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Vyse The Legend said:
Not really, if Mali 400 is outperforming SGX540 on an equal-resolution device by 150-300%, I don't think increasing the devices resolution by 2.5 times is going to do the Prime any favours, regardless of whatever clock speed they squeeze out of the SGX540.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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Copernicus said:
Cheers. Any idea how to freeze it?
I've also just noticed that my phone now claims that Flash, Facebook and Maps aren't installed (even though they are - they work and everything), and I've magically lost 8MB of storage in the last hour (of non-use).
rabhw said:
what were you smoking when you saw benchmarks of that?
ok a little harsh, since there were some tests that it did
the tests were back and forth, and i believe more is changed then just the speed. Its not going to be the best android device solely because of the resolution... not sure if many people were expecting it to be. It'll be the best in CPU performance, and middle of the pack GPU due to the resolution
Vyse The Legend
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gcubed said:
That good stuff, gcubed. That good... stuff.
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Ok I'm really feeling like my life is being intruded upon by just how shitty the Android camera app is. Lets just stop everything you're experiencing right now to deal with a problem that was solved like 20 years ago.. *exaggerated eyeroll*
forknknife
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Hey guys, I just learnt that there is a galaxy s2 HD coming up. Is it worth waiting for? I can get a GS2 with one year contract for 250 euros all paid, but maybe if I wait for that one it will be even cheaper. Decisions, decisions...
gcubed said:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4686/samsung-galaxy-s-2-international-review-the-best-redefined/17
Besides the first two tests, it gets rolled pretty hard, all within the range I specified. I smoke nothing of the sort!
Jamesfrom818
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720P phones will be the death of limited data plans. 1 episode of Game of Thrones from HBO Go would eat up so much data.
So glad I have unlimited LTE with Verizon
EDIT: Well, thats assuming HBO updates the app so it streams higher quality video
So glad I have unlimited LTE with Verizon
EDIT: Well, thats assuming HBO updates the app so it streams higher quality video
OriginalThinking
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Hey Google can you smell your finger for a second?
Oh, what's that?
It smells like crap?
Well that's because you've had your finger up your ass for the last week.
Stop leaking crappy tidbits from ICS and learn how to communicate correctly. And show us the damned phone/OS already.
"Sorry about the delay in the announcement, we're just finalising the details of the new venue/time and should have something for you in the next 1 to 2 days. In the meantime we'd like to debunk any rumours about the hold up being due to patent issues"
etc etc.
It really isn't that complicated. Much as I'm not a fan of Apple's closed business model the one thing they have is leadership and clear direction. I can't imagine them being in a situation where they wouldn't merge Huddle and Google chat. Then they would clearly brand it as being part of every forthcoming Android device allowing free chat between Android users by having a standalone app for it. Seriously someone at Google must be seeing this shit too, cos I'm no business/marketing genius and I can see the lack of focus and integration a mile off. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Oh, what's that?
It smells like crap?
Well that's because you've had your finger up your ass for the last week.
Stop leaking crappy tidbits from ICS and learn how to communicate correctly. And show us the damned phone/OS already.
"Sorry about the delay in the announcement, we're just finalising the details of the new venue/time and should have something for you in the next 1 to 2 days. In the meantime we'd like to debunk any rumours about the hold up being due to patent issues"
etc etc.
It really isn't that complicated. Much as I'm not a fan of Apple's closed business model the one thing they have is leadership and clear direction. I can't imagine them being in a situation where they wouldn't merge Huddle and Google chat. Then they would clearly brand it as being part of every forthcoming Android device allowing free chat between Android users by having a standalone app for it. Seriously someone at Google must be seeing this shit too, cos I'm no business/marketing genius and I can see the lack of focus and integration a mile off. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
I think I like the Pantech Pocket because it reminds me of the Note:
http://www.androidcentral.com/pantech-pocket-hands
The fall of google begins. =(
Man, with RIM being all "yup....it's definately broke..." about their BBM they could capitalized by cleaning up chords(lol) and talk.
http://www.androidcentral.com/pantech-pocket-hands
OriginalThinking said:
The fall of google begins. =(
Man, with RIM being all "yup....it's definately broke..." about their BBM they could capitalized by cleaning up chords(lol) and talk.
