hi I'm just wondering if WP has the Grindr and Jack'd apps? I think the new Nokia Lumia phones are really pretty. Thanks
You can search for them at windowsphone.com . I've never heard of these apps. Check out the PureView tech in the Lumia 920.
http://wmpoweruser.com/nokia-explains-why-the-nokia-920s-camera-is-pureview/
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You can search for them at windowsphone.com . I've never heard of these apps. Check out the PureView tech in the Lumia 920.
http://wmpoweruser.com/nokia-explains-why-the-nokia-920s-camera-is-pureview/
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They're gay dating apps.
And no WP doesn't have them, unfortunately due to inpopularity the WP7 platform doesn't really have many apps
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They're gay dating apps.
And no WP doesn't have them, unfortunately due to inpopularity the WP7 platform doesn't really have many apps
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Guess 100,000+ is not that many. Windows Marketplace filters are pretty stringent, but contact the developers and ask them to port over to WP. Fewer users but better return for developers than Android.
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Guess 100,000+ is not that many.
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When you've used iOS, then Android, and finally decided to try WP7, 100,000 apps is in fact very little.
Not only that but the paid apps are way overpriced. $3 for angry birds? Really? Its all personal opinion, but my one and a half weeks of using WP7 left me dying for Android again
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Thanks everyone for your help. Unfortunately none of them are in marketplace. =/
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When you've used iOS, then Android, and finally decided to try WP7, 100,000 apps is in fact very little.
Not only that but the paid apps are way overpriced. $3 for angry birds? Really? Its all personal opinion, but my one and a half weeks of using WP7 left me dying for Android again
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There are a couple apps I miss, but often there are good, sometimes better, replacements.
Missing TeamViewer: RemoteSuiteUltimate - Awesome app!
Missing RoboForm: LastPass
Also, if you are moving to Nokia, there's this handy app that gives you equivalent apps for apps you are missing.
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When you've used iOS, then Android, and finally decided to try WP7, 100,000 apps is in fact very little.
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Not starting a war here. Just curious. Of the 500,000+ available Android apps, how many have you looked at (browsed closely) or downloaded? I have browsed about 4-5k, WP apps, and downloaded around 500. That has taken a tremendous effort on my part, looking for apps to review. I scan the list of new releases almost every day. So with 500k, is this exponential? Do you browse apps for hours per day and download 1,000s. Just wondering what the hype is, as I find 100k to already be too many. At least fo me.
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Not starting a war here. Just curious. Of the 500,000+ available Android apps, how many have you looked at (browsed closely) or downloaded? I have browsed about 4-5k, WP apps, and downloaded around 500. That has taken a tremendous effort on my part, looking for apps to review. I scan the list of new releases almost every day. So with 500k, is this exponential? Do you browse apps for hours per day and download 1,000s. Just wondering what the hype is, as I find 100k to already be too many. At least fo me.
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Apparently not enough...
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Will there be a WP7 XDA app?
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I heard its in the works
I hope so
The Android version of the XDA App is pretty good and so the WP7 version will probably be even better.
XDA app.
I too would love a xda app to call my own. Make it so xda. If you could follow Metro UI that would be better.
Yeah the Android app is okay, hopefully they make one that works and is stable
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The WP7 version of the Tapatalk app is being developed here and should be on the marketplace soon
To provide a branded XDA version for free to the community, the cost is €999
Wonder if XDA management are considering this?
Bumping this app from the grave..
*After searching for this thread before posting my own*
Is there really anything regarding an app for XDA?
I feel like i cant do anything without that xda app on my phone and thats probably the only +1 android has over WP7 right now..
A lot of people seem to be using Board Express from Wp7 if I'm not mistaken, don't know what's happening in regards to a dedicated XDA app though
Metro based xda App would rule al
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I don't really mind using internet explorer... All I did was pin a shortcut of the page (zoomed into the logo ) on my home screen.
any news on a xda wp7 app?
Just buy Board Express, IMO.
I'll prolly get it in a couple weeks after all these extra charges from getting and returning phones fall off my damn bill.
N8ter said:
Just buy Board Express, IMO.
