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Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| Update 1
- Thread starter brotkasten
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I was blown away by the battery life on WP when I got it.... lolz
Poodlestrike
Banned
I generally get 2 full days of battery life on my phone, normal usage (which is admittedly pretty light by most people's standards, but still.) Not bad for something that set me back a hundred bucks.
My brand new iPhone 6 last me like only half an hour more than my 2 years old 1020 :/
lastflowers
Banned
if you want to learn more about Astoria, check out the bigwigs talk about it: http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2015/2-702
HarryDemeanor
Member
I kinda miss Steve sometimes for these keynotes. I just want him to make a brief appearance just to run around and scream.
I was unimpressed by the short video Microsoft posted, performance seemed choppy on scroll.
No offense, I also realize it's impressive at the same time
I been watching the video, is interesting so far, may finish it tomorrow or when I have more time.
So nasty....
I'm very interested in the new ways to port iOS/Android apps and to wrap web sites.
The site I'm working for has a decent responsive web site; an okay iOS app, a weak Android app, and Windows platforms might as well not even exist.
If porting the iOS app to phones was really simple and effortless, we'd end up with a better Windows Phone app than our Android app. That would be pretty cool. For Windows 10 on the desktop, wrapping the web site in an app might be a good idea.
The site I'm working for has a decent responsive web site; an okay iOS app, a weak Android app, and Windows platforms might as well not even exist.
If porting the iOS app to phones was really simple and effortless, we'd end up with a better Windows Phone app than our Android app. That would be pretty cool. For Windows 10 on the desktop, wrapping the web site in an app might be a good idea.
……forgetit
Member
So my girlfriend is looking for an affordable smartphone, unlocked, using it with straight talk. I'm pretty much locked to android, but she's not loyal to anyone in particular. Are their any sub-$200 phones you guys would recommend?
For $200 I'm sure you could get a used 920/925, maybe even a 1020
……forgetit
Member
Really just looking at new phones unfortunately, she's iffy about used for some reason
Poodlestrike
Banned
And they both have SD card slots, yuss.
MrGreencastle
Member
The question is, will they stick with Lumia brand or make a surface phone. Surface brand is more healthier all around.
Anyways if specs are true, I would like that 5.7 QHD display
The Lumia 830 would be a great starting point. Built like a tank. Removable back. SD slot. And has Surface-like design cues meshed with Lumia.
LostMyNarbles
Member
The Lumia 635 is a great phone given how incredibly cheap it is ($46). The Amazon reviews mention you can use it on Straight Talk without it being unlocked.
If she wants something more powerful (And more expensive) than eBay has the LG G2 for $180 brand new factory unlocked.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G2-Lates...campid=5335869999&afepn=5335869999&rmvSB=true
For further ideas check out the GAF thread on $300 or less phones if you haven't already.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1037257&highlight=sub+300
This, much like HoloLens, feels like it's too good to be true.
Qualcomm is not high end.
So tired of these rumors. I still cannot believe the most powerful phones on this platform are from 2013.
So only Samsung have a high end phone these days?
TheBryanJZX90
Member
635 is quickly going from awesome to just good for the money. Need a new phablet, if something isn't announced soon to replace the 1520 I'll have to go Android.
Might as well go ahead. I doubt we're getting anything till November. Microsoft is moving like they're the industry leader.
Are Qualcomms the ones that throttle to hell and back and die fast?
LostMyNarbles
Member
Depending on what carrier you are on the Lumia 640XL might be coming out soon. I thought it was scheduled for April, but it seems to have gotten pushed back.
LOL 640XL as an upgrade to the 1520. You're killing me here.
Sky Interloper
Member
Goddamn, I'm due for a contract renewal and I'm not sure I can resist a good looking 5.2" phone. Maybe I'll consider the phablet when I see it in person.
I only need Microsoft to officially launch the flagship and the SP4 in this country so I can give them my money.
Astral/H3X
Member
Things are certainly getting interesting, I'll have to check when I'm due for upgrade.
