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[ThatObviousUser]

Android |OT4| Everything's amazing and no one's happy

This is pretty good.

 

[EazyWeazy3]

The fuss is that it's a solid, well rounded app that not only handles your SMS, MMS and group texting but also has a cross platform (Android, iOS, PCs) online chat with group video calling capabilities.
It's feature rich and well made. And if you don't like having your chats being synced across devices for seamless hopping between phone, tablet and PC then hope is lost for you my friend.

I beg to differ.

I do not own a tablet and personally do not find the need to send a text message from my computer when my phone is literally two inches away from it to begin with.

Obviously everyone does things in their own unique way, but for me, Hangouts is nothing special and hope is definitely not lost over an app.

 

[Toki767]

For people like me, being able to send SMS and whatever from a computer is quite useful since it's a lot less inconspicuous texting from a computer than on your phone all day while you're at work.

 

[Groof]

Android |OT4| Everything's amazing and no one's happy

Yep this I like

For people like me, being able to send SMS and whatever from a computer is quite useful since it's a lot less inconspicuous texting from a computer than on your phone all day while you're at work.

It also makes you have to look at your phone less, meaning longer lasting battery life. I won't knock anyone for not using hangouts, but it's certainly way more appealing than most IM apps, especially because your IMs are synced already so no need for backups, and built in SMS backup seems to be coming.

 

[catmincer]

Android [OT4] Life in plastic, it's fantastic!

Vote for this.

 

[terrier]

Yep this I like


It also makes you have to look at your phone less, meaning longer lasting battery life. I won't knock anyone for not using hangouts, but it's certainly way more appealing than most IM apps, especially because your IMs are synced already so no need for backups, and built in SMS backup seems to be coming.

it does not sync sms with desktop hangouts does it?

Telegram is a bit like hangouts,but with the simplicity of whatsapp: multiplatform (still missing from Windows phone too) and desktop client too. Too bad people are hooked to whatsapp, which did two things right at the right time: sync with phone (actual phone numbers) agenda, and allowing to share multimedia . We can also add a very simple interface that helps everyone.

Others came too late, or were there with missing features, like gtalk/hangouts which did not have multimedia sharing capabilities or didn't sync with contacts properly, and i think it still does not allow to send pictures unless a g+ account is activated. Yesterday i was texting with my wife, she sent me messages wia whatsapp and i replied via hangouts all the time. lol. I will never be able to make her leave whatsapp behind. Friends are there, groups are there..... too late.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Android |OT4| We've moved to Hangouts

Man I can't believe how badly I let the OP get out of date. Let me redeem myself, AndroidGAF.

Not a chance. I would like to do it, for once. It will be an epic link to PM someone for the Hangouts invite. That's it.

 

[brotkasten]

Because I hate subtitles and think they're dumb.

Android |OT4|.5

Because that's all we'll get this year.

 

[Zeppu]

Why do we even keep count?

Android OT.

 

[brotkasten]

Why do we even keep count?

Android OT.

That title is not messy enough. We gotta keep the true Android spirit alive.

 

[PriitV]

Android |OT4] No consistency

I'm still disappointed that there are #holoyolo blue lines everywhere but the statusbar is white.

 

[CronoShot]

Android |OT4| Everything was phablet

 

[Baroquemantic]

Android |OT4|

 

[DrFunk]

Android |OT4| OT5 comes before the next Sony Flagship comes to the US

 

[RumblingRosco]

Android |OT4| |OT5| |OT7| |OT10|

LOL damn at the post below mine. Cold-blooded.

 

[kehs]

Sneak Peek at iOS and Windows Phone |OT4|

 

[Vanillalite]

Android |OT4| We've moved to Hangouts

This!

Though why are we reposting this all when we already posted in the hangout.

PS: I thought we agreed we need Plz Understand in the title?!??!

 

[NaM]

Android |OT4| Your phone is bigger than your penis

 

[Gwanatu T]

We were talking about mini versions of high end flagship Android mobile handsets.

Yes, that would cover the Moto X and the subsequent Droid family from 2013.

 

[reKon]

Sneak Peek at iOS and Windows Phone |OT4|

Seriously, can we do this title for at least one OT?