I'll prolly get it in a couple weeks after all these extra charges from getting and returning phones fall off my damn bill.
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can you bill your marketplace charges to t-mobile because I don't have that option?
CC only.
Yeah Board Express Pro will definetely do it! But it's a bit laggy though!
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Yeah Board Express Pro will definetely do it! But it's a bit laggy though!
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Think that's an understatement... Taking 3 seconds just for the "Loading Forum" label to appear after I click the forum is ridiculous... With that being said, it's made a lot of improvements lately, and I've become a fan of it after despising it... I only see it getting better too, the developers seem very dedicated to a quality product.
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Just buy Board Express, IMO
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No way am I gonna spend 2.99 on that which id only use on this forum, when Android has the xda app for free
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No way am I gonna spend 2.99 on that which id only use on this forum, when Android has the xda app for free
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No need to spend for it. It also has a free version. That's the one I use. Works perfectly fine for my minimal usage needs.
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No need to spend for it. It also has a free version. That's the one I use. Works perfectly fine for my minimal usage needs.
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That's true, but it's too limited. If the free version allowed you to use all features with ONE forum, that would make sense, but I guess that would cut into their $999 fees for customization, right? I think that fee is a bit excessive considering TapaTalk is letting them use their forum plug-in to get the app to work (then again, maybe they're paying TapaTalk?).
The XDA App for Android is full featured, just limited to XDA-Developers' forum.
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No need to spend for it. It also has a free version. That's the one I use. Works perfectly fine for my minimal usage needs.
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yeah no thanx, it has something like a 60 character limit when posting messages? and you can't reply to PM at all (if i remmeber correctly). no thanx
Microsoft's servers are handling Notifications from everywhere else, so I don't see how that would be an issue. I think just the Messenger by Miyowa probably puts more hurt to their servers than this app would due to how many notifications every user gets.
If they need better servers for notifications, buy it with the cash you make from the app.
And hire a dev to fix these performance issues...
Don't just sit there, go download it!
I am from Czech Republic and I can't buy it =(
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Mobile site works well and costs 99 cents less...
Excellent! Board Express has been flakey, so I really hope this is better.
Will download is soon as my NODO update is finished applying!!!
Edit: I have no problem giving $.99 of my money to XDA - it's because of this site that I am installing NODO on my HD7 right now.
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Mobile site works well and costs 99 cents less...
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As a senior member you probably already got a lot from being on xda, 99 cents is not much to show your support. And the app works!
I dont mind donating to XDA directly but it sort of feels like a kick in the groin when users of some "favored" OSes don't have to pay to use a service but we do. There are already some mods showing favoritism on the forums. If I post a topic regarding Windows Phone 7 in the overall general section then it gets moved even though 99 percent of the topics there are directly related to android. Just sucks that everyone likes ****ting on WP7.
I'm glad this is out. 99c isn't bad. The mobile site works good, but I like the clean interface of this app. My first post using it! Yay!
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Good job! Very well designed and featured packed. I am surprised how much functionality it has, yet it is simple to understand and easy to use. WP7 Metro UI rocks!
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Posting on here now and I must admit it is not bad....not bad at all. Great work!
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Posting from it now. So far so good.
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Actually, it's based on Board Express. I found Board Express to have some issues. This seems to be working very smoothly.
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I dont mind donating to XDA directly but it sort of feels like a kick in the groin when users of some "favored" OSes don't have to pay to use a service but we do. There are already some mods showing favoritism on the forums. If I post a topic regarding Windows Phone 7 in the overall general section then it gets moved even though 99 percent of the topics there are directly related to android. Just sucks that everyone likes ****ting on WP7.
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Shh, you might get banned for speaking out! I sure did on one of my soccer forums when I complained about certain "super mods" taking sides and handing out warnings only to our side. Pathetic how "mods" can do as they please...
they worked, they get paid. its only 99cents, and its only till late april, after that i think it will be free, its on the xda home page article
great, i cant get it because my credit card is not from USA
vander09 said:
they worked, they get paid. its only 99cents, and its only till late april, after that i think it will be free, its on the xda home page article
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well that sucks. I read your post AFTER i bought it. boo.