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Yeah, good rant OT. I was just thinking about something similar in the shower. (yes I think about google in the shower) I said aloud to myself with my eyes closed because my hair was full of soap "something needs to be done about this."
OriginalThinking
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Copernicus said:
I'm still very much on board the Google Train and I know that Larry recently returned to the business to re-focus Google on core products but I still can't fathom out why Chat, Google Talk and Huddle aren't integrated on Android. Just stick with one name dammit!
Exec: So guys we need a chat system for our new social website, like y'know facebook chat. Do we have anything like that already?
Engineer: Yup, Google chat. It's in Gmail and works brillianty. You can video chat too.
Exec: So we could even integrate that with hangouts? Let's not though cos that would be too simple.
Engineer: Yup.
Exec: So on the desktop we'll keep it as chat in Google+ but on Android we'll call it huddle or messenger or chords. Just to confuse the fuck out of everyone.
Engineer: Great thinking!
Exec: Also that video chat? We won't allow it from the Google+ app. We'll keep it in Google Talk. But we'll call them Hangouts on Google+. Again just to keep everyone on their toes with different product names.
Engineer: Wow, brilliant!
Exec: Lets not bother optimising our app for tablets. Facebook and Twitter haven't so why should we?
Engineer: Bang on the money!
Exec: Finally lets not integrate Google+ into contacts like we allow Twitter to do - We need to give them a headstart right?
Engineer: Absoutely.
Exec: We'd better get cracking then hadn't we?
Engineer: What about Google Voice?
Exec: What about it?
Engineer: Exactly.
HawkeyeIC said:
No offense, but that doesn't really make much sense. Unless you just want bragging rights, what would having a 4 s level hardware do for you, that a nexus prime or a samsung galaxy s 2 couldn't? Hell, I'm not convinced the 4 s is much of an upgrade for current iphone 4 users either (real world use). I personally feel that all phones are being held back on the software side of things more than the hardware at this point.
kinggroin said:
Faster browsing, UI speed, application smoothness, gaming technical potency from frame rate to detail, AI, computations, faster gallery, load times, application use etc etc. There are so many things better hardware encompasses, and with a 720p screen, it's that much more important.
OriginalThinking
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Hang about a second... when did Google voice become available in the UK???????
OriginalThinking
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SimleuqiR said:
Exactly. It's available in the UK through Gmail but the app isn't supporting it. Yet. Probably because I don't have a Google voice number.
Randy Lanzarote
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I can handle the Ice Cream Prime having an 'outdated' SGX540, because there is nothing on the market that is going to stress it.
Except GLBenchmark, but that's a pretty boring game.
Providing software improvements, dual core support and hardware acceleration is properly implemented then current hardware will be fine.
Have spent the evening installing CyanogenMod on the Mrs' ZTE Blade. CPU now overclocked and its handling Angry Birds pretty well. And according to Quadrant its now faster than my Galaxy S (luckily that's a benchmark, real world performace tells a different story).
I guess now I have to decide whether to install 7.1 on my SGS tomorrow evening.... :/
Except GLBenchmark, but that's a pretty boring game.
Providing software improvements, dual core support and hardware acceleration is properly implemented then current hardware will be fine.
Have spent the evening installing CyanogenMod on the Mrs' ZTE Blade. CPU now overclocked and its handling Angry Birds pretty well. And according to Quadrant its now faster than my Galaxy S (luckily that's a benchmark, real world performace tells a different story).
I guess now I have to decide whether to install 7.1 on my SGS tomorrow evening.... :/
Randy Lanzarote
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kinggroin said:
I'm trying to think of what I would miss about the stock firmware I'm running, and I'm not coming up with a lot.
