Alright guys here is the video shown on the Galaxy Nexus in case you have been living under a rock for the past few days...
Everywhere I look I cannot find anywhere where it has been released to begin working on getting it to our Note 2. Let us update this thread and eventually turn it into a "How-To" once we slap together something that works.
Any thoughts to get the ball rolling?
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lmike6453 said:
Any thoughts to get the ball rolling?
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Wait for source code to drop?
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They said they will be releasing a flashable zip for the galaxy nexus sometime in the future. So I would think you would have to wait til that.
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Wait for source code to drop?
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kleeman7 said:
They said they will be releasing a flashable zip for the galaxy nexus sometime in the future. So I would think you would have to wait til that.
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Yeah I figured that this is all that we can do is wait, but does anyone know where it will be dropped first?
I think it is dropping during ces so like next week sometime, very excited about this.
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I think its kind of like a mash up of wp and android. To me I don't know if I like it yet I don't think, it looks like everything big and they didn't utilize the realist ate they have. And that looked a little slow, if you watch on some of the transactions and I like the ability to have buttons and menus. I'll have to play with it when its out but so far I'm not sure
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Looks like a themed version of miui to me. Nothing special but im not a ubuntu user.
excited to see what they bring to the table
android may not be as stagnant as iOS, but it's going to be neat having an ubuntu OS. I run it on my windows machine as another boot option and find it useful and fairly intuitive.
will be looking forward to news for this.
I think the ability to have a full fledged operating system on a phone is an amazing idea.
What those videos where showing was a Nexus running a Ubuntu operating system, with some sort of mobile theme applied. Once the device is docked it could be used as a desktop solution. Or plugged into a TV, or a laptop etc.
This is something the mobile market has never seen before.
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I have a big concern about Ubuntu's history of ignoring feedback over the last few years. They've been making very heavy handed design decisions with the excuse that Linux users are 'free' to change things around if they want, but that attitude won't cut it in the consumer mobile market.
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I've always enjoyed Ubuntu, not this new Unity thing but with Gnome classic it's been great. So I would definitely give this a try.
Ive been looking for ubuntu phone os for almost 2 years lol since they released there website ... Ubuntu can we get some leakage love hehe
This would be perfect for the note 2, with huge screen and pen as mouse... using a skin launcher like unity on a phone would be great, laptop/desktop unity is junk... and have a full terminal my favorite part with connection to tv and bluetooth keyboard/mouse ...
Cant wait for this to drop
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The trick with our phone is going to be the s pen support. I can't wait for ubuntu on my phone.
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i can't wait for this. hopefully it doesn't take long for a port, and a multi boot kernel for the n2 would be awesome just waiting patiently at this point.
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Yeah I figured that this is all that we can do is wait, but does anyone know where it will be dropped first?
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"A specific date in unknown but it’s probable that the release will coincide with Canonical’s appearance at the Mobile World Congress 2013, being held between 25 – 28th of February." still over a month away
Now, there is a date:
Canonical announced the release of the image for the nexus and the source code as well, for the 21st of February. They will flash every phone they get at the MWC from 23 - 25.
Hopefully, someone will manage to port it for the sgn2, soon.
Can't wait to try it out! Even though functionality will be very basic at first... The only thing that worries me is whether the Ubuntu install will repartition our phone. It would be a bit of a ***** in that case
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Now, there is a date:
Canonical announced the release of the image for the nexus and the source code as well, for the 21st of February. They will flash every phone they get at the MWC from 23 - 25.
Hopefully, someone will manage to port it for the sgn2, soon.
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It seems like a difficult process. In oder for Ubuntu to run smoothly, it needs to be ran as a complete operating system. As was shown on those videos. What we can do today is run Ubuntu virtually, which, for obvious reasons, will be significantly slower.
Once the code is dropped, we have to find a way to port it over to our Notes. Which means finding specific drivers. If Samsung supports this (which I doubt) it would make the process that much simpler.
That and I'm assuming the confirmed working devices, Nexus S, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will all have a dual boot option from Android to Ubuntu. We don't have that option... Yet...
