Why Android is better than iPhone.
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Which is all good and well except.........
Edit : "........currently there are no plans to bring the Galaxy S3 mini to the US......but for now this device is being announced in Europe only."
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...unveil-galaxy-s3-mini-on-october-11-20121010/
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PSY
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What's your point? Is someone wants them they will get it. Hello, Ebay.
Samsung tablets were banned from Australia for a while yet they still got them.
"Home" buttons are old school, and a really dumb idea on the latest generation of multitasking phones.
Glad some companies think outside of the box, so I don't have to search for a silly button no matter what orientation I happen to use the phone in.
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Glad some companies think outside of the box, so I don't have to search for a silly button no matter what orientation I happen to use the phone in.
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Poser
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"Home" buttons are old school, and a really dumb idea on the latest generation of multitasking phones.
Glad some companies think outside of the box, so I don't have to search for a silly button no matter what orientation I happen to use the phone in.
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You really hate Apple?
I always wondered why?
Blackberry have so many buttons.
Which one is the home button? Or does it carry a different name?
Android is going to go to 90% very soon. People are fed up with APPLE and their joke of a product line. The iPhone 5S are going to be released soon? No thanks!
Even the APPLE TV is hopeless versus the other media players from Asus, Western Digital WD TV, etc
Even the APPLE TV is hopeless versus the other media players from Asus, Western Digital WD TV, etc
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Its all about flow and gestures, along with active frames. A fresh take on an OS.
Physical home buttons and silly little icons like we see on iOS is old school now.
[h=1]BlackBerry 10 Sneak Peek: Mobile Has a Brand New Flow[/h]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mmND2-fkUD0
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daught
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I dont care how often they release a product. I got the 4S after 5 came out. It's not like they disable their their old products. They actually support them quite well. IOS6 is available for the 3GS, which is still a great phone. Nexus One support ceased, and I bet a lot of other devices released after the 3GS are no longer supported. For all I care apple can release a phone every week. No one's forced to upgrade, I can pick whenever I want to do that.
Poser
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[h=2]Samsung-Apple war to continue in courts, as Android device maker not ready to settle like HTC did[/h]
This past weekend we were hit with an unexpected update in the Apple vs HTC legal battle, as the two parties announced they have settled out of court. Under the undisclosed terms of the settlement, Apple and HTC have signed a 10-year cross-licensing deal, with HTC rumored to pay the iPhone maker $6-8 per Android handset sold.
This past weekend we were hit with an unexpected update in the Apple vs HTC legal battle, as the two parties announced they have settled out of court. Under the undisclosed terms of the settlement, Apple and HTC have signed a 10-year cross-licensing deal, with HTC rumored to pay the iPhone maker $6-8 per Android handset sold.
PSY
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It sounds like HTC is about to close it's door and sell out to other company or start up with a new name
Poser
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I will let you win, because that can ONLY be done on any jailbroken iOS device with Activator or Rooted Android devices with GMD Gesture Control.
Should be more choices, only what i can think of at this point.
As you would say "OLD TECH"
And could you reference other platforms too, still picking on iOS only.
Don't mention WebOS, you might get in trouble.
EDIT: i actually use GMD Gestures to do one thing right now, will do more soon.
I screen off with a single finger swipe to the top right.
And i have a flip cover, when cover opens - screen on.
Me saves hardware button usage.
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Poser
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Will Google’s improvements to Android hurt the app ecosystem?
The Android platform has really improved a lot in the four years it has been on the market. We’ve had a fattening feast of Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. Key Lime Pie is tantalizingly on the horizon if you’re still hungry. Through these iterations the platform we’ve fallen in love with has grown from a pretty bare bones affair into a smooth and elegant operating system that is unparalleled in the smartphone market.As it has evolved we’ve seen subtle tweaks to the interface and a vast improvements to stability and speed, but it’s the new roll call of features in each release that gets people really excited. From widgets and auto-rotation in Cupcake through to expandable notifications and offline voice dictation in Jelly Bean, the features have been pouring in thick and fast.It’s great for Android users. We all want a better experience. We all like it when our smartphones do more straight out of the box, but where does the inspiration come from? How does Google decide what’s next to be baked into the platform? How often have you come to rely on an app developed by a third-party that is made obsolete overnight by a new version of the Android platform?
Developer pain
Have you ever wondered how it feels to be the developer of an app that offers exciting new functionality for Android users and then to have the rug pulled from under your feet? It’s a real knife edge because you want to develop an app that everyone will use, an app that improves the Android platform, and yet, if you’re too successful, you might end up out in the cold because Google decides to make your app functionality part of the core experience.