Think I know what I'll be doing tomorrow evening
Randy Lanzarote
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kinggroin said:
Galaxy S1, but that also has a hardware accelerated browser (since about firmware 2.2.1), although its not great. In fact I've started using Opera 11.5 as my default browser recently, if only so I can post via secondapps during the day.
I just returned to stock from CM7.1 on my SGS, too much stuff I needed that caused me problems in CM. First off, I can't play 720p files, camera and audio quality isn't as good, degradation in battery life, the stock browser is better too.sionyboy said:I'm trying to think of what I would miss about the stock firmware I'm running, and I'm not coming up with a lot.
Think I know what I'll be doing tomorrow evening
There's probably a few points I forgot too, but that's about it.
IMACOMPUTA
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Hey guys. I think i want to install Cyanogenmod on my ATRIX.
Is this a good idea? I've been pretty unhappy with this phone. I'm tired of waiting (literally) 4 minutes for it to boot, and the constant stuttering/microfreezing while texting/browsing.
I'm a total noob. Apple convert.. have had the phone for about 3/4 months.
Is this a good idea? I've been pretty unhappy with this phone. I'm tired of waiting (literally) 4 minutes for it to boot, and the constant stuttering/microfreezing while texting/browsing.
I'm a total noob. Apple convert.. have had the phone for about 3/4 months.
OriginalThinking
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Greyface said:
Don't you dare criticise our fruit based overlords!
OriginalThinking
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IMACOMPUTA said:
It's a great idea if you know what you are doing and Cyanogen mod will open your eyes to what Android is fully capable off, instead of shitty at&t bloatware and Motorola custom skins. Have a look at the unlockr.com for rooting guides and XDA too.
IMACOMPUTA
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OriginalThinking said:
Yeah I'm a noob to android devices, but not to the whole unlocking/modding/jailbreaking etc stuff.
Is there a stable release of CM for the Atrix? Last i saw it was beta.
OriginalThinking
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IMACOMPUTA said:
Dunno but CM 7.1 was just released with support for additional devices. XDA should provide your answer if you look in the atrix forums.
Is my gmail tied to my verizon wireless account, cellpamaahone #
The one tied to my droid x phone
As in I want to input a dummy gmail only so if my phone is stolen my important gmail doesn't get raped...
Nyc subway stations not going to take the chance already have a dummy gmail setup for nexus prime...
Its amazing how much personal shit are on these "phones"
Even though my droid x is combo locked and passworded im still paranoid about it
The one tied to my droid x phone
As in I want to input a dummy gmail only so if my phone is stolen my important gmail doesn't get raped...
Nyc subway stations not going to take the chance already have a dummy gmail setup for nexus prime...
Its amazing how much personal shit are on these "phones"
Even though my droid x is combo locked and passworded im still paranoid about it
Has anyone been running CM7 on a Droid 2? I've been meaning to try another ROM on my phone, but had to revert due to the Gingerbread update. I just recently re-rooted after testing how long I could get by without hacking my phone, and needless to say, after it was rooted, I've already been itching to try a new ROM.
I had Fission a while back, but that doesn't seem to be supported anymore. I've been really interested in the D2/X CM7 project, but can't find much info via user review as everyone seems reluctant to provide any critical analysis comparing any of them.
I know there's Liberty and a few others, but CM7 seems to be the standard if you get the chance to use it, but considering D2's locked bootloader, is CM7 worth it?
I had Fission a while back, but that doesn't seem to be supported anymore. I've been really interested in the D2/X CM7 project, but can't find much info via user review as everyone seems reluctant to provide any critical analysis comparing any of them.
I know there's Liberty and a few others, but CM7 seems to be the standard if you get the chance to use it, but considering D2's locked bootloader, is CM7 worth it?
OriginalThinking
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Emily Chu said:
Did you type this out on your phone? Cos the lack of punctuation was messing with me. Gmail isn't tied to your phone number or Verizon account. It is tied to Android services like the Android Market, Contacts, Google Docs etc. If you are worried about theft why not buy an app that lets you remote wipe/lock your phone? there are ones available on the market ;-)
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