I might just go with that one.
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well no, but that's the good majority, the starbucks dwellers who buy iphone because they are told it's the best phone.
It's quite amazing really. You can go into a Starbuck's, and far more than 50% of the people there have an Apple.
rumborak
The last time I was in Starbucks, all I saw was Dells... I hate stereotypes.
Na, you just hate stereotypes that you fall under.
How do you know? What phone do I have? What desktops do I have? Don't pretend to know me.
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Shit's getting serious up in here.
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:lol
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Looks like all the versions of the HTC Desire (Desire, Desire HD, Desire Z) and the Incredible S will be getting Android 2.3.3 by the end of June.
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I hope they don't get the screen discoloration that Nexus S owners are reporting after receiving that update.
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Apparently, that was intentional :S
https://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/nexus-s-2-3-3-update-adjusts-screens-color-temperature-we-go-e/
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It doesn't look bad on those photos. Unlike this one:
https://phandroid.com/2011/02/25/reports-of-screen-discoloration-on-the-nexus-s-after-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-update-surface/
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Jesus Christ, that's bad.
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make sure you don't download the wrong app.. (btw this isn't flaming but i haven't seen this posted anywhere. Don't want any fellow DT fans to get a virus or trojan.
https://venturebeat.com/2011/03/02/dozens-of-android-apps-pulled-from-market-due-to-malware-infections/
Dozens of apps have been pulled from the Android Market because they have been infected with malware. The infection is one of the worst to hit the mobile market, which has been relatively safe from malware attacks compared to the constant barrage of infections on PCs.
The malware attack shows that Android’s big advantage — the openness that gives it an edge over Apple’s closed mobile ecosystem — is also Android’s biggest disadvantage when it comes to protecting users against cyberattacks.
While Apple screens its apps, Google allows just about anybody to upload apps into the Android Market. It hopes to head off bad stuff by putting power in the user’s own hands to grant permission for apps when they want to access sensitive things.
Apps released by developers under the names “Kingmall2010″, “we20090202″, and “Myournet” contain the DroidDream malware and have been pulled from the Android Market. Google could remove infected apps as well using remote technology, but it has not yet done so. Lookout Mobile Security has a list of all of the apps that have been pulled. The apps reportedly could compromise a user’s personal data.
The malware was discovered by a user named Lompolo on the popular news aggregation site Reddit. The user noticed that the developer of one of the malicious apps had posted pirated versions of legitimate apps under the developer name Myournet. Lookout also said that it identified a large number of other apps that also contain the DroidDream malware and it is working with Google to get those apps removed.
Lompolo found that two suspicious apps had been created in a way that allows them to break out of an Android app’s security sandbox, which isolates code to prevent security breaches. A blogger at Android Police verified that they contain code that can steal a user’s sensitive information.
Users who have downloaded the infected apps may have had their data compromised. Lookout said it has pushed out an update to its users of its mobile security software that will protect them from DroidDream attacks.
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I'm waiting for the day an app as popular as say Angry Birds comes out with a delayed cirus and bricks millions of phones all at once.
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According to Jordan's Facebook (and twit), he is working on Morphwiz for Andriod...
this pleases me
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Morphwiz for android would also please me greatly. Especially if he makes a paid-for ad-free version and a free but ad-laden one so I could try it for free!
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According to Jordan's Facebook (and twit), he is working on Morphwiz for Andriod...
this pleases me
yup, I'd have tons of fun on it with my galaxy s.
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According to Jordan's Facebook (and twit), he is working on Morphwiz for Andriod...
this pleases me
yup, I'd have tons of fun on it with my galaxy s.
So there's a version already out?
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He said he WOULD have fun with it.
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NO U!
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Anybody else have Evo 4G? How is your battery life? Mine was horrid until I removed almost all of the widgets from my home screens. This seems to have dramatically helped, but seems to have neutered one of the better features of Android. Is Android its own worst enemy? Or does HTC suck?
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Do you get 4G?
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The Evo 4G just has horrible battery life.
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Anybody else have Evo 4G? How is your battery life? Mine was horrid until I removed almost all of the widgets from my home screens. This seems to have dramatically helped, but seems to have neutered one of the better features of Android. Is Android its own worst enemy? Or does HTC suck?
Turning off the 4g may help if you're getting it, hell I run my vibrant with 3g off most of the time and I get great battery life.
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Anybody else have Evo 4G? How is your battery life? Mine was horrid until I removed almost all of the widgets from my home screens. This seems to have dramatically helped, but seems to have neutered one of the better features of Android. Is Android its own worst enemy? Or does HTC suck?
Turning off the 4g may help if you're getting it, hell I run my vibrant with 3g off most of the time and I get great battery life.
I keep it off unless I need the speed.
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i have evo and the battery sucks, it is what it is, big screen and lots of shit running. i hear the gingerbread will solve the battery issues a bit, so i'm hoping they release it soon. i am this close to rooting but too lazy/nervous to go down that road.
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I have little to no battery issues with my Droid X. I think it's just the Evo.
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Fun thing to do: Take your phone and dial "* # * # 4 6 3 6 # * # *". Hidden menu!
rumborak
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i have evo and the battery sucks, it is what it is, big screen and lots of shit running. i hear the gingerbread will solve the battery issues a bit, so i'm hoping they release it soon. i am this close to rooting but too lazy/nervous to go down that road.
It got quite a bit better when I removed all but the weather/clock widget and I have a Bing (not google) widget along with the nice HTC settings widgets to easily turn on/off 4G, Wi-Fi, and GPS. I also have a battery widget. That is all. The thing came full of running widgets.
It feels like removing the widgets is neutering Android...
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yea i'd rather root than remove widgets.
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YES! The guy who makes the majority of the emulators for Android has just released an N64 emulator!
It's called N64oid, by the way.
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YES! The guy who makes the majority of the emulators for Android has just released an N64 emulator!
It's called N64oid, by the way.
As awesome as that is, I can't see being able to play N64 titles on a phone.
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Android fragmentation?
There are now like 3 different "stores" for android apps. The Google App Market, Amazon App Store, and the Tegra 2 Zone. How does this benefit the customer without causing confusion. In the case of the Tegra 2 Zone, do these apps only run on phones with the Tegra 2 chipset? Will there be one for the Snapdragon dual-core chipset phones (such as the new Evo 3D, etc).
Having stores for specific phone chipsets will cause some sort of fragmentation of the app stores.
I don't see how this is a good thing. Comments?
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There are two markets.
For those who've not yet heard of it, the Tegra Zone is an Android application that curates and highlights content that would most benefit from having the dual-core power of that Tegra 2 chip within your device. At launch, that means a hand-picked selection of games whose makers have gone the extra mile and thrown in additional geometric detail, heavier computation loads, and higher-resolution textures specifically for Tegra 2 smartphones and tablets. The snazzier, more interactive games will still be sourced from the Android Market, the Tegra Zone is no more than a portal unto the vast world of Android content
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Quick question from a completely Android ignorant guy; should I get the Galaxy S II? I'm eligible for an upgrade with T-Mobile and they have it, it looks really good but I'm crazy lazy to research it.
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I don't know much about it but there's information here:
https://galaxys2.samsungmobile.com/html/specification.html
And a video turned up today showing it off:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-shows-up-in-russia-gets-a-loving-preview-v/
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Thanks dude, btw I showed your magic videos to my buddies when I got home and it was a major hit heh
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...umm, thanks :lol
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Interesting commentary about Google's decision to not release the source code for Honeycomb:
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-not-open-sourcing-honeycomb-says-bloomberg
The comments are fairly interesting. The Xoom and Honeycomb were rushed out just to have something to compete against the iPad/iPad 2. Was that really a good decision? And they also created a big fork in the Android OS path by making Honeycomb exclusive to tablets. Perhaps it should have been scalable to tables and phones and perhaps one day it will. Maybe then, that is when they will release the source code. As any open source program should do. Correct?
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IMO it does make a lot of sense to fork the OS into mobile and tablet editions, just so they can really optimise it for both without having to compromise too much.
The first thing that springs too mind is ubuntu and the netbook/desktop fork, which struck me as a great idea with the 2 interfaces optimised for different screens
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Droid X users are rumored to be getting the 2.3 update starting tomorrow.
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I think I will upgrading to either a Nexus S or MyTouch 4G in the next 2 weeks. Though, I need to go to the T-Mobile store and see what other Androids they currently have.
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Droid X users are rumored to be getting the 2.3 update starting tomorrow.
I'm still on 2.2.1
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Fellow Droid reporting in. I have a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate and it's amazing.
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Hello. I'm new.
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I'm new too.
So what's the best music playing app I can get?
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I'm new too.
So what's the best music playing app I can get?
winamp
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I mean something like Morphwiz.
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I'm new too.
So what's the best music playing app I can get?
winamp
Is it able to play .m4a files as well?
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Fellow Droid reporting in. I have a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate and it's amazing.
I have a Galaxy S as well and I love it, I can't wait for the Galaxy S II
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I have the Galaxy Ace. It's a bit old, but I love it.
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Fellow Droid reporting in. I have a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate and it's amazing.
I have a Galaxy S as well and I love it, I can't wait for the Galaxy S II
I'll probably end up skipping this, just because I only got my Galaxy S a month ago.
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Fellow Droid reporting in. I have a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate and it's amazing.
I have a Galaxy S as well and I love it, I can't wait for the Galaxy S II
I'll probably end up skipping this, just because I only got my Galaxy S a month ago.
I thought about it but I don't know if I can resist, plus I dropped my GS a month after I got it and I have a quarter inch crack on the top left part of my phone. It's not visible on the viewing area but it's enough for me to justify getting a new phone.
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When does the Galaxy S II come out?
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I believe it's out in the UK already and the US will launch it sometime this month.
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Just got myself a MyTough 4G.
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Just got myself a MyTough 4G.
How do you like it, I'm thinking of getting my brother one for his birthday.
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I guess I'm in the Android club now :P
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Just got myself a MyTough 4G.
How do you like it, I'm thinking of getting my brother one for his birthday.
Haven't played around with it a lot, I'll write back in 2 days.
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gingerbread for evo leaked last night, but is still not the final product. xda is working on it and should have a finalized update for evo soon.
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Rooted GB for the DX has leaked. It may be my weekend project.
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rooted my phone, installing gb right now. runs fast as hell.
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just dont make it paranoid...
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Well, Reaper, the MyTouch 4G is totally awesome! Calls sound good (speakerphone is a little low even on the highest volume though), battery life is good as long as you don't have 100 apps running in the background, the touch screen is very responsive the display is vibrant and alive. I'm very happy with it right now, haven't tried the Qik facetime chat yet, but I will this week.
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I guess I'm in the Android club now :P
I'm also getting the Atrix next month as an upgrade :caffeine:
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I guess I'm in the Android club now :P
I guess I am too!
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RAGE: I HATE DELETING MESSAGES FROM MY PHONE... it is the biggest pain in the ASS! ugh
that is ass
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My original Motorola Droid died today. Most likely due to extensive rooting, ROMing and theming. HTC Thunderbolt, here I come!
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What a nightmare! First of all, I'm 6 months away from my eligibility for early upgrade. Then I realized on my account that I could transfer my early upgrade from my Xoom to the Droid. Sweet!
*Drives to Verizon Store*
Turns out that transferring the upgrade adds a two year contract on my Xoom, not my new phone, which is not something I want to do. So I cancel my $20/month service on the Xoom (which I was planning to do soon anyways) and leave, feeling dejected at not being able to get my phone.
*Calls Verizon Support*
Explain my predicament, and after talking with the CSR and his supervisor, they give me the following options:
1. Buy at Full Retail Price
2. Buy a "Certified Pre-owned Phone" (less than full retail, but not as low as upgrade, and only the Droid or Droid X)
*Call Verizon Support again*
Same as before, though this time I threaten to cancel my contract. They say an Early Termination Fee of $220 would be charged. I dispute the charge citing a clause in the Customer Agreement regarding an increase in Verizon Surcharges and the "material adverse effect" it has on me, not to mention I had not received written notice as the agreement says I should. They say since I signed my contract at Best Buy, I would need to dispute that claim with them.
*Drives to Best Buy*
Mobile representative: "I don't know what they told you, but we can't do anything like that here. We only upgrade and activate phones." He calls his special Verizon number while I'm there and they say, "You need to call Verizon Support to handle claims like that." I explain everything that's happened, and both of them reiterate everything again. Mobile representative suggests going to the Verizon Store across the street.
*Drives to Verizon Store*
They say they can't do anything about the early upgrade or ETF. They just don't have the authority to change it or waive it in store, and that I would need to call Verizon. He also says that Best Buy has their own contract since they are a third party reseller, and that I should check with them before cancelling.
*Drives to Best Buy*
Mobile representative: "Yeah, Verizon doesn't know what they're talking about, we don't have a separate contract. They just don't like us because we take their business by selling phones cheaper." They produce a sample contract stating specifically that I'm agreeing to the Verizon Customer Agreement.
*Drives to Verizon Store*
Explain to them what Best Buy said, and ask to use their phone to call Verizon Customer Support with them there. I explain everything including the threat to cancel based on the Customer Agreement they breached. She asks what phone I want, I tell her the Thunderbolt. End up on hold for 10-15 minutes while the CSR reviews the notes on my account and speaks with a supervisor. Comes back and says "We'll be shipping you your Thunderbolt and you'll have it on Tuesday". I verify it's the upgrade price, and there are no other activation fees or shipping charges.
*Drives home*
I now have spent 5 hours bouncing around different places, but I finally get the phone I wanted at the price I wanted it.
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congrats
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Customer service at its finest.
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if you bought that phone this might be of interest to you then..
https://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20046412-251.html
seems like a good tip.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.RobotUnicornAttack&feature=top-paid
Yay!
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https://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/Scripture/Proof_Google_Is_God.html
:lol
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I had a pretty big scare today with my Galaxy S Fascinate. I decided I was going to try rooting and installing a mod. Needless to see, I ended up with a soft brick and spent almost 8 hours trying different things to get it to work. I couldn't access recovery mode, which was a big problem. Anyway I couldn't sleep tonight so I got up and decided to try one more time before bringing it into the store tomorrow. I tried a fresh idea and it worked!
Moral of the story: even if you follow directions step by step without messing up, you still could end up with a brick.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.RobotUnicornAttack&feature=top-paid
Yay!
oh fuck yes! first money i ever spent on the market.
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I had a pretty big scare today with my Galaxy S Fascinate. I decided I was going to try rooting and installing a mod. Needless to see, I ended up with a soft brick and spent almost 8 hours trying different things to get it to work. I couldn't access recovery mode, which was a big problem. Anyway I couldn't sleep tonight so I got up and decided to try one more time before bringing it into the store tomorrow. I tried a fresh idea and it worked!
Moral of the story: even if you follow directions step by step without messing up, you still could end up with a brick.
What guide did you use?
The one touch rooting was pretty easy but installing mods can be tricky.
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I had a pretty big scare today with my Galaxy S Fascinate. I decided I was going to try rooting and installing a mod. Needless to see, I ended up with a soft brick and spent almost 8 hours trying different things to get it to work. I couldn't access recovery mode, which was a big problem. Anyway I couldn't sleep tonight so I got up and decided to try one more time before bringing it into the store tomorrow. I tried a fresh idea and it worked!
Moral of the story: even if you follow directions step by step without messing up, you still could end up with a brick.
What guide did you use?
The one touch rooting was pretty easy but installing mods can be tricky.
I didn't use the 1 touch, I was using some command prompts and stuff, I'm not sure. The main thing is that after I rooted, I was using clockwork to install a rom (I wanted cyanogen, but it wasn't available, so I settled on Elements Zinc) and it went downhill from there. I think maybe it was voodoo kernel problems.
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google music just went online, go get yours.
also, ass cream is now official, it will power everything; phones, tablets, pcs.
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That's Android 3.1 announced and it's rolling out to Xoom users right now. Holy fuck, it supports Xbox 360 controllers (along with a "ridiculous" amount of other USB devices).
Movie rental service launched.
"Ice cream sandwich" announced for quarter 4 this year.
Info about Ice Cream Sandwich:
"One OS that runs everywhere." There you have it, folks! Google intends to meld its Honeycomb tablet wares and Gingerbread smartphone software into one delicious Ice Cream Sandwich. Maybe that's why the "sandwich" bit is in the name? Either way, it'll be a universal OS that runs on everything from teeny tiny Android phones to 10-inch tablets and will intelligently adapt to each form factor with things like a resizable status bar. Some other fancy new additions are being demonstrated right now, including face-tracking and camera focus shifting based on voice recognition.
"Google partners with OEMs and carriers to guarantee Android updates":
https://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/google-partners-with-oems-and-carriers-to-guarantee-android-upda/
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sweet
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3.1 is ice cream? And it's already out on the Xoom?! DAMN!
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3.1 is not cream, 4.0 is cream; will be out in q4. sounds like they will have a dedicated android phone or tablet to launch it with; nexus 2 and nexus tablet simultaneously?
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3.1 is probably just a few bug fixes and gives support for hardware acceleration on Flash (Adobe said that their latest version of Flash for Android supported hardware acceleration but it would only work with a new version of Android which was coming out very soon).
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So how does the Google Music invite work? You just download the app and Google lets you know?
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No idea since it's only Ameruka that can get it.
Engadget posted a video all about it yesterday so there might be something there in it:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-music-beta-walkthrough-what-it-is-and-how-it-works-vide/
Also, second day the Google I/O conference today!
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I just checked the Google Music site and it's only for continental US. Bitches.
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requested an invite.
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Android Market may have a lot going for it, but most would surely agree that it could use some improvement when it comes to discovering apps that you aren't specifically looking for. Thankfully, it seems Google has indeed been aware of those concerns, and it's now announced five new features that should go so some way towards improving things. Those include some newly revamped top app charts that promise to be "fresher" and country specific, a brand new Editors' Choice section that highlights apps chosen by Google, a new Top Developers feature that places a special icon next to the name of developers that make the grade (currently more than 150), improved related apps on individual app pages and, last but not least, a new trending apps section that shows the apps growing fastest in terms of daily installs. What's more, while all of those features are currently exclusive to the web-based version, Google says they're also "coming soon" to the Android Market on both phones and tablets.
In other Android Market news, Google has also announced that it will be adding support for larger apps -- up to 4GB -- in June, and it will be giving developers the ability to exclude specific devices to avoid compatibility problems, or make multiple versions of an app available under a single Market listing, complete with aggregated ratings and stats. All that, plus personalized recommendations based on your apps (details on it are still a bit light), and paid app support for an additional 99 countries (coming within the next week or so).
https://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-announces-five-new-ways-to-discover-apps-on-android-marke/
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Anybody here got an HTC Incredible, Nexus One, Evo 4G, G2 or a Samsung Nexus S and is a US Citizen?
Well, you can get the Netflix app now.
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Why the crap has the original Droid already been abandoned as far as firmware updates go? The thing's a year and a half old, it can't be that outdated.
And looking at all the new phones I can't help but hate how almost none of them have a keyboard anymore.
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Got a Evo 4G a couple weeks ago. Loving it thus far!
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I finally received my invitation to Google Music Beta!!! A momentous day, this is!
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Just bought a Nexus S !!!! Fucking awesome :metal
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Several friends of mine are planning on getting a Samsung Galaxy S at the moment because of an interesting campaign of one of our network providers.
That said, I'm still very content with my HTC Desire Z. I ordered a 32 GB microSD card yesterday and have a functioning app with a Japanese keyboard now. Happy panda here. :laugh:
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Several friends of mine are planning on getting a Samsung Galaxy S at the moment because of an interesting campaign of one of our network providers.
Do you have any idea when the Galaxy S 2 is coming out over there? Because maybe they should wait for that.
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It's already out here, but it's too expensive for them so they go with its predecessor.
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Came across some news on the android tablet front this evening:
(https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/images/B4Fa/archos-dual-core-g9-tablets-0.jpg?20110624-143349)
https://www.pocket-lint.com/news/40702/archos-dual-core-g9-tablets
archos G9 tabs, going to retail from $240. Going to have 1.5GHz dual core and come in a 10.1" and 8" variants both running honeycomb.
I haven't "got" tablets yet, cos based on what I have seen they should be cheaper than netbooks. This could be the first one I fully "get", it is going to be full-featured yet cheap. I can see myself saving up for one of these!
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I wonder if they're finally jumping over to a capacitive touchscreen. No mention of that on their website, but I can't imagine it running honeycomb and having the entire Android Market at its disposal while being hindered by a resistive screen.
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i am in the club...got an incredible II and loving it
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Came across some news on the android tablet front this evening:
(https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/images/B4Fa/archos-dual-core-g9-tablets-0.jpg?20110624-143349)
https://www.pocket-lint.com/news/40702/archos-dual-core-g9-tablets
archos G9 tabs, going to retail from $240. Going to have 1.5GHz dual core and come in a 10.1" and 8" variants both running honeycomb.
I haven't "got" tablets yet, cos based on what I have seen they should be cheaper than netbooks. This could be the first one I fully "get", it is going to be full-featured yet cheap. I can see myself saving up for one of these!
Do want. I used my friend's tablet the other day and it was such an experience.
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I wonder if they're finally jumping over to a capacitive touchscreen. No mention of that on their website, but I can't imagine it running honeycomb and having the entire Android Market at its disposal while being hindered by a resistive screen.
https://www.androidtablets.net/forum/android-tablet-discussions/17722-new-archos-gen9-android-3-1-tablets.html
yes they are (watch the promo vid)
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Bought an Aria two weeks ago, was able to root it recently thanks to some very recent updates at the XDA forum and got cyanogen and netflix. Fuck yeah.
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So kinda bumping this thread. To lazy to read through all 20 pages but does anyone here have the Asus Eee pad Transformer? im looking around for a tablet. i really wanted to play around with morph wiz and like bebot but im to stubborn to get an ipad. so i figure id just grab and android tablet to kinda use around the house. (dont have a laptop)
im not looking at getting any plan with it, just use wireless.. anyone have one of these? or recommend me one? i like the bigger screens so the 10.1" is nice. Memory isnt an issue if it has SD slots.
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Funny I saw this thread come up today, I was just messing around with a transformer earlier today. I loved it, and I certainly loved the price of it. It's a great alternative to the iPad and if you can do wireless tethering on your phone you shouldn't need a 3g enabled device.
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Posting from my first ever smartphone, the G2x
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just upgraded to my new evo3d, it's fuckin sexy
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My friend (ex-blackberry user) just got an android phone. Are there any special features between people with android phones? Blackberry has bbm and stuff.
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You could get Whatsapp which is the same thing but it's cross platform (works on iOS too).
Edit: Looks like Skype has just been updated so it supports video calling now. FINALLY!
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You could get Whatsapp which is the same thing but it's cross platform (works on iOS too).
Edit: Looks like Skype has just been updated so it supports video calling now. FINALLY!
Yea go with Whatsapp, it's a great program. I have a lot of friends who are overseas who have blackberries and we communicate through whatsapp.
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So, Google is acquiring Motorola's mobile division
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So, Google is acquiring Motorola's mobile division
I'm still trying to figure out why they would pay a 60 percent premium for this unless they really want to control the use of Android. 12.5 billion is a lot of money! Who knows.
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I love my android. :heart
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I have a Xperia X8 since 3 months ago (Can't afford high-end smartphones) and it's amazing. I love Android.
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So, Google is acquiring Motorola's mobile division
I'm still trying to figure out why they would pay a 60 percent premium for this unless they really want to control the use of Android. 12.5 billion is a lot of money! Who knows.
Patent portfolio. Google's patent portfolio is nearly non-existent right now. This makes it easier for them to defend Android from people attempting to sue them.
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just upgraded to my new evo3d, it's fuckin sexy
Aye, I have been using the 3VO since June 22nd. Despite this being my second one (the first bricked,) I am glad I bided my time for the fastest phone on the market at the time it was released. I had a HTC Hero since the end of 2009, and it was basically too slow as soon as I got it. So the 3VO will have a more solid longevity.
So, Google is acquiring Motorola's mobile division
I'm still trying to figure out why they would pay a 60 percent premium for this unless they really want to control the use of Android. 12.5 billion is a lot of money! Who knows.
Patent portfolio. Google's patent portfolio is nearly non-existent right now. This makes it easier for them to defend Android from people attempting to sue them.
That, and it will not hurt to have their own hardware maker in house. The Nexus line, should it stay named that, will no doubt be the premier model once Motorola makes it.
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Not only that, but Motorola already makes about a million different Android phones, and their Droid line helped put Android where it is. I see this as Google fortifying Android.
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And what about Samsung, LG and the other guys? Is this a some kind of... betrayal?
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I love my android. :heart
<3
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And what about Samsung, LG and the other guys? Is this a some kind of... betrayal?
I guess it depends on if they are going to go Motorola exclusive which is possible but probably not likely but what could happen is the MOTO phones get the best and most recent version of Android before others, etc... Who knows. MAybe other companies will adopt WP7. Microsoft could gain in this acquisition.
