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Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| Update 1
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Since i haven't yet got answer in my smartphone thread, i reckon this is a good place to ask.
How is WP weaker than Android/iOS when it comes to apps?
(The gist of my thread is: I'm looking for a smartphone (it would be my first) and Lumia 630 looks affordable and good as entry-level phone, but some think WPs are no good due to app situation.)
How is WP weaker than Android/iOS when it comes to apps?
(The gist of my thread is: I'm looking for a smartphone (it would be my first) and Lumia 630 looks affordable and good as entry-level phone, but some think WPs are no good due to app situation.)
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Screen is decent and the form factor is quite nice, although the back cover is kind of flimsy.
At a lower price, I'd buy it over the 930. Not joking.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
The guys at Microsoft research are fucking smart.
I'm worried about plenty of things regarding the future of Windows Phone, but innovation is not one of them. I believe Nokia's legacy is in good hands.
I'm worried about plenty of things regarding the future of Windows Phone, but innovation is not one of them. I believe Nokia's legacy is in good hands.
The question you must ask is what apps do I need then you can check their website or ask us if there's any alternatives.
And that's a good argument why "weak app situation" doesn't matter to me, i think. I mean, i'm first time smartphone buyer, what the heck would i need? I don't know.
Presumably WP has all the basics one might need?
Would you recommend Windows Phone for first time smartphone buyer?
NeOak
Member
Yes.
it would be nice to for Windows phone to start picking up market share, i dont are if they ever lead or not. My dads company is going windows phone. And everyone i keep showing features to of my windows phone at my work is like, damn, thats actually kind of cool.
Yea this was really annoying.
If Google Hangouts is integral to your life, you can't use Windows Phone.
antiquegamer
Member
Yes, unless you are knee deep in Google or Apple eco system. The apps is depends as first time user you probably will find most of the app you want in Windows Phone. There are some smaller entities but so far from my experience with Androids, many of those apps suck anyway and I ended up just using the mobile site.
Seems to me that if it were that integral to his life he wouldn't be a first time smartphone buyer.
Google Hangouts? I'm itching to ask what it is (i do know what it is. I think.)... The only Google thing i use is Youtube (and have gmail for non-essential email).
Hell, i don't use Facebook; my social media use is largely limited to GAF, if it counts, and Skype for chatting with friends.
So, no ecosystem problems. I do have windowslive email and XBL account on same thing already, so i actually have MS-ecosystem things already...
Hell, i don't use Facebook; my social media use is largely limited to GAF, if it counts, and Skype for chatting with friends.
So, no ecosystem problems. I do have windowslive email and XBL account on same thing already, so i actually have MS-ecosystem things already...
Sounds like windows phone will be of no issue to you. Plenty of youtube apps that work incredibly well.
Come to the dark side, Cortana will be a revelation for you.
lastflowers
Banned
Apple's predictive keyboard is so ugly. 
Very much leaning toward one.
Given my budget limit (150, preferably less naturally), there don't seem to be good Android options compared to Lumia 630 (can get one for 110), unless i shell out some more and just get Moto G; and the only real cheaper option, Moto E, doesn't seem to be offering anything special over Lumia 630 but WP 8.1 seems somehow nicer than Android, on pics anyway.
The Shift
Banned
I got a White 930 last weekend and have 2 issues:
Grey colors have purple tint
Black screen when making or receiving calls
So I returned this phone to the store and after demoing the issues they offered to replace this phone with another White Lumia 930.
I got them to unbox in the shop so we could check if the phone had the issues I mentioned above - this first phone was DOA out of the box.
They had no more White inventory left so they called downstairs to their partner outlet in this shopping center to check stock there. 1x White and 1x Orange.
So I go down and get the ball rolling there - another White 930 with purple tint issue and prox sensor issue.
So we are at 3 phones that are defective across 2 shops. They open the Orange 930 and the purple tint is not present on this phone but the prox sensor issue is apparent.
So I'm a bit stuck right now - I am paying a handset fee for a phone that doesn't work. The Vendor and Telstra have no resolution for this issue other than to have me go to other shops and claim a replacement handset there - basically do a loop of Telstra outlets in my city until I find a White 930 that isn't faulty. That seems a bit 'off' to me.
