yes, but hopefully the API around themeing divorces the carrier customization from the working of android itself. before ICS themeing was actually modifying android, not they can build a theme and apply it from default without actually having to tinker under the hood. Hopefully this allows faster updates to products that use manufacturer themes
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yes, but hopefully the API around themeing divorces the carrier customization from the working of android itself. before ICS themeing was actually modifying android, not they can build a theme and apply it from default without actually having to tinker under the hood. Hopefully this allows faster updates to products that use manufacturer themes
You have more faith in carriers than I.
well, when you're on the bottom there is only one way to go
poppabk
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I have a Droid x2 and I love having hardware buttons for a few key tasks. Sometimes it's nice to know you really pressed a key. I'll take practicality other aesthetics for key functions.This post was brought to you by Charlotte Dunois, Galaxy Tuna by Samsung, the letter "H", and no stinking face buttons on my phone!
Buttons suck, it's about time phones dispensed with them entirely.
As I said, the real GS2. Obviously the one on the right.
I do but don't have LTE in Portland yet. HSPA/HSPA+ battery life on my Skyrocket is anywhere from 1-2 days.
Also--- I can't emphasize this enough:
http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2012/01/holo-everywhere.html
Having called that "skinning" would be optional in 4.0, I can't wait to have the choice of either Stock or TouchWiz. Android really made the right choice with this.
How does it work in canada?
Just go to a store that supports PayPass and when the person asks you how you want to pay, just say Paypass, turn your screen on, and wave it over the PayPass machine.
You need Google Wallet installed though with an NFC enabled device.
Manmademan
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this tech has been available in credit cards and key fobs for what..a decade now? I never really saw the point of using a smartphone instead.
what's awesome about it is that a) you don't need to carry an cards. b) it's more secure because it's only one when you say it is (no swiping my butt on the street for a CC number. and c.) you can store a multitude of payment methods in one place. You may not see the point but given the ubiquity of smartphones in the near future this will be the de facto for payment. Just wait....
oops batteries dead - can't pay for shit now
unless battery tech becomes alot better or recharges via body heat, solar etc
just ain't happening for a while.
Well sure, but its not realistic to use this and not carry around any cards at the moment until the tech is good enough.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
oops wallet lost - can't pay for shit now
lose wallet: use phone to call and cancel cards
lose phone: use friend's phone to call and cancel phone and cards
No. The HTC Dream (G1) has an official 1.6 update (which has the best battery life/stability). The custom ROMs and battery life were all terrible for this device with the exception of Super D.
T-Mobile Samsung Behold II still runs on Android 1.5 as the official Cupcake (1.6) stable ROM never came out, so essentially users were shafted hard.
Is there an updated list or anything definitive/final on what phones are getting 4.0?
Evo Shift here and I know Evo3D is getting it, but I was wondering if the shift would as well. Certainly there are differences in hardware, but the phones are simlar enough that I think the Shift could rock 4.0 well enough.
Evo Shift here and I know Evo3D is getting it, but I was wondering if the shift would as well. Certainly there are differences in hardware, but the phones are simlar enough that I think the Shift could rock 4.0 well enough.
Not exactly. You need a PIN to open Google Wallet and to make purchases.
I guess if they somehow break into your pin, you're "screwed". You should be changing your PIN once in a while anyway
you can lose both a phone and a wallet true...but wallets don't have batteries
oh Samsung.
brotkasten
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Yeah, but it was at the beginning of Android, you can't blame them. I mean, they're a lot better now. Even providing 4.0 to the "old" Galaxy S and Tab.
Charmicarmicat
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Hi, sorry if this has been covered but I don't keep up with Android news much, but I've just updated my HTC HD2, and now I seem to only have one theme to choose from? As in the style of the main buttons on the screen. There's only an option for the curved buttons, I had the more squareish ones before the update but now they don't seem to be an option. Also, I really don't like the new unlock slider, is there an option to change it back? Thanks.
The Faceless Master
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yeah, they're not doing that.
they said they would think about and they thought about and decided against it.
newdayrocks
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Is there any expectation/possibility of a new killer Android phone being announced for Verizon Wireless at next week's CES, or am I safe to grab a Galaxy Nexus?
My OG Droid is dead, and I've been using a horrible Palm Pixi Plus until I find a new phone, but I think I've reached my limit.
My OG Droid is dead, and I've been using a horrible Palm Pixi Plus until I find a new phone, but I think I've reached my limit.
brotkasten
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I know.
even if there is a killer phone announced, I guarantee you that phone won't be as well supported as the nexus.
Why would you do that?
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TouchMyBox
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I've seen close-up comparison images of the two, and even though the GN screen is pentile, it's so much higher res than the GS II that text looks significantly less grainy on the GN.
edit: here it is
If you into that sort of thing
http://phandroid.com/2012/01/05/white-galaxy-nexus-coming-in-february/
http://phandroid.com/2012/01/05/white-galaxy-nexus-coming-in-february/
Ill believe it when I see it.
That doesn't make any sense. The bezel should be black with white sides/back. I'd love a white GN but not like that .
If you into that sort of thing
http://phandroid.com/2012/01/05/white-galaxy-nexus-coming-in-february/
I don't know why anyone would get this. The wonderful blacks of the screen merging with the black of the bezel is so beautiful.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
They're just trying to be Apple with this nonsense.
If you into that sort of thing
http://phandroid.com/2012/01/05/white-galaxy-nexus-coming-in-february/
Looks absolutely ridiculous
Are we sure it's not a render?
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/17/white-samsung-galaxy-nexus-render-is-pretty-can-we-have-it-now/
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http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/17/white-samsung-galaxy-nexus-render-is-pretty-can-we-have-it-now/
Posted 17/11/11
It fucking does. I like what was previously stated, the bezel should be all black. Then the back can be white with maybe a different type of pattern. I still don't like the white color though.
Anyways,
I don't know Google. Maybe you should get your shit together on how to make and release a mobile smartphone before you try to beat the Walmart of the Internet at retail? You almost got it right with the Nexus Tuna.
I don't think Google can match Amazon on this turf, yet.
As the colour of the bezel can be changed by the user I think it'll look pretty good. Also *render*
Al-ibn Kermit
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Doesn't amazon lose a little money on each kindle fire sold? They want to make their money back by directly selling amazon apps, movies, etc. I'm not sure how well that model would work for Google.
poppabk
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Doesn't google take a piece of everything sold in the android market?
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