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Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Fuck you, Google. This is what happens when a company gets to be this massive. Great ideas like G+ will be hampered due to bs like this.
TouchMyBox
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Let's say that this negatively impacts bullshit apps with bullshit 5 star reviews. It would be worth it if you didn't have to compete with as much noise, no?
you think so? You see some of the lunacy people write with facebook attached comment sections on websites?
The Friendly Monster
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Well what's to stop bullshit reviews from bullshit Google+ accounts?
Yeah, I definitely think fewer people will leave reviews, I wouldn't post a review with my G+ account, and I have one.
It wouldn't have bothered me too much if this had always been the case but having two "classes" of reviews is a scary transition to make.
I am looking forward to being able to reply to reviews though.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Thread for these Play changes here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=500510
BootlegSnackz
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TouchMyBox
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I'm hoping it would at least make things more tedious for shady people. I guess worst case scenario it doesn't change volume, but users could click on the profiles of people giving out suspicious 5-star reviews and easily see that it links to a fake account. So that would be an improvement.
On the other hand, I'm not sure if I want developers of offensively bad apps to be able to see my google plus profile when I give them 1 star reviews.
The Faceless Master
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i already do it, but i can see why it would annoy some people to attach their real name to a review. what's funny is it will hamper the normal people, but the crazy folk and those mass spammers gaming the system won't be so easily deterred.
BootlegSnackz
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doesn't matter because most people don't have a Google+ that they actually use anyway, they just have an empty husk of shell with no profile picture...
Google is doing this so that maybe people will be aware that they have this account and some people do use it. Honestly, I hope it catches on because I like Google+ alot better than Facebook, but whatever I barely use social networks anyway.
Google is doing this so that maybe people will be aware that they have this account and some people do use it. Honestly, I hope it catches on because I like Google+ alot better than Facebook, but whatever I barely use social networks anyway.
The Faceless Master
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TWITTERGEDDON CONTINUES!!! BOID IS OVAAAA!!!!
previously... Tweet Lanes is OVAAAAA, Tweetro (Windows 8 Metro Twitter app) DENIED more tokens...
previously... Tweet Lanes is OVAAAAA, Tweetro (Windows 8 Metro Twitter app) DENIED more tokens...
Vanillalite
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Glad to be of service since data caps screw everyone.
Damn, want to move to Android on my next phone, hopefully a top class Twitter client still is available by then.
Falcon Pro Beta is promising so far and it's just got released today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002259
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002259
Vanillalite
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Firefox 17 Mobile Released
So Mozilla released Firefox 17 mobile. Heck that puts it ahead of the desktop version.
Meanwhile Google seems to still not give a fuck about mobile chrome. Mozilla seems to update Firefox on a monthly basis.
PS: If you haven't tried out Firefox since say a year or so ago check it out again as Mozilla has changed things up quite a bit since then.
"Support for ARMv6 phones with at least 800MHZ processor and minimum 512MB RAM"
Firefox 17 Mobile Released
So Mozilla released Firefox 17 mobile. Heck that puts it ahead of the desktop version.
Meanwhile Google seems to still not give a fuck about mobile chrome. Mozilla seems to update Firefox on a monthly basis.
PS: If you haven't tried out Firefox since say a year or so ago check it out again as Mozilla has changed things up quite a bit since then.
Awesome!
Firefox 17 Mobile Released
So Mozilla released Firefox 17 mobile. Heck that puts it ahead of the desktop version.
Meanwhile Google seems to still not give a fuck about mobile chrome. Mozilla seems to update Firefox on a monthly basis.
PS: If you haven't tried out Firefox since say a year or so ago check it out again as Mozilla has changed things up quite a bit since then.
Firefox really is good now - I use it as my default browser.
Firefox 17 Mobile Released
So Mozilla released Firefox 17 mobile. Heck that puts it ahead of the desktop version.
Meanwhile Google seems to still not give a fuck about mobile chrome. Mozilla seems to update Firefox on a monthly basis.
