[Andrex]

I will tell you when will Windows become obsolete. The date Adobe make a tablet version of Photoshop that's as function as the desktop version, it's exactly the date desktop OS is decleared death.

The cool part is they could do that right now if they wanted. Android provides app makers all the power to make desktop-class apps if they want (unlike iOS and WP which are sandboxed* to hell and back.) Only a matter of time IMO.

*Android is sandboxed to, but not to the detriment of developers.

[gcubed]

I dont see it on the store yet.

supposed to be within the next few weeks, got to play with it at the show.

[SimleuqiR]

The cool part is they could do that right now if they wanted. Android provides app makers all the power to make desktop-class apps if they want (unlike iOS and WP which are sandboxed* to hell and back.) Only a matter of time IMO. *Android is sandboxed to, but not to the detriment of developers.

I keep hearing about the "joys" of developing for iOS, and how Android is a pain in the butt to develop for. For example, on yesterdays Tech News Today they briefly talked about it:

http://twit.tv/show/tech-news-today/505

Edit: could be Fridays episode: http://twit.tv/show/tech-news-today/504

I can't speak from experience since I'm not a developers. But it seems this is the consensus every time this topic comes up.

[Andrex]

Edit- Ah that was indeed posted before the downtime. Heh.

[shinshoryuken]

A new screen comparison article for the GSIII..

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Scree...tition_id30435

I was skeptical on the other article that says that pentile didn't matter...

but dammit Negri electronics will only have the blue 16g available next week =(

I want white and 64g......at least the rep of Negri stated that a price drop will probably happen 10 days after release...

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Is there a way to download podcasts in the google play store? I'm just curious if it's possible like on the iPod/iphone where I could download a german news podcasts or if I have to download from elsewhere to get it.

[Zeppu]

Did I miss something? Is there a better way around territory restrictions than market enabler? I've been relying on it to let me buy Japanese apps while on a U.S. carrier. I guess I could take out the SIM and run a wi-if connection through a VPN but that's more of a hassle than rooting.

Actually, no, not really. But back in the day the market was offered in, like, 5 countries and no one else could get any paid apps. Now there still are some restrictions but not even close to, say, two years ago.

[The Faceless Master]

What do you think about Ubuntu? The Rom I tried out fucked up the usb filesystem access. Kies Air wouldn't work either. Even the file explorer tool from the Android sdk wasn't doing the trick. Dropbox and WiFi is too slow for transferring files :/ That's one feature I miss from the Galaxy Tab — hot swappable microsd cards. I hate having to reboot. That's why I prefer external battery backs to swapping batteries. That's the other thing I miss form the Galaxy Tab was the battery life — the Galaxy Tab 7.7 could go 2 days on a charge. The Galaxy Note gets about a day (the iPhone 4S was 3/4s of a day and the Galaxy Nexus was about 2/3s to half a day)... Anyway I switched back to the Samsung ICS. Root access is enough for my needs for now. So yeah, to follow up on Tino's comments, what the community needs to replace, or serve as starter before, xda forums is a: 1) a blog, review site, wiki or even a freaking google docs spreadsheet that just lists each ROM, their features and where to find them. 2) a site with installation instructions and videos for each of the popular ROMs. That would take care of 90% of the problems that power users and noobs have with xda.

the problem is there is a very (VERY) low number of people who know what they're doing that also give enough of a shit to help noobs by METICULOUSLY detailing everything

because there are already 1) and 2) on XDA (and Youtube via XDA), and while 2) seems to be taking off recently, 1) is pretty stagnant

it all depends on the sub-community around a specific device, manufacturer and/or carrier. for example, with Samsung Sprint phones, there's a guy, QBKing77, who does tons of helpful videos and the posters in the subforum in general aren't douchebags.

[Submarino Conversível]

Hey guys, just got a Nexus and would like to know the best app for monitoring calls/minutes usage.

ICS only monitors the data, right?

Anyone know an app that can control your desktop remotely? I'm going to download something on Steam and want to shut off my laptop when it's finished while I'm out.

