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What's the word on running ICS on an Xperia Play?
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The Faceless Master
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you mean like the Droid 4 or Toro?
end of this month i think
The Faceless Master
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I hope it's the same for my Xperia Mini Pro. If I don't have something by then I'll just unlock bootloader and install a custom ICS ROM. Heck, I might do it this evening if I'm bored enough. There are already some ROMs where the only stuff not working is the official camera app (and 3rd party camera apps do).
Unlocked Galaxy Note for $579.99, today only. It's the international version: http://1saleaday.com/wireless/
crazy monkey
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I would go bananas. I want that.
I know this probably benn answered before, but the thread is huge, so gere it goes:
How much faster is the Galaxy S 2 running ICS in comparisson to the Galaxy Nexus?
I saw some reviews of the Nexus nothing that Its hardware is nothing to write home about, and since I plan to stick with my new phone for a good while, I dont want it to become outdated or not able to run newer apps or even what comes after Jelly Bean.
How much faster is the Galaxy S 2 running ICS in comparisson to the Galaxy Nexus?
I saw some reviews of the Nexus nothing that Its hardware is nothing to write home about, and since I plan to stick with my new phone for a good while, I dont want it to become outdated or not able to run newer apps or even what comes after Jelly Bean.
Yeah but droid 4 has a dualcore cpu. Moto doesn't have a quadcore+LTE solution. Even if it announce one, it uses its own LTE radio. So neither HTC nor Samsung can use it.
I donno what Toro is.
So the top end US android phones will continue wait for the Snapdragon S4. BTW I belive MS is waiting for the same Snapdragon S4 chip for the LTE radio. They really shouldn't wait.
They've just announced a 10 inch Galaxy note
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_....1-officially-a-real-tablet-that-makes-sense/
I responded by buying a Galaxy tab 10.1
what about the one rumoured to have that insane ppi?
If you're thinking about getting an iPad, you should get an iPad.
Am I doing this right?
It has a 2500 mAh battery. In my experience, it tends to last 1.5 - 2 days before needing a recharge.
The thing has a massive battery to compensate.
which1spink
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I wouldn't recommend it for daily use, there are 2-3 super annoying bugs/missing features like: SMSC gets deleted randomly, internal clock freezes, video recording isn't working, some video codecs still don't work, etc.
Wait another month or so, CM9 should be done by then.
Yup, I'm glad to see them not play the piracy card like the studios want them to, in order to prevent access from evil root users that are gonna pull frame buffers from their Cliqs.
ComputerMKII
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Has anyone heard of this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWZ7guxro2g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChgS0pry76Q
http://www.coolsmartphone.com/2012/03/14/project-chameleon-for-android-tablets/Project Chameleon for Android Tablets
BY JAMES PEARCE ON MARCH 14, 2012 IN ANDROID
Now and again I come across things on the web that truly amaze me. Well this is one of those times. Teknision are the company behind the Blackberry Playbook interface, which is a nice well thought out launcher. They have come up with a prototype launcher for Android tablets and not just your normal launcher this really looks like it could be useful. They even have a video of it being used on a device. As to whether this ever becomes a reality is another question or whether it will become an oem only product. It would be nice if you could buy this like SPB Shell which gives the Android UI a bit of an overhaul.
I quite often hear people complaining about manufacturers skinning Android and ruining the experience. Well I for one wouldn’t complain about this. It also sounds like it will support multiple users as well which will be great for families.
So check out the marketing blurb and the video below. At the very end are some links to the Teknision website also.
Chameleon will change how you use your Tablet.
The tablet has become a disruptive force in consumer electronics. Much like the smartphone before it, the tablet market is growing at an incredible pace.
The tablet experience, however, has seen very little in the way of innovation. As tablets are gaining ground where laptops used to tread, the user experience is still firmly rooted in the world of the mobile phone. The two main tablet interfaces, iOS and Android are little more than expansions of the mobile experience. Tablets are far more than a smartphone with a bigger screen. The recent success of tablets such as the Barnes and Noble Nook and the Kindle Fire shows that the market is primed for a change.