No support? I'd switch to the Nexus 4. Seriously. That's how badly I would love to have Ubuntu on my phone Lol. Id throw away LTE, expandable memory and a killer battery to have that OS in my hands.
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It seems like a difficult process. In oder for Ubuntu to run smoothly, it needs to be ran as a complete operating system. As was shown on those videos. What we can do today is run Ubuntu virtually, which, for obvious reasons, will be significantly slower.
Once the code is dropped, we have to find a way to port it over to our Notes. Which means finding specific drivers. If Samsung supports this (which I doubt) it would make the process that much simpler.
That and I'm assuming the confirmed working devices, Nexus S, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will all have a dual boot option from Android to Ubuntu. We don't have that option... Yet...
No support? I'd switch to the Nexus 4. Seriously. That's how badly I would love to have Ubuntu on my phone Lol. Id throw away LTE, expandable memory and a killer battery to have that OS in my hands.
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The initial release will be very basic. No exchange email support from what I understand and no app store for starters. So you can only use what they give you as far as apps. Won't be fun with no apps to install and use.
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Really? If it's a desktop OS, why nothing will work? I'm using Thunderbird it's pretty good email client.
P.S. I'm really excited to try Ubuntu, it's my the only OS for last 6 or 7 years. What can be better then to use the same OS everywhere
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Do the Tmobile Galaxy s2 have the same chipset as the hp touchpad? So would hp webos work on this phone? Since webos is open source now and has anyone ported it to anything yet?
thanks, btw im new so my questions may seem dumb. lol.
Ween is is meant for tablets not phones and even if we could port Web OS to the galaxy S2, somebody would have to program the kennel and that's not very easy. what do you wanna do with Web OS anyway, Android is much better?
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why would you want WebOS?
people are buying webos stuff and trying to put android on it...
I would rather not have that junk near my phone nice idea though. There is a reason why everyone who bought a touch pad put Android on it.
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Anything good about webos ....ics stole so let's wait for that! HAHAHAHA
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Well it would be a good learning experience. How would we get started?
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Well it would be a good learning experience. How would we get started?
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Learn how to code on an expert level in Linux, Java, and probably a few others lol.
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Learn how to code on an expert level in Linux, Java, and probably a few others lol.
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That's a good start. WebOS isn't "junk" by any stretch of the imagination. It was/is a nice OS that was a victim of poor decisions on HP's part.
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Web OS is great I use it more often than android Web OS is visually better than android 2.3. If you want a Web OS device Im sure you can get a palm 3 for 250.00 which is a nice device with no support.
the HP tablet and our phone does have almost identical spec, except for the screen size
but i would NEVER install that piece of crap Web OS in our phone even if it'll run on our phone
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the HP tablet and our phone does have almost identical spec, except for the screen size
but i would NEVER install that piece of crap Web OS in our phone even if it'll run on our phone
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You do realize that a large portion of ICS was stolen from WebOS when Matias Duarte left HP for Google. WebOS is still the best UI and the best for multi-funcionality, better than android and better than iOS. Don't confuse crappy HP with the product itself because WebOS is quite good, it's just that HP had no clue what to do with it.
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You do realize that a large portion of ICS was stolen from WebOS when Matias Duarte left HP for Google. WebOS is still the best UI and the best for multi-funcionality, better than android and better than iOS. Don't confuse crappy HP with the product itself because WebOS is quite good, it's just that HP had no clue what to do with it.
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Um no.
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@xsteven77x:
Umm yes. I have a Touchpad. The WebOS UI is really amazing. I have Android on the Touchpad as well as ICS.
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I would rather not have that junk near my phone nice idea though. There is a reason why everyone who bought a touch pad put Android on it.
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WebOS isn't that bad. Blame HP.
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I don't consider webOS junk at all, just because you prefer to use android doesn't exactly mean that all other mobile OS's are inferior in any way. I would like to see alternative roms for a phone that aren't just Android. Would make purchasing a phone allot more of a fun experience in my opinion.
i had a touchpad before, the multitasking on it was so smooth but sadly hp launched the touchpad late compare to the other tablets on the market. It was destined to sell poorly
It sold poorly because it came to the market late and was sort of underpowered for webOS.
