The Android Thread

[Drachen]

Cool deal, just wanted to make sure you understood the alternative. Like I said I am a big proponent of the nook color.

[cheguevara]

Even though this is an iPhone app, I'm throwing it out there in case there is an Android version as well. I really like the app Sky Grid because it takes tons of news links and puts them in one app. And the links are for almost anything you'd want to know, politics, current events, finances, tech stuff, phones and gaming, sports, etc.

Maybe there isn't a Sky Grid, but rather a similar app. I like it as I can keep up lots of things going on in the world since I don't have tons of time to surf the internet or watch tv these days.

there is. News360. My favorite news app. I havent's seen sky grid but news 360 gets 10/10 from me.

[cheguevara]

and IMO size matters for tablet. 10" >>>> 7"

[Drachen]

Also, Pulse

[Nathan Explosion]

and IMO size matters for tablet. 10" >>>> 7"

I'm the type of person who'd rather have a 13" laptop than a 17" for portability though. I've always been that way. I'd rather have portability than a larger screen.

[Slydragon]

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I'm the type of person who'd rather have a 13" laptop than a 17" for portability though. I've always been that way. I'd rather have portability than a larger screen.

I got the Samsung 10.1 tab and it works for me. The wife has smaller tab and its perfect for her and work because it fits in her purse just fine.

[Spurtacus]

Netflix on my Samsung Epic 4g. Fuck yeah.

[Fpoonsie]

Outta curiosity, does anyone know how to make an SMS notification tone? Like, say, for example, I wanted to use Xander Crews' "Ka-kow!" as my alert. How might one go about that.

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I have an Evo, btw.

[Jt.ONE]

^

usually you have to cut the part you want yourself, have it as a mp3 file?
throw the file in your SD card in a folder called "notifications"

now on the phone itself, open up settings in the SMS app and look for "select ringtone notification" or something of that nature

[Frenzy]

Poon I used apps rototone and ringtone maker. I especially liked roto cause you can make a playlist for your notication sounds,not that you wanted that. Just sayin

[Fpoonsie]

Thanks, fellas. I'll give these a shot.

Tryin to find a sample of just the audio to snip, as opposed to both the audio and video (ie YouTube).

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I'd just use the voice recorder on your phone to copy it from your computer(YT) to your SD card. This cuts out the need to find just an audio sample. Quality won't be stellar, but for a one second notification, who gives a fuck?

Then use something like ringdroid to trim it however you like.

Totally time invested should be less than a minute.

[spursncowboys]

i just got an incredible 2 (which they have on sale now for a penny) and was wondering if all these apps are still the ones you would recommend or are some outdated?

[Jt.ONE]

everythings still all legit from the past 2-3 pages

[spursncowboys]

cool. thanks

[leemajors]

http://lifehacker.com/5826050/how-to-dual-boot-multiple-roms-on-your-android-phone

[Jt.ONE]

lol multiple roms = stupid

maybe in the future of 2015 where android phone processors are at least 4ghz min.

[leemajors]

lol multiple roms = stupid

maybe in the future of 2015 where android phone processors are at least 4ghz min.

As the article said, it would beat flashing to a new rom and then back to the old one.

[Dex]

So, the new Android 2.3.3 update is pretty much fucking over all sorts of devices on all sorts of carriers. The most pertinent of the problems is that after updating, several people are losing the ability to CHARGE THEIR PHONE. Plugging into a charger simply does not seem to be recognized, nor is the USB Mass Storage feature if you connect by USB to a computer.

Lots of people complaining about it here, as well as other forums:
http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/94/t/12062.aspx?PageIndex=2

Someone remind me how this is supposed to be superior to iOS?

[MannyIsGod]

You linked one post. Anything more substantial?

[Dex]

http://www.allscoop.com/sprint-update-usb-charging-issue.php

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/09/14/sprints-lg-optimus-s-gingerbread-update-rolling-out-now/

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google%20Mobile/thread?tid=4f75d92c1af27363&hl=en

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/338266

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/337978

http://androidforums.com/droid-support-troubleshooting/353482-2-3-3-battery-wont-charge-wall.html

https://supportforums.motorola.com/message/401336

And yes, this is also affecting my Optimus S phone. Updated to 2.3.3 yesterday, now when I plug it in the charging symbol does not appear and I can sit and watch the battery continue to drain (using the OEM wall-charger, or the OEM USB-cable to either my Mac or PC).

Tried re-downloading the drivers for my PC, there are no drivers for Mac (which is what I use primarily and used to work just fine). Have not gotten a chance to backup my data and do a Factory Restore, but apparently that hasn't been helping a lot of people either. Apparently LG/Sprint's response is to "wait for another update".

[MannyIsGod]

That sucks. Glad I don't rely on carrier updates. Good luck. Most of those posts are from the summer. Surprised the carriers don't have fixes out.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

OK. Any particular reason a Google Chrome App isn't available for an Android phone? I believe I had Safari for my iphone. Not comparing the two browsers, so settle down.

[Jt.ONE]

lol thts a great question, though its been said that its suppose to be coming soon?

http://blogs.computerworld.com/19029/google_chrome_browser_android

written about a month ago, [didn't fully read, only skimmed through it]

[Drachen]

Did anyone on sprint get a forced update? Not a software update, just a notification of an update? If so, check your 3g speeds, are they better?

Last night a lot of people got an update (even those that are rooted) and their pings are now under 75, their DLs are a stable 1.5+ and DL is a stable 800-1000.

I did not receive the update.

[MannyIsGod]

Not that I know of. I'm on a custom rom, though - not just rooted.

[Drachen]

Not that I know of. I'm on a custom rom, though - not just rooted.

Doesn't matter. I don't know if there is a thread on other forums, but look at this: makes me jealous but hopeful (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328081)

[cheguevara]

a few more apps on my phone:
- appbrain (must have)
- minimalistic text
- astro file manager
- whatsapp
- pulse
- camscan
- earthquake

[resistanze]

Which ROMs are you all running/recommend? I'm currently running Exynos Extreme 7.2 XXKI3 2.3.5. I actually like TouchWiz 4.0 so usinga custom ROM that added more features and stripped out the fat is awesome.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153826

[MannyIsGod]

I forgot the name of my ROM but its basically stripped down to stock android. I just want to be able to tether and I hate bloatware.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Which ROMs are you all running/recommend? I'm currently running Exynos Extreme 7.2 XXKI3 2.3.5. I actually like TouchWiz 4.0 so usinga custom ROM that added more features and stripped out the fat is awesome.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153826

You have the galaxy s2, right?

