Android: Phone News and Discussion Thread
#8401
Anybody using hangouts yet as a replacement for talk? I've got the update available but I'm afraid it's going to make me a beta tester for a replacement for an app I rely on (talk).
#8402
Goodbye.
Some things I have noticed gone from Talk to Hangouts:
- no more custom status messages (say goodbye to your insightful song lyrics as status)
- no more Invisible mode (replaced by snooze notifications)
and a cool random add-on:
- Easter eggs!!
- no more custom status messages (say goodbye to your insightful song lyrics as status)
- no more Invisible mode (replaced by snooze notifications)
and a cool random add-on:
- Easter eggs!!
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speedemon90 (05-17-2013)
#8403
Suzuka Master
I'm trying to convince friends to use it haha
#8406
Goodbye.
I would recommend waiting until SMS integration before convincing friends to use it outside of Gmail because then you can just tell them to replace their stock messaging app and it would be so much easier.
#8407
Goodbye.
This is a good read:
http://www.androidcentral.com/new-google-play-services
Also would ring true to the behind-the-scene talks that Google intentionally did not release a new version of Android at I/O because they wanted to show that they can bring updates and new things to their platform without making a new OS version. Imagine the awesomeness.
http://www.androidcentral.com/new-google-play-services
Also would ring true to the behind-the-scene talks that Google intentionally did not release a new version of Android at I/O because they wanted to show that they can bring updates and new things to their platform without making a new OS version. Imagine the awesomeness.
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speedemon90 (05-17-2013)
#8408
Suzuka Master
#8409
Goodbye.
Someone got that case for their S4 and posted pics. Definitely a uniquely beautiful case:
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#8410
Suzuka Master
very nice, seems like a lot of thickness
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If I bought an S4, that would be the case.
#8412
Suzuka Master
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/05...s-how-us-only/
anyone wanna send out the invites if any of you have it
anyone wanna send out the invites if any of you have it
#8413
Goodbye.
(New) Hangouts is definitely more confusing than it should be to get used to, but good thing I don't use it enough to make me care before SMS integration.
I also do not like how it integrates with Google+ because now my contacts list is filled with tons of stuff I follow on G+ but do not want in real life, especially crowding my phone.
I also do not like how it integrates with Google+ because now my contacts list is filled with tons of stuff I follow on G+ but do not want in real life, especially crowding my phone.
#8414
I shoot people
...so, I'm coming home to LA in June (June 10th -July 1st), and need to get a 1 month plan. When I was home last time, I got a month with T-Mobile and it was great at my mom's house (because Verizon, AT&T AND Sprint all suck at the particular spot where the house is located). But since MetroPCS and T-Mo are together now, would I expect the same reception at my mom's house if I was to go with MetroPCS? It's $10 cheaper for their plans
#8415
Goodbye.
Another thing I miss from Talk in the new Hangouts is that you can no longer properly see your blocked list
is300, you would not receive the same reception if you go with MetroPCS because contrary to popular belief, just because 2 companies agree to a merger does not mean they are instantly merged together like a leech on skin. It takes time and it is not that time yet. So go look and see whether MetroPCS has bette reception in your area now, or go with the $35 T-Mobile plan. That's probably the cheapest.
I believe opboarding will be in LA around that time as well. Android party!
is300, you would not receive the same reception if you go with MetroPCS because contrary to popular belief, just because 2 companies agree to a merger does not mean they are instantly merged together like a leech on skin. It takes time and it is not that time yet. So go look and see whether MetroPCS has bette reception in your area now, or go with the $35 T-Mobile plan. That's probably the cheapest.
I believe opboarding will be in LA around that time as well. Android party!
Last edited by TSXy Luster; 05-18-2013 at 12:09 PM.
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is300eater (05-18-2013)
#8416
Карты убийцы
I'm still on the fence about upgrading, but will definitely stay in the Android family. Until then my Skyrocket S2 battery is starting to fade fast. Would anyone recommend going back to an OEM from Samsung or going to Batteries Plus and try getting something more powerful without frying the phone?
Thanks,
Anthony
Thanks,
Anthony
#8418
Safety Car
That case is fat...Maybe its for protection but as nice as it looks, I wouldn't be using something that thick. I wonder if NFC would still work in that case since it looks to create such a huge buffer at the rear.
Last edited by CGFebTSX04; 05-19-2013 at 12:48 PM.
#8419
Goodbye.
LOL yeah, but compared to the Otterbox Commuter, it looks less fat. And I've always used Otterbox cases in the past and NFC and even wireless charging still works through them.
Last edited by TSXy Luster; 05-19-2013 at 02:29 PM.