Project Chameleon is a research and development initiative to create a working prototype of where we believe the tablet OS should move towards.
Chameleon is based on three goals: Personalization, Contextualization and Differentiation.
Personalization - The First Point of Reference
Chameleon personalization goes beyond a surface level change of imagery – Chameleon adapts it’s interface proactively to the person using it. The first step to this is understanding the user as an individual. Chameleon uses advanced face recognition technology combined with simple creation and management of multiple user profiles to dynamically understand who is currently using the device. This not only enables very granular security and permissions, it also paves the way for proactive and intelligent information display based on combining cloud based user information with the context of time and location.
Contextualization - The Game Changer
Chameleon is based on the belief that a tablet operating system should do more than simply present applications and notifications. Chameleon has done away with the under utilized idea of home screens and replaced them with the concept of contextual dashboards that dynamically provide functionality and display information based on the context of time and location. As the user brings their tablet with them through the environments of home, travel and work, Chameleon changes it’s interface to present the most appropriate dashboard.
Chameleon is always relevant, always responsive.
Differentiation - Stand Out From the Crowd
Chameleon is built on Android. There are many advantages to using the Android platform, however the wide adoption of Android does pose some serious strategic brand challenges. Most devices have similar form factors and consumers are increasingly placing less importance on hardware specifications, the result is very little differentiation between products.
Moreover, with a multi-touch device, the user experience is the main embodiment of a brand. Settling for the stock implementation of Android effectively puts the brand experience in the hands of the Android team. Chameleon is designed for original equipment manufacturers who require a signature UI experience to help gain market differentiation.
A glimpse at the future of smart agents.
Chameleon features a pioneering concept that replaces standard notification systems with a Smart Agent that will proactively suggest actions, tasks and send reminders based on an understanding of the data and intentions of the user. For example, a business traveller whose flight may change will no longer just receive a notification about the change. Instead, Chameleon will notify the user of the change and ask permission to update schedules, send notices and book alternate arrangements based on the impact caused by the flight change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWZ7guxro2g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChgS0pry76Q
It reminds me alot of Slide Screen home (I think that was the name). The only thing keeping those things from succeeding is support. Unfortunately for them they are trying to aggregate alot of data from sources that will change their APIs without notice (Gmail, Facebook, Twitter), and if they don't step up, their entire purpose goes belly up. Like Slide Screen, as soon as Google pulled an API for Gmail notifications they closed up shop.
It does look nice though, although a little flashy.
It does look nice though, although a little flashy.
Haha, never thought I'd be on the other side of that line.
how do you like the mini pro? my gf is kinda looking at getting one (it's small and has a physical keyboard...)
Well, those are exactly the very same features why I chose it, and I'm really happy with it. Besides, don't let the small size fool you: it's has a really good hardware (1GHz processor, Adreno 205, 512MB RAM) enough to move Dead Space. Only downside is the HVGA screen (480x320) but it's good enough for its small size.
ICS 4.0.3 on an Asus EEEPC (x86). I have an 1000HE, might try to toss it on there later tonight. I jammed a resistive touch screen on it, I wonder if it'll recognize it.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/03/1...nks-to-android-x86-looks-surprisingly-usable/
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/03/1...nks-to-android-x86-looks-surprisingly-usable/
Vermillion
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Do you have the latest PlayStation store app installed on your phone?
There should be three separate PlayStation apps on your phone.
1)xperia play launcher (the one that automatically launches itself when you slide open the gamepad)
2)PlayStation pocket which is the one with all the psone classics.
3)PlayStation Store - lets you purchase psone and PlayStation certified games from the psn store., it was made available sometime this week, you need a direct download to install it on your phone. Search xda if you dont have it.
http://www.playstation.com/pss/store/en.html
It doesn't appear to be in the US according to that website. And I called SE - apparently that may be a Verizon decision. If it's Verizon's fault I don't have what I'm supposed to have on this fucking phone...
What do you try to do? Play PS1 game? Just get PFse.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Looks really cool. I'm not a fan of how tablets underutilize their large home screens as just an app launcher.
