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Good God that Droid 5 keyboard is hideous. Did they hire someone that worked for Casio in 1997?
I mean, think about it. iOS 6 apps are going to look and feel so jarring in iOS 7. Reeder will look super out of place. It's a great opportunity for new players. I'm particularly interested to see what the next iteration of Tweetbots will become. Twitterific feels a lot more natural in the iOS 7 headspace.
Also, Rdio probably is the most ready application. <3 Rdio
Brah, you're on Sprint. One, S4 then...?
The multitasking won't be there til launch. I have faith in iOS devs keeping everything up to snuff. In fact, I expect a lot of devs - like TapBots - to just take the opportunity to launch all new applications. I really do think it'll be the biggest change for the new OS.
I mean, think about it. iOS 6 apps are going to look and feel so jarring in iOS 7. Reeder will look super out of place. It's a great opportunity for new players. I'm particularly interested to see what the next iteration of Tweetbots will become. Twitterific feels a lot more natural in the iOS 7 headspace.
Also, Rdio probably is the most ready application. <3 Rdio
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Note 3 just popped up in the BlueTooth SIG (group that over sees bluetooth standard) database.
We all know it's gonna be unveiled on Sept. 4th, but this just shows it really is on the way rather soon.
We all know it's gonna be unveiled on Sept. 4th, but this just shows it really is on the way rather soon.
SirMossyBloke
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Galaxy Mega price revealed:
$50 cheaper than Moto X, with same specs and biiger screen. Lawl. Oh camera is a wee bit less.
$50 cheaper than Moto X, with same specs and biiger screen. Lawl. Oh camera is a wee bit less.
Also...doesn't feel like slimy plastic.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Or you could get the GS3 for $9 on contract on At&t instead.
killertofu
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I mean I'd like to get an HTC One for the screen, feel and sound. I'm also more partial to Google Apps (Where the fuck is my Google Music App)
Also, I have an iPad Mini...
Got my hair cut. There is an AT&T store that is only a few buildings down from the barber shop. I decided to go in and play around with their new toys.
It's much smaller than I though it would be. This is perfect for new folks who think Android devices are too big. I'm totally satisfied with my Galaxy S4, so this is a bit small for my liking. However, the Moto X is a nice entry point for those making the jump from an iPhone or any old phone really. I'm a fan of AOSP based ROMs. This is as pure and legit as it gets, so of course, I felt right at home (I run CM 10.2 on my GS4). The UI was snappy and performance was very smooth. I was under the impression that the Moto X came pre-installed with 4.3, but as the photo shows, that unit was running 4.2.2. Huh....Anyway, the device itself is smooth, light and very comfortable. I think the camera UI is overly minimalistic. You have to really explore it and figure things out. The interface and feature set (for the camera, not overall) feel underdeveloped. As photo IQ itself is serviceable. Nothing special. Since the screen is smaller, I do feel a bit cramped and had a hard time touching the right icons. But that's just me. Again, I'm used to larger phones. Unlike Samsung, though a bit too stiff, Motorola was smart to put the volume and power buttons on the same side. In this case, they're all on the right. As for the Active Notifcations....Well, since it was a demo unit, I couldn't really test it out. Maybe it was due to the lack of actual pending notifications but unlocking the device was annoying. Maybe I'm just hardwired into my own habits but it took me a while to figure out how to bypass the initial notification screen to then be allowed to actually use the unlock icon. It was odd. I don't know.It's a shame that the "woven" back isn't textured. It would have been nice if it was made out of some kind of rubbery bumpy material. It would make it easier to hold, plus it would look and feel cool. Oh well, no big deal.
All in all, it's a solid device, but nothing mind blowing. It's a great phone for those who are new to Android or those who have an outdated device. If you're currently using something from the last 12 months or so, wait for something better. The Moto X is good but not amazing.
Anyway, more stuff...
HTC One Mini.
Another device that I would recommend to those who think most Android phones are too big. So you iPhone guys out there, give this a look. But honestly, stop being babies and learn how to appreciate bigger screens.
Samsung Galaxy Mega
This thing is a fucking beast. Seriously. It's huge...and you know...I kinda like that. Still, my GS4's specs and performance are amazing. No way, I'm turning my back on it.
Nokia Lumia 1020
I stupidly didn't bother using the camera...I know...Plus, this is my first time actually playing with a Windows Phone. Performance is pretty good. I can't really say much about it.