I find the best one to be Team Viewer

[DarkFlow]

Hey guys, just got a Nexus and would like to know the best app for monitoring calls/minutes usage. ICS only monitors the data, right? I find the best one to be Team Viewer

Well I'm not sure if your post or pre paid but I use this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...sd.widget.lite
It works pretty well for data on t mobile idk how well it works for others.

[Divvy]

Galaxy Note 10.1 getting a stylus slot:




For those keeping score at home, this thing supposedly has:

Quad Core Exynos
New beefy GPu
possibly high-rez screen?

This thing is going to be amazing if it ever comes out.

[Copernicus]

I don't think anyone has mentioned it, but Sketchbook Pro added stylus pressure sensitivity support in the past week.

[Divvy]

I don't think anyone has mentioned it, but Sketchbook Pro added stylus pressure sensitivity support in the past week.

Wuh? It's had it for months.

[Copernicus]

Wuh? It's had it for months.

Really? I just saw it pop up the other day on the update list. huh.

[Divvy]

Really? I just saw it pop up the other day on the update list. huh.

Strange, been using it on my thinkpad since october at least.

[Copernicus]

Oh I guess it just got added to the mobile one. I guess its been in the pro all along.

[Unknown Soldier]

Galaxy Note 10.1 getting a stylus slot: For those keeping score at home, this thing supposedly has: Quad Core Exynos New beefy GPu possibly high-rez screen? This thing is going to be amazing if it ever comes out.

The funny thing is, after having had an HP Touchpad since the fire sale last year, I can't fathom why anybody would want a 16:9 aspect ratio on a tablet. This is something Apple got right on Day 1 with the iPad and it's 4:3 aspect. All the Android tablets with 16:9 aspect make me want to retch.

[Divvy]

The funny thing is, after having had an HP Touchpad since the fire sale last year, I can't fathom why anybody would want a 16:9 aspect ratio on a tablet. This is something Apple got right on Day 1 with the iPad and it's 4:3 aspect. All the Android tablets with 16:9 aspect make me want to retch.

Can't speak for everyone, but I'm using mine for art. 16:10 works perfectly for me since most of my work is done in that aspect ratio. I also don't have any problems using it for anything else like reading stuff online or holding it unlike some of you drama queens.

[Good Job Bob]

The funny thing is, after having had an HP Touchpad since the fire sale last year, I can't fathom why anybody would want a 16:9 aspect ratio on a tablet. This is something Apple got right on Day 1 with the iPad and it's 4:3 aspect. All the Android tablets with 16:9 aspect make me want to retch.

Gotta watch them movies & TV shows on my 10" screen without black bars, yo.

[Copernicus]

I just saw a Honeycomb tablet interface in an anti Obama ad. Lol

[Husker86]

The funny thing is, after having had an HP Touchpad since the fire sale last year, I can't fathom why anybody would want a 16:9 aspect ratio on a tablet. This is something Apple got right on Day 1 with the iPad and it's 4:3 aspect. All the Android tablets with 16:9 aspect make me want to retch.

I had a Galaxy Tab 10.1 for a while and now back to iPad with the new iPad and I agree. I prefer to use tablets in portrait but I always used the Tab in landscape because it was really the only comfortable way. I watch movies and shows on my tablet but they don't make up the majority of what I do. Even with black bars, it isn't too big of an annoyance.

[OriginalThinking]

I keep hearing about the "joys" of developing for iOS, and how Android is a pain in the butt to develop for. For example, on yesterdays Tech News Today they briefly talked about it: http://twit.tv/show/tech-news-today/505 Edit: could be Fridays episode: http://twit.tv/show/tech-news-today/504 I can't speak from experience since I'm not a developers. But it seems this is the consensus every time this topic comes up.

I think part of it is playing into pre existing bias. Confirmation bias. Don't get me wrong, I think until this year developing for Android definitely need improvements in support - 3 things have happened since then - Ice Cream Sandwich, X86 GPU acceleration support in the emulator (meaning it
actually is useful now, not the laggy 5fps mess it was before) and the Android style guidelines. There is definitely room for improvement however and Google needs to improve the market much further, so that devs have a greater chance of people stumbling upon their apps. In particular I'd like to see advanced search options where I can really drill down on the detail that I'm looking for and also social, maybe a column for what your friends have +1'd etc etc. And frankly when it comes to the tablet space they are going to have to do something and quickly.