[Drachen]

Which ROMs are you all running/recommend? I'm currently running Exynos Extreme 7.2 XXKI3 2.3.5. I actually like TouchWiz 4.0 so usinga custom ROM that added more features and stripped out the fat is awesome.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153826

I have an evo3d

I am trying out Infected Eternity 1.4.2. I had been using SickSense VX1 and it actually worked out quite well, however, there is a lot more dev activity surrounding Infected Eternity, Virus is the dev and he is a part of team synergy and they seem to have far more in the way of innovation than many others on the evo3d

[resistanze]

You have the galaxy s2, right?

Yup, the international version (i9100). You root you phone?

[resistanze]

I have an evo3d

I am trying out Infected Eternity 1.4.2. I had been using SickSense VX1 and it actually worked out quite well, however, there is a lot more dev activity surrounding Infected Eternity, Virus is the dev and he is a part of team synergy and they seem to have far more in the way of innovation than many others on the evo3d

Damn, that ROM has an insane amount of mods. I'm just really getting into custom ROMs in the past week or so. It's incredible the amount of dev support put into many of these.

[Cry Havoc]

I have an evo3d

I am trying out Infected Eternity 1.4.2. I had been using SickSense VX1 and it actually worked out quite well, however, there is a lot more dev activity surrounding Infected Eternity, Virus is the dev and he is a part of team synergy and they seem to have far more in the way of innovation than many others on the evo3d

Virus is awesome, I was using one of his kernels for a while.

[Drachen]

Damn, that ROM has an insane amount of mods. I'm just really getting into custom ROMs in the past week or so. It's incredible the amount of dev support put into many of these.

I really like the Zeus Mod for the notification pull down. One of my favorites.

[anakha]

Which ROMs are you all running/recommend? I'm currently running Exynos Extreme 7.2 XXKI3 2.3.5. I actually like TouchWiz 4.0 so usinga custom ROM that added more features and stripped out the fat is awesome.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153826

CM7 port running on an Optimus One. OC'd to 480/729 MHz, it pretty much runs everything I need it to.

Yes, it's an entry-level phone, but I didn't want to risk too much money on my first foray into Android. Plus, even at the price level, it's a nice little phone.

Now that I'm more comfortable with Android, I'll probably upgrade to the Galaxy Nexus when it comes out.

[Trainwreck2100]

finally rooted my evo, the mod i picked came with the tether too

[TheMACHINE]

Razr is out today..gonna stop by Verizon to see how thin it really looks.

[leemajors]

Razr is out today..gonna stop by Verizon to see how thin it really looks.

do you switch phones often, or just like to check out new stuff in person

[stretch]

do you switch phones often, or just like to check out new stuff in person

you could just ask him if hes black... if so, he switches phones every 2 months.

[TheMACHINE]

do you switch phones often, or just like to check out new stuff in person

Deciding between razr and nexus so I wanna check out both. But after playing with the S2, im leaning on Samsung.

[Drachen]

ICS source code released today! (Honeycomb too, but who cares now)

[resistanze]

Yup, can't wait for some ROMs.

[Drachen]

i am hoping for a beta by thanksgiving

[Viva Las Espuelas]

So,att can't recognize a rooted phone tethering?

[stretch]

So,att can't recognize a rooted phone tethering?

ive been wondering the same thing.

[leemajors]

they can tell, and send you a text message about it stating you need to stop or be billed for a tethering plan.

[Drachen]

ive been wondering the same thing.

If you overuse it, they will start paying attention.

[ElNono]

Barnes & Noble Blows The Lid Off Microsoft's Android Patent Squeeze (http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/79179)

Good read.

[stretch]

If you overuse it, they will start paying attention.

i wonder what qualifies as overusing it. i don't even use my home internet that much, so ive considered cancelling my internet and just tethering. i bet i use less than 3 gigs a month, combined both my phone and internet.

[Cry Havoc]

I downloaded 12 gigs one month while tethered. Sprint hasn't done anything to stop me.

[TheMACHINE]

wtf..when is nexus coming out already? im ready to upgrade!

[vander]

if ATT detects that you are using an Android phone, will they bump you to the smartphone data plan automatically? or do you have to use excessive data first or what?

I was thinking about trying an android phone for a while, but not gonna do it if they're going to switch my data plan up on me

[stretch]

if ATT detects that you are using an Android phone, will they bump you to the smartphone data plan automatically? or do you have to use excessive data first or what?

I was thinking about trying an android phone for a while, but not gonna do it if they're going to switch my data plan up on me

I had an unlimited smartphone data plan before getting my Skyrocket, and they said they wont take the plan away from me since ive been with them for like 10 years.

[vander]

I had an unlimited smartphone data plan before getting my Skyrocket, and they said they wont take the plan away from me since ive been with them for like 10 years.

I originally had data unlimited for any kind of phone, but at some point they switched it to data unlimited for non-smartphone :depressed

[NASpurs]

I don't know if this has been posted as I haven't been keeping up with this thread but check out the rumored specs for the HTC Zeta

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/htc-zeta-rendered-rumored-to-pack-2-5ghz-quad-core-cpu-and-ice/


It's a quad-core handset, much like the Edge (http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/htc-edge-may-be-the-first-quad-core-smartphone-to-market/) that was leaked last week, but it has a much faster 2.5GHz APQ8064 (http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/qualcomms-next-gen-snapdragon-roadmap-bumped-back-a-little-exp/) CPU along with 1GB of RAM running the show, on a 4.5-inch 720p HD display.

[Cry Havoc]

I don't know if this has been posted as I haven't been keeping up with this thread but check out the rumored specs for the HTC Zeta

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/htc-zeta-rendered-rumored-to-pack-2-5ghz-quad-core-cpu-and-ice/

That is the sexiest piece of mobile technology I've ever seen. Wow.

