Android: Phone News and Discussion Thread
#6201
Safety Car
New Google+ update but interestingly, the screenshots are from the new Nexus?
https://plus.google.com/108094760132...ts/RaSZ3o2uZjr
The resoultion is 768 x 1280. And they blacked out the status bar. I wonder why. Any way, the new update is pretty nice. The Widget is a nice touch, although I wish there was a way to view back a post and the UI for viewing images is now more coherent. Subtle but very noticeable difference.
https://plus.google.com/108094760132...ts/RaSZ3o2uZjr
The resoultion is 768 x 1280. And they blacked out the status bar. I wonder why. Any way, the new update is pretty nice. The Widget is a nice touch, although I wish there was a way to view back a post and the UI for viewing images is now more coherent. Subtle but very noticeable difference.
#6202
Safety Car
New Play Store update 3.9.16:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10...all-apps-list/
Mirrors in the link above. Download and install like a normal apk. Allows you to finally remove apps from the All list. Also some people are saying update notifications now expand. Pretty cool and I'm glad Google is making more and more use of the expanded notifications in Jelly Bean.
Pro-tip: Long Press and Hold to delete multiple apps from the list.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10...all-apps-list/
Mirrors in the link above. Download and install like a normal apk. Allows you to finally remove apps from the All list. Also some people are saying update notifications now expand. Pretty cool and I'm glad Google is making more and more use of the expanded notifications in Jelly Bean.
Pro-tip: Long Press and Hold to delete multiple apps from the list.
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civicdrivr (10-11-2012)
#6203
Suzuka Master
pandora seriously needs to take advantage of the expandable notifications
#6204
Safety Car
AndroidPolice tore down the new Play Store apk and found out it has some stuff related to a Malware Scanner and an upcoming Wishlist:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10...ress-and-more/
They need to create a lost of purchased apps cause I've forgotten what I've bought. Looking at my Google Wallet transactions helps but its a hassle.
#6206
Safety Car
I wouldn't take benchmarks too literally. Very easy to cheat the scores especially when it comes down to cache. With that said, the new Qualcomm S4 Quadcores are using the next generation in chipsets compared to anything out there at the moment. (Samsung is supposed to be releasing their next generation Exynos shortly after which should match the new Qualcomms but that's not found in any of their phones that are out now.) They're more efficient power wise, speed wise and gpu wise.
#6208
Safety Car
I bought some meshed cases for my Nexus that came in from China just today. Really love the way they feel (almost the same feeling as the Diztronic case) and they're quite cheap at $1.62 + shipping per piece. Unfortunately, the bottom and the top aren't covered but I've already disassembled my Nexus before and its very easy to replace the frame so I'm gonna take my chance. If you guys want pictures I can take some with the different cases on although right now the lighting in my room sucks:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plastic-Mesh...item27c67817b6
I bought 4 different colors: Black, White, Red, and Blue. Rocking the blue one right now and it looks great. My only complaint would be that there's a gap around the camera but its not a big deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plastic-Mesh...item27c67817b6
I bought 4 different colors: Black, White, Red, and Blue. Rocking the blue one right now and it looks great. My only complaint would be that there's a gap around the camera but its not a big deal.
#6209
Suzuka Master
ohh god pinch zoom in gmail! I've needed that for a long time now haha especially those emails where they dont fit in the screen and you have to scroll to the right
#6210
Suzuka Master
android and me saying that rumors of the LG nexus to start at $399 for 8gb
i hope there's a 16gb model. I need at least 16. Also i can't buy unlocked as its too expensive and i will have an upgrade short time after it comes out. So i better be able to get it on tmobile
i hope there's a 16gb model. I need at least 16. Also i can't buy unlocked as its too expensive and i will have an upgrade short time after it comes out. So i better be able to get it on tmobile
#6211
Safety Car
android and me saying that rumors of the LG nexus to start at $399 for 8gb
i hope there's a 16gb model. I need at least 16. Also i can't buy unlocked as its too expensive and i will have an upgrade short time after it comes out. So i better be able to get it on tmobile
i hope there's a 16gb model. I need at least 16. Also i can't buy unlocked as its too expensive and i will have an upgrade short time after it comes out. So i better be able to get it on tmobile
#6212
Suzuka Master
yea its definitely not bad for being an unlocked phone. Its pretty cheap.
Test showing GS3 among other phones beating the iPhone 5 in battery tests.
http://www.androidauthority.com/whic...hone-5-122142/
somehow i dont believe it haha. Cause I know for a fact the 4s lasts a very long time. Maybe its just bad with browsing??