Pretty good. I love it, but scrolling is sometimes a bit choppy.
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Gonna stick with Board Express 'till this becomes free.
Not that it matters anyway. This is identical to Board Express. Just only limited to XDA.
I really like the app. Very clean.
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I love the app. Nice work fellas.
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Not bad guys. Using it now. Going up a level in the forums eludes me, though..
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This is a placeholder.
is this Charp only section ? or open to other unsupported framework ... such as C/C++ or Qt ?
crappy phone with even worse dev support. lol
ljwnow said:
crappy phone with even worse dev support. lol
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Really? Haven't touched one yet and already have an opinion? Humph
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Really? Haven't touched one yet and already have an opinion? Humph
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got one already. wp has a long way to go.
and 800*640 is a joke with a screen at this size.
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I got one, I love it. The screen looks great, better than I expected, it's an overachiever of a screen. Colors so good I keep the screen brightness on low all day. All around great phone.
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got one already. wp has a long way to go.
and 800*640 is a joke with a screen at this size.
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if you're going to lie about having one, at least get the specs of the screen right.
I agree, this screen is far better than I thought it would be. I have a iPhone 4s which is better of course but I would say the extra space comes close to offsetting the blurry text edges which is a minor annoyance to me. The colors are great.
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Not to mention the outdoor view-ability is spectacular. Low brightness in full sun good.
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if you're going to lie about having one, at least get the specs of the screen right.
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thank you, I was hoping someone would bring that up
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XDA is not a place to troll. Go to Engadget or The Verge for that please.
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XDA is not a place to troll. Go to Engadget or The Verge for that please.
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Absolutely.
ljwnow said:
got one already. wp has a long way to go.
and 800*640 is a joke with a screen at this size.
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Funny. Other than the marketplace, this phone is in every single way better than the Galaxy Nexus I replaced with it. Due to the piece of crap pentile on the Gnex, the resolution difference is only marginally noticeable.
The build quality of the Nokia vs the Galaxy Nexus isn't even a comparison, nor is the polish of the OS. I'm so glad to be back with WP.
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Funny. Other than the marketplace, this phone is in every single way better than the Galaxy Nexus I replaced with it. Due to the piece of crap pentile on the Gnex, the resolution difference is only marginally noticeable.
The build quality of the Nokia vs the Galaxy Nexus isn't even a comparison, nor is the polish of the OS. I'm so glad to be back with WP.
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...not to mention the absolute fiasco that was early build screens... I'll take 800x480 over that any day of the week.
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Funny. Other than the marketplace, this phone is in every single way better than the Galaxy Nexus I replaced with it. Due to the piece of crap pentile on the Gnex, the resolution difference is only marginally noticeable.
The build quality of the Nokia vs the Galaxy Nexus isn't even a comparison, nor is the polish of the OS. I'm so glad to be back with WP.
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people are always hating on the OS, like they want microsoft to rebuild IOS or android for some odd reason.
if you like what IOS offers than buy a iphone. why would microsoft pay developers to rebuild something that already exists.
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people are always hating on the OS, like they want microsoft to rebuild IOS or android for some odd reason.
if you like what IOS offers than buy a iphone. why would microsoft pay developers to rebuild something that already exists.
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Precisely. Each OS is different. iOS is great, it's great - solid and smooth - but it's getting dated and needs a bit of an overhaul. Android is an awesome OS, if you don't mind the lag, and lack of general reliability that comes along with it. WP is a fantastic third option. Great aesthetics, the smoothness of iOS, it just needs a better marketplace, which will come with time. iOS has been on the market for 5 years now, and 4 years for Android. WP7 has been on the market for about a year and a half, and is already a very strong competitor. I think that speaks volumes.
Microsoft does something right for the first time in ages, and everyone wants to bash them.
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XDA is not a place to troll. Go to Engadget or The Verge for that please.
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Right.
Anyway, trolling about wp7 is a sign of jealousy.
/Troll.
I ordered mine, will have it next monday.
And i have my developer status.
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Oh yeah? Am I wrong?
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boumboqc said:
Right.