March 16. Should be something out by then.
people are desperate for new flagship
Seems like it since Joe B. confirmed Qualcomm on video.
This article published earlier this year says 810.
https://gigaom.com/2015/02/02/qualcomm-confirms-a-microsoft-lumia-flagship-phone-is-on-the-way/
……forgetit
Member
Unfortunately that thread offers very few suggestions and is mainly a derail about portrait mode.
lastflowers
Banned
Do any of you buy vinyl records? I'm thinking about writing a wp10 app to connect with discos so that I know exactly which albums I own and so I can remember the albums on my wish list. I have a nasty habit of never writing down or remembering when perusing the many stores around me.
Any feature requests? I was thinking maybe try and utilize OCR to scan album titles for new album entry/query
The intent would be to have an app that works on phone,tablet, Xbox,pic. Even if the location doesn't make sense (Xbox), it's an improvement experience. Or maybe app-to-app communication with the Xbox app if possible, I dunno
Any feature requests? I was thinking maybe try and utilize OCR to scan album titles for new album entry/query
The intent would be to have an app that works on phone,tablet, Xbox,pic. Even if the location doesn't make sense (Xbox), it's an improvement experience. Or maybe app-to-app communication with the Xbox app if possible, I dunno
LostMyNarbles
Member
I was mistaken by his post and didn't read it through all the way. He was talking about the Lumia 635 so I assumed he meant he was looking for an upgrade to it.
I collect records but not to that extent. I know someone who would make use of that though. Would OCR work on most album covers? Do all albums have barcodes? I can't recall. You should also hook it to Xbox Music after the title has been recognized/entered to sample the music from the album. Is there an API that you can use to get meta data from Xbox Music? I think the Xbox UI would be a nice visualization of the albums you own. Maybe also add the capability to view other folk's collections too.
Also, estate sales are where you should be going for records man. People don't know what they're selling most times and you can make some great scores.
Also, estate sales are where you should be going for records man. People don't know what they're selling most times and you can make some great scores.
lastflowers
Banned
There's definitely an Xbox music app. I'll look at a 'play in Xbox music' feature. Hopefully it'll work on pc/Xbox as well as wp
I have some records, but I'm too lazy to digitally archive them since the process requires manual feeding along with editing long .wav files.
Perhaps a program that knows how to split tracks and also label them appropriately?
NeOak
Member
Other than old phones or waiting for a 640 to come stateside, it would be the 635.
However, it seems WP8.1 doesn't play well with the APNs for Straight Talk so you can't send MMS.
……forgetit
Member
Welp, there goes that
NeOak
Member
Seems that their tech support wasn't able to help them
The APNs are these
https://apn.gishan.net/settings/os_...ternet_and_mms_settings_for_straight_talk.php
http://www.reddit.com/r/windowsphon...81cyan_broke_your_ability_to_send_texts_on_a/
Seems that these do work according to the comments.
I guess buy the 635 and go from there?
gonna start sending dickpics by carrier pigeon
I feel like it's probably their founder/ceo actually responding.
Guy never seems like he's 100%. Hit it lucky with a mobile app, he doesn't even seem smart enough to realize it was just that... lucky.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I just deleted the android app. It's one thing to not support a platform, but these guys act like wp ran over their dog. Damn.
Yea sounds like a real douche. Childish as hell
Astral/H3X
Member
Yeah holy hell. What an asshole. Not even a, "I'm sorry but we don't support Windows", but just straight being a dick about it.
Maybe it wasn't just copyright infringement that got the 6Snap or whatever taken off, maybe the company actively dislikes Windows, which is pretty stupid.
Reminds me of how Verizon would actively dissuade people from Windows phones just cuz.
Maybe it wasn't just copyright infringement that got the 6Snap or whatever taken off, maybe the company actively dislikes Windows, which is pretty stupid.
Reminds me of how Verizon would actively dissuade people from Windows phones just cuz.
You really think he'll submit it to the store?