frontieruk
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Releasing a few apps isn't a synergy when RT should allow a write once, deploy to multiple devices future for them, sort of like what google has decided to do with the chrome os bow its under the android dev umbrella...
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Releasing a few apps isn't a synergy when RT should allow a write once, deploy to multiple devices future for them, sort of like what google has decided to do with the chrome os bow its under the android dev umbrella...
mickcenary
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Not wanting to start a flame war in the Xperia thread, so I'll just ask this here, seeing as I currently own an 8X...
Anyway, I very briefly used an Xperia Z in-store the other day and the first thing I noticed was occasional spluttering and stuttering in animations and whatnot (albeit very minor, but still evident, especially coming from WP). Is this something inherent to the OS, regardless of device? I'd assumed that current flagship smartphones would have a handle on this, but apparently not.
Anyway, I very briefly used an Xperia Z in-store the other day and the first thing I noticed was occasional spluttering and stuttering in animations and whatnot (albeit very minor, but still evident, especially coming from WP). Is this something inherent to the OS, regardless of device? I'd assumed that current flagship smartphones would have a handle on this, but apparently not.
that never worked really well for me, messages came half an hour late and some get eaten up. I stick to the app for messages.
Interesting it used to work perfectly for me but noticed it stopped post update.
The battery of mx 8x really starts to suck 
I always thought it is a problem with me having FB connected on several devices (Win 8 desktop, phone, laptop...).
I always thought it is a problem with me having FB connected on several devices (Win 8 desktop, phone, laptop...).
just Android being Android. Noticed the same thing myself when using the Z. Yet to try the HTC One or a GS4 but could be better on them or course.
antiquegamer
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Doesn't the Xperia Z have Sony UI skin on top of the OS? I have the One X and it does stutter but then again it's running the shitty HTC sense on top. Nexus 7 I have also does stutter occasionally and that thing run pure Google 4.2. (It did seems to be better since last update but Chrome to my surprise is pretty crappy experience on there).
Maybe it was bloated with many apps running in the background? Galaxy Note 2, which I had used at a stand was so much slower than the one, that I'm using right now.
I've yet to use an Android device that doesn't have stutter and slowdown (S2, 3, One X, Desire HD, Galaxy Tab 2 etc). I'd say that the newer devices are better, but then the Galaxy Tab 2 with Jelly Bean really is quite horrible when it comes to this (also due to the unresponsive screen).
Never tried the Nexus 3 or 4 though.
Never tried the Nexus 3 or 4 though.
José Mourinho
cocknose
Has there been some sort of update on the 620?
The reason I ask is because I've never noticed the letters separating the apps before. Maybe I'm going mad, but I know other parts of the OS have it, I've just never noticed it there before.
The reason I ask is because I've never noticed the letters separating the apps before. Maybe I'm going mad, but I know other parts of the OS have it, I've just never noticed it there before.
Has there been some sort of update on the 620?
The reason I ask is because I've never noticed the letters separating the apps before. Maybe I'm going mad, but I know other parts of the OS have it, I've just never noticed it there before.
Your pic is broken so I'm guessing you're talking about the app list? The letters pop up as soon as you hit a certain threshold, 40 apps installed IIRC.
José Mourinho
cocknose
Yeah, I installed a new lens today and it was today that I noticed it. So that must be the case. Thanks.
Cute Dragon Here
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Apparently, when messing around with my phone's camera, the shutter speed of my Lumia 900 can go as low as 1/4 while not in night mode. I was wondering why all my macro shots were blurry despite it being in focus in the preview.
I decided to set my phone to the table, and yup, sharp.
If only it had any image stabilization. I really should save up for a new phone anyway. The camera module on my 900 seems to be acting strange. This morning I was greeted with just alternating scanlines and nothing else on one photo. Right now, it's just one photo. I'm afraid of the day that it'll become every photo...
I decided to set my phone to the table, and yup, sharp.
If only it had any image stabilization. I really should save up for a new phone anyway. The camera module on my 900 seems to be acting strange. This morning I was greeted with just alternating scanlines and nothing else on one photo. Right now, it's just one photo. I'm afraid of the day that it'll become every photo...
antiquegamer
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I know you are in love with 900 camera, but I am telling you it is one of the worst smartphone camera I have experience.
920 camera daylight seems to be better with the last firmware but the shutter speed is still pretty slow compare to iPhone. It still take a second or so for the camera to snap picture, probably the most glaring annoyance for me on 920. Everything else is almost perfect now.
Cute Dragon Here
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Did you mean the shutter lag? Remember that shutter lag can be minimized with pre-focusing by half-pressing the shutter first.
Sometimes I feel the limitations of my phone's camera hard after fooling around with an APS-C camera. I still try to make the most of my camera anyway. Thank goodness for the camera being not on true full auto - I'd consider the cameras on the Windows Phone to be on Program unless scene modes are set.
Perhaps I should wait for a bit until the next Lumia comes out. I think I'm a bit spoiled by large-sensor cameras, though, so... I guess another PureView is in order.
lastflowers
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Those of you that DLed the Beta app are going to get a massive overhaul in the next couple of days . I'm hoping to finish up work tonight and submit it to the store. It takes a day or so after submission to make the 'update' available
Lens integration so the camera no longer sucks, much better mapping.
Time displaying correctly on the photos/notes.
Setting to stop the constant three hour reminder
Better icons
Splash Screen
New 'LifeStream' feature. Check it out, I think it's really really really cool. Let me have feedback on this part, to see what you like about it, and what you don't like about it.
