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-Pyromaniac- · (10-18-2011, 07:50 PM)

So obvious it's the bold 9900.

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 07:51 PM)

Pretty sure that's a Blackberry Bold 9900.

Jtwo · (10-18-2011, 08:07 PM)

So is Engadget not doing a liveblog? I can't find their link, I was gonna finish off that section in the OP.

rabhw · (10-18-2011, 08:10 PM)

Guys do you think it's a Bold 9900? Can a few more people chime in, I just wanna confirm that it is a Bold 9900.

SORRY I DON'T KEEP UP TO DATE ON SHITTY IRRELEVANT HARDWARE DEVICES ;__;

VanMardigan · (10-18-2011, 08:11 PM)

I've never even held a blackberry phone in my hand, but based on what I heard on gaf, I'd say that's a 9900. Not to be mistaken for a 9800 or 9950.

Jtwo · (10-18-2011, 08:40 PM)

Originally Posted by Dunlop:

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I actually prefer the standard buttons on Android phones vs the complete touchscreen input in IOS

"standard" buttons still play a role in the OS. Only now they're software. The screen is 1280x720p and the bottom 60px or so are dedicated to always showing the familiar back, menu, home buttons. General consensus is that this was one of the best solutions to fix the problem of manufacturers always placing the buttons differently. Hopefully there will be some cool context sensitive features going on since they ARE software after all..

rozay · (10-18-2011, 08:44 PM)

Originally Posted by Jtwo:

"standard" buttons still play a role in the OS. Only now they're software. The screen is 1280x720p and the bottom 60px or so are dedicated to always showing the familiar back, menu, home buttons. General consensus is that this was one of the best solutions to fix the problem of manufacturers always placing the buttons differently. Hopefully there will be some cool context sensitive features going on since they ARE software after all..

How will developers be able to implement context sensitive features when phones without software buttons can't take advantage of them?

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 08:46 PM)

RAZR just hit the FCC after the anouncement.

Wild theory. FCC for the Galaxy Prime is going to hit right after the announcement tonight, and Verizon made Google hold pack the original announcement so they get announced at the same time.

Two versions bitches.

/one more straw

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Jtwo:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/s...vent-liveblog/

Jtwo · (10-18-2011, 08:46 PM)

Originally Posted by rozay:

How will developers be able to implement context sensitive features when phones without software buttons can't take advantage of them?

I have no idea. I hadn't really thought that one out. Though, I guess I was thinking it would be more on Google's end for the OS. Not on a per-app basis. It probably won't happen. But I could see some interesting uses.

Emily Chu · (10-18-2011, 08:50 PM)

I hope the full screen feature still takes up the whole 1280x720 res hiding the buttons on stuff like dolphin browser hd.

VanWinkle · (10-18-2011, 08:52 PM)

Garsh I'm excited.

Cipherr · (10-18-2011, 08:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Raistlin:

Wait ... the Prime has a concave screen?

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Nice way to hop on the form over function bandwagon.

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This thread is gonna be sooooo trolled during this conference isnt it..

Pctx · (10-18-2011, 08:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Cipherr:

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This thread is gonna be sooooo trolled during this conference isnt it..

during? Look what we're stirring up now!

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 08:55 PM)

Originally Posted by Cipherr:

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This thread is gonna be sooooo trolled during this conference isnt it..

It's airing prime time in the US....so yea pretty much.

rabhw · (10-18-2011, 08:55 PM)

I hope Google allocates a bunch of servers for the live stream. Google I/O streams are always great, hopefully this one stays buffer-free.

Oozer3993 · (10-18-2011, 09:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Jtwo:

So is Engadget not doing a liveblog? I can't find their link, I was gonna finish off that section in the OP.

Engadget always does a liveblog.

Jtwo · (10-18-2011, 09:01 PM)

Thanks man!

The Faceless Master · (10-18-2011, 09:21 PM)

Originally Posted by Jtwo:

"standard" buttons still play a role in the OS. Only now they're software. The screen is 1280x720p and the bottom 60px or so are dedicated to always showing the familiar back, menu, home buttons. General consensus is that this was one of the best solutions to fix the problem of manufacturers always placing the buttons differently. Hopefully there will be some cool context sensitive features going on since they ARE software after all..

man even Google placed the buttons differently!

-Pyromaniac- · (10-18-2011, 09:25 PM)

I wonder if they'll finally add transitions when you go from portrait to landscape and stuff.

kinggroin · (10-18-2011, 09:27 PM)

Originally Posted by -Pyromaniac-:

I wonder if they'll finally add transitions when you go from portrait to landscape and stuff.

They have to. Hell, even Motorola added that in to their gingerbread supported smartphones.

-Pyromaniac- · (10-18-2011, 09:29 PM)

Originally Posted by kinggroin:

They have to. Hell, even Motorola added that in to their gingerbread supported smartphones.

I hope so. It's all those tiny features that add up to making an OS enjoyable/fun.

Husker86 · (10-18-2011, 09:43 PM)

Originally Posted by -Pyromaniac-:

I wonder if they'll finally add transitions when you go from portrait to landscape and stuff.

HTC has those on some of their phones, I would think it'd be added...I'm not far from my Galaxy Tab but I can't remember if they were in HC or not.

gcubed · (10-18-2011, 09:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Husker86:

HTC has those on some of their phones, I would think it'd be added...I'm not far from my Galaxy Tab but I can't remember if they were in HC or not.