Anyway, trolling about wp7 is a sign of jealousy.
/Troll.
I ordered mine, will have it next monday.
And i have my developer status.
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You guys are hilarious. Anyway you cannot deny the crappy screen. Or you are trolling.
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That's a straw man argument, obviously.
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Precisely. Each OS is different. iOS is great, it's great - solid and smooth - but it's getting dated and needs a bit of an overhaul. Android is an awesome OS, if you don't mind the lag, and lack of general reliability that comes along with it. WP is a fantastic third option. Great aesthetics, the smoothness of iOS, it just needs a better marketplace, which will come with time. iOS has been on the market for 5 years now, and 4 years for Android. WP7 has been on the market for about a year and a half, and is already a very strong competitor. I think that speaks volumes.
Microsoft does something right for the first time in ages, and everyone wants to bash them.
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Android has overcome 90% of its old problems in 4.0.4.! What you just said doesn't exist any more.
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Today google made "Google now" work on IOS and in previous days it also made Chrome to work on IOS. Why is google making this? On the other side apple didn't give Android Siri or Safari. This thing makes me feel that iphone users have every awsome app and me as an android user can't get what they have. Google must make this apps exclusive on android phones, i won't be surprised if they gave them Play Music or Play books in the future.
I don't think software wise Google feels threatened by Apple... Plus they would rather everyone gets to use there software them just hog it for only a select few....
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The more iPhone owners start to use Google apps, the less they'll be ideologically tied to Apple -- and possibly consider an Android next time.
You're also forgetting ad revenue and more refinement for their search algorithms.
They even have gmail to
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yup the more people that uses google's stuff its better for them
on the other side apple is trying to remove everything google related to iOS, next version of iOS is gonna come without google maps and without the youtube app its had since day one
why would they allow google to put there apps on ios if Apple is going to remove them anyway waste of Google time
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Google: "Oh, hey Apple I got a nice new search app for you. I think you'd like it, it's way better than that siri crap you have. It's faster, doesn't sound like a robot and overall looks better. Your welcome.
Apple: "Oh thanks."
I see it as an insult more than anything
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Remember, Google didn't create android to become a competitor to apple. They did it to prevent companies like apple from locking them out of their devices. Unless they think they can completely sink ios, it's in their best interest to keep Google services available on ios devices.
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Remember, Google didn't create android to become a competitor to apple. They did it to prevent companies like apple from locking them out of their devices. Unless they think they can completely sink ios, it's in their best interest to keep Google services available on ios devices.
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True, Google want to change the world with better technology.
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The more Google apps that gets used, the more potential revenue for Google!
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I give em a high five for what they just did. I love Google.. they are in the good gifted side of life.
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Pretty interesting to read.
http://www.macworld.com/article/1168071/android_and_ios_dominate_mobile_market_says_idc.html
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I'm all for Google sharing their toys but making this available on iOS and not on Android 4.0 or older? LAME!
I also think it probably helps in what will inevitably be ENORMOUS upcoming lawsuits not only between companies like Google, Apple and Microsoft but also when governments start getting involved. Google is expanding at an accelerating rate into new markets with fiber, Motorola, Android, ChromeOS, etc. They need to continue to show that they aren't being monopolistic.
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why would they allow google to put there apps on ios if Apple is going to remove them anyway waste of Google time
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Because they can hook iOS users so that when the Apple nazis remove the apps, the users will look towards Android for their fix.
Pretty clever, really.
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I'm all for Google sharing their toys but making this available on iOS and not on Android 4.0 or older? LAME!
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I agree with you if they think of sharing their apps with other OS then they should make these apps work on their OS first.
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I didn't think they would release the YouTube app for iOS. Hope it's just a stripped down version.
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I also think it probably helps in what will inevitably be ENORMOUS upcoming lawsuits not only between companies like Google, Apple and Microsoft but also when governments start getting involved. Google is expanding at an accelerating rate into new markets with fiber, Motorola, Android, ChromeOS, etc. They need to continue to show that they aren't being monopolistic.
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First the government has to show what they have a monopoly on.
Browser? Nope.
Mobile OS? Nope.
