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if you find out, let me know, you can do it through google news, but unfortunately, and stupidly, that section doesn't pull from google news

If only Google had some kind of RSS reader where it could pull your personalized news from.

 

[Dead]

So the iOS MOBA Vain Glory is coming to Android

Was going to submit an application for the Beta for my Shield Tablet and Nexus 6 but fucked up and submit it before completely filling it out. Fucks.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Google's MVNO will only work with Nexus 6 (for now) lol:

The service, designed to switch among Wi-Fi and cellular networks, will initially be available only on the latest Nexus 6 smartphone designed by Google and made by Motorola Mobility, a former Google unit now owned by China’s Lenovo Group Ltd. , two people familiar with the matter said. One of the people said the service won’t work with older Nexus devices, such as LG Electronics Inc. ’s Nexus 5.

-WSJ

 

[Baroquemantic]

Google's MVNO will only work with Nexus 6 (for now) lol:

Wouldn't be Google if weird ass decisions weren't constantly made.

 

[Wreav]

No great shock there honestly. Was thinking it would require an N7 the way they describe the multicarrier functionality.

Pretty radical stuff, radio wise.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

No great shock there honestly. Was thinking it would require an N7 the way they describe the multicarrier functionality.

Pretty radical stuff, radio wise.

N7 is an afterthought to Google

 

[The Faceless Master]

Google's MVNO will only work with Nexus 6 (for now) lol:


-WSJ

makes sense

 

[BoboBrazil]

If they are trying to force people to use Nexus 6 phones they are going to have to subsidize the service like crazy. No more than $25 a month for unlimited talk, text, and data.

 

[SimleuqiR]

Google's MVNO will only work with Nexus 6 (for now) lol:


-WSJ

Does the Nexus 5 even have all the proper bands to jump between ATT, T-mobile, and Sprint? I'm assuming those are the networks Google will piggy-back on. Heck, maybe even Verizon's network?

So, again. It me sound "LOL" to some of you but there might be a hardware reason as to why only the Nexus 6 (and future Nexi) will be the only phone available for the service.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I'm just laughing because the whole thing just makes me giggle. Google doing it to begin with makes me giggle, nexus 6 only makes me giggle. I feel like this will be one of those things that gets half assed then canned a while later.

Like a lot of google initiatives. Maybe not tho.

 

[Wreav]

Does the Nexus 5 even have all the proper bands to jump between ATT, T-mobile, and Sprint? I'm assuming those are the networks Google will piggy-back on. Heck, maybe even Verizon's network?

N5 works on pretty much everything but Verizon. N6 works on everything, which is why I'm thinking it's a radio issue. If Googy wants to ink an MVNO deal with VZW later, they're free to.

I think this seamless integration between carriers (especially CDMA and GSM carriers) is one of the most interesting things to happen to mobile in the last 5 years. Trying to not blow it off, even though it'll probably fail.

 

[NotBacon]

Yeah. And they were right to fuck up mute too.

Google is great. If they change something, it must be for the better. Unlike Samsung, who can only change for the worse. Its like fuck off Samsung.

Junior member thinking he knows what I'm about?

GTFO of here and go find an actual fanboy to troll

Google's MVNO will only work with Nexus 6 (for now) lol:
-WSJ

Either pretty smart (more exposure to their nexus line) or really stupid, for obvious reasons. Probably stupid.

 

[BoboBrazil]

I'm just laughing because the whole thing just makes me giggle. Google doing it to begin with makes me giggle, nexus 6 only makes me giggle. I feel like this will be one of those things that gets half assed then canned a while later.

Like a lot of google initiatives. Maybe not tho.

I think it's just a way for them to dip their toe in the mobile market without diving in head first. They will gauge reception and if it ends up being successful maybe launch a full fledged network. Their damn fiber internet needs a faster rollout though.

 

[Quasar]

I'm just laughing because the whole thing just makes me giggle. Google doing it to begin with makes me giggle, nexus 6 only makes me giggle. I feel like this will be one of those things that gets half assed then canned a while later.

