[Circle T]

GSM doesn't work on Sprint though, and there is no way that I am giving up my SERO Plan!

Um....

The initial poster was talking about AT&T usage, so T-Mobile compatibility is irrelevant. If benchmarks are important to you, and that phone produces high scores, then it would seem prudent to give it a look. As I said, though, the initial discussion was simply about the AT&T One X and its performance in relation to the GSIII. Since only one of those devices is real as of yet (and not yet available), we'll have to wait a bit to see which is the better performing device. Once the One X (S4), GSIII, and Ascend are available, you can make your own judgement on how their benchmarks factor in your purchase decision.

Simply a discussion about devices on AT&T. Nothing more.

[Good Job Bob]

The HTC One X is now officially the best Android phone!

[DXPett1]

The HTC One X is now officially the best Android phone!

with no functioning camera...

[gcubed]

Yea I'm still of the opinion that ROMs are overrated for new phones. They are good to keep phones alive longer but they are rarely fully functional and often have trade offs (stability)

[Copernicus]

Yea I'm still of the opinion that ROMs are overrated for new phones. They are good to keep phones alive longer but they are rarely fully functional and often have trade offs (stability)

Only true for non aosp devices.

Stability is phenomenal from aosp based builds except for the N1.

[gcubed]

Only true for non aosp devices. Stability is phenomenal from aosp based builds except for the N1.

So that's all but 2 phones.

[Copernicus]

So that's all but 2 phones.

Technically....8 devices.

[Ollie Pooch]

I'm loving this Xperia S but have a few questions...

Sure it's something totally obvious but how do i get texts to show on the lock screen? When I get an alert for emails/texts it blinks the notification LED but if i hit the power button to show the lock screen, all it shows is the 'slide to unlock' but doesn't show any notifications until I get to the home screen. I'm using Go SMS Pro as my sms app.

Do I need a new lock screen or launcher or something?

[Ashhong]

I'm loving this Xperia S but have a few questions... Sure it's something totally obvious but how do i get texts to show on the lock screen? When I get an alert for emails/texts it blinks the notification LED but if i hit the power button to show the lock screen, all it shows is the 'slide to unlock' but doesn't show any notifications until I get to the home screen. I'm using Go SMS Pro as my sms app. Do I need a new lock screen or launcher or something?

Gingerbread right? Do you get popups if you are using the phone and you get a text? If not, hit menu on the main GO SMS screen and go to settings. Go into Default Notification Settings and play around with the notification popup settings.

[Ollie Pooch]

Gingerbread right? Do you get popups if you are using the phone and you get a text? If not, hit menu on the main GO SMS screen and go to settings. Go into Default Notification Settings and play around with the notification popup settings.

Yep Gingerbread - I get the popups if i'm using the phone, but there's no popup on the lock screen if I get a text when the phone is locked. Will fiddle around with those settings though, thanks :)

[DrFunk]

I'm loving this Xperia S but have a few questions... Sure it's something totally obvious but how do i get texts to show on the lock screen? When I get an alert for emails/texts it blinks the notification LED but if i hit the power button to show the lock screen, all it shows is the 'slide to unlock' but doesn't show any notifications until I get to the home screen. I'm using Go SMS Pro as my sms app. Do I need a new lock screen or launcher or something?

Go to Settings -> Display -> Lock Screen Settings -> Notifications

and there you go

[NomarTyme]

Fucking Sprint should have released the EVO 4g LTE right now, freaking slow mofos. Ugh.... 19 more days.

[Ollie Pooch]

Go to Settings -> Display -> Lock Screen Settings -> Notifications and there you go

Yeah those are all ticked but still not showing up... :(

[RevoDS]

Yea I'm still of the opinion that ROMs are overrated for new phones. They are good to keep phones alive longer but they are rarely fully functional and often have trade offs (stability)

It depends. Most popular phones have a few ROMs either based on the original firmware or on a relatively similar device, which simply improve on the original one.

For example, I'm an HTC Desire Z owner, and the best ROMs I've used are HTC Sensation-based, such as Virtuous Unity. They are in virtually every way better than the original firmware.

But of course, the further you get, with AOSP-based ROMs in particular, I completely agree with you: they're usually pretty bad. I'm running an ICS ROM right now, and things are really not that peachy, with bugs virtually everywhere.

The community has done a great job keeping the device up to date after HTC dropped support early, but it's just not cutting it anymore.

I've loved my Desire Z, it's an amazing little device, but the support just isn't there anymore, even from the community. I'm starting to get that upgrade itch.

And this time around, there doesn't seem to be any Android device that really stands out. Back when I got it, I literally fell in love with the DZ, looking at every review, every little detail I could find for about 2 months before pulling the trigger. I just knew it was the one I wanted, and it's the one that lured me away from getting an iPhone. The Atrix back then was also quite innovative and a really good device. I know it's time for me to upgrade, but there's no Android phone that makes me want to upgrade (I've never been a fan of Samsung's phones, despite knowing that objectively they're pretty much unbeatable).