Android is a great operating system, but webOS now that it's open source, would be a great addition to the SGS2.
What's great about webOS is the multitasking experience and it's built upon open web technologies.
I'd flash webOS on my SGS2 if it were available. Kinda doubting it though
I was really hoping to find something productive in this thread. I like webOS and would still own a webOS device if HP would have created a device that wouldn't fry when I plugged it into a charger. I loved the os that was very fun and easy to use.
Wait... If we have similar hardware...cant we port their cm9 over?
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Wait... If we have similar hardware...cant we port their cm9 over?
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innovator.....
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.valvesoftware.android.steam.community
Sign in this app to opt-in for the beta,
“Thank you for your interest in the Steam mobile beta. We have made a note of your account and will be sending out more invites shortly.”
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It says my SGS2 is not a compatible device.
I'm looking forward to this app. I have been waiting for this for so long.
Already signed up for the Beta. Its been a long time coming.
Been looking forward to an official app for some time now. Hopefully I'll be able to get into the BETA.
Still unable to download it from the market. GT-I9100.
Anyone in posession of the apk?
signed up, thanks for the tip. I've been waiting forever.
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odd... phone runs warm when connected, but checking battery stats shows that steam is using NO significant amount of battery.
maybe i'm just imagining things.
Try logging in today guys. I was able to.
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Try logging in today guys. I was able to.
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same here! thanks for the tip
I got in the beta yesterday (also gives you a extra invite on Steam to your friend). Overall a pretty smooth beta version,
having conversations with Steam friends pop out just like SMS messages although it is kind of in a 'iPhone' manner as its in bubbles. This app should definitely come in handy on it's next steam sale
http://store.steampowered.com/mobile for screenshots. Kind of silly how VALVe used Nexus One + ICS as photoshop instead of Galaxy Nexus
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I got in the beta yesterday (also gives you a extra invite on Steam to your friend). Overall a pretty smooth beta version,
having conversations with Steam friends pop out just like SMS messages although it is kind of in a 'iPhone' manner as its in bubbles. This app should definitely come in handy on it's next steam sale
http://store.steampowered.com/mobile for screenshots. Kind of silly how VALVe used Nexus One + ICS as photoshop instead of Galaxy Nexus
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It will be really helpful during the sales!
My wallet has no where to hide now!
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When I heard about this, I thought Steam was getting into the iOS and Android game business, which would be a logical train of thought. Unfortunately, it was something far less useful than that.
Just so you guys know they reached their 40k limit for the first set of invites, they said they'll be sending out more soon though
EDIT: My friend gifted me a beta key, so I guess anyone who is part of the beta can give out a key
Is there anyone who was invited and doesn't have any friends in android?
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add me on steam... Nickname: SEXPISTOLS.Chris92
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add me on steam... Nickname: SEXPISTOLS.Chris92
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Alright. I'll add you tomorrow. Thanks. My name is marcusant on steam and my login is marcusantmac (no, I don't use a Mac...)
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Dont know if u guys have seen this but it looks pretty awesome.
http://www.phonedog.com/2013/01/02/...eatures-like-edge-gestures-and-global-search/
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Yeah I saw that. Pretty awesome if we had an ubuntu rom to flash. If that's possible, im just a noob.
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Well dont think source is releases....
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Saw this yesterday. It would be awesome on our device.
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Sure did!. Makes me wonder how it will look as far as the UI. Can't be that hard since its already simple for PC's . Can't wait to see how they did it. And what devices will get it.
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Sure did!. Makes me wonder how it will look as far as the UI. Can't be that hard since its already simple for PC's . Can't wait to see how they did it. And what devices will get it.
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There is a video on that post....vid is ~20 minutes and u have to skip the beginning but they have the os preview and u can see the os and all in action.
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I'm definitely interested in taking Ubuntu for a test drive, but I do have a few concerns:
1 - There is no lock screen, but the phone is still somehow secure. I don't feel great about that. Having a lock screen in place gives me the added peace of mind that if my phone is lost or stolen, I know that my data will be initially secure, and will probably remain secure until I remotely wipe the device.