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S and P just downgraded Google from Buy to Sell because of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjMxiHj3vPk&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjMxiHj3vPk&feature=player_embedded)
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The best thing that could happen with this buy is the quick and painful death of MOTOBLUR.
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I read this article and it makes sense out of the Moto deal which seems odd at first.
Is Google’s Motorola buy the only way to save Android?
By: Zach Epstein | Aug 16th, 2011 at 11:11AM View Comments Filed Under: Featured, Mobile
It’s only Tuesday, but the big news this week is already behind us: Google intends to shell out $12.5 billion to acquire Motorola Mobility and its portfolio of roughly 25,000 patents. The deal was covered far and wide, but some of the most interesting thoughts surrounding the news came late Monday night from Apple pundit John Gruber. The initial intent of Gruber’s piece was to point out the irony of reporter Dan Lyons’ repeated use of baseless speculation in an effort to discredit “Apple fanboy MG Siegler” of TechCrunch, but it evolved into an interesting commentary on the acquisition itself. Moreover, it brings a few interesting observations to light that went widely overlooked in yesterday’s coverage of the deal. BGR noted yesterday that it was curious Google chose to spend a fortune — nearly two times its 2010 profits, as Gruber points out — to acquire Motorola rather than licensing its patents. The answer might just be that Google, despite its size, was not in a position of power with this deal, and saving Android in the face of unending patent complaints became its top priority. Read on for more.
With Apple and Microsoft using patents as a weapon in an effort to slow competition from Android vendors and even block the sale of their products, Google had to act. The company’s odd public patent spat ended up being a prelude to something more — something much more: a massive $12.5 billion acquisition. Of course this purchase will give Google the ability to create an end-to-end Android experience across smartphones, tablets and Google TV boxes that represent its vision more precisely, but many experts agree that this was not the driving force behind the deal. Instead, it was Motorola’s massive patent portfolio, which will arm Google with the means to defend Android and its partners. With this in mind, it now makes sense that Google was willing to part with $12.5 billion to buy a struggling smartphone vendor that reported an operating loss of $85 million last quarter. It also might explain how Motorola Mobility managed to work out a sale rather than a licensing deal.
“I think Motorola knew they had Google by the balls,” Gruber wrote on Daring Fireball. “Google needed Motorola’s patent library to defend Android as a whole, Motorola knew it, and they made Google pay and pay handsomely.” He also notes that during the company’s negotiations with Google — which only took place over the past five weeks according to a report from GigaOm — CEO Sanjay Jha publicly spoke of Motorola’s interest in Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform, and even openly threatened to use Motorola’s IP to wage war on other Android vendors. In this context, Jha was asserting power and giving Google ultimatums. Gruber continued, ”I don’t think it’s curious at all why Google didn’t simply license Motorola’s patents. Motorola held out for a full acquisition at a premium far above the company’s actual value, and threatened to go after its sibling Android partners if Google didn’t acquiesce. Thus the public threats from Jha and Icahn. Thus the high price. Thus the lack of a simpler, cheaper licensing agreement. Thus the unusual $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee.”
In the end, Motorola may have just played an incredible game of chess with Google, a company that identified Motorola’s patent war chest as its best line of defense against Apple, Microsoft and even a patent battle that was brewing within the ranks of its Android partners. Motorola has been behind some of the most popular smartphones in Android’s short history, and yet it is still unable to turn a profit. Now that Samsung and HTC have emerged as clear leaders in the Android space, Motorola might have seen a potential acquisition as its best chance to create a return for investors. And so by denying Google the ability to license its patents and forcing Google’s hand, an acquisition of Motorola Mobility might have become the only way for Google to ultimately save Android from patent predators like Apple.
Tags: acquisition, Android, Apple, google, HTC, IP, microsoft, Motorola, patent portfolio, patents, Samsung
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So I'm due for an upgrade and was considering upgrading to 4G. Verizon offers the HTC Thunderbolt, the LG Revolution, and the Samsung Droid Charge. From what I've read so far, doing much beyond normal phone calls will drain your battery pretty fast. I play around on my phone a lot, browsing the web, looking at Twitter and Facebook, etc. So I'm torn, really, as to whether or not 4G is worth it. Anybody using a 4G phone?
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I have the HTC Thunderbolt, and I don't use it to make calls hardly at all, but I use the data services all the time. As far as 4G, the speed is noticeable when I download files and apps. It's SO much faster than 3G. However, basic things like browsing or using internet-enabled apps don't use enough bandwidth to notice a substantial increase in speed.
Basically, medium to heavy use of the phone will AT LEAST require charging every night, though you'll probably burn through it faster. I'm not familiar with the other two phones, but they'll probably have similar battery life.
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So I'm due for an upgrade and was considering upgrading to 4G. Verizon offers the HTC Thunderbolt, the LG Revolution, and the Samsung Droid Charge. From what I've read so far, doing much beyond normal phone calls will drain your battery pretty fast. I play around on my phone a lot, browsing the web, looking at Twitter and Facebook, etc. So I'm torn, really, as to whether or not 4G is worth it. Anybody using a 4G phone?
The best thing to do is just turn off the 4g when you're not using it then click it on when you need it to download a file or do some web browsing, easy as hell and it saves a bunch of battery life.
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Netflix is available on all Android devices with 2.2 or 2.3.
I miss Netflix :(
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Netflix is available on all Android devices with 2.2 or 2.3.
I miss Netflix :(
As in you can't use the app anymore? Didn't the Nexus One receive 2.2 and 2.3?
Also, goddamn it T-Mobile would you push the fucking 2.3 OTA for the MyTouch 4G already!!!
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bought my Samsung Galaxy Sii 5 weeks ago. loving it :heart :heart :heart
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Netflix is available on all Android devices with 2.2 or 2.3.
I miss Netflix :(
As in you can't use the app anymore? Didn't the Nexus One receive 2.2 and 2.3?
Also, goddamn it T-Mobile would you push the fucking 2.3 OTA for the MyTouch 4G already!!!
Nope, I got to use it when I was in America and when I've missed it ever since.
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Ah! I keep forgetting that Netflix's streaming is limited to the US.
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Somebody explain "multi-tasking"... should I not be able to listen to an audio stream in the browser and send/receive text messages at the same time? My Evo can't. When a text message comes in, the audio stops. I have experienced this with listening to music, etc, using the WinAmp app...
So, can Android multi-task or not?
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You mean the audio stops as in the text sounds comes in, the music stops and then continues or it completely stops?
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The audio stops completely. Starts again when I close the message. I use GoSMS Pro and the Dolphin Browser.
It really doesn't matter the audio app, be it Pandora, Slacker, or WinAmp, they all stop. Pandora quits if I hit the 'home' button. Android doesn't make alot of sense to me. No 2 apps work the same.
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I really don't know what to say, I use GoSMS Pro, Pandora, WinAmp and FireFox and what you're describing has never happened to me.
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The last update killed the weather app. No longer allows me to check box the option to auto-update. So, that effectively kills the clock/weather widget that is the staple of HTC Sense.
This phone is broken. I think I will be better off with iPhone, if Sprint offers one after Apple's announcement next week.
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Wait, are you accessing these services through the Dolphin Browser or through the actual app? AFAIK, if you play audio within the browser, that goes away when you close the browser.
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Okay, pretty sure I want to go with Samsung's Droid Charge. 4.3 LED screen (the rep said it's better on battery life), 4G, and the 1gHz processor. All features which are miles beyond my current Motorola Droid.
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I didn't close the browser as in quit... The SMS came in as a pop-up. In the dolphin browser, i opened a new tab and the audio from the TWIT tab stopped.
Is this an issue with Android or Dolphin?
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I have a Galaxy S Fascinate 3G+. When I'm listening to music using the stock media player, I almost always have my phone on vibrate.
Incoming txts don't stop the music. I can check it, and respond with the music still playing.
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3G+?
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3G+?
Yeah, Canadian Telus Model before 4G came out.
SGH-t959D
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btw finally got 2.3 on my Optimus a week or so ago :metal
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I still haven't gotten 2.3 (or any update at all) on my HTC Wildfire. I'm stuck at 2.2.1 :(
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has anyone here branched out into the world of an android tablet yet?
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Yes actually. I have an iPad and an Asus Transformer ( https://www.amazon.com/Transformer-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Tablet-Computer/dp/B004U78J1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317242531&sr=8-1 )
I <3 my Transformer, it's great for my trading and reading books which is what I use it for.
If you have any questions about it let me know, I don't really know what to say other than it's my go to device, I don't touch my laptops and my iPad is at my moms because I wasn't using it at all.
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I still haven't gotten 2.3 (or any update at all) on my HTC Wildfire. I'm stuck at 2.2.1 :(
Me neither, I'm on 2.2.3 (MyTouch 4G) and it's been well over a month since T-Mobile "sent 2.3 OTA".
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One of my friends got this German tablet that has the exact same specs as the Xoom (apart from slightly lower res screen) for £150. It's, apparently, got a good modding community so he was able to get Honeycomb running on it and get it connected to the market.
Pretty cool.
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One of my friends got this German tablet that has the exact same specs as the Xoom (apart from slightly lower res screen) for £150. It's, apparently, got a good modding community so he was able to get Honeycomb running on it and get it connected to the market.
Pretty cool.
it seems there a quite a few cheaper tablets with the same thing going, I'd be interested in doing that myself. Some people have tablets at work and it looks like quite a nice way of keeping stuff organised in a diary style set up. Considering that most of the output I generate is plots, having them pieced together on a device I take most places with me would be really handy.
It would also be great for watching porn
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God damn the new keyboard on my droid x since the update is so annoying. It predicts phrases and just throws them into my text mesages.
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I fail to understand why there is anyone out there with an android that isn't using swype tbh
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I fail to understand why there is anyone out there with an android that isn't using swype tbh
it depends on the screen size. for example, with my samsung galaxy s2 it's actually much quicker to type with the keyboard in portrait mode over swype.
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I fail to understand why there is anyone out there with an android that isn't using swype tbh
because I can type quicker on my galaxy s without it.
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I fail to understand why there is anyone out there with an android that isn't using swype tbh
Because Swiftkey is better
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OMG you guys android sucks so bad and Apple is so much better. Plus I HATE google as a company but you know... respect the ceo's and all. ;)
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Don't expect to have any lunch tomorrow because I'm going to eat it.
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Lol
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It's not a laughing matter.
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So...
Ultra Keyboard sucks...
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Seriously, you should try Swiftkey. It's amazing.
Edit: There's a free version now so you can't go wrong:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=search_result
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Love my Galaxy S2. Love the Gingerbread OS.
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Jealous!
I can't wait to get my S2. Did you have the S? If so how does it compare?
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Jealous!
I can't wait to get my S2. Did you have the S? If so how does it compare?
This is my first smartphone ever.
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Well you picked a hell of a starter smartphone.
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Funny how it happened. My friend and I decided to go on a family plan with Sprint. Unlimited everything, except mobile to landline (which is 1500 minutes), for 150 a month. Then, he has a 25% discount applied to the monthly bill because he works for American Airlines. We're paying less than 75 a month and that includes insurance. I just wish Otterbox would come out with a fucking case for the Sprint version already.
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OMG you guys android sucks so bad and Apple is so much better. Plus I HATE google as a company but you know... respect the ceo's and all. ;)
Haven't really understood why the fact that iOS is good makes Android sucks. To me, Android is the better Mobile OS (iOS seems more fluid though). But both are good. End of discussion.
Unless you're trolling. In that case, carry on.
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OMG you guys android sucks so bad and Apple is so much better. Plus I HATE google as a company but you know... respect the ceo's and all. ;)
Haven't really understood why the fact that iOS is good makes Android sucks. To me, Android is the better Mobile OS (iOS seems more fluid though). But both are good. End of discussion.
Unless you're trolling. In that case, carry on.
It's a joke from the Apple thread. Basically i'm doing what others do in the apple thread. i could give a shit what mobile OS people use personally. I use what I like and I'm happy with it.
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I tried swiftkey before I reset my phone. I need to check it out again
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just upgraded to my new evo3d, it's fuckin sexy
Did you have the EVO 4g before? I've been kicking around the idea, but I've never had sprint and wanted to know how their service was in the NYC area.
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I fail to understand why there is anyone out there with an android that isn't using swype tbh
because I can type quicker on my galaxy s without it.
I appreciate that on larger phones the speed thing is less of an issue, but the beauty of swype is how clumsy you can be. I have written text messages whilst running before now and it got every word spot on first try!
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Where do you get swype? It's not coming up in an android marketplace search.
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Cool, the Galaxy S II won Phone of the Year: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/15254636
So not only does my mother have the coolest phone in our house, she has the best phone in the world. :P Not that I don't love my Nexus S of course, I just feel so out of date now. :lol
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So I've had the very first Droid phone for a loooong time now and I'm due for an upgrade very soon (probably when I go home for thanksgiving break, but maybe before). What should I upgrade to? I have Verizon.
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GALAXY S II
DO IT!
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WHY WON'T T-MOBILE SELL ME ONEEEEE!!!!!!
I think I'm just going to buy the unbranded one.
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Is there anything that actually has a real keyboard? I hate the touchscreen ones so much.
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Is there anything that actually has a real keyboard? I hate the touchscreen ones so much.
I was like that, but most Android phones now have a setting that means the phone vibrates slightly for each key press when you're typing. It's a minor thing, but it makes typing feel SO much more natural. My Nexus S does it and I'm 95% sure the Galaxy S II does it as well.
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I'll probably end up checking out a bunch of phones at a Verizon store. If I don't like it I might just get the Droid 2 or keep my current phone (which I really don't want to do...)
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Verizon doesn't have the Galaxy S II.
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Where do you get swype? It's not coming up in an android marketplace search.
swype.com make sure you have enabled installation of apps from non-market sources
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My droid (first one that came out, with keyboard) is broken... the touchscreen just goes off by itself so I can barely do anything with my phone. This happen to anyone else?
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The only issue I've ever had with my droid (same one as mike) is that the headphone jack doesn't always work when listening to music. It fucking sucks, but I've dealt with it.
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Is there anything that actually has a real keyboard? I hate the touchscreen ones so much.
Hear me out on this. I had to have a slider phone for the longest time because my fingers are chubby and inaccurate. I was dead set against a strictly touch screen phone after a bad experience with one (Lg Vu). The salesman at Sprint persuaded me to take a look at the Galaxy S II. It has a big enough screen so that typing is easy. I love it, and would not trade this phone for any other.
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I was the same with way with my blackberry but I type quicker now on a touchscreen over physical keys, way quicker.
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Verizon doesn't have the Galaxy S II.
Sounds like you have a weird situation with networks over in the US. Over here you can basically get any phone on any network. The only exception was when the iPhone first came out and you could only get it on O2.
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Verizon doesn't have the Galaxy S II.
Sounds like you have a weird situation with networks over in the US. Over here you can basically get any phone on any network. The only exception was when the iPhone first came out and you could only get it on O2.
almost everything is exclusive here. It sucks. lol
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lolAmerica
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Over there they have to have a texting plan so they don't pay for receiving texts and they also have to pay extra for using their mobile hotspots (even though it's data they're already paying for) OLOL
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USA! USA! USA!
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Over there they have to have a texting plan so they don't pay for receiving texts and they also have to pay extra for using their mobile hotspots (even though it's data they're already paying for) OLOL
I absolutely have not understood the pay for mobile hot spot thing, outside of it being a cash grab by carriers. I saw it being defended at a forum for my phone, but it still is rubbish.
No big deal for me. I use PdaNet on an unlimited carrier (for now), so it's cool. All I need is the tethering.
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You can root your phone so you don't have to pay for it, I think.
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You can root your phone so you don't have to pay for it, I think.
This is correct.
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You can root your phone so you don't have to pay for it, I think.
This is correct.
Yup, I did this with my galaxy. Took all of 5 minutes.
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I actually find the mobile hotspot thing really useful as well. My sister doesn't have Wi-Fi so I just use my phone's hotspot feature to browse the internet on my tablet when I'm there lawl.
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Is there anything that actually has a real keyboard? I hate the touchscreen ones so much.
My wife has a Motorola Droid 3, which has a slide-out keyboard.
Where do you get swype? It's not coming up in an android marketplace search.
swype.com make sure you have enabled installation of apps from non-market sources
Thanks!
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I actually find the mobile hotspot thing really useful as well. My sister doesn't have Wi-Fi so I just use my phone's hotspot feature to browse the internet on my tablet when I'm there lawl.
It's perfect if you have a tablet as well, I just turn it on my phone and bam, I have internet everywhere.
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wait what exactly is mobile hotspot anyway?
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It turns your phone and its 3 or 4G connection into a wi-fi access point.
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Oh got it. I don't think I've done that before/don't know if my phone can do it.
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Oh got it. I don't think I've done that before/don't know if my phone can do it.
What phone do you have?
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The very first Motorola Droid. :lol
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The very first Motorola Droid. :lol
dinosaur
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Where do you get swype? It's not coming up in an android marketplace search.
should be installed already (it is on my SGSII).
To access it, find aplace where you can insert text. Hold down on the text box -> Input Method -> Swype.
and about the news regarding SGSii phone of the year, no surprises! it really is the most incredible piece of technology I've ever had the pleasure of owning :tup
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Where do you get swype? It's not coming up in an android marketplace search.
should be installed already (it is on my SGSII).
To access it, find aplace where you can insert text. Hold down on the text box -> Input Method -> Swype.
Holy crap, you're right!
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The very first Motorola Droid. :lol
dinosaur
So true.
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The very first Motorola Droid. :lol
dinosaur
So true.
But having a nearly two year old phone will make your eventual upgrade Jay8V that much better.
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OMG you guys android sucks so bad and Apple is so much better. Plus I HATE google as a company but you know... respect the ceo's and all. ;)
Haven't really understood why the fact that iOS is good makes Android sucks. To me, Android is the better Mobile OS (iOS seems more fluid though). But both are good. End of discussion.
Unless you're trolling. In that case, carry on.
It's a joke from the Apple thread. Basically i'm doing what others do in the apple thread. i could give a shit what mobile OS people use personally. I use what I like and I'm happy with it.
Fair enough then :tup
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Basically
He butthurt.
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The only issue I've ever had with my droid (same one as mike) is that the headphone jack doesn't always work when listening to music. It fucking sucks, but I've dealt with it.
Yup, mine does this too. It's become unbearable for me now, anytime you move it comes undone and usually pauses/stops whatever is playing.
My droid kind of fell apart... kinda sucks and I'm actually considering buying an apple product for the first time in my life :lol
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Found this on XDA forums last night:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speaktoit.assistant
Its like Siri for the Iphone, but since its early stage development and seeking funding its a little unrefined. Seems really useful though since it can do things in an instant that normally take several menus to do. Voices are fully customizable with an application called Svox, and you can create your own avatar for your assistant.
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I want my Ice Cream Sandwich.
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So, Ice Cream Sandwich was announced...
You can unlock your phone with face. That's pretty much all I need to know:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/ice-cream-sandwich-face-unlock-demo-video/
Of course, there's Android Beam:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/google-announces-nfc-based-android-beam-for-sharing-between-phon/
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when i watched the demo vid for the galaxy prime I just stared at it and thought "I want that", even though I would never be willing to pay that much for a phone...
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Rather than clutter things up with another thread:
iPhone or Evo 4g?
Some considerations:
- I dont really care about the customization potential of android. I dont care to spend time customizing the interface, so the rigid and homogenous (so I hear) iphone OS is perfectly fine
- I use gmail exclusively for email, and like the idea of having all my contact info centralized here and integrated with the phonebook
- As a pilot, I like that there are a lot of aviation apps optimized for iphone
- I dont really feel like creating and managing an itunes account.
- The Evo is huge
- With Sprint, simultaneous voice and data only works with 4g (correct me if I'm wrong), however 4g is spotty around where I live
So fire away
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Why does it have to be the Evo 4G?
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Rather than clutter things up with another thread:
iPhone or Evo 4g?
Some considerations:
- I dont really care about the customization potential of android. I dont care to spend time customizing the interface, so the rigid and homogenous (so I hear) iphone OS is perfectly fine
1 - I use gmail exclusively for email, and like the idea of having all my contact info centralized here and integrated with the phonebook
2 - As a pilot, I like that there are a lot of aviation apps optimized for iphone
- I dont really feel like creating and managing an itunes account.
- The Evo is huge
- With Sprint, simultaneous voice and data only works with 4g (correct me if I'm wrong), however 4g is spotty around where I live
So fire away
1. Androids are optimized for G-Mail use. When I get an e-mail, my phone notification goes off and I just hit one "button" on my phone to read my new e-mail.
2. There are plenty of apps for Android. I would be surprised if a few of them weren't for Aviation.
Also, I'm a heavy internet user. I like Flash. :lol
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Was "the Evo is huge" a pro or a con to you? I love mine, the big screen makes it much easier to do everything.
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Why does it have to be the Evo 4G?
I guess it doesn't, but the others just seem to be watered down versions. Also, it's $20 on amazon.
2. There are plenty of apps for Android. I would be surprised if a few of them weren't for Aviation.
There are, but I post on a pilot forum and the iphone apps are generally regarded as being much superior.
Was "the Evo is huge" a pro or a con to you? I love mine, the big screen makes it much easier to do everything.
A con, but not a major one. I dont want to have to wear a tool belt, I always keep my phone in my pocket.
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I've never heard anyone say that iPhone apps are superior. In fact, many of the "big ones" are the same.
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Was "the Evo is huge" a pro or a con to you? I love mine, the big screen makes it much easier to do everything.
A con, but not a major one. I dont want to have to wear a tool belt, I always keep my phone in my pocket.
My Evo fits in my pocket just fine. It really isn't even thick enough that it's feels awkward at all. It is a little bit bigger than some phones, but the benefits of having a huge screen far outweigh the cons of it being a little bit bigger. Because I'm so used to the space I have a hard time using my mom's iPhone because everything on the screen is so compact.
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I've never heard anyone say that iPhone apps are superior. In fact, many of the "big ones" are the same.
Some people report buggy interfaces with the hardware, like GPS, etc., as well as some apps being only available on one platform or another.
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OK, fuck sprint. I was all set to buy the EVO, and I get to the terms and conditions (that is after they ask for SS#, driver license # and run a credit check) and I see this:
If Sprint approves your application with a monthly Spending Limit, your new device will be automatically activated and shipped to you. Please note that this program carries an additional monthly fee of $4.99, which is waived if you contact Sprint and enroll in their monthly credit card billing program.
So the only way to avoid this fee is to set automatic bill pay. I want to review my bill before they charge me, for which I must pay them an extra $5. Scumbags
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I set my bill to pay automatically then then just pay it early so I can review it. :)
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Does anyone have any music beta invites? i just got the Droid 3 and I WANT ME SOME CLOUDY MUSIC
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Does anyone have any music beta invites? i just got the Droid 3 and I WANT ME SOME CLOUDY MUSIC
What's your email?
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Does anyone have any music beta invites? i just got the Droid 3 and I WANT ME SOME CLOUDY MUSIC
What's your email?
Sent you a PM. :)
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I've never heard anyone say that iPhone apps are superior. In fact, many of the "big ones" are the same.
It is true for a few reasons. One being the code that it's written in. Android is written java which is a slower running language than objective c because by its nature it's not optimized for one specific thing. So in generally ios will feel snappier and might perform better in some circumstances.
Also the design of ios apps is generally better. Part of it has to do with the fact that their are a million different screen sizes with android and there is ony one iPhone screen size. It's more consistent to design for and the graphics API's are fantastic in Xcode.
Also the app store makes a lot more money than the android store over all so iOS is more appealing to write for at the moment.
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My counterargument:
C is for homos.
Seriously though, there's not a huge difference between the speed of Java and other languages these days. It's pretty negligible.
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Ever used a Bly ray player? Perfect example of slow java! I know java more than any other language at the moment. So it's not like I'm making it up.
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Oh God, another "everything's inferior to Apple" conversation.
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Oh God, another "everything's inferior to Apple" conversation.
Hardly. You stated that you never heard about iOS having better apps. I was addressing the reasons why that is frequently stated. It's more like "Oh god someone said something positive about apple, must bash."
I don't say that about other products, for instance the new google tv. I think it's very cool. It was just announced today and it looks really awesome. In many ways it is superior to the current appleTv. In some ways it isn't but that's just one example showing you that i'm not like that.
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I've never heard anyone say that iPhone apps are superior. In fact, many of the "big ones" are the same.
Also the app store makes a lot more money than the android store over all so iOS is more appealing to write for at the moment.
This is for a couple reasons, mostly obvious. The Apple App Store has more volume, so naturally makes more than the Android Market/Amazon App Store.
