Jazzy Network
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He probably stopped paying his EIP. Sucks, but it's a lesson learned.
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Android |OT5| The Sonic Cycle
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He probably stopped paying his EIP. Sucks, but it's a lesson learned.
fluffydelusions
Member
So looks like Google Play Services update is broke for a lot of people. I've gotten 2 emails (from HTC One m8 users) saying my app no longer opens but they then discover NO apps using Google Play Services will open anymore.The comments are brutal:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en
Depends.
There are a bunch of software "engineers" that just scrape together bits of code to make websites, or just design UI and such...
Then there are actual software engineers who went through engineering school, know how to optimize heavy algorithms, design new protocols, integrate microprocessors with circuits and write the code for it, adhere to IEEE standards, etc.
Bottom line: I agree with you, there are too many software "engineers", but don't paint all people who develop software with the same brush.
Useless. Still on 4.4 and no update for lollipop. This is for their flagship.
Yep.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Maybe this was posted already but MBKHD posted his review for the S6. He makes the best best reviews imo so it's always a good watch if you're on the fence or you just like watching random reviews which I'm sure most of us do.
Results are what you'd expect. Great phone, doesn't really like the glass/battery life too much. Arguably best android phone etc etc
Results are what you'd expect. Great phone, doesn't really like the glass/battery life too much. Arguably best android phone etc etc
……forgetit
Member
So the 5.1 soak test for the Moto X 2013 is out.....why is that a higher priority than the Droid Turbo? Motorola is confusing.
Jazzy Network
Member
Because more people have the Moto X 2013? I doubt that's the main reason, but yea there you go.
……forgetit
Member
I mean by that logic why don't they update the Moto E before anything? Apparently that's their most popular phone.
Why not just the regular Z3 if you think the Z3 Compact is too small?
Z4 just got unveiled and there might be another Sony flagship this year as well. Don't want to buy an Z3 if its going to be replaced so soon
Jazzy Network
Member
Don't worry. No one will be able to tell the difference what Xperia phone you get.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
it's not bad according to all reviews it's just average. Meaning some days you'll get shitty battery life and some days you'll get by ok. Sometimes it may even be good.
Z3 compact is an awesome size. Bless its soul.
Nearly all my use is 4g browsing, don't do much else.
The battery life on my G3 has gone to shit recently, don't know if its chrome but its awful.
Just want to know if the S6 will get me through the day
-Pyromaniac-
Member
like always, it depends on usage. The G3 should have much better battery than the S6 so either something is wrong with your phone or you're a heavy user.
There is quick charging though so that's a thing.
Not if that z5/Y1 render is to be believed.
mmazurkiewicz
Member
probably already been covered but has there been discussion here of battery life on the G2 with lollipop installed?
a coworker is having major issues and i want help him fix the problem.
is there a way to revert back to the previous version?
a coworker is having major issues and i want help him fix the problem.
is there a way to revert back to the previous version?
osiris3355
Banned
1. The soak test is happening in Brazil, the Turbo is a US phone
2. The turbo is a carrier phone, the Moto X in soak in an unlocked phone.
3. The turbo is a verizon made phone. They have just as much control over the software as Motorola which leads to longer update process.
Marty Chinn
Member
I used to think it was cool that Google could update the functionality of Android through pushed background updates but ever since they broke my phone without me knowing, fuck that. I want control over when my phone updates. I really hate that Google can break my phone and I have no say over it.
osiris3355
Banned
I have Kotor for android which rarely gets updates. Today it had one that said it was fixed to work with the new play services.
Geez google... Congrats to Aspyr Media for getting it fixed so quick.
You mean the Z4 that's exclusive to Japan?
Kill Your Masters
Member
double fixed
fluffydelusions
Member
According to comments in that app the update didn't fix it for some people. I don't have an issue on my note 4 but some can't open any apps that use Google play services.
Kill Your Masters
Member
True, the xperia line is just twice as fast, but with half as much new features as the competition.
Sooo, what will be released first, The Last Guardian, or a Play Services battery fix? Cant even get 4 hours out of my Z3 anymore.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
1080p 5" Display
Snap 615
2 gig RAM
13MP Camera
16 storage
3,120 mAh
$200
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
That's the exact kind of budget phone we've all wanted for years though. Full HD screen, 2 gigs of RAM, and a decent processor.
It murders the Moto E.
It murders the Moto E.
……forgetit
Member
Even then you'd think the international variant, the moto maxx, would have gotten a soak test. Literally not a peep about the update when every other phone released in the same time frame has been bumped to lollipop.
who know with Sony any more...the Z4 might get an international release in May and then there might be another flagship in September. Doesn't really give you much confidence when buying a Sony phone
at least with Samsung, you know the S7 won't be coming out for another year
……forgetit
Member
I would if I could buy it in the US -_-
That's what a Nexus should be. They also didn't skimp on the battery either.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Curious, any chance there may be another Nexus 5 in the works?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
for real, same size same screen same battery just more ram and better processor and boom you got the next nexus.
Doubt it. Rumours say LG is making a nexus phone this year but I doubt it will be the nexus 5 pt2.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Honestly I wouldn't even want a spec bump over that if Google could deliver on that price off contract. 2 gigs on a FHD screen is fine (outside of software mem problems), and in general that processor would be fine for 99% of the things people do as well. It's essentially a faster Nexus 7 in a 5" phone factor for basically the same price.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
What's the point of a dev phone, then, if it isn't running flagship hardware?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
To run the latest software? This chipset is fully 64 bit compatible so there is no reason this couldn't run the latest version of Android in full 64 bit mode.
I can't wait for these Chinese manufactures to fill in the Nexus spot in the US. I'm perfectly fine with a FHD screen on 5" phone. Consider that they will be inexpensive, they should be pretty popular (and popular phones tend to be more stable with custom roms to alleviate any lack of software update concerns).
Quick Shot feature on the G4 seems pretty cool. Everything else might be basically garbage though.
Double pressing the volume down button to take a picture without the camera app being open even when the phone is locked is pretty smart. Just gotta make sure you're aiming the phone correctly since you're seeing it blind.
Double pressing the volume down button to take a picture without the camera app being open even when the phone is locked is pretty smart. Just gotta make sure you're aiming the phone correctly since you're seeing it blind.
Hows the 615 processor? And can these phones be imported?
LG - pioneering creep shots since 2015
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
615 is really fast. It shits all the usual snap 400/410 we get in cheaper phones in the US.
They can be imported - but usually they're missing US LTE bands..so HSPA only
Updated my Nexus 4 to 5.1 via OTA yesterday afternoon. So far no issues. Boot up from shutdown appeared to be bit faster than before, but other than that not seeing anything really different.
Update process took close to 30 minutes for me though.
lol - are they really touting contact-specific ringtones? Welcome to 2010.
I think it's more that it generates its own tunes. But yes, basically welcome to 10 years ago.
Jazzy Network
Member
This is worse than edge lighting. If I wanted my contacts to have their own individual ringtone, I'd do it myself.
Marty Chinn
Member
I think this is pretty dumb too though because you won't be able to frame or even know if you're getting the shot.
Bingo!