I also finally played around the the Blackberry Z10. What an awful device. Besides power and volume, there are NO hard or soft buttons. AT ALL. Page and app navigation is governed by swipes. It's not intuitive at all. It's bizarre as hell. RIM....lol
It's much smaller than I though it would be. This is perfect for new folks who think Android devices are too big. I'm totally satisfied with my Galaxy S4, so this is a bit small for my liking. However, the Moto X is a nice entry point for those making the jump from an iPhone or any old phone really. I'm a fan of AOSP based ROMs. This is as pure and legit as it gets, so of course, I felt right at home (I run CM 10.2 on my GS4). The UI was snappy and performance was very smooth. I was under the impression that the Moto X came pre-installed with 4.3, but as the photo shows, that unit was running 4.2.2. Huh....Anyway, the device itself is smooth, light and very comfortable. I think the camera UI is overly minimalistic. You have to really explore it and figure things out. The interface and feature set (for the camera, not overall) feel underdeveloped. As photo IQ itself is serviceable. Nothing special. Since the screen is smaller, I do feel a bit cramped and had a hard time touching the right icons. But that's just me. Again, I'm used to larger phones. Unlike Samsung, though a bit too stiff, Motorola was smart to put the volume and power buttons on the same side. In this case, they're all on the right. As for the Active Notifcations....Well, since it was a demo unit, I couldn't really test it out. Maybe it was due to the lack of actual pending notifications but unlocking the device was annoying. Maybe I'm just hardwired into my own habits but it took me a while to figure out how to bypass the initial notification screen to then be allowed to actually use the unlock icon. It was odd. I don't know.It's a shame that the "woven" back isn't textured. It would have been nice if it was made out of some kind of rubbery bumpy material. It would make it easier to hold, plus it would look and feel cool. Oh well, no big deal.
All in all, it's a solid device, but nothing mind blowing. It's a great phone for those who are new to Android or those who have an outdated device. If you're currently using something from the last 12 months or so, wait for something better. The Moto X is good but not amazing.
Anyway, more stuff...
HTC One Mini.
Another device that I would recommend to those who think most Android phones are too big. So you iPhone guys out there, give this a look. But honestly, stop being babies and learn how to appreciate bigger screens.
Samsung Galaxy Mega
This thing is a fucking beast. Seriously. It's huge...and you know...I kinda like that. Still, my GS4's specs and performance are amazing. No way, I'm turning my back on it.
Nokia Lumia 1020
I stupidly didn't bother using the camera...I know...Plus, this is my first time actually playing with a Windows Phone. Performance is pretty good. I can't really say much about it.
I also finally played around the the Blackberry Z10. What an awful device. Besides power and volume, there are NO hard or soft buttons. AT ALL. Page and app navigation is governed by swipes. It's not intuitive at all. It's bizarre as hell. RIM....lol
The Faceless Master
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they *should* reappear when you remount on the phone. also part of why Google (1) hates SD cards and (2) moved from UMS to MTP.
Sqrt_minus_one
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Isn't that meant to be the point of RIM's new OS you know get the OS out of the way and show just what the user is interacting with, maximise use of the screen space. It was a bit odd when I used it but performance was good for a version 1 device.
I came away a wee bit impressed to be honest.
The Faceless Master
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less MP. takes better pictures. sick battery life.
N2, OG, ATIV S Neo
C'mon Faceless. Be real.
SirMossyBloke
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Yep, good deal for the Mega, not so much the X, as we already know.
Battersea Power Station
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I really want the moto X now, and I'm currently trying to decide if I want to switch to AT&T for it. I'd have to lose my unlimited VZW plan though... and I about 3.5 GB per month. If I join my friend's family plan, I'd pay the $10 access fee, the $30 for 3 GB, and $10 more per GB overage, right? That might not be a bad deal.
Dude, no. Hold onto that unlimited plan with your life.
the is the greatest dilemma in my life currently...
DonMigs85
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No go, but I'm using Apex Launcher and wonder if that has something to do with it.
basic_element
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Not worth it. Verizon is much better than AT&T. AND lose unlimited data? No way. Just wait for Moto Maker to come to Verizon in a few weeks.
Jazzy Network
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Few weeks? Pretty sure it's longer than that.
Vanillalite
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Correction Verizon use to much better than at&t. Times have changed.
Not worth losing unlimited data though.
Vyse The Legend
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Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So I helped my fiancée get a new car today. Now she can use all of those crazy 2013 car features with her phone. She didn't get in car touch nav, but it has bluetooth, USB, and aux in her car.
Jazzy Network
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TBH their network is better. During Hurricane Sandy, Verizon networks around my area were the only ones that worked. Outside of that though, my AT&T has been just peachy. Sandy was a very rare thing though obviously.
Slower LTE, yes, but they cover more people. So depends if your area has AT&T LTE or not. And yea CDMA blows. Can't wait for VoLTE so we can get rid of all this shitty old generation technology.
Battersea Power Station
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I have a VZW family plan with five lines of grandfathered unlimited data.
I bet I can unofficially sell it to someone for $1000 bucks... not that I would do that.
I had no service in my house for 2 weeks after sandy... On Verizon
I'm not from the US so I have to ask, is it because VZW is worse now or because AT&T has improved?
vivftp
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Hmm, someone on XDA seems to want to tease something...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419113
He indicates Sept 4th will be interesting. Could it be Honami Mini? Here's the picture in question. All the lines and numbers are my own for scaling purposes up against the Blackberry Q10 beside it
So it's about 109.24mm tall, 57.88mm wide and judging by the shadows at the bottom of each phone they're about the same thickness so approx 10.4mm thick.
