No they didn't, they said it's the best. With the current tablet market, the June update could make it take a shit on your chest while you sleep and it would still be the case.
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No they didn't, they said it's the best. With the current tablet market, the June update could make it take a shit on your chest while you sleep and it would still be the case.
I'm probably just really unlucky. Software wise I dont think it's really ready though maybe when Android N is released.
crazy monkey
Banned
Samsung s2 is very good option probably has all features of n already and more.
Jigolo
Member
and yet you buy the device every year
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
What does that have to do with commercial success of Nexus?
osiris3355
Banned
Grow up, it's just a discussion. I said momentum shift not a majority userbase change. We are here to discuss things our everyday friends don't give a shit about, not "take each other down."
Industries have cycles and major players will miss the boat and let someone or something else in. For all we know app stores could be extinct in 5 years. Thats not that relevant to this discussion but I'm just saying Anything can happen.
The phone you deserve but not the phone you need:
http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/injustice/?cid=afl-hq-mul-0813-11000946
edit: it comes with a gold batarang
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/26/1...y-s7-edge-batman-injustice-edition-smartphone
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http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/injustice/?cid=afl-hq-mul-0813-11000946
edit: it comes with a gold batarang
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/26/1...y-s7-edge-batman-injustice-edition-smartphone
The Faceless Master
Member
can't wait for the Youtube drop/scratch/bend test vids on that.
you know they'll even try scratching it with the batarang!
you know they'll even try scratching it with the batarang!
Great news!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36394558
Google has won a major US court battle with software firm Oracle after a jury ruled it did not unfairly appropriate parts of the Java programming language.
Oracle had argued that Google had infringed its copyright and had sought nearly $9bn (£6bn) in damages.
The outcome was eagerly awaited by software developers who feared that a victory for Oracle might encourage more such legal actions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36394558
Google has won a major US court battle with software firm Oracle after a jury ruled it did not unfairly appropriate parts of the Java programming language.
Oracle had argued that Google had infringed its copyright and had sought nearly $9bn (£6bn) in damages.
The outcome was eagerly awaited by software developers who feared that a victory for Oracle might encourage more such legal actions.
osiris3355
Banned
Positive Android news is not welcome here
Now we have another 5 years to go whilst all the appeals go through.
Hey everyone. Just got the Nvidia K1 tablet. Loving it so far. Quick question but with the Amazon Video app are the prime movies and shows not available in HD with android for some reason?
This is really a big let down if that's the case that they have HD available for the Fire tablets, and even iOS options but not for stock android.
This is really a big let down if that's the case that they have HD available for the Fire tablets, and even iOS options but not for stock android.
irfaanator
Banned
so I have a question. I have an old verizon samsung galaxy nexus that is currently on 4.2.2 . I've never rooted my phone/installed cfw and am wondering is it worth it to root it and upgrade to one of the newer versions of android? I have issues where my phone lags using apps like maps or music or even during just general task and want to know if going to a newer version of android will breathe new life into the phone or no
From what I remember it's HD only on Nexus tablets and maybe a few others.
Man that sucks, that's a bad job by Amazon. Makes no sense. Was really looking forward to watching some HD shows and movies on my commute too 😔.
Thanks for the reply
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It's sad cause it's mostly true.
Tablet market on Android is currently a dumpster fire.
Unknown Soldier
Member
The phone you deserve but not the phone you need:
http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/injustice/?cid=afl-hq-mul-0813-11000946
edit: it comes with a gold batarang
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/26/1...y-s7-edge-batman-injustice-edition-smartphone
Didn't Injustice come out like 7 years ago now? Samsung is certainly being timely here.
Even the iPad market is declining. I think tablets have finally run their course. Now we can go back to using devices that have attached keyboards by default and other shit that makes sense.
Well injustice is a current comic.
I hope not. Its the non-work computing device I use most.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Get the S7.
It depends on if the tablet has Widevine Level 1 certification for the DRM.
(Or the proprietary method Amazon use on their own devices.)
Actually... I'm not sure Amazon offer HD for any Android device apart from their own. Which is probably a commercial decision.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
This. Don't sacrifice on the phone for VR Meek Doge edition. You can always grab one of those later.
The s6 and s7 cameras are way better than the z5, yes.
Yes it's very arbitrary. Amazon have made their video service awful to use outside of their crappy little hardware ecosystem. Nobody is going to sell their gear off because it doesn't work or works poorly with Amazon Video, it just breeds resentment against the company.
As an aside, given you need to turn on installations from outside the Play store in security settings just to install their Underground app and then the Video app I am sure most people do not turn that setting back to off afterwards. Google must be having kittens whenever they look at the analytics on that.
