Sure thing man but I ain't troll, just not that impressed.
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Android |OT5| The Sonic Cycle
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Yep. 5.0.2
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Still no word about anyone getting 5.1.1 on the N9 which is surprising to no one.
"Today"
"Today"
Guys... Google is saving 5.2 just for N9 owners.... "tomorrow".
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Looks like my moto 360 updated overnight again. Now it has a notification number on the screen to show you how many unread you have to scroll through.
Not sure what would be a good thread for this and didn't want to start a new one: any recommendations for a super cheap Android tablet for kids (5-8) to use?
I'm looking at this:
Dragon Touch® Y88X 7'' Quad Core Google Android 4.4 KitKat Tablet PC, Dual Camera, HD 1024x600 Multi-touch Screen, 8GB Nand Flash, Google Play & Zoodles Pre-load, 3D Game Supported (Advanced version of Y88)- Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2QBMFQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Not sure if there is anything cheaper or better speced for the price. So many on eBay to take a look at too.
They currently have http://www.d2pad.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=401 but definitely would appreciate an upgrade.
I'm looking at this:
Dragon Touch® Y88X 7'' Quad Core Google Android 4.4 KitKat Tablet PC, Dual Camera, HD 1024x600 Multi-touch Screen, 8GB Nand Flash, Google Play & Zoodles Pre-load, 3D Game Supported (Advanced version of Y88)- Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2QBMFQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Not sure if there is anything cheaper or better speced for the price. So many on eBay to take a look at too.
They currently have http://www.d2pad.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=401 but definitely would appreciate an upgrade.
I don't think you'd feel much of an upgrade on that one. Faster CPU but halving the RAM hurts.
If you can stretch another $20 or don't mind being used, I think this one could work better:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RCA2OFK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
unlocked S6's are getting a new software update:
woot woot
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_is_receiving_a_new_502_ota_in_europe-news-12195.php
woot woot
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_is_receiving_a_new_502_ota_in_europe-news-12195.php
Needs that alleged 810v2, sounds generally good. Although losing .3" and already being on an 805 means it's not a Nexus 6 upgrade really.
The Faceless Master
Member
what if they just call it Android
?
Bah! Nothing on mine yet.
osiris3355
Banned
Even though it wasnt true. Its better than what droid turbo owners are hearing...
https://twitter.com/Motorola/status/596682483334275072
Yeah, the 920I variants had issues where the phone would reboot randomly, or the app drawer suddenly redrawing itself
or maybe that's just lollipop
anyways, it was fixed with the last OTA, curious to see what this one brings
what if they just call it Android?
and the one after that can be Android 'n'
While I don't agree with the author that this is OS/2 over again, I think app developers have been craving to get content to the Windows audience but didn't want to touch WP with a 10 foot pole. Apple apps, who gives a shit.
Link: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/05/android-and-ios-apps-on-windows-what-is-microsoft-doing-and-will-it-work/2/
Link: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/05/android-and-ios-apps-on-windows-what-is-microsoft-doing-and-will-it-work/2/
Saiyan-Rox
Member
out of all the carriers Moto shouldn't be taking so long with the updates since it's mostly stock....insane
I do hope Google changes the way updates are released because this staging process really does suck
I always wonder if most of the time Motorola takes so long just because new versions just tend to break their Always On stuff.
Jzero
Member
It honestly sounds good to me. I couldn't get the phone mount that I wanted for my car because my Nexus 6 is too wide.
Huawei Nexus specs rumors -
http://www.gsmarena.com/rumored_huawei_nexus_has_some_specs_outed_-news-12202.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/rumored_huawei_nexus_has_some_specs_outed_-news-12202.php
I think going to a Chinese OEM for the Nexus is a good move since that's where the biggest gains can be made Vs. iOS. Although I personally obviously prefer phablets, this would clearly be a move to try and make more gains in China as the east seems to prefer them too.
That said, I think neglecting the 5" market or even the below 5.5" market where they could find somewhere in between, is a mistake. I like to rib Pyromaniac about liking smaller phones, but it's clear there is a market there and the love for the Nexus 5 should be capitalised on.
Ah that's a bugger. As someone who can use the Nexus 6 one handed and just uses the phone as is without mounts and the like, I didn't realise things like mounts weren't catering to the Nexus 6. Isn't the iPhone 6 Plus the same size but with a bigger bezel?
That said, I think neglecting the 5" market or even the below 5.5" market where they could find somewhere in between, is a mistake. I like to rib Pyromaniac about liking smaller phones, but it's clear there is a market there and the love for the Nexus 5 should be capitalised on.
Ah that's a bugger. As someone who can use the Nexus 6 one handed and just uses the phone as is without mounts and the like, I didn't realise things like mounts weren't catering to the Nexus 6. Isn't the iPhone 6 Plus the same size but with a bigger bezel?
what if they just call it Android?
and the one after that can be Android 'n'
Jzero
Member
The iPhone 6+ is taller but the nexus 6 is the widest.