When it comes out, check out the lens integration and give me feedback on that too. The camera change is HUUUUGE. So much better. The hope is for people that seriously would like to use this as a digital diary/journal, that they use the lifeLogger Lens instead of the normal Camera app.
. I'm hoping to finish up work tonight and submit it to the store. It takes a day or so after submission to make the 'update' availableLens integration so the camera no longer sucks, much better mapping.
Time displaying correctly on the photos/notes.
Setting to stop the constant three hour reminder
Better icons
Splash Screen
New 'LifeStream' feature. Check it out, I think it's really really really cool. Let me have feedback on this part, to see what you like about it, and what you don't like about it.
When it comes out, check out the lens integration and give me feedback on that too
. The camera change is HUUUUGE. So much better. The hope is for people that seriously would like to use this as a digital diary/journal, that they use the lifeLogger Lens instead of the normal Camera app.brotkasten
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Skulls of the Shogun on Windows Phone outsold both the Windows 8 and XBLA version. Makes me wonder how abysmal the sales on the other two platforms were.
Also, patches for all three versions are coming soon.
http://www.wpcentral.com/skulls-of-the-shogun-gdc-interview
Also, patches for all three versions are coming soon.
http://www.wpcentral.com/skulls-of-the-shogun-gdc-interview
mickcenary
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Cheers for the replies, guys. That stutter really is kinda inexcusable for me. Was planning to try an Android flagship device next, but if WP throws another gorgeous piece of hardware my way, I may just stay put. I'm a pretty low-level app user, so it's all much of a muchness.
eastx
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We were just talking about that as we recorded our first WPCentral gaming podcast. BTW, we're doing a podcast.
brotkasten
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I knew I wasn't crazy!
Dear Nokia, Please Reboot Your Phone Designs
Dear Nokia, Please Reboot Your Phone Designs
http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/09/nokia-phone-design-needs-reboot
Never mind that, Aussie GAF deal alert:
HTC 8X, for only AUS$ 269 ($280) and the HTC 8S for only AUS$ 189 ($199).
http://wmpoweruser.com/amazing-deal-htc-8x-for-only-269-australian/
HTC 8X, for only AUS$ 269 ($280) and the HTC 8S for only AUS$ 189 ($199).
http://wmpoweruser.com/amazing-deal-htc-8x-for-only-269-australian/
The comments highlight how ridiculous the editorial is.I knew I wasn't crazy!
Dear Nokia, Please Reboot Your Phone Designs
http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/09/nokia-phone-design-needs-reboot
I knew I wasn't crazy!
Dear Nokia, Please Reboot Your Phone Designs
http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/09/nokia-phone-design-needs-reboot
All that picture shows is that there's quite a few phones there that don't look anything like the N9.
PetriP-TNT
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I somehow really want a Windows Phone Nokia now after using W8 for a while...
I don't get why people say in that comment section that 520 doesn't look like 920. Looks like exactly the same but smaller to me? Which is great.
I don't get why people say in that comment section that 520 doesn't look like 920. Looks like exactly the same but smaller to me? Which is great.
Fjolle
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/9/4196022/windows-phone-8-1080p-resolution-support-gdr3-update
Read the post. It's okay because apple only comes with one model a year. Nokia apparently needs to rebrand every other year because they put out 4 different phones every year.
But according to the rumors Nokia will come with a metal phone and a 41 mp phone, so i guess that the redesign will come anyway.
Read the post. It's okay because apple only comes with one model a year. Nokia apparently needs to rebrand every other year because they put out 4 different phones every year.
But according to the rumors Nokia will come with a metal phone and a 41 mp phone, so i guess that the redesign will come anyway.
1080p support is nice, hopefully the display resolution wars have ended and we don't see higher resolutions pop up on the competitors side anytime soon. Support for new SoC is very good too.
Would be nice if the EOS was a true next Gen device.
And Blue in early 2014 would be pretty disappointing, but I won't complain too much if the next couple updates include stuff to tide us over.
Would be nice if the EOS was a true next Gen device.
And Blue in early 2014 would be pretty disappointing, but I won't complain too much if the next couple updates include stuff to tide us over.
There's two parts of the mobile market that are in total need of a redesign:
1. iOS
2. Samsung's devices.
The rest has mostly reached a stage where it's at least okay.
lastflowers
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It's a very different looking phone
Anton Sugar
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Looks like leaked accessories confirm slight redesign of Lumia 928 for Verizon:
The Faceless Master
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so basically, the profitable part of the market needs a redesign?
:-D
Yes.
The fact that something is successful doesn't excuse it being ugly as fuck.
Of course that's only my opinion as a internet whiner. If I was a company trying to make money, I'd make lowest common denominator shit too
The Faceless Master
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Why is iOS ugly as fuck and why does it need a redesign?
Gravity Guy, iStunt 2, Fragger, Monster Island and Fling are free for a limited time! Go go go!
edit: Fling isn't free yet.
edii2: link http://blogs.windows.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2013/04/09/gravity-guy-and-three-more-xbox-titles-are-now-free-sale-ends-monday.aspx
edit: Fling isn't free yet.
edii2: link http://blogs.windows.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2013/04/09/gravity-guy-and-three-more-xbox-titles-are-now-free-sale-ends-monday.aspx
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Only gravity guy is showing up as free right now.
is it better than free apps like endomondo and sports tracker?
Weird. I got Fragger and Monster Island as well. Already owned iStunt.
Fjolle
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It's a 2007 OS.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I like endomodo more but there is a free trial version of runtastic you can try to see how they stack up for you.
Endomondo is broken on WP8 since at least a month now, so tehre is that.
Runtastic works great though.
The Faceless Master
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ok.. and?
It's considered Retro, dude.
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