I think you're right and I got it muddled. Their app only supports a very limited number of Android tablets and even then it's SD only.
Never (I already do). I pay for a update every 2 years.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Isn't that what you call buying a new phone?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Remember when Apple did this with the iPod Touch?
Damn son, Sony Z3C is a beast.
SOT of 6 hours with still 35% battery life left. Would have reached 9 hours probably if I let it drain to 0%.
(Which is bad for Li-ion tech so I don't do that anymore. Best to recharge around the 20-40% mark.)
Important remark: I was indoors connected to Wi-Fi at all times. But still, amazing shiz.
SOT of 6 hours with still 35% battery life left. Would have reached 9 hours probably if I let it drain to 0%.
(Which is bad for Li-ion tech so I don't do that anymore. Best to recharge around the 20-40% mark.)
Important remark: I was indoors connected to Wi-Fi at all times. But still, amazing shiz.
The Faceless Master
Member
why y'all still give them hits?
Just put those posters on ignore whoever posts from there.
osiris3355
Banned
I thought there was a way to get certain sites banned on neogaf. Global list somewhere?
Walter White
Member
I figure this as as good a thread as any to ask...
Does anyone know of any gaming controller for the Nexus 5X with a cradle that doesn't smash down on the volume rockers? I'm currently trying to use a Moga Power Pro, but can't get the top of the cradle to not clamp down on the volume rocker fucking with the sound and I don't want to play with it clamping down on the far side of the device (the uncentered look is not a good one).
Does anyone know of any gaming controller for the Nexus 5X with a cradle that doesn't smash down on the volume rockers? I'm currently trying to use a Moga Power Pro, but can't get the top of the cradle to not clamp down on the volume rocker fucking with the sound and I don't want to play with it clamping down on the far side of the device (the uncentered look is not a good one).
Well Google has certainly put an effort into making android run better on lower end hardware. Proyect Butter has had several iterations at this point and Proyect Svelte was introduced with 4.4 to reduce Android's memory footprint. Furthermore 5.0 changed the Java virtual machine from Dalvik to the newer Android Runtime resulting in apps that are compiled Ahead of time, taking up a bit more storage space but requiring an smaller overall memory footprint.
This is a longwinded way of saying that there's a chance center that your aging Galaxy Nexus might run a bit better on newer versions of Android. It might also run like crap due to the ancient TI CPU that drives it. But it's worth a shot I think. Even the Moto E runs Lollipop very well and there's a build of Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Android 5.1) for your device.
If you need further assistance down the road we'll be glad to help you out.
Apparently it runs 5.1 pretty well
In retrospect, Z3C was probably the best long term Android phone ever made. Battery life and performance are still awesome. Wish I had gotten one back in the day.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
The Mrs got a Nexus 5x recently, and after having chance to play with it these past few weeks I've got to admit it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be, the camera especially. Just a shame about the ridiculous bezels, and the sub-3000mah battery.
0h, and the UK pricing at launch. But the 32gb model is now available for £199.99 from HK based websites, which makes it a lot more tempting.
Or a Galaxy Note 5 for £340.
Anything to get away from this Honor 7!
0h, and the UK pricing at launch. But the 32gb model is now available for £199.99 from HK based websites, which makes it a lot more tempting.
Or a Galaxy Note 5 for £340.
Anything to get away from this Honor 7!
irfaanator
Banned
thanks. I'll check these out
Add $50 to the MSRP of the device and guarantee updates for six years. $50 * 100+ million Android devices in the US more than pays for the man hours associated with providing updates for six years. There's no excuse for flagships not receiving OS updates three years after release.
I can tell you that there will most likely not be any retroactively Daydream-ready phones, Bavor says. We wnt to hold a very high quality bar, and for that to happen all the components need to be just right. So, to VR fans, I would say, hold off for a few months to get your next phone and get a Daydream-ready phone.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Anyone remember when we had to pay Apple for software updates?
osiris3355
Banned
This is why I always laugh my ass off when people say were at the point of diminishing returns.
Thanks!
Awesome, thanks. I had a play with one in store, it was awesome. No room for proper VR setup sadly so this is realistically my best option.
Sweet. I like my Z3+ camera in the day but at night.....
I'm guessing S6/S7 take better night time photos?
osiris3355
Banned
Google to offer free original quality photo backups to Nexus owners.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...-exposure-and-contrast-controls-apk-teardown/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...-exposure-and-contrast-controls-apk-teardown/
Amazon's being a bunch of turds with streaming devices. A few months ago, they de-listed streaming devices that don't support Prime Video
However, the reason why they don't support Prime Video is due to Amazon not making it available for them.