Like a lot of google initiatives. Maybe not tho.

I wonder why. I mean is there any technical reasons?

 

[SimleuqiR]

N5 works on pretty much everything but Verizon. N6 works on everything, which is why I'm thinking it's a radio issue. If Googy wants to ink an MVNO deal with VZW later, they're free to.

I think this seamless integration between carriers (especially CDMA and GSM carriers) is one of the most interesting things to happen to mobile in the last 5 years. Trying to not blow it off, even though it'll probably fail.

This is what I'm thinking. They get to piggy-back on ALL 4 carriers and the Nexus 6 switches between networks seamlessly (one would hope). That would be the main reason to switch to this service. Otherwise it will be nothing special.

 

[BoboBrazil]

This is what I'm thinking. They get to piggy-back on ALL 4 carriers and the Nexus 6 switches between networks seamlessly (one would hope). That would be the main reason to switch to this service. Otherwise it will be nothing special.

I thought it was only using T-Mobile and Sprint.

 

[DarkFlow]

updating...

One day AT&T will upgrade my note 3, one day.

 

[Husker86]

Went to the AT&T store and my girlfriend decided that she would like the size of Nexus 6, so picking that up tomorrow. Not sure how I'll cope with her having a better phone than me, but we'll see.

While at the store I was looking at the Moto X screen...it's kinda pretty amazing. I don't care if those colors are oversaturated, that stock wallpaper it has on that AMOLED was really beautiful.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Went to the AT&T store and my girlfriend decided that she would like the size of Nexus 6, so picking that up tomorrow. Not sure how I'll cope with her having a better phone than me, but we'll see.

While at the store I was looking at the Moto X screen...it's kinda pretty amazing. I don't care if those colors are oversaturated, that stock wallpaper it has on that AMOLED was really beautiful.

Each time my friend holds my phone he always praises the screen. I've gotten used to it so I'm not as impressed anymore. The Note 4 display always gets to me though.

 

[SimleuqiR]

I thought it was only using T-Mobile and Sprint.

That's the speculation. But for it to really be special, a truly wireless-mesh-network , it would need all carrier bands. Optimal coverage.

 

[BoboBrazil]

That's the speculation. But for it to really be special, a truly wireless-mesh-network , it would need all carrier bands. Optimal coverage.

I can confidently say ATT and Verizon won't approve that.

Erica Griffin posted a comparison of S6 vs S6 edge. Really makes me think the Edge would be a bad idea to get. http://youtu.be/1L3VsVZxE28

 

[Bboy AJ]

The Edge is the only one to get.

 

[NotBacon]

The Edge is the only one to get.

For $950 though? I guess perceived value is the name of the game...

 

[Avixph]

Do any of you know a good app for transferring all the contents, the settings, etc. from one phone to the other?

 

[Groof]

Do any of you know a good app for transferring all the contents, the settings, etc. from one phone to the other?

I don't, but I've always wondered how to pronounce your user name. Aviksfuh?

 

[Avixph]

I don't, but I've always wondered how to pronounce your user name. Aviksfuh?

It's pronounced Ay-vics-Pea-Aitch.

 

[jesalr]

The more I see the edge, the sexier it looks. If the battery isn't awful, I think I might pick one up.

 

[Groof]

It's pronounced Ay-vics-Pea-Aitch.

Thanks, my mind is now at ease. Hope you find your app!

 

[Avixph]

Thanks, my mind is now at ease. Hope you find your app!

Yeah hope so if I plan on moving from the Galaxy S3 to the Galaxy S6.

 

[Rewrite]

Yeah hope so if I plan on moving from the Galaxy S3 to the Galaxy S6.

That's going to be one huge upgrade. I went from the S3 to the Note 4 and man, god damn. lol so much better.

And that's not a diss at the S3 either. It treated me really nice for the two years I had it. Didn't have any issues with it. Loved it, in fact.

 

[Groof]

Yeah hope so if I plan on moving from the Galaxy S3 to the Galaxy S6.

