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[brotkasten]

Yea but is that still how it works? Not very accessible

"Not very accessible", but not that complicated either. Definitely not something that takes up an hour to do.

 

[thirty]

lost in this nokia news, orbital and kinectimals were both released. both great games priced at $3 but kinectimals slightly disappoints only because it isn't mangofied.

 

[Korey]

"Not very accessible", but not that complicated either. Definitely not something that takes up an hour to do.

What program do you use to cut mp3s?

 

[Complex Shadow]

That would've made it too obvious.

its already obvious. nothing subtle about it.

 

[Robobandit]

What program do you use to cut mp3s?

A lot of folks have had success with this website -

http://cutmp3.net/

 

[InaudibleWhispa]

What program do you use to cut mp3s?

Audacity is a decent free sound editor. Simply open your MP3, highlight the section you want as a ringtone, hit edit - trim and done. You can also amplify the volume too since I find that a lot of MP3's make for pretty quiet ringtones.

 

[Damon Bennet]

so will nokia music be available on all wp phones? it is an intriguing service

 

[JonCha]

Two quick questions:

1) UK release date?
2) Does this use a micro sim like the N9?

 

[brotkasten]

Two quick questions:

1) UK release date?
2) Does this use a micro sim like the N9?

November 15, I think.
Yes, microSIM like the N9.

 

[Korey]

so will nokia music be available on all wp phones? it is an intriguing service

Only Nokia phones I believe.

Is there a timetable on the AT&T Focus Flash and Focus S?

 

[brotkasten]

Nokia Music sounds really great.

 

[Anno]

So is Nokia just eating all of those royalties in order to offer a cool service? Seems odd that it isn't monetized at all. Definitely looking forward to some of the specialized Nokia software and I hope it all makes it to the U.S. intact.

 

[StudioTan]

Looks like I am getting whatever phone is avalible come December. I am just hoping someone releases a phone with an sd slot.

I got a Focus from Rogers and you can add an SD card. I have 24 gigs storage in it.

 

[StudioTan]

A front facing camera allows video chatting. That's the main selling point for them. It's one of the key marketing features for the iPhone 4/4S. We know that Microsoft is working on expanding WP7 into the video chat arena and the Titan, amongst other phones, will implement it. They also own, you know, Skype, whose major appeal is that it can do video chat. It also allows face unlock which is one of the key marketing features for the Galaxy Nexus.

But sure, who values that, besides all the vastly more successful competitors and Microsoft themselves?

RE you performance comparison, people value high performance in their devices. A smooth interface, enough RAM to allow them to complete tasks that they want to complete, and the necessary power to do elaborate applications. The actual numbers are relatively unimportant. Android phones began to, on paper, beat the iPhone a long time ago. And yet on all but the highest end phones, in most use cases, the iPhone actual performs better. Hell, WP7 is a testament to this. WP7 gen 1 phones perform very well, the OS is super smooth and fast, and yet their innards are old and busted.

I would disagree there, the major appeal of Skype was/is PC to PC and PC to Phone calling. I've been using Skype daily since 2005 and I've only done video calling once or twice.

 

[hwalker84]

Hahaha, what the fuck, Engadget?

Why isn't the SoC and price on the 800 green? Why is the exact same WiFi on the N9 green?

Because one says A/B/G/N and the other says B/G/N

 

[brotkasten]

Because one says A/B/G/N and the other says B/G/N

You stopped reading the thread after that post, I see.

 

[Dipswitch]

Well fuck me - that Nokia announcement was a bummer. Guess I'm either going with a gen 1 phone or if the price is right, the Radar.

Ebay here I come....

 

[StudioTan]

So what is the consensus of people switching from iOS? I really love Nokia hardware and the new phone looks amazing - FYI I have an iPhone 4 not the 4s...

Anything I will miss?

I went from a 3G with iOS4 to W7P and I would never go back, I just find the W7P a much more pleasant experience. I don't tend to game on my phone much however. My gf is addicted to Wordament though and it's free.

