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Anyway... As many of you probably did, I have had many phones. The thing is that with my previous devices, the desire for them got lost in like a week after I purchased the device. But with the HTC Desire, I have kinda different feeling. I mean, I purchased my Desire like a month now, and I am not a bit bored by it. It still looks fun to me, and I still find interesting things to do with it. So, what is your opinions about this? How long did you enjoyed your new "shiny" device, and for how long you have been (are) enjoying the Desire?
I know for me the fact I can mould the phone how I want has played a huge part in keeping me interested. I usually upgrade to nokia E class phone, the E71 was my last phone, but coming from a linux fanboy the Desire feels like -my- phone just like my laptop is moulded exactly how I want it.
The fact its the first phone I've owned that has yet to struggle with anything I throw at it helps a huge amount too
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Longer then the HTC HD2, BlackBerry Bold
This device is amazing indeed. I still have moments that I look at it and think... wow And soon Froyo will come, which will give you another few weeks of 'new enjoyment'. Also I still hope that the Android Market is going to start filling with great quality apps soon :0) Angry Birds this summer is a must have game.
And in Q4, Android 3 may be released and we can start enjoying that. (probably not from HTC, but from XDA) There is lots going on in the Android World!
ljesh said:
Tricky title?
I don't know if this is the correct subforum... if not, mods please transfer.
Anyway... As many of you probably did, I have had many phones. The thing is that with my previous devices, the desire for them got lost in like a week after I purchased the device. But with the HTC Desire, I have kinda different feeling. I mean, I purchased my Desire like a month now, and I am not a bit bored by it. It still looks fun to me, and I still find interesting things to do with it. So, what is your opinions about this? How long did you enjoyed your new "shiny" device, and for how long you have been (are) enjoying the Desire?
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I'm pretty much bored with it as I get with any phone once you do all with it you wanted. It becomes just another phone. The only difference with this one is that I'm hell angry on HTC for there build quality in general which covers everything from the poor UMTS reception to the stupid body design with button back light shining through micro holes under the screen.
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The only difference with this one is that I'm hell angry on HTC for there build quality in general which covers everything from the poor UMTS reception to the stupid body design
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Been happy with my HTC phones since I opened up a box of Magics and knew I was buying one by the end of the day. I've now had a Magic, a Hero and now my Desire and I always find something new to do or try out every week and that's without having rooted the phone. Before this I've had a S.E. W950 and after an E71 and while I've had my Hero I've had an iPhone and I've got to say that the iPhone has nothing on the overall features and abilities of even my Hero.
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I have to agree with y'all. If it was not for the battery, this device would be absolutely perfect!
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Feel free to use this thread for general discussion related to the Rogers Galaxy Nexus
I've just HUP'd to a Galaxy Nexus, pretty excited to get it in the mail this week. I'm coming from an iPhone 4s.. I've been a die hard Apple fan but I did try some gingerbread phones before and didn't mind it, just had lots of touch screen issues/texting issues (timestamps) and found it to be a hassle.
Anyone else move from an iPhone 4s and want to share an opinion?
Enjoy the liberty.
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Enjoy the liberty.
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Thanks.
I think my main issue though was the grid of icons, using iOS for so long I just started to absolutely HATE it. When they included Notification Center I was happy, but I realized I never even used it like I did when I had my Infuse, because it didn't feel like a real part of the OS... just a place to go to clear notifications, not SEE them and interact with them.
It is honestly the best phone I have ever seen, everything is great on it. The quality and size of the phone makes the iPhone look like a toy in my opinion. Also ICS gives Android the polish that's its needed in looks and performance.
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It is honestly the best phone I have ever seen, everything is great on it. The quality and size of the phone makes the iPhone look like a toy in my opinion. Also ICS gives Android the polish that's its needed in looks and performance.
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Gah this anticipation is killing me now that you say that XD
I'm all for the big screen too seeing as I'm a huge netflix user on my phone.
You're in for one hell of a ride.
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You're in for one hell of a ride.
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Is that a good or bad thing?
FYI you really should wait a week when their new upgrade policy goes into effect which means you actually pay what you owe not an over inflated amount when you upgrade
And i'm going from a iP4 to a Nexus as soon as i find a best buy with one in stock
I'm considering getting the Galaxy Nexus as well. I just sold my iPhone4. I hardly ever used it as a phone. Just for music and to play Angry Birds. Sooooo happy I sold my iPhone4! My main device is BlackBerry, but I have 2 lines. I have the HTC Amaze on my second line now. I love the Amaze but it's too heavy for me to carry both devices. There's only so many purses a girl could buy! I was messing around with the Galaxy Nexus this weekend and it's a pretty sleek device. I thought about getting the Samsung Galaxy SII because of the Exynos CPU, but I need a notification led light. BlackBerry spoiled me in that department. Besides the Galaxy Nexus, any other device I should consider? I need something that is light, thin and fast.
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I'm considering getting the Galaxy Nexus as well. I just sold my iPhone4. I hardly ever used it as a phone. Just for music and to play Angry Birds. Sooooo happy I sold my iPhone4! My main device is BlackBerry, but I have 2 lines. I have the HTC Amaze on my second line now. I love the Amaze but it's too heavy for me to carry both devices. There's only so many purses a girl could buy! I was messing around with the Galaxy Nexus this weekend and it's a pretty sleek device. I thought about getting the Samsung Galaxy SII because of the Exynos CPU, but I need a notification led light. BlackBerry spoiled me in that department. Besides the Galaxy Nexus, any other device I should consider? I need something that is light, thin and fast.
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If your coming from an iPhone 4/4s like myself, Android is really the only way to go. Your other options would be Windows Phone 7 (in Canada we have lame WP7 devices and it's microsoft lol) or Blackberry with RIM falling apart.
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FYI you really should wait a week when their new upgrade policy goes into effect which means you actually pay what you owe not an over inflated amount when you upgrade
And i'm going from a iP4 to a Nexus as soon as i find a best buy with one in stock
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I'm thinking of using the HUP to trial run the Nexus till I get paid, then return it and buy it outright without extending my contract so I should be okay.
I will admit though, I'm very excited to use this device, especially coming from my 4S.
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If your coming from an iPhone 4/4s like myself, Android is really the only way to go. Your other options would be Windows Phone 7 (in Canada we have lame WP7 devices and it's microsoft lol) or Blackberry with RIM falling apart.
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I guess you didn't fully read my post. My main device is a BlackBerry and that won't change anytime soon. I have the HTC Amaze on my second line but it's a heavy device so I'm looking for a thinner, lighter Android. I only used the iPhone4 as a phone for maybe a month and that was last summer. I don't care for the iPhone. No offense to iPhone users. It does nothing for me. I agree the WP7 are lame in Canada. I think Telus is picking up the Nokia Lumia 800. I love Nokia, but not sure about WP7 though.
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I guess you didn't fully read my post. My main device is a BlackBerry and that won't change anytime soon. I have the HTC Amaze on my second line but it's a heavy device so I'm looking for a thinner, lighter Android. I only used the iPhone4 as a phone for maybe a month and that