What do you mean not getting the Google love? That's ALMOST the perfect phone.
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What do you mean not getting the Google love? That's ALMOST the perfect phone.
ThatObviousUser
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does chrome still drain the battery stupidly fast?
Nicktendo86
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Da fuck?Android 4.3 camera interface re-design spotted on Nexus 4.
brotkasten
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Android 4.3 camera interface re-design spotted on Nexus 4.
Oh wow, look, it's not stupid dogshit an intern came up with. Finally!
Nicktendo86
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So it looks like it overlays the image for the settings all the time rather than just when you hold your thumb down?
The Faceless Master
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i guess their previous idea was too confusing for normal folk.
*high five* for those of us with invisible fingers.
Vanillalite
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So Opera updated with full screen and extra text wrap features.
Seriously, some people can't use radio whenever they want?? That is no way to live.
Definitely an improvement.
Nicktendo86
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What is wrong with people? TAKE THE VIDEO IN LANDSCAPE!!!
Absolutely. Can't wait to get my hands on this.
He probably thought it would've been too obvious.
As if holding a phone in front of a phone wasn't strange enough...
Randy Lanzarote
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Oppo are going to start shipping the Find 5 from Europe on Monday. Prices start at 399
http://europe.oppostyle.com/
£341 for an unlocked 5" 1080p phone.... Hmmmm.....
http://europe.oppostyle.com/
£341 for an unlocked 5" 1080p phone.... Hmmmm.....
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
So, trying to get a cheap but good android phone in the $300 or less range (off contract). It seems my choices are a used S3, N4 8gb (ugh), or an HTC first. I'd prefer the First, and I know it has stock android, but since it sold like crap....is there ANY way it gets updates? I'd imagine that there isn't really a community that would push update and that google updates wouldn't carry over even though its stock, right?
cuevas. PhD.
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Fuck him. Fuck verizon. Fuck htc. And fuck everyone too.
Ephemeris
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Sorry, I was posting that from my phone and it annoyed me after butchering a copy/paste and I bailed before expanding lol
I don't dislike Stock, in fact I always aim for the stock look on my Phone.
But there's a difference between "Stock OS and waiting for HTC to update" and "Stock OS with updates directly from Google."
Developer One + Nova Launcher > a Stock (non-Google-love) One.
Ephemeris
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I bought the ZeroLemon S3 7000mAh Extended Battery a month ago for around $25. Didn't lose NFC either!
Cons: It turns my slim, light phone into:
(That's exactly how it looks btw. They included the same black case with the battery).
Pros: Glorious battery life. I remember following their guide of waiting for the battery to go to 1%. There I was, day 3, wishing the battery would die faster lol
Honestly I bought it for a trip I have coming up next month, and planned to switch back to my stock battery after a couple days.. but I just can't
Really liking the look of this theme someone posted on G+ - was simple to setup too; https://plus.google.com/u/0/109221895080229476932/posts/bGtA4RcnFT1
Wow that's sexy as fuck
Really liking the look of this theme someone posted on G+ was simple to setup too.
mmmmhh....
Wonder how soon is this new Gmail (both web and Android) is coming?
For those of you still on Google Talk, have you noticed more friends logged in than usual? Seems like Hangouts is spreading fast -- either by Android's auto-install, or iPhone users who install the app manually. I know a lot of Android users who never logged into their Talk app, but Hangouts is always logged in.
Vanillalite
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What happened to your Windows Phone?
Honestly I'd just save up the extra 50 bones and get the 16 gig Nexus 4 unless you can find a really good deal on one of the 2012 flagship phones used in good condition.
Everyone's always idle now for me.
Hey is there any reason to avoid buying a Nexus 4 these days? I'm thinking about buying one but I haven't really been paying close attention to the market market lately. Does it have any issues that I should know about? As far as price goes it seems like easily the best deal you can get with Android.
Also as I'm kind of dumb regarding phones, if I was to buy a new phone do I just have to switch my SIM card over from my old one? Is there anything else to do in order to transfer over?
Thanks!
Also as I'm kind of dumb regarding phones, if I was to buy a new phone do I just have to switch my SIM card over from my old one? Is there anything else to do in order to transfer over?
Thanks!
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
What is your current device and provider?
In theory you should be able to just SIM swap and be fine.
As for any reason to avoid buying one it just depends on your wants, needs, and purchase ability. What's your current phone? Nothing wrong with ordering a Nexus 4 right now, but depending upon your situation you might want to hold off/go with something else instead.
LG Optimus (this one: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support-mobile/lg-LGP500H) with Telus. I'm in Canada if that makes any difference.