 

[PG2G]

Well fuck me - that Nokia announcement was a bummer. Guess I'm either going with a gen 1 phone or if the price is right, the Radar.

Ebay here I come....

I can't imagine why anyone would buy a Radar unless they REALLLLLY want a FFC (or if they are in the USA I guess). For a lower price, you get much better internals in the Lumia 710, and you get access to all of Nokia's apps and services.

 

[Korey]

It was so weird to see Nokia yesterday...they seem so downtrodden you feel really sorry for them.

Some highlights from the event:

How does the Lumia 800 look, Kevin? (3:47)

Begging for applause (22:11)

Youtube timestamps are messed up right now apparently so skip to those parts yourself.

 

[Totakeke]

Nokia Music sounds really great.

There has to be a catch right? How can this be all free.. forever?

 

[Blackhead]

Got a 16Gb dell venue pro for $250 it hasnt been updated to Mango yet, I'm going to do that tonight.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Waited way too long to make that pass.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Just awful in their own zone. Philly goal was inevitable.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Oops, wrong thread.

 

[giga]

Waited way too long to make that pass.

Just awful in their own zone. Philly goal was inevitable.

Agreed.

 

[Blackhead]

Oops, wrong thread.

Agreed

 

[kehs]

It was so weird to see Nokia yesterday...they seem so downtrodden you feel really sorry for them.

Some highlights from the event:

How does the Lumia 800 look, Kevin? (3:47)

Begging for applause (22:11)

Youtube timestamps are messed up right now apparently so skip to those parts yourself.

AWESOME!!!

omg, that's hilarious.

 

[kharma45]

Just updated my Optimus 7 there now via Zune, was expecting the Internet Sharing option to appear in setting as it's being rolled out now but no sign of it.

Edit - Phone is already on Mango, this was an LG specific update which should've brought internet sharing as it is being rolled out at the minute.

http://www.wpcentral.com/lg-optimus-7-update-brings-tethering

 

[Vanillalite]

Just updated my Optimus 7 there now via Zune, was expecting the Internet Sharing option to appear in setting as it's being rolled out now but no sign of it.

Welcome to Mango. It's the awesome side of WP7 Life!

 

[kharma45]

Welcome to Mango. It's the awesome side of WP7 Life!

Forgot to add in, I'm already on Mango, this was an LG specific update.

 

[UraMallas]

lost in this nokia news, orbital and kinectimals were both released. both great games priced at $3 but kinectimals slightly disappoints only because it isn't mangofied.

What do you mean by "maogofied" as it relates to gaming?

 

[PG2G]

What do you mean by "maogofied" as it relates to gaming?

Fast app switching most likely.

On another note, Facebook should be going Mango by halloween.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/42734/facebook-wp7-mango-app-detailed

 

[antiquegamer]

Got a 16Gb dell venue pro for $250 it hasnt been updated to Mango yet, I'm going to do that tonight.

Can you update us on how it perform after a week? All the bugs reports about the firmware scare me off. Thanks in advance.

 

[thirty]

What do you mean by "maogofied" as it relates to gaming?

yeah, fast app switch and proper multitasking.

 

[thirty]

so the 710 is rumored to be released in the US for t-mobile. if nokia can price this off contract for under $250, i think this has a chance to be a big hit with the walmart/t-mobile $30 a month plan.

 

[JCX]

Nice article about WP7 in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/27/t...te-of-the-art.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&src=dayp

 

[clav]

Well, seems like for Sprint that if you don't want an iPhone, then you're left with the Galaxy SII, Nexus S 4G, or the HTC Arrive.

Sigh.

Early 2012. Does that mean April 2012?

 

[FindMyFarms]

How does the Lumia 800 look, Kevin? (3:47)

Maybe I don't know his personality, be he really comes off as being forced to say things that he doesn't want to say at all. The yells and voice spikes sound almost blatantly sarcastic/trollish, especially the part where he says, "it has a good phone, of course it does, it's nokia!"