[TheMACHINE]

yo...any techies can help me out? I bought a wifi externder for my house and it works good, but sometimes i connect but data doesnt transfer on my android...sometimes my signal bars turns white. Any ideas of whats going on?

[Spurtacus]

I don't know if this has been posted as I haven't been keeping up with this thread but check out the rumored specs for the HTC Zeta

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/htc-zeta-rendered-rumored-to-pack-2-5ghz-quad-core-cpu-and-ice/

Specs give me a boner. Phone design does not.

[leemajors]

That is the sexiest piece of mobile technology I've ever seen. Wow.

the front looks great but the back end is ugly as hell.

[leemajors]

yo...any techies can help me out? I bought a wifi externder for my house and it works good, but sometimes i connect but data doesnt transfer on my android...sometimes my signal bars turns white. Any ideas of whats going on?

you don't have the problem within the range of the wireless router but only on the extender?

[TheMACHINE]

yah the RG is fine when i switch to it, it only happens with the extender.

[anakha]

Galaxy Nexus review is in:

http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/17/2568348/galaxy-nexus-review

[leemajors]

I want to see what that Sony Xperia P looks like up close. i imagine it would be neat rooted.

[MeesterMarcus]

I wish they would have made the Playstation Vita into a phone. I would so get that o: But I suppose most people who buy a mobile phone don't get one for gaming.

[leemajors]

Hopefully HTC unifying their brand will be a good thing.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/htc-debuts-one-brand-at-mwc-2012-unifies-android-device-lineup/

[vander]

never used a google phone before and I'm having some problems with one

google sync isn't syncing the picasa web albums anymore, tries for a sec than fails, doesn't say why. and if I do get that working again, how do i tell it to use the SD card?

also, attachments in gmail always open with "office suite" (which I can't uninstall) and I can't find an option or setting anywhere to get them to open in google drive(Docs) for cloud printing among other things

I don't want to install a secondary pic syncing app, or printing app, that defeats the purpose of a google phone integrating with google services IMO, and since the phone isn't mine, I'd probably better not try rooting it unless it's pretty safe and easy

phone is Sony Xperia SK-17a, OS version 2.3.4

any advice would be much appreciated

[Drachen]

never used a google phone before and I'm having some problems with one

google sync isn't syncing the picasa web albums anymore, tries for a sec than fails, doesn't say why. and if I do get that working again, how do i tell it to use the SD card?

also, attachments in gmail always open with "office suite" (which I can't uninstall) and I can't find an option or setting anywhere to get them to open in google drive(Docs) for cloud printing among other things

I don't want to install a secondary pic syncing app, or printing app, that defeats the purpose of a google phone integrating with google services IMO, and since the phone isn't mine, I'd probably better not try rooting it unless it's pretty safe and easy

phone is Sony Xperia SK-17a, OS version 2.3.4

any advice would be much appreciated

for the docs try to go to settings>applications>manage applications>office suite> scroll down and hit clear defaults. For Picasa, take the same path, click on the picasa app and hit clear data then try again

[vander]

for the docs try to go to settings>applications>manage applications>office suite> scroll down and hit clear defaults. For Picasa, take the same path, click on the picasa app and hit clear data then try again

I tried "clear data" for the gallery to no avail, but there's no picasa app, it's just part of google account sync gmail/calander/contacts/picasa/etc.

and I don't remember seeing any "defaults" setting for the office app, but I'll look harder next time

[Drachen]

yeah, sorry, I have never sync'd picasa I will have to try it and see. as far as the "clear defaults when you go through that path, and click on the office app you should see four buttons "move to sd" "clear data" "clear cache" and something else, then scroll down a little and "clear defaults should be there.

If nothing else, uninstall gdocs, then reinstall and the next time you try to open a document, it should ask what you want to open with and give the chance to set as default.

[Drachen]

yeah, sorry, I have never sync'd picasa I will have to try it and see. as far as the "clear defaults when you go through that path, and click on the office app you should see four buttons "move to sd" "clear data" "clear cache" and something else, then scroll down a little and "clear defaults should be there.

If nothing else, uninstall gdocs, then reinstall and the next time you try to open a document, it should ask what you want to open with and give the chance to set as default.

[leemajors]

FYI Google Music only allows 4 re-auths per year, so be careful if you root/flash frequently:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/google-music-authorization-limit-rooters/

[Drachen]

FYI Google Music only allows 4 re-auths per year, so be careful if you root/flash frequently:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/google-music-authorization-limit-rooters/

Thank you, good to know. Oh and crap.

[leemajors]

this is a crazy pic showing the amount of Android devices out there by popularity - 3.997 unique devices :wow :

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/05/android-diversity-chart.jpg

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/visualized-android-device-diversity/

[Jt.ONE]

this is a crazy pic showing the amount of Android devices out there by popularity - 3.997 unique devices :wow :

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/05/android-diversity-chart.jpg

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/visualized-android-device-diversity/


not sure if a good thing or bad. :(

[leemajors]

Drachen: http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/google-music-users-granted-de-authentication-reprieve/

[Drachen]

Drachen: http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/google-music-users-granted-de-authentication-reprieve/

Saw that, I went and deathorized everything as soon as I did and will be a little more careful about authorizing. I have targeted the ROM that I will stay on, and am just waiting for his next update (4g isn't working on it currently). It is a Sense 4.0 One S port to the e3d. As soon as 4g is working it will be a great ROM.

[Brutalis]

I have the first Moto Droid, the slider one. It was rooted last year and I want to unroot it and restore it to factory.. is it possible?

Also with no service I know I can connect to wi-fi, but is there an app or a way to make calls / text also?

[Drachen]

I have the first Moto Droid, the slider one. It was rooted last year and I want to unroot it and restore it to factory.. is it possible?

