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I like/use Google's. I've heard Fleksy is cool but it's probably the least traditional input option.
I keep trying all kinds of keyboards, and google's just keeps being the best for me.
I like some of their features and it's a nice looking keyboard, but I didn't like the prediction text stuff.
RoadHazard
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But that's what we have now (you have to expand the notification to see the back skip button). The issue is that it's just a notification like any other. It needs to be in a dedicated, elevated position on the lock screen, separate from the rest of the notifications. Some more controls (like a seek bar) would also be nice, and that's not possible as long as it's just a notification, since those can only have simple action buttons.
A while ago I would have said Swiftkey, but now I think Google's own keyboard is as good or better. Unless you want something a bit different there's no reason to use anything else, IMO.
Yipes! Resize your images, man! Ha ha. Also, yup, NOVA launcher is the best. :3
RoadHazard
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I've never quite understood having several dock pages. The entire point of that row of icons is that it's always the same, so that you can always access your most important apps no matter what home screen you're on. With multiple scrolling dock pages you're really just turning it into a couple of really small extra home screens. Don't get it, but that's me!
I only have one home screen. The extra dock provides quick links to most used apps without taking up space on my home screen. Its faster than opening the drawer and looks better than having stuff covering the picture
RoadHazard
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Ah, well, that certainly is one way to do it. A backwards one, but sure!
Yeah, and so do I. I'm a complete minimalist when it comes to customizing my devices.
I like to have everything at just one touch/swipe distance:
3 home screens, basic one with just clock or weather widget, swipe left Google now with its own weather prediction and other stuff like where did i park my car. Swipe right calendar widget and soundsearch widget(or shazam or track id...) to have a fast view of my upcoming events
App drawer, if possible, not now if using Gnow launcher , all apps in a single screen using folders.
That's it.
So 5.0.1 OTA finally hit my N5 last night. Seems to have improved performance quite a bit, especially with the app switcher. Used to take a second or so to pop up, now it's nearly instantaneous. Hoping to see less memory issues too.
As for using 3rd party clock/alarm apps, I use one because I hate having the stupid alarm icon in the status bar. It's so stupid that it's permanent, especially on weekends when the next alarm is days away.
As for using 3rd party clock/alarm apps, I use one because I hate having the stupid alarm icon in the status bar. It's so stupid that it's permanent, especially on weekends when the next alarm is days away.
abracadaver
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Just deleted timely. The alarm has not worked for 3 days in a row.
oh, i happen to prefer the contrary, if know the alarm is on and will wake me up i won't have to worry. If no icon on status bar i have to check manually everyday which isn't convenient at all.
I guess that it would be better if the icon just appeared hours before, that could be an option that could be implemented.
Didn't google add , with kitkat, a notification to disable alarm some time before it would sound in case it wasn't needed?
The Faceless Master
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SwiftKey
The Faceless Master
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i use swipe actions on the dock items to launch secondary apps.
imagine hangouts as an icon and swipe up on hangouts to launch whatsapp.... or dialer and swipe up for hangouts dialer... csiyeaaaa.mkv
RoadHazard
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You might be right, the switcher does seem to pop up faster now. There was definitely a noticeable delay before, now that's pretty much gone.
Yeah, you get a notification 30 min (I think) before each alarm, from which you can dismiss it before it's gone off.
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm the same lol, I'd be paranoid that the alarm isn't on. If it ever stops working or something I'd never know!
i think, unlike other icons in status bar like nfc, alarm is useful (sometimes clock widget tells you next alarm). But i guess it is hard to please everyone so i wish google allowed some customisation there , but probably will never happen.
I also wish all phones had , like mediatek powered ones, the option to set alarm even if phone is off, that would be awesome in certain situations like low battery and being unable to recharge.
Only reason I use SwiftKey over Google's own keyboard is because I can make it smaller.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I've been using Timely since it came out and I've never had an issue. Great app.
The play store web version is getting a new layout.
Looks a million times better than the current one.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...layout-on-the-web-has-changed-for-some-users/
Looks a million times better than the current one.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...layout-on-the-web-has-changed-for-some-users/
Jazzy Network
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Yea turning off the Moto stuff has significantly increased my standby time. Looks like I bought a Nexus.
