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[Cipherr]

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UI responsiveness

Jesus Fucking Christ Samsung, what the fuck. HTC really nailed it this year with the responsiveness. Thats a huge difference.

It gets worse. The Nexus 5 should be getting spanked. Slower CPU/GPU and an older model.

Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 - UI Performance: http://youtu.be/V0ijg7in0K8

And this here, is sad, but doesn't surprise me at all. The Nexus phones are just ridiculous value for the price you pay. Its absurd. But man, its really crazy seeing a flagship 6 months later struggling to out perform a half price Nexus phone like that.

 

[tzare]

SMH

Looks like a bulky s4, due to being waterproof, so design wise is a step back imo. Not that it is ugly but...


As for these comparisons with S5, i wonder how would do against s4 google play edition

 

[Parallax]

It gets worse. The Nexus 5 should be getting spanked. Slower CPU/GPU and an older model.

Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 - UI Performance: http://youtu.be/V0ijg7in0K8

god. i cant wait for a good rom to show up

 

[Articalys]

So I'm looking to get an Android tablet. Price isn't too critical, although the less I would need to spend, the better, and overall keeping it under $400 would be nice. Wouldn't really be using it heavily for graphics-intensive gaming or tons of movie watching -- mostly just daily use for web browsing, simpler games and other apps, and a TV show or two here and there, but I'd like there to be some power under the hood. Ideally I'd like it to stay as close to the front of new OS releases as possible, but a few months delay would be okay.

Is the Nexus 7 32GB a good match or is there something else that would be a better fit -- or is there something new coming out within a couple months that would be even better?

 

[Husker86]

So I'm looking to get an Android tablet. Price isn't too critical, although the less I would need to spend, the better, and overall keeping it under $400 would be nice. Wouldn't really be using it heavily for graphics-intensive gaming or tons of movie watching -- mostly just daily use for web browsing, simpler games and other apps, and a TV show or two here and there, but I'd like there to be some power under the hood. Ideally I'd like it to stay as close to the front of new OS releases as possible, but a few months delay would be okay.

Is the Nexus 7 32GB a good match or is there something else that would be a better fit -- or is there something new coming out within a couple months that would be even better?

Nexus 7 sounds perfect for you. New ones come out in the summer though, assuming a yearly release.

It's a fine tablet still. I use mine quite a bit, and I'll probably skip this year's release.

 

[cjkeats]

So I'm looking to get an Android tablet. Price isn't too critical, although the less I would need to spend, the better, and overall keeping it under $400 would be nice. Wouldn't really be using it heavily for graphics-intensive gaming or tons of movie watching -- mostly just daily use for web browsing, simpler games and other apps, and a TV show or two here and there, but I'd like there to be some power under the hood. Ideally I'd like it to stay as close to the front of new OS releases as possible, but a few months delay would be okay.

Is the Nexus 7 32GB a good match or is there something else that would be a better fit -- or is there something new coming out within a couple months that would be even better?

Nexus 7 will suffice just fine for what you want.

 

[NotBacon]

Yeah Samsung gonna Samsung.

So... M8 has excellent materials, but poor hardware design (disgusting bezel, slippery, etc.). And S5 has a great camera and battery, but terrible real life performance.

Yeah I'll stick with Moto X+1.

I have faith in Motorola. I've never been let down by them.

This. Every other flagship looks massively disappointing.

 

[leng jai]

Poor hardware design and disgusting design is some fine exaggeration.

 

[_woLf]

People who have the S5, I have a question. When you get a text message, on the lock screen you can tap the "messages" button and then a white box will appear underneath it, but it has nothing in it...what is it for?

 

[The Faceless Master]

People who have the S5, I have a question. When you get a text message, on the lock screen you can tap the "messages" button and then a white box will appear underneath it, but it has nothing in it...what is it for?

if it's like previous iterations, you swipe to unlock in there and it will go directly to the message/thread. if you had a pin/pass the entry keypad would appear there.

 

[SimleuqiR]

It gets worse. The Nexus 5 should be getting spanked. Slower CPU/GPU and an older model.

Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 - UI Performance: http://youtu.be/V0ijg7in0K8

Jesus Fucking Christ Samsung, what the fuck. HTC really nailed it this year with the responsiveness. Thats a huge difference.

And this here, is sad, but doesn't surprise me at all. The Nexus phones are just ridiculous value for the price you pay. Its absurd. But man, its really crazy seeing a flagship 6 months later struggling to out perform a half price Nexus phone like that.

Stock Google Experience Android is lean and mean.

 

[RaySpencer]

How do I get RSS feeds into Pocket Casts? I want to get the Giant Bomb premium feed in there so I can listen to Alt+F1 easier.

 

[kehs]

Stock Google Experience Android is lean and mean.

Not to mention barren.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Checking out the current Wall of Shame, I'm an active enough poster that isn't unreasonable. The poster ahead of me finishes another completely different tier that's 100+ posts higher than me.

How do I get RSS feeds into Pocket Casts? I want to get the Giant Bomb premium feed in there so I can listen to Alt+F1 easier.

http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/bug-reporting-33/can-t-download-premium-bombcast-1480166/

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Huh, didn't think I'd be that high.

 

[Blablurn]

Dolphin browser. Why?

 

[Rewrite]

Dolphin browser. Why?

I uninstalled it. I don't know wtf they were thinking with that update. Boat Browser and Lightning Browser for me.

 

[Blablurn]

I uninstalled it. I don't know wtf they were thinking with that update. Boat Browser and Lightning Browser for me.

Thanks for the recommendations. I can't believe how they got rid of the bookmarks bar which you can activate with a swype from the left.

 

[Groof]

Checking out the current Wall of Shame, I'm an active enough poster that isn't unreasonable. The poster ahead of me finishes another completely different tier that's 100+ posts higher than me.

I don't regret anything.

 

[OriginalThinking]

Thanks for the recommendations. I can't believe how they got rid of the bookmarks bar which you can activate with a swype from the left.

It's gotta be chrome beta (depending on your phone). The consistent improvement in Chrome particularly over these last few months has been impressive.

 

[kehs]

Checking out the current Wall of Shame, I'm an active enough poster that isn't unreasonable. The poster ahead of me finishes another completely different tier that's 100+ posts higher than me.

that guy is a dickbag

 

[thenexus6]

Thats why I roll Nexus

 

[wilflare]

Checking out the current Wall of Shame, I'm an active enough poster that isn't unreasonable. The poster ahead of me finishes another completely different tier that's 100+ posts higher than me.



http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/bug-reporting-33/can-t-download-premium-bombcast-1480166/

we getting OT4 soon?
sigh I love my Note 3.... but if Note 4 is gonna be like S5 (laggy, etc) I might switch to Nexus

I uninstalled it. I don't know wtf they were thinking with that update. Boat Browser and Lightning Browser for me.

I really wanted to like Dolphin... but with the latest update (I was trying the Beta... and many people did highlight the changes in that... they don't like it), I went with Chrome and never looked back

 

[Vanillalite]

Huh, didn't think I'd be that high.

You use to shill more and now shill less?


BTW the stats for half of us must have fallen off dude to me creating that hangout.

 

[Portugeezer]

Why does Youtube look like shit on Chrome, even with HD on?

Using Firefox looks better. I don't want to use a separate app for Youtube, seems pointless.

 

[Groof]

You use to shill more and now shill less?


BTW the stats for half of us must have fallen off dude to me creating that hangout.

I could've definitely have been in the upper 1000s by now if it weren't for the hangout.

 

[minx]

How come half the time I tell my phone to default to always open in Chrome and not the default Internet app it doesn't remember. I'll click the "always" option but shouldn't be only ever have to click that once?

 

[Gannd]

How come half the time I tell my phone to default to always open in Chrome and not the default Internet app it doesn't remember. I'll click the "always" option but shouldn't be only ever have to click that once?

Are you telling it via apps? Or through settings?

 

[Quixzlizx]

I'm getting a bug where apps that update sometimes disappear off my home screen. It's really annoying trying to memorize every app I have in every folder.