It's like a sea of phones with slightly different interfaces and technical details, but there isn't any that stands out to me. Am I the only one feeling this way about the current crop?

[Jayayess1190]

Reader mode coming to Firefox Mobile

[Fox318]

Reader mode coming to Firefox Mobile

I might give Firefox a try just for that feature alone.

[Schlep]

Fucking Sprint should have released the EVO 4g LTE right now, freaking slow mofos. Ugh.... 19 more days.

I'm really enjoying the Galaxy Nexus. I know some people are waiting on the Evo, it's just hard to see why for me.

[NomarTyme]

I'm really enjoying the Galaxy Nexus. I know some people are waiting on the Evo, it's just hard to see why for me.

I would have bought the Nexus but this is oh so close, and I like HTC phones.....

[Jayayess1190]

I might give Firefox a try just for that feature alone.

Am posting from the latest Nightly and it is so much better than when I last tried it. Much more stable and faster. Haven't had a crash or seen checker boarding. Still some issues but I can actually use it now.

[MarkMclovin]

Do we know if the GS3 will come with an LED notification light?

[kinggroin]

So that's all but 2 phones.

Coincidentally, the two best phones. Heh

[Doopliss]

Am posting from the latest Nightly and it is so much better than when I last tried it. Much more stable and faster. Haven't had a crash or seen checker boarding. Still some issues but I can actually use it now.

Scrolling is mostly really good now on my GS2, although on The Verge (and I assume other complex sites) when you stop scrolling you get a low-res image of the site and it can take a couple of seconds for the real thing to load in. But that solution is so much better than checkerboarding or empty white space (I'm looking at you, Chrome Beta for Android).

I'm not a fan of the UI though. It looks ok on the start screen, but anywhere else that bar looks awful, wedged between the page and the status bar. Wish they'd kept the idea of the side bars when they did the rebuild.

[ep85]

Do we know if the GS3 will come with an LED notification light?

If history repeats itself the Sprint variation will have an LED notification light, all others nope.

[DrFunk]

So far Samsung has been keeping its next flagship under wraps quite successfully. We've only seen blurry shots of the externals and supposedly, those are not even the final designs. Props to Samsung for their success so far, but could this be the first serious leak of the handset? What we have on our hands today is an image that looks a lot like what the Samsung Galaxy S3 is supposed to look like, judging by some of the more substantial leaks from the past. Now this photo didn't come with any extra info on the handset, but the leaked specifications for the device so far detail a 4.6 or 4.8-inch SuperAMOLED screen of 720p resolution, Samsung's latest quad-core Exynos chipset, and an 8 or 12 megapixel camera to go with those. There should also be an extra beefier battery to make the phone last a bit longer. Now as usual, take this thing with a pinch of salt. But our guess is leaks won't get any better than this before the official announcement. Even if it's some user-land fan art, we still appreciate the effort and it's a job nicely done. Thanks for the tip, Ali. Update: Thanks to the same tipster, we now have another shot, which shows the textured back on the S3. Looks as good as legit to us. Notice, however, the model inscription uses the Roman numerals again, just as we thought they'll finally be transitioning to regular ones.

http://www.gsmarena.com/this_looks_l...-news-4181.php

[The Faceless Master]

If history repeats itself the Sprint variation will have an LED notification light, all others nope.

c'mon BASED SPRINT!!! HAVE A HWKB!!! YOU BROUGHT BACK THE KICKSTAND ON THE EVO!

[SimleuqiR]

130mm? Shorter than the GN? With a bigger screen. Boner time.

Something, something, five inches long...

http://st.gsmarena.com/vv//newsimg/1...s-shot/big.jpg Update: Thanks to the same tipster, we now have another shot, which shows the textured back on the S3. Looks as good as legit to us. Notice, however, the model inscription uses the Roman numerals again, just as we thought they'll finally be transitioning to regular ones. http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/12...marena_002.jpg http://www.gsmarena.com/this_looks_l...-news-4181.php

If it's anything like the Tuna it's going to slip off your fingers rather easily. That texture shit doesn't work.

[zbeeb]

is it just me or it that shot of the back of the phone show the top to not be as curvy as the renders make out to be?

[SimleuqiR]

is it just me or it that shot of the back of the phone show the top to not be as curvy as the renders make out to be?

Never forget.

[zbeeb]

Never forget.

dat curve!

Though it really reminds me of the top of the samsung wave phones. I don't particularly like it :\

[ep85]

c'mon BASED SPRINT!!! HAVE A HWKB!!! YOU BROUGHT BACK THE KICKSTAND ON THE EVO!

Hwkb are archaic. Samsung is the only OEM that has denied sprint of their kickstand. Third times the charm.

