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[maeh2k]

but what's awesome about Google Android? Google Search provided by Google? Google Location Services API using data provided by Google? YouTube provided by Google? Google Play Store and its associated APIs provided by Google?

the main services talked about as being 'missing' from AOSP all seem to rely on Google in the backend. they open sourced the Android OS, not Google, inc.

Maybe 'awesome' was a bit too much. Let me be clear: I find absolutely nothing awesome about Android ^^
Just today I got to set up my sister's boyfriend's new Xperia Z1. The hardware seemed nice, everything else seemed absolutely horrible. All the shitty and redundant apps you can't even uninstall. Everywhere I looked there were some shitty options and other hidden complexities. They even had some Kaspersky security software installed -- truly the Windows of mobile.
I may often have a negative outlook on the future of Windows Phone, but you can take it out of my cold, dead hands.

As for AOSP, I remembered this article from Arstechnica: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/10/googles-iron-grip-on-android-controlling-open-source-by-any-means-necessary/
It mentions things like AOSP Search, which looks terrible, AOSP Music, Calendar, Keyboard and the AOSP seem significantly worse. E.g.: "As you can see, AOSP Search is still stuck in the days of Froyo (Android 2.2). Once Google had its closed source app up and running, it immediately abandoned the open source version."

 

[zedge]

Still waiting for approval with my 920 with Rogers

Can't wait to dump their ass!

I am a bit confused by this. I joined that developer program so why am I waiting for Rogers to release the update?

 

[f0lken]

I am a bit confused by this. I joined that developer program so why am I waiting for Rogers to release the update?

The Developer program is to download early the updates from MS (I.E. GDR2, GDR3, 8.1) but any other functionality that comes from the OEMs (I.E. Amber update or Black from Nokia) needs to be first aproved by the carriers

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I am a bit confused by this. I joined that developer program so why am I waiting for Rogers to release the update?

That covers MS updates, not the Nokia ones like Black. We will get 8.1.

 

[zedge]

The Developer program is to download early the updates from MS (I.E. GDR2, GDR3, 8.1) but any other functionality that comes from the OEMs (I.E. Amber update or Black from Nokia) needs to be first aproved by the carriers

That covers MS updates, not the Nokia ones like Black. We will get 8.1.

Ah, right. Thanks.

 

[lastflowers]

Finally submitted lifelogger.

Next app will be much easier to make, praise the lawd.
Though, I'll also be starting on a Unity game soon. It's going to suck, for sure.

 

[killer rin]

Finally submitted lifelogger.

Next app will be much easier to make, praise the lawd.
Though, I'll also be starting on a Unity game soon. It's going to suck, for sure.

Congrats on finishing Lifelogger.

 

[catmincer]

Back in the WP family lol.

I couldn't afford a 1520 (it's ridiculously expensive here) so I got the next best thing, a 1320!

 

[mrklaw]

With black, is there a way to have different notification sounds for different email accounts? If not (and I can't find it in settings), that is my number one request for a future update - having work and home email on the same phone makes it critical for me.

 

[derFeef]

With black, is there a way to have different notification sounds for different email accounts? If not (and I can't find it in settings), that is my number one request for a future update - having work and home email on the same phone makes it critical for me.

Or generally different notification sounds for different things. Was it twitter, facebook, whatsapp? Would be nice.

 

[hadareud]

There's not, but I think that feature may have been included in the 8.1 leaks.

 

[VanMardigan]

Back in the WP family lol.

I couldn't afford a 1520 (it's ridiculously expensive here) so I got the next best thing, a 1320!

Welcome back! Was it the 8.1 leaks that pushed you over the edge to return?

 

[Lucius86]

Finally submitted lifelogger.

Next app will be much easier to make, praise the lawd.
Though, I'll also be starting on a Unity game soon. It's going to suck, for sure.

Congrats.

 

[Tomcat]

http://wmpoweruser.com/ie11-mobile-...lly-get-a-password-manager-and-other-titbits/

very important little features

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Upload from browser, yes!!!

 

[Lucius86]

http://wmpoweruser.com/ie11-mobile-...lly-get-a-password-manager-and-other-titbits/

very important little features

Yep, some nice additions there.

Obviously time will tell if WP8.1 is the real deal, but I must admit Microsoft are somehow making me consider keeping with Windows Phone for my next handset if these improvements come to fruition.

At this rate, they might as well call it Windows Phone 9.

 

[Tomcat]

Tom warren hints about background images. I guess they have to satisfy the ugly tastes those who prefer android.

 

[The Cowboy]

Loving my windows phone, but man do the packaged headphones suck (the ones that come with the 520) - are these nokia ones any good in terms of sound quality? (I want them to match the phone colour).

http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/accessories/accessory/wh-510/

 

[show me your skeleton]

everytime i think that i will go iphone or android next contract, microsoft or nokia drags me back.
i am just a glutton for punishment.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

8.1 looks great. Just need Cortana to deliver.

 

[juliushandle]

displaying on a screen via usb, miracast, etc is something i'd enjoy.

 

[hankster]

Has there been any mention of Do Not Disturb options?

 

[VanMardigan]

displaying on a screen via usb, miracast, etc is something i'd enjoy.

If you have a modern tv, the beta dlna app from Nokia, Play To, works flawless for pics, video, and music.

 

[Cimeas]

I have to say I almost shed a tear of joy at that last update that let you exit open apps from the 'back' screen.