I have a stock Nexus 4 that's fully updated.

 

[Blackhead]

I'm getting a bug where apps that update sometimes disappear off my home screen. It's really annoying trying to memorize every app I have in every folder.

I have a stock Nexus 4 that's fully updated.

Do you use the stock launcher? I get that problem with Action launcher too

 

[RyanardoDaVinci]

My S3 has stopped making all sounds except for when on a call; no rings, notifications, or music. I can only hear everything through headphones.

I've restarted, left it off all night, air-sprayed the headphone jack, looked through all the settings... but nothing still.

???

 

[Jazzy Network]

Seems like your speakers are fucked.

 

[kehs]

Google partnering with Hasbro for ARA.

 

[RyanardoDaVinci]

Seems like your speakers are fucked.

They can just stop working for no reason? It wasn't dropped, crushed, submerged or anything.

Stupid technology.

 

[Quixzlizx]

Do you use the stock launcher? I get that problem with Action launcher too

Yeah, it's stock everything.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

if I root my Nexus 5, will I still be able to receive OTA updates if I continue to use the Google Now Launcher and no custom roms? I mainly just want to customize the stock Google Now Launcher some more (hide apps, change icons etc...)

 

[mturco]

if I root my Nexus 5, will I still be able to receive OTA updates if I continue to use the Google Now Launcher and no custom roms? I mainly just want to customize the stock Google Now Launcher some more (hide apps, change icons etc...)

The launcher doesn't matter at all. It's just an app. If you root it, however, OTA updates won't install. You can install updates manually though if you have a custom recovery installed.

 

[yyzjohn]

The launcher doesn't matter at all. It's just an app. If you root it, however, OTA updates won't install. You can install updates manually though if you have a custom recovery installed.

What? Rooting doesn't affect you getting OTA updates. Installing a custom ROM does though.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

oops, sorry. I meant stock ROM, not stock launcher (though I'll be using that too)

 

[Ocho]

Decided to return my HTC One M8. Coming from a Note 2, the screen was too small (the on screen buttons made it look even smaller). Guess I'll wait for the next Note or maybe something cheaper like the next Nexus.

 

[minx]

Are you telling it via apps? Or through settings?

I am telling it through apps. My settings are already set.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Decided to return my HTC One M8. Coming from a Note 2, the screen was too small (the on screen buttons made it look even smaller). Guess I'll wait for the next Note or maybe something cheaper like the next Nexus.

note 4 life

 

[Jazzy Network]

note 4 life

FAUX LEATHER BRO

 

[The Faceless Master]

FAUX LEATHER BRO

if it doesn't have the fake stitching around the trim, i'll be ecstatic.

 

[Fedelias]

Getting my first android phone in a month (coming from iPhone 5), what can I expect that's different from iPhones? I'm looking to either get the Nexus 5 or the HTC One M8.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Getting my first android phone in a month (coming from iPhone 5), what can I expect that's different from iPhones? I'm looking to either get the Nexus 5 or the HTC One M8.

why? yes, this is a real question.

 

[Fedelias]

why? yes, this is a real question.

If you mean why I want an android phone...
Bigger displays, more customization, emulators, and upgradeable storage (16 gb isn't enough for me but I don't want to pay another $100 for 32 gb).

 

[The Faceless Master]

If you mean why I want an android phone...
Bigger displays, more customization, emulators, and upgradeable storage (16 gb isn't enough for me but I don't want to pay another $100 for 32 gb).

the Nexus 5 doesn't have a SD slot.

 

[mturco]

What? Rooting doesn't affect you getting OTA updates. Installing a custom ROM does though.

Really? The last one didn't work for me. I had to do it manually.

 

[Smithy C]

Just got a HTC One M8 coming from a Nokia Lumia 800. Because it was a Windows Phone, I am not used too having such a wide selection of apps, so what should I look out for? I've already got a podcast app, Spotify and the London Underground maps.

I'm yet to put any music on my phone, but I've got quite a lot of it. Is there an app that can let me access music I put on my phone and Spotify music that I can listen to offline in the same app?