brotkasten
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Then I'd say it's likely that the new version relies on things that are not in the current TH2 build yet.
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Then I'd say it's likely that the new version relies on things that are not in the current TH2 build yet.
I thought the same but I don't see what they added that would require anything special
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/03/17/new-features-in-windows-10-maps-app/
lastflowers
Banned
The maps app is a first party app--very possible it's relying on some new bits from the xaml platform (of which it is a part)
I am pretty sure they did push the new maps app to the release build branch?
It's just that they are still improving it in the Fast branch.
So I downloaded the Facebook beta app, the "real" one. It seems okay. Obviously it is going to lose all integration. So I hope when the time comes Microsoft releases some sort of Facebook Connector app for People hub integration.
Also, it works okay, but it is SO UGLY. Is this really what Facebook looks like on iOS and Android?
It's just that they are still improving it in the Fast branch.
So I downloaded the Facebook beta app, the "real" one. It seems okay. Obviously it is going to lose all integration. So I hope when the time comes Microsoft releases some sort of Facebook Connector app for People hub integration.
Also, it works okay, but it is SO UGLY. Is this really what Facebook looks like on iOS and Android?
They haven't. Still have to be on the Insider program to get it.
juliushandle
Member
I'm traveling to China this week and MS maps only allows me to download HK and Macau, no Shangai.
Here Maps halp!!!
Here Maps halp!!!
Gmaps will let you go offline, might be worth looking at as I assume Google will cover Shangai http://www.windowscentral.com/offline-maps-bring-disconnected-navigation-gmaps
juliushandle
Member
Nope, Gmaps offline feature uses the same offline maps available with MS maps.
runningjoke
Member
Fast ring build is now very broken for me. Can't launch Messaging, Twitter, Camera, Store... Time for a rollback
Funnily enough I was just going to post how happy I was with the latest build.
Battery life is back to excellent. Yesterday I charged my phone in the morning, went for a 2 hour walk listening to music and did some surfing while having a well deserved walk-beer. Admittedly I didn't use it much for the rest of the day apart from checking emails 5 or 6 times and looking a few things up every now and then, but this morning I had 72% battery left.
Battery life is back to excellent. Yesterday I charged my phone in the morning, went for a 2 hour walk listening to music and did some surfing while having a well deserved walk-beer. Admittedly I didn't use it much for the rest of the day apart from checking emails 5 or 6 times and looking a few things up every now and then, but this morning I had 72% battery left.
runningjoke
Member
Looks like a reset was enough, apps are working again
n64coder
Member
The slow ring? I'm on it. It's mostly stable but I do get a reset or some odd bug once in a while.
Which version is the person currently on?
Just make sure you hit the reset button after you install whatever insider build you choose.
Trust me, you will need it.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I'm on the production build on my 950.
brotkasten
Member
Is there something worse than a Snapdragon 200 you can put in phones? If so, then you'll get something new.
Otherwise it's Spring 2017.
http://www.windowscentral.com/heres...p-fans-can-transition-microsofts-new-maps-app
Late but better than never.
Late but better than never.
Steelyuhas
Member
Hopefully they plan to have support more devices by the time it launches for GA.
Lo and behold I was right that there was nothing special in the Insider builds needed for it
Yay!
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
They pushed the new wallet app out to Fast Ring! None of my credit cards seems to be compatible with Tap2Pay though
Anyone else get it?
I want to try this out but I am in Canada.
brotkasten
Member
So I've taken the plunge into the world of Android to see what it's all about with a OnePlus 3. I still have my 950XL so I can go back and forth while I decide which I prefer, but I'll probably keep both and possibly let me son use the odd one out.
Build-wise, the OP3 feels nice and despite being similar size to the 950XL it feels much smaller and is easier to use one handed, likely due to being less wide and slightly more curved on the edges. The screen is "only" 1080p though, and while it looks nice still it is definately noticeable compared the 950XL, particularly with how large most text is. I do like the alert slider on the OP3 though.
As for apps... I'm torn. There are some apps that I can use now that I didn't have before, but not everything is better.
- My banking app is there now, but it's honestly almost exactly what the mobile site is except for the ability to cash a cheque so it's not really a big deal at all for me.
- Twitter... I find it way worse on Android as it seems my timeline is half sponsored tweet or ads, none of which show up on W10M. Honestly, it seems really bad so far.
- Facebook is similar to Twitter in that I'm getting lots of sponsored/ad content that I'm not used to, but I guess there might be other features (extra Like options maybe?).
- Offical Reddit app is ok I guess, but not sure yet if it's better than Readit (first impressions aren't great).