[DrFunk]

beware, they will snap off and leave themselves inside the Note:

so surgery is required:


but luckily, it lives again!


the bastard in question:

[funkystudent]

Got this weird glitch happening with my nexus s.


It doesn't show a charging indicator when its charging.

I can go all they way into settings - battery and it says its charging but nothing on the main screen.


Tried turning off and on and taking the battery out for a few minutes.

I guess Ill just let the battery run dead and see if that does anything.


No other problems with the battery, it lasts as long as it normally has so I guess its a software thing.

[Greyface]

Can't speak for everyone, but I'm using mine for art. 16:10 works perfectly for me since most of my work is done in that aspect ratio. I also don't have any problems using it for anything else like reading stuff online or holding it unlike some of you drama queens.

Yeah the Galaxy Tab 7.7 has the 16:10 aspect ratio and it was much better than I imagined. It's like a sheet of paper really; it was good for reading in portrait.

Galaxy Note 10.1 getting a stylus slot: http://i.imgur.com/PDUKA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/w7q3d.jpg For those keeping score at home, this thing supposedly has: Quad Core Exynos New beefy GPu possibly high-rez screen? This thing is going to be amazing if it ever comes out.

Keeps getting better and better! I never understood why HTC and Lenovo sold android tablets with the pen support as a selling point then forced the customer to buy it separately. Samsung is wise not to make the same mistake.

Does that included pen have the eraser at the end though? It boggles my mind that Samsung didn't include one for the s-pen on the Galaxy note but it was probably so it could fit in a small slot on the body. The erasers on all the tablet pc pens work on the Galaxy Note so the feature is there... The earlier previews showed the Galaxy NOte 10.1 s-pen with an eraser but this one looks different.

[The Faceless Master]

Bluetooth Special Interest Group Product Details

SGH-I747M - AT&T

SGH-T999V - T-Mobile

SCH-I535 - Verizon

SPH-L710 - Sprint

everyone gets the next galaxy!

[brotkasten]

The Verge: Sony Xperia P review

Wrap-up Were it endowed with Android 4.0 the Xperia P would be a true competitor The Sony Xperia P is a solid mid-range smartphone, and were it endowed with Android 4.0, it would be a true competitor. Its obvious rivals are both the HTC One V and One S, along with LG's new L-Style L7. It outperforms the One V and L7 in day-to-day use and bests all three with its far superior screen and camera. However, the fact remains that the Xperia P is priced within striking distance of the One S. For around $100 more the One S delivers a tried-and-tested Ice Cream Sandwich experience as well as one of the best processors money can buy. If you don’t require the One S’ power and the promise of an upcoming update is enough for you, there's very little that would stop me recommending the Xperia P. Sony just has to keep the price down and put Android 4.0 on it, fast. 7.3 Verge Score Good Stuff Rock-solid build WhiteMagic display is a revelation high-quality camera Bad Stuff Outdated Android 2.3 OS Too much unwanted software so-so gaming performance

I really like the design. Shame about the OS, though.

[Ecto311]

Anyone else have the att one x and able to connect it to a usb stick or adapter for extra storage?

[Copernicus]

Devs salty CM doesn't give up everything when they want it.

The egocentric decisions of the CM team - why hurt independent devs and the community

This post is on XDA, lawl

[tino]

This is hilarious. Have you guys seen this. This is better than G4.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=dLxRRscFLjs

[brotkasten]

Devs salty CM doesn't give up everything when they want it. The egocentric decisions of the CM team - why hurt independent devs and the community This post is on XDA, lawl

I don't get the drama. I thought Android was all about diversity?

[thespot84]

This is hilarious. Have you guys seen this. This is better than G4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=dLxRRscFLjs

it's like jennamarbles reviewing android apps. I like her but she seems to be trying to too hard.

[SimleuqiR]

This is hilarious. Have you guys seen this. This is better than G4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=dLxRRscFLjs

Sassibob? Yeah. I love watching her videos (on mute). She's eye candy.

[The Faceless Master]

Devs salty CM doesn't give up everything when they want it. The egocentric decisions of the CM team - why hurt independent devs and the community This post is on XDA, lawl

why don't they just not release their kernel source changes then?