……forgetit
Member
Holy shit, Motorola acknowledged the droid turbo update today, it's finally happening
Ahhh that makes sense. With less screen to worry about, they aspec ration would make it narrower.
Seriously happy for you guys since you chose giant battery over everything else!
Tried the kenu airframe+ ?
Jzero
Member
No, that honestly looks super flimsy especially for a phone as heavy as the Nexus 6 ( i have circular vents in my car anyways). I have the Arkon mount, Not ideal but it's the only one that fits my phone.
I can notice a difference if I restart my phone after a couple of days on my AT&T S6. It doesn't get unusable if I don't restart, but there is definitely a difference.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Each to their own I guess but I've gotten used to my N6 now that I would take a bigger phone if I could lol I miss my xperia z ultra.
osiris3355
Banned
Its Verizon not Moto. Roll-outs of 5.1 for the 2013 and 2014 unlocked X's are imminent.
Jazzy Network
Member
I have no issues with the G4. The G Flex 2 seems more appealing though outside of the camera.
The Faceless Master
Member
I'm gonna need a new phone by the end of this year.
This might be the phone I get if I leave the Nexus camp. Fucking Google has really dropped the ball with the Nexus 6 and 9. LG has made the best Nexus phones to this day.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
LG phones also drop in value pretty quickly, by the end of the year you should see some great deals on the G4.
Testicular Sound Express
Member
it has the 810 and heating issues though so no dice
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Nice to see the G4 reviewing well.
Also apparently the S6 isn't doing that well:
For context, this guy leads Strategy Analytics I think which is a firm that collects all this data and news and shit to report on. He still hasn't generated his report but if he says it, it's likely the case.
I think it's a fundamental problem with the Android market in the high end these days. The market is moving toward high specs and lower and lower prices aka the #TheAmazingRaceToTheBottom
He also said that comment was directed to the US market but it's doing "much worse globally". I'm sure Samsung will try to spin it with insane "Shipped" numbers but we all know now lol.
Also apparently the S6 isn't doing that well:
For context, this guy leads Strategy Analytics I think which is a firm that collects all this data and news and shit to report on. He still hasn't generated his report but if he says it, it's likely the case.
I think it's a fundamental problem with the Android market in the high end these days. The market is moving toward high specs and lower and lower prices aka the #TheAmazingRaceToTheBottom
He also said that comment was directed to the US market but it's doing "much worse globally". I'm sure Samsung will try to spin it with insane "Shipped" numbers but we all know now lol.
I don't know G2s are still around 200 after two years. At least that's what I consider a decent price point as compared to a contract approach.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Nice to see the G4 reviewing well.
Also apparently the S6 isn't doing that well:
For context, this guy leads Strategy Analytics I think which is a firm that collects all this data and news and shit to report on. He still hasn't generated his report but if he says it, it's likely the case.
I think it's a fundamental problem with the Android market in the high end these days. The market is moving toward high specs and lower and lower prices aka the #TheAmazingRaceToTheBottom
He also said that comment was directed to the US market but it's doing "much worse globally".
Hope everything goes in the right direction for the better
.Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Virtually all of the reviews like the G4 and give it a best in class camera rating.
The Faceless Master
Member
Great news!Nice to see the G4 reviewing well.
Also apparently the S6 isn't doing that well:
For context, this guy leads Strategy Analytics I think which is a firm that collects all this data and news and shit to report on. He still hasn't generated his report but if he says it, it's likely the case.
I think it's a fundamental problem with the Android market in the high end these days. The market is moving toward high specs and lower and lower prices aka the #TheAmazingRaceToTheBottom
He also said that comment was directed to the US market but it's doing "much worse globally". I'm sure Samsung will try to spin it with insane "Shipped" numbers but we all know now lol.
Hope they reconsider their mistake.
You can only polish a turd so much.
jk the S6 Edge was probably the best Android phone I've ever owned.
Would be great if the Nexus line didn't sacrifice its camera, battery and design every year for the sake of pricing. Did they decide what they're going to call it? Nexus 7 (2015)?
jk the S6 Edge was probably the best Android phone I've ever owned.
Would be great if the Nexus line didn't sacrifice its camera, battery and design every year for the sake of pricing. Did they decide what they're going to call it? Nexus 7 (2015)?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I don't even think it's a pricing problem. Well the battery might be but look at the OnePlus. Thing is oneplus has smaller overhead so that might be the difference. As for camera, the sensors used are perfectly fine, google just has shitty camera software.
High end android going in the same direction as high end windows.Nice to see the G4 reviewing well.
Also apparently the S6 isn't doing that well:
For context, this guy leads Strategy Analytics I think which is a firm that collects all this data and news and shit to report on. He still hasn't generated his report but if he says it, it's likely the case.
I think it's a fundamental problem with the Android market in the high end these days. The market is moving toward high specs and lower and lower prices aka the #TheAmazingRaceToTheBottom
He also said that comment was directed to the US market but it's doing "much worse globally". I'm sure Samsung will try to spin it with insane "Shipped" numbers but we all know now lol.