2 - I'm not sure how I feel about a completely gesture-driven device. I had the original Palm Pre at the time, and I didn't find myself using the gestures unless I absolutely needed to (i.e. closing out cards, going back in the browser, etc.). Thankfully, the phone was a hybrid of gestures and physical hardware buttons. There won't be any hardware buttons on any Ubuntu phone.
3 - The device unity selling point doesn't sell me. I'd never use my phone as my home computer. My desktop and laptop are far more robust in terms of capability than any phone, and I'd rather just use those.
4 - I'm having a hard time believing that desktop-grade applications will run smoothly on a phone. Sure, developers will be encouraged to bundle a mobile interface, but I'm not sold on the notion that someday in the near future I'll be playing Portal 2 on my phone.
5 - The home screen looks crazy. I'm not a huge fan of the hodgepodge that will be files, media, and apps strewn about the home screen. In hindsight, I like the process existing mobile OS's take to reduce clutter. Open the app, then open media recognized by the app. That process keeps things clean.
Ubuntu isn't exactly easy on the eyes, either. That magenta-y, orange-ish theme is hideous. Even the font that they use sucks. Undoubtedly, however, that can be fixed through themeing the rom. However, I love stock rom experiences, so I know that a theme would irk me. Just my OCD, I guess.
It's core strength is multi-tasking, of which I'm very interested in. It seems to be very intuitive. I'd love to play around with that.
Web-based apps on the phone are definitely intriguing.
I didn't really care for the dig that they made on Android regarding Java. Java was put in place for rapid application development. On lower-end phones, I can see a Java environment being overhead on the operating system, but with my Optimus G, it hardly even knows its there. The OG is a beast.
I'm definitely going to be paying attention to the developments made with Ubuntu Mobile. I'll be dusting off my GNex when the image does get released.
Damn dude hater over here
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Damn dude hater over here
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Definitely not hating, I do wanna try it. It could be a totally viable OS.
didnt seem like hating to me. just putting his opinion out there. he makes some good points. i would like to try it out but id much rather get JB before this lol
I'll port it eventually. Is there demand for webos or firefox os? I could do those too.
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Webos most definitely! Loved my Palm Pre and multitasking .
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I'll port it eventually. Is there demand for webos or firefox os? I could do those too.
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I'm very interested in ubuntu. Would love to see it ported in the future.
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Is Love to see unbuntu or webos ported over
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Im extremely excited for this. Especially if it comes with a feature to dock to an external monitor and run a slim Ubuntu desktop OS.
I'm gonna need a port as soon as possible
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And to get beta you need to back it with $5. Its already past the needed amount, now backing it just means your buying beta access. Trying to spread the word, as I know many of us on xda love to be the first to try things!
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This looks pretty cool. I'm glad they got the finding they needed. I will try it out when it is released on the play store.
interesting keyboard for sure
Will have to look more into this. Curious as to how well it is going to fare for the dreaded Community.
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Looks really cool, but I'm very hesitant to donate $5 before being able to try it out.
Edit: What the hell, it seems like a great idea, I just gave $5.
Thanks for the link! I saw it on the weekend and forgot to circle back to it to contribute. :good:
So if i understand it correctly, they wwant us to donate and then the beta will be available? Its no beta available now?
Since they have what they need I'd like and open beta instead of a closed paid beta
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Cool :thumbup::beer:
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It's still awaiting release. Expected delivery by June I think. If you donate you get it as soon as it's released, otherwise you'll have to wait for it in the play store.
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June is the targets for backers according to their timeline, while everyone else waits till q1 2014.
Kinda wish they had a $$ level for people wanting the Alpha version *now* - keyboard looks very promising. Hope I don't get disappointed like in other keyboard cases (who shall remain nameless).
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June is the targets for backers according to their timeline, while everyone else waits till q1 2014.
Kinda wish they had a $$ level for people wanting the Alpha version *now* - keyboard looks very promising. Hope I don't get disappointed like in other keyboard cases (who shall remain nameless).
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I actually took a screen shot of the key layout and pretended to type with it. it'd be very easy to adapt to. From the sounds of it this might be needed next big thing. I mean this is already so versatile it can type with a ring....