It’s not just Google either. In the early days of Android especially, developers had to compete with manufacturers and carriers. Smartphones would come preloaded with apps that the manufacturer and carrier had pushed on there. They still do. When it comes to utilities like a flashlight app, an alarm clock or a quick settings widget, there’s simply no need for users to download an app anymore.Lock screen notifications, alternative keyboards, camera and photo editing options, better text message and email support, an improved browser, support for more audio and video formats, the list goes on and on. Every time an improvement is made to the core Android platform there must be a developer somewhere out there cursing the imminent demise of an app.
It’s just not fair
Business is business and software development is never without risk. The situation does seem to be pretty harsh in the Android space, though. We hear about Google acquiring and shuttering companies all the time. It’s something Microsoft has done for years. They see some functionality that looks good, that could compete on some level with their software suite, and so they acquire the company, kill the product and assimilate the staff to either roll the same functionality into their software or to quietly disappear.For Android developers they don’t bother to acquire the company. There’s no pay day in recognition of the great app they created because they’re already working on Google’s platform. Google can just cherry pick popular ideas based on success in the app ecosystem and copy paste the same functionality into the core platform. There’s no such thing as a courtesy call to let the developers know what they’re working on is about to become obsolete. That app they slaved over is simply dead overnight. So long and thanks for the ideas and market research.
Is it bad for the ecosystem?
Is it possible that Google’s improvements to Android could actually hurt the app ecosystem? Will developers be turned off from creating specific apps because of the risk that they will be obsolete in a few months or weeks? It doesn’t seem likely; after all there are a few counter points to consider.For a start the developers have to cash in while they can. That’s the good old capitalist spirit at work. Get something out the door and sell, sell, sell before someone else copies you or the demand dwindles. Every successful app in the ecosystem already has instant competition in the form of cloners. There are plenty of developers out there and big name game publishers, just waiting to emulate the success of your release with a cheap knock-off, or sometimes an expensive knock-off. You either do it better than the next guy or you move on to the next thing.We also need to consider fragmentation. Just because a new version of the platform comes out, that doesn’t mean everyone will get to enjoy those new features. There are plenty of people still rocking smartphones with Froyo. The demand for those apps that offer functionality should only drop off gradually over time as more and more people update to newer Android releases.
Android Version Distribution
It’s tough to argue that it’s a good thing for developers, but if you’re hesitant to exploit a great idea because you fear someone else is potentially going to do it, then maybe you’re in the wrong business. If any developers would care to comment it would be great to hear your opinion.
Nostalgia for apps lost in the mist of time
We’ve probably all used Android apps that have fallen by the wayside as the platform has improved. Some developers have worked on keeping their apps relevant with new functionality, some apps continue to be popular on older versions of the platform, and some apps have been abandoned. The list of apps I no longer feel the need for includes classics like Handcent, Quick Settings, Advanced Task Manager, Pano, and Screenshot ER.How about you? Let’s salute those brave pioneers as we remember our essential apps from yesteryear. What are the apps you had installed on earlier versions of Android that drew you in with specific functions that the platform now covers? Which apps went from your essential list to obsolete?
Developer pain
Have you ever wondered how it feels to be the developer of an app that offers exciting new functionality for Android users and then to have the rug pulled from under your feet? It’s a real knife edge because you want to develop an app that everyone will use, an app that improves the Android platform, and yet, if you’re too successful, you might end up out in the cold because Google decides to make your app functionality part of the core experience.
It’s just not fair
Business is business and software development is never without risk. The situation does seem to be pretty harsh in the Android space, though. We hear about Google acquiring and shuttering companies all the time. It’s something Microsoft has done for years. They see some functionality that looks good, that could compete on some level with their software suite, and so they acquire the company, kill the product and assimilate the staff to either roll the same functionality into their software or to quietly disappear.For Android developers they don’t bother to acquire the company. There’s no pay day in recognition of the great app they created because they’re already working on Google’s platform. Google can just cherry pick popular ideas based on success in the app ecosystem and copy paste the same functionality into the core platform. There’s no such thing as a courtesy call to let the developers know what they’re working on is about to become obsolete. That app they slaved over is simply dead overnight. So long and thanks for the ideas and market research.
Is it bad for the ecosystem?
