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[Whiteshirt]

In a world where manners still exist. During conversations, discussing business with clients, during meals, and so forth. Its impossible to pull out your phone to check the time in those situations without looking disinterested in the other party. Even if you say that you're simply keeping track of the time, they're not going to trust you because they figure you're more interested in your Facebook or whatever.

No, I am not saying you can't use your smartphone to check the time. But a watch allows you to check time discretely. I work in a job that deals with a lot of clients and this is the reason why many of us still wear watches. For the same reason, I have no idea what the purpose of smart watches are because their functionality is...well not discrete.

 

[Talon]

Yeah, if you're in a client meeting, it'd be rude as hell to pull out your phone and check the time. Hell, you should be discreet with how you check your watch.

 

[The Faceless Master]

This skin is on top of Android 4.1

http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/26/3917772/infobar-a02-japanese-phone-design

Really cool stuff.

the Infobar Launcher isn't that new man.

I can think of a few instances where that would be rude. Can't imagine it would go down to well whilst on a date. Or during a funeral. Instances where a sneaky glance at your wrist might be the better option. ;-)

if i'm looking for the time when on a date, there's a problem somewhere. funeral? you're joking right? people have their phones out taking pictures, seeing the time is nothing.

You obviously don't know shit.

no, seriously i was on dx.com looking at phones and i also saw some 5"-7" Android GPS units that come preloaded with maps.

 

[tino]

the Infobar Launcher isn't that new man.


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That was just half of it. Now that I think about it, I did see that video.

The new UI is altogether alot nicer and very coherent. My favorite part is the elastic menu interaction behavior.

Basically HTC has proved that its doable on top of 4.1 and they should start using that shit instead of the "Sense" nonsense.

Frankly I am surprised HTC hasn't been sued the shit out of by Apppe for that elastic menu. Maybe this is part of the settlement?

 

[Doopliss]

Are Sony and HTC the only manufacturers that got the memo that dedicated menu buttons are now deprecated? Whenever I see one it immediately makes me suspect that the UX on that device is total shit.

 

[brotkasten]

Any good lock screen replacements? I want to replace that disgusting thing they put on my phone with 4.2.

 

[Vic]

Any good lock screen replacements? I want to replace that disgusting thing they put on my phone with 4.2.

WidgetLocker

 

[jokkir]

Any good lock screen replacements? I want to replace that disgusting thing they put on my phone with 4.2.

It's not too bad once you center the clock and remove the bolded hours font

 

[brotkasten]

It's not too bad once you center the clock and remove the bolded hours font

How do I do any of that?

 

[zedge]

http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/01/26/f...us-g-makes-a-better-nexus-4-than-the-nexus-4/

Interesting.

 

[tino]

http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/01/26/f...us-g-makes-a-better-nexus-4-than-the-nexus-4/

Interesting.

LOL, so basically most of the 2012 flagship phones are better than Nexus 4. We know that already.

 

[Cheebo]

Nexus 4 is a extremely cheap (for being off contract) phone, you get what you pay for. I wish Google would expand the nexus line to have high end as well as lower-end devices. It is a bit silly that if you want a top tier Android phone you'll have to get something with bloatware.

 

[zedge]

The Nexus 4 is being heavily subsidized by Google.

 

[Cipherr]

LOL, so basically most of the 2012 flagship phones are better than Nexus 4. We know that already.

I feel like digging up my rants from last year about checking expectations. "Nexus will be a mid tier type of device, it wont be bleeding edge".

 

[Threi]

How do I do any of that?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/.../details?id=net.alamoapps.unboldedclockwidget


or any lockscreen widget.

 

[zedge]

LOL, so basically most of the 2012 flagship phones are better than Nexus 4. We know that already.

Hmm, other than no LTE the Nexus 4 is on par with any flagship phone of 2012.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

The Nexus 4 is being heavily subsidized by Google.

It's not. It's just not being sold at a ridiculous margin.

 

[Zapages]

You guys need to check out Atom Launcher (its free). It is pretty sweet so far... Plus you can use Launcher EX Pro stuff in it.

You can hide your status bar with it too. O_O All this without root! O_O!

 

[The Faceless Master]

Hmm, other than no LTE the Nexus 4 is on par with any flagship phone of 2012.

point 4 is the biggest one imo

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I'm glad I ditched the nexus 4. It was a tough decision at the time but I think it'll pay off soon.

 

[tino]

I'm glad I ditched the nexus 4. It was a tough decision at the time but I think it'll pay off soon.

Have you ever had the chance to buy it?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Have you ever had the chance to buy it?

I was one of the first to pre-order. I ditched the pre-order before it had a chance to ship.

edit: it's funny though, if the pre-order had shipped right away or even a day or two later I'd still have it. But the fact that the first wave of shipments to canada took a while gave me a chance to sour on it.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Nexus 4 is a extremely cheap (for being off contract) phone, you get what you pay for. I wish Google would expand the nexus line to have high end as well as lower-end devices. It is a bit silly that if you want a top tier Android phone you'll have to get something with bloatware.

What? No. The N4 is top of the line, for the most part. This isn't a Nexus S.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

It's not. It's just not being sold at a ridiculous margin.

Which leads to point 4. Why would LG want to dedicate resources and production capacity to a product which makes them no money? Google fucked up the pricing.

 

[JordanKZ]

Nexus 4 is a extremely cheap (for being off contract) phone, you get what you pay for. I wish Google would expand the nexus line to have high end as well as lower-end devices. It is a bit silly that if you want a top tier Android phone you'll have to get something with bloatware.