Wait, doesn't Samsung offer a built in transfer thing? Might be through Kies or something.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Do any of you know a good app for transferring all the contents, the settings, etc. from one phone to the other?

I used to use My Backup Pro a long time ago. Also if you're trying to transfer app data, try Helium. There's also Titanium Backup, but I've never used that.

 

[Avixph]

That's going to be one huge upgrade. I went from the S3 to the Note 4 and man, god damn. lol so much better.

And that's not a diss at the S3 either. It treated me really nice for the two years I had it. Didn't have any issues with it. Loved it, in fact.

I was going to upgrade when the Galaxy S5 came out but decide not to because I didn't have the funds to buy one.

Wait, doesn't Samsung offer a built in transfer thing? Might be through Kies or something.

I'm not sure.

I used to use My Backup Pro a long time ago. Also if you're trying to transfer app data, try Helium. There's also Titanium Backup, but I've never used that.

Thanks I'll check those out.

 

[Bots are better than you]

A question about stock Android and the S6 Edge ... i assume that, if i want to use the functions of the edge-screens, i have to keep the Touchwiz-fork of android on the phone, sounds about right?

The S6 looks mighty tempting, with the performance shown in the last days ... but that Touchwiz and Samsungs update frequency ....

 

[mrklaw]

am I the only one that gets confused when switching between all/priority/none? Is that all notifications come through, or all notifications get blocked?

 

[Hasney]

am I the only one that gets confused when switching between all/priority/none? Is that all notifications come through, or all notifications get blocked?

All is everything, silent is nothing and priority is alarms and whatever else you select to allow in settings.

 

[mrklaw]

All is everything, silent is nothing and priority is alarms and whatever else you select to allow in settings.

ok. Can it be set to automatically go into priority or silent mode when I have a calendar event? Love that on Windows Phone.

 

[Hasney]

ok. Can it be set to automatically go into priority or silent mode when I have a calendar event? Love that on Windows Phone.

Not by default (although you can configure times to go into priority), but Agent should do it

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tryagent&hl=en

 

[Groof]

Not by default (although you can configure times to go into priority), but Agent should do it

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tryagent&hl=en

Yes you can. It's right there in the settings. I have it to go in at 12.30am and go out at 7am automatically.

 

[Hasney]

Yes you can. It's right there in the settings. I have it to go in at 12.30am and go out at 7am automatically.

I said you could do it by times. They're asking if you can do it when a meeting trips in your calendar.

 

[Groof]

I said you could do it by times. They're asking if you can do it when a meeting trips in your calendar.

Derp. My reading comprehension is on a serious decline lately. Disregard me.

 

[kmfdmpig]

Wait, doesn't Samsung offer a built in transfer thing? Might be through Kies or something.

Yes. I did it when moving from Note 2 to Note 3. It worked well, but I don't remember if it ports over game saves or things like that.

http://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/
http://www.coolmuster.com/android/how-to-transfer-apps-between-samsung-galaxy.html
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover&hl=en

 

[DrFunk]

Leaked Sony Xperia Z4 chassis suggests an even thinner device without waterproofing and microSD slot

Android 2015 - catch it!

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I really don't mind the lack of waterproofing until a better solution than flaps comes out. And if there's no sd slot I hope it means we're finally seeing everyone align on higher storage on the base models.

 

[Wreav]

The M4 already has waterproofing without flaps.

 

[Cheebo]

Nearly everyone is scrapping microsd cards on the high-end it seems.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

I really don't mind the lack of waterproofing until a better solution than flaps comes out. And if there's no sd slot I hope it means we're finally seeing everyone align on higher storage on the base models.

The Z4 is still waterproof, it just has an uncovered waterproof USB port like the M4 Aqua.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

The Z4 is still waterproof, it just has an uncovered waterproof USB port like the M4 Aqua.

that's how it should be then. No weird ass flaps especially on a charger.

 

[DrFunk]

good !

flaps = death

 

[Bit-Bit]

I recently flash Lollipop onto my OnePlus One. It is incredibly fast and the battery performance is absolutely great.

Anything else I can do to get even better performance?