- My contact list is screwed up and keeps bringing in old contacts, even after I delete them from the phone. My contact photos also keep disappearing even after manually updating them.
- I don't really like that the Outlook mail and calendar is all in one app on Android. I guess I can get used to it, but it doesn't seem any better to me.
- YouTube is YouTube... but now I have to see ads again. Maybe I can find a decent 3rd party app that is like MyTube.
- Official apps in general are nice I guess, but 3rd party W10M apps had some unique features that are missing on Android, like my Ecobee thermostat Live Tile. I also haven't found a weather app that I like as much as Appy Weather or Amazing Weather, using 1Weather and it seems ok, but not as good.
It's only been a few days, but it's been a little underwhelming thus far.
Build-wise, the OP3 feels nice and despite being similar size to the 950XL it feels much smaller and is easier to use one handed, likely due to being less wide and slightly more curved on the edges. The screen is "only" 1080p though, and while it looks nice still it is definately noticeable compared the 950XL, particularly with how large most text is. I do like the alert slider on the OP3 though.
As for apps... I'm torn. There are some apps that I can use now that I didn't have before, but not everything is better.
- My banking app is there now, but it's honestly almost exactly what the mobile site is except for the ability to cash a cheque so it's not really a big deal at all for me.
- Twitter... I find it way worse on Android as it seems my timeline is half sponsored tweet or ads, none of which show up on W10M. Honestly, it seems really bad so far.
- Facebook is similar to Twitter in that I'm getting lots of sponsored/ad content that I'm not used to, but I guess there might be other features (extra Like options maybe?).
- Offical Reddit app is ok I guess, but not sure yet if it's better than Readit (first impressions aren't great).
- My contact list is screwed up and keeps bringing in old contacts, even after I delete them from the phone. My contact photos also keep disappearing even after manually updating them.
- I don't really like that the Outlook mail and calendar is all in one app on Android. I guess I can get used to it, but it doesn't seem any better to me.
- YouTube is YouTube... but now I have to see ads again. Maybe I can find a decent 3rd party app that is like MyTube.
- Official apps in general are nice I guess, but 3rd party W10M apps had some unique features that are missing on Android, like my Ecobee thermostat Live Tile. I also haven't found a weather app that I like as much as Appy Weather or Amazing Weather, using 1Weather and it seems ok, but not as good.
It's only been a few days, but it's been a little underwhelming thus far.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Now if Blizzard could update their ancient authenticator app to the current iOS/Android versions I'll be golden.
Thanks, I'll look into them but for music I'm just using Groove and Spotify. I also have a six month subscription for Google Play Music Unlimited, which I guess is something like Groove pass?
The contact sync/corruption issue is super annoying though. I doesn't seem to matter how many times I try to fix the contacts on the phone, they always get screwed up again when some account syncs, but I can't figure out which one. MS really beats Google here.
Well turns out I won't upgrade the user to Windows 10 Mobile until wifi calling is fixed.
Looks like it is fixed on the latest insider builds, so I'll upgrade the user when the anniversary update launches.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...d/1ea2a4b5-9b2d-46ad-a3ad-e160686766f4?page=1
I thought that first response was interesting regarding drivers. Recent responses are also interesting.
Looks like it is fixed on the latest insider builds, so I'll upgrade the user when the anniversary update launches.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...d/1ea2a4b5-9b2d-46ad-a3ad-e160686766f4?page=1
I thought that first response was interesting regarding drivers. Recent responses are also interesting.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
She seems to be enjoying her nexus. And wm10 is still buggy enough where it may frustrate her. I think she'll be fine until she runs into one of the crazy Android bugs that kills her battery or worsens performance.
brotkasten
Member
I had to delete the OneDrive app today, because it drained my battery for a second time. 28% battery usage.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
The iOS app only uploads pictures when I log into the app. Pain in the butt but it probably prevents the same thing from happening on iPhone. In some ways, apps have way too much freedom to screw things up on Android. Like, really mess up your device in ways that shouldn't be allowed.
Nope, she said on twitter than Android feels more modern to her. She only used a 950 a little bit and that was some time ago.
Astral/H3X
Member
Does that mean I can get on the latest w10 builds?
I reported the app a few days ago. Killed my S7 battery in mere minutes.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Lol @ MS sabotaging android with their onedrive app.
Almost as bad as Google doing the same thing occasionally with their Play services garbage.
Almost as bad as Google doing the same thing occasionally with their Play services garbage.
brotkasten
Member
But knowing that it hasn't always been like that shows that it's a bug with an recent update. It worked well previously. If anything, Google should allow the users more control over permissions like standby and if it can wake the device or not. Not to mention that some user had the same problem with the OneDrive app on W10M a couple of pages ago.