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I'll just stick to Swiftkey for now. Looks promising though.:good:
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I actually took a screen shot of the key layout and pretended to type with it. it'd be very easy to adapt to. From the sounds of it this might be needed next big thing. I mean this is already so versatile it can type with a ring....
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I'll just stick to Swiftkey for now. Looks promising though.:good:
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I currently use SwiftKey, and I like it fine. It is better than any alternatives, and I've tried them all. But I agree with jlear3 that "this might be the needed next big thing." Since buying my Nexus 7 last summer, I have wondered how developers could create an on-screen keyboard that didn't take up half the screen. I'm obviously not the only one who wondered this, as the developer specifically mentions that in the promo. While I'm very hesitant to say that this is the solution, especially since the beta is still months away, this does seem like a solution.
When is this being released?
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Great concept, useless for anyone who types in different languages using English letters. (auto dictionary will just pick the closest English word) And $5 without even trying it, I'll pass.
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Pitched in $5 and hoping they'll release it sooner than June.
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Pitched in $5, waiting with impatience
Got an email update from indiegogo.com
Here it is for anyone interested:
Hi everyone,
Wow. Just… wow. We can’t even tell you how grateful we are for all of your excitement and support for this project.
In just 48 hours (!!) you’ve almost quadrupled our initial goal. And we’re well on our way to our stretch goal of $60,000, which will enable us to create a wearable development kit to allow others to bring Minuum to even more devices.
And thank you for helping to spread the word to your friends, family and networks! Sharing this campaign is the best way you can help bring the future of typing closer, today.
For the duration of this campaign, we’ll be posting more in-depth blogs and videos about Minuum. Stay tuned!
And, again, THANK YOU. So much.
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Well I just joined it. Seems like a pretty awesome idea.
Is Samsung getting closer to ditching Android? Galaxy S4 shown running Tizen OS http://drippler.com/updates/share/s...hing-android-galaxy-s4-shown-running-tizen-os Via j.mp/drippler_app
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I doubt it. Samsung gets a lot of money on their mobile side from their Android devices. Ditching it would be a total disaster; however, releasing a Tizen device alongside w/ their Android lineup may work.
Dropping the OS that helped them get to number 1 would be a horrible decision. Tizen is a work in progress but doesn't have any steam to go against iOS AND Android.
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Ain't the first time I heard of tizen. But it surely better be the last. I absolutely love Samsung devices. More than anything. I'll prolly jump to HTC if they no longer support android.
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I could easily see them going with Tizen in the Asian markets to get away from licensing software from Google. Would be a death knell in NA/Europe though.
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Too greedy? May be yes. Anyway, no OS without Google services can survive. Apple suffered once after removing google maps, just an example. For me Android is the main reason why I am having a Samsung, which I think is the case with majority as well. So, if Samsung moves out to proprietary OS, next upgrade would be to a different H/W platform, (Of course with Android). It is that simple.
It will take years to evolve a matured OS. It is not a joke! Anyway, good luck to Samsung!
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Too greedy? May be yes. Anyway, no OS without Google services can survive. Apple suffered once after removing google maps, just an example. For me Android is the main reason why I am having a Samsung, which I think is the case with majority as well. So, if Samsung moves out to proprietary OS, next upgrade would be to a different H/W platform, (Of course with Android). It is that simple.
It will take years to evolve a matured OS. It is not a joke! Anyway, good luck to Samsung!
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Not really, Tizen is still Linux based, just not "android" so half their work is done for them. Tizen may be a great OS, but the fact its Closed source with ZERO hacking/modding possible (i don't even think root will b possible) then screw it. Not for me. Its why i don't own a WIndows Phone. I think windows phone is a great OS, i just don't like not having hackability
If it is closed OS, it is a go back!
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I had a Windows Phone for 3 days when assurion sent me the wrong phone instead of my s3 and I hated it. Maybe because im so used to Android. I love the ability to mod the hell out of my phone. Fun to try and explain to people why my phone looks so much different than their stock phone. I don't think samsung would release this in the us though. Wouldn't work in our market I don't think
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