Forum: Competitors
2013-01-05, 22:12
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Replies: 95
Views: 34,380
Re: Why does Android feel so lacking?
This is not actually true. Android has supported activity based multi-tasking since API level 1, or the version before the first commercially released version of the OS. Some apps run completely as...
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Forum: Competitors
2013-01-05, 21:54
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
According to some of the comments at the link, it came as far back as 2009. Put a more direct way, the SDK has always been closed; this certainly isn't a new development.
While the SDK may be...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-12, 18:29
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
I also really like the idea of Pixel Qi that has a reflective LCD display and the ability to turn off the backlight entirely saving a claimed "100-fold" power savings over traditional displays. I do...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-11, 13:58
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
Just to make interesting conversation...
I actually use the nexus 7 as a large SIP phone for making infrequent phone calls. I too only use the phone rarely, so it makes little sense for me to buy...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-10, 12:38
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
And now Nokia has sold its corporate HQ for the equivalent of $222M US to stay ahead of their expenditures... I seem to recall a statement about pant-peeing for warmth ;).
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-04, 19:51
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-04, 14:46
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Replies: 977
Views: 445,751
Re: Samsung Galaxy Note
Doh!
The client is a popular console app by the name of b-i-t-c-h-x (without the dashes). I don't use IRC, so I'm going on the testimony of others.
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-03, 20:24
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
In truth, it is for my g/f, and a development platform for me to test against. I have little need for a phone, as I don't use it very often, but I will certainly play with it thoroughly and report...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-03, 20:14
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
Finally, the Nexus 4 is once again available via the Google Play store in Canada. I was able to get an order in (after many tries "due to high demand"), but even 8mins after being available, the 8GB...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-03, 12:06
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
Thanks for the video! It was very entertaining and very well done.
Yes the split screen feature of the Galaxy Note is a killer feature. I just wish that it was available in stock android....
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-03, 00:02
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
Ok, so I just discovered the open-source "Terminal IDE" project for Android, and am smitten. I do a lot of work on the command line: I edit text files using VIM, use more than a few scripts, and...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-12-02, 23:47
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Replies: 977
Views: 445,751
Re: Samsung Galaxy Note
@rajil.s
Have you considered the *****X IRC client? It is a nicely full featured CLI IRC client that is an OSS staple for many. It is available via 'Terminal IDE' which is a terminal and command...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-25, 17:33
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Replies: 28
Views: 18,897
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-25, 17:17
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Replies: 28
Views: 18,897
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-25, 15:00
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Replies: 28
Views: 18,897
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-25, 14:24
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Replies: 28
Views: 18,897
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-24, 11:28
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Replies: 28
Views: 18,897
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-22, 16:01
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
Very interesting indeed! It certainly makes sense (in hindsight) to include this functionality in its own chip, rather than burdening the CPU/GPU with software that runs for every app, as is the case...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-21, 02:19
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
To each his own, though wireless charging is a nifty feature to have for those that rest their devices in a common place. And it extends to beyond just in the home or single-charging pads. Car...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-20, 15:48
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
Yes, Miracast is a very exciting development. It is also one of those things that is far easier said than done.
The challenge of rolling out something like MIracast require a few things. It...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-19, 15:56
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
I too really enjoy the iterative changes in Android 4.2. There are a few things that I would have preferred for the stock experience, but these have more to do with the default apps, minor UI tweaks,...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-15, 14:21
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
It seems that the Nexus 7 has some issues with ssd write performance that affect the UI for different users. I am one of those users. My random write performance is really weak, and this can block...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-14, 14:15
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Replies: 81
Views: 19,901
Re: Google Nexus 4
I am not so concerned about local storage. I stream files from a drive in my home with over 1TB of storage, which is easily superior to carting info back and forth to my mobile as I had done with the...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-14, 11:32
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Replies: 4,676
Views: 1,294,265
Re: The Epic Android Thread
If you haven't tried chrome as of the jellybean 4.2 update, you should do yourself a favour and try it out. The problems with freezing and slow loading have vanished completely and the browser is...
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Forum: Competitors
2012-11-14, 11:28
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Replies: 81
Views: 19,901
Re: Google Nexus 4
Despite mostly mediocre press, it seems that the public has spoken, and the nexus 4 is in very high demand. The price is just too good to ignore. I was going to buy one but missed the opportunity. I...
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