Also with no service I know I can connect to wi-fi, but is there an app or a way to make calls / text also?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426443&highlight=unroot

return to stock
1)download these files
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/...iver_4.9.0.exe
http://wonderly.com/bb/DROID/OEM/rsdlite_5.0.msi
http://wonderly.com/bb/DROID/OEM/VZW..._SW_UPDATE.sbf
2)install the first 2 files
3)reboot your phone and hold power + vloume up + the camera button until you see the screen that says bootloader battery ok
4)connect your phone via usb to your computer and reboot your phone and hold power + vloume up + the camera button until you see the screen that says bootloader battery ok
5)open rsd lite and see if it recognizes your phone (basically any entry in the model column)
here are are some useful build.prop tweaks I've encountered along the way, just put the line into the build.prop or modify it if its already in there, save, wipe dalvik cache and reboot
6) click the ... near the start button and navigate and select the VZW_A855_FRG22D_QSC6085BP_C_01.43.01P_SW_UPDATE.sb f you downloaded earlier
7)click start and let it run and reboot automatically (it should work even if rsd lite says the result was fail)
8) you are now on stock unrooted froyo
FRG22D
(optional) 9) go to settings > about phone> check for updates and allow system updates to download and install (allows for a super clean setup if you are planning to re-root)



as for wifi VOIP, I am not sure. You will have to search

[leemajors]

shouldn't he be able to use google voice?

[Drachen]

shouldn't he be able to use google voice?

I believe he can only call others with gvoice, but I have never used it that way

[Drachen]

you can use the Google talk app to link up to others on the talk app (through their computer or phone). You can IM, or if they have a microphone, you can talk, or if they have a camera you can video chat.

[leemajors]

you can use the Google talk app to link up to others on the talk app (through their computer or phone). You can IM, or if they have a microphone, you can talk, or if they have a camera you can video chat.

you can sms or call from the iOS gv client, doubt it is different for android

[Drachen]

you can sms or call from the iOS gv client, doubt it is different for android

I can call from the gv app, but it uses my cell not data

[leemajors]

Machine, your update is here very shortly:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/psa-verizon-galaxy-nexus-android-4-0-4-is-rolling-out-now/

[resistanze]

My sister ended buying an unlocked Galaxy Nexus (with ICS 4.0.1). I promptly installed CM9 4.0.4 and played around with it for a bit. Nice screen. I think such a phone is my upper limit in terms of size, tbh.

[Cry Havoc]

Picking up an HTC Evo 4G LTE on Monday for my upgrade. Pretty psyched about it. It really came down to the Galaxy III vs the LTE, but I trust HTC. The Evo 4G I have is still a pretty awesome device.

[Jt.ONE]

My sister ended buying an unlocked Galaxy Nexus (with ICS 4.0.1). I promptly installed CM9 4.0.4 and played around with it for a bit. Nice screen. I think such a phone is my upper limit in terms of size, tbh.

bought it directly from google play?

[Jt.ONE]

Picking up an HTC Evo 4G LTE on Monday for my upgrade. Pretty psyched about it. It really came down to the Galaxy III vs the LTE, but I trust HTC. The Evo 4G I have is still a pretty awesome device.

htc> samsung

nice choice man :toast

[TwAnKiEs]

I recently got the HTS One S. I am loving this thing!

[resistanze]

bought it directly from google play?
Got a good deal on a refurb. She was upgrading from an iPhone 3G :lol

[Drachen]

Picking up an HTC Evo 4G LTE on Monday for my upgrade. Pretty psyched about it. It really came down to the Galaxy III vs the LTE, but I trust HTC. The Evo 4G I have is still a pretty awesome device.

very cool, you will have to give a review.

[Fpoonsie]

very cool, you will have to give a review.

Agreed. Let us know.

I'm between the same (SGIII and the new EVO).

[Drachen]

Also, for those who don't like the two tone back (I don't), a guy over at xda did this:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aq3Vc5VjqNc/T8PF6zjcEhI/AAAAAAAAIcE/9bZwkJjL9fo/w497-h373/Finished.JPG

He just used sandpaper

Here is the link to his thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678620)

Looks waaaaaaaaaay better now.

[leemajors]

Also, for those who don't like the two tone back (I don't), a guy over at xda did this:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aq3Vc5VjqNc/T8PF6zjcEhI/AAAAAAAAIcE/9bZwkJjL9fo/w497-h373/Finished.JPG

He just used sandpaper

Here is the link to his thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678620)

Looks waaaaaaaaaay better now.

You could get a case and not void your warranty, right?

[Drachen]

You could get a case and not void your warranty, right?

Hey lee, I am with you for sure, I always wrap my phone in a case and screen protector, but some people really REALLY don't like protecting their phone.

[leemajors]

Hey lee, I am with you for sure, I always wrap my phone in a case and screen protector, but some people really REALLY don't like protecting their phone.

Me too, but screen protectors just don't work for me. not precise enough for games IMO.

[TwAnKiEs]

http://www.zagg.com

These are really good

[Brutalis]

Loving my Motorola RAZR 16gb. It's still thinner than almost every phone even with an otterbox.

[Cry Havoc]

Going to be reviewing the Evo LTE in the coming week or so. Giving myself a little more time to use it.

[Brutalis]

How the hell do i get rid of factory installed apps like kindle and nfl mobile? They dont show up in my list to uninstall.

[Drachen]

How the hell do i get rid of factory installed apps like kindle and nfl mobile? They dont show up in my list to uninstall.

To get rid of carrier-installed apps, you have to root. They hard code those bitches in there.

[resistanze]

.

[Cry Havoc]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sarahnorthway.rebuild2&hl=en

Get this game.

Right now.

Absolutely fantastic. Perfect mobile game.

[Brutalis]

When i go to put a wallpaper it always makes me crop it smaller cutting off the picture. >.<

[Cry Havoc]

When i go to put a wallpaper it always makes me crop it smaller cutting off the picture. >.<

You should be able to adjust the cropping so you get most of the photo, but if it's forcing you to crop it's to prevent the image from getting stretched/distorted.

[lefty]

Got a good deal on a refurb. She was upgrading from an iPhone 3G :lol

Kikiji?
Ebay?
Craiglist?

[resistanze]

Kikiji?
Ebay?
Craiglist?

facrorydirect.ca

Big discount retailer in Ontario, tbh.

[Brutalis]

You should be able to adjust the cropping so you get most of the photo, but if it's forcing you to crop it's to prevent the image from getting stretched/distorted.