 

[Groof]

Seriously, can we do this title for at least one OT?

Android today, iOS tomorrow, Windows Phone next year |OT4|

 

[SimleuqiR]

Android |OT4| - Powered by NeoGaf

in reference to this:

 

[-PXG-]

Android |OT4| Not even Odin can save you

 

[Gwanatu T]

Android today, iOS tomorrow, Windows Phone next year |OT4|

More like Windows Phone 2016, with a Halo reference.

 

[kehs]

I just got an Appradio 3 on clearance from Future Shop last week. With a rooted phone and arunchained, it's amazing. I use tasker to automate the fiddly stuff like making sure bluetooth is connected. It's the same as having your phone mounted in the dash. There's a GPS injector for it too, that will send the head unit's GPS data to the phone so you can use the increased accuracy from the head unit's GPS with your "unsupported" apps.

I have a Pioneer AppRadio 2, which supposedly lets you plug your phone in and control various apps via the large touchscreen. It's total shit, and everyone should avoid it at all costs.

So I looked at the Pioneer 3, and it looks like they made leaps and bounds between the 2 and 3. People seem to like the 3, but I noticed it's dependent on MHL (RIP Moto G). With root you can control your device from the head which is super cool.

Although I was kinda hoping for a head unit that I didn't have to pull my phone out of my pocket for functionality.

I'm still thinking it might be cheaper/better to get and mount a N7.

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Google Mobile Bloatware |OT4| Android Edition

 

[Bboy AJ]

Android |OT4] No consistency

I'm still disappointed that there are #holoyolo blue lines everywhere but the statusbar is white.

Second best option, after mine.

 

[Blablurn]

I was hyped for the 1+1 but im not sure anymore. Im thinking about buying the LGG2 now. Can anyone tell me if thats a good idea or do you think i should wait and try to get one?

 

[Karish]

Getting the Galaxy S5 (and Gear 2) next week. How can I make the S5 less Samsung-y? All the reviews say the phone itself is amazing but the software lags...

 

[Gwanatu T]

I was hyped for the 1+1 but im not sure anymore. Im thinking about buying the LGG2 now. Can anyone tell me if thats a good idea or do you think i should wait and try to get one?

Honestly you can probably sell the G2 for what you buy it for once the 1+1 actually comes out. As far as I know the official 1+1 release date is May 15th, but that might just be for the first batch of invites. What has changed your mind about the phone?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Getting the Galaxy S5 (and Gear 2) next week. How can I make the S5 less Samsung-y? All the reviews say the phone itself is amazing but the software lags...

diff launcher

 

[Blablurn]

Honestly you can probably sell the G2 for what you buy it for once the 1+1 actually comes out. As far as I know the official 1+1 release date is May 15th, but that might just be for the first batch of invites. What has changed your mind about the phone?

I don't know if I can wait for it :/ I guess I will wait how the launch turns out. For some reason I'm afraid they will fuck it up.

 

[Gwanatu T]

I don't know if I can wait for it :/ I guess I will wait how the launch turns out. For some reason I'm afraid they will fuck it up.

I can't wait for it either but I'm trying to force myself to. I'm actually considering getting a G2 in the meantime as well, LOL.

 

[Karish]

diff launcher

That simple? I like Aviate a lot on moto x, that will make it faster?

 

[Blablurn]

I can't wait for it either but I'm trying to force myself to. I'm actually considering getting a G2 in the meantime as well, LOL.

everything looks good about the g2. great battery, great camera, great display. i just dont like the plastic cover.

but maybe we should wait and stay still.

if the 1+1 wont be available by mid may i might go for the lgg2

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

That simple? I like Aviate a lot on moto x, that will make it faster?

I'd personally stick to Nova launcher but I just like the simple stuff. But yeah any launcher will make the lag go away pretty much.

 

[Blablurn]

LG G3?

 

[Groof]

Google's Nexus phones will reportedly be replaced by premium Android Silver handsets

In exchange for this new contribution, Google will gain tighter control over the software shipping on the selected phones.

