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Jealousy doesn't suit you Groof. Better just to give in an buy the top-tier phone you know you deserve.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Hey, I've got a question if anyone can help me. I have a Nexus 5 and I was wondering if the default weather cards (not sure if this is the name, it's the card for weather when I swipe to the left most screen) alert you for weather warnings and state of emergencies? I know the weatherbug app used to do it for me but I was wondering if anything from google does it. I don't really want two things on my phone and I like the cards but I miss not getting up to date alerts on storm warnings and state of emergencies being called for my state. I didn't get an alert about the state of emergency last night which made me think of it.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Not in my experience. I've never seen one
Google now does weather alerts, but they're not too reliable. I remember getting one while I was halfway through work inside of a thunderstorm.
I hear that leather is made with virgin plastic skin.
Junior Mint
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I've gotten a tsunami warning from Google Now before.
Is it just me or are there a lack of new phones recently? Only things out right now are Samsung trash and the wonderful N5 (battery+camera being the only concerns). I'm usually one for switching my phone every couple of months but there seems to be nothing on the horizon. Just swapping out between my 5S and One for the time being.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Ah, that's a shame. Guess I'll have to download weatherbug app again. Thanks guys!
Kiraly
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LG G2 fixes all of that, giving you shitty software in return.
Pure awesome.
The screen is excellent. Colours look superb and very, very accurate with a nice subtle warm tone which doesn't hurt your eyes.
The phone is a speed demon. That 2.3ghz SnapDragon 800 and 3GB RAM never faulter. Apps load in a second, the thing nevers slows down no matter what it is you have open. It's amazing.
The S-Pen rocks. I didn't think I needed it, but all the air gestures help significantly and writing notes and drawing feels so natural. It's also pressure sensitive, so that's a plus.
Battery is ace. 6hrs constant use over two days is superb.
Finally, dat 13mp camera is outstanding and 4K recording and 1080p/60fps? Aw yes.
Unknown Soldier
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I can't wait for the Note 4 and Dat 2560x1440 Super AMOLED.
I'm holding on to my Note II and waiting until Note 4 to upgrade.
All you need to know is it gets you laid?
I'm holding on to my Note II and waiting until Note 4 to upgrade.
All you need to know is it gets you laid?
Though the G2 camera is pretty shite as well. Really slow to focus and very poor colour reproduction.
I don't understand all the hate for LG's software. It has a similar aesthetic to Samsung software but without the stupid little quirks like not being able to swipe between tabs and stuff. Oh and it's way faster and less buggy than TouchWiz. Also the camera rocks, don't know what kind of crack you guys are smoking.
I'm looking to buy a new samsung phone to replace my shitty N5, but I need some more info from someone with extensive knowledge on the subject. Questions:
Can this record 4K?
Is the battery heavy; I mean, outside the phone (I'm sure I don't need to explain why I'm asking this, its pretty obvious, lol)
If I enable ART mode do I get more RAM free?
How much RAM is available with ART?
Do you get the memory back when closing apps or not (with ART)?
Is the metal band on the edge of the phone conductive in any way? Like with static and such.
Thanks for the help SuperSah.
Edit: One more thing, on the SoA (Scale of Awesomeness), what would you rate it out of ten.
My hand is hovering over the add to cart. So excited
Not the Verizon one.
Jazzy Network
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Eh TW is worse. Plus they have their own built in theme changer.
I give it a solid 9/10.
Only issue is the phone feels slightly light, but that's personal preference.
Also, get black, some weird people saying the white feels a lot cheaper.
Software I don't mind so much since I could just put a custom ROM on top but while the G2 specs are great, the N5 just looks so much better. Aesthetics are a big thing for me so I'm trying to find the right balance between phones. I was eyeing the Xperia Z but its pretty dated now and the Z Ultra is just way too damn big.
Jazzy Network
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Battery life is night and day between both devices.
The Faceless Master
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Nice to hear, you've been super helpful bro.
Ended up going with a Moto G in the end. Didn't realize the note was using touchwiz, and one of my stipulations was that it had to be an android phone.
Thanks for everyone's help in the thread
http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2014/01/more-details-about-htc-m8.html
If these specs actually end up being true, I'm going to buy this shit. I'M WITH YOU TIL THE END HTC.