The problem with the X isn't standby time, it's SOT.
Anyone know WHY when pinning albums on Google Play Music that it takes up a ridiculous amount of space? For example, Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor is around 500mb. There's no way that album is that large. Anyone know how to make the size more manageable? It's terrible on a device that only has 16GB.
Also, putting the quality in the options to normal does nothing. I assume since you pin it, it'll download a higher quality version or something automatically :\
Also, putting the quality in the options to normal does nothing. I assume since you pin it, it'll download a higher quality version or something automatically :\
Jazzy Network
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Well I had an issue with the standby time. I know the SoT sucks but that's not anything I can fix.
Looks like Googy+
RoadHazard
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The NFC icon isn't there in stock Android unless it's being actively used. Having it there as soon as it's enabled is just some stupid OEM thing. I don't know why they keep doing stupid things for no good reason, I really don't.
Is there even an nfc icon on aosp android? I just tried on the n7, but nothing came up.
I sorta understand why the oems put it up though, what I don't get is why it's not one of the ones I can hide on my phone. Sony
SolidSnakeUS
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I swear, my GS4 feels like it's sputtering along now :/.
Edit: You got me obsessed with setting this up :/
http://hyokka.deviantart.com/art/starry-blue-and-orange-tent-492918836
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Not as deep as he thinks
SwiftKey. It's the best.
Predictive text is what makes the swiping gestures worth a damn in most of these keyboards that use it. Unfortunately it always seems to stick with the same suggestions no matter how many times I correct it (if I have to change "Soggy" into "Sony" one more time I'll scream).
WhiskerFrisker
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Yeah G3 is pretty good. If you want a really good with great battery life, the Xperia Z3 is quite good. Nexus 6 is also good but you have to be an expert unicorn hunter for that phone. I'm not sadly 😒
Spiritreaver
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Wow I love Amazon. Ordered a Nexus 9 white 32GB. Got small lightbleed issues on my first unit and quickly requested an exchange for another... second was even worse. Got a third, just as bad as the second.
At this point I'd gotten accustomed to the small amount of lightbleed on my first unit that I just asked them if I could keep it and send back the others. Amazon sent me two new shipping labels AND refunded me $45 to help pay for repair fees if I decide to go that route.
Awesome. Getting it for $50 cheaper makes me care about the lightbleed even less now. I love the tablet otherwise.
At this point I'd gotten accustomed to the small amount of lightbleed on my first unit that I just asked them if I could keep it and send back the others. Amazon sent me two new shipping labels AND refunded me $45 to help pay for repair fees if I decide to go that route.
Awesome. Getting it for $50 cheaper makes me care about the lightbleed even less now. I love the tablet otherwise.
BoboBrazil
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Some emails leaked out between Cyanogen and OnePlus. Cyanogen really was unprofessional and did them dirty.
-Pyromaniac-
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I am not surprised they are acting like they're the shit.
Jinfash
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For those who're using Samsung phones + Nova (prime) how much of the TW is left? I'm assuming the notifications are still TW, but what about app switcher? Anything else I'm missing?
I say this because I was able to do a side-by-side comparison between a N6, an iPhone 6+, and a Note 4. And was by far more impressed by Note 4 the most (screen, camera, S pen, other little features) so I'm thinking about swallowing my pride and choosing function over form. But still, the less I see of TW, the better obv.
I say this because I was able to do a side-by-side comparison between a N6, an iPhone 6+, and a Note 4. And was by far more impressed by Note 4 the most (screen, camera, S pen, other little features) so I'm thinking about swallowing my pride and choosing function over form. But still, the less I see of TW, the better obv.
BoboBrazil
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They basically just believe they can terminate a contract with OnePlus because they feel like it http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-ended-poorly-cyanogen-ceo-is-kind-of-a-jerk/
This isn't the first time cyanogen have been assholes though. They actually stole stuff from other developers and claimed it as their own on xda.
-Pyromaniac-
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bah, sours me on them a lot. Whatever. Any word on what cyanogen is doing going forward? Are they going to use em for the rest of the world or are they switching altogether? I wish they'd just use stock everywhere.
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