Yeah man...
That Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB of RAM and 768p IPS LED display are just so low class...

 

[Vanillalite]

Biggest advantage the Nexus has will be when KLP drops and Nexus owners who bought through Google (not say T-Mo) get the update like a week later.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Biggest advantage the Nexus has will be when KLP drops and Nexus owners who bought through Google (not say T-Mo) get the update like a week later.

They said the same about 4.2!

 

[tino]

Biggest advantage the Nexus has will be when KLP drops and Nexus owners who bought through Google (not say T-Mo) get the update like a week later.

But what if you can buy the 5"1080p Nexus 5 for $455.55 at the same day?

 

[Bboy AJ]

Biggest advantage the Nexus has will be when KLP drops and Nexus owners who bought through Google (not say T-Mo) get the update like a week later.

I don't think that will be an issue like it was for the GNex. The GN had different firmware versions. As far as I know, every N4 is the same.

 

[Nicktendo86]

To anyone who wants full screen chrome
http://phandroid.com/2013/01/26/chrome-beta-full-screen/

 

[buhdeh]

Nexus 4 is a extremely cheap (for being off contract) phone, you get what you pay for. I wish Google would expand the nexus line to have high end as well as lower-end devices. It is a bit silly that if you want a top tier Android phone you'll have to get something with bloatware.

No offense but you clearly have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[Aegus]

Has anyone else found that deleted contacts still appear or come back? I've deleted a contact quite a few times and it still hangs about on my phone somewhere.

Like I'd search for a name that shares the first few letters and the deleted contact would be there. Then I'd check my contact list manually and the contact isn't there.

Checked my google accounts as well to see if it was syncing, but the contact isn't there either.

 

[brotkasten]

Is it possible to use different wallpapers for the home and lock screen?

 

[3phemeral]

Is it possible to use different wallpapers for the home and lock screen?

Yeah, you can use widgetLocker if you don't have a custom ROM.

 

[Blackhead]

Its pretty rude to pull out your phone to check the time. Watches allow time to be checked more discretely. Fashionable watches also serve as good wrist fascinators for special events.

This is also why smart watches are stupid as hell. When I last checked, smart watches need fiddling to check content, which defeats the discreteness of a watch. Its just a huge nerd wank fantasy, to be honest, so not surprising it appeals to The Verge, users of Kickstarter, and Engadget.

That's the beauty of Android, you can replace the UI. Augmented Smartwatch has been fixing the watch fiddling since last year:

http://youtu.be/64mqrt9q9fI

It's up to version 3.x now and works with the Sony Smartwatch, Motoactv and Metawatch. Yolu can read the developer's thoughts on the Pebble watch here.

 

[The Real Napsta]

Virtua Tennis and asphalt 6/7 off the top of my head

Thank you.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

http://www.usp-forum.de/news/1208-sony-c5303-huashan-zeigt-ersten-unbest-tigten-bildern.html

Xperia C530x (Xperia P successor, iPhone 5 competitor)

Android 4.1.2, MSM8960T, 720p

 

[Nicktendo86]

http://www.usp-forum.de/news/1208-sony-c5303-huashan-zeigt-ersten-unbest-tigten-bildern.html

Xperia C530x (Xperia P successor, iPhone 5 competitor)



Android 4.1.2, MSM8960T, 720p

Only 4.1?

Edit: Also looks a little chunky to me but could be mistaken.

 

[gcubed]

Only 4.1?

Edit: Also looks a little chunky to me but could be mistaken.

4.2 only exists in the google vacuum. No ones else wants it

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Zomg your sources did you well because what you said about the HTC M7 is true. Despite having a 4.7 inch screen it's actually bigger than the one X and slightly bigger than the S3 as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ulbfXVjNf9E#!

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Zomg your sources did you well because what you said about the HTC M7 is true. Despite having a 4.7 inch screen it's actually bigger than the one X and slightly bigger than the S3 as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ulbfXVjNf9E#!

Well no one can say they weren't warned about HTC's latest bout of failure...

 

[darkwing]

4.2 only exists in the google vacuum. No ones else wants it

including bluetooth devices

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Well no one can say they weren't warned about HTC's latest bout of failure...

also with their recent spout against developers. Totally soured on them.

Now all that's left to see for me is the Galaxy S4. Guess we gotta wait just under 2 months for that. Hopefully leaks come earlier.

 

[DrFunk]

also with their recent spout against developers. Totally soured on them.

Now all that's left to see for me is the Galaxy S4. Guess we gotta wait just under 2 months for that. Hopefully leaks come earlier.

http://www.gsmarena.com/is_samsung_readying_the_galaxy_s_iv_for_at_t-news-5420.php

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

http://www.gsmarena.com/is_samsung_r...-news-5420.php

well that doesn't really tell us anything that isn't obvious

Technically we know everything about the S4 really. All that's left to know is the dimensions/hardware quality/battery other fine details.

 

[Kiraly]

Huashan looks pretty classy

 

[Pctx]

http://www.gsmarena.com/is_samsung_readying_the_galaxy_s_iv_for_at_t-news-5420.php

Galaxy SIII+

 

[Nicktendo86]

4.2 only exists in the google vacuum. No ones else wants it

Well.. Yeah that's true.

 

[Chinner]

hey i dont really know shit about andriod, when you get these homescreen launchers like apex launcher, do these things take away a lot of resources?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

hey i dont really know shit about andriod, when you get these homescreen launchers like apex launcher, do these things take away a lot of resources?

not a lot, especially these days with 2gb ram.