Luckily I kept my 920 so can use that to get by.
Anyone here suffered similar issues with White 930's?
Grey colors have purple tint
Black screen when making or receiving calls
So I returned this phone to the store and after demoing the issues they offered to replace this phone with another White Lumia 930.
I got them to unbox in the shop so we could check if the phone had the issues I mentioned above - this first phone was DOA out of the box.
They had no more White inventory left so they called downstairs to their partner outlet in this shopping center to check stock there. 1x White and 1x Orange.
So I go down and get the ball rolling there - another White 930 with purple tint issue and prox sensor issue.
So we are at 3 phones that are defective across 2 shops. They open the Orange 930 and the purple tint is not present on this phone but the prox sensor issue is apparent.
So I'm a bit stuck right now - I am paying a handset fee for a phone that doesn't work. The Vendor and Telstra have no resolution for this issue other than to have me go to other shops and claim a replacement handset there - basically do a loop of Telstra outlets in my city until I find a White 930 that isn't faulty. That seems a bit 'off' to me.
Luckily I kept my 920 so can use that to get by.
Anyone here suffered similar issues with White 930's?
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
What's the proximity issue? Couldn't tell from you post.
The Shift
Banned
Proximity Sensor issue:
The intended functionality of the proximity sensor is to turn the screen on/off when the handset is held to the face when making a phone call.
The issue seems to be linked to OS triggers and faulty hardware.
Example:
When I make a phone call my screen goes black for the full duration of that call, cant go to phone dialer screen or start screen etc.
When receiving a call the same issue happens.
Basically renders phone unusable for its intended purpose.
juliushandle
Member
Sorry to hear. Perhaps this is why there's a delay with the ATT release.
The Shift
Banned
It's disappointing and I would be a bit upset if a didn't have the 920 to fall back on. The 930 is a nice handset too but this issue has me concerned to the point that I don't really want one as a replacement. I might have to get an Android handset which will shit me to tears - Telstra only have 635, 930 and 1320.
If they stocked the HTC One M8 for Windows I would jump on that but the phone hasn't been announced for the Australian market as far as I know.
The plan I have allows me to swap out my handset every 12 months at no fee but this contract is only 1 week old. I might have to renegotiate another contract if all else fails.
juliushandle
Member
Oh, it's the 930 with the issue. I was thinking 830.
Apple's predictive keyboard is so ugly.
There's an app for that.
lastflowers
Banned
I don't want to pay for a keyboard *_*
Good to know! I wonder what it would take for Sony to make PS-app for WP...
A Sony Windows Phone
I'd be interested
Don't remember if it did, however straight talk allows for short codes (hey TMO why don't you put us who have your monthly 4g have that?) which means you can use magikmail (youmail), which is great as I like the options magikmail has.
So from what I remember, 8.1 added a variable speed playback API to the SDK.
The default Podcast app is terrible, but it does support variable speed playback. Does anyone know any good third-party podcast apps which make use of the feature?
I've been listening to so many podcasts for so long at 1.5x or 2x that previously, listening to podcasts on my Windows Phone was a complete non-starter.
The default Podcast app is terrible, but it does support variable speed playback. Does anyone know any good third-party podcast apps which make use of the feature?
I've been listening to so many podcasts for so long at 1.5x or 2x that previously, listening to podcasts on my Windows Phone was a complete non-starter.
What's up with Ubisoft? I haven't been on Gaming-side in years ><
PR disaster over the most minor thing. The PS4 and XB1 version of Assassin's Creed Unity both run at 900p30. Which is really no big deal but one producer said something to the effect of: "we made them the same to avoid the debates and stuff".
Oops, happened anyways.
this isnt the thread, but ill just say it isnt a minor thing. Is it earth shattering no? But its highly annoying to see developers pull this crap.
NeOak
Member
Pretty much, but writing code to make use of all those threads isn't easy. Strong single thread performance is still what matters (as I always maintained), and that's why AMD's CPUs aren't worth looking at for gaming.
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did they change engines from the previous AC? Cause wasnt that one "later patched to be 1080p"
Pretty sure they have.
Make sure you have cloud sync active, you shouldn't loose any of your contacts then.