 

[Complex Shadow]

Well, seems like for Sprint that if you don't want an iPhone, then you're left with the Galaxy SII, Nexus S 4G, or the HTC Arrive.

Sigh.

Early 2012. Does that mean April 2012?

I love how your just grasping at straws. metaphorically speaking. You must really love this OT :3

I know how it feels bro. I am in the same boat. Also Q1 2012. Dunno know how early though. If it's in January I can buy the phone as a b-day gift for my self. But I doubt that will happen.

 

[Burai]

Just updated my Optimus 7 there now via Zune, was expecting the Internet Sharing option to appear in setting as it's being rolled out now but no sign of it.

Edit - Phone is already on Mango, this was an LG specific update which should've brought internet sharing as it is being rolled out at the minute.

http://www.wpcentral.com/lg-optimus-7-update-brings-tethering

Your carrier needs to enable it.

If you're on an unbranded phone you'll likely never get it.

 

[strata8]

I just cannot believe that there is only one WP7 device on the market with storage capabilities over 16GB, and it's restricted to Japan. It boggles my mind.

I've no idea what Microsoft were thinking when they claimed that Windows Phone was a Zune replacement.

 

[Firestorm]

Well at least we know it's hitting Canada early 2012 too and not just the US: http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/10/26/n...a-number-of-windows-phone-devices-early-2012/

 

[StudioTan]

I just cannot believe that there is only one WP7 device on the market with storage capabilities over 16GB, and it's restricted to Japan. It boggles my mind.

I've no idea what Microsoft were thinking when they claimed that Windows Phone was a Zune replacement.

Again, the Samsung Focus is expandable. I put a 16gig MicroSD card in mine for 24 gigs of storage.

 

[strata8]

Again, the Samsung Focus is expandable. I put a 16gig MicroSD card in mine for 24 gigs of storage.

To be honest, I don't feel like a single last-gen phone with unsupported microSD capabilities alleviates the problem at all. If Microsoft isn't going to support expandable memory officially, they need to make sure that the manufacturers offer decent storage options like Apple does. This obviously hasn't happened, and for me it's one of the biggest issues in Windows Phone - one that will most probably affect the majority of the general public.

 

[kharma45]

Your carrier needs to enable it.

If you're on an unbranded phone you'll likely never get it.

So it's the complete opposite to Android then? That's shit.

I'll try to re-brand through mfg and see what happens. My current network Giffgaff will never enable it as they are just a network, they don't sell phones or anything so don't have an update they can push and approve for it.

 

[strata8]

Just received the Omnia 7 firmware update from Optus, internet sharing seems to be enabled now

 

[talkinghead]

What a piece of shit.
The new update for my unbranded Optimus 7 neither added a Working Compass (at least not in Skymap, the one app that really needs it), nor tethering and not even fucking hidden wifi. Next phone is an iPhone.

 

[strata8]

Has anyone noticed that since the Mango update the web browser control in apps is a bit... off? The scrolling is dodgy and when you reach the end of the page there's no proper bounce/compression effect, just some really cheap movement that's completely at odds with the rest of the OS. It doesn't render in 32-bit, either, which makes me think it might not be using IE9 at all.

What a piece of shit.
The new update for my unbranded Optimus 7 neither added a Working Compass (at least not in Skymap, the one app that really needs it), nor tethering and not even fucking hidden wifi. Next phone is an iPhone.

Have fun!

http://store.apple.com/au/configure/MD234X/A?select=select&product=MD234X%2FA&cppart=UNLOCKED%2FWW

 

[kharma45]

What a piece of shit.
The new update for my unbranded Optimus 7 neither added a Working Compass (at least not in Skymap, the one app that really needs it), nor tethering and not even fucking hidden wifi. Next phone is an iPhone.

I've rolled mine back to before that latest update and I'm gonna try using the MFG to stick in Vodafone branding to see if it appears when I update again.

Have to agree though, makes no sense that unbranded, SIM free phones are the ones that get screwed over with Windows Phone, complete opposite to Android.

Edit - After rolling the FW back it's telling me there is no update available, great stuff...