The other... Android applications are cheaper I think most of the time, or add supported vs. the ones in Apple's stores. For example, two games... Angry Birds is free on Android (w/ adds,) and for iOS is it paid. Game Dev Story was something like $10 I think in Apple's store; $2 on the Android Market.
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Ever used a Bly ray player? Perfect example of slow java! I know java more than any other language at the moment. So it's not like I'm making it up.
Yeah, I have but owning a PS3, I have no idea what you're talking about :P
Seriously though, it has to load in 50GB of data from an optical device and then crunch all of that data. Of course it's going to be slow compared to DVDs.
Also, maybe you should look at this article before you make any claims about Java's performance:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_performance
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WTF is a "bly ray player"?
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So my Droid is being a bitch. The standard email client cannot "safely connect to the server" (email provider is Comcast). Then I downloaded the K-9 email app. Won't receive emails. Says username or password are incorrect (they aren't incorrect). The security type is set to SSL and the port is set correctly. If I turn the security type to none, it lets my mail in just fine. WTF??
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Ever used a Bly ray player? Perfect example of slow java! I know java more than any other language at the moment. So it's not like I'm making it up.
Yeah, I have but owning a PS3, I have no idea what you're talking about :P
Seriously though, it has to load in 50GB of data from an optical device and then crunch all of that data. Of course it's going to be slow compared to DVDs.
Also, maybe you should look at this article before you make any claims about Java's performance:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_performance
I know all about that. It clearly states that java is slower on start up and uses more memory than other languages which will affect it's performance. I use a couple java applications and they are dreadfully slow compared to non java written apps. I can always tell when a program has been written in java. Like I said as of right now, I know java more than any other programming language. Trying to change that in the future.
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WTF is a "bly ray player"?
It's one someone points out an obvious typo and acts like they don't know what it is just to be a dick.
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Ever used a Bly ray player? Perfect example of slow java! I know java more than any other language at the moment. So it's not like I'm making it up.
Yeah, I have but owning a PS3, I have no idea what you're talking about :P
Seriously though, it has to load in 50GB of data from an optical device and then crunch all of that data. Of course it's going to be slow compared to DVDs.
Also, maybe you should look at this article before you make any claims about Java's performance:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_performance
I know all about that. It clearly states that java is slower on start up and uses more memory than other languages which will affect it's performance. I use a couple java applications and they are dreadfully slow compared to non java written apps. I can always tell when a program has been written in java. Like I said as of right now, I know java more than any other programming language. Trying to change that in the future.
It clearly states a lot of other things which you seem to be wilfully ignoring.
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I'm not ignoring anything. Even my professor who has been writing Java since the beginning of java told the entire class this on my first day. And he isn't a fan of Apple at all. He was the leader of a software team for IBM for years. I'm sure i'll be writing java for a while, I don't have anything against it. It's a good language that is used in many different applications all over the world.
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You hate Java because you know it's what I'm going to be doing for the rest of my life and you want to make me feel even more miserable about it than I already do.
Why do you do this to me?
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You hate Java because you know it's what I'm going to be doing for the rest of my life and you want to make me feel even more miserable about it than I already do.
Why do you do this to me?
Only cause I care. ;)
Anyway, this debate is useless. Gotta go write some java code.
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So... my Optimus S has been having charging issues... (as in it hasnt been charging)... after a some research I found out that it has been a common none physical problem. Found a patch on LG's website and am installing now. Praying that it works
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Newest Google Maps update constantly freezes my phone. Is there a way to roll back updates instead of just removing them all?
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Hmmm, the only way I can think of is just to find the .apk file for the particular version of Google Maps you want.
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Is there anyway to remove preinstalled apps on the Droid 3? I got mine from verizon and there is a ton of useless shit on it... NFL scoreboards, VZW music, maps, videos, etc etc. I don't need any of that shit and it's just taking up a ton of room on my phone.
(and yes, I tried the normal way to remove applications, but it won't let you)
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Rooting it.
I'm doing that to my phone today because Orange suck dick and taking forever to update it.
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Anyone who has an android and doesnt have cyanogen mod on it is just stupid
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I've been waiting for the one on my phone to come out of Alpha.
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Ice cream sandwich source code was released today.
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Fuck I want to have Ice Cream Sandwich so badly on my phone (Galaxy S) but I won't see it it until I get a Galaxy Nexus probably :(
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Ice cream sandwich source code was released today.
Yup yup. Sony's Xperia range has been confirmed to get Ice Cream Sandwich at some point as well.
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Last week I got the HTC Inspire 4G. Loving it so far.
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Anyone who has an android and doesnt have cyanogen mod on it is just stupid
how much extra useful functionality do you actually again? I don't feel particularly limited by my stock rom...
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Anyone who has an android and doesnt have cyanogen mod on it is just stupid
Thanks for calling me stupid. :tup
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Anyone who has an android and doesnt have cyanogen mod on it is just stupid
Thanks for calling me stupid. :tup
same
lol
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I don't even know what cyanogen mod is. Guess I'm an idiot.
By the way, when will Nexus S owners be able to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich? :caffeine:
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All of the time.
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I also don't have Cyanogen Mod on mine, guess I'm part of the idiots.
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I also don't have Cyanogen Mod on mine, guess I'm part of the idiots.
Alright, I found out I am an idiot today!
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Droid X unfortunately doesn't accomodate a stable build for CM, due to locked bootloader.
I'm writing this from my nook tablet...sideloaded a bunch of apps already, and will root tomorrow. Can't wait to put a real keyboard on this thing.
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Personally, I think it's stupid to risk rolling the dice for more features that could potentially brick a very expensive phone.
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Personally, I think it's stupid to risk rolling the dice for more features that could potentially brick a very expensive phone.
That has always been my fear, whether it is real and possible or not. I do not believe in the phone carriers expensive insurance, and buying another phone would be what, $450?
That, and I really do not have the time to customize this phone, or spend more time fixing things should they go wrong.
I may consider rooting closer to the end of my phones life, but that is still 18 months away probably. I didn't root the HTC Hero because nothing could of helped that snail!
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Personally, I think it's stupid to risk rolling the dice for more features that could potentially brick a very expensive phone.
I do not believe in the phone carriers expensive insurance, and buying
This part of the post I do not understand. I pay 8 bucks a month for insurance on two smartphones. If something were to happen to it, I'd rather pay a 150 dollar deductible (though I do think that is outrageous) than 600 dollars for a new phone.
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Man, my Nexus One is one tough cookie. During my whole trip I've dropped it numerous times, it's gotten wet etc. etc., and it still holds up.
There is the temptation of getting a better phone when I get back to the US, but somehow I don't see what I would need better than the N1.
rumborak
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Ok officially on my 3rd Optimus S now...
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I bricked my galaxy S and managed to fix it a while back. Will never try rooting and flashing a rom ever again.
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Personally, I think it's stupid to risk rolling the dice for more features that could potentially brick a very expensive phone.
I do not believe in the phone carriers expensive insurance, and buying
This part of the post I do not understand. I pay 8 bucks a month for insurance on two smartphones. If something were to happen to it, I'd rather pay a 150 dollar deductible (though I do think that is outrageous) than 600 dollars for a new phone.
They are like any other product replacement plans, or insurance on a rental car. They offer piece of mind, and are good if something does go wrong. So far with the phones i have had, nothing has. If something did, I would bide my time on a phone I can obtain cheaply until my next upgrade.
But like a lot of insurance, it is there to make money. The high deductible is what keeps me away personally
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Personally, I think it's stupid to risk rolling the dice for more features that could potentially brick a very expensive phone.
I do not believe in the phone carriers expensive insurance, and buying
This part of the post I do not understand. I pay 8 bucks a month for insurance on two smartphones. If something were to happen to it, I'd rather pay a 150 dollar deductible (though I do think that is outrageous) than 600 dollars for a new phone.
They are like any other product replacement plans, or insurance on a rental car. They offer piece of mind, and are good if something does go wrong. So far with the phones i have had, nothing has. If something did, I would bide my time on a phone I can obtain cheaply until my next upgrade.
But like a lot of insurance, it is there to make money. The high deductible is what keeps me away personally
Insurance was a life-saver when my phone was stolen a while back.
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The official retail version of Gingerbread came out the other day so instead of waiting a few days for Orange to get off their lazy asses and release their version, I'm installing this one.
Really simple...it uses Motorola's own software to do it. It also means I get rid of all of Orange's bloatware :D
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Finished installing it earlier. YAY! IT WORKS!
I can use Swiftkey again AND OH MY GOD, IT LETS YOU TYPE SO FAST! So much better than the stock Android and iPhone keyboard.
You can try it for a month for free:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnRvdWNodHlwZS5zd2lmdGtleS5waG9uZS50cmlhbCJd
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Finished installing it earlier. YAY! IT WORKS!
I can use Swiftkey again AND OH MY GOD, IT LETS YOU TYPE SO FAST! So much better than the stock Android and iPhone keyboard.
You can try it for a month for free:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnRvdWNodHlwZS5zd2lmdGtleS5waG9uZS50cmlhbCJd
+1
Swiftkey is absolutely awesome. You can type so much more faster and make a million mistakes and it doesn't matter. Tried it for a month and then made it my first purchase from the market! Some awesome stats:
Keystrokes Saved: 28,968
Efficiency: 42%
Typos Corrected: 2,801
Words Predicted: 58 (don't use this a lot because i'm typing so fast so i don't bother with all the predictive stuff)
themes are great too. you can customise how long it takes to hold down a certain letter, such as G, before it goes to a difference character. for me, about 180ms is about right ;)
definitely worth a try!
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So, the Galaxy Nexus got a really good review on Engaget:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/galaxy-nexus-hspa-review/
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Finished installing it earlier. YAY! IT WORKS!
I can use Swiftkey again AND OH MY GOD, IT LETS YOU TYPE SO FAST! So much better than the stock Android and iPhone keyboard.
You can try it for a month for free:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnRvdWNodHlwZS5zd2lmdGtleS5waG9uZS50cmlhbCJd
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Swiftkey is absolutely awesome. You can type so much more faster and make a million mistakes and it doesn't matter. Tried it for a month and then made it my first purchase from the market! Some awesome stats:
Keystrokes Saved: 28,968
Efficiency: 42%
Typos Corrected: 2,801
Words Predicted: 58 (don't use this a lot because i'm typing so fast so i don't bother with all the predictive stuff)
themes are great too. you can customise how long it takes to hold down a certain letter, such as G, before it goes to a difference character. for me, about 180ms is about right ;)
definitely worth a try!
I downloaded SwiftKey when the Amazon Store had it for free. However, I prefer the HTC Sense keyboard... I cannot compare it to the stock Android keyboard. SwiftKey predicted too many wrong words for me.
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That's strange. I find it's as close to perfect as you can get right now.
What ever though. That's the joy of Android...you can pick and choose things as much as you like.
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If anyone is actually interested in purchasing Swiftkey, they're reducing their app prices by 50% over this weekend.
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New ICS theme (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313722) ported to cyanogen 7.1 with a few modifications on my part with launcher pro plus:
(https://img641.imageshack.us/img641/684/screenshot1322181983050.th.png) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/screenshot1322181983050.png/)
(https://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5863/screenshot1322182006313.th.png) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/screenshot1322182006313.png/)
(https://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5769/screenshot1322182099056.th.png) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/256/screenshot1322182099056.png/)
(https://img577.imageshack.us/img577/5815/screenshot1322182016495.th.png) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/screenshot1322182016495.png/)
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(https://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7223/screenshot1322530431846.png)
Really enjoying modifying the themes of my phone. Recently discovered new icons, widgets, and widgetlocker.
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What's a good app for viewing PDFs, got a HTC Wildfire.
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What's a good app for viewing PDFs, got a HTC Wildfire.
Didn't it come with Quickoffice? You can download that one or you can download Adobe's own PDF Viewer app.
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Nope, didn't come with quickoffice, just downloaded the Adobe one.
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Google docs is free and can view pdfs and a myriad of other formats.
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In depth Ice Cream Sandwich review:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-review/
Sounds really good.
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Galaxy Nexus?
I think I just found my new phone.
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Some of the new features look really impressive.
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In depth Ice Cream Sandwich review:
https://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-review/
Sounds really good.
I was pumped, but I've stopped caring until they announce a release date.
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What's a good app for viewing PDFs, got a HTC Wildfire.
Didn't it come with Quickoffice? You can download that one or you can download Adobe's own PDF Viewer app.
Quickoffice is the shit mainly because it'll remember the last page you were on when viewing a pdf.
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Yeah, I like it a lot! Even got the Pro version for free off of the Amazon App Store a few weeks ago.
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What's a good app for viewing PDFs, got a HTC Wildfire.
I like Picsel Smart Office. Fast, doesn't occupy much space, fast, and elegant ;)
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I don't know why but Minecraft, Swiftkey and other awesome apps are going REALLY cheaply now:
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_timed_promotion&feature=banner#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDIwMSwibnVsbC10b3BfZmVhdHVyZWRfYXBwc19fXzFfcHJvbW9fMTMyMzE4NzA2MzA3MyJd
As in 10p!
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Already owned 3 of those apps but I bought 3 or 4 of the other ones.
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Will application purchases follow me to a new phone if I use the same account?
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Yes
Edit: I THINK they might put new apps on every day because it's "10 days of premium apps for 10 pence"
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just bought swiftkey - my phone's keyboard ever since an update a month and a half ago has been complete and utter garbage.
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Good choice. It gets better over time as well.
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I am really disliking the Amazon Appstore as of late. This is purely on the current versions insistence on informing me of application updates being available. What if I prefer the current version over a new one? Or, what if my phone is as the end of its life? new updates may bog the phone down even more.
What also is troubling are two things;
a) this program is active in the background to come up almost daily.
b) i have to have the application installed in order for an application bought from Amazon to work.
This is really some bull, as native Android audiobook player options blow. So figuring I would throw some love to Amazon, I bought an application there rather then through Marketplace. Too bad it won't work unless I have the Amazon app store installed.
I love having competition for applications, and the more tight security Amazon runs. But to these means?
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New apps going for 10 pence/cents for today are up:
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_timed_promotion&feature=banner#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDIwMSwibnVsbC10b3BfZmVhdHVyZWRfYXBwc19HQl9fMV9wcm9tb18xMzIzMjc2NTg1NDYyIl0.
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Mother of god....these 10 cent sales.
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I'm pissed that I didn't grab Swiftkey yesterday...
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Get Beautiful Widgets if you don't have it, it's a great app.
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Get Beautiful Widgets if you don't have it, it's a great app.
Done.
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Having a problem with the market. It says purchased but every time I go to download it says "beautiful widgets cannot be downloaded due to an error". Probably temporary, but annoying nonetheless.
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Yeah, I had the other night. I think the servers are just going a bit crazy from all the people downloading so many apps :lol
Anyway, latest ones are up:
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_timed_promotion&feature=banner#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDIwMSwibnVsbC10b3BfZmVhdHVyZWRfYXBwc19HQl9fMV9wcm9tb18xMzIzMzYzMDMyNDc5Il0.
Oh, this was posted on Twitter as well:
(https://s1-05.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/467596621.jpg)
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sooo... twitter and facebook have released completely new redesigns of their apps for android today. what does everyone think of them?
for me, facebook is vastly improved. really nice UI and it actually works compared to the crappy old app.
as for twitter, well... great idea, poorly executed. on one the fastest android devices available (galaxy s2), when scrolling it is literally like a slideshow. so laggy. when it's fixed the new twitter will be awesome.
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downloading the FB one right now
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The facebook app now just looks like the mobile browser version...again.
The notifications work a lot better now though.
I don't use the official Twitter app. I use Tweetcaster.
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I don't mind the look of it, and it's a lot more responsive now.
I also use Tweetcaster for Twitter.
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The facebook now just looks like the mobile browser version...again.
The notifications work a lot better now though.
This
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I use Plume (Touiteur). Kick-ass.
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Is it the same Facebook app as on ios? If so its much improved over the fist version. I hate the original one. I like the new side menus now.
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It's similar to that one, that is also similar to the mobile FB site.
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Man, they finally managed to fix the FB app. How long did it take? 2 years?
I'm playing a game right now called "World of Goo". Awweeeeeeesome.
rumborak
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I'm downloading Can Knockdown 2. Looked it up on youtube, looks pretty cool.
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It's similar to that one, that is also similar to the mobile FB site.
This.
Man, they finally managed to fix the FB app. How long did it take? 2 years?
I'm playing a game right now called "World of Goo". Awweeeeeeesome.
rumborak
Pretty good game. I'm holding off buying it just in case it appears in the 10p sale.
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Man, they finally managed to fix the FB app. How long did it take? 2 years?
I'm playing a game right now called "World of Goo". Awweeeeeeesome.
rumborak
World of Goo is sick, however I only have the pc version.
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Very late to the party but my phone finally got the update for 2.3.4
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Finished playing World of Goo today. Solid game through and through.
rumborak
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Finished playing World of Goo today. Solid game through and through.
rumborak
Sounds much better now. :tup
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Where's My Water is on sale! You guys should get it
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So I've finally finished hacking my new Nook Tablet...it's gone from a locked-down Teletubbies version of Gingerbread to a really solid Android tablet, easily work 2x the price. Bootloader is still locked (with no workaround in the immediate future), but through rooting, sideloading and playing with the dev settings, I've got something I'm really happy with, and don't even have a burning need for CyanogenMod anymore.
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Damn it, the latest Android update got my hopes up. I thought it was ICS.
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For the people who missed Swiftkey in the sale, it's back on today's sale:
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_timed_promotion&feature=banner#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDIwMSwibnVsbC10b3BfZmVhdHVyZWRfYXBwc19HQl9fMV9wcm9tb18xMzIzODgxOTM4Mzc2Il0.
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YES!
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ooh, swiftkey is nice.
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Where's My Water is on sale! You guys should get it
I got it while it was still 10p! loving it so far, can see myself playing this on the early morning journey.
and yes Swiftkey is awesome. I've had it for about 3 months now and typing is SO much faster, it's brilliant :D even better that it's at 10p for today only!
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Where's My Water? was definitely worth the 69p I paid for it.
The level variation is really really good.
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Anyone here tried both swiftkey and swype and want to weigh in on which is superior? I bought swiftkey but an reluctant to switch because so far swype has met my needs.
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I had Swype built in and I didn't really like it :/
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You can get GTA 3 for Android and iOS now!
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Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Hold the phone!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rockstar.gta3#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLnJvY2tzdGFyLmd0YTMiXQ
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Look at my previous post :lol
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Hold the phone!
Yeah, most of these apps require you to do that.
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Oh awesome. I just noticed this:
"Gamepad Support for select USB controllers"
Might install it on my tablet now.
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Trying swiftkey for a bit to compare to swype. The word prediction is superior thus far.
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I love Swype, and am conditioned to it to a point where I have difficulty with non-swype keyboards on touchscreen devices. That said, I've got swiftkey on my nook tablet, and am getting used to it. I think I like Swype better, but time will tell.
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Trying swiftkey for a bit to compare to swype. The word prediction is superior thus far.
My only gripe with swiftkey so far is that I keep hitting that damn period button instead of space.
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Ive done that a fair bit, spacebar should be wider.
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Agreed. I keep hitting the fucking period.
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Swiftkey's predictions seem really good but one thing really annoys me and I don't know how to turn it off - if I double tap space it puts in a period/full stop, which is what I want, but it also predicts the first word of the next sentence, which is the most random thing ever. How do I stop this?
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Settings
Advanced
Space bar will...
Learn to use settings.
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Settings
Advanced
Space bar will...
Learn to use settings.
That. You limey pirate!
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I found that setting, but just inserting a full stop isn't an option. Or should I select "complete the current word"?
EDIT: Oooh never mind, I changed it to that setting and it then gave the option of insterting a period. Thanks!
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Agreed. I keep hitting the fucking period.
better than missing it i guess...
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Got my Galaxy Nexus today :caffeine:
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Merry Christmas to all the android users!
(https://p.twimg.com/Ag2PkRYCEAIEhPL.jpg:large)
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Got my Galaxy Nexus today :caffeine:
I WANNA KNOW ALL ABOUT IT TELL ME TELL ME TELL ME DO YOU LIKE IT
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Merry Christmas to all the android users!
(https://p.twimg.com/Ag2PkRYCEAIEhPL.jpg:large)
Look at that, an Android Gingerbread! :neverusethis:
Merry Christmas TJ! Do they have an apple version too? ;)
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I don't know. I found that on twitter and though I would share. :yard
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Got my Galaxy Nexus today :caffeine:
Fuck I'm so jealous. I have a Galaxy S band I want the new nexus bad. T-Mobile won't carry the Nexus so I'll have to buy it online, it's gonna cost me :(
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Got my Galaxy Nexus today :caffeine:
I WANNA KNOW ALL ABOUT IT TELL ME TELL ME TELL ME DO YOU LIKE IT
I haven't played around with it too much but the OS is much faster, less cluttered and 4G speeds are ridiculously fast. My only worry is battery life and that's even with the extended battery.
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So I'm assuming that you're on verizon correct?
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Oh yeah. I wouldnt be on any other network.
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Needed a new phone contract, so I too went to the Verizon store today and got a Galaxy Nexus. Sweet phone I have to say. I also got the extended battery, mostly because I got all kinds of crazy discounts through my employer.
rumborak
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Goddamn I am so jelly of you guys right now
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I hate Apple...so much:
https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/12/itc-rules-to-ban-htc-android-phones-from-us-in-2012-in-apple-win.html
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Because they are protecting their patents? Other companies do the same exact thing.
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Because they are protecting their patents? Other companies do the same exact thing.
The fact that their patents cover something so vague is shitty.
https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/07/patents-in-apple-htc-case-filed-in-1994-1996-long-before-smartphones.html
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This IS the US patent system. Apple had these patents a long time ago and if it's ruled someone violated them then it is what it is. All I'm saying is Apple isn't the only company doing the same thing. Motorola had a shit ton of patents and google bought them. Now Google has the patents. Samsung is doing the same thing to Apple and Vice versa.
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Doesn't change the fact that it's shit. It would be like Ford getting a patent on anything that uses an engine.
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not really, they didn't patten the use of a cpu, or memory. That would be equivalent.
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They might as well have when their patents cover "real-time signal processing system for serially transmitted data" or "system and method for performing an action on a structure in computer-generated data."
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If you feel that way that's fine but you if you read over every patent google, samsung, etc owns you will most likely find things just as similar.
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oh wait.. what's this i found??
https://fosspatents.blogspot.com/2011/12/french-court-denies-samsung-request-for.html
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lol come on Samsung are only fighting back.
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These patent wars have got quite ridiculous from all parties, but Apple do seem to have been the biggest culprit recently. Which is ridiculous considering how many ideas they themselves have borrowed. :P
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These patent wars have got quite ridiculous from all parties
Definitely. It's gotten to the point where I pretty much can't go on Engadget and see something about some technology company suing an other.
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Got a sony ericsson xperia play but the battery life sucks donkey balls
Anyone know any secrets to extending the battery life
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Dont use it.
:neverusethis:
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Turn down refresh rates on some apps so they're not constantly checking the internet.
Buy a dumbphone.
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oh wait.. what's this i found??
https://fosspatents.blogspot.com/2011/12/french-court-denies-samsung-request-for.html
That was a suit in response to Apple, not Samsung just being dicks in general.
The problem is, is that Apple isn't really protecting anything for themselves. HTC isn't stealing their ideas, or their hardware, or their technology. HTC is manufacturing a completely proprietary platform based on the idea of a portable device that can do everything a consumer would need it to do day to day. For Apple to own the rights to an entire type of technology just because they were the first to file a patent describing its overbearing function smacks of tom foolery.
You can imagine that many -- or all -- smartphones would need to be able to receive and process real-time data from outside sources, so whether Apple's infringement claim on it will stop at HTC, or Android, or anywhere, seems to be an open question.
The patent is too generic to merit a ban. I hope it gets overturned.
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Strangely I hate Apple's generic patent on that but I'd rather it be a legitimate tech company than one of those patent troll firms. How those pieces of shit win anything is beyond me.
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Gnah, I have to return my Galaxy Nexus tomorrow. It randomly reboots, already did it 4 times in 3 days. First I thought it was the extended battery they put in, but just now with the original one in there it rebooted. I really hope they have a replacement one in the store.
rumborak
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https://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/itc-judge-issues-initial-ruling-that-motorola-infringes-microsof/
Well, it's a busy holiday week for the International Trade Commission. The agency just announced an initial ruling that Motorola infringed on four claims of Microsoft patent number 6,370,566, which deals with "generating meeting requests and group scheduling from a mobile device," but not the six other patents that were part of last year's ITC complaint. This is an initial ruling by an administrative judge at this point, unlike yesterday's judgement issued by the ITC, which theoretically banned the sale and import of some HTC phones beginning in April 2012. There's certainly more to come in this particular intellectual property saga, however, so stay tuned.