If this is Honami Mini then it's quite small for its rumored specs. Compare those dimensions against the iPhone 5 which is 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm. Just for the record the rumored specs of Honami Mini are 4-4.3" 720p triluminos display, 2GB RAM, S800 processor, same elemental resistance as Honami and possibly has the same camera as Honami.
Alternate possibilities are this is a low/mid range phone, or a complete hoax. The poster on XDA is using a new account so who knows. Any insiders want to comment?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419113
He indicates Sept 4th will be interesting. Could it be Honami Mini? Here's the picture in question. All the lines and numbers are my own for scaling purposes up against the Blackberry Q10 beside it
So it's about 109.24mm tall, 57.88mm wide and judging by the shadows at the bottom of each phone they're about the same thickness so approx 10.4mm thick.
If this is Honami Mini then it's quite small for its rumored specs. Compare those dimensions against the iPhone 5 which is 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm. Just for the record the rumored specs of Honami Mini are 4-4.3" 720p triluminos display, 2GB RAM, S800 processor, same elemental resistance as Honami and possibly has the same camera as Honami.
Alternate possibilities are this is a low/mid range phone, or a complete hoax. The poster on XDA is using a new account so who knows. Any insiders want to comment?
Vanillalite
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Bit of both. AT&T has built out their LTE network a ton so in most areas they've caught up. They also seem to have a better phone selection, gsm not CDMA, and their data plan is 3 gigs vs 2 gigs. They also have the fastest LTE Network.
Once Verizon get VoLTE shit will get real though.
basic_element
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I can only go by my own experience, but Verizon is still better than AT&T in my area (Los Angeles area). Whenever I go camping with my friends, only the Verizon phones get any reception (both voice and data). In my work building, Verizon has a more consistent signal (AT&T phones lose signal depending where you are in the building.)
Even in my house, I have a strong consistent LTE signal while visitors with AT&T are hit and miss. Same experience when I travel to other states. It's true that AT&T download speeds are generally faster, but I'll take better coverage than faster speeds any day of the week. Doesn't matter how fast it is if you can't use it.
Of course there are certain spots where AT&T gets signal while my verizon phone doesn't but that's very rare.
I agree with gcubed about "Less choices, longer waits on updates, hard locked phones, slower LTE." but that's the price I pay for great coverage. The day I see that another carrier provides equal or better coverage is the day I leave Verizon. If only T-Mobile coverage wasn't so crappy...
Even in my house, I have a strong consistent LTE signal while visitors with AT&T are hit and miss. Same experience when I travel to other states. It's true that AT&T download speeds are generally faster, but I'll take better coverage than faster speeds any day of the week. Doesn't matter how fast it is if you can't use it.
Of course there are certain spots where AT&T gets signal while my verizon phone doesn't but that's very rare.
I agree with gcubed about "Less choices, longer waits on updates, hard locked phones, slower LTE." but that's the price I pay for great coverage. The day I see that another carrier provides equal or better coverage is the day I leave Verizon. If only T-Mobile coverage wasn't so crappy...
Android Police tears down Google search 2.7
Megaton reveal: images are now saveable from image search!
Megaton reveal: images are now saveable from image search!
vivftp
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In case a smaller model is what you're aiming for, then you can probably add Honami Mini to that list. It's supposed to be just as powerful as its big brother, but be in a much smaller package. Hoping that pic I linked to above is it as that's a bloody tiny phone for something so powerful.
killertofu
Member
When is VoLTE supposed to roll out?
Mid 2014 - early 2015
SirMossyBloke
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http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/08/25/moto-x-review/
MobileSyrup's Moto X review.
Terrible camera in low light
Battery isn't that good
Screen isn't as good as other devices in price range
Don't complain about the price because "it will go down" lol
But it's well built and comfy.
MobileSyrup's Moto X review.
Terrible camera in low light
Battery isn't that good
Screen isn't as good as other devices in price range
Don't complain about the price because "it will go down" lol
But it's well built and comfy.
Stop, you're embarrassing yourself
The Faceless Master
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but they gave it an 8.9, that's a full point higher than the Xperia Z.
Because mossy is terrible at reading
The Faceless Master
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SirMossyBloke
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Please point out any points whatsoever I got wrong
The screen. The entire review was glowing besides the camera and battery. You took the only slightly negative things they said and used it as a summarysummary. Hell, they fellated it
SirMossyBloke
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I said it wasn't as good as those in the same price range, not that it was bad. In fact:
So looks like i'm ok, but you can't read.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Smart members of Android-GAF should band together and start an Android blog together.
I'm in! What can I do to help?
Am I even considered a smart android member or say, someone like Andrex and the artist formerly known as Copernicus?
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