#8420
Suzuka Master
So I put on slimbean ROM on my nexus s and wow what a difference it is. Before there were times where o literally had to wait a minute when I opened up hangouts but now its super quick.
#8421
Goodbye.
The GS4 Active looks amazing:
Also, another thing I found out about Hangouts this weekend is that you cannot use the share photo/take photo feature if you do not have a Google+ account. Was frustrating trying to explain it to regular people, so I ended up telling people that it was Google's version of Facebook.... :x
Also, another thing I found out about Hangouts this weekend is that you cannot use the share photo/take photo feature if you do not have a Google+ account. Was frustrating trying to explain it to regular people, so I ended up telling people that it was Google's version of Facebook.... :x
Last edited by TSXy Luster; 05-20-2013 at 10:58 AM.
#8422
Everyday I'm rofling
Those cases are way too fat. I could never use one that thick. I never use cases on my phones.
#8423
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Took a quick photosphere shot sitting outside my friends house on Friday. There are two blemishes, but its the best one Ive taken thus far.
I edited it lightly using the built-in editing app- just tweaked exposure, contrast, vibrance and shadows.
I edited it lightly using the built-in editing app- just tweaked exposure, contrast, vibrance and shadows.
#8424
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Took a quick photosphere shot sitting outside my friends house on Friday. There are two blemishes, but its the best one Ive taken thus far. And I absolutely love the way the sky came out.
I edited it lightly using the built-in editing app- just tweaked exposure, contrast, vibrance and shadows.
I edited it lightly using the built-in editing app- just tweaked exposure, contrast, vibrance and shadows.
#8425
Everyday I'm rofling
Took a quick photosphere shot sitting outside my friends house on Friday. There are two blemishes, but its the best one Ive taken thus far. And I absolutely love the way the sky came out.
I edited it lightly using the built-in editing app- just tweaked exposure, contrast, vibrance and shadows.
I edited it lightly using the built-in editing app- just tweaked exposure, contrast, vibrance and shadows.
#8426
Suzuka Master
wow thats amazing!
#8427
Suzuka Master
probably a completely wrong place to ask, but i kinda want to make an app for the heck of it. Dont really care about monetizing or anything really (unless it took off which it wont) but say i wanted to make one that notifies you if theres a new episode for your tv show you watch.
But how would I pull that data on tv shows???
But how would I pull that data on tv shows???
#8428
Moderator
probably a completely wrong place to ask, but i kinda want to make an app for the heck of it. Dont really care about monetizing or anything really (unless it took off which it wont) but say i wanted to make one that notifies you if theres a new episode for your tv show you watch.
But how would I pull that data on tv shows???
But how would I pull that data on tv shows???
Ask yourself this. Do you know how to make a tip calculator app? With buttons and number pad inputs? If you don't then you are way ahead of yourself on your original idea.
You would first need to find a way to extract feeds from that site. Usually these feeds are in the form of JSON or XML. For example Blockbuster has this new release feeds that you can query: http://www.blockbuster.com/rss/newRelease
But most sites don't provide such a feed if it's not important.
If you have no idea what I said so far, start with a hello world app
#8429
Suzuka Master
Maybe I should make a tip calculator to start off with haha, learn the basics.
I've never created an app before lol, I'm currently going through the tutorial on the developer site. So I guess I should start off with a simple tip calculator app then go and reach for higher goals. Thanks!!
Ohh when I'm done all of you better use my app or else
I've never created an app before lol, I'm currently going through the tutorial on the developer site. So I guess I should start off with a simple tip calculator app then go and reach for higher goals. Thanks!!
Ohh when I'm done all of you better use my app or else
#8431
Everyday I'm rofling
#8432
Карты убийцы
Maybe I should make a tip calculator to start off with haha, learn the basics.
I've never created an app before lol, I'm currently going through the tutorial on the developer site. So I guess I should start off with a simple tip calculator app then go and reach for higher goals. Thanks!!
Ohh when I'm done all of you better use my app or else
I've never created an app before lol, I'm currently going through the tutorial on the developer site. So I guess I should start off with a simple tip calculator app then go and reach for higher goals. Thanks!!
Ohh when I'm done all of you better use my app or else
FWIW, there are a few sites out there that you can pitch your idea for funding or development of the app itself. But I'd suggest at least get the patent pending process going so you don't lose your creative idea. It;s basically like the IRS 1040 minus 10 and about $350.
#8433
Everyday I'm rofling
So the Google edition S4...
Isn't it going to be the same thing as buying an S4 right now, and rooting and flashing a vanilla android rom? I'm sure the official Google one will have a few less bugs but won't it just get ported over to all the other S4's?