The wall is 1900x1200 so i dunno why i have to crop it into a square.

[lefty]

facrorydirect.ca

Big discount retailer in Ontario, tbh.
Thanks Ill check it out :tu

Fuck you Fido and Rogers :lol


Edit : the refurbished Nexus is 400$

Meh

[resistanze]

They send weekly newsletters with coupons if you register tbh. Think she got it for $329 or something.

[lefty]

They send weekly newsletters with coupons if you register tbh. Think she got it for $329 or something.

Ah OK
Thanks

[leemajors]

according to this, jelly bean will be 4.1:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/android-jelly-bean-4.1-google-wallet/

[Jt.ONE]

according to this, jelly bean will be 4.1:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/android-jelly-bean-4.1-google-wallet/

lol jelly-bean homescreen.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/06/googleiopanor.jpg

looks barely any different than ics

[Cry Havoc]

lol jelly-bean homescreen.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/06/googleiopanor.jpg

looks barely any different than ics

:lol Apple homescreen. Has looked the same since 2007. :lol

[Jt.ONE]

:lol Apple homescreen. Has looked the same since 2007. :lol

:lmao "b-b-b-b-ut you can jailbreak it and have custom t-t-themes"

[lefty]

:lmao "b-b-b-b-ut you can jailbreak it and have custom t-t-themes"

Actually you can



But srsly, why do you want to customize your lockscreen?


Do you fucking stare at your home screen 24/7 ?


Nerds :lmao

[Jt.ONE]

Actually you can



But srsly, why do you want to customize your lockscreen?


Do you fucking stare at your home screen 24/7 ?


Nerds :lmao


no particular reason either way, but it feels nice to at least have the option to imho,tbh,etc

[Cry Havoc]

Actually you can



But srsly, why do you want to customize your lockscreen?


Do you fucking stare at your home screen 24/7 ?


Nerds :lmao

We have these cool things called widgets that allow us to see information on our homescreen. I know it's an alien concept to you to have anything other than a smattering of unrelated icons plastered across your phone like toy blocks, but that's so un-optimized that it's hilarious.

[leemajors]

Pretty sure those icons are related to their respective applications :depressed

[lefty]

We have these cool things called widgets that allow us to see information on our homescreen. I know it's an alien concept to you to have anything other than a smattering of unrelated icons plastered across your phone like toy blocks, but that's so un-optimized that it's hilarious.
Yeah

You are right


Opening the weather app or the mailfacebbok/whatever app is soooooooooooooo difficult



It's killing me

[TeyshaBlue]

Just downloaded Flipboard for Android. Immediately uninstalled my Pulse News Reader. Flipboard effin' rocks.

[lefty]

Just downloaded Flipboard for Android. Immediately uninstalled my Pulse News Reader. Flipboard effin' rocks.
Flipboard is fucking amazing

[Drachen]

Yeah

You are right


Opening the weather app or the mailfacebbok/whatever app is soooooooooooooo difficult



It's killing me

Or you know, I can glance at my phone, check the weather, my portfolio, my calendar and flipboard without opening and closing 4 applications.

[leemajors]

Or you know, I can glance at my phone, check the weather, my portfolio, my calendar and flipboard without opening and closing 4 applications.

communist

[Drachen]

communist

Karl Marx did say that the proletariat would rise up, take over the means of production, and create a robot to do the work for them. That robot would be named "Android."

Oh and Hitler was a vegetarian. He looooooooved apples!


:lol

[leemajors]

Karl Marx did say that the proletariat would rise up, take over the means of production, and create a robot to do the work for them. That robot would be named "Android."

Oh and Hitler was a vegetarian. He looooooooved apples!


:lol

I was thinking more fascism, but this works too :lol

[Drachen]

I just work with what you gave me. LOL

[lefty]

Or you know, I can glance at my phone, check the weather, my portfolio, my calendar and flipboard without opening and closing 4 applications.
Because you are lazy and fat

[resistanze]

Because you are lazy and fat

LMAO @ fat. You burn calories swiping through your icon drawer???

[leemajors]

LMAO @ fat. You burn calories swiping through your icon drawer???

he sets fruit ninja trendz

[lefty]

LMAO @ fat. You burn calories swiping through your icon drawer???

I have a fast metabolism

[leemajors]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/adobe-confirms-it-wont-support-flash-on-android-4-1/

[lefty]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/adobe-confirms-it-wont-support-flash-on-android-4-1/
http://i2mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Steve-Jobs1.jpg

[Brutalis]

I have the original moto droid and its rooted. I didnt root it.. but how do i go about unrooting it? It says ONIX when the phone is booted up.

[anakha]

I have the original moto droid and its rooted. I didnt root it.. but how do i go about unrooting it? It says ONIX when the phone is booted up.


Seems like that phone's running a customized Android OS (also called a custom ROM) called ONIX (http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f60/rom-onix-froyo-for-droid-36104/).

A quick Google brings up a way of restoring the phones's original, unrooted OS (http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/04/how-to-unroot-the-motorola-droid/), although since I've never owned that phone, I've never tried this method and can't guarantee it'll work.

[Trainwreck2100]

I have the original moto droid and its rooted. I didnt root it.. but how do i go about unrooting it? It says ONIX when the phone is booted up.

Why do you why to unroot it?

[spurs_2108]

Flipboard is fucking amazing


Just downloaded Flipboard for Android. Immediately uninstalled my Pulse News Reader. Flipboard effin' rocks.

I've been using pulse for the longest time. Never thought I would get rid of it. Its been an awesome news reader. Downloaded flip board and are blown away. Everything is so smooth. I love it.

[lefty]

Android’s Multiple User Accounts Shown Off On Video – All But Confirmed For Future Versions of Android

posted on Aug 2nd 2012 at 10:32pm by Chris Chavez
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Here we go, guys. This is where we separate the kiddie mobile OS’s from the big boys: multiple user accounts. We’ve heard about it. We’ve dreamed about it. We want it. The good news is that we recently discovered early versions of it already baked into Jelly Bean AOSP, so we know Google has, at the very least, been toying around with the idea.
Today, a developer over on XDA managed to activate the sleeping code, getting multiple user accounts to appear in the power menu (activated when holding down the power button), and although it should work on any AOSP ROM (CM10, AOKP) there’s not much functionality. He showed off his handiwork in a video tutorial and after typing out a few lines of code in Terminal Emulator, you too can get multiple users accounts up and running on your ROM. Check it out.
Another user managed to get it up and running on his Galaxy Nexus and provided some info on what’s working and what isn’t.