I want a new phone as:
1. My current phone is laggy, has performance issues even on relatively simple games, is stuck on Android 2, and has a fairly poor screen in comparison to new phones. I would like something new that doesn't have these issues.
2. I'm interested in Android game development since Unity added it in their free engine. I can't depend on my current phone to run games for testing.
I would ideally like something that's dependable, with a decent screen and battery life, and at least reasonably powerful. I don't have a ton of disposable income these days so I'm looking for something cheap as well. I guess I should probably mention I'm also using prepaid so I will need to buy the phone outright I think?
Battersea Power Station
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Yeah, I've done that -- I hope they didn't change anything. Just do it over the phone so you can verbally confirm: "the line with the upgrade will keep unlimited data, right?"
Verizon's XFON has passed through the FCC. So now that's AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon all set to launch XFON!
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Nothing, I sold the N1 I used as a backup all this time and wanted to get a new Android phone as a backup without paying too much. I can get a HTC First for $250 brand new, that seems like a pretty sweet deal, no?
Ahh the good old Optimus One. That's the phone I upgraded from with my Nexus 4. Is your contract with Telus ending anytime soon?
Edit- You're prepaid eh. You should definitely check out the Tab option with Koodo. Good plans.
Futureshop has the Nexus 4 for $199 + $150 Koodo Tab with Koodo plus you get a $50 gift card at the moment. I can send you a free $25 off your Tab referral code bringing the price down to $325 total. After make a posting on Kijiji offering Koodo referrals and you'll squash the Tab in no time. I got my Nexus 4 for $56 with a $150 Tab this way.
Anyways. It's a sexy phone though I've had my gripes with build quality (Nexus 4 OT) but I love it.
2nd week of June pre-order, 3rd week in-store.
wsoxfan1214
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Randy Lanzarote
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Can't help but notice that the Nexus 7 seems to be dropping in price across various retailers in the UK. PC World Business site now have it listed under their 'Clearance' section for £179.
Reminds me of the price drops just before the 32gb refresh hit.....
Reminds me of the price drops just before the 32gb refresh hit.....
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Why? 720p, dual core, 4.3" compact design, and stock android with lte for $250!
SirMossyBloke
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Really liking the look of this theme someone posted on G+ - was simple to setup too; https://plus.google.com/u/0/109221895080229476932/posts/bGtA4RcnFT1
I just replicated this. Looks awesome but email doesn't work properly. It launches my email but just displays a "1" on the icon at all times, regardless of how many unread emails their are.
My OCD is going crazy.
Metalmurphy
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Does anyone have any idea why on the camera app, if I swipe left to see the previous taken photos, they only appear if I launch the app from the lock screen?
If I launch it from the app drawer or home screen shortcut no photos appear.
If I launch it from the app drawer or home screen shortcut no photos appear.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
My main phone is a Lumia 920, so I got that covered, my concerns are updates and price. I think the specs are more than adequate.
Why does the phone have midrange specs? Is Google making it low cost to buy at full price without contract?
Did you select all mail or just your inbox? Seems to work for me with the latter.
You can change the color of the icons in their latest update which is nice. Looks really smart having the screen to the left and right with these app icons.
All i know is should be the other way around to protect your privacy.
Wuthering_Heights
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Any tips for preserving battery life on an android phone?
I leave for work about 3pm with a full battery, and by the time I get off around midnight the battery is near dead. The only way I can save the battery is to put it in airplane mode.
I do assume that being connected to wifi is going to drain some battery, but the whole thing in a night? Are there any things that I may be missing to help preserve the battery?
I leave for work about 3pm with a full battery, and by the time I get off around midnight the battery is near dead. The only way I can save the battery is to put it in airplane mode.
I do assume that being connected to wifi is going to drain some battery, but the whole thing in a night? Are there any things that I may be missing to help preserve the battery?
Ephemeris
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Looks like its legit. Google Edition HTC One all but confirmed at this point according to Android Central.
Brings this up as well :
So we will see how that goes.
I'm curious though. I/O was definitely not about launching new hardware , but it sure looks like Google is going to be up to something soon ... Next month specifically .
Considering it seems we have :
Samsung S4 Googy version
White Nexus 4
Unnamed Media Player that recently showed up at the FCC
HTC One Google Edition
Possibly all launching next month. Hmm.
Brings this up as well :
So we will see how that goes.
I'm curious though. I/O was definitely not about launching new hardware , but it sure looks like Google is going to be up to something soon ... Next month specifically .
Considering it seems we have :
Samsung S4 Googy version
White Nexus 4
Unnamed Media Player that recently showed up at the FCC
HTC One Google Edition
Possibly all launching next month. Hmm.
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