Netbook OS? Nope.
Cellular hardware? Nope.
Fiber? Nope.
Search? Nope.
OMG!! Google please we need some apps to be exclusive for Android
Safari > only for iOS
IE > only for WP
Chrome > for Android & iOS .. i think WP version will be out in the next months !!
yes i know thia thread about new Google search
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OMG!! Google please we need some apps to be exclusive for Android
Safari > only for iOS
IE > only for WP
Chrome > for Android & iOS .. i think WP version will be out in the next months !!
yes i know thia thread about new Google search
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Is anyone really crying that IE and Safari are only for their respective OSes? Really? Didn't think so.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/05/jelly-bean-update-blackberry-10-android-runtime/
Sounds like BB10 is going to get Jelly Bean while the majority of Android devices won't! LMAO!
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/05/jelly-bean-update-blackberry-10-android-runtime/
Sounds like BB10 is going to get Jelly Bean while the majority of Android devices won't! LMAO!
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I would actually get the BB10 looks cool.
That is funny. It won't be as funny when they get updated first.
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That is funny. It won't be as funny when they get updated first.
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LOL, I thought the same thing
Funny but just sad. LG seems to be following the path that everyone expected with the lgog. Can't produce updates in a timely manner at all. I know that they are releasing worldwide jb but I dont care about that. Lol. We will probably get jb when key lime pie is out. Ugh.
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If they already released JB in Korea, the it's more than likely the update is in our illustrious domestic carriers possession awaiting their approval.
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If they already released JB in Korea, the it's more than likely the update is in our illustrious domestic carriers possession awaiting their approval.
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I'm thinking that too but I feel like if it was it would got leaked by now
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Looks cool the only thing I can say is does anybody else remember thier blackberry touch screen experience? Uh cause i do starting with the wonderful Storm ( POS) all of the Torch family (POS) and even the new BOLD , they just have so many failed attempts it is unlikely this will be much different.
BUT and that is a BIG BUT this LGOG is something I wouldnt have never expected from LG , not since the original LG 510 has there been a more stable and good working phone.
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Looks cool the only thing I can say is does anybody else remember thier blackberry touch screen experience? Uh cause i do starting with the wonderful Storm ( POS) all of the Torch family (POS) and even the new BOLD , they just have so many failed attempts it is unlikely this will be much different.
BUT and that is a BIG BUT this LGOG is something I wouldnt have never expected from LG , not since the original LG 510 has there been a more stable and good working phone.
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Blackberry seems to be shooting to be just good enough with this phone. Dual core processor, 1 gb RAM and a smaller screen by today's standards seem like this is the device they are testing the waters with when really they should go for broke. Realistically this could be their last hurrah.
Personally I want to see them succeed. I dont think i will ever buy another blackberry, but a third strong OS would keep all systems innovating at a very high rate instead of encouraging stagnation.
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Hd2 was able to run ICS before most android devices at the time. The webos tablet and blackberry was also able to run android. Doesn't surprise me the bb10 will too. A smartphone these days no matter the stock OS can in some way run android. Even the iPhone could run android and has in the past
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Blackberry seems to be shooting to be just good enough with this phone. Dual core processor, 1 gb RAM and a smaller screen by today's standards seem like this is the device they are testing the waters with when really they should go for broke. Realistically this could be their last hurrah.
Personally I want to see them succeed. I dont think i will ever buy another blackberry, but a third strong OS would keep all systems innovating at a very high rate instead of encouraging stagnation.
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Nicely put exactly what I was thinking.
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I certainly hope it isn't their last anything.
Look, you might think the hardware isn't all there. That isn't the big picture. Watch your mind explode. No iPhone, no Android as we know it, No widgets, no Windows 8, and to come full circle, no blackberry, no iPhone.
Android will die one day. Blackberry might die too. Analyst are already predicting the iPhone's doom. But, BB only gives us more. The ideas that blackberry comes up with will enhance the android phones. Competition brings innovation. I hope blackberry does great and brings timely updates too. Imagine if all the other os's updated like Apple. Don't think for a second blackberry didn't take note to our fragmentation. They have the same 2 phones worldwide for a reason.