I found that in the second account there are apps that I don’t have in the primary account, for example: Google Wallet, Play Magazines, Play Books and Play Films. (I’m from Belgium)
Oh, they disappeared as soon as I signed in with my Google account. http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
If you are on the second user, most of the data from the primary user is hidden (you can not acces it).
For example:
- photo’s
- unlocked levels in Angry Birds
- music
- contacts
- google account
- clipboard
- home screen
But there are a few exceptions:
- all the apps are there, as if they were just installed
- the recent apps menu
- the use-app-as-default-setting (I don’t know the official name). For example: if you set Apex as default in the Guest account, it will also be default in the primary account.
- your messages (!)
Google software engineer Amith Yamasani actually addressed multiple user accounts after a dev attempted to submit a patch to AOSP tweaking the order of the power menu while multiple accounts were enabled. After rejecting the patch, Yamasani warned that, “Multi-user feature is not ready for deployment. Bad things will happen if you use it in its current state!” Yamasani went on to confirm that the Android user experience team has the final say on the UI for multiple UA’s and it will most likely change in the future. Shweeet…
The convenience of having multiple user accounts is something Android tablet users, specifically those with families, have been asking for awhile now. While it wouldn’t make much sense for smartphone users (other than having, say, a work accounts along with personal one) it looks like the possibility of multiple user accounts is all but certain in future versions of Android. Key Lime Pie perhaps?
[XDA Developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807751) | Via Slashgear (http://www.slashgear.com/android-multi-user-support-uncovered-in-jelly-bean-02241519/?utm_source=feedburner) | TheVerge (http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/2/3216403/android-multi-user-feature-shown-off-developers-video)]












Video :http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OfHWV_-X3a8

[leemajors]

seems like it would be way more useful for schools/tablets than a phone. or work phones.

[lefty]

seems like it would be way more useful for schools/tablets than a phone. or work phones.
Well, for tablets for sure

Nobody should and will use multiple user accounts on his phone

[leemajors]

Apex Launcher adds some Jelly Bean features:

http://lifehacker.com/5932468/apex-launcher-brings-jelly-bean-features-to-ice-cream-sandwich-phones


The new version of the launcher—which is technically in beta—is based on Jelly Bean code, meaning it's got quite a few performance improvements under the hood, and it's smoother than ever. It also has Jelly Bean's automatic widget resizing, so when you place a widget on the home screen, it moves icons out of its way and resizes itself to fit automatically. You can also quickly remove apps and widgets by flinging them to the edge of the home screen, and if you're on Jelly Bean, you'll get a few fancy animations as well.

[lefty]

Apex Launcher adds some Jelly Bean features:

http://lifehacker.com/5932468/apex-launcher-brings-jelly-bean-features-to-ice-cream-sandwich-phones
Good

I have been using Apex Launcher with Jelly Bean Apex Theme; pretty cool

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photox.jbhd&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wa G90b3guamJoZCJd

[TeyshaBlue]

I just flashed the Google Now.apk this morning on my rooted Galaxy Note.

It's running very stable. Very cool app.

Here's the xda thread for the flashable zip if you are so inclined.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856



pPqliPzHYyc

[TeyshaBlue]

If you're rooted, Beats has been ported to ICS.

I've installed it and it works. It's actually pretty sweet.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motioncoding.beats&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

[resistanze]

If you're rooted, Beats has been ported to ICS.

I've installed it and it works. It's actually pretty sweet.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motioncoding.beats&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

:toast nice

[lefty]

My HTC came with Beats :D

[Drachen]

If you're rooted, Beats has been ported to ICS.

I've installed it and it works. It's actually pretty sweet.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motioncoding.beats&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

If you can find a rom/kernel with dolby mobile I would recommend that 100 times and 200 on sunday over beats.

Beats is great compared to nobeats, but Dolby mobile makes beats sound like a can with a string attached. (at least with my 3devo)

[TeyshaBlue]

Haven't seen anything with Dolby mobile anywhere. Is that an HTC add?

[leemajors]

Haven't seen anything with Dolby mobile anywhere. Is that an HTC add?

link in here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742514

[TeyshaBlue]

Rats. Installed the apk and it did nothing.

[TeyshaBlue]

After reading a billion xda threads, it appears that apk only works on HTC devices, specifically the Desire. Double rats!:depressed

[lefty]

SwiftKey or Go keyboard?

[TeyshaBlue]

Wow...I'm getting all flashy and rooty and stuff. Flashing my first custom rom right now. Nervous as a cat.:wow

[anakha]

SwiftKey or Go keyboard?

Swype.

[lefty]

Swype.
Do I have to register on their website to get it or is it better to get the APK ?

[lefty]

Nevermind


Got the installer and APK


Thanks :tu

[leemajors]

Galaxy Note 10.1 review:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-review/

[resistanze]

Galaxy Note 10.1 review:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-review/

Should've released it 6 months ago. It's already behind now.

[Trainwreck2100]

wasn't the original galaxy note behind too?

[leemajors]

Should've released it 6 months ago. It's already behind now.

Not subbing a better screen when they bumped up to quad core is puzzling also

[Drachen]

Not subbing a better screen when they bumped up to quad core is puzzling also

They found out that apple patented 300+ pixel densities

[leemajors]

They found out that apple patented 300+ pixel densities

:lol

[resistanze]

I might pull the trigger on an Asus Transformer Infinity (TF700T). I was consdering a new ultrabook, but for $1100-$1400, I can't justify the cost when my laptop is still going strong after 3 years.

$500 isn't so bad in comparsion...right? Someone say yes.

[leemajors]

try it out for a week, see if you like it. If you do like it you could postpone a new laptop for at least a year or two. the engadget review said the dock was largely unnecessary but better to have it than not.

[resistanze]

Yeah, I'd likely postpone the dock for now - the need for a keyboard isn't high for me (although the battery life and SD card slot is neat). But I'll check out best buy tomorrow if they get any in stock, as they've claimed.

[Venti Quattro]

Bitches please be recommending an Android phone with a qwerty-keypad feature?

God bless Android users.

[Trainwreck2100]

the only one i know that's coming out is the motorola photon q

[Drachen]

the only one i know that's coming out is the motorola photon q

same here. It is coming out on sprint. Manny has the original Motorola Photon and I think he likes it.

[TeyshaBlue]

Bitches please be recommending an Android phone with a qwerty-keypad feature?

God bless Android users.

What carrier?


T-Mobile is getting the new Samsung Blaze/Relay/WTFever

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/samsungs-galaxy-s-blaze-q-now-galaxy-s-relay-4g-1092507

[Trainwreck2100]

nvm

[Drachen]

For anyone looking for a bluetooth keyboard, the one for the HP touchpad is only 21 bucks on amazon now. It is a great keyboard (and doesn't have to be used with the touchpad). Sorry for the hijack, but I didn't want to start a whole new thread for this.

[leemajors]

For anyone looking for a bluetooth keyboard, the one for the HP touchpad is only 21 bucks on amazon now. It is a great keyboard (and doesn't have to be used with the touchpad). Sorry for the hijack, but I didn't want to start a whole new thread for this.

Damn, thanks! I may just snag this for my iPad, looks perfect.

[Drachen]

Damn, thanks! I may just snag this for my iPad, looks perfect.

It is a great keyboard and just sips the batteries. I have the same batteries that I put in there exactly a year ago when I got it.

[leemajors]

Yeah the reviews are great and it will be perfect for my daughter to use at her desk as well. The hp key works just like the function key in macs as well from the comments

[leemajors]

great cheap keyboard, pairs instantly. thanks Drachen! :toast

[Drachen]

great cheap keyboard, pairs instantly. thanks Drachen! :toast

You are welcome. Also, I don't know if you can do this kind of stuff with the ipad, but I know I was able to remap some of the keys (like the hp specific ones) in android.

[leemajors]

You are welcome. Also, I don't know if you can do this kind of stuff with the ipad, but I know I was able to remap some of the keys (like the hp specific ones) in android.

Incidentally, those keys work just like the Apple ones in iOS as well as MacOS. Maybe a tiny nod to those days when HP briefly made iPods :lol

[Drachen]

Incidentally, those keys work just like the Apple ones in iOS as well as MacOS. Maybe a tiny nod to those days when HP briefly made iPods :lol

I think that all the keys do something in android too, but I found that (for example) the cards key didn't do anything as useful as I would have liked it to. I made it the "home" button, but if you are happy without mods, then awesome.

[leemajors]

SkyDrive out for Android:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/microsoft-skydrive-for-android-app-now-available/

[Drachen]

saw that, gonna play with it to see if it has anything that will make it supplant my dropbox.

[leemajors]

I generally sign up for all of the free GB's, but I don't remember if I did SkyDrive

[symple19]

Got a Razor Maxx and am thoroughly pleased. It's especially awesome that I can use it all day without having to recharge, like pretty much everyone else with a high-end phone

[Trainwreck2100]

what did you have before?

[lefty]

I generally sign up for all of the free GB's, but I don't remember if I did SkyDrive

When I bought the HTC 1 S, I got free 23 gig for 2 years (Dropbox)

[symple19]

what did you have before?

Droid Bionic. thing was a brick compared to my RM. A serious upgrade. Considered waiting for the HD but decided the specs weren't really worth the wait.

[Trainwreck2100]

Droid Bionic. thing was a brick compared to my RM. A serious upgrade. Considered waiting for the HD but decided the specs weren't really worth the wait.

did you root it?

[symple19]

did you root it?

nah... I'm not as tech savvy as most in these threads so I didn't want to fuck up the warranty agreement or harm the phone in some way. My RM wasn't too terribly bad as far as bloatware goes, so I haven't seen a need for clearing that stuff out.

[Trainwreck2100]

nah... I'm not as tech savvy as most in these threads so I didn't want to fuck up the warranty agreement or harm the phone in some way. My RM wasn't too terribly bad as far as bloatware goes, so I haven't seen a need for clearing that stuff out.

you gonna root it now? I use my old htc evo 4g as a music player.

[symple19]

you gonna root it now? I use my old htc evo 4g as a music player.

ohhhh, I gotcha. Hadn't really thought about it, tbh. Not a bad idea. It would be fun to mess around with, I suppose.

[Drachen]

ohhhh, I gotcha. Hadn't really thought about it, tbh. Not a bad idea. It would be fun to mess around with, I suppose.

Also (don't know if you need something like this for any reason), but as long as you have a google voice account and wifi, you can use the GrooveIP app and do voip calling through your wifi on your old phone.

[symple19]

:lol... No, don't need it because I have unlimited calls/texts, but that shit is cool nonetheless

I don't post in these threads much because you guys make me feel stupid (except lefty), but they've been very helpful with a few purchase decisions/app knowledge... So thanks :tu

[Drachen]

ah ok, well since I made my google voice number the same as my regular number, I figured that when I replace the ol' evo3d, I will probably make it a music player and a "home phone"

I dont know, as you said, it is a cool thing to be able to do (especially if you are somewhere with bad reception).

[leemajors]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Owners Lose Google Wallet Access:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/14/verizon-galaxy-nexus-lose-google-wallet/

[leemajors]

Razr i benches, first intel Android phone:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/motorolas-razr-i-benchmarks-intel-2ghz-medfield/

[TheMACHINE]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Owners Lose Google Wallet Access:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/14/verizon-galaxy-nexus-lose-google-wallet/

no wonder why i couldnt buy my nexus on my galaxy last night. verizon putting way too much restrictions on Nexus phones

[lefty]

eeeh

Ive never been big on NFC/google wallet anyway

[Drachen]

eeeh

Ive never been big on NFC/google wallet anyway

I got the free 10 bucks from google from my backup phone (nexus s) and I really liked the whole wallet concept for vending machines. They have a few at school and that is pretty convenient since I never carry cash or change. I still can't see myself completely leaving my wallet at home.

