Someone having the audacity to claim that notifications weren't a big deal. I'd put that over their silliness. edit: the Nexus 6 shit after the benchmarks smh
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Someone having the audacity to claim that notifications weren't a big deal. I'd put that over their silliness. edit: the Nexus 6 shit after the benchmarks smh
lol, wut? T-Mobile was by far the shittiest cell phone company I've ever used. So many missed texts and dropped calls, it was ridiculous.
osiris3355
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My ass is still soar from RIM convincing me to buy their shitty BES server years ago.
I want those hours of my life back supporting that piece of shit. Not to mention dealing with all those crappy trackballs from their phones. I will never even read a full sentence about one of their new products ever again.
I want those hours of my life back supporting that piece of shit. Not to mention dealing with all those crappy trackballs from their phones. I will never even read a full sentence about one of their new products ever again.
Really depends on the area you're in, from what I've heard.
Tried the lite version, but its too limited.
What makes pocket cast great? I currently use podkicker pro.
Also, Monument Valley is great. Love the art style.
So finally got a smartphone after using a Nokia E63 for years. I ultimately went with a HTC One M8 after trying to decide between it and the iPhone 6. I like the iPhone but wanted something different from what I work with everyday (Macs) and have been using for a while to supplement the nokia, a iPod Touch.
The HTC One is taking some getting used to. I've used the android OS before on some tablets but the size of the phone is just awkward at times. Been messing around with Google Now and so far so good. I wish it had the personality of something like Siri or even Cortana though. Is that possibly coming in the future? That was almost the reason I went with the iPhone 6 but in the grand scheme of things I don't know how much those matter.
Anything I should aware of going forward? Things to avoid? To do?
The HTC One is taking some getting used to. I've used the android OS before on some tablets but the size of the phone is just awkward at times. Been messing around with Google Now and so far so good. I wish it had the personality of something like Siri or even Cortana though. Is that possibly coming in the future? That was almost the reason I went with the iPhone 6 but in the grand scheme of things I don't know how much those matter.
Anything I should aware of going forward? Things to avoid? To do?
osiris3355
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Are you using the google now or are you just talking about google voice search? Sometimes people new to android get this confused. Google voice search is similar to siri but google now is the predictive cards you get based on your browsing, emails, location etc. If you are just talking about google voice search than head out to the play store and install the google now launcher. Its awesome.
You're warped in the head.
One thing is cross platform sync.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Yeah! Just enable voice to sync with contacts. I just did this last night on my new Moto G and tried it out. I just said "Ok Google, Text Amanda." and it pulled up my girlfriend and then it asked me what message I wanted to send and then it initiated another voice prompt. Easy as pie.
I don't know what use case I'd have to really do that. Usually in a situation where I can't really type I'll just go on Facebook chat where I am usually and just tap the voice record button. I don't know if you can tell Ok Google to send a facebook Messenger message via voice. I kept trying to no avail.
It's a cool feature to have and all but I keep picturing myself at the bottom of a ravine, pinned to the steering wheel using it to utter my final words farewell while I bleed out lol. I send so few messages that are so important that they can't wait until I can use my hands. I guess it all depends on your lifestyle!
Helium would be an alternative although its a paid app.
Edit: there's a paid and free version
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Pocketcasts has been my ol' faithful for a few years now. Handles RSS feeds and has a searchable database also. Does everything I've ever wanted it to and looks nice with its Dark theme. Support is very active.
brotkasten
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Okay, Android GAF. I got a challenge for you.
I'm looking for a day planer/to-do list kind of app that works and syncs between my Nexus 5 and my two iPads, one of which is the first gen model running iOS 5.
Is there any hope for me?
I'm looking for a day planer/to-do list kind of app that works and syncs between my Nexus 5 and my two iPads, one of which is the first gen model running iOS 5.
Is there any hope for me?
Chance Hale
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Damn, didn't know that asking about a blackberry device(which runs Android apps as part of the OS) would freak so many out. Weird.
brotkasten
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People can be insecure like that.
And I'M the dick?
We're going there kingroin?
If it really is the size of a 3DS XL, it doesn't seem to be THAT big. I feel like it's manageable.
"OK Google."
"Text <name>"
"<say what you want to text>"
It'll prompt you, actually, if you want to send it.
"Yes."
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Or voice input key, too, I suppose.
Was gonna say EverNote since you have to log into the app all content would be available cross-platform. ...right up until I saw iOS 5, that is. I don't think there's a note taking apo for that iPad that'll work for what you want.
Paid or free it's a lot more of a hassle to use when not rooted.
osiris3355
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Google keep for the nexus and the unofficial google keep for the iPads
OriginofHysteria
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Anyone know of a good messaging app? I'm not really feeling the look of the Note 4's default app.
-Pyromaniac-
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Only one correct answer, given that Hangouts can't handle group texting. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en
Just downloaded it. Man, that is a nice UI.
Jazzy Network
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Not Hangouts.
The Faceless Master
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Just bought an Android tablet. I dunno why...
The Glutton Master
-Pyromaniac-
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don't tell me it was a samsung tablet
Also I'm down to buy one if it runs stock and the price is right. Waiting on bomba nexus 9 prices or that nokia one to be sold in NA or something.
brotkasten
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Whatever.
The Faceless Master
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srsly.
Galaxy Tab S 8.4, but I only paid $200 + tax
This won't replace my Surface Pro.
lol
It would have been google search I was focusing on. Which I felt was cumbersome until I looked around and saw that there were settings I could change to make it work from the main screens. No more needing to press the mic or launch the google search app. That's made it's use a lot better. I though that was apart of google now along side the cards.
I will have to start messing around with the cards though.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Agree on the new Google Messenger app. It's pretty great. Love the paper experience.
Hangouts can handle group texting just fine. I switched to Messenger too, though.
I still find Siri more helpful for everyday tasks like asking for weather, setting reminders, checking scores.
Google Now is much more helpful for things like shipment tracking, flights, traffic conditions.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Google Now does all that. Or, rather, Google voice actions, whatever.
I use it too, but it just needs a couple of things to make it great. It'd be nice to have pop up notifications that we can respond to and send texts from, and when I get a text it would be nice to have led notifications.
Why didn't they build Hangout functionality into the new Messenger app? The only reason why i use Hangouts is because I have crappy reception in my apartment and have to send "texts" through wifi instead of SMS.
Chronically separate dev teams at Google that don't feature share with each other. It's so frustrating. In many ways, the new Messenger app is very much like the early Google Talk builds, clean and fast. Hangouts has become a weird FB Messenger rival with its bloated useless features.
You Are Viewtiful
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Hahahahaha. I think if you're not on Nexus you should be okay with waiting 4-8 months for any update
I am thinking of buying a Galaxy Note Tab 2014 (and keeping my GNex) since the Galaxy Note 4 has went the way of the dinosaur. Surely the stylus makes it superior to any iPad.
brotkasten
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I would've liked the Note 8,but Samsung couldn't be bothered to update it. It's a shame, really.
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