If these specs actually end up being true, I'm going to buy this shit. I'M WITH YOU TIL THE END HTC.
abstract alien
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Well ok, I'll wait if this comes out soon-ish. Shit, I'm so down. I don't even need all of that, but I'll take it.
Settings > Security > Enable widgets on lock screen
What he said above. I think you can only have them if you have no security lock other than a swipe.
Can't have lock-screen widgets with a pattern or pin anyway.
Should of gotten a Note 3.
But well done on your choice anyway, glad to be of assistance.
Jigolo
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http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2014/01/more-details-about-htc-m8.html
X-posting from HTC One thread.
This WILL be my next phone if it indeed has the 805. (and software keys) PLS HAVE THE SNAPDRAGON 805.
X-posting from HTC One thread.
This WILL be my next phone if it indeed has the 805. (and software keys) PLS HAVE THE SNAPDRAGON 805.
roflwaffles
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Switching out of my Nexus 5 to this if HTC fixes that camera.
DonMigs85
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Grrr
Having 3GB doesn't make a huge diff unless you have a TON of background apps you don't want to get prematurely suspended.
I got bored a couple days ago so I churned out a rhyming app for the hell of it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.R3Sync.RhymeApp
Now I'm bored again, but hopefully some of you guys can find it useful. Might continue to work on it if I find the time since it was an enjoyable project with a bit of potential (even though it's been done already...).
Now I'm bored again, but hopefully some of you guys can find it useful. Might continue to work on it if I find the time since it was an enjoyable project with a bit of potential (even though it's been done already...).
ugh? You can't measure usage of RAM in days.
I near clear apps from RAM until the end of day, so I can measure that.
Using KitKat on my N7 makes me miss Cyanogen a whole lot. My GS4 is running CM 10.2. Google needs to step it up and add more functionality.
For instance, on my N7, I can't change the quick settings tiles. On my phone, I can. Why does Google think I want to have those specific features up top. I'm the only one using me devices, so profiles are useless. Let me choose and organize them freely, damnit.
My N7 is rooted but no custom ROMS or kernels at the moment. CM 11 still isn't where I want it to be. Way too buggy. Plus I'm sure AOSP browser still doesn't work on KitKat anyway.
For instance, on my N7, I can't change the quick settings tiles. On my phone, I can. Why does Google think I want to have those specific features up top. I'm the only one using me devices, so profiles are useless. Let me choose and organize them freely, damnit.
My N7 is rooted but no custom ROMS or kernels at the moment. CM 11 still isn't where I want it to be. Way too buggy. Plus I'm sure AOSP browser still doesn't work on KitKat anyway.
Huh? You just need to install Xposed Framework and then enable the Gravity Box module. Then you can tweak your quick settings tiles to your hearts content.
zomgbbqftw
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I'm calling bullshit on the name of the M8, HTC One+ sounds idiotic. Also the specs. S805 is sampling for OEMs in Q1 with mass shipments at the end of Q2. Part of the reason Sony shifted their flagship to the second half was to ensure they would benefit from the latest chipsets and it's also why Samsung have the Note series in the second half. Not only that, but HTC are now a tier two buyer for Qualcomm. They couldn't even get their hands on any 2013 S800 shipments for the One Max and had to stick with S600. If they are releasing in the first half then it is going to be based on S800, probably the older revision rather than the MSM8974AB revision used in the Note 3 and Z1. HTC no longer have the buying power and will have to make do with whatever scraps Qualcomm throw them off the table.
Honestly, that list reads like wishful thinking, same as all those ones we used to get for the Sony flagships. Also, I highly, highly doubt the western version of the M8 will have a removable SD slot. HTC have said previously that they aren't going back to that model. I don't see what has changed since then. If anything the people who may have been able to push back against the decision have been forced out of the company and Peter Chou has strengthened his.
Honestly, that list reads like wishful thinking, same as all those ones we used to get for the Sony flagships. Also, I highly, highly doubt the western version of the M8 will have a removable SD slot. HTC have said previously that they aren't going back to that model. I don't see what has changed since then. If anything the people who may have been able to push back against the decision have been forced out of the company and Peter Chou has strengthened his.
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