Test showing GS3 among other phones beating the iPhone 5 in battery tests.
http://www.androidauthority.com/whic...hone-5-122142/
somehow i dont believe it haha. Cause I know for a fact the 4s lasts a very long time. Maybe its just bad with browsing??
#6213
Senior Moderator
So, what do you guys think of the Sammy Galaxy S3 mini...?
#6214
Safety Car
When I first heard of it I thought great idea. Then the specs came out...IMO, not worth it. You're better off with a 4S at that the price range. The specs they're releasing are good for a phone maybe a year ago but at that price I don't see why anyone would pick it up over the 4S really and it shouldn't have been given an S3 moniker. I do see what Samsung is doing it though. They're trying to sell to people who don't look at specs (90% of the people out there) and will base their purchase based on the S3 attached to its name. Just wish they'd release a more suitable midrange phone.
#6215
Suzuka Master
Yea not a fan either. Dont understand why they could have put some better hardware in it
#6216
Senior Moderator
When I first heard of it I thought great idea. Then the specs came out...IMO, not worth it. You're better off with a 4S at that the price range. The specs they're releasing are good for a phone maybe a year ago but at that price I don't see why anyone would pick it up over the 4S really and it shouldn't have been given an S3 moniker. I do see what Samsung is doing it though. They're trying to sell to people who don't look at specs (90% of the people out there) and will base their purchase based on the S3 attached to its name. Just wish they'd release a more suitable midrange phone.
For example, pretty much most of the comments from people who see my S3 for the first time is how big it is. And they wonder if the size is something they can live with; prefer something smaller.
So, maybe this is to address that demographic?
#6217
Suzuka Master
thats what i thought, but why make it so weak!
First review of the LG nexus is out. Google really f'ed up if this is really the next nexus phone seeing how it is so far from a secret that a review is out!
edit: here's the link
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smar...exus-4-review/
First review of the LG nexus is out. Google really f'ed up if this is really the next nexus phone seeing how it is so far from a secret that a review is out!
edit: here's the link
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smar...exus-4-review/
Last edited by speedemon90; 10-12-2012 at 11:34 AM.
#6218
Moderator Alumnus
#6219
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Thats odd that your Note uses up over 5GB too. My Nexus S has 16GB on board, 13.31GB available to me.
#6220
Safety Car
thats what i thought, but why make it so weak!
First review of the LG nexus is out. Google really f'ed up if this is really the next nexus phone seeing how it is so far from a secret that a review is out!
edit: here's the link
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smar...exus-4-review/
First review of the LG nexus is out. Google really f'ed up if this is really the next nexus phone seeing how it is so far from a secret that a review is out!
edit: here's the link
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smar...exus-4-review/
#6221
Safety Car
It'll probably be like the Nexus 7 at around 5.89 after a clean wipe. Its not a lot of space but for a dev phone its plenty. At that size it wouldnt be a daily for an app developer more of a platform to build apps on for them so if it saves them (developers) money it would be great.
#6222
Safety Car
GMail 4.2 up for grabs:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10...zoom-and-more/
Download links and instructions in the link above. Will try this later when I get home. You will need to be on ICS at least and maybe Root to uninstall the old GMail.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10...zoom-and-more/
Download links and instructions in the link above. Will try this later when I get home. You will need to be on ICS at least and maybe Root to uninstall the old GMail.
#6223
Suzuka Master
So somethings really been wrong with my battery as of late.
Some process is keeping my phone awake most of the time, even at times when I dont use my phone. Not sure what it is, but its destroying my battery. Take a look at this.
Some process is keeping my phone awake most of the time, even at times when I dont use my phone. Not sure what it is, but its destroying my battery. Take a look at this.
#6224
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Do a wipe and reflash. Also, on the screen before the full graph, what processes are listed?
Mine:
Mine:
Last edited by civicdrivr; 10-12-2012 at 04:26 PM.
#6225
Suzuka Master
i hate doing that lol, i'll do it later.
So the LG nexus, if that device thats out in the wild is actually it, doesnt have a curved screen, lame.
The "with Google" tag on the back is still weird though.... maybe its just on the prototype
So the LG nexus, if that device thats out in the wild is actually it, doesnt have a curved screen, lame.
The "with Google" tag on the back is still weird though.... maybe its just on the prototype
#6226
Safety Car
That doesn't look right at all. Are you getting Deep Sleep at all using CpuSpy and if not what wakelocks are going on? Check with BetterBatteryStats under Partial Wakelock. Check XDA for the free version.
#6227
Drifting
Wow that's some serious wakelock... Look at the awake vs screen on time. Betterbatterystats is good for finding rogue apps.