I really want to buy an S4. Soon.
Isn't it going to be the same thing as buying an S4 right now, and rooting and flashing a vanilla android rom? I'm sure the official Google one will have a few less bugs but won't it just get ported over to all the other S4's?
I really want to buy an S4. Soon.
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Any rumors about the Note 3?
Also those of you who have switched from iOS recently how difficult was it to get everything in sync?
Not saying I'm gonna switch but if I do it's either go big or go home for me as I only use this as basically a tablet
Also those of you who have switched from iOS recently how difficult was it to get everything in sync?
Not saying I'm gonna switch but if I do it's either go big or go home for me as I only use this as basically a tablet
#8435
Moderator
Maybe I should make a tip calculator to start off with haha, learn the basics.
I've never created an app before lol, I'm currently going through the tutorial on the developer site. So I guess I should start off with a simple tip calculator app then go and reach for higher goals. Thanks!!
Ohh when I'm done all of you better use my app or else
I've never created an app before lol, I'm currently going through the tutorial on the developer site. So I guess I should start off with a simple tip calculator app then go and reach for higher goals. Thanks!!
Ohh when I'm done all of you better use my app or else
After that the hurdle you have to go through is understand the life cycle of the Android app. How does the app terminate? What gets loaded when the app starts? What happens when you leave your app for another view?
Then comes the hardest part, understanding the Android API. I can make a tip calculator in Java and output it to the console in less than 5 minutes, maybe half that time if I am motivated. But in Android it's going to take me 20-30 minutes if I am new to the Android API. Basically, even if you know the Java language, you have to learn the "Android language."
Here is a simple movie quiz app that I made for a school project that took me about 25 hours: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5vx85p81sl...S122BPROJ5.apk
As simple as it looks, the hours put in was mostly researching how to use the Android API.
#8437
Goodbye.
So the Google edition S4...
Isn't it going to be the same thing as buying an S4 right now, and rooting and flashing a vanilla android rom? I'm sure the official Google one will have a few less bugs but won't it just get ported over to all the other S4's?
I really want to buy an S4. Soon.
Isn't it going to be the same thing as buying an S4 right now, and rooting and flashing a vanilla android rom? I'm sure the official Google one will have a few less bugs but won't it just get ported over to all the other S4's?
I really want to buy an S4. Soon.
Nothing new. It will come out end of the year, it may or may not retain the same design language as the S4, and it may have a bigger screen.
Last edited by TSXy Luster; 05-22-2013 at 07:06 PM.
#8438
Suzuka Master
Not to discourage you, but you will be turned off by the initial setup. What I mean is you will give up when you find out you can't get things to work/set up properly. That is the number one problem with programming, setting up the environment.
After that the hurdle you have to go through is understand the life cycle of the Android app. How does the app terminate? What gets loaded when the app starts? What happens when you leave your app for another view?
Then comes the hardest part, understanding the Android API. I can make a tip calculator in Java and output it to the console in less than 5 minutes, maybe half that time if I am motivated. But in Android it's going to take me 20-30 minutes if I am new to the Android API. Basically, even if you know the Java language, you have to learn the "Android language."
Here is a simple movie quiz app that I made for a school project that took me about 25 hours: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5vx85p81sl...S122BPROJ5.apk
As simple as it looks, the hours put in was mostly researching how to use the Android API.
After that the hurdle you have to go through is understand the life cycle of the Android app. How does the app terminate? What gets loaded when the app starts? What happens when you leave your app for another view?
Then comes the hardest part, understanding the Android API. I can make a tip calculator in Java and output it to the console in less than 5 minutes, maybe half that time if I am motivated. But in Android it's going to take me 20-30 minutes if I am new to the Android API. Basically, even if you know the Java language, you have to learn the "Android language."
Here is a simple movie quiz app that I made for a school project that took me about 25 hours: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5vx85p81sl...S122BPROJ5.apk
As simple as it looks, the hours put in was mostly researching how to use the Android API.
Yea I haven't got much time, but I was looking into it and its going to be a tough hill to climb over.
In the end whatever I do get done, I think it will help as coding is quite important to engineering. So far I'm pretty good in MATLAB, which is used quite a bit in BME. But just knowing more coding never hurts. I'm not super motivated, but its something I'll look into reading about how to do and doing it every now and then. If in 3 months I get the app awesome, if not
#8439
Suzuka Master
Also I got the invite for google maps
then it said 3D is not supported on my OS... Damn you apple!!!!
then it said 3D is not supported on my OS... Damn you apple!!!!