[Naked Snake]

Noob question: I just started using Android recently (ICS on HP Toupad) and I love it. But there is one thing I'm not sure about and that is how do I close apps? Most apps don't have an Exit menu option, so do they close automatically when I click the Home button? Do I need to swipe them off from the Recent Apps list or what?

Is there an Android 101 guide I can read/watch?

[The Faceless Master]

Noob question: I just started using Android recently (ICS on HP Toupad) and I love it. But there is one thing I'm not sure about and that is how do I close apps? Most apps don't have an Exit menu option, so do they close automatically when I click the Home button? Do I need to swipe them off from the Recent Apps list or what? Is there an Android 101 guide I can read/watch?

typically, pressing the Home button leaves apps open, while pressing the Back button closes them. you don't have to worry about closing apps if you don't want to though, Android has memory management that clears apps out to make room for other apps when necessary.

[Sarcasm]

Why has my wife's old sensation (not the xl) has gotten the 4.0 upgrade and my international note hasn't? Both bought in Taiwan.

[Copernicus]

Like the monster mentioned you don't really have to worry about closing apps. Those apps that require closing usually have a close option somewhere in their menus.

The other thing you can do to manually dismiss them from memory is to swipe them left or right from the recent apps popup.

This is pretty broad overview of ics:
http://www.android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/

[J Tourettes]

Just heard back from the repair centre. I need a new screen (£150) and a new motherboard (£200) for my toilet diving Samsung GS2. No way I'm paying that so am in the market for a new phone.

Tempted by the Nokia Lumia 710 as it's only £140 st the moment on PAYG. The Xperia S is tempting me to spend too much.

[yogloo]

Why has my wife's old sensation (not the xl) has gotten the 4.0 upgrade and my international note hasn't? Both bought in Taiwan.

Because samsung are assholes. :(
Your upgrade to ICS will be mindblowing. I tried out the leak and I can never go back to gingerbread even though the leak is very buggy.

[Ashhong]

Something, something, five inches long... If it's anything like the Tuna it's going to slip off your fingers rather easily. That texture shit doesn't work.

Looks like the same back as the GS2.

[The Faceless Master]

AT&T HTC One X vs Tegra 3 One X (Benchmarks)

[Cipherr]

AT&T HTC One X vs Tegra 3 One X (Benchmarks)

S4 showing up and looking a lot better than I expected. Gives me greaaaaat sighs of relief for the US carrier bound flagships.

[BootlegSnackz]

S4 showing up and looking a lot better than I expected. Gives me greaaaaat sighs of relief for the US carrier bound flagships.

Think I may ultimately end up grabbing the white one X...but im still waiting until 5/3 to see what Samsung has up their sleeve...

If the design of the Samsung is not impressive...One X it is. Everything else is just too close

[freshair]

Thinking about picking up a used Sensation 4G.

Anyone have experiences with this?

Was thinking about getting the One S with my upgrade, but I'm ~saving it (lol) for next Nexus (??) in the fall or possibly the rumored iphone 5 for tmobile.

Anywayyyys, that's why I'm picking up a slighter older device.

Was debating between this and the Nexus S, and I plan on rooting and flashing, so "pure google" isn't a selling point to me.


I'm temporarily abandoning the Windows Phone boat.

[DMeisterJ]

AT&T HTC One X vs Tegra 3 One X (Benchmarks)

Dat S4.

Goes to show that # of cores doesn't matter much.

[Toki767]

Why does the AT&T One X look so much bigger? I thought the only thing different was the processor.

[Copernicus]

Why does the AT&T One X look so much bigger? I thought the only thing different was the processor.

Qualcomm makes HUGE socs.

(the left one is angled up and the right is laying flat.)

[Toki767]

Qualcomm makes HUGE socs. (the left one is angled up and the right is laying flat.)

That explains it. I was starting to wonder how I'd be able to manage such a seemingly huge phone lol

[Futureman]

anyone have any experience with Verizon letting them use their early upgrade a little early? My early upgrade is due June 7th.

[gcubed]

Thinking about picking up a used Sensation 4G. Anyone have experiences with this? Was thinking about getting the One S with my upgrade, but I'm ~saving it (lol) for next Nexus (??) in the fall or possibly the rumored iphone 5 for tmobile. Anywayyyys, that's why I'm picking up a slighter older device. Was debating between this and the Nexus S, and I plan on rooting and flashing, so "pure google" isn't a selling point to me. I'm temporarily abandoning the Windows Phone boat.

the quality and reliability of your ROMs are going to be better with a nexus S

[DrFunk]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...AndroidBattery

[The Faceless Master]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...AndroidBattery

i don't 'get' battery widgets... but that one is pretty nice!

[Copernicus]

i don't 'get' battery widgets... but that one is pretty nice!

The only battery widget that matters: