This is a bit old as it came out last week but HTC has said they are looking to make less devices to try and find that special device. Motorola has also said they are planning to do this. This just leaves Samsung as the only other major Android manufacture who goes overboard on Android releases. Overall do you think this is a smart move for not just HTC but handset manufactures in general? If you take Motorola over the past couple months they released the Razr, Razr MAXX and then the Razr...
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The US Copyright Office in 2010, stated Jailbreaking iOS devices is legal. Now this exemption is running out. I would like to hear what you think about rooting or jailbreaking. I'm doing some research of my own and want any information, whether you oppose Jailbreaking/Rooting or you're in favor, I want to know. Please be as detailed as possible when replying, so that your comment is not misconstrued.
This is pretty big news for Google and hopefully one more step closer in providing a more unified UX/UI on Android. As it stands now when manufactures put out their phones they can force apps to use their customized skin. By requiring that they keep Holo intact on the phone this will allow for app developers to choose between the Holo theme or letting the skin take over when users launch their apps.
How do you feel about this and if you're an Android user are you excited for the change?
Will You Be Getting An Upgrade? It seems that most of Google's installed base is stuck on versions of Android more than a year old, and few will get updates on devices more than a year old, even if they are still under contract. "Blogger Michael Degusta revealed in October that 45 percent of Google's installed base of active Android users were stuck using software released in the middle of 2010. That's because handset makers like Samsung, HTC, Motorola and others do not make those updates...
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I've just got the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. It's stunning! I'm surprised just how great is it (certainly compared to my old HTC Desire Z). The specs don't, though lie the S2 is the better phone but, for me, it looks butt ugly (too square I think). It also doesn't have ICS yet (though I'm sure it's only a matter of time). But is the S2 the best phone out there overall? The specs suggest so, it beats everything bar iPhone 4S's screen resolution from what I can see. It's a shame it's a little boxy....
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As a loyal Zune Pass subscriber and a Zune 120 owner I was a little upset when Microsoft announced that they would no longer be producing Zune hardware. I understand why they are doing it they are way behind in the smartphone race, however I just don’t see why they would abandon music fans like this. No matter what you say until a Windows Phone 7 device has a battery that can last as long as a dedicated music player can those of us who listen to music a great deal and don’t want to be stuck...
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judgement, but... ... do Samsung not have a single original thought in their collective heads? Right down to the ribbon-handled 'boutique' style bag that you get the notebook in, this is about as blatant a ripoff of the first-gen Air as it gets. Why would you, as a company with some degree of self-identity and a significant R&D spend, take cues from the (admittedly very successful, given the nature of most people) most 'style without substance' company out there? Bah humbug.
Even while I wasn't actively using it it was still constantly downloading in the background. I still had more than 50% battery when I got on the plane that night. I watched videos on the flight home and it was still over 30% early the next morning. Truly an all day device.
The speed is great and the battery lasts through a heavy day's use. Camera, etc, etc, is all great. My only complaint is the construction. Not the durability concerns that others have expressed (the phone is rigid and there is no creaking, I think it could take some drops without worry. My complaint is that by using slick plastic combined with the tiny thickness means it can be a little tough sometimes to get a solid grip on the phone on your first try. Luckily I had a cheap gel case from...
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I have AT&T with a grandfathered unlimited data plan but prefer Verizon's performance. I am using an iphone 3gs. Itunes frakked my music collection and I hate it. I need Exchange support, though we do have a BES in house. Security is the most important. Had a BB curve a couple of years ago it was SOOOooo Slow and I had to pull the battery so often, I installed the battery puller app.
I accidentally put a number on a blacklist I think, and now all incoming text messages from that number go silently to the SPAM folder. How can I make this number work normal again ?
I can't find how to remove it and don't even know how I added it there...
This is no android phone, it's a samsung proprietary OS and the phone has dual SIM.
I wanted to buy myself an iPhone, but then I saw the advert. of Samsung Galaxy Nexus on the tv and I started wondering wich phone is better? I know they are hardly comparable because of the different OS they are using. But wich of the phones would you prefer to have or already have?
I'm really torn between these two devices. I love the both of them and the features they offer. One thing is itching at me though, do I want the Galaxy S II so I can tinker with it? I'm really not sure. So put yourself in my position, with love of both of the devices with a focus on tinkering, WP7's fluid UI and Music player and Android's accessibility on Linux [it's what I boot into most days, but I do have Windows for gaming and such]. While I know a bit about Android right now, I've really...
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I'm looking for a laptop. But here's what I'm looking for: These are a must: NFC DLNA Bluetooth at least 1 USB 3.0 port but must have at least 2 usb ports An HDMI port (In and out if possible touch screen (possibly a convertible laptop) and a camera (for video chat. i don't plan on sing this for photography. it looks stupid) Can't be over 14 in in width, High-Res Display. Optical drive not necessary. looking for a thin laptop. Core i5 or i7 cpu, max out ram at 8 GB (can't sit pretty t 4 gb or ram) 1 gb...
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I'm due for a new phone and I was immediately drawn to the Galaxy Nexus when it was announced, but the more I learn about the Rezound, the more appealing it sounds. What are your thoughts, gdgt?
I been playing with mine a lot so it's hard to gauge but I seem to get less than 24 hours with it. Without battery saver on, how long does your Focus S last?
[I would prefer an Android-based tablet since I'm already familiar with that platform.]
By "best tablet" I mean, which is the most reliable and intuitive device for running PowerPoint? What about connecting the tablet to a projector? Do they all have mini HDMI? Of course I wouldn't be designing the presentations on the tablet, simply running them.
Apple Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call During the September and December quarters, we executed long-term supply agreements with three vendors through which we expect to spend a total of approximately $3.9 billion in inventory component prepayments and capital expenditures over a two-year period. We made approximately $650 million in payments under these agreements in the December quarter, and anticipate making $1.05 billion in payments in the March quarter
Think about it... the phone probably has a hard plastic bezel. Combined with a curved display, I would imagine its virtually impossible for the glass to make direct contact with a flat surface. Sure, with enough force the energy can transfer to the glass a number of ways to shatter it. But I'm thinking the display is probably protected from MOST everyday falls. Thoughts? How does this theory pan out with the Nexus S? PS: I'm only interested in discussing shatter from everyday drops. I'm sure we're...
Samsung and Google decide to postpone the new product announcement at CTIA Fall. they say "it is just not the right time to announce a new product".
Is it because they are cooking something competitive due the state of the market (a new iPhone in the neighborhood) or they are just being respectful due to the death of Steve Jobs?
Maybe I'm just being lazy and I'm getting carried away with conspiracy theories. Whats on your mind?
There seems to be new trend among some manufacturers of (Android smartphones) omitting the notification LED. Particularly Samsung (ie. the Galaxy S II and the Nexus S) seems to have done away with them entirely it seems. I had the HTC Nexus One and I loved how the phone had the lighted trackball which could be used for missed call/message indications. Along with the trackball there was a charging LED indicator at the top of the screen which was handy as well.