 

[derExperte]

620 still waiting for approval.

lol

What's going on with that? Looks like it hasn't been approved anywhere, it's getting a little ridiculous. Going to be along wait for 8.1.

 

[kharma45]

What's going on with that? Looks like it hasn't been approved anywhere, it's getting a little ridiculous. Going to be along wait for 8.1.

Not for 8.1 as you can just use the MS dev program app

 

[catmincer]

Welcome back! Was it the 8.1 leaks that pushed you over the edge to return?

Yup. They finally added stuff in which realistically should have been there from the start. Like volume controls being separate, swype, a notification centre and so on.

 

[antiquegamer]

Wow, the latest leak got me really excited, update IE!!

 

[Firehead]

Loving my windows phone, but man do the packaged headphones suck (the ones that come with the 520) - are these nokia ones any good in terms of sound quality? (I want them to match the phone colour).

http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/accessories/accessory/wh-510/

Not really nokia -- they're coloud. Bought a pair last year. Had decent sound and bass, I though. And I'm sure you can find 'em cheaper than that.

Edit:

Picked up a Lumia 520 the other day for $50. Any games or apps that I should grab? Was looking for a game that's similar to FTL, but can't seem to find any. Did find something similar to nethack though.

 

[LukasTaves]

So, apparently WP has surpassed ios in Brazil.

http://olhardigital.uol.com.br/pro/noticia/40338/40338

Sounds completely unrealistic to me, though, and definitely does not reflect what I usually see...

 

[Cimeas]

So, apparently WP has surpassed ios in Brazil.

http://olhardigital.uol.com.br/pro/noticia/40338/40338

Sounds completely unrealistic to me, though, and definitely does not reflect what I usually see...

I know, I keep hearing about all these people who have Windows Phones (I'm in the UK) and yet I've met maybe a couple people ever who have them. I got genuinely excited when I saw the chap next to me using one on the tube, and struck up quite the amicable conversation about what he thought (all positive of course).

 

[Milchjon]

I see a lot of people on WP here.

They're all my friends!

 

[brotkasten]

I haven't seen any Windows Phones in the wild for a long, long time. Two years ago I saw a client with an HD7 and someone with a black Lumia 800 but that's it.

 

[Milchjon]

Just another reason why Hamburg is the superior city.

 

[hadareud]

I see them sometimes.

When I went to see Steve Merchant live the five or six people around me all had Lumia 800's.

I didn't have a WP yet and felt inferior with my Desire HD. Which I was.

Guess I must have been sat with Nokia employees.

edit: I do see people with 520's regularly on the tube.

 

[JaggedSac]

I saw 3 or 4 Lumias when I went to France.

 

[KageMaru]

Even though I just upgraded last September, it looks like I'll be able to upgrade again if I switch to the edge plan on Verizon. Just in time for the Icon launch, hell yeah.

Finally submitted lifelogger.

Next app will be much easier to make, praise the lawd.
Though, I'll also be starting on a Unity game soon. It's going to suck, for sure.

Congrats!

 

[derFeef]

Only time I saw another person using a WP was at the Xbox One demo event, haha.

 

[brotkasten]

Only time I saw another person using a WP was at the Xbox One demo event, haha.

Probably a Microsoft fanboy, too.

 

[derFeef]

Probably a Microsoft fanboy, too.

Oh for sure, but fangirl, then.

 

[killer rin]

There are 3 people in my game-programming course with Windows Phones including myself. All with 920s

 

[Zeknurn]

Oh for sure, but fangirl, then.

Did you ask her out?

 

[Anton Sugar]

I haven't seen any Windows Phones in the wild for a long, long time. Two years ago I saw a client with an HD7 and someone with a black Lumia 800 but that's it.

I saw someone with a Nokia last night. He was some douche nerd who kept talking about how interesting he was.

I kept my 925 in my pocket.

 

[maeh2k]

I think I'm ready for the Windows Phone start screen to get backgrounds. I think it's great on Windows 8. However, it won't work as well on the phone. It'll be great for solid colors, but the tiles just don't leave much room for patterns and other graphics.
And much like with Windows 8 people will be able to just set some random photo as background and ruin the look of the start screen.

 

[MCD]

More freedom: in WP 8.1 MP3 files will now download directly to your Music folder

Windows Phone 8.1 includes Start Screen backgrounds and browser sync features

JESUS CHRIST THIS UPDATE

 

[derFeef]

Can't wait for November!

Did you ask her out?

Could not get past her scary boyfriend.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

April gonna be good.

 

[brotkasten]

I'm still not impressed by the next Windows Phone version. It's catch-up features and refinements of existing things out there. It's cool that the platform is getting those things, but it's only exciting, because we didn't get anything substantial for 18 months.

 

[antiquegamer]

I'm still not impressed by the next Windows Phone version. It's catch-up features and refinements of existing things out there. It's cool that the platform is getting those things, but it's only exciting, because we didn't get anything substantial for 18 months.

You are such a downer, brot. Not that I disagree with you. I am hoping leak stuff is just what in the SDK and we will get new UX stuffs later. One can dream.

 

[megarockexe]

I convinced a friend to buy a Lumia 521 on MetroPCS yesterday. I felt like such a salesman, but it really is a solid phone for essentially the $29.99 advertised price. Of course, this was an upgrade to him from a feature phone that lost internet and actually showed him ads lol.