Sqrt_minus_one
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Pretty good most release for £400+ inclusive or VAT so assuming that price does and most (if not all) UK prices tend to include it, if so might actually sell off the Galaxy Nexus I got 3 weeks ago, if I can get £250 for it.
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Pretty good most release for £400+ inclusive or VAT so assuming that price does and most (if not all) UK prices tend to include it, if so might actually sell off the Galaxy Nexus I got 3 weeks ago, if I can get £250 for it.
Randy Lanzarote
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Just to put Carphone Warehouse's prices in perspective:
Galaxy S3 PAYG - £599
Optimus 4X HD PAYG - £399
Galaxy Note 1 PAYG - £449
Really they charge what they want, so the Nexus 4's low prices would suggest Google are going to set a pretty competitive RRP as with the Nexus 7 to push it hard.
Unknown Soldier
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The N7 is proof that the biggest cost these days in devices is flash memory. The N7 had a Tegra 3 and IPS display at launch too yet managed to squeeze in under $200. Good thing the N4 won't have to worry about that either. I can see the 8GB version of N4 being pretty cheap at launch.
The Faceless Master
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lol, no. unless you're taking 64GB modules, flash memory isn't the biggest cost. it's just the biggest variable that allows companies to charge more for different models of a product.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
That seems pretty cheap. It seems like in a couple of years, these phones won't be $500 off contract on launch anymore. Thanks to Google pushing this way. Apple's plenty happy with sticking the carriers with a larger subsidized bill.
-Pyromaniac-
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the number one reason the nex7 is as cheap as it is though is because it has no radio
And Kindle Fire.
Unknown Soldier
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N7 isn't sold at a loss though, they still make money at their price point.
Vanillalite
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So Firefox updated again with bug and security fixes. To bad Google seems to not give a fuck because they seem to never update Chrome.
http://youtu.be/-4zeAyxCmNY
5 seconds of the N10 in action
5 seconds of the N10 in action
Gotta say: I do love the simplicity of this UI compared to the previous one.
-Pyromaniac-
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Who the fuck makes a 5 second video. So dumb lol.
Battersea Power Station
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That black bar with the three buttons is really goofy. I mean, I love the look of Android 4+ but on that 10 inch screen it's just silly.
It's things like this and those ridiculously blurry leaked photos of phones I'll never understand.
Unknown Soldier
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Nexus 4 is basically for people who require stock Android, because they are developers or they want either a pure stock experience or on using a custom ROM. If none of these conditions apply to you, it's time to start looking for another phone.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
Yep Chrome is pretty disappointing to me. Does Firefox run gaf better than chrome?
Guess I should try but it's easier to ask
Also Timescape, Touchwiz are getting infinitely better. To date, the Galaxy Note 2 is the only phone that can currently do two apps at once in a single screen. That's a feature worth avoiding stock for.
OriginalThinking
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Technically not true, as anybody who uses those "over screen" apps can have a video running whilst checking e mail etc.
You need to bear in mind a few things: 1) Multitasking is limited to selected apps 2) I'd be interested to see whether updates of these apps might break compatibility with this feature (Like Gmail etc) 3) You need to have a really big screen to make it worthwhile. Perfect for the GNote and tablets, not so much on most phones.
I'm sure an advanced version of multitasking will feature in Android at some point though.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So the International One X with the Tegra 3 chipset is starting to receive the Jelly Bean update. No word on the XL aka North American One X or the One S.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Have you actually used it? I've only read bad things.
whatsinaname
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The two window feature? It is quite useful. I have watched let's play videos / videos posted in gaf threads and browsed GAF at the same time. I have used the browser with the notes app to write things down. Very smooth and you can re-size each window as desired.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Stolen from the XDA Forums member taimurniaz
I'm going to post my impressions of the JB update so far. I've got an unbranded Taiwanese HOX.
When you turn your screen on the animation is really smooth. I didn't use any other screens before and I haven't checked others now as well, but the productivity lock screen now shows the current weather as well
- The pane switching animation has been altered slightly. It was sluggish at first but now it's back to being smooth, however, it's a bit slower than what it was like on sense 4.1
- The entire colour scheme has been changed to the native android blue. There's a mixture of the sense green and android blue throughout though which is nice
- The notifications pane has been updated and it is now VERY SMOOTH. There's also an option to activate the power saver mode. Various options such as battery, apps and beats audio etc have been altered.
- The gallery app has been updated featuring two different views
- There's a different animation when opening threads in messaging. This feels a bit sluggish compared to the old one. One thing I don't like is the new sense keyboard. It's great that they give you the option to remove the arrows but the layout has been altered and I'm having to relearn how to type on this
- I'm still unsure of whether battery life has improved. I can tell it hasn't worsened but still haven't done much to see if it has improved
- By far the biggest improvement is the browser. It has a cleaner interface and is much quicker. Fit to screen works brilliantly with almost all sites now! Chrome is included by default but I found no reason to switch to it, the default HTC browser is good enough.
- Voice search and Google Now are now available. I really like using Google Now, it's good at reminders and giving sports updates!
- The camera has a couple of new shooting modes
- Switching between apps is now a bit quicker BUT I do feel that opening and closing apps is a bit sluggish now
- The beats preset has been altered and it is now louder and much better
I'm going to post my impressions of the JB update so far. I've got an unbranded Taiwanese HOX.
