It makes sense to combine them into one. Hate having two contact chats for the same person but one says "SMS" on it. Combine that shit Google!
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It makes sense to combine them into one. Hate having two contact chats for the same person but one says "SMS" on it. Combine that shit Google!
SirMossyBloke
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Anyone not getting notifications for sms through hangouts? 4 times now I opened it up and saw unread text messages from hours ago. Really frustrating.
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I understand that it stamps SMS messages with a "sent via SMS" type of label, even though you can't view your past SMS messages alongside Hangouts messages? That being the case, I'm hopeful they eventually give you the option to integrate all messages into one single thread. Could be as simple as a "single-thread view" checkbox in Hangout settings, and then potentially just use an action bar spinner to select which method to send from/to.
Nope, not yet but I remember having this problem when Hangouts first launched (of course that was with Hangouts messages and not SMS). Another weird thing is that I sometimes open Hangouts on my Nexus 7 and it hasn't updated the conversation. Like it won't show a message I just sent using Hangouts on my phone. I usually have to swipe it away and open it again to get it to refresh.
So I visited a T-Mobile store yesterday, picked up a few pamphlets, and spoke to a sales rep for a bit.
When I came home, I polled friends and colleagues about T-Mobile via Facebook. The results were split, on both sides of the spectrum. Gah!
I have two grandfathered VZ unlimited plans, and I'm unsure whether to sign another 2-year VZ contract to get new phones, or move to another carrier.
To keep VZ's unlimited data, I need another website glitch, or to buy the devices full price. My wife wants an iPhone, and we can't just accept paying $700 for it. Hanging onto VZ's unlimited data is starting to feel degrading.
When I came home, I polled friends and colleagues about T-Mobile via Facebook. The results were split, on both sides of the spectrum. Gah!
I have two grandfathered VZ unlimited plans, and I'm unsure whether to sign another 2-year VZ contract to get new phones, or move to another carrier.
To keep VZ's unlimited data, I need another website glitch, or to buy the devices full price. My wife wants an iPhone, and we can't just accept paying $700 for it. Hanging onto VZ's unlimited data is starting to feel degrading.
Bob Dobalina
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I'm hearing that the AOSP browser in 4.4 is fucked-poor scrolling and no text reflow now that its using chrome's rendering engine and to top it all off the interface is broken too.
Thanks google.
Thanks google.
I've been using Chrome beta as my main browser for a while but I really miss text reflow. I don't understand why it's not an option.
Bob Dobalina
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Chrome was the first thing I uninstalled when I got my Nexus 7. Can't stand its performance on android devices.
No idea what to switch to. What are good browsers aside from older ones like opera and dolphin?
Umm..Flipboard. But if you hate feedly (which I consider gods own) you probably would hate flipboard as well. What do you want in a rss/news app?
Are the apis and sdk finalised? I didnt think so even with huluplus and pandora finally getting chromecast support.
you can try boat browser. heard pretty good things about it.
I personally use naked browser for its lightweight and fast browsing experience. I get to disable images while on data too so it's really pretty awesome.
Anyone has a Facebook app alternative?
Boat is a wrapper of the built in browser so any poor performance on the new chromium engine will still show. Same with Dolphin (unless they have changed over to a new engine)
that sucks..
hmm.. Naked Browser is based on WebView..
but WebView on 4.4 is switching over to Chromium as well..
Next browser
And yes, they ruined the aosp browser. Thankfully bits easy to install the old one.
I had to reboot my phone a bunch of times.
GoldenEye 007
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Anyone have experience changing your default Android account to a new Gmail address? I kind of want to dump my gmail account that I've had for like 8 years dating back to high school while keeping my Android account and apps.
Is that even possible?
Is that even possible?
Is it only the email address you don't like? If so you should just set up a new gmail account and have it forward all email to your current address.
GoldenEye 007
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Yeah part of it just the name. It's unprofessional. And even though I use other addresses for professional affairs, it would still be nice to change it. Plus just the trash accumulated over nearly 10 years. Looking for a fresh start, you know? But then again that may not be worth all the hassle I guess.
poppabk
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Start a new account and have both accounts on your phone.
This is pretty much what I ended up having to do.
GoldenEye 007
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Hm I see. And it would stand to reason that the smartest thing to do is to create any new services (such as porting my mobile number to GV) under the new Gmail account.
I think at least in the Play Store you can switch between accounts I guess.
Yeah, switching between accounts has become easier now as well, with the pull out side menu. But I don't think you need to change account to access apps you've bought on another account, for me they usually appear as purchased, which is really convenient.
I am looking to jump over to android and the nexus5 from ios as I don't see the value in apples HW vs their SW anymore. I just find it all to over-priced for what they offer.
I know Google want all of my info in exchange for free services but that doesn't bother me in this age.