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These patent wars have got quite ridiculous from all parties
Definitely. It's gotten to the point where I pretty much can't go on Engadget and see something about some technology company suing an other.
It's quite ridiculous when instead of competing by releasing a better product, they just go patent lawsuit crazy. :\
Not to say there's anything wrong with enforcing a legit patent of course, but some of these really frivolous ones are just ridiculous, and the consumer is the one who loses out. Seems some companies care more about monopolizing than truly innovating.
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I would argue that except maybe a handful companies that truly are about innovation, almost all companies strive towards monopolizing the market. Innovation costs money and thus reduces your margin.
As awesome as Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) is, there's several kinks to be worked out still. My friends and I have witnessed several crashes over the last few days.
Other than that, pretty damn awesome though. It now has full phone encryption, given that I have Google Wallet on it (will try using the NFC later today to purchase something!) that seems the smart thing.
rumborak
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For the Howard Stern fans in the house, there is a free app called "Fred's Soundboard", which is a bunch of soundclips from the show. Comes in real handy at our monthly sales meetings !! :lol
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Unearthing this to report that last week I upgraded to a Galaxy Nexus with vanilla Android 4.0.2.
It is easily the best phone I've ever used.
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Thank you for bumping this thread because I was just about to post this:
https://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/samsung-researching-android-based-digital-camera/
(https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/08/2011-09-01-dsc08624-lead.jpg)
Android on a mainstream digital camera? Yes, you will live to see the day. We're at Samsung's Korean headquarters this week, where we had an opportunity to sit down with the company's research and development team to talk about the past, present and future of digital imaging. Much of those discussions were off the record, but we have secured permission to touch on one detail that we found quite fascinating: an "open" camera operating system. One rep offered up that "we are considering Android-based because our smartphone is Android-based," which means that the OS could (and likely will) be Android. The company shied from flat-out confirming that an Android-based camera would be hitting the market later this year, but they did hint at such. What we know is that Samsung R&D has been researching bringing Android to its digital cameras -- a move that would be far from shocking, considering that development teams do tend to collaborate, and the company clearly has experience with the Google OS. And while there are likely to be such "open OS" prototypes buried deep within Sammy HQ, they're mere experiments at this point -- at least from a production perspective.
What exactly would an OS like Android mean for digital camera users? It could be a major breakthrough from a usability standpoint, opening up the in-camera ecosystem to third-party developers. We could see Twitter and Facebook apps that let you not only publish your photos directly with a familiar interface, but also see photos shared by your friends. A capacitive touchscreen would let you type in comments directly as well. You could publish to web-based services, utilize apps that enable post-capture creativity or receive firmware updates directly over WiFi. That hotshoe or USB port could accommodate a variety of different accessories, like a microphone or 4G modem that could be used with several models, including those from other manufacturers. While there's nothing making Android integration impossible from a technical standpoint, there are obvious disadvantages as well -- especially for camera makers. Stability would become an issue -- your camera could need a reboot just as often as your smartphone -- and such a powerful imaging device could theoretically cannibalize tablets and smartphones, though on a limited scale. Sadly this is merely educated speculation at this point, pending a product announcement from Samsung, though we wouldn't be surprised to come to fruition -- perhaps even before the next CES.
Could be interesting.
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Well, absolutely fantastic. My phone's SD card will no longer mount to any computer through USB. Apparently, this is not a new thing on the platform.
This phone has been an utter disappointment (EVO 3d) compared to my last (Hero). Once I can and there is a newer one, it is iPhone time. It is on Sprint of course now, so bye bye Android.
I supported you Android when you came to Sprint, and do love many things about you. But the inconsistency and fragmentation is rotten.
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Is it anything I can help with? I have had my share of sd problems when using android phones, but in almost every case it was something I was doing wrong or a cheap sd card causing problems.
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Do you have an sd card reader? It might mount that way and then you can either perform a repair or reformat.
I had two occasions where I deleted music from my sd card on my Droid X via Astro File Manager and it fragmented the card. Made the phone slow, unresponsive and almost unusable. The solution was to use a card reader to copy all the data to my computer, reformat the card and recopy all the data back. Worked like a charm twice.
Now, with my Nexus, there is no sd card, it's all internal memory. Read/write speeds are much faster.
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Do you have an sd card reader? It might mount that way and then you can either perform a repair or reformat.
I had two occasions where I deleted music from my sd card on my Droid X via Astro File Manager and it fragmented the card. Made the phone slow, unresponsive and almost unusable. The solution was to use a card reader to copy all the data to my computer, reformat the card and recopy all the data back. Worked like a charm twice.
Now, with my Nexus, there is no sd card, it's all internal memory. Read/write speeds are much faster.
Nope, no SD card reader...although not exactly sure what one would be. I did see this mentioned as a help topic. I do use Astro to access it.
What happens exactly is when I plug the phone via USB into a PC, Windows says there is a problem with the device. On the phone, no longer does the selection pop up to chose the connection type, nor does the USB icon. On a Mac, nothing happens on the computer end.
I have tried two factory resets through settings, and another via the phone buttons. That gives me the icon at first, but no choice. And once I clear the notifications, the icon vanishes, and I'm back to square one with the problem.
The issue is beyond me, and really seems to be a fault with the phone hardware (and or jack). At least the thing charges, and I can remove the SD cards to use them with a USB reader, or use Bluetooth.
So that kind of rules out your theory too Nigerius. With two SD cards, one of which was formatted clean, the same problem occurred.
The other bitch of this is apparently PdaNet is no longer on the Market. I haven't looked hard, but no luck finding it yet. So right there, one of the things to keep me on Android is gone. I did use USB tether though, so cannot really use it now (bluetooth never seemed to work)
*it should be noted that PdaNet via USB tether was the last connection I did with a computer before this problem started*
Thanks though guys!
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Search Pdanet.apk into Google and use that file to install it on your phone.
No idea about the sd card though as I've never had a problem with any HTC phones and my current one is all internal storage.
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So I finally upgraded to a smart phone and got myself a Droid Razr Maxx. This is my first Droid experience (I have an Ipod Touch so Im familiar with the Apple IOS, but never used a Droid). So far so good, I read this is one of the best droids out there so Im excited to get it working to its full potential. Any tips or apps that are noteworthy?
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Browsing the app market is a lot easier on here:
https://play.google.com/store
And it downloads over-the-air to your phone.
Some of my favourite apps:
Swiftkey - keyboard that's way better than stock Android/iOS keyboard:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&feature=search_result
GO Launcher EX - let's you customise the look of your phone:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nYXUuZ28ubGF1bmNoZXJleCJd
Handcent SMS - SMS application that lets you customise how it looks etc:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.nextsms&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oYW5kY2VudC5uZXh0c21zIl0.
Tweetcaster - best Twitter app for Android (IMO) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.tweetcaster&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oYW5kbWFyay50d2VldGNhc3RlciJd
Netflix:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uZXRmbGl4Lm1lZGlhY2xpZW50Il0.
Whatsapp - lets you chat to friends via data instead of SMS. It uses the contacts in your phone to find friends who also have the app. It is also multiplatform:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53aGF0c2FwcCJd
Tiny Flashlight - lets you use your phone's flash LED(s) as a flashlight:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devuni.flashlight&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kZXZ1bmkuZmxhc2hsaWdodCJd
IMDB:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imdb.mobile&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pbWRiLm1vYmlsZSJd
Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
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Thanks, the Go Launcher does make more sense for the home screen.
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Thanks for the links. I'm checking out GO Launcher EX now.
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Go Launcher is great. It fixed the only thing I didn't like about my phone - the ugly/annoying UI that Motorola had put on the homescreen.
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Latest version of Swiftkey (isn't actually out yet) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKVYhv8MO9Y
THEY'RE FINALLY INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE SPACEBAR.
Also, holy shit - auto space correction :o
Edit: It's also going to provide a backup service so it remembers everything it's learned when you get a new phone or what ever
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Schweet!
Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally! :D
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Schweet!
Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally! :D
I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
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I haven't gotten a Gingerbread update for my Wildfire since I bought it a year ago. I guess it won't be released for them anyway.
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I haven't gotten a Gingerbread update for my Wildfire since I bought it a year ago. I guess it won't be released for them anyway.
Cool,another Wildfire owner,thought I was the only one. Were you able to overcome the memory issues?
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Schweet!
Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally! :D
I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
Nexus S is a Samsung. :P
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Schweet!
Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally! :D
I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
I believe most of their updates are not over-the-air but done through the Kies (or whatever it's called) software they have.
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Schweet!
Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally! :D
I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
Nexus S is a Samsung. :P
Yea I know that but google does the development for the nexus line where as with the Galaxy S phones that are shipped to cell providers (ATT, T-Mobile, Verizon) for the states, those updates are provided via Samsung.
Schweet!
Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally! :D
I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
I believe most of their updates are not over-the-air but done through the Kies (or whatever it's called) software they have.
Yes I know, Samsung still never updated there phones, they promise an update and then failed to deliver, froyo was late 6 or 7 months from the time I purchased my Galaxy S, then came the promises for gingerbread which never materialized, now you can only get gingerbread if you have a 4g Galaxy S. In fact by the time froyo was fianlly released gingerbread had been out for a few months.
It's why I'm so hesitant buying a Galaxy II, even though they are great phones Samsung's support is complete shit, so if I do get a GSII it'll be a nexus phone from canada (since Verzion is the only provider that sells the nexus in the states at the time and I'm a T-Mobile customer so I can't use a CDMA network phone) since it'll have ICS already on it and google always does a great job updating.
Sorry for my Samsung rant :(
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Well, Galaxy S II is definitely getting ICS.
I'd personally wait for the S III though which is rumoured to have some insanely good specs.
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I haven't gotten a Gingerbread update for my Wildfire since I bought it a year ago. I guess it won't be released for them anyway.
Cool,another Wildfire owner,thought I was the only one. Were you able to overcome the memory issues?
What memory issues are you talkin about Willis?
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Well, Galaxy S II is definitely getting ICS.
I'd personally wait for the S III though which is rumoured to have some insanely good specs.
I don't really think my current Galaxy can make it :( but I probably will wait until it finally start becoming inoperable.
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If you don't have it already, go download Music Volume EQ now!
It has made anything I listen to come alive, even through bad headphones or ones that are not EQ'ed to my liking.
Alhough it uses compression with the Virtualizer setting it seems, this is the first time I can EQ music without distortion. This application will make it hard to switch to iOS when this phone dies...it's that good!
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Soooooooo I think I'm going to take a trip to tablet town. I get the feeling that certain tabs have enough power/features now for me to get something out of it (ie its not just a portable multimedia player). Naturally, I'm going down the Android route (have an S2, and I can't stand the lack-of-customisation in iOS).
My question is this: I have my eye on an ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG, largely because a) its well priced, b) its 3G-enabled and c) I like the idea of having the keyboard and ports. Do ye, android watchers, think its a good buy?
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I finally ditched my HTC Wildfire yesterday and bought a Samsung Galaxy Xcover. Bigger screen, better resolution, feels like a slightly faster phone overall.
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Soooooooo I think I'm going to take a trip to tablet town. I get the feeling that certain tabs have enough power/features now for me to get something out of it (ie its not just a portable multimedia player). Naturally, I'm going down the Android route (have an S2, and I can't stand the lack-of-customisation in iOS).
My question is this: I have my eye on an ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG, largely because a) its well priced, b) its 3G-enabled and c) I like the idea of having the keyboard and ports. Do ye, android watchers, think its a good buy?
I fully support the Transformer, I have both a Transformer and an iPad and when it comes to work related stuff I always go with my transformer.
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I finally ditched my HTC Wildfire yesterday and bought a Samsung Galaxy Xcover. Bigger screen, better resolution, feels like a slightly faster phone overall.
Funny, I ditched my Wildfire last week for an LG Optimus Elite, love the thing. You didn't seem to hate your Wildfire like I did mine though.
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No I didn't actually hate it, I just wanted to upgrade it to one with bigger screen.
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Couldn't stand mine, so little on board memory.
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Posting from my galaxy tab 7.0 2. Not the biggest or fastest tab but I effing love it
Couldn't stand mine, so little on board memory.
I know right?
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Review of the Nexus 7 tablet:
https://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/
Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) review:
https://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/android-4-1-jelly-bean-review-a-look-at-whats-changed-in-googl/
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Cool, id like a tablet but it would really just be a toy for me and since my phone performs all the same functions just at a smaller screen, I can't justify the spending of even 200 bucks.
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I'm knocking around upgrading to unlimited data, and I have a couple of questions. Is there a web browser that doesn't suck? I can't stand using the internet on my phone, due mostly to the screen size. What do people use for streaming music? Cost? Anybody got any intel on how bandwidth intensive streaming music is? Same as DL'ing an mp3?
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I use Chrome. The shared bookmarks/history between my PC and phone is nice. For music, I use Spotify Premium. $10 a month, which lets me store my Spotify playlists on my phone (even the ones locally stored on my PC) so I can listen to everything I want without having to stream anything. BeyondPod for my podcast manager.
My GSIII has more or less completely replaced my iPod.
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Thanks.
Anybody here have any experience with wifi-calling? What's the lowdown on that? I'm considering a pre-paid plan that only includes 100 minutes. Shouldn't be a problem, but if half my calls are via wifi, it's definitely not an issue.
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I use Play Music for the music streaming, I don't know how bandwidth intensive it is but it works very well on T-Mobile's HSPA+
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Thanks.
Anybody here have any experience with wifi-calling? What's the lowdown on that? I'm considering a pre-paid plan that only includes 100 minutes. Shouldn't be a problem, but if half my calls are via wifi, it's definitely not an issue.
Watch out for the provider tho, for example I have T-Mobile and if I had minutes (I don't I'm on unlimited) I'd still get minutes used while wi-fi calling against my account so if I'm tunneling through the T-Mobile network (not using Skype, Viber, or Google Voice) then I get minutes counted from my T-Mobile account.
wi-fi tunneling is cool though, going to europe I can put in my tmobile sim car and call home from my local us number if I'm connected to a wi-fi network, also free texts as well.
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That sucks. Why even bother with it then? Seems like the only reason you'd want to use it is to avoid using your minutes.
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Yea it is really useful, my apartment is like a bunker for example, absolutely zero reception but since I have wifi in my home I just turn on my wifi tunneling and get all my texts and calls like normal.
Most carriers won't allow you to use it without using minutes. There might be something with google that you could hook up but I haven't looked into it.
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So i've finally decided to cave and get a smartphone. I bought a used HTC Inspire and will be setting it up with straight talk using an "AT&T" sim card. I'm pretty sure it has Android 2.3.3 on it, which I'll keep, but my friend is already trying to get me to use cyanogenmod. I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time screwing with it over the next few weeks.
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I have an HTC Incredible. Lately, at almost 2:00am to the second, it will restart itself over and over again. It scared the shit outta me to wake up from a dead sleep to that robotic "DROID" voice. I searched the web and there are many instances of the same thing happening but no real cure. I asked the tech guys at Verizon and said they never heard of such a thing. Weird. Other than that, I love my Droid.
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I just ordered me a Droid Razr Maxx HD. It should be here in a few days. :metal I'm pretty excited seeing as my DroidX is a solid 25 months old at this point.
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Whats different between the Razr Maxx and the Razr Maxx HD? I have the Razr Maxx and while I very much like it, and the battery life, I don't think I'll be another Motorola phone. I will go back to Samsung on my next phone.
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Whats different between the Razr Maxx and the Razr Maxx HD? I have the Razr Maxx and while I very much like it, and the battery life, I don't think I'll be another Motorola phone. I will go back to Samsung on my next phone.
More storage, larger screen, faster processor, longer battery life, etc..
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Razr Maxx HD comes in today :metal
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First post using my new phone. This thing feels a decade ahead of my DroidX. I can believe the power in my hand right now. 4GLTE is fast as fuck!
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Wow, I even read the post faster!!!!
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Just got a rokform case for my GS3, liking it so far, great to mount on my motorcycle when I need my phone as a gps.
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So my galaxy tab 2 just updatednto Jellybean.... I just got used to ICS. Lol first world problems
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So my galaxy tab 2 just updatednto Jellybean.... I just got used to ICS. Lol first world problems
Mega bump, lol!
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Hey, a very timely bump too. Made me check my Toshiba 10 for the update, and there it was waiting for me. Downloading now :caffeine:
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Hrmm I need to check if Jellybean is out for my S3
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I dropped my phone in the snow over the weekend and since then it concluded it was charging all the time, without the cable in it :lol
Well, I have insurance so they just sent me a replacement Galaxy Nexus. Of course it's a fresh reinstall, so I figured I'd unlock+root the phone and install Cyanogen Mod 10.1, which is Android 4.2.
Pretty sweet, because Verizon (I think) just stopped development on the phone. I very much doubt they will ever go up to 4.2.
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I think that's one area where Apple has a significant advantage over Android. Apple still has its share of fragmentation, but not nearly on the level as Android. When an iPhone needs an update, it's done through Apple directly, whereas Android updates need to filter through the carriers first.
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In this particular case it's definitely Verizon's fault though. When you release a "Nexus" phone as a carrier, you essentially commit to releasing the newest Android release whenever Google releases it. Worked marvelously with T-Mobile, but Verizon managed to do one update, and by now they're 4 Android releases behind.
Once my contract is over I will switch carriers, that's for sure.
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I agree, I had an HTC Thunderbolt from Verizon, which was the first 4G phone on the network. Support dropped rather quickly on that as well. I have an iPhone 5 now, but I still prefer Verizon over the other networks. In my area, it really is the fastest and most consistent. A 19% company discount and grandfathered unlimited internet are two things I really don't want to lose.
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:bump:
Looking for cheap (no more than $100) Android tablet for my mother. It doesn't need to be fast.. all she does is check facebook and play various puzzle games... I know almost any cheap tablet would do... I just don't want something that will completely shit out on her in a month.
any ideas?
The only criteria is it has to be at least 7inch... wifi (fuck 3g)... and be able to run GooglePlay... and preferably run 3.0 +
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I downloaded the Talkatone app in anticipation of a trip to Mexico. I will attempt to send and recieve calls with my SIM card removed and see how well it works (assuming the hotel has wifi). I tried it at home, and wasn't able to recieve calls, but I could send them. We'll see how it goes.
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I just ported my Verizon number over to Google Voice, which also means that I'm cancelling my contract with VZ. Good riddance, what a sucky provider they are.
My plan now is to get a T-Mobile data-only plan (no voice) for $40/mo, and then use the data connection to make calls with my Google Voice number. Should be interesting.
Regarding cost, of course I get hit with an early termination fee by VZ, but because I'm currently shelling out $100/mo to Verizon, I actually end up saving money because the new thing will be so cheap.
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Let me know how that goes rumborak. Google voice has dropped service a few times while trying make a call or during calls.
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Hmmm that sounds really interesting. Definitely let us know how it works. I have no problems with my Verizon service byat 78 a month... if it dropped to 40, that would be big savings.
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What app will you be using for the data calling? I've used free apps for that purpose (talkatone and GrooveIP), and the call quality was pretty shoddy. I would imagine (or hope) the paid apps are better.
Also, I wasn't aware of data-only plans. I suppose this is the same as what is used in tablets.
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I've used GrooveIP (paid) over Wifi, and the voice quality and latency were pretty good, better than cellphone calls. So, that's at least my plan.
So, now I'm sitting here with my shiny HTC 1 (which is pretty awesome) and am waiting for Google Voice to finish porting. Exciting!
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Can you integrate that with the native dialer, or do you have to go through the grooveIP app for all calls?
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It integrates with the native dialer, to the extent that once you hit the "call" button it asks you whether you want to use GrooveIP or the cellphone network.
BTW, configured it yesterday, and it works pretty awesome so far. I can receive calls to my regular number as if I was connected to a regular cell network. $40/mo, with a company discount of 15%. :metal
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Not bad. Is there a contract? I use Straight Talk with mine. Pretty good price for unlimited* everything. I pay $46.20 a month with taxes, etc.
* I hear a lot about ST unlimited not really being limited, but I rarely exceed 1GB/month, and I havent had any nastygrams or throttling of service from them. I suppose the real heavy users might actually push ST's capricious terms and limits, but it's been fine for me. Their customer service is atrocious, however.
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Wow, I even read the post faster!!!!
That's because he left a couple of letters out.
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Skype apparently has been bought by Microsoft, with the effect that their Android app is in complete shambles. So, next experiment, Talkatone + Google Voice. Talked to my mom in Germany today, voice quality was pretty good and latency too.
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Have you tried out Vibr? It worked pretty well for me the few times I've used it.
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I had Viber installed before I went for Talkatone. Problem with Viber is, you can't call landline or cellphone numbers, can you?
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Had a factory reset done on my phone today because the camera stopped working. It worked after that for a short while. I will take it back later this week for a replacement.
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I had Viber installed before I went for Talkatone. Problem with Viber is, you can't call landline or cellphone numbers, can you?
Ohh that's right, I completely forgot, sorry about that.
Side note: I just got my galaxy s4!
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Sweeet, that it one very good phone as well. I played around with the eye detection the other day, was pretty cool.
I rooted my HTC One yesterday and installed CyanogenMod with Android 4.2.2. That HTC Sense stuff was just starting to annoy me.
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So I just ordered a Samsung Galaxy S4 that hopefully will arrive sometime this week. Pretty excited.
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I just went through and cleaned out and formatted all my contacts. In the process, I learned how Google's contacts are organized, as well as the difference between "My Contacts" and "Other Contacts". I was confused why there were duplicate contacts in the "Other Contacts" list, but I realized that when you send your phone contacts to Google, they all go here.
I am considering deleting all phone contacts, so there is no chance of dumping all these poorly formatted contacts into my Google list.
Is there any reason why this might be a bad idea?
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I'd make a backup before deleting anything, but I have used Google for handling all my mail, contacts, and calendars. It's made jumping between iOS, Android, and PC seamless, as all I have to do is sign into my account and it's all there. No more, "I lost my contacts, send me your numbers!".
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I had Viber installed before I went for Talkatone. Problem with Viber is, you can't call landline or cellphone numbers, can you?
Ohh that's right, I completely forgot, sorry about that.
Side note: I just got my galaxy s4!
Nice, what's your opinion so far? Because I just ordered one.
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I'd make a backup before deleting anything, but I have used Google for handling all my mail, contacts, and calendars. It's made jumping between iOS, Android, and PC seamless, as all I have to do is sign into my account and it's all there. No more, "I lost my contacts, send me your numbers!".
Thing is, every contact in my phone is duplicated in Google. So the only backup necessary would be for Google contacts. I can't see a problem, but just want to be safe.
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I'd make a backup before deleting anything, but I have used Google for handling all my mail, contacts, and calendars. It's made jumping between iOS, Android, and PC seamless, as all I have to do is sign into my account and it's all there. No more, "I lost my contacts, send me your numbers!".
Thing is, every contact in my phone is duplicated in Google. So the only backup necessary would be for Google contacts. I can't see a problem, but just want to be safe.
Gotcha. I don't think you would lose your Google contacts if you deleted your phone contacts (that were used to seed Google's list). Like you said, backing up Google (from a PC, so you can export a file) wouldn't be a bad idea.
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So I cleared my phone contacts, and backed up google with a .csv on my computer at home as well as in Google Docs. I think I am covered.
Also, what does "HOME" mean in the status bar right after unlocking? It goes away after a few seconds.
(https://imageshack.us/a/img844/1719/8ypi.jpg)
I sometimes see "HOME" on the screen of an incoming call, too. I once answered it, thinking it was Home calling (my parents), but I didn't notice the number and it was some solicitation call.
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Anybody know a non-super-complex way to run iOS apps on Android?
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I upgraded to Kit Kat today and not sure how I feel about it. All I know is, I keep getting a notification that says "Message not sent" It's referring to three messages out of the thousands upon thousands I've sent over the last year. I can't even find in the threads which messages the phone is talking about. Please advise.
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My current phone probably won't get the upgrade, but hoping to land a S5 this week.
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I got the S5 and I love it. So much better than my Razr Maxx.
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I got the S5 and I love it. So much better than my Razr Maxx.
I've have the Razr Maxx HD for about 18 months now with no case or screen protection. I have to give the thing credit where credit is due. My battery still lasts the better part of two days, and it's still shockingly fast. No complaints here.
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I got the S5 and I love it. So much better than my Razr Maxx.
I've have the Razr Maxx HD for about 18 months now with no case or screen protection. I have to give the thing credit where credit is due. My battery still lasts the better part of two days, and it's still shockingly fast. No complaints here.
Oh the battery is fantastic. Thats the only thing I miss about my old phone. I dont know how the HD compares to the regular Maxx, I liked it a lot when I first got it, but the phone was really frustrating to work with it by the end of my 2 year contract so the S5 felt like such a better phone and in reality, is a better phone minus the battery life.
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S5 ordered, picking it up next Tuesday. Very excited since this is the first time Virgin has had a front run phone available in the US.