PS: If you haven't tried out Firefox since say a year or so ago check it out again as Mozilla has changed things up quite a bit since then.
I downloaded and tried it again, it still has no way to close tab in one press. Also two press to switch tab. Can't think of any ergonomic decision thats worse.
How do you use this crap?
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm just hoping google is saving up for some epic chrome update to go with keylime pie sometime early next year. Early being Q1/Q2.
That'd be nice. Can't use it now. Runs like shit. Ever go into a thread here and have to swype again and again to get to the bottom of the page? That was what did it for me.
So i installed CM10 to my old Galaxy S1 and wow. It's like as smooth as GS3 on most things and like 100x better than stock rom!
It's really cool to be running cutting edge OS, services and apps on a relatively old hardware and seeing it running much better than it used to when it was new. Apple stuff tends to get worse by every update so it's very nice to see Android side only improving by the release, even on old hardware.
It's really cool to be running cutting edge OS, services and apps on a relatively old hardware and seeing it running much better than it used to when it was new. Apple stuff tends to get worse by every update so it's very nice to see Android side only improving by the release, even on old hardware.
Wow this is pretty great so far.
bad advice lol. I update and miss gingerbread. This ICS update made my phone slower and laggy. I guess this update just has bugs. I hope they improve it with an update but Idk if they will
I dunno, firefox mobile is fine but it's missing the really nice touches I like about chrome like magnifying part of the screen when you tap on an area with multiple links or zooming in on a text box when you tap it. Since chrome updated a few weeks ago and fixed the swiftkey bug I haven't really felt an need to use any other browser.
I just upgraded from an Acer Liquid E with LiquidNext on it to a I9300 Galaxy S3 with Omega v33.2. And currently I'm missing some apps or rather functions, any help would be greatly appreciated:
1) Office Suite that has a way of quick scrolling through large .xls tables like scroll bars. Kingsoft Office and Office Suite Pro 6+ seem rather tedious after a quick glance. Presumably to scroll somewhere in a table with 3000 rows I'd need 30 minutes. That can't be how it's supposed to be, can it?
2) Keyboard with swipe and arrow keys. I find it extremly tedious to correct typos or other kinds of typing with the selection tool.
3) Media Player that is able to scrobble either by the audioscrobble app or by itself and auto resumes playback when I plug headphones in.
1) Office Suite that has a way of quick scrolling through large .xls tables like scroll bars. Kingsoft Office and Office Suite Pro 6+ seem rather tedious after a quick glance. Presumably to scroll somewhere in a table with 3000 rows I'd need 30 minutes. That can't be how it's supposed to be, can it?
2) Keyboard with swipe and arrow keys. I find it extremly tedious to correct typos or other kinds of typing with the selection tool.
3) Media Player that is able to scrobble either by the audioscrobble app or by itself and auto resumes playback when I plug headphones in.
Nicktendo86
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Decided to go back to CM10 on my GNexus yesterday after a few days running stock 4.2. Couldn't stand the terribad quick settings any longer, not to mention the bugs such as the slow rotating camera and missing December in the people app. The lock screen widgets are pretty much useless as well, slider shortcuts work just fine.
Can't wait to see what CM10.1 has in store for us though, if they really take quick settings/lock screen widgets and make them USEFUL while also ironing out the bugs it will be the definitive 4.2 rom.
Can't wait to see what CM10.1 has in store for us though, if they really take quick settings/lock screen widgets and make them USEFUL while also ironing out the bugs it will be the definitive 4.2 rom.
Vanillalite
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Neither of those things are that bothersome to me.
I like that I can sync with my desktop, use flash, have the Firefox user agent, have Firefox extensions, and they update on a regular basis.
Yes. Try the free app first.
It's definitely new. I remember started seeing it second day after I got my N10.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
Yep just noticed the keep shopping feature as we'll
Dat Christmas
Dat Christmas
Many browsers have user agent function. Does Firefox mobile actual have useful extension now?
Vanillalite
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Yes. Some of your standard affair like stylish and ad block plus are available. Plus obviously flash works with it.