Android |OT4| Goodbye, Open Source

 

[Gwanatu T]

everything looks good about the g2. great battery, great camera, great display. i just dont like the plastic cover.

but maybe we should wait and stay still.

if the 1+1 wont be available by mid may i might go for the lgg2

Mid May at the earliest for sure. You won't regret the G2, and again the 1+1 is so cheap you can always sell the G2 once it's readily available.

I'd personally stick to Nova launcher but I just like the simple stuff. But yeah any launcher will make the lag go away pretty much.

I vote for Nova launcher as well.

 

[zer0blivion]

So I looked at the Pioneer 3, and it looks like they made leaps and bounds between the 2 and 3. People seem to like the 3, but I noticed it's dependent on MHL (RIP Moto G). With root you can control your device from the head which is super cool.

Although I was kinda hoping for a head unit that I didn't have to pull my phone out of my pocket for functionality.

I'm still thinking it might be cheaper/better to get and mount a N7.

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Google Mobile Bloatware |OT4| Android Edition

What I've heard some people do with the appradio is use an android hdmi stick in the radio then use their phone as a portable hotspot for the data connection.

You can get actual android based head units on ebay, but I can't really speak to their quality.

 

[kehs]

What I've heard some people do with the appradio is use an android hdmi stick in the radio then use their phone as a portable hotspot for the data connection.

You can get actual android based head units on ebay, but I can't really speak to their quality.

ThatS pretty genius..interest rising.

 

[SimleuqiR]

http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/29/5664702/google-nexus-to-be-replaced-by-android-silver

"tighter control" does not mean FULL control.

I love my Nexus devices. I don't want to deal with a Google Experience device(s) wills EOM apps in them.

 

[Bboy AJ]

I keep saying Google is looking to control Android completely. I don't know why you guys keep arguing with me. Google only wants to screw you.

 

[SimleuqiR]

I keep saying Google is looking to control Android completely. I don't know why you guys keep arguing with me. Google only wants to screw you.

Eh...Nexus line is full control Google.
The problem is if they shift to this model it won't be "fully control" Google. And that's my problem.

I would love for Google to control Android completely. You said that like it's a bad thing.

 

[Cheebo]

Eh...Nexus line is full control Google

Except most people don't buy phones off contract online. Unless you are sold on contract by all of the big 4 with a lot of marketing then its a niche at best. Which Google doesn't want. Nexus is very much a niche. Having control of a tiny niche really isn't control.

 

[brotkasten]

That is sad. I never like the Nexus line that much and after getting a Galaxy Nexus (in the summer after its release) and having a terrible time with it a year later (no Kitkat, everything post 4.1 slowed the device down), I don't think I would've wanted another one, but the Nexus 5 seems like such a good device for its price that it's hard to pass up on it (especially in red). I would've liked to see a follow-up on that model.

 

[Gwanatu T]

LG G3?

Looks right. Dual LED flash, heart rate sensor, etc.

I keep saying Google is looking to control Android completely. I don't know why you guys keep arguing with me. Google only wants to screw you.

I'm all for it. Just keep Android open to the point where we can custom ROM stuff and make sure the modularity of Android doesn't change and I'll be fine with it. More Google control means a better experience for all. There's nothing worse than looking at the Next Big Thing and seeing garbage on there that doesn't belong.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Honestly, if this means that Google can get Verizon to back the fuck down from locking down their phones and putting on shit tons of bloatware, then I'm all for it.

 

[SimleuqiR]

Honestly, if this means that Google can get Verizon to back the fuck down from locking down their phones and putting on shit tons of bloatware, then I'm all for it.

That would be the day. I have my doubts.
This "Silver" package thing won't be mandatory, and if OEMs want that Big Red monies they are going to do what big red wants.

 

[Futureman]

Honestly you can probably sell the G2 for what you buy it for once the 1+1 actually comes out. As far as I know the official 1+1 release date is May 15th, but that might just be for the first batch of invites. What has changed your mind about the phone?

wait Moto X 1+1 is next month? I thought rumors were August?

 

[Blablurn]

wait Moto X 1+1 is next month? I thought rumors were August?

We're talking about the OnePlus One