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Did anyone wlse download the KitKat update and have their text message format change? Mine is hideous now.
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How does everyone feel about the Motorola Moto E and Moto G? They seem to be getting good attention, and they cost less than the used phone I bought about a year and a half ago. Either that, or I buy a friend's old Nexus 4. Lack of 4G and camera flash don't bother me.
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Did anyone wlse download the KitKat update and have their text message format change? Mine is hideous now.
GO SMS Pro is awesome, provided you find a free theme to apply.
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Ooh, just got Android 4.4.3! Had been a long time since an Android update.
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Ooh, just got Android 4.4.3! Had been a long time since an Android update.
Your thoughts?
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I think it's actually mostly bug fixes. The dialer has new colors, but other than that I haven't seen much difference.
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I had Cyanogenmod for a while, but the S4 feature loss and the plain layout kinda made it "meh" for me. Put the stock Sprint S4 4.4.2 back on. Feels good, man.
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I had bought my HTC One straight from HTC back in the day, with the whole HTC Sense stuff on it. When the Google Play Edition came out I put that one on; so much cleaner.
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Just got a Moto G with 4.4.4, replacing my HTC Inspire with 2.3.5. Huge difference between versions. Also, the Moto G has a very basic setup with no "skins" or other proprietary UI's, which I like. Mostly, I love the battery life. After 52 hours on battery and my normal use, the battery life was still ~45%. My HTC barely lasted until the afternoon before dipping below 20%.
I have very few apps on this phone, as I want to keep is uncluttered, however I would like a full page month-view calendar widget. The Google widget only shows "agenda" view, and I don't see an option to change this.
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Really loving my Galaxy 5S right now. It's my second wife.
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Jasc,
for calendar I recommend the "Pure Grid calendar". When you activate what they call "timelines", it looks like this:
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/rumborak/_20140922_175806_zps0rikpuda.jpg) (https://smg.photobucket.com/user/rumborak/media/_20140922_175806_zps0rikpuda.jpg.html)
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Really loving my Galaxy 5S right now. It's my second wife.
This, makes my work iPhone 5 seem like a piece of junk.
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Man, I want some announcement regarding Android L (5.0)!
HTC supposedly said they will release the new Android version a few weeks after Google officially releases it.
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Woot, apparently October 16th is likely the release day for Android L!
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Woot, apparently October 16th is likely the release day for Android L!
I hope they drop it for the S4. I'm not due for an upgrade until March.
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Looks like it will be available for my first gen. Moto G.
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I wonder how much they can do for my HTC One M7 in terms of battery power. I've had it for a year and a half now, and battery power is noticeably dropping. I hope they did a good job with Project Volta.
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I'm salivating over the new Droid Turbo. Seeing as my Droid Razr HD Maxx has made it two years without a case, I'm really excited for this release.
(https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/large/public/article_images/2014/10/motorola-droid-turbo_0.gif?itok=fsiCV8VG)
On the inside, the Droid Turbo boasts some beastly specs — a 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 5.2-inch Quad HD (2560x1440) resolution display (that's an insane 565 pixels per inch). Around the back there's a 21-megapixel camera with 4K video recording capabilities and Dual LED flash. That's in addition to Motorola camera features like Quick Capture and video highlights that we've seen on the Moto X.
That's all powered by a 3,900mAh battery, which is claimed will keep the Turbo humming for 48 hours of use. As it's done with the Moto X, Motorola continues to push charging time as a differentiator, and the Droid Turbo will get 8 hours of use from a charge of just 15 minutes from the bundled Motorola Turbo Charger, it's claimed. What's more, a wireless charging back is included for hassle-free charging.
:hefdaddy :hefdaddy
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That's a nice phone, dang.
BTW, supposedly big announcement today by Google.
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That's a nice phone, dang.
BTW, supposedly big announcement today by Google.
New Nexus line perhaps?
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Looking forward to seeing the official name for Android L
Lemon Drop?
Lollipop?
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Wow, didn't expect the Android TV/gaming thing.
And yeah, Lollipop! I wonder how long it will take for my M7 to be updated.
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Motorola announced that its 1st and 2nd gen Moto G and and Moto X, Moto G LTE and Moto E are getting the update. I have the Moto G w/ LTE, which has fantastic battery life, but I'm wondering if upgrading to 5.0 would end up using more resources and depleting my battery more quickly.
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Exactly the opposite actually. For Lollipop they had a sub project called "Project Volta", which looked at reducing battery consumption wherever possible.
So, supposedly with the new update you will get more battery life, not less.
(https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/111.001.jpg)
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I read something about that, but thought it might have been designed for the new hardware being shipped with 5.0. I understand there is always some compromise when writing software for numerous platforms, and thought "project volta" might have been designed with new hardware in mind.
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Exactly the opposite actually. For Lollipop they had a sub project called "Project Volta", which looked at reducing battery consumption wherever possible.
So, supposedly with the new update you will get more battery life, not less.
(https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/111.001.jpg)
My Razr HD Maxx had amazing battery. It'd go two days with moderately heavy use before needing a charge. Ever since the last Android update, I need a charge after about 12 hours. The phone almost gets too hot to hold and the battery will tank even if I don't use it. Something is running in the background and I have no idea what.
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Have you looked in Settings under Battery? Android actually tells you what consumes the most battery.
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Have you looked in Settings under Battery? Android actually tells you what consumes the most battery.
Yeah. It just says Android OS 65%
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Oh, wow. There's definitely something off. For me the screen is the biggest offender, with Android itself just using 8%.
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I noticed a similar thing on a coworker's phone when he was complaining about poor battery life. I showed him my battery utility, which displays what is using power, and his only showed Android OS at ~85%. Mine is 6%.
Here is what mine looks like:
(https://i62.tinypic.com/ru78qp.png)
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Just had a red Turbo put on hold for me tomorrow :metal
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So anyone else have an S4 with the 4.4.4 update? My battery life started to decrease dramatically when I updated a few weeks ago. It's annoying.
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What does your battery stats say?
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So anyone else have an S4 with the 4.4.4 update? My battery life started to decrease dramatically when I updated a few weeks ago. It's annoying.
Mine did. I discovered that location services were now turned on under the settings even though my widget didn't reflect them being on (sneaky bastards). Facebook, Google, and a bunch of other things were tracking me full time. I manually turned that off and my battery life went back to normal.
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What does your battery stats say?
(https://i60.tinypic.com/e9axdl.png)
Funny because it doesn't look like much is being used. My screen is usually set to half brightness and I haven't used my phone much this this morning. (ignore bluetooth being on. I accidentally it it as I was trying to remember how to screen cap. lol fat fingers...)
So anyone else have an S4 with the 4.4.4 update? My battery life started to decrease dramatically when I updated a few weeks ago. It's annoying.
Mine did. I discovered that location services were now turned on under the settings even though my widget didn't reflect them being on (sneaky bastards). Facebook, Google, and a bunch of other things were tracking me full time. I manually turned that off and my battery life went back to normal.
I noticed that when it updated and turned it all off manually. I just turn it on once in a while now (Usually "powersaving") when I need to use my GPS.
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Check what apps are currently running.
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Lollipop for the Nexus 7 leaked, just installed it. Sweet!
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Nice!
I'm loving this new Droid Turbo. This thing is a freaking monster.
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Ooh, supposedly they will start pushing Lollipop for the HTC One (Google Play Edition) devices tomorrow!
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So....
Any of you have water damage experience? My phone (s4) was 8 feet down in the marina for like 40 minutes. It spend 24 hours in rice. When I put the battery in or plug it in w/out battery, the green "fully charged, please unplug" led light comes on. I am going to attempt to pull it apart and clean the boards and what not.
I've watch videos... so now I am a pro.
Ugh
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Alright, DTF. My dad is getting a cheapo Android tablet for Christmas, and I need to set it up for him before he gets it, because he's technologically retarded, but I've never owned an Android device. So far I've done a quick run through of the settings, and disabled a bunch of the preloaded apps.
Any quick tips? Things I need to know, good apps for browser, media player, maximizing battery, I don't know. It's only going to be used for basic stuff, but I want it set up simple enough for a technological toddler to use.
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Alright, DTF. My dad is getting a cheapo Android tablet for Christmas, and I need to set it up for him before he gets it, because he's technologically retarded, but I've never owned an Android device. So far I've done a quick run through of the settings, and disabled a bunch of the preloaded apps.
Any quick tips? Things I need to know, good apps for browser, media player, maximizing battery, I don't know. It's only going to be used for basic stuff, but I want it set up simple enough for a technological toddler to use.
It probably comes with Chrome for a web browser. If not, I'd recommend throwing that on there. You might also want to make a bunch of organized folders for him. I'd try and organize some preloaded folders for him. For example, I have a Media folder with the apps for Youtube, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, etc. I have a News folder with the apps for Huffington Post, Fox News, CNN Money, CNN, etc. I have a utility folder with all my banking/bill stuff in it. Maybe you could preload a bunch of digital pictures and make him some galleries he can browse through.
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It has a generic looking browser. I wasn't sure if the default Android browser was Chrome, but it's just called browser, in which case I'll add that manually.
I'll look into some folders, although I'm not sure if it would just confuse him. I'm not sure he'll have enough on there to warrant many (we don't have/use any of the paid services), but it might make it neater. I'll tinker with that.
I was going to stick some music and maybe a few episodes of TV shows on there for him, so something for that would be nice.
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Folders probably aren't necessary if he isn't going to have a shit-ton of apps. Android devices have multiple desktops you can swipe between if he has enough to need more than one desktop (or he wants to add widgets). But I'm guessing that won't be necessary.
I'd say Chrome is required, much better than the barebones default browser (which IIRC is just Chrome stripped of a bunch of things). Then get him the apps for any popular sites he uses, such as Facebook and Youtube, as the apps are generally much better than using the browser to view them. Try and think of any websites he frequents and see if there's an app for it, or ask him.
There's probably a store app on there from the manufacturer, but make sure the Google Play store is on there and accessible if it isn't already. Google Play is the main Android store where all the good stuff is. It's not just for paid apps despite being a store, all the free stuff is on there too. If your dad wants to get apps or games himself, Google Play is where he goes to get them. Even if he doesn't, it's where you will want to go to get them for him. ;)
As far as music and movie players go, can't help you there. I've set up Android tablets for family members too, and they've all just used the default Android apps for those things even if I went and downloaded other apps. The default ones tend to be much simpler and lack a lot of the bells and whistles downloaded apps have - but the simplicity of the default apps makes them easier to use.
Edit: The battery indicator is kind of small, you might want to get a widget to put on the desktop that is more obvious. There's about a hundred or so of the things, just grab something that doesn't look like crap. :lol
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Thanks, I knew most of that stuff. I'm just setting up a Google account now to get apps (don't want to use my own Google account on it, heaven knows what he'd manage to screw up for me :lol ).
It's already got Youtube and the streaming apps for all of the Aussie TV networks preloaded, which I'll leave on there. He doesn't use any social media stuff, just basic email. He also plays chess all the time, so I'll see which of those looks best for him.
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Anyone have the LG G3? I have a Galaxy S4 now, but I'm thinking of switching over.
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Got my lollipop update, enjoying the schemes a lot.
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No experience with the LG G3 but I didn't just pick up the Note 4 and it's incredible. I love the new gorilla glass screen.
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No experience with the LG G3 but I didn't just pick up the Note 4 and it's incredible. I love the new gorilla glass screen.
Well, the Note 4 is 300 bucks with a contract. The G3 is a dollar. They both have 4K displays and gorilla glass. Apparently the G3 has a phenomenal camera with its laser focus. I'm pretty sure that's what I'm going to nab when I'm eligible in a few days.
I think I'm going to get the tempered glass protector. I just watched a video of a guy abusing the shit out of his phone. He cracked the protector with a hammer, dropped water on it, put a cigarette out on his phone's screen, among other things, and his screen was fine. Impressive stuff.
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Own a Samsung Galaxy S3. Yeah, I know...it's a dinosaur. Seriously contemplating getting an HTC when my contract expires in July. Dual speakers FTW!
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So after getting my hands on the demos of both the G3 and Note 4, I decided to go with the Note 4. Love it.
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I'm due for a free upgrade on April 1st. I have the Galaxy 4 right now, so I'm debating if I should go for the 5 or try something different. I like to be able to mess with my phone and customize the fuck out of it so that is always a factor. Of course, something that is easily rootable is another factor.
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I'm due for a free upgrade on April 1st. I have the Galaxy 4 right now, so I'm debating if I should go for the 5 or try something different. I like to be able to mess with my phone and customize the fuck out of it so that is always a factor. Of course, something that is easily rootable is another factor.
Why dont you wait for the S6 which should be out soon?
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I'm due for a free upgrade on April 1st. I have the Galaxy 4 right now, so I'm debating if I should go for the 5 or try something different. I like to be able to mess with my phone and customize the fuck out of it so that is always a factor. Of course, something that is easily rootable is another factor.
Why dont you wait for the S6 which should be out soon?
How soon is soon? ;D
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I'm due for a free upgrade on April 1st. I have the Galaxy 4 right now, so I'm debating if I should go for the 5 or try something different. I like to be able to mess with my phone and customize the fuck out of it so that is always a factor. Of course, something that is easily rootable is another factor.
Why dont you wait for the S6 which should be out soon?
How soon is soon? ;D
All we know right now is spring.
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Hey guys, just got an SD card for my phone but apparently there's no way to set it as the default download location for apps. As it is, I'm unable to download any more apps since my internal storage has insufficient memory. Would appreciate some help.
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It's been a while since I did this, so I've no idea if Google removed it from Android as part of their war against SD cards or not. However, you used to be able to move apps from internal memory to SD cards by going into settings and using the Application Manager. Not exactly what you asked, but you could manually move a bunch of apps to the card to make space for new ones.
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It's been a while since I did this, so I've no idea if Google removed it from Android as part of their war against SD cards or not. However, you used to be able to move apps from internal memory to SD cards by going into settings and using the Application Manager. Not exactly what you asked, but you could manually move a bunch of apps to the card to make space for new ones.
That's the thing though. I can't download the apps in the first place because there's not enough space. Is there any thing I can do besides just deleting a bunch of apps I already have?
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The ability to specifically move an app onto SD card went away at some point I think. I used to do it in the 2.x days, but since 4.x on I haven't done so. And since 5.x the SD card has even been merged into the general "phone memory" as I understand it.
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So you're saying that if I upgrade to Lollipop it shouldn't be a problem?
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I just haven't had the problem in a looong time. It may be attributable to Lollipop automatically putting them there, yeah.
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Holy crap I am loving this Note 4 more and more.
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Holy crap I am loving this Note 4 more and more.
Better than the Galaxy phones?
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Holy crap I am loving this Note 4 more and more.
Better than the Galaxy phones?
Yeah. I mean, it basically is a galaxy phone, but bigger, with a stylus, and a 4K display. Probably some other features I haven't gotten around to yet.
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Holy crap I am loving this Note 4 more and more.
Better than the Galaxy phones?
Yeah. I mean, it basically is a galaxy phone, but bigger, with a stylus, and a 4K display. Probably some other features I haven't gotten around to yet.
Then that is something for me to consider when I get my upgrade.
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April 10th
https://www.networkworld.com/article/2890794/android/samsung-hopes-better-looks-more-power-will-make-the-galaxy-s6-a-winner.html
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April 10th
https://www.networkworld.com/article/2890794/android/samsung-hopes-better-looks-more-power-will-make-the-galaxy-s6-a-winner.html
However, this new level of luxury also comes with a few drawbacks: neither of the models are water resistant, have a microSD card slot or a user-replaceable battery.
Wow, that is extremely disappointing. I hope they bring that back for the S7 when it is time for me to upgrade from my s5 because dropping the SD and batterys will make me consider a different phone.
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I feel you on the SD card and removable battery. The Droid line lost those features this time around as well. They must wan't people streaming rather than storing.
Ugh. I don't know why so many people care how sexy or cool their phone looks. It's a communication/life capturing device, not a fashion accessory. They are the ugliest phones out there, but I'm now on my third Droid phone. The two prior to my current one both made it the full two years without a case. They fell in water, hit the ground dozens of time, and neither of them skipped a beat. The only reason I got rid of them was because their CPU didn't have enough snuff to keep up with newer apps. If I'm carrying around a $300 item in my pocket, I need it to take a beating. I would never trade durability for looks, at least not with a smartphone.
This was my girlfriend's third iPhone in 15 months. She dropped it while walking down our front steps. They're concrete steps, but still. What the actual fuck? I feel like I could confidently huck my phone at a wall and not worry about the screen breaking, let alone the entire body deforming.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/520x693q90/661/IONAYP.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/520x693q90/538/BnrW5N.jpg)
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Wow, I can get the cracked screen but the damage to the actual phone itself is disturbing. I've already destroyed two sceens on my S5 in the one year Ive had the phone, but with all the dropping and broken screens, never did damage to the actual base of the phone.
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It might be time for me to consider a different phone. I like the Galaxy phones but maybe I should take a look at a different Samsung model.
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So has anyone else played Monument Valley? It's such a gorgeous, incredibly well thought-out game. Seriously, the box level is one of the most creative video game levels I've ever seen.
Also been playing Color Zen. Such a neat, relaxing puzzle game. And the soundtrack is pure bliss.
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What weather apps do you people use? My last phone was HTC so it had its own weather/clock widget, but now I have a Moto G and I am using Weather Underground. Its pretty good, but sometimes doesn't update the location properly. For example, I was taking the train from Virginia to New Jersey and it was picking up the various places I traveled through, but for several days after I got home it kept thinking I was in Philadelphia. Other times, the notification tray icon doesn't match the widget, and it sometimes requires manual refresh.
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What weather apps do you people use? My last phone was HTC so it had its own weather/clock widget, but now I have a Moto G and I am using Weather Underground. Its pretty good, but sometimes doesn't update the location properly. For example, I was taking the train from Virginia to New Jersey and it was picking up the various places I traveled through, but for several days after I got home it kept thinking I was in Philadelphia. Other times, the notification tray icon doesn't match the widget, and it sometimes requires manual refresh.
I started using Weather Timeline. It's really nice. Can't comment on changing locations, though.
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I used Accu-Weather for a while but I think I'm going to give Weather Underground a try.
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Got another S4 finally. This time I have a life proof case on it. It's the one that like seals around your screen so you can still use your touch screen directly. I wonder how effective this really is...
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Got the HTC One M9 yesterday. My first android phone. Big fan so far.
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I'm seriously considering changing my HTC One M7 for an M9. :lol
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
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I recently got a Sony Z3 compact. I really didn't want a DVD case sized phone which all the flagships seem to be... the Sony is small and still packs the same punch. And has arguably the best SQ for music (and flac playback) which is huge as I love music (and also do it for a living).
So far I love it!
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Got another S4 finally. This time I have a life proof case on it. It's the one that like seals around your screen so you can still use your touch screen directly. I wonder how effective this really is...
As someone who works in retail, I've heard quite a few complaints about sounding muffled to other callers.
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It does. That is the only drawback to this case. I usually have my headset with me... and if not... whoever is talking with me can just deal with it.
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
Get the Droid Turbo. Mine is fantastic. My last two Droids were fantastic. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
Get the Droid Turbo. Mine is fantastic. My last two Droids were fantastic. I promise you won't be disappointed.
I'll look into it. I tried searching out other phones that could be better than the Galaxy 6S but it seems like nothing is really comparing to it. I'll look into the Droid Turbo though.
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
Get the Droid Turbo. Mine is fantastic. My last two Droids were fantastic. I promise you won't be disappointed.
I'll look into it. I tried searching out other phones that could be better than the Galaxy 6S but it seems like nothing is really comparing to it. I'll look into the Droid Turbo though.
I heard the new HTC droid is very good and comparable. My co-worker just got the S6 Edge, I personally don't like it at all. The curved screen kind of messes with my eyes. The quality of the phone is superb though, I would think the normal S6 is really nice, but I really dislike they took away the SD card and removable battery.
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
Get the Droid Turbo. Mine is fantastic. My last two Droids were fantastic. I promise you won't be disappointed.
I'll look into it. I tried searching out other phones that could be better than the Galaxy 6S but it seems like nothing is really comparing to it. I'll look into the Droid Turbo though.
I heard the new HTC droid is very good and comparable. My co-worker just got the S6 Edge, I personally don't like it at all. The curved screen kind of messes with my eyes. The quality of the phone is superb though, I would think the normal S6 is really nice, but I really dislike they took away the SD card and removable battery.
I read that about the SD card and removable battery. I'm not sure if that's enough to sway me from it though. I did want to do something different than a Galaxy phone this time so I'll look into Chino's recommendation and the HTC.
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Just got my upgrade for work. A Galaxy 6S. I love it. The only downfall is that compared to the 5S, the battery life is not as good. I could go almost 2 days without charging. Now one.
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King! :rollin
Galaxy S6.
iPhone 6S.
;D
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Just don't leave it in the bathroom....
*runs away*
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:lol
Oops! Dyslexic I guess.
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King! :rollin
Galaxy S6.
iPhone 6S.
;D
lol it can be confusing, they even look similar now!
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Except for the fact that one still looks like a shitty iPhone
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Except for the fact that one still looks like a shitty iPhone
Keep your apple fanboism out of the android thread!
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Wait... I'm saying the iPhone looks like shit.
I can look at a GS6 and an iPhone 6 and tell the difference. :D
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Oh ok lol the way that was worded made me think you were calling the S6 a shitty looking iphone.
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No.
The iphone 6 looks like a shitty iphone.
The GS6 looks like a piece of art.
Ok not really but I prefer it.
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They look very similar to my eyes, but I have not held two right next to each other to get a good comparison.
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I went from the Galaxy S5 to the I-Phone 4 (not sure which model) to the Galaxy S6 (ARE YOU HAPPY RUMBO?!) :lol
I find the Android set up much more user friendly myself.
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I went from the Galaxy S5 to the I-Phone 4 (not sure which model) to the Galaxy S6 (ARE YOU HAPPY RUMBO?!) :lol
I find the Android set up much more user friendly myself.
Interesting, I always thought the one advantage the iphone had was it was more user friendly since its environment is so contained to the apple ecosystem.
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I think it's a preference. I love my I-Pod but was not pleased with the I-Phone except for the music.
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Yea personal preference, im similar to you, I love my ipad but hated my iphone. I now have two galaxy S5s. My job allowed me to upgrade my iphone 5 to either a galaxyy s5 or an iphone 6 so I went with the phone i love, the S5.
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The battery life on yours is amazing.
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Speaking of battery life, my iPhone 5 battery life is getting worse (purchased on release more than 2.5 years ago) so I'm looking at the S5 to upgrade. I still have unlimited data with Verizon, but supposedly I can have a phone shipped through Best Buy to my house and simply switch the SIM cards (with a nano to micro SIM adapter) and keep my existing plan!
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I'm getting a bonus at work this Friday so I splurged and my new S6 Edge will be delivered today! :caffeine:
EDIT: Fixed small text, no idea how that happened...
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lol awesome, but why the small text?
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
Get the Droid Turbo. Mine is fantastic. My last two Droids were fantastic. I promise you won't be disappointed.
According to the website, it's only with Verizon. I have Sprint still.
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I have my upgrade next week and I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. Do I want to go with another Galaxy or do I want to change it up a bit this time?
Get the Droid Turbo. Mine is fantastic. My last two Droids were fantastic. I promise you won't be disappointed.
According to the website, it's only with Verizon. I have Sprint still.
That's a bummer.
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Alright. Looks like I've hit that age where newfangled technology is confusing and frightening to me. Guess I'll be looking to the youngins to help me out from here on.
Just bought an S4 (it's what I could afford and it's replacing an S-nothin so it's still a solid upgrade). It's an unlocked AT&T phone, which I gather means it's got a fucked up bootloader meant to hamper things. Anyhoo, I want to update it to Lollipop and then get rid of all of the AT&T stuff as well as some of the Samsung stuff. I reckon this means update and then root, right? If I root it does that just get me better access which will allow me to uninstall crap, or will I have to load up a new rom or something? Wouldn't the latter negate updating to Lollipop?
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Android 5.1 update just became available for my Moto G (XT1045). A friend reverted back to 4.4.4 on his Nexus 5 citing slower performance and higher battery consumption. I'm going to take the wait and see approach here.
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Android 5.1 update just became available for my Moto G (XT1045). A friend reverted back to 4.4.4 on his Nexus 5 citing slower performance and higher battery consumption. I'm going to take the wait and see approach here.
Downloading now on my Droid Turbo.
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Android 5.1 update just became available for my Moto G (XT1045). A friend reverted back to 4.4.4 on his Nexus 5 citing slower performance and higher battery consumption. I'm going to take the wait and see approach here.
Downloading now on my Droid Turbo.
I've seen a few bugs already and have had to force reset my phone three times.