Thing is Firefox Mobile has well Firefox as its user agent. That means shit just works as most websites are design with Firefox in mind.
I'm super happy with SwiftKey - it's miles better than the Samsung keyboard that came with my Galaxy S3. It is way, way better at text prediction. I have to imagine it's a big improvement over the Gingerbread keyboard too.
Try the free version - it's a 30 day trial and has all of the same functionality the full version has.
BootlegSnackz
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Huh, this is new. I just downloaded Firefox and seems they added a "Keep shopping" screen with suggested apps after your download completes:
Or is this old news? Don't recall seeing this yesterday.
yeah it's new. I believe Android Police also has it for download on their site as well. Already have it on my One X now.
look at that beatiful N10 screenshot (sigh)
I probably won't see one of those for another month.
So...I have a Nexus 10 now and I have the update sitting in my notification bar. I've seen some grumbling about 4.2.1. Should I hold off from doing that update for 4.2.2? Is there any real reason to wait?
Also, I need to know if I can get a Flash-supported browser on this. I already miss Flash from my Xoom, and I'd like to figure out how to get it going on the N10. Any help with that?
Also, I need to know if I can get a Flash-supported browser on this. I already miss Flash from my Xoom, and I'd like to figure out how to get it going on the N10. Any help with that?
Vanillalite
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Firefox supports flash. Just grab the .apk from the net and load it. Then just go to the play store and install Firefox! Boom done.
*fist bump*
Thanks, dude. Any reason to not seek out the AOSP browser over Firefox? I guess it's time I take another good look at Firefox anyway, it's been a while.
Man, this Nexus 10. It's so beautiful.
Vanillalite
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You can if you want to try the AOSP browser out.
I'm pretty sure Opera Mobile works with Flash as well. So you have some options.
Getting it to run is as easy as downloading the apk and installing then just running a flash compatible browser though.
I'm pretty sure Opera Mobile works with Flash as well. So you have some options.
Getting it to run is as easy as downloading the apk and installing then just running a flash compatible browser though.
BootlegSnackz
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YAKJU 4.2 UPDATE ROLLING OUT (MANUAL UPDATE AVAILABLE AS WELL)
ok done yelling
also, 32GB Nexus 10 back on the play store (16gb as well)
get it while it's hot
just root and put the stock android browser back on your tablet, i think ics browser+ from the market may work with flash as well, good browser there imo. just about the same as the stock browser, but adds a little more too.
ok done yelling
also, 32GB Nexus 10 back on the play store (16gb as well)
get it while it's hot
just root and put the stock android browser back on your tablet, i think ics browser+ from the market may work with flash as well, good browser there imo. just about the same as the stock browser, but adds a little more too.
RoaringHawk
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Wish they would integrate Google Now cards into the lockscreen instead of the widgets thing.
BootlegSnackz
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they could kill two birds with one stone if they just make a google now widget...
(has anyone ever actually killed two birds with one stone?)
Vanillalite
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Thanks for whomever told me there was a 'refresh' button on GNow regarding the traffic cards. Works as intended.
Now I have another question! I often like to gchat while I'm at work on a pc browser, but I also have gchat signed in 24/7 on my phone as well. Is there a way to prevent getting notifications on the phone while I'm logged in the browser?
I suppose I could sign out on the phone, but then I just might forget to sign-in when I'm off work.
It's started to get annoying to have to clear the gchat notifications on my phone every 5 min
[edit] Maybe not. Looks like it's built that way on purpose...
Now I have another question! I often like to gchat while I'm at work on a pc browser, but I also have gchat signed in 24/7 on my phone as well. Is there a way to prevent getting notifications on the phone while I'm logged in the browser?
I suppose I could sign out on the phone, but then I just might forget to sign-in when I'm off work.
It's started to get annoying to have to clear the gchat notifications on my phone every 5 min
[edit] Maybe not. Looks like it's built that way on purpose...
RoaringHawk
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Swiftly is great- been using it for a year. I just switched to Touchpal keyboard and is my new favorite keyboard.
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