Also I have had enough of waiting for apple maps to catch up even though their fly-over is miles ahead of 3D Google Earth but I like the idea of their sharing panoramics and photosphere.
I agree that the play store will never catch up to the app store but my main concern is what does google services offer over pages, numbers etc?
Thanks.
I know Google want all of my info in exchange for free services but that doesn't bother me in this age.
Also I have had enough of waiting for apple maps to catch up even though their fly-over is miles ahead of 3D Google Earth but I like the idea of their sharing panoramics and photosphere.
I agree that the play store will never catch up to the app store but my main concern is what does google services offer over pages, numbers etc?
Thanks.
Vanillalite
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Google's Core Apps
YouTube
Chrome
GDocs
Maps
Google+
Calander
Drive
Keep
Photos
Music
Google also bought the Quick Office team so you can use that to open MS Office stuff.
In terms of core apps I'd argue Android is better than iOS in this regard. Only area iOS is still ahead is video and music creation. Something like Apple's Garageband is still king. Google lacks in core apps centered on content creation.
Google's web based office apps are miles ahead of what Apple has traditionally offered too.
The Faceless Master
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you don't have to catch up when you're in the lead.
when will the other app stores catch up to top Play Store apps like SwiftKey, Nova, Tasker, LightFlow, etc?
get a 5s. you'll be happier with it.
Thanks for the help. My wife and I love the new web icloud pages features so does google docs better this?
Also if I get a nexus7 instead of the new retina mini how easy is it to install my sons original DVDs as I thought we could but can't with his ipad mini?
brotkasten
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How comes all the good and new trendy apps always start on iOS first? I don't get that.
I agree, this is the ONLY thing that hesitates me in jumping over. If Google had this I would be gone.
Also is it true that Samsung the major android user is dumping android for it's own OS?
brotkasten
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Samsung is not going to dump Android like that. However, they are paying for time exclusivity of some apps for their devices.
The Faceless Master
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that was sarcasm lol.
more proof that you should stick to iOS.
and Samsung is dumping Android right after Apple cuts them out of their hardware supply chain.
Vanillalite
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Like what? Honestly outside of games I just don't see this being the case anymore.
Games is the one area iOS still has the lead.
brotkasten
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It took almost half a year until Vine came for Android and that was just this year.
criesofthepast
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Are you kidding me? WHYYYYY. Why the hell would it be noticeably slower if they optimized it for phones with way less ram? Doesn't the N5 and N4 both have 2GB of ram? I'm sad by your post. I hope my N4 isn't slowed down by this. Maybe I won't update.
These 4.4 Nexus 4 roms are made using 4.3 binaries right now. i.e., this shit is hacked together right now. Wait for the real deal.
criesofthepast
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Oh good wasn't aware of that. Carry on then...
Hahahah yeah, that's why I reverted back
I wonder when it will be officially released. It was fun saying "Ok, Google"Pizza con salsiccia
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If I send back my old S2 to samsung, will the phone's memory be wiped out ?
I lost the backups I had of hundreds of photos I took with that phone, and I'd like to get them back (and be able to use something that is not my current LG L5II piece of shit).
I lost the backups I had of hundreds of photos I took with that phone, and I'd like to get them back (and be able to use something that is not my current LG L5II piece of shit).
Testicular Sound Express
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developers often start with ios because they have a significantly smaller pool of hardware to deal with and test for. On Android, there are many devices to test for and support. Often times, small developers can't handle that work load.
The Faceless Master
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probably. always back up your data before sending anything in for repairs.
Pizza con salsiccia
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The problem is that the phone froze while I was listening to my voicemail, and I was never able to turn it back on again after removing the battery. Nothing ever happens, even with another battery, another charger, or when I tried turning it on in recovery mode.
Well to be fair the AOSP browser UI has been a bit buggy on tablets for a while now.
But yeah they are trying to push those users to chrome...not too surprised.
The Faceless Master
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one more reason to use Google+ Photo Backup!
Vanillalite
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Try adb?
Hello guys, I need help because I am little bit confused.
Anyway my Samsung Galaxy 2 got lost and Boost Mobile upgraded me to the Samsung Galaxy S3. Now according to them and their coverage map I should be getting 4G LTE and such icon should pop on my G3 but it is just showing 4G. they don't know why. I live in New York.
Maybe something is wrong with my phone? should I a take it to a Boost Mobile store? for them to check it?
Anyway my Samsung Galaxy 2 got lost and Boost Mobile upgraded me to the Samsung Galaxy S3. Now according to them and their coverage map I should be getting 4G LTE and such icon should pop on my G3 but it is just showing 4G. they don't know why. I live in New York.
Maybe something is wrong with my phone? should I a take it to a Boost Mobile store? for them to check it?
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