The Faceless Master
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Got digity damn! Everything works including my shitty touchscreen, camera, touchpad, keyboard, and usb!
My balls are fire!
http://db.tt/tPFDYMVD
Ita smoother than gingerbread.
edit: Edited from my eeepc 100he running ICS 4.0.3 (better than Worst Nexus!) with touchscreen, keyboard, and chkoler's webapp!.
This thing is screaming on the atom chip set! I'm so surprised. I have new hope for android tablets/notebook/desktops.
Even Alt + Tab works.
The "menu" key that's used for windows menus, brings up the options in apps.
This OS keeps blowing my mind.
I don't know how much of this stuff is custom, but there's alot of thought put into the physical/touchscreen combination. Click and drag works just like touch and drag. I can turn on the onscreen keyboard at will.
Touch screen + keyboard combo beats the shit out of a touch pad + keyboard combo, and possible a keyboard + mouse combo for a net book/laptop.
Auto correcting with a touchscreen after typing with a keyboard......OMG.
Even Alt + Tab works.
The "menu" key that's used for windows menus, brings up the options in apps.
This OS keeps blowing my mind.
I don't know how much of this stuff is custom, but there's alot of thought put into the physical/touchscreen combination. Click and drag works just like touch and drag. I can turn on the onscreen keyboard at will.
Touch screen + keyboard combo beats the shit out of a touch pad + keyboard combo, and possible a keyboard + mouse combo for a net book/laptop.
Auto correcting with a touchscreen after typing with a keyboard......OMG.
So, after going to the store and spending a good half hour with the G-Nexus and the G-Note, I came home with the Note.
The Nexus is beautiful, the curved screen looks amazing, and ICS is a whole other level, but I kept seeing that little, subtle slowdown when changing screens, something that the Note doesn't have. Also, the screen on the Note is unbeliavable. So big, so beautiful. I can say I'm in love with it.
Now, I really hope that Sammy will release it's ICS upgrade soon. I don't want to venture in custom roms just yet.
The Nexus is beautiful, the curved screen looks amazing, and ICS is a whole other level, but I kept seeing that little, subtle slowdown when changing screens, something that the Note doesn't have. Also, the screen on the Note is unbeliavable. So big, so beautiful. I can say I'm in love with it.
Now, I really hope that Sammy will release it's ICS upgrade soon. I don't want to venture in custom roms just yet.
So what's the deal with Thunderbolt and CM? I bought one around a year ago largely based on the hype around here and CM seems allergic to it. Don't get me wrong, I have few complaints outside of the battery but I don't understand why CM refuses to support it. There is an unofficial CM7 build (which I am running), and an official HTC ICS build has been announced, but no official CM9. Any particular reason why they refuse to support it? Just no interested developers?
I really think I will just grab an iPhone 5 when it comes out at this point and save the headaches. I already have a Xoom for Android
I really think I will just grab an iPhone 5 when it comes out at this point and save the headaches. I already have a Xoom for Android
Nobody on the team probably has one, plus it's CDMA and loaded up with a shitty beta LTE antenna they can't get drivers for.
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Sidenote: This ICS on this three year old Atom is running better than my tegra 2 transformer tablet.
About to install CM9 port onto my I777Am I right in assuming CM9 > AOKP?
The way I see it, CM9 is good for stock, AOKP good for stock + customisation. AOKP has a few more options for tweaking how the lockscreen and status bar look/function.
Otherwise they are basically identical
The way I see it, CM9 is good for stock, AOKP good for stock + customisation. AOKP has a few more options for tweaking how the lockscreen and status bar look/function.
Otherwise they are basically identical
Cool, I'll try out both then and see how it goes, thanks. Only problem is I installed the CM9 right now and can't seem to access the phone with my computer, even in CWM
If you have a carrier branded version, you might have to unlock it first.
Is there any Windows emulator you can try?
Ah damn, I thought, for some reason, rooting means I unlock it.
You mean something like splashtop?
No, emulator. You are running on x86 chip. There should some way to run windows with reasonable speed.
The Faceless Master
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yeah, it's called rebooting into windows.
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