[lefty]

I got the free 10 bucks from google from my backup phone (nexus s) and I really liked the whole wallet concept for vending machines. They have a few at school and that is pretty convenient since I never carry cash or change. I still can't see myself completely leaving my wallet at home.
Yeah it's pretty convenient for that, I have to admit :tu

I rarely carry cash/change too, but not every business offers NFC payment methods, otherwise it would be a big yes for me

[resistanze]

.

[Drachen]

.

Poigntant



(for any grammar/spelling police, I misspelled this on purpose)

[resistanze]

lol, that was meant for the other sports forum.

And I am disappoint in the Optimus G. No sd slot? Fuck you.

[lefty]

Google Maps will now show your directions and places history from desktop

posted on Sep 19th 2012 at 6:43pm by Quentyn Kennemer
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Google has announced some nice changes to Google Maps that will make it more convenient for people to locate their most frequently visited places. Google will bring up your directions and places search history from your desktop searches to autocomplete places you might be looking for on mobile.
This is a very much needed feature for yours truly, and I’m amazed it took to so long. You’ll need to be signed in to your Google account with web history enabled for this to work, but the process to do all that is quite fast and easy. Go ahead and try it on your phone, and get Google Maps from the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5nb 29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5hcHBzLm1hcHMiXQ..) if you don’t already have it (for shame). [Google (http://google-latlong.blogspot.kr/2012/09/all-your-google-maps-searches-in-one_9699.html)]

[TheMACHINE]

im force downloading jelly bean now! Cant wait!

[TheMACHINE]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/643874_4798841852239_1551060842_n.jpg

[lefty]

Well I almost got a Nexus

Almost


My phone should get JB in December I guess

[TheMACHINE]

its just the perks of having a Nexus. ;)

[resistanze]

Hasn't JB been out for months? I've been running it on my S2 since August tbh.

[lefty]

its just the perks of having a Nexus. ;)
I know

So when do I get to meet Jen ? :hat

[TheMACHINE]

Hasn't JB been out for months? I've been running it on my S2 since August tbh.

liar! yah its been out but verizon is dumb.

[lefty]

Hasn't JB been out for months? I've been running it on my S2 since August tbh.

Official or cyanongenmod?

[resistanze]

Official or cyanongenmod?

I'm running a CM10 variant. But was referring to JB being released around time of Nexus 7 tbh.

[TheMACHINE]

nexus 7 was out of the box right?

[lefty]

I'm running a CM10 variant. But was referring to JB being released around time of Nexus 7 tbh.
ah ok

nexus 7 was out of the box right?
yup

[Drachen]

the disparity comes from the fact that CDMA is a proprietary technology and it therefore takes longer to get it to verizon and sprint, but verizon is by far the longest taking carrier. (sprint got theirs about a month ago.

[leemajors]

beware this if you have an s2, or apprently s3 using touchwiz:

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/9/25/3403928/samsung-touchwiz-reset-vulnerability

[lefty]

New Nexus device to be based on HTC Droid Incredible X [RUMOR]

posted on Sep 24th 2012 at 10:31am by Kevin Krause
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The HTC Droid Incredible X is expected to launch this fall as the Taiwanese mobile maker’s answer to phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note. A new rumor also has it forming the basis for one of several (http://phandroid.com/2012/05/15/google-to-offer-multiple-android-5-0-nexus-devices-will-sell-direct-to-consumer-through-google-play/) new Nexus devices expected to launch during the holiday season (http://phandroid.com/2012/05/23/google-to-release-5-nexus-devices-on-november-5th-to-celebrate-5-years-of-android-rumor/). It seems likely that Google will shift their Nexus strategy from one new device per year to a selection of devices from several different manufacturers, and HTC’s offering could borrow the 5-inch display and quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro rumored for the Incredible X.
A source claiming to have insider knowledge from within HTC says the fourth-generation Nexus handset will launch with Android 4.1.2, a mild OS update featuring Project Butter improvements and lockscreen enhancements as well as other tweaks and fixes. Other rumored specs include a 12MP camera and 2,500mAh battery. The 5-inch display at 1080p resolution could earn the device the name of Nexus 5, a take on the Nexus 7 moniker.
For now, take this as a rumor flavored with a heavy dose of salt. We have little substantiate any of the above claims.
[via GSMArena (http://blog.gsmarena.com/the-htc-5-phablet-to-be-the-google-nexus-5/)]

[Drachen]

This would probably be my next phone if true.

[lefty]

:cry

HTC One S, One X to get HTC Sense 4+ with Jelly Bean this October

posted on Oct 2nd 2012 at 8:44am by Quentyn Kennemer

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Tucked away neatly in the HTC One X+ press release was word that the HTC One S and the HTC One X would be getting a great software upgrade this month. The company confirmed that Jelly Bean would be headed to these two devices, as well as the latest version of HTC Sense — HTC Sense+, if you haven’t heard.

Sense 4+ will add Tap and Go, which is a feature that allows users to connect their smartphones to a Beats speakers’4 unit simply by tapping it with their phone. It’ll also bring a new version of HTC Watch, as well as a video hub app.

If you’re using a version of the device through a carrier you may be subject to delays as they do further testing and/or evaluation, but those with unlocked devices should be enjoying the device by Halloween.

[leemajors]

http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/15/3648186/ballmer-android-wild-uncontrolled-malware-interview

[Drachen]

http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/15/3648186/ballmer-android-wild-uncontrolled-malware-interview

Well, he should be an expert on OSs that are susceptible to those kinds of things.

[leemajors]

Well, he should be an expert on OSs that are susceptible to those kinds of things.

He really has something against Android, not his first attack :lol

[Drachen]

He really has something against Android, not his first attack :lol

Meh, I like MS and have nothing against them. They are probably mad that it isn't them going head to head with their old rival.

[leemajors]

Meh, I like MS and have nothing against them. They are probably mad that it isn't them going head to head with their old rival.

Ballmer just needs to keep talking, he is pure gold:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTX1e-pMN6E

[lefty]

Bump imho