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Alright. Looks like I've hit that age where newfangled technology is confusing and frightening to me. Guess I'll be looking to the youngins to help me out from here on.
Just bought an S4 (it's what I could afford and it's replacing an S-nothin so it's still a solid upgrade). It's an unlocked AT&T phone, which I gather means it's got a fucked up bootloader meant to hamper things. Anyhoo, I want to update it to Lollipop and then get rid of all of the AT&T stuff as well as some of the Samsung stuff. I reckon this means update and then root, right? If I root it does that just get me better access which will allow me to uninstall crap, or will I have to load up a new rom or something? Wouldn't the latter negate updating to Lollipop?
Once you've rooted there are various uninstallers you can download to get rid of bloatware. I have an app simply called "Uninstall" that will let me uninstall, well... anything. It lists all the apps on my phone and tells me how vital they are. Here's a screenshot.
(https://i.imgur.com/MNyzANx.png)
As far as your bootloader goes, it shouldn't be too much of an issue - just more steps to work around. You can still flash Touchwiz based roms, but that does mean no CyanogenMod.
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(https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/rA8PIuARdtHEv7YgtMeoHEDIYFY=/1020x0/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3880150/marshall-london-phone-8_3800.0.jpg) (https://www.theverge.com/2015/7/16/8976561/marshall-london-smartphone-images)
https://www.theverge.com/2015/7/16/8976519/marshall-london-android-smartphone
Although it wouldn't make sense since I never use my phone for music, I would buy this if it were reasonably priced.
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Why dont you use your phone for music?
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Not a good price for those specs, even if the audio turns out to be better than the typical phone output. It does look nice though.
But yeah, I don't use my phone for music either. I have an iPod classic for that, and it does a much better job.
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How does an Ipod classic do a better job than an Iphone? Im curious. I never knew there were people against using a phone for music.
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Yeah, in this day and age, the idea that a phone would do a bad job at playing music is pretty anachronistic. There've been several years of "arms race" in the phone market who can produce the best sound.
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How does an Ipod classic do a better job than an Iphone? Im curious. I never knew there were people against using a phone for music.
I think the sound sucks on all iPhones/iPods I've had or heard, but the iPhones didn't sound any worse than than the iPods for sound quality. The sound chips are probably the same or very similar. Get some decent earbuds/headphones to replace the stock ones, and it's all the same.
I think the Marshall smartphone will be extremely niche. I'm sure it sounds better than most smartphones, but the average person doesn't care for sound quality these days, enough to buy a specialized phone for it. People use their phones for music simply for convenience.
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The phone itself will just be a stock phone with a different skin on it. Marshall creates headphones, not smartphones.
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The phone itself will just be a stock phone with a different skin on it. Marshall creates headphones, not smartphones.
They won't be creating a bit of the hardware themselves, but it's possible that whoever is manufacturing it is using a better sound chip, as it does claim higher quality audio processing. For all I know a bunch of Android phones also have the same chip though. Don't know.
Meh, I'll stick to my PC for better audio quality than any portable device.
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I use my S5 and have it loaded with 40GB of music. I've never had sound quality issues. Are there better ways to listen to music? sure if you aren't mobile, but I am not so sure of what hand held music player is better than the top smart phones (without doing any research, I had just never heard of this concept that a phone's audio isn't good).
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It's 95% about the headphones anyway.
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Why dont you use your phone for music?
Almost all my music listening was in the car, at which time I used an mp3 player, but I have not commuted by car in about 3 or 4 years, so I almost never listen to music these days anyway.
The specs are a bit sub par at that price point, however I think the cool factor makes up for a bit of it. I might buy it at $200, but not at its asking price. I don't care too much for specs anyway; as long as it handles my rather basic needs adequately.
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It's 95% about the headphones anyway.
I use Bose QC15 headphones.
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It's 95% about the headphones anyway.
Agreed. Until the headphone jack doesn't work anymore,like on my S5. Bluetooth headphones just don't have it man.
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It's 95% about the headphones anyway.
I use Bose QC15 headphones.
I used to have a pair of those. QC15's are the best over-ear heaphones for travelling. Their noise cancelling is so great, and they are very comfortable to wear. With mp3's and such, they'll more than get the job done.
However, if you're a hardcore audiophile who wants crazy fidelity from your music, QC15's just won't cut it. They are very bass heavy and the songs can get muddled. For listening at home on my computer, I use Sennheiser HD598's. They open headphones, so definitely not something to take on the road or use with other people around. But for private listening, they are excellent for what they cost. Much better high end and clearer sound than the QC15's, a bit cheaper to boot.
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It's 95% about the headphones anyway.
I use Bose QC15 headphones.
I used to have a pair of those. QC15's are the best over-ear heaphones for travelling. Their noise cancelling is so great, and they are very comfortable to wear. With mp3's and such, they'll more than get the job done.
However, if you're a hardcore audiophile who wants crazy fidelity from your music, QC15's just won't cut it. They are very bass heavy and the songs can get muddled. For listening at home on my computer, I use Sennheiser HD598's. They open headphones, so definitely not something to take on the road or use with other people around. But for private listening, they are excellent for what they cost. Much better high end and clearer sound than the QC15's, a bit cheaper to boot.
Im not an audiophile and the sound on these is very much good enough for me and I do travel and work in a data center which is loud so the noise cancelling is a reason why my company gave them to me. They also gave me Bose A20 headphones which besides being much bulkier, also don't sound as good so I never use them (even though they are ridiculously expensive, but totally not necessary).
It's 95% about the headphones anyway.
Agreed. Until the headphone jack doesn't work anymore,like on my S5. Bluetooth headphones just don't have it man.
Can bluetooth not handle the bitstream necessary? I thought they could or maybe interference? I've been wondering why Bose does not make bluetooth noise cancelling headphones (Sony does, but its not as good) and was thinking if its becasue the sound quality is not as good.
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How does an Ipod classic do a better job than an Iphone? Im curious. I never knew there were people against using a phone for music.
Yeah, in this day and age, the idea that a phone would do a bad job at playing music is pretty anachronistic. There've been several years of "arms race" in the phone market who can produce the best sound.
notsureifsrs.jpg :huh: Here's a list:
- I've heard an iPhone 4S play music through my pretty decent headphones. The iPod sounds better. Can't comment on later iPhone models.
- An iPhone has, at most, 128GB of storage which is not expandable and is shared with the phone's OS, apps (which generally you have a lot of), photos, videos, everything. The classic has 160GB which is almost all available solely for music. IIRC the iPod classic's OS is only about 100MB or so.
- iPhones use more power. Staying connected to a 4G mobile network drains power, the bigger and higher resolution touch screen drains a lot of power, playing music or videos or games on it drains power. Even when it isn't doing anything, it drains power. That and you essentially have to share your normal phone usage with music playback because it's all one device. You have to charge the thing pretty much daily so that it doesn't die. An iPod classic has a smaller battery in comparison, but it requires considerably less power to operate and can go significantly longer between charges even with frequent use. Plus I don't drain my precious phone's battery listening to music every single day.
- Personal preference here, but I think using a touchscreen to navigate a large (100GB+) music library would be a pain in the ass. I like the simplicity of the iPod classic frontend which is just a text list navigated by rotating my finger on a wheel.
The only advantage I personally see to using a phone is that I would have access to apps like Spotify. But I can live without that.
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How does an Ipod classic do a better job than an Iphone? Im curious. I never knew there were people against using a phone for music.
Yeah, in this day and age, the idea that a phone would do a bad job at playing music is pretty anachronistic. There've been several years of "arms race" in the phone market who can produce the best sound.
notsureifsrs.jpg :huh: Here's a list:
- I've heard an iPhone 4S play music through my pretty decent headphones. The iPod sounds better. Can't comment on later iPhone models.
- An iPhone has, at most, 128GB of storage which is not expandable and is shared with the phone's OS, apps (which generally you have a lot of), photos, videos, everything. The classic has 160GB which is almost all available solely for music. IIRC the iPod classic's OS is only about 100MB or so.
- iPhones use more power. Staying connected to a 4G mobile network drains power, the bigger and higher resolution touch screen drains a lot of power, playing music or videos or games on it drains power. Even when it isn't doing anything, it drains power. That and you essentially have to share your normal phone usage with music playback because it's all one device. You have to charge the thing pretty much daily so that it doesn't die. An iPod classic has a smaller battery in comparison, but it requires considerably less power to operate and can go significantly longer between charges even with frequent use. Plus I don't drain my precious phone's battery listening to music every single day.
- Personal preference here, but I think using a touchscreen to navigate a large (100GB+) music library would be a pain in the ass. I like the simplicity of the iPod classic frontend which is just a text list navigated by rotating my finger on a wheel.
The only advantage I personally see to using a phone is that I would have access to apps like Spotify. But I can live without that.
The power argument makes little sense IMO.... everything requires power in electronics including the ipod. I get the storage complaint though, a big reason why I went android for expandable memory. I use a 64GB microsd card only for music.
I have no data or anything to back this up, but I find it hard to believe the ipod vs. iphone argument in sound since they are both made by apple so I assume would be similar. The ipod is a bit older so maybe there is some truth in that apple did things better with the sound quality on those, but I don't know, I wouldn't of thought that.
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The power argument makes little sense IMO.... everything requires power in electronics including the ipod. I get the storage complaint though, a big reason why I went android for expandable memory. I use a 64GB microsd card only for music.
I use the iPod every day, ranging from one album (so about an hour) to maybe three or four (let's say five hours). Unless I'm going somewhere and decide to charge it beforehand, I only plug it in to charge every two weeks or so. I have a USB port in my car but I generally only charge my phone with it, since it needs charging more often.
Even if I were to use my phone only for music, it wouldn't last anywhere near that long, and by using an iPod for music I have more juice on my phone to do phone things. That's what I was getting at. ;)
As for sound quality, I've been told the 5 and 6 model iPhones are better than the 4S (which is the only one I've compared to an iPod, I have an Android phone myself) but I haven't listened to any of them. It could very well be a moot point by now.
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Well I would never buy an Iphone just for music, but if you turned all the extra features off (like phone signal, wifi, no apps) and use it strictly for music playing, I bet you'd get a ton of battery life out of it since that really doesnt consume much battery.
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I've had the S5 for about a year now, but I've been debating between going back to iPhone or getting an S6. I'm waiting to see what Apple releases in the fall to decide for sure, but what do you guys think? There aren't any services I use on my phone that are exclusive to either device, especially now that the new Samsung phones don't have expandable memory or a replaceable battery. I was going to go with the S6, but some things have me wary. For one, the battery on the S6 is less powerful than that on the S5. I've been told this is offset by the new devices more efficient usage of that power; is that true? Also, there is no improvement on the rear-facing camera; I heard that iPhone was going to make a huge upgrade there in their next model.
Any input/recommendations?
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My coworker has the S6, the battery is definitely not as good as the S5. The camera is actually significantly better than the S5. His pictures look amazing on his phone, way better than mine when compared. The screen is also amazing. I really dislike that they took away the removable battery and sd card. That is a big reason why I wouldn't buy an S6. I'm not so sure the iphone is any better though. I really wish Samsung will revert on the S7 cause I will grab that in a heartbeat if thats the case, if not I may consider going HTC for my next phone.
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Until it gets discontinued, I won't buy anything other than the Droid line from Verizon. My Droid X and my Droid Razr Maxx HD both made it the full two years without a case, and my Droid Turbo is a fucking champ.
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I've had the S5 for about a year now, but I've been debating between going back to iPhone or getting an S6. I'm waiting to see what Apple releases in the fall to decide for sure, but what do you guys think? There aren't any services I use on my phone that are exclusive to either device, especially now that the new Samsung phones don't have expandable memory or a replaceable battery. I was going to go with the S6, but some things have me wary. For one, the battery on the S6 is less powerful than that on the S5. I've been told this is offset by the new devices more efficient usage of that power; is that true? Also, there is no improvement on the rear-facing camera; I heard that iPhone was going to make a huge upgrade there in their next model.
Any input/recommendations?
Yes it is. My S6 battery life is not as good as the S5 but I still love the phone.
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Until it gets discontinued, I won't buy anything other than the Droid line from Verizon. My Droid X and my Droid Razr Maxx HD both made it the full two years without a case, and my Droid Turbo is a fucking champ.
My old Droid Razr Maxx (before the HD version) was really solid too, also lasted my full 2 years with no issues. I still have it and bring it to concerts because it records the audio sooooo much better than my S5. Maybe next year when Im good for an upgrade if the S7 dissapoints, ill go the Maxx route again and compare that to the newest HTC. I just am really against not having the SD card. It's very clutch for me.
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I've had the S5 for about a year now, but I've been debating between going back to iPhone or getting an S6. I'm waiting to see what Apple releases in the fall to decide for sure, but what do you guys think? There aren't any services I use on my phone that are exclusive to either device, especially now that the new Samsung phones don't have expandable memory or a replaceable battery. I was going to go with the S6, but some things have me wary. For one, the battery on the S6 is less powerful than that on the S5. I've been told this is offset by the new devices more efficient usage of that power; is that true? Also, there is no improvement on the rear-facing camera; I heard that iPhone was going to make a huge upgrade there in their next model.
Any input/recommendations?
Yes it is. My S6 battery life is not as good as the S5 but I still love the phone.
Thing is, the amount of bloatware on many of those phones has kinda gotten out of control. I have rooted just about every phone I've had, for exactly that reason.
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I did as well be the battery life is still not as good as the S5.
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God, yeah. It's awful. You have three copies of every general app out there. You have like a standard pack of permanent apps from the os, the phone manufacturer, and the carrier. That's a definite benefit from having an iPhone. Only one set of bloatware. :laugh:
Battery life is the #1 concern for me. I'm not sure if it'll ever be possible, but one day I'd like to have a phone that'd be able to survive over an hour of constant data usage. Camera is #2. cramx, you said the camera is significantly better on the S6. What's better about it? All the measurements I can find on websites just state the MP count which is exactly the same.
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Eye test I guess although I thought the camera did have more MP. My coworker and I both take pictures of the same thing, his looks amazing, mine look good. It's pretty noticable. So if the specs are equal, then maybe there is some better software?
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Yeah the pictures on the S6 are amazing. Even when zooming.
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A quick google search came up with this
https://bgr.com/2015/04/14/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s5-camera/ (https://bgr.com/2015/04/14/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s5-camera/)
The Galaxy S6 has a 16-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, both with F1.9 apertures that let in more light than the Galaxy S5’s cameras, thus capturing better selfies and night shots in addition to regular pictures. Launching the camera app is now significantly faster too: 0.7 seconds for the Galaxy S6 compared to 1.3 seconds for the Galaxy S5.
Other useful Galaxy S6 camera features include optical image stabilization, auto HDR mode, improved auto focus (including tracking auto focus) and improved low-light picture and video performance.
There is a youtube video on there that may have more info, but I didnt watch.
The difference is just so noticeable that I assumed the hardware was better, which it may be from that article.
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Oh, yes! That explains it. Thank you for clearing that up!
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no prob, like I said, even my poor eyes could notice the difference so something must have been better (plus its almost standard that the next gen phone has a better camera).
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Are there any phones in the sub $200 range that have good cameras? My wife and I both have the Moto G 4G (XT1045), but the camera is lacking. I don't take many pictures, but she does. Her last phone, the HTC One X had an excellent camera, but it was subsidized by an ATT contract, where we are now on a no contract plan.
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Can anyone recommend a good calculator app? Something with exponential and trig functions like a scientific calculator. There are lots and I'm trying to sift through them all.
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RealCalc
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Wow, and no ads or permissions required! Thanks.
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Yeah, it's the best I've seen.
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Very odd thing happened last night. I have a Samsung S5 android device. I use the basic Chrome browser it comes installed with and have a few bookmarks saved there. Last night, I went into my bookmarks and noticed that somehow, all of the bookmarks from my home computer's Firefox bookmarks list are now in my phone. I absolutely DID NOT tell it to do this. I also try to keep signed OUT of my Google account as much as possible. If I open up Chrome on my phone, there's a "Sign In" link in the upper corner. And I stay signed out of Google on my home computers as well.
Now when I'm at home, I do connect my phone to Wi-Fi to save my data usage, so I suppose there's some way it auto synced to my phone, but I really don't know how that could have happened, as I don't have Firefox installed on my phone. I had it there once, but that was some time ago, long before this happened.
Has this kind of thing happened to anyone?
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That's... strange
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Yeah, that's pretty weird.
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When I installed Chrome on the new computer months ago, I imported all the Firefox bookmarks I had into it. Only thing I can imagine is that SOMEHOW Chrome updated itself from my computer to my phone via my Google account. I still don't know how that's possible, since I do NOT sign into Google from my home computer, but clearly there's a way.
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Google knows all
Im not so sure either, but maybe you accidentally signed it at some point? Why don't you sign in though? Syncing bookmarks is awesome, but then there is the all seeing/knowing google.
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That's exactly why I don't. I have Google settings set to track as little as possible, but I still try to stay out of it, because it IS pretty much all seeing/knowing. Now my Chrome browser on my phone isn't signed into Google, but since all Android phones work off of a Google account, my phone is still signed into it in some fashion. Has to have been some sort of fluke. That's what I'm going to tell myself, anyway.
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As much as giving away a lot of your privacy to google, it's really helpful and makes life a lot easier when you are signed in.
For example, I was looking for directions the other day to get to a bar I have never gone to. I googled the bar on my PC to get some info on it. Get in my car, clip maps and directions and its my #1 option to go and I had never put it into google maps before, but it knew from my PC search a couple hours earlier.
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I get that, there IS probably some improved ease of doing things, but I manage. I don't really see the impact that NOT being signed in has had on me, because I don't really know any different. So fortunately, I don't know what I'm missing, to miss it. :lol
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It's really just some ease when using more than one device linked to google. It's not a really large improvement, just a few things here and there that make me wonder how the heck does it know what I am about to do which is helpful and scary at the same time.
Google is my companies #1 competitor so I shouldn't be supporting them, but I can't help it.
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Imagine all you favorite porn sites you could track on your phone Coz.
Imagine.
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Got none. For all my love of the female form, I stay away from those sites.
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Really, Coz? Those are some of the best comedy sites on the intertubes.
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That's not completely unusual actually. Check your Google Sync settings. There is always something that appears to be harmless but could actually create this problem. All it takes is you logging in one time to create that link. Google is sneaky like that.
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Really, Coz? Those are some of the best comedy sites on the intertubes.
It's one of those vices that people have that create problems in their lives, that they try to extricate themselves from. For some, it's alcohol, for some, it's cocaine. For some, it's that.
That's not completely unusual actually. Check your Google Sync settings. There is always something that appears to be harmless but could actually create this problem. All it takes is you logging in one time to create that link. Google is sneaky like that.
I thought I'd been pretty thorough about my sync settings, but I'm sure something just slipped by. I am almost 100% positive that I haven't signed into Google on my computer lately, but it found some way. Oh well, no biggie, I guess.
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I thought I'd been pretty thorough about my sync settings, but I'm sure something just slipped by. I am almost 100% positive that I haven't signed into Google on my computer lately, but it found some way. Oh well, no biggie, I guess.
Log into your Google account on your computer and go through all of the settings to make sure.
https://www.ehow.com/how_8519870_unsync-google-android.html
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2390059?hl=en
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Excellent. Thanks for the info.
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The days of $600+ phones will soon be over.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/15-day-smartphone-battery-life-oukitel-says-its-android-k10000-just-keeps-on-keeping-on/
(https://zdnet3.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/12/15/b7923543-d5c5-4d3d-ac47-84dc140e8ef7/resize/770xauto/7693ffc918a88dd29f9c6b1e108c5544/oukitel770x343.jpg)
Need a phone with supreme battery life? Chinese smartphone maker Oukitel has released an Android handset with a 10,000mAh battery.
Oukitel, a Chinese smartphone company, promises to blitz the competition with a 10,000mAh battery said to last around 15 days on a single charge. And just in case the headline feature wasn't obvious, Oukitel has dubbed its device 'the K10000' after the battery's specs.
As noted by NDTV, the device is available for pre-order for $240, though the online retailer indicates deliveries are delayed and won't arrive until January 30.
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The build quality could be complete shite though. I've never even heard of Oukitel.
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It looks like the processor will be slow and use minimal power, and probably a dim cheap screen too. The battery life will probably be offset by how long it will take to do anything, plus the lack of ability to run much, and I doubt the build quality would be good. You get what you pay for.
And for how long will the battery manage 15 day runs before it turns to crap? That's the only thing it has going for it.
I have wondered why there haven't been a lot of attempts at a bare basics smartphone with ridiculous battery life though, so hopefully it can push the better manufacturers to find that niche.
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It looks like the processor will be slow and use minimal power, and probably a dim cheap screen too. The battery life will probably be offset by how long it will take to do anything, plus the lack of ability to run much, and I doubt the build quality would be good. You get what you pay for.
And for how long will the battery manage 15 day runs before it turns to crap? That's the only thing it has going for it.
I have wondered why there haven't been a lot of attempts at a bare basics smartphone with ridiculous battery life though, so hopefully it can push the better manufacturers to find that niche.
I have to agree with this. The Chinese make lots of battery chargers that aren't built with the proper specs. They usually do a half-assed job of charging your phone and the charger itself craps out quickly. I would be extremely hesitant to put much hope into this, especially if the specs are inferior.
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I'm not expecting this phone to be that good, but I think it's definitely a sign of things to come.
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It looks like the processor will be slow and use minimal power, and probably a dim cheap screen too. The battery life will probably be offset by how long it will take to do anything, plus the lack of ability to run much, and I doubt the build quality would be good. You get what you pay for.
And for how long will the battery manage 15 day runs before it turns to crap? That's the only thing it has going for it.
I have wondered why there haven't been a lot of attempts at a bare basics smartphone with ridiculous battery life though, so hopefully it can push the better manufacturers to find that niche.
I have to agree with this. The Chinese make lots of battery chargers that aren't built with the proper specs. They usually do a half-assed job of charging your phone and the charger itself craps out quickly. I would be extremely hesitant to put much hope into this, especially if the specs are inferior.
They're also notorious for bypassing basic safety protection to cut costs on their rechargeable batteries.
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I'm not expecting this phone to be that good, but I think it's definitely a sign of things to come.
We can hope someone will build off the mistakes of this device. I'm sure it's possible.
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I'm not expecting this phone to be that good, but I think it's definitely a sign of things to come.
We can hope someone will build off the mistakes of this device. I'm sure it's possible.
I'm still holding out for modular cell phones. I know it's probably a pipe dream, but I'd love to see those come into fruition.
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I'm not expecting this phone to be that good, but I think it's definitely a sign of things to come.
We can hope someone will build off the mistakes of this device. I'm sure it's possible.
I'm still holding out for modular cell phones. I know it's probably a pipe dream, but I'd love to see those come into fruition.
https://www.projectara.com/
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I heard that Samsung's S7 will put back the replaceable battery. Just heard that by word of mouth so no idea if its true, but if so that's a huge plus.
I love my S6 but the battery is easily the worst part. I can't go a full day without charging. Replaceable battery is the best option until there are batteries that can really last although I got a free USB backup charger which is good and compact, but that is just a band aid.
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I got a Verizon Moto E 2nd Gen (https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e_(2nd_gen)-6986.php) for $10 at Best Buy during the black Friday sale and is my first foray into the Android system. It came with Android 5.1 Lollipop and apparently isn't going to get Marshmallow from what I read. Sometimes I marvel at the time we live in where I can get a device that has so much technology in the palm of my hand that allows so many possibilities.
I'm almost made my mind up that I'll be switching to an Android phone once my iphone 6 plus dies. What's holding me back is my new found love for the windows mobile platform, I managed to snag an unlocked Lumia 640 (https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_640_lte-7055.php) for $10 as well at Best Buy. Between the two alternate OSes there isn't a reason to take the WMP other that being a fan boy, as everyone knows the advantages of being part of a mature app system is plenty. However I love the aesthetics of the 640 and find myself constantly going back to it over the Moto E.
That said I think the android eco-system is extremely well built and vast and I like having several choices when buying a phone. I love the notification system and drawer compared to iOS. I just love having so many options compared to the very bland and safe iOS. It's unfortunate I can't root this particular Moto E due to carrier restrictions, I'd have loved to experiment and customize even more from what the base system offers.
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Just got a galaxy core prime, looking for an accurate weather app. So many apps I have tried have the wrong conditions. For example, the app says it's sunny when I look out the window and clearly see that it's not. I'm not concerned with forecasts, mainly what the current weather is in different locations.
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I use the weather underground app. The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't always update time or location. Sometimes I will get home, and it shows my location somewhere between my departure and arrival locations, so I have to go into the app and refresh the location. I don't know when it decides to actually pick up the current location, which it apparently does during my trip. I guess this isn't exactly selling you on this app, but I still use it.