And don't think for a second our brand loyalty its less fickle than it is. We will jump ship in drones. Blackberry might not be leading the pack now. But, now is very relative.
So, i agree with everyone.
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I certainly hope it isn't their last anything.
Look, you might think the hardware isn't all there. That isn't the big picture. Watch your mind explode. No iPhone, no Android as we know it, No widgets, no Windows 8, and to come full circle, no blackberry, no iPhone.
Android will die one day. Blackberry might die too. Analyst are already predicting the iPhone's doom. But, BB only gives us more. The ideas that blackberry comes up with will enhance the android phones. Competition brings innovation. I hope blackberry does great and brings timely updates too. Imagine if all the other os's updated like Apple. Don't think for a second blackberry didn't take note to our fragmentation. They have the same 2 phones worldwide for a reason.
And don't think for a second our brand loyalty its less fickle than it is. We will jump ship in drones. Blackberry might not be leading the pack now. But, now is very relative.
So, i agree with everyone.
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Blackberry is done besides bbm what can they really offer? Android apps?
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Blackberry is done besides bbm what can they really offer? Android apps?
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The only level of encryption approved by pretty much every government worldwide for their secure communications. Blackberry will still have it's place in corporate and gov't settings for a while yet, but I don't see the mass appeal that they want and need to regain their once dominant position. They would have to do something more eye-popping than what they did.
On a somewhat different note, what are thoughts that some others have about upcoming platforms? Firefox OS, Tizen, Ubuntu, etc... I read that Samsung will be releasing Tizen phones in Q3.
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The only level of encryption approved by pretty much every government worldwide for their secure communications. Blackberry will still have it's place in corporate and gov't settings for a while yet, but I don't see the mass appeal that they want and need to regain their once dominant position. They would have to do something more eye-popping than what they did.
On a somewhat different note, what are thoughts that some others have about upcoming platforms? Firefox OS, Tizen, Ubuntu, etc... I read that Samsung will be releasing Tizen phones in Q3.
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Well see...I'm happy with the direction android is going in so far. if anything, since iOS doesn't seem to be encouraging innovation with that boring stagnant ui and features, I would like a good third player in the market whoever it may be to keep Google on its toes and android moving along. But blackberry? They had their chance years ago I'm over it and no people won't "flock" to another os people don't think that way
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I think more ppl would flock than you expect. If what they want is simple and their when the need it. I like android but it is confusing. People like comfort and usability.
Now, I don't think they will leave in droves. But, I don't think BlackBerry will disappear either.
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I think more ppl would flock than you expect. If what they want is simple and their when the need it. I like android but it is confusing. People like comfort and usability.
Now, I don't think they will leave in droves. But, I don't think BlackBerry will disappear either.
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I agree with that sentiment. For the average person, blackberry is a known name so they'll give it a shot. And if the OS is smooth and understandable, they won't have any trouble flocking to it. And businesses will buy in bulk.
kc_exactly said:
I think more ppl would flock than you expect. If what they want is simple and their when the need it. I like android but it is confusing. People like comfort and usability.
Now, I don't think they will leave in droves. But, I don't think BlackBerry will disappear either.
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You hit it right there that people prefer comfort thats why (since rim gave people PLENTY of time to get comfortable with android lol) I don't think they'll FLOCK but I agree there will be people willing to give it a shot and yeah it could actually catch momentum so all we can do is wait and watch haha I'm excited to see how the mobile landscape looks by the end of this year since it changes so rapidly
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I believe android will remain dominant for many years to come I see bb10 as more of a threat to wp8. BlackBerry has made it easy to port over android apps meaning they could easily out shine wp quickly when it comes to apps. I also believe people will defect from android also but not in droves android will remain dominant if only for the choices you can get their is a device out their that fits everyone's needs
Here is a question? Will we need to buy the app again? I assume so. Honestly, both phones are appealing.
There was a good article today about the demise of phones. It could be a great thing. If the losers leave and the leaders cut back we might see more stellar phones from less manufacturers. Lg won't make 30 different phones a year. So, the 5 they end up making might get faster updates.
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