When you turn your screen on the animation is really smooth. I didn't use any other screens before and I haven't checked others now as well, but the productivity lock screen now shows the current weather as well
- The pane switching animation has been altered slightly. It was sluggish at first but now it's back to being smooth, however, it's a bit slower than what it was like on sense 4.1
- The entire colour scheme has been changed to the native android blue. There's a mixture of the sense green and android blue throughout though which is nice
- The notifications pane has been updated and it is now VERY SMOOTH. There's also an option to activate the power saver mode. Various options such as battery, apps and beats audio etc have been altered.
- The gallery app has been updated featuring two different views
- There's a different animation when opening threads in messaging. This feels a bit sluggish compared to the old one. One thing I don't like is the new sense keyboard. It's great that they give you the option to remove the arrows but the layout has been altered and I'm having to relearn how to type on this
- I'm still unsure of whether battery life has improved. I can tell it hasn't worsened but still haven't done much to see if it has improved
- By far the biggest improvement is the browser. It has a cleaner interface and is much quicker. Fit to screen works brilliantly with almost all sites now! Chrome is included by default but I found no reason to switch to it, the default HTC browser is good enough.
- Voice search and Google Now are now available. I really like using Google Now, it's good at reminders and giving sports updates!
- The camera has a couple of new shooting modes
- Switching between apps is now a bit quicker BUT I do feel that opening and closing apps is a bit sluggish now
- The beats preset has been altered and it is now louder and much better
-Pyromaniac-
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the value is stock android/timely updates, and imo better design (less boxy). Everything else looks similar?
Nice. Can't wait for AT&T to jump on it. I want me some google now.
The Faceless Master
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the only bad thing i've read is "it doesn't work with every app", people seem to love it and it seems to work well, unlike the implementation in the Note 10.1
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Ah, I see. I'm comparing the Note 10's implementation.
The Faceless Master
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shit google needs to steal that
-Pyromaniac-
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Yeah it's easily the best only good thing touchwiz has going.
Goddamn, you aint lying.
That and smart stay and flip to mute and those toggles in the notification pane.
OriginalThinking
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You should root. Cyanogen mod 10 on the One X is godly. Smoother than a G Nex, or Nexus 7. Sense is an ugly mess compared to it.
http://slidescreenhome.com/
Does anyone know of a launcher similar to this?
This is called slidescreen. It's pretty old. From the froyo days I think. The app was abandoned by the devs. Anything similar to this? I used the beta app long time ago and I thought it was a cool idea.
Does anyone know of a launcher similar to this?
This is called slidescreen. It's pretty old. From the froyo days I think. The app was abandoned by the devs. Anything similar to this? I used the beta app long time ago and I thought it was a cool idea.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Looks good.
Seems that the Nexus 7 16GB model price will drop to 199$: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/2...ay-at-office-depot-for-249-16gb-drops-to-199/
Unknown Soldier
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The question is, are both apps actually running simultaneously? The thing about the Galaxy Note 10.1, which is where the multi-window feature debuted, when you are working in one app window, the other window 'freezes' the app, because that's what Android does to apps which are backgrounded and which don't otherwise demand resources for things like background syncing. In all multitasking desktop OSes, even when you move from one window to another, all apps are always running and this is the paradigm that users of multitasking are accustomed too.
Someone was able to get an early Verizon Note II and dumped the stock ROM using Odin. According to people who have poked around in it, the multiwindow.jar and associated files are inside. So it's possible the Verizon Note II will ship with the multi-window update, a consolation prize for being a month late.
whatsinaname
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I have received chat messages on my talk app when it was in split screen (I was on Chrome on the other half). Youtube videos continue running when you are using the browser. Haven't tried navigation and something else at the same time yet. I'll try that tomorrow.
As long as devs are able to add it to stock based roms I will be happy.
Are there any stock based roms that change the look of the quick toggles in the notification shade? I am too used to cm style toggles to deal with the horrible way TW does it.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Now to get a Nexus 7 or not, and if I do to get the 16 or the new 32 gig version. Also if I decide to get one I have to figure out how to get a non defective unit, and I'd like to know that Android 4.2 will be coming soon to the device. Also worried that as soon as I buy this thing a better version of the 7" will hit.
What to do what to do...
Vanillalite
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This me everytime I randomly check for a jelly bean update...
Spiritreaver
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Dunno why I have been torturing myself by using Swype instead of Swiftkey on the S3. Just not as nice on a larger keyboard.
I want a Note.
I want a Note.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
Dunno why I have been torturing myself by using Swype instead of Swiftkey on the S3. Just not as nice on a larger keyboard.
I want a Note.
Wanted to wait for the note but I couldnt wait any longer
spilled beer on my old Xperia, lol
Looks like AOKP finally hit their JB Milestone 1:
The following devices are supported thus far:
Release Date: 28 Oct 2012
maguro Galaxy Nexus (GSM)
toro Verizon Galaxy Nexus (LTE)
toroplus Sprint Galaxy Nexus
crespo Nexus S
crespo4g Nexus S 4G
grouper Nexus 7
d2vzw Verizon Galaxy S3
The following devices are supported thus far:
Release Date: 28 Oct 2012
maguro Galaxy Nexus (GSM)
toro Verizon Galaxy Nexus (LTE)
toroplus Sprint Galaxy Nexus
crespo Nexus S
crespo4g Nexus S 4G
grouper Nexus 7
d2vzw Verizon Galaxy S3
BootlegSnackz
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Damn hurricanes
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