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I think that a lot of weather apps are like that, you need to change the settings to refresh automatically more often to avoid forcing a refresh (since you see something that is not right such as location). Might be the same problem dparrott is seeing where it says it's sunny outside but its not, maybe you just need to refresh?
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Yea I tried that. Last weekend, it was raining outside, weather underground just said it was cloudy. Seems like these weather apps are more concerned with presentation than accuracy.
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Hey...here's a thread that I started!
I recently got the LG G4. Really liking it so far...hoping it gets the Marshmallow update soon though.
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2 questions I have:
Anyone use Google Cardboard and get motion sickness? I just ordered a super cheap kit from ebay and I'm excited to get it but at the same time nervous because I'm very prone to motion sickness.
Also, I'm interested in trying out Android Pay but my phone doesn't have built-in NFC. Would it be possible to do it with NFC tags?
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My brother got google cardboard for christmas. I only played with it for a few minutes and honestly do not understand the point of it. It didn't seem to work so well with the youtube videos I tried, I mean it worked, I just wasn't impressed. I couldn't see myself actually using this, but it's just the beginning of commercial products like this and it's a cheap product.
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Hey...here's a thread that I started!
I recently got the LG G4. Really liking it so far...hoping it gets the Marshmallow update soon though.
I heard either January or February.
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Anyone use One Plus phones? My wife is itching for a new phone and the one plus two seems like a good value*. She is mostly concerned with the camera quality, which is pretty lacking on the Moto G we both have. It's hard to gauge camera quality on phones, since pixel count is not an indicator.
*I remember it was $250 around black friday, but it's now $329. :angry:
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Just getting started with Google Play Music, but hate the look of the app. Anyone know of an app that can stream google music's library? I tried BubbleUPnP, but it's slow and expensive.
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So while on vacation my Samsung Galaxy S6's USB port broke. I freaked out since the next day I was going to drive 5 hours to the Grand Canyon. Made it quickly to the Verizon store with 10% of my battery left. The guy sold me a wireless charger to last the week and that I could try to get a warranty replacement when I get gome. Anyway, the wireless charging is clutch and if you use the fast charge kit it comes with then it charges just as fast as any other method.
Well I had a couple other issues arise with my phone since getting back and apparently my warranty is not going to get me a new phone for these problems and I ended up just buying a S7. I'm really loving this phone. Practically the same as the S6 but faster, nicer, and has the microSD slot again!
Also setting it up was a breeze, put my s6 and s7 back to back and they synced everything.
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I upgraded from my old S4 to an S7 a few days ago, and I'm really satisfied with it.
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I still have the S6. I'd love to try the S7 Edge.
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Just wanted to pop in and say way to go google. I've been using the Nexus 6P since November, after previously using the S2, S3, HTC One, and S5.
While I liked those phones, and each had some nice features, nothing has been all around as great as the 6P. Great build, great camera, pure Android, and no major issues to report. I've never been so happy with a phone. And it's nice having updates and new OS as soon as it's actually out.
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Just getting started with Google Play Music, but hate the look of the app. Anyone know of an app that can stream google music's library? I tried BubbleUPnP, but it's slow and expensive.
What don't you like about the look? I never considered a third party app to stream google music, but it would be interesting to see some of them.
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My S5 finally took a shit (battery port and headphone port down), and I didn't want to dump $600+ on the S7, so I went with the LG stylo2, very pleased so far, especially for $150.
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Got tired of waiting for the Marshmallow OTA for my Note 5 so I manually installed the official build. Works great, and I love it.
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So not sure where to ask this but I'll post it here and the Apple thread. Anyone know why the forum looks so shitty on an Android Chrome? Not going to embed it link's here
https://i.imgur.com/mtXaTXH.png (https://i.imgur.com/mtXaTXH.png)
I have two android devices and looks equally shitty on both. The screenshot above is from a ZTE Zmax 2 using Chrome on 5.1 lollipop and it looks the same on my LG 8.3" VK815 tablet marshmallow 6.0
Compare that to the chrome browser on iOS on my iPhone 6 plus, this is legible.
https://i.imgur.com/CgiHOke.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/CgiHOke.jpg)
Any thoughts? ideas? What do android users do for this forum?
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Actually, my phone is the one place I don't use chrome for this exact reason. I use Dolphin browser instead and it looks just peachy.
Of course then Dolphin went and fucked up with a forced update a bit back that involved some language thingy you had to get. I protested and went to chrome lol
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Faizoff, I've used both Chrome and Firefox on my phone to access the forum and I've never had a problem.
Actually, my phone is the one place I don't use chrome for this exact reason. I use Dolphin browser instead and it looks just peachy.
Of course then Dolphin went and fucked up with a forced update a bit back that involved some language thingy you had to get. I protested and went to chrome lol
Why not the Firefox browser?
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No matter what browser I use on android it looks the same, I'm referring to that extra padding in each cell specially noticeable in the thread title. I have to pinch zoom in to read anything whereas on iOS I don't need to. I tried different scaling option and none of it helps.
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Faizoff, I've used both Chrome and Firefox on my phone to access the forum and I've never had a problem.
Actually, my phone is the one place I don't use chrome for this exact reason. I use Dolphin browser instead and it looks just peachy.
Of course then Dolphin went and fucked up with a forced update a bit back that involved some language thingy you had to get. I protested and went to chrome lol
Why not the Firefox browser?
Firefox still did weird things with the text, where the font size would vary from line to line. Dolphin was the only one that didn't do it.
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I haven't experienced that. Which Android phone do you have? Which OS does it have? It could be a number of things. I think I tried Dolphin once or twice. I use Orfox these days, more for security purposes and it's fast enough that I don't notice the difference.
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I currently have the LG Stylo2 with lollipop, and just recently I had the G5
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Is everything updated to the most recent version?
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Google Pixel is looking pretty sweet. I've been a long time fan of Verizon's Droid line. I had the original Droid, the Droid Razor, and now the Droid Turbo. All three have made it a full two years without a case. It might be time to change it up though.
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That does look nice. The best part about the google phones is getting the new OS as soon as it's released and not having the bloatware most android phones come with.
On a personal note, I don't see myself going away from the Samsung Galaxy line. I'm just way too obsessed with these phones to use something else unless it truly is a huge step ahead.
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The silicon valley bit was great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZB2s3-Q15s
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The silicon valley bit was great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZB2s3-Q15s
I watched this earlier and really liked it, but didn't realize it was referencing the phone. I didn't make that connection, now it's so much better. I also absolutely love that show.
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Just downloaded the Allo app and it's great. The only thing is I'd like to hear what Google Assistant says instead of just reading it but I can't find the option for this. Does anyone know if this is possible or if it's planned for the final release?
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Work in an AT&T store. I will be perfectly fine if I never see a damned Note 7 again. Our system makes returns/exchanges a pain in the ass.
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Well this thread really died.
So at my job, being an Android fanboy, I'm the de facto "Android guy" when someone has a problem with an Android phone. When a customer brings one in for troubleshooting, everyone's response is automatically to turn their head around and see if I'm nearby.
Well apparently it's a legitimate thing now. They're making me what's called a Samsung SME, which stands for "subject matter expert." They're sending me to training in April and there's a good chance I'll get the S8 early for my work phone.
I am excite.
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I forgot about this thread. I've always been an Android guy. As far as people's privacy concerns with Google syncing everything but the CPU heatsink (see what I did there), if you know what you're doing you can alleviate that, too.
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Google Pixel is looking pretty sweet. I've been a long time fan of Verizon's Droid line. I had the original Droid, the Droid Razor, and now the Droid Turbo. All three have made it a full two years without a case. It might be time to change it up though.
I have been using the Nexus 6P since Oct. 2015. Definitely the best all around phone I've ever owned. I was excited to hopefully get the Pixel, but was disappointed with the price for the XL + max storage. With that all and the protection it ends up being like $900. I've been waiting for a price drop but it never came. So now I look forward to the Pixel 2. The three things that would make it a strong buy, even at a slightly higher base price would be water resistance/proofing, expandable storage, and stereo speakers. Rumor has it that the stereo jack is being removed in 2 however, and that's a strike against if true.
As someone who owned the Galaxy 2, 3, and 5, if I decide not to splurge on the Pixel 2 I may very well check out the Galaxy 8.
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I love my Pixel. Best phone I've ever used, and I love being off contract as well. Curious how the Pixel 2 will be. I've personally never been a fan of Samsungs, but again it's all about the preference.
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The Galaxy S8 looks beautiful. Im still paying off my S6 (even though I have an S7 which is paid off) but I can see myself upgrading to the S8 once my payments are done and then selling my S7 this summer.
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Who got their Nougat update? I'm exploring it now and seeing what little hacks I can do with it. So far, I love it. Maybe I'll post some of them here. I love getting these updates. Last week there was an Ubuntu update, though it was rather tame. This week, Android.
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I have a Nexus 6P and opted into the Beta program, so I'm getting close to Android O at this point :lol
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I always wanted to check that out but I would just ignore it after a couple of weeks. Too much going on right now. I think I opted in for the beta for the Facebook app and never remember to actually pay attention to the glitches.
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Nougat seems to have killed the fast charging on my Note 5. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
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Not necessarily saying this is happening in your case, but I'll make the comment that a lot of times people will blame the OS when it's actually some rogue apps that drain the battery. Successive Android releases have gotten better and better at not draining battery.
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I'd reboot the phone, see what apps are using the most juice, and see if it's something that can be removed altogether or removed from automatically starting up.
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I've tried all the obvious stuff and every other thing I can think of. I'm very careful and very knowledgeable when it comes to my phone. I troubleshoot/fix them for a living.
At this point it seems to be the cable itself.
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I like that when i get a new phone, there is almost no data that needs to be backed up/transfered. The exception being SMS. Can someone recommend a minimally invasive app for this that requires the least amount of permissions?
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Samsung Smart Switch if it's a Samsung phone.
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No, it's a Motorola. Their Migrate app has been discontinued for android 6.0.
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So it seems there's some serious bullshit coming from my carrier Virgin Mobile, which will have pretty much every US based android user bailing from them. They have a new business model, I guess you'd call it, the "Inner Circle", and the selling point is that they're giving anyone who buys a new iPhone for Virgin a year's worth of cell service for $1. For the android users, they pretty much told us to fuck off. The android links are already scratched from the website, and they're telling us that we'll be covered through 2017, and after that, we'll probably be shipped over to their sister company Boost.
Needless to say, I'm bagging on them. I prefer prepaid, so after some research I'm looking at ATT, mainly cause of their coverage here, Sprint is a deadspot where I recently moved to. Now, to the fun part, I need to buy an unlocked phone cause the one downfall to ATT is their prepaid phones are lame.
I was playing with the Sony Experia XA1, and it has all the tech things I want, plus it's a pretty sexy phone with a sweet camera to boot. Anyone have previous experience with this phone?
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am i the only one who sees the bezeless display craze and thinks "that looks great but so obnoxious" im glad samsung and xiaomi make the option but i am also happy that the htc 11 has a bit of a bezel.
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I use both the Google Authenticator app and the Symantec VIP app for two factor authentication on various sites. Both apps have 6 digit codes that refresh every 30 seconds, however they are slightly different.
The google auth app recycles on a 30 second interval that is apparently synced with google's servers (i.e., when I launch the app, it is somewhere in the middle of one of those intervals).
However the symantec app starts a new code each time i launch the app, which lasts for 30 seconds. I'm not coincidentally launching the app at the beginning of the cycle each time. I don't know how the server can be synced with this code.
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The latest rumour about the Pixel 2 is that it doesn't have a headphone jack. I really hope that's not the case, otherwise it's a no-go for me.
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Something isn't right with google music. Today, I only used it for about 15 minutes this morning, and about 10 minutes just before taking this screenshot. The constant battery usage in between tells me that it's running all the time even when not playing.
(https://i.imgur.com/HdWJIt7.png)
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So I made the mistake of watching the Made By Google event and went stupid all in.
Trading up from my Nexus 6P (still the best phone I've ever owned), to a Pixel 2 XL 128 just black.
And since it comes with a Google Home Mini, I decided to check Facebook marketplace and someone had a brand new, never opened Google Home listed for $90 (retail $130), and I offered $70 and surprisingly they took it, so I'll be picking that up tomorrow. So we'll have the home downstairs and the mini upstairs and can begin any smart home projects we would like.
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Holy crap, is the Pixel 2 XL really $849?
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I thought high end smart phones have been $800+ for years now.
Also re: headphone jack going away in the pixel 2, I was super annoyed at first. But since I got wireless headphones for travel, I actually don't remember the last time I used my 3.5mm. So maybe it's not as much of a deal breaker for me as I thought. Bluetooth audio quality still sucks for some reason, but if I want quality, I'm going to be listening to my flacs on my PC and not my phone.
Also on the rare occasion I do need to use an audio jack, I guess the adapter is good enough. Idk. I'm still really annoyed by their decision to get rid of it, even if I don't use mine at all. Hahaha
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I thought high end smart phones have been $800+ for years now.
Guess I'm ignorant of that. I live in the world of the $99 Moto G.
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Holy crap, is the Pixel 2 XL really $849?
Yeah, and I said I wouldn't do it. They Pixel 2 at $649 is a great deal, no reason to get that XL...
What did me in is that I love my Nexus 6P, and the XL manages to have a screen .3" bigger all while being smaller in both height and width. Sure, it's less than a 10th of an inch each way, but basically I get a bigger beautiful screen with no increase of size on a phone size I'm comfortable with. To anyone else who doesn't care about the bezel war, or doesn't have something silly like my situation I'd absolutely suggest the Pixel 2 as it's the better bang for your buck for sure. As a kicker it's made by HTC who I really like.
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Yeah, I picked up one of the new Motorola phones last week and the sticker shock from my first post-carrier subsidy smartphone was intense.
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Yeah, I picked up one of the new Motorola phones last week and the sticker shock from my first post-carrier subsidy smartphone was intense.
:lol
The Android One M4? Looks like a great (believe it or not) budget option.
It's helpful to me that I've bought phones straight up for quite awhile now.
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Yeah, I picked up one of the new Motorola phones last week and the sticker shock from my first post-carrier subsidy smartphone was intense.
:lol
The Android One M4? Looks like a great (believe it or not) budget option.
It's helpful to me that I've bought phones straight up for quite awhile now.
The Moto Z2 Force.
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Yeah, I picked up one of the new Motorola phones last week and the sticker shock from my first post-carrier subsidy smartphone was intense.
Yea when I got the Galaxy S6 it was the first phone I had to make monthly payments on the phone itself through verizon (not bundled with the plan) and it was kind of the first time I really was paying attention to the actual price of the phone. Of course I ended up breaking that phone's usb port while on vacation and ended up buying an S7 (my current phone) which put me on another payment plan through best buy for 6 months no interest so I ended up paying that off first and then only last month finally paid off the S6 through Verizon which I had long broken :lol It's nice to not have a phone payment now, but I also am going to be looking to upgrade in 2018. The S8 doesn't have a good enough camera compared to the S7 to upgrade. If I upgrade, I want a better camera as one of my top reasons to get another phone.
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Depends on what you're looking at in your smartphone but the pricing is absurd in my opinion considering how fragile they are. As you said, camera does seem to be the number one feature people are clamoring for although most people don't use their cameras very well so those ads showing pro type shots on cameras are sort of silly. I tend to look at internal technologies like LTE bands, MIMO capabilities, and other features carriers are utilizing to keep consistent speeds and reduce buffering, etc. which is one of the main reasons I stick to Android because Apple has no problem castrating their products and keeping their customers 1 generation behind everyone else while still selling tens of millions of phones.
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I use my phone to get lots of concert videos so that's why the quality is important to me, I'm not crazy about the quality my S7 camera gets in this regards. I think the Iphone does it better, but I'm not a fan of their closed environment. I've always loved Samsung products so I've been wanting to keep Samsung, but I'd consider the Pixel, I hear the camera is great in that phone. I've also considering just buying a separate point and click camera for concerts to get better footage, but I hate carrying so much on me.
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I use my phone to get lots of concert videos so that's why the quality is important to me, I'm not crazy about the quality my S7 camera gets in this regards. I think the Iphone does it better, but I'm not a fan of their closed environment. I've always loved Samsung products so I've been wanting to keep Samsung, but I'd consider the Pixel, I hear the camera is great in that phone. I've also considering just buying a separate point and click camera for concerts to get better footage, but I hate carrying so much on me.
Yeah, this is why the smartphone camera is pretty important to me. I'm not a big enough photography to want to carry a second device, so I need the phone camera to at least be very good. I know I'm not getting the best images and video possible, but it just has to keep me happy enough.
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Monument Valley 2 came out on Android!
Played it through already; good game of course, maybe not as imaginative as the first game.
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I had a Samsung Galaxy S5 and upgraded to a Galaxy S7 in August. My S5 was 3 years old and the battery was completely shot, where I'd have to charge it 2x in 24 hours as I use it to play MP3's for about 12 hours per day while commuting and working.
I love the S7 and its camera and battery are much better (especially the battery!) - didn't want to spend additional money on an S8 due to budgetary concerns, so this is enough to keep me happy.
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I had a Samsung Galaxy S5 and upgraded to a Galaxy S7 in August. My S5 was 3 years old and the battery was completely shot, where I'd have to charge it 2x in 24 hours as I use it to play MP3's for about 12 hours per day while commuting and working.
I love the S7 and its camera and battery are much better (especially the battery!) - didn't want to spend additional money on an S8 due to budgetary concerns, so this is enough to keep me happy.
Yea I love my S7 compared to the S5 I used to have. But you'll realize over time, like all batteries, they turn to shit after lots of use and charges. My S7 battery is starting to suck, but what I miss about the S5 was the removeable battery. I had two so I never had to worry about the battery even when it started to turn to shit later in it's life. Replaceable batteries would be awesome to have again.
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Whenever I use an aux cable to listen to music, it is repeatedly interrupted by this notification:
(https://i.imgur.com/WNwHgPa.png)
I can dismiss it but it always returns; sometimes right away, and sometimes 10 minutes later. I can't seem to find any good fixes on the web. Anyone else have this happen?
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Just got the S8. Fuck this thing has a lot of stuff going on....I'm gonna be lost in cell phone setup land for quite a while man...
It's so fucking cool though...
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Just got the S8. Fuck this thing has a lot of stuff going on....I'm gonna be lost in cell phone setup land for quite a while man...
It's so fucking cool though...
Whatever you do, don't download cleaner apps. No cleaner apps, no battery saver apps, no utility apps, nothing. I don't even know why Google allows them onto the Play Store. "Lookout" is the one I'd recommend.
I troubleshoot/sell these things for a living and I cannot tell you how many phones I've seen that have had their performance wrecked by one or a combination of these apps.
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Nah, I would never go for any gimmick apps like that, and Lookout came stock with it. I only download useful apps, like Meme Generator :D
Still not sure whether the whole Bixby thing is worth a shit though, starting to dick around with it now, I'll have a ton more time tomorrow. I'm being extra gentle until my case shows up Monday :lol
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Bixby's fun to toy with, but I've found "OK Google" is still more accessible and easier to use.
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Never got into OK Google on my last phone, I'm just too conditioned to typing and stuff. Call me old fashioned lol
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I bought a TV that came with a $75 google play credit. Originally I thought I would sell it and recoupe* my cost for the TV a bit. As it turns out it's not simply a $75 gift card, but I have to register with Samsung using a copy of the receipt and serial number of the TV, much like a rebate. I can't purchase gift cards with google play credit, and I don't know any other legit way to convert this to something more usable. I never buy apps or music/movies from google. Can anyone suggest a use for or a way to convert this credit?
Edit: *typo
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I bought a TV that came with a $75 google play credit. Originally I thought I would sell it and recude my cost for the TV a bit. As it turns out it's not simply a $75 gift card, but I have to register with Samsung using a copy of the receipt and serial number of the TV, much like a rebate. I can't purchase gift cards with google play credit, and I don't know any other legit way to convert this to something more usable. I never buy apps or music/movies from google. Can anyone suggest a use for or a way to convert this credit?
Google Play will let you rent movies too.
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Or books. There's no way to convert it, unfortunately. If it's on a physical card, you might try selling it to Gamestop. They buy gift cards, last I heard.
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Yeah, I know there is lots of content I could use it for, but that's spending I never make so it's not really a value for me. I did notice that I can buy different news subscriptions on google newsstand and I already subscribe to NY Times. I would just have to use the newsstand app rather than the NY Times android app.
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Hey smart people, question for y'all...
My mom has android on Virgin Mobile, and was having a problem with calls and text not coming through at all. I tried switching her to a new phone (my old Galaxy J7) and the problem continued. My dad has the same phone, same service, same house obviously and has no issues. Is this a SIM card problem?
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Seems very possible since your troubleshooting seems to point to that as the common part.
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Guess who switched over to the Android world after an almost 8-year stint with Apple/iOS. This guy :metal Got me a new LG V30 from eBay for around $400.
Number one reason for choosing this phone over others was largely due to the presence of a Quad DAC in the phone.
My music sounds phenomenal on this thing. It was down to either this phone or the Samsung Note 8 as that also has a really high end audio output.
Came down to cost at the end.
Finally free from the confines of iOS that had
- no expandable storage
- barely any audio enhancement
- barely any customization
- so on and so forth.
Don't get me wrong I firmly believe Apple makes the best hardware of any phone out there. The software is safe and largely robust and is great match for non savvy tech nerds.
Just needed a change from the same ol same ol and being a power user, only jailbreaks could satisfy the growing need for customization on the OS.
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Welcome to the club
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Android P officially named Pie. It might be a while before my V30 gets this update. If even does at all.
Anyone else use it?
I seem to recall reading that the changes moving towards an iOS look and feel.
Other than that there seems to be a ton of optimization updates.
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I got the Oreo 8.0 update for my Galaxy S7 just a few weeks ago, so I guess I'll be getting the Pie one in a year or so :P
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I'm a Pixel user, so I'll get Pie very soon, but no update yet. The changes to the menu will definitely feel odd at first.
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Yeah even though I just bought the V30 it was released last year around Nov. It came with nougat and automatically updated to Oreo.
I'm fine with that.
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I almost always opt into the Beta program, so I've been using Pie for quite a while now. It's pretty good, definitely some improvements over Oreo.
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Im on Oreo, but really don't stay up with the current updates. Typically I hold off when they are finally ready to push onto my phone since past experiences have lead to bugs that everntually get updated in a couple weeks, so I just wait a month or so after I get the first notification to update android. I'm sure the next, Pi, is good, but I have no issues with Oreo so I have no issue waiting a bit.
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I've been a loyal Samsung user for a while, but everything I'm seeing is that the S9 got pretty well shitted-up and made really annoying, with no work-around aside from rooting and maybe using a different ROM. Seems like the V30 is a better option in light of that. Anyone tried both?
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I've been a loyal Samsung user for a while, but everything I'm seeing is that the S9 got pretty well shitted-up and made really annoying, with no work-around aside from rooting and maybe using a different ROM. Seems like the V30 is a better option in light of that. Anyone tried both?
I love my S9 minus Bigby bullshit, but whats your issues with it?
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I've been a loyal Samsung user for a while, but everything I'm seeing is that the S9 got pretty well shitted-up and made really annoying, with no work-around aside from rooting and maybe using a different ROM. Seems like the V30 is a better option in light of that. Anyone tried both?
I love my S9 minus Bigby bullshit, but whats your issues with it?
What I've heard/read a bit is that the Bixby stuff is obtrusive, and you can't disable the Samsung Home (or whatever it its) apps, or even turn off prompts from them, even if you don't use any of the devices with which it would be compatible. I can root, but my preference would be to get a device where I don;t need to do so (and void the warranty) right out of the gate.
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Bixby is only annoying because theres a dedicated physical button for it but otherwise it's not in the way at all. Sometimes I accidentally hit the button and then it's annoying. The only notification I have for the Samsung apps is when they get updated. I dont use them and they dont bother me at all.
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Bixby is only annoying because theres a dedicated physical button for it but otherwise it's not in the way at all. Sometimes I accidentally hit the button and then it's annoying. The only notification I have for the Samsung apps is when they get updated. I dont use them and they dont bother me at all.
I have an S8, and I love Bixby. I have it set up to only accept long presses for voice commands (or the Hot Words)... so if I accidentally hit the button, nothing happens. I use Bixby for basic voice commands (Turn on Flashlight, Mute Phone, etc). Annnnd I use Nova Launcher, so I don't have to deal with accidentally swiping to the Bixby screen.
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I don't think i will ever justify spending $600+ on a phone. What are some recommendations on sub $300 phones? My research seems to point to the Moto G and X phones.
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Yeah I'm in that camp as well, while I paid about $400 for my new LG V30, I'm going to sell my iphone 6 Plus 64 GB, even if I get above $200 for it, it's good enough.
I don't think I'm ever spending over a max of $500 for a phone outright unless it's something I really really want and cannot wait.
I do like how there are several choices in the different categories of phones you can choose for Android phones and you can plan according to your price point..
