I don't get the snarkiness for not wanting to pay $4 for a UI refresh. It's simply not enough for me to move over to a new app for the same features. BeyondPod was $7, and I paid for that before the Google Opinion Rewards app was available. Seems some of you are conflating "UI refresh not worth 4$" with "won't pay for apps."
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Android |OT5| The Sonic Cycle
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Wifi could be fantastic if the battery use isn't horrible. Being able to have whole house range would be great.
Not sure about the gestures. Autowear can do a bunch of stuff, but maybe the official ones will be useful.
I'd also like more control over how notifications are surfaced - eg let me choose to only have SMS/email show up as cards, and then let other info like weather/traffic etc be a swipe/gesture away so it doesn't clutter the watch face so much.
Edit: pocket cast update supports android wear! Nice. I know it supported play/pause/skip before but I had to line it up ready to go before, so this is something I want to check out. Also sounds like they played with up next, which is good because I found that clumsy to use before.
Marion Cobretti
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I think it's cause Google starting working more on optimizing with kitkat.
I have lollipop cm12 running on my note 2,and it runs like a champ. It gets benchmark results that are almost on part with the note 3.
Place your mouth over something to vomit in before you scroll down!!!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-inch-screen-3gb-ram-and-8-core-mediatek-soc/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-inch-screen-3gb-ram-and-8-core-mediatek-soc/
Jazzy Network
Member
MEDIATEK?! LOL
Then again Snapdragon 810 is also LOL.
Then again Snapdragon 810 is also LOL.
Don't laugh since we don't even know what SoCs Samsung will use for NA.
http://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_reportedly_scored_an_order_from_samsung-news-11431.php
brotkasten
Member
Samsung should give every carrier a different variant. Just like back then, in the good old Galaxy S(2) days.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
That rear camera tho
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Can't wait for that beastly of a processor
At least it looks better than the HTC One M9.Place your mouth over something to vomit in before you scroll down!!!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-inch-screen-3gb-ram-and-8-core-mediatek-soc/
Samsung is going to use the Exynos 7420 in all the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge that will be sold all over the world because why would they use something else.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Both look ugly to me.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Samsung flagships will all use Exynos lol
I'm super frustrated. Bought my wife a Nexus 5 and the stupid thing only last 4-5 hours and she needs to plug it in for a charge. After 20 minutes charging, it already says 65% charged, which is obviously wrong.
I bought it off of someone local, so am I just screwed here? Seems like it. Also, it seems like the Internet is inundated with Nexus 5 battery complaints but very few solutions.
I bought it off of someone local, so am I just screwed here? Seems like it. Also, it seems like the Internet is inundated with Nexus 5 battery complaints but very few solutions.
Jzero
Member
Lol no that camera is too damn high.
If a clean wipe and install of Lollipop 5.1 doesn't fix it, it's a lost cause. Positive side: clean wipe/install can solve many issues.
And I thought it was gorgeous already.
Well for me the killer function is cross os syncing between Android/iOS/web. Plus I like this developer.
No difference this time.
Thanks for the helpful reply. I'm not sure if BeyondPod has that functionality, but I'll look into it. I primarily listen to my podcasts via my phone/tablets out of convenience and I've never thought to do so via the web. How does Pocket Casts work? Do they have their own website where you just stream the content?
Source?
Edit: I see confirmation of a Qualcomm modem used, so probably a Exynos CPU + Qualcomm modem if everyone is saying that the CPU is Exynos for every carrier?
I'll probably wait for the OTA update, but it's not looking good. I think we got burned pretty badly on this one. Sucks.
Yeah. Though I'll admit the web version costs extra. But for me its worth it. they do have a 14 day trial.
https://play.pocketcasts.com/
Hmmm... I don't know if I'll ever use it but it's worth looking into. I've only ever use BeyondPod because (even though I was new to Podcasts), it was easy to integrate into my daily routine and make it a habit. It was also recommended by posters here from several threads ago. Funny thing is I used to think podcasts were only random individuals hosting their own content until I discovered I could save radio stations I loved to listen to and also easily find new content that I never knew I'd be interested in. I may like the web feature so I might have to check it out.
Thanks!
Jzero
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Tech 21 makes the best cases ive ever used. They even throw their phones on the floor to show how good their cases are. Its a shame they don't make much for nexus devices. Only buy the ones with D3O® in them though.
I personaly just purchased a Toast wood back for my Nexus 6. Didnt want some cheap little vinyl sticker, this is real wood. (not my photo)
hillsighed
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PocketCasts update is ohmygod beautiful.
I use it on 3 different devices. Nexus 6 for all my work/where ever podcasts needs, iPod Touch for the car, and on my Tab S.
I use it on 3 different devices. Nexus 6 for all my work/where ever podcasts needs, iPod Touch for the car, and on my Tab S.
Thanks I'll look into them, and can you me a suggestion on their best case line (please include pics).
That doesn't look like it offers any protection.I personaly just purchased a Toast wood back for my Nexus 6. Didnt want some cheap little vinyl sticker, this is real wood. (not my photo)
Jzero
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Yea it's not a case, i just don't like the plain blue back on my phone.
What phone do you have?
The only cases you should buy from them are the "impact" with the orange D3O stuff on the sides
They're not the best looking cases but if protection is what you want then these are the best.
I agree. The problem is, HTC's too incompetent to realize it.
Right now I have the Galaxy S3 but I will soon purchase the Galaxy S6 when it comes out. Thanks for the recommendation.
I urge you to wipe/install. An OTA is not the same.
sounds suspiciously like a shot battery. The Nexus 5 battery life is bad, but not that bad.
Do as NotBacon said. Flash the factory image of 5.1 or do a full, clean wipe and see if it helps any. If not, consider getting the battery replaced. The Nexus 5 is easy to self-service if you don't want to pay someone else to do it.
Anymore recommendations?
newdayrocks
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All this praise for the Pocket Casts update, and no one has mentioned that the widget is busted?
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm personally a fan of Ringke (their slim line).
I don't like cases so when I do use one I prefer a very slim one. And they are always on sale/cheap and the quality is solid and they use this soft touch material on some of their black cases which I like. Not sure about other colours.
Are we supposed to look surprised that everything to do with Bluetooth on Android is still a fucking disaster?
I spent an hour yesterday trying to figure out why my Nexus 7 and Z3C have decided they will no longer stay connected to transfer files. Still no clue.
-Pyromaniac-
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meh they make good cases but to me they've never been worth the price and sometimes I don't like the feel of them.
Thank you.
Thanks for the info.
i've been using the spigen slims, i like them, they are like $5.