OH WAIT IT IS GPL CODE

[BootlegSnackz]

Anyone else have the att one x and able to connect it to a usb stick or adapter for extra storage?

Wait can you do this on phones?

I know its in the API for tablets...but I never thought about trying it on a phone...

It wouldn't be super useful...as I still tend to want my memory all on the phone without the need for extra anything sticking out of it...

I need to return this One X...

Need to install the the stock RUU...

I'm addicted to this screen...but the gs3 won't be so bad...somebody help push me off this ledge...I need all the other hardware features of the s3...I really do...should just install that ruu and return it today w/o thinking about it.

64+64gb
Bigger removble battery w/ s4 batt. Performance
Wolfson dac
It better have an unlocked bootloader lol

Help me GAF :(

[FireCloud]

Oracle v Google: Jury finds No Patent Infringement

Glad that is over (I hope).

Bluetooth Special Interest Group Product Details SGH-I747M - AT&T SGH-T999V - T-Mobile SCH-I535 - Verizon SPH-L710 - Sprint everyone gets the next galaxy!

Thanks for that info. I'm really considering upgrading to the SIII on Verizon this summer.

Unlike many, I've had a good experience with my Droid X but I think I'm ready for some LTE lovin'.

[Jayayess1190]

Google to release 5 Nexus devices on November 5th to celebrate Android’s 5th birthday

Last week we reported that Google would offer five Nexus devices later this year and sell them directly out of the Play Store. Well, a reliable source just told us that we can expect to see them on November 5th. Why November 5th? It just so happens it’s Android’s 5th Birthday. Now you can clearly see why they plan on offering five devices. Right now it’s a little unclear if they will actually be released or unveiled on November 5th. Last year the Galaxy Nexus was unveiled on October 18 (originally scheduled for October 11), and released overseas in mid November. The timing makes perfect sense so definitely mark your calendars for Monday, November 5, 2012 for a very big day indeed.

Jelly Bean is going to be amazing!

[Copernicus]

Google to release 5 Nexus devices on November 5th to celebrate Android’s 5th birthday

Sweet merciful jeebus.

Tablet, Phone, TV, Glass, Car

Make it so.

[Zeppu]

Google to release 5 Nexus devices on November 5th to celebrate Android’s 5th birthday

All running JellyBean 5.0 or bust.

[Toki767]

What is Jelly Bean even supposed to have?

[Zeppu]

What is Jelly Bean even supposed to have?

My guess is we'll know 27-29 June

[Copernicus]

What is Jelly Bean even supposed to have?

I'm hoping windows management for bigger screens, and fleshed out content manager. Which might happen since they are getting in bed with Intel and we know Intel will keep chasing the laptop market.

[tino]

Google to release 5 Nexus devices on November 5th to celebrate Android’s 5th birthday Jelly Bean is going to be amazing!

Looks like google is not f-ing around. They finally realize Android is their 2nd most important product after search.

[SimleuqiR]

Google to release 5 Nexus devices on November 5th to celebrate Android’s 5th birthday Jelly Bean is going to be amazing!

Remember, remember, the 5th of November?

[shinshoryuken]

Looks like google is not f-ing around. They finally realize Android is their 2nd most important product after search.

The world barely knew ICS....

[SimleuqiR]

The world barely knew ICS....

The world barely knows Vanilla Android...so, nothing has changed?

[Copernicus]

I heard my carrier was going to send me some gingerbread cookies, but I never got them. =(

Should I renew again or add a hotspot?

[Husker86]

The Verge: Sony Xperia P review [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/81FbI.png[/IMG I really like the design. Shame about the OS, though.

Uggh, that bottom bezel is sooo huge.

I heard my carrier was going to send me some gingerbread cookies, but I never got them. =( Should I renew again or add a hotspot?

Why add a hotspot?

[Copernicus]

Why add a hotspot?

Cookies are better warm, maybe I need a hotspot to keep them warm and that's why I'm not eligible.

[basic_element]

Uggh, that bottom bezel is sooo huge.

Imagine if they added on screen buttons! Oops, it's only 2.3