I think the Moto G6 sounds like a great option.
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With regards to the new Note 9. I like how the base version is now 128 GB. With all this 4k footage now possible, I'm glad larger storage options are becoming common. Just the thought of a phone with 1TB phone storage is beyond excellent.
The Pixel 3 XL leaks show an obnoxiously large notch, I'm not a fan at all of the notches though I do like how some phones like the LG G7 and OnePlus allow it to be used creatively.
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If they'd just give an option to use the Bixby button for something else I'd be cool.
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So I caved in and traded my v30 for the note 8. Dang this phone is amazing. The display is outright gorgeous. Very vibrant and sharp. The V30 already had a great OLED screen but the Galaxy ones are on a whole new level.
Love the s-pen stylus. So useful for me at work especially.
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My Pixel 3 should be arriving in the mail tomorrow. Really looking forward to a fresh start. :smiley:
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The Note 10/10+ is out this week with many people already getting their units early. I like how the base storage starts with 256 GB. That's an enormous amount of space, to begin with.
I'm still mulling on pulling the trigger for it. It's way too expensive and would be the most I would've ever spent on a smartphone. And would be just a year after I got my Note 8.
The display for the 10+ is huge with a 6.8" screen all the while being just a tad taller than the previous models. I really don't like the fact they removed the headphone jack, Samsung was the one last hope in the Android world for me to maintain the jack and offer really high-end devices.
Everything else looks good about it apart from the jack. I don't mind the pinhole camera right in the middle of the top bar, doesn't bother me as much.
I'm a huge fan of the S-pen. I use it every day for not just note-taking and doodling, but for browsing and just about every other task and has become a very integral part of my phone experience. I can't imagine having a phone without a pen now.
Still.. the cost is way too much to justify.
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I haven't had a Note since the Note 4 and I wasn't impressed with that phone.
I am, however, in love with my s10+. I can't believe how much android has changed while I went on a 5 year trip to iphone land. It seems like such a solid OS now and is so capable.
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If they'd just give an option to use the Bixby button for something else I'd be cool.
Way late to the party here, but there are apps you can use to re-map it to any number of other functions.
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Same here, I didn't even install any 3rd party app but I remapped the single key press to open my messages app. It's in the settings on Android pie.
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I have no idea how to do any of that. Truth be told, I don't even know how to use Bixby. I'm probably WAY underutilizing my phone and wish I know how to use it more optimally. Any suggestions?
On a different note, but also tech-related, I am also looking for a budget-friendly (i.e., CHEAP) small notebook or 2-in-1. Primary usage will just be for routine Internet browsing, MS office products (Word and PowerPoint, and use with a projector for those functions), email, and access to Google docs and calendar. So great performance is not a huge issue (other than perhaps being able to multi-task without huge lag if I have more than one of the aforementioned functions open). I just want something compact that will run those functions.
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Are you asking about Bixby or the phone
I have no idea how to do any of that. Truth be told, I don't even know how to use Bixby.
I don't use Bixby either. To remap the Bixby key for single press, go to settings->Advanced Features-> Bixby Key-> select 'Double press to open Bixby' and underneath that will be an option for single press, you just go and select the apps listed there.
That's all and though technically Bixby is activated, you never need to see it or interact with it unless you double press the Bixby key.
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I never use the Bixby key either, but I do use Bixby routines.
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So i'm thinking of getting a new phone and retire my old S6. I can honestly say i'm so uninterested in phones these days. I used to be into the latest and greatest but not anymore, nowdays I just want a phone I can use for everyday needs like calling, sms, calender, photos, surfing and that's about it. I couldn't care less about pixeldensity or whatever.
Without much research, anyone know if the A50 is a good enough phone? The S10 just feels too much of everything and i'm sure you get so much more but still the price is just....ugh.
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If I remember correctly the A50 was one of the highest-selling Samsung phones last year along with the A10. I was looking at those phones for someone in my family as a budget phone.
Nowadays the everyday uses you mention are easily done by any mid-range phone, so the choices you get are ridiculous. I don't think you can go wrong with the A50.
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Nice, will look into the A50 some more but it sounds it could be something for me.
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I'm currently holding an a50 (one of my work phones). I don't use it much (mainly to tether my laptop for data) but I will say it doesn't feel like a mid range phone. It feels way more premium than one would expect.
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Truth be told, I wouldn't mind moving to one of several of the mid-budget phones after my Note8 dies. But I've become so used to the S-pen that I cannot imagine a phone without it. I use it daily at work and at home so to me it's become an essential part of my daily phone usage and not just a gimmick.
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I'd consider going to a more budget phone myself but I like having a top of the line camera on my phone. However, I recently cancelled my personal verizon phone and just running off my work provided S9. I was not a fan of having two phones on me all the time and I'm even less of a fan of paying bills so that's one less bill a month I am saving.
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Truth be told, I wouldn't mind moving to one of several of the mid-budget phones after my Note8 dies. But I've become so used to the S-pen that I cannot imagine a phone without it. I use it daily at work and at home so to me it's become an essential part of my daily phone usage and not just a gimmick.
Do a search on the Note 10 Lite
It's a midrange phone that makes no sense (as there is an S10 lite as well that is placed higher than the note 10 lite spec wise) but has decent specs and the S-Pen
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I'd forgotten about the Note 10 Lite is definitely great and looks like it almost fits the bill, I'd lose Samsung Dex which I've become very used to as well. That's definitely something I'd consider though.
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Then try to find a new or slightly used Note 9. I LOVE my N9
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So on a whim yesterday I headed to ATT to talk upgrades. I only owed a smidgen on my S10e, and was itching for something new. Turns out they had a deal in the works which involved a 700 credit on my phone, so I dumped that sucker and picked up a shiny new S21+ for basically the tax, and probably cut off 15 dollars from my monthly bill. :metal
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Nice, I upgraded to a s21+ a few months ago and love it.
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Gotta dig into some tutorials on this camera, this thing is dope.
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Nice! I'm still using my note 8 and it runs ok for now. Waiting to see what they announce for the new Note 21. The lines have pretty much blurred between the two models now with the s-pen being the only difference.
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The guy told me yesterday that the s pen works on the ultra as well. Nothing I'm intrigued by, and it was a bit too big for my taste. The 21+ has just the right size, and the video quality is fucking amazing. I watched Nemophila's livestream this morning on it, and even that looked tight af.
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Gotta dig into some tutorials on this camera, this thing is dope.
The director mode is pretty cool, you can take a video that records both the main and selfie camera. I also used it for my first concert in awhile to get some pretty solid footage. And the wide lense is great (although I wasn't used to it for the concert and you can occassionally see my fingers in the way lol I need to get used to holding it for video). The ultra phone is even better, but I didn't go that far. Got mine on an Amazon sale so saved $250 off retail price.
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Gotta dig into some tutorials on this camera, this thing is dope.
The director mode is pretty cool, you can take a video that records both the main and selfie camera. I also used it for my first concert in awhile to get some pretty solid footage. And the wide lense is great (although I wasn't used to it for the concert and you can occassionally see my fingers in the way lol I need to get used to holding it for video). The ultra phone is even better, but I didn't go that far. Got mine on an Amazon sale so saved $250 off retail price.
I only got it cause of the fat trade in deal. I do hope it performs well for concert stills, I'd love to have better consistency in my show pics
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The cameras on those phones are insane right now. A friend has the Note 20 and the pictures just amaze me. The S21+ is probably a step above that.
Speaking of the Note, rumors indicate Samsung has unofficially put the Note line on hold which is a big bummer personally. I love the S-pen and use it daily and not just for writing or taking notes. When the time comes to upgrade guess I'll just have to grab one of the older ones.
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I bet that's why the s21 ultra is pen compatible, and huge
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So on a whim yesterday I headed to ATT to talk upgrades. I only owed a smidgen on my S10e, and was itching for something new. Turns out they had a deal in the works which involved a 700 credit on my phone, so I dumped that sucker and picked up a shiny new S21+ for basically the tax, and probably cut off 15 dollars from my monthly bill. :metal
Nice :tup I got the s21+ a little bit ago and I love it. It's a fantastic phone.
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So on a whim yesterday I headed to ATT to talk upgrades. I only owed a smidgen on my S10e, and was itching for something new. Turns out they had a deal in the works which involved a 700 credit on my phone, so I dumped that sucker and picked up a shiny new S21+ for basically the tax, and probably cut off 15 dollars from my monthly bill. :metal
Nice :tup I got the s21+ a little bit ago and I love it. It's a fantastic phone.
I watched a 20 minute 'tips and tricks' video on YT yesterday, goddamn this thing is loaded.
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Wife is getting a Galaxy Z flip phone plus a watch too. Her old phone if 4 years old.
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So on a whim yesterday I headed to ATT to talk upgrades. I only owed a smidgen on my S10e, and was itching for something new. Turns out they had a deal in the works which involved a 700 credit on my phone, so I dumped that sucker and picked up a shiny new S21+ for basically the tax, and probably cut off 15 dollars from my monthly bill. :metal
Nice :tup I got the s21+ a little bit ago and I love it. It's a fantastic phone.
I watched a 20 minute 'tips and tricks' video on YT yesterday, goddamn this thing is loaded.
Wow. Fourteen months later I'm looking to buy the phone you traded in. :lol Newer phones are too damn big. The S10e is the last of the pocket sized phones. Personally, I wouldn't bother, but the reception on my S7 fell off a cliff and it's basically unusable unless I'm standing outside out in the open. Funny thing is that I swore I'd never waste money on another Galaxy S, but it really does seem to be the best deal for what I need.
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If I remember correctly the Galaxys have 3 versions with different sizes. I got the big boy S21 from work because they were out of the middle version.
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If I remember correctly the Galaxys have 3 versions with different sizes. I got the big boy S21 from work because they were out of the middle version.
The smallest one is still a half inch bigger than what I want. Also, no 3.5 jack. I need that for my car, and even in rentals I prefer it over BT which is usually poorly implemented. I have weird needs for cell phones.
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Totally get it. When I bought my truck in 2020, it changed how I used my technology/phone, I-Pod.
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I used to be the biggest Android supporter. I was the Samsung SME (subject matter expert) at the AT&T store I worked in. I was a die-hard fan.
Then I changed jobs to the Apple store, got a little hands-on experience. and switched to iPhone. Couldn't be happier. I have fewer problems, it's smoother, and I have the watch as well, so I can check blood oxygen and ECG. Going to get airpods soon.
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If I remember correctly the Galaxys have 3 versions with different sizes. I got the big boy S21 from work because they were out of the middle version.
The smallest one is still a half inch bigger than what I want. Also, no 3.5 jack. I need that for my car, and even in rentals I prefer it over BT which is usually poorly implemented. I have weird needs for cell phones.
The headphone jack is still clutch for me as well. I use my work phone, a Galaxy S9, as my main music player because it has the jack.
I have the watch as well, so I can check blood oxygen and ECG. Going to get airpods soon.
I have a galaxy watch that does all that as well. I don't really have any issues with my samsung phones. My work S9 is over 2 years old and works great and my personal S21 has been a great phone for the last 2 years. What's great is that it's one of the first 2 year phone cycles where I haven't felt any need or want to upgrade. I just wish I could get that headphone jack in my S21. I really hate how they took those out. I use bluetooth headphones most of the time so I get it that we've migrated to that, but I still use my cabled headphones a good amount too.
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If I remember correctly the Galaxys have 3 versions with different sizes. I got the big boy S21 from work because they were out of the middle version.
The smallest one is still a half inch bigger than what I want. Also, no 3.5 jack. I need that for my car, and even in rentals I prefer it over BT which is usually poorly implemented. I have weird needs for cell phones.
The BlueTooth connection is a conundrum between Samsung phones and non Samsung gear. My Galaxy Buds+ work excellent with my Note8 but anytime I connect anything BT related to my Note things sounds just awful. Whether it's my PC, soundbar or Car player it flat out sucks. There's either constant drops or some hissing noise or the audio sounds like you're in a cave. It's really bizarre. Not sure if it's the proprietary audio BT codecs Samsung are using or a BT version mismatch.
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What's great is that it's one of the first 2 year phone cycles where I haven't felt any need or want to upgrade.
That's the main reason why I stop using iPhone, It felt like if you did not upgrade your phone every 1.5-2 years, the phone started crapping out on you. I switched to a Google Pixel almost 2 years ago. It's been great and I plan on keeping it until the phone no longer works. I barely use my phone anyways so no need to upgrade any time soon.
My work phone is an Iphone (I think the iPhone 12).
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What's great is that it's one of the first 2 year phone cycles where I haven't felt any need or want to upgrade.
That's the main reason why I stop using iPhone, It felt like if you did not upgrade your phone every 1.5-2 years, the phone started crapping out on you. I switched to a Google Pixel almost 2 years ago. It's been great and I plan on keeping it until the phone no longer works. I barely use my phone anyways so no need to upgrade any time soon.
My work phone is an Iphone (I think the iPhone 12).
My older Samsung phones would start to crap out too by year 2. I haven't noticed it yet with my phones. But also the want is important too. I just don't see any new features worthy of upgrading from a perfectly fine and working phone. In the past I may have wanted the new features even if I didn't need to upgrade.
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If I remember correctly the Galaxys have 3 versions with different sizes. I got the big boy S21 from work because they were out of the middle version.
The smallest one is still a half inch bigger than what I want. Also, no 3.5 jack. I need that for my car, and even in rentals I prefer it over BT which is usually poorly implemented. I have weird needs for cell phones.
The BlueTooth connection is a conundrum between Samsung phones and non Samsung gear. My Galaxy Buds+ work excellent with my Note8 but anytime I connect anything BT related to my Note things sounds just awful. Whether it's my PC, soundbar or Car player it flat out sucks. There's either constant drops or some hissing noise or the audio sounds like you're in a cave. It's really bizarre. Not sure if it's the proprietary audio BT codecs Samsung are using or a BT version mismatch.
Headphones work fine for me. My car predates BT, hence the 3.5. Rental cars are my problem. Every time I start the car music would start playing 4 seconds later, exactly where it left off, often times quite loud. Any reconnect triggers a play. Perhaps it's just Android's implementation, but it infuriates me for being so stupid. I've reverted back to 3.5 for rentals now.
What's great is that it's one of the first 2 year phone cycles where I haven't felt any need or want to upgrade.
That's the main reason why I stop using iPhone, It felt like if you did not upgrade your phone every 1.5-2 years, the phone started crapping out on you. I switched to a Google Pixel almost 2 years ago. It's been great and I plan on keeping it until the phone no longer works. I barely use my phone anyways so no need to upgrade any time soon.
My work phone is an Iphone (I think the iPhone 12).
My older Samsung phones would start to crap out too by year 2. I haven't noticed it yet with my phones. But also the want is important too. I just don't see any new features worthy of upgrading from a perfectly fine and working phone. In the past I may have wanted the new features even if I didn't need to upgrade.
I'll get 3 or 4 years out of a phone before something breaks that I really need. And usually I'll still keep it way too long after that. In both of my Galaxy S phones it seems to be an antenna or sensor. In the first one GPS crapped out. On this one the compass crapped out, followed by the antenna shortly thereafter, resulting in miserable signal quality. And navigation is really what I care most about from my phones. The compass on my S7 freaked out when I was in your neck of the woods last Autumn, and it resulted in me getting lost in a really spooky part of Pennsylvania. :lol
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Since getting my first smartphone in 2010, I've had exactly 3 phones. iPhone 4, then iphone 6 plus and now currently on Note 8 which will be 4 full years of use next month. I can see me using another year of the Note8 as only the battery is the issue and everything else seems fine. Time will tell. Haven't spent more than ~$200 all said and done on each phone, that includes trade-ins. Bought them all new too.
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Question about rooting, for anybody who's done it. I got my Galaxy S10, and physically I love it. But holy fuck does it annoy me. There's so much bloatware on there that it just won't quit bothering me. I realize I can turn notifications off, but that just pisses me off worse. I don't want this stuff running on my phone at all. So, as I understand it rooting is simply installing a very stripped down version of the OS on the phone. This about right? Will it come with basic android apps? How about syncing? Will I still be able to restore a previous backup of my personal stuff?
Not looking for a step by step here. Just want to gain a better understanding if this is something I want to bother with. I can figure it out from there.
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I've never rooted my android phones. It seems like such a pain. I did use some popular software to disable a bunch of apps. It was called ADB or something along those lines. I can't remember if it disabled or deleted apps, I believe you have the option to do both. Been a while since I did it. I remember also Samsung phone being very picky with regards to rooting, it breaks Fort Knox and once you break that it can never be undone.
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I've never rooted my android phones. It seems like such a pain. I did use some popular software to disable a bunch of apps. It was called ADB or something along those lines. I can't remember if it disabled or deleted apps, I believe you have the option to do both. Been a while since I did it. I remember also Samsung phone being very picky with regards to rooting, it breaks Fort Knox and once you break that it can never be undone.
Android Debug Bridge. I saw that was an option, but honestly it looked more complicated than just rooting the damn thing. My recollection is that it was a command line interface with no GUI. That sound about right?
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I could've sworn I used the GUI version. It was a simple download and run the exe and then on the phone enable dev debugging. I don't remember it being that hard, it was trial and error on what apps to disable/delete because sometimes the name of app is different from the package name.
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I could've sworn I used the GUI version. It was a simple download and run the exe and then on the phone enable dev debugging. I don't remember it being that hard, it was trial and error on what apps to disable/delete because sometimes the name of app is different from the package name.
Good to know. Thanks a bunch.
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The XDA forum keeps up with all things related to rooting, they list all sorts of ROMs and rooting options. Personally it was way too much for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/c/samsung-galaxy-s10.8507/
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The XDA forum keeps up with all things related to rooting, they list all sorts of ROMs and rooting options. Personally it was way too much for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/c/samsung-galaxy-s10.8507/
Can you elaborate on that?
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I meant I found the process of rooting too tedious. I dunno maybe I'm beyond constantly tweaking, if you look at this particular one
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
It looks like a lot of work. Plus I didn't want to lose KNOX, I like the ease of paying with the phone.
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Since getting my first smartphone in 2010, I've had exactly 3 phones. iPhone 4, then iphone 6 plus and now currently on Note 8 which will be 4 full years of use next month. I can see me using another year of the Note8 as only the battery is the issue and everything else seems fine. Time will tell. Haven't spent more than ~$200 all said and done on each phone, that includes trade-ins. Bought them all new too.
Couldn't pass up a deal on the Note 20 Ultra on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DLCT14X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)a few days ago. They were selling it for $400 as "renewed premium". That apparently means Samsung put in a new battery, made the phone look entirely new and back to its original state. It came in the original box and everything, apart from a small sticker with the label 'Samsung certified re-newed' everything was new, sealed and had the protective covers and all. This one in particular is sold by Amazon themselves and not a 3rd party so it has a one year return policy along with Samsung's one year warranty.
Samsung's last phone to be called a Note and the last one to be sold with a microSD card slot. For a phone that's more than 2 years old, it's plenty fast and up to date. Massive screen too 6.9"! Almost a mini tablet. Getting a new phone after more than 4 years and this one should continue that tradition. I love the 120 Hz refresh screen, it's pushing me to upgrade my monitor to a high refresh one.
Camera's are insane as has already been mentioned. One of the 3 is 108 MP and the rumor is the new S23 will come out with a 200 MP one. Going to sell my old Note 8 which looks like I can get about $100 -150 for it. All in all an excellent upgrade. lesser bloatware than I remember too. Also using 'smart switch' made it super easy to transfer everything from my old phone to the new.
Under the screen fingerprint scanner is dope.
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That's a solid deal, the 120hz screens are so nice. I think I'm going to make the jump the new fold that comes out later this year. As much as I like the ultra and the note models they are just too big for me.
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I have a Samsung 2SS Ultra and the images it can take boggles my mind.
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I have a Samsung 2SS Ultra and the images it can take boggles my mind.
Brian, do you mean the S22 Ultra?
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I have a Samsung 2SS Ultra and the images it can take boggles my mind.
That or the 23 ultra will be my next phone, already figured I can do a trade in and lower my bill 5 bucks, just waiting for the 23 to come out to see what the comparative deals are. My 21 plus is fine, just wanna strike while the iron is hot.
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I have a Samsung 2SS Ultra and the images it can take boggles my mind.
Brian, do you mean the S22 Ultra?
:lol :lol :lol Yep!
Brain wasn't in gear yet. That's funny.
I have a Samsung 2SS Ultra and the images it can take boggles my mind.
That or the 23 ultra will be my next phone, already figured I can do a trade in and lower my bill 5 bucks, just waiting for the 23 to come out to see what the comparative deals are. My 21 plus is fine, just wanna strike while the iron is hot.
I'm surprised by how much I use and enjoy the stylus. I thought I'd never touch the thing, but I use it quite often. Being able to remotely control the camera with it is sweet.
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LOL. I have the S21 Ultra which I love. It just took a little used to because it was a heavier phone.
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I have a Samsung 2SS Ultra and the images it can take boggles my mind.
That or the 23 ultra will be my next phone, already figured I can do a trade in and lower my bill 5 bucks, just waiting for the 23 to come out to see what the comparative deals are. My 21 plus is fine, just wanna strike while the iron is hot.
I'm surprised by how much I use and enjoy the stylus. I thought I'd never touch the thing, but I use it quite often. Being able to remotely control the camera with it is sweet.
The S-Pen is fantastic and I love how the latency has been lowered so much that it feels so much closer to writing with an actual pen or pencil. The remote stuff is super helpful, I even use the gestures at time though they are super gimmicky. The MicroSD card is the main reason I went with the Note 20 Ultra as I have a 512 GB one and just plop it in with all my music on it. They removed the headphone jack but I've made my peace with that for now. As the Buds+ are great and I have this little mini DAC (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F2DTTGT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)that plugs into my wired headphones.
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I have a S21+ that I still enjoy and mostly still runs well after 2 years. My work phone, a S9 has had it's service disconnected. Since our company was bought last year, they decided to end our company phones at the end of 2022 but let us keep the phone since they were all paid for already. My S9 has the old school expandable memory so I have a microsd card that holds all my music and it still has a headphone jack. My issue is the S9 is starting to die a bit. If it dies, I basically lose my "mp3 player" per say as that's all it is now, but I use it constantly. I'm thinking at some point later this year I'll end up wanting to get a new personal phone, one that has enough built in storage to hold most of my music library and then I can just carry one phone around, but I'll also need to migrate to using only blu tooth and no more old school headphones.
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Just upgraded to the S23 Ultra...goddamn this thing is a beast of a phone. Now to log into all my apps again...
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How do you like the size of it? I have a s21+ and I'm thinking of jumping to the new fold when it gets released this year. I mainly want to get it because it's more narrow of a phone.
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How do you like the size of it? I have a s21+ and I'm thinking of jumping to the new fold when it gets released this year. I mainly want to get it because it's more narrow of a phone.
So far, so good. It's barely bigger than the 21+, that's what I turned in for it, and I made sure to compare the sizes beforehand, although I haven't put a case on it yet (it arrives tomorrow) but I usually go minimal for cases anyways. And honestly, I think it's a lighter phone too. Screen is fucking amazing of course.
The S-Pen is already proving to be a handy device, it has a function where you can point it at any text on screen, whether it's proper text or a picture and it will translate it. I've been using it on all sorts of media shared on Twitter by the Japanese bands I follow, you can even pull out language from Magazine covers they share, it's quite a trip, and I'm barely scratching the surface of what it can do. Anxious to get it into the kitchen and see how handy it is for on the spot note taking and such.
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That's awesome, now I gotta go play with one at the store and see if I need an upgrade lol
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That's awesome, now I gotta go play with one at the store and see if I need an upgrade lol
Time is now to get the good deals, especially if you own your phone outright. I still owed a bit on mine, but managed to do the deal with only raising my bill a few bucks
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Yea I own my phone outright, I was able to get it half price when they still did the samsung insight deal. I will be stopping by the store :lol
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Awesomesauce!! Definitely enjoying it so far!!
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I ran by the store and checked it out! It's a beautiful phone, a little thick but really nice. One thing I was surprised was that the pen is smaller than my laptop. I have a samsung galaxy laptop and it has a pen as well and for some reason I thought it was going to be the same size.
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I'm selling my Galaxy Tab S4 with pen. I've got it on the marketplace right now at $160 but I'm probably going to drop to $140 to see if I get more bites. Wi-Fi and cellular, I've already procured the unlock code from AT&T.
If anyone's interested, let me know. I'll ship.
I'm meeting someone on Facebook Marketplace to sell it. I get a lot of sketchy messages from Hispanic people. Not to sound like a dick, but the number of people I've had message me and refuse to meet in public and demand I meet at their house is kind of scary. Lots of gang activity in my city.
This guy is Hispanic but is meeting me in public in broad daylight. He barely speaks English but kinda sorta has a Facebook presence. Hope I don't die.