#6228
Suzuka Master
I look at better battery stats, and I have it. But i never understand it haha. I'll post screenshots of them tonight.
#6229
Safety Car
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...75&postcount=2
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speedemon90 (10-13-2012)
#6230
Safety Car
ASUS Padfone 2 first look:
Start at 1:40.
I wish this was the next Nexus device. If the specs that were leaked a few weeks ago are true and they stay close to the same specs as the Nexus, I may consider this device.
Start at 1:40.
I wish this was the next Nexus device. If the specs that were leaked a few weeks ago are true and they stay close to the same specs as the Nexus, I may consider this device.
#6231
Safety Car
#6232
Suzuka Master
so i realized i'm on an old version of BBS, so i just updated to the latest one.
that asus looks nice! Does the tablet run off the phones processors??
that asus looks nice! Does the tablet run off the phones processors??
#6233
Safety Car
If its like the original then yes. The tablet portion is just the screen and battery. The additional keyboard dock added even more extra battery life. The tablet display did increase the resolution compared to the phone (from 960x540 to 1280x800) so maybe they'll do the same here (maybe 1280x720 to 1920x1200)? They're supposed to release more details on the 16th. From the pictures, the phone looks like the original but a lot thinner. Wedge shaped and all. I hope the devs pick up this phone cause the specs are very similar to the leaked LG Nexus. Then it would be just a matter of camera drivers being the problem. Otherwise CPU and GPU are exactly the same which means custom ROMs should be easily made sans a proper camera but ASUS has had a good reputation releasing software updates so far.
Last edited by CGFebTSX04; 10-13-2012 at 11:19 AM.
#6234
Suzuka Master
definitely looks better then the LG nexus.
I'm wondering if google is gonna have other nexus devices. Maybe they wont be released before the holiday season?
Gonna post quite a bit of screen shots of BBS. In 50min my phone lost 25%, and maps seems to be the thing thats killing the battery.
I'll probably just wipe and reflash since i probably can't fix it.
I'm wondering if google is gonna have other nexus devices. Maybe they wont be released before the holiday season?
Gonna post quite a bit of screen shots of BBS. In 50min my phone lost 25%, and maps seems to be the thing thats killing the battery.
I'll probably just wipe and reflash since i probably can't fix it.
#6235
Safety Car
definitely looks better then the LG nexus.
I'm wondering if google is gonna have other nexus devices. Maybe they wont be released before the holiday season?
Gonna post quite a bit of screen shots of BBS. In 50min my phone lost 25%, and maps seems to be the thing thats killing the battery.
I'll probably just wipe and reflash since i probably can't fix it.
I'm wondering if google is gonna have other nexus devices. Maybe they wont be released before the holiday season?
Gonna post quite a bit of screen shots of BBS. In 50min my phone lost 25%, and maps seems to be the thing thats killing the battery.
I'll probably just wipe and reflash since i probably can't fix it.
Finally installed the new GMail app. Had to push it to my /system/app/ folder but everything works great. Pinch to zoom finally works and swiping to delete mail has the same satisfying feel as swiping notifications off. Lol.
#6236
Suzuka Master
Sony nexus device??????????? Woooot
possibility it may be a fake but possible sony nexus phone
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/15/3...or-photos-leak
theres another pic after the link, but couldnt get the url for that
looking at the comments sooooo many more people are more excited about seeing a sony Nexus than a LG one.
Feel bad for LG they will get like no sales with this phone assuming its got good specs
edit: ahhh android and me is saying that its a fake
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/15/3...or-photos-leak
theres another pic after the link, but couldnt get the url for that
looking at the comments sooooo many more people are more excited about seeing a sony Nexus than a LG one.
Feel bad for LG they will get like no sales with this phone assuming its got good specs
edit: ahhh android and me is saying that its a fake
Last edited by speedemon90; 10-15-2012 at 10:44 AM.
#6237
Goodbye.
possibility it may be a fake but possible sony nexus phone
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/15/3...or-photos-leak
theres another pic after the link, but couldnt get the url for that
looking at the comments sooooo many more people are more excited about seeing a sony Nexus than a LG one.
Feel bad for LG they will get like no sales with this phone assuming its got good specs
edit: ahhh android and me is saying that its a fake
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/15/3...or-photos-leak
theres another pic after the link, but couldnt get the url for that
looking at the comments sooooo many more people are more excited about seeing a sony Nexus than a LG one.
Feel bad for LG they will get like no sales with this phone assuming its got good specs
edit: ahhh android and me is saying that its a fake
#6238
Whats up with RDX owners?
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If its real, it has my attention.
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^^^ well there is nothing to sync thow....all your data/contacts/info is on both devices without lag