Whiskers

Still 4.x

TSXy Luster

^^It's 4.4. I said it in the post, even linked to it.

Here, I'll quote it in case you didn't see it the first time...

Whiskers

I know. Why is it a new version and not an update?

TSXy Luster

http://www.androidcentral.com/apple-...phones-sept-10



Also, this is just awesome:


Turns out, no money changed hands between the 2 companies, just mutual respect and marketing genius minds.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23926938

Whiskers

:blah:

TSXy Luster

Ya know, this is so crazy that it could actually work. I, for one, am really intrigued by this. Definitely going to check it out.

speedemon90

I think they leave the 1,2,3,4... designation for design changes. Since each number update had a design change.

I'm guessing Google's design philosophy for how Android should look is still the same, but I'm sure there will be tweaks and such for consistency and updating some things. But as an operating system on a whole, it will have the same look.

But because it has a name change, it should be pretty significant from a optimization/features standpoint.

TSXy Luster

This just keeps getting better.

stogie1020

Wonder if /when this will be pushed to my 1gNexus7?

Whiskers

My Sony hasnt even got 4.3 yet

opboarding

Kind of odd they would choose a trademarked brand instead of a generic dessert.

TSXy Luster

It's because the majority of the world doesn't really know/like Key Lime Pie. They realized that they all loved Kit Kats and so took a shot in the dark and asked Nestle if they could use the name. Nestle loved the idea and they both mutually agreed to have fun with this without exchanging money between each other.

What is a generic Kit Kat?

opboarding

I didn't know what an eclair was until android came out with that name. Since they were so open to changing the name of key lime pie, they could have changed it to any other "k" dessert like kolache or krumkake.

...ok maybe KitKat wasn't so bad.

It just seems weird to me that they are going start using other people's brands on their own software names.

TSXy Luster

To be fair, they never said this a beginning trend. They all just love eating Kit Kats, the opportunity arose, and this fit perfectly with their naming scheme.

I'm pretty sure if they all ate an abundance of Klondikes then we easily could be saying "What would you do for a Klondike phone?"

opboarding

I would think that other candy/dessert companies would love to jump in and get their name on a google software version. It's a great marketing technique. I bet there are a bunch that have already started throwing money at google to use their name for whatever "L" is.

TSXy Luster

All good news to Google, I'm sure

I personally would prefer Lamingtons, but it might not be as worldwide as Google wants.

stogie1020

"Android 4.4 Bunt Cake" just does not have the same ring...

TSXy Luster

LG Nexus 5 on the left, LG Nexus 4 on the right. Enjoy.

speedemon90

Google loves stealing other companies thunder haha

That LG Nexus 5 camera lens looks oddly huge. I'm curious how similar it will be to the G2 though. They obviously went for a different design point.

speedemon90

have you been to their website?? Check it out haha

TSXy Luster

Could just be the G2's camera moved over. Nexus products have always been Google design driven. If it has the optical stabilization like the G2, this could be a good camera, but as always does not matter unless they work on the damn software!

Yeah. So good.

Only Google can overshadow both Microsoft and Apple's announcements on the same day lol.

speedemon90

Yea thats one thing i'm hoping they work on. Their camera software is pretty subpar.

TSXy Luster

Well they did say they were working on making awesome cameras in the beginning of this year, so here's hoping.

opboarding

mmmm sounds tasty

TSXy Luster

Taken with a Moto X.

speedemon90

huhh dont think I ever came by that

BraveDemon

Note 3 just announced... and its even BIGGER with the screen size at 5.7 inches.

Doom878

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/04/s...a-z1-hands-on/

Man this phone is sexy as fuck and waterproof?

Whiskers

Im tempted to get it. I have the Xperia Z tablet and love it, and yes its waterproof.

TSXy Luster

Thoughts on IFA so far: I'd take the Z1 over the Note3. Galaxy Gear is definitely new, but being 1st gen, it still needs a lot of work to be worth it. Sony's QX10 and QX100 lenses should win the award for best of show (and why hasn't anyone done this till now?). Seriously, those lenses are amazing and finally something that is new and not rehashed.

speedemon90

So I posted this on reddit...

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comm...e_new_nexus_4/

most people dont believe me, but I'm still not sold on it being an LG phone.

Doom878

Yeah the Note 3 is impressive overall but IMO not worth an upgrade from a Note 2 anytime soon. I never use my stylus pen so I really don't think I'd use the new pen features although I'm glad they're expanding on that and making it more useful. It's amazing that it's a bigger screen yet thinner and lighter And since I'm used to the big screen not sure if I'd go Xperia Z1 even though 5" is a pretty good size. Why are they guessing T-Mo for the X-Z1? Is it the LTE and 3G bands that it supports or something?

swoosh

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not to be cocky, but if you dont use the S-pen, you dont need a note....you will do just fine with a Galaxy S4 or a tab....

I use the S-pen a lot and like it....I have the orignial Note and didnt get the Note II but the Note III seems like a HUGEEEE upgrade....

you get a metal body, better processor, more ram...not to mention more features from the S-suite....you can get a watch with it....also not considering the Android upgrades you will be getting....

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

TSXy Luster

It is not a metal body. Just plastic made to resemble metal. Just like the back is not real leather, just plastic made to feel like leather on one side.

swoosh

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sorry I meant leather body

BraveDemon

It is if you're coming from a Note 1. Heck going from a Note 1 to Note 2 was a big upgrade in terms of performance - Samsung's older Exynos processors were just so-so. But I agree with Doom, other than the bump in screen size, I don't see it being a big upgrade if you have a Note 2.

The S-Pen isn't the sole selling factor for the Note - its that goddamn screen size. I used the Note 2 for only 4 months before I got the itch for a new phone. When I looked at my options (S4/HTC One X/Nexus4) I couldn't get over how small the screens were... I ended up getting another 5.5 inch screen phone (LG OG Pro).

I gave my wife the Note 2, and she really hated Android (was a long time Iphone user) but after using the Note 2 for just one month, she admitted that she couldn't go back to an iphone due to the screen size difference.

When you realize that 5.5 inches isn't "too big" for daily use, you begin to think that all other phones are too small. I'm afraid if I get the Note 3, I won't be able to downsize from a 5.7 inch screen....

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

well its not all about the screen size I feel....the original Note (like any new phone) had issues with lagging and shitty battery life....

the Note 2 fixed that and gave it a little larger screen....

The Note 3 does not only upgrade the processor, the ram, the design, S suite, but also gives a slight bump in screen size while keeping it lighter....IMO its an upgrade....

+1 on the wifey(s)....my wife has been using the S4 and temporarily am using a her old iphone 4....so when she went to mess with it, she was like "how do you mange using this phone, the screen is sooo small"....I think the S4 screen size if perfect for chics....the Note looks a little big in their hands...but hey, personal preference right

TSXy Luster

This is the company Hugo Barra now works for:

That's a smexy phone.

Doom878

Yeah Bravedemon nailed it. I see my friends' S4's and they're tiny IMO. And I don't think a lot of women like the Note 2's size with their smaller hands. It's hard enough for me to reach the top corner opposite my hand imagine them.