It does in honeycomb and the leaked videos showed it as well

-Pyromaniac- · (10-18-2011, 10:08 PM)

Originally Posted by gcubed:

It does in honeycomb and the leaked videos showed it as well

link

gcubed · (10-18-2011, 10:11 PM)

Originally Posted by -Pyromaniac-:

link

I'm on my phone so hopefully someone can post it for you. Surprised jtwo doesn't have it in op. It showed the camera app rotating

Edit ... well that doesn't appear to be new, but honeycomb does have transitons so it should be there

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 10:13 PM)

It's there in the OP....like the third line:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py9TfZGie48

rozay · (10-18-2011, 10:15 PM)

The video from the Nexus S shows the transition more clearly though:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/09...ch-is-made-of/

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 10:18 PM)

Jtwo's getting an iPhone 4S, what do we do with him?

-Pyromaniac- · (10-18-2011, 10:19 PM)

Ah yeah I see it in the nexus S video.

Unknown Soldier · (10-18-2011, 10:24 PM)

Originally Posted by Copernicus:

Jtwo's getting an iPhone 4S, what do we do with him?

I suggest drawn and quartered.

AstroLad · (10-18-2011, 10:25 PM)

patent getting an iphone 4s and then enjoin him before he can get it

Jeff-DSA · (10-18-2011, 10:28 PM)

Originally Posted by Copernicus:

Jtwo's getting an iPhone 4S, what do we do with him?

Just feel a little sorry for him.

gcubed · (10-18-2011, 10:28 PM)

Originally Posted by Copernicus:

Jtwo's getting an iPhone 4S, what do we do with him?

Yawn?

a176 · (10-18-2011, 10:40 PM)

Originally Posted by nib95:

holy fuck long thumb is LONG

Babalu. · (10-18-2011, 10:51 PM)

lets see whats going on

claviertekky · (10-18-2011, 10:56 PM)

We so excited.

Vyse The Legend · (10-18-2011, 10:57 PM)

I suspect they will primarily demo ICS on the Nexus, but they will also show it on the Xoom.

I'm eager to see how different the tablet version is from Honeycomb -- or if it will just pack a few cosmetic differences.

Jeff-DSA · (10-18-2011, 10:59 PM)

I just realized that in two hours I'm going to dinner with some out of town friends. I'll be happy to see them, but do you think they'll care if I stream the conference on my phone at the dinner table?

I wouldn't, but I won't be here, AndroGAF.

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 11:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Jeff-DSA:

I just realized that in two hours I'm going to dinner with some out of town friends. I'll be happy to see them, but do you think they'll care if I stream the conference on my phone at the dinner table?

I wouldn't, but I won't be here, AndroGAF.

The entirety of the presentation will be up available on youtube after it, enjoy your friends.

SimleuqiR · (10-18-2011, 11:05 PM)

"androidsis: Recordad que esta noche a las 4 am hora española dará comienzo en evento de Google para presentar el Nexus Prime e Ice Cream Sandwich"
--http://twitter.com/androidsis/status/126369123780407297

Damn! You Spaniards have it tough.

Leonsito · (10-18-2011, 11:05 PM)

Originally Posted by SimleuqiR:

"androidsis: Recordad que esta noche a las 4 am hora española dará comienzo en evento de Google para presentar el Nexus Prime e Ice Cream Sandwich"
--http://twitter.com/androidsis/status/126369123780407297

Damn! You Spaniards have it tough.

Yeah, off to bed, will get up at 7am and see the phone and the GAF reactions.

Zeppu · (10-18-2011, 11:09 PM)

yep, 00:00 here and it's on in 4 hours.

Fuck this shit I'm off to bed. I'm not gonna stay up to be disappointed.

Futureman · (10-18-2011, 11:25 PM)

seriously... what hasn't leaked yet? I feel like we know so much about the Nexus Prime and ICS at this point so the event won't be that exciting really.

Jtwo · (10-18-2011, 11:26 PM)

Originally Posted by Copernicus:

Jtwo's getting an iPhone 4S, what do we do with him?

Oh shsh, no I'm not. My buddy just let me play with his though and it was mighty impressive. Though it drove home what I don't like about ios.

Locked to camera, snapped a pic and back to lock in 4 seconds. I timed myself.

OriginalThinking · (10-18-2011, 11:30 PM)

Yeah that's right I'm in the UK and I'm staying up til 4am. Wish me luck!!

Jtwo · (10-18-2011, 11:31 PM)

Good luck OT! You gonna join in on the google hangout?

BootlegSnackz · (10-18-2011, 11:31 PM)

3-3 1/2 hours to go!

(pic from droid life)

Zeppu · (10-18-2011, 11:35 PM)

| - |OT| The Nexus Prime - Samsung/Google Event LIVE from Hong Kong Reply to Thread

No, doesn't have the same feel.

Copernicus · (10-18-2011, 11:37 PM)

Originally Posted by josephdebono:

| - |OT| The Nexus Prime - Samsung/Google Event LIVE from Hong Kong Reply to Thread

No, doesn't have the same feel.

Thought you were sleeping dude.

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That back looks bland as hell, as least the Nexus S was Glossy.

rabhw · (10-18-2011, 11:37 PM)

Well, the picture of the back of the device from the German ad is real. The Samsung logo on the front isn't though.