Is it possible that Google’s improvements to Android could actually hurt the app ecosystem? Will developers be turned off from creating specific apps because of the risk that they will be obsolete in a few months or weeks? It doesn’t seem likely; after all there are a few counter points to consider.For a start the developers have to cash in while they can. That’s the good old capitalist spirit at work. Get something out the door and sell, sell, sell before someone else copies you or the demand dwindles. Every successful app in the ecosystem already has instant competition in the form of cloners. There are plenty of developers out there and big name game publishers, just waiting to emulate the success of your release with a cheap knock-off, or sometimes an expensive knock-off. You either do it better than the next guy or you move on to the next thing.We also need to consider fragmentation. Just because a new version of the platform comes out, that doesn’t mean everyone will get to enjoy those new features. There are plenty of people still rocking smartphones with Froyo. The demand for those apps that offer functionality should only drop off gradually over time as more and more people update to newer Android releases.
It’s tough to argue that it’s a good thing for developers, but if you’re hesitant to exploit a great idea because you fear someone else is potentially going to do it, then maybe you’re in the wrong business. If any developers would care to comment it would be great to hear your opinion.
Nostalgia for apps lost in the mist of time
We’ve probably all used Android apps that have fallen by the wayside as the platform has improved. Some developers have worked on keeping their apps relevant with new functionality, some apps continue to be popular on older versions of the platform, and some apps have been abandoned. The list of apps I no longer feel the need for includes classics like Handcent, Quick Settings, Advanced Task Manager, Pano, and Screenshot ER.How about you? Let’s salute those brave pioneers as we remember our essential apps from yesteryear. What are the apps you had installed on earlier versions of Android that drew you in with specific functions that the platform now covers? Which apps went from your essential list to obsolete?
Poser
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/djay-for-iphone/id424492403?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4
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Apples best days are behind them.
I still get nausea when just about every day, I see yet another reviewer sing the praises of the 7" form factor.
Heres the latest: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_...-with-the-ipad-mini-three-weeks-and-counting/
"OK, I'll admit it. The iPad Mini hasn't left my hands in the last three weeks. It's been no contest, really. While the larger fourth-gen iPad has sat alone by my bedside table, the Mini has gone on field trips on the bus, gotten dragged in my jacket pocket while I dropped my kid off at school, been coddled at the cafe over breakfast, and slipped alongside my laptop on work excursions."
Android and Playbook owners have been singing the 7" praise for 2 years now. It finally took the big A to produce a 7" tablet for people to open their eyes, and realize that other companies have outshone Apple in the idea department.
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daught
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And I thought we hit rock bottom with virtual dj.
oilycreek
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I turn my screen off with just a push of a button on the right. No extra work.
wonderings
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You get nausea from tech articles that are based on someones opinion of a product? Maybe you need a break from this holy tech war. Its a product, you like it or you don't. The way this thread goes, you would swear its a religion. There have been 7" tablets before, but this is the first Apple one. I bought an iPad mini and love the size, it works for me. Could I have bought a 7" tablet a year or more ago? yes. Would it work with the Apple eco system I have set? no. So why would I buy a product that would not work for me? There are millions of people who use the Apple eco system, they must just be stupid though because they didn't buy a 7" tablet years ago, when it would not work with the setup they have.
Sounds like sheep talk to me, buy Android because its better. All people quote are specs and a few differentiating software features and complete forget these devices are not always stand alone products.
Buy what works for you. Its that simple. So many missionaries here.
Poser
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TV's can sense if you are not in the room, and switches off.
Muchless a smartphone.....Samsung made this possible with Smartstay(but i don't have smartstay on custom ROM).
Why are you still using buttons to turn your screen off??
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No, just how the "i" people suddenly change their tune when a product is released from Apple. This includes all the big A biased websites and tech reviewers.
Once upon a time.......
Steve Jobs... "These are among the reasons we think the current crop of 7-inch tablets are going to be DOA, dead on arrival. Their manufacturers will learn the painful lesson that their tablets are too small and increase the size next year, thereby abandoning both customers and developers who jumped on the 7-inch bandwagon with an orphan product. Sounds like lots of fun ahead."
The "i" people and reviewers all went along with this, because Steve said so, and like little sheeplings, and even on this forum, proclaimed how much better and smarter a bigger tablet is over the 7" tabs of the day, proclaiming 7" tabs as useless.
Fast forward, and suddenly the 7" concept is a "great idea", and renders "the larger iPad as useless".
Yes, nauseating to watch and read.
Just wait til Apple gets rid of the utterly retarded physical home button and introduces a better way to do multitasking on a smartphone/tablet via touching and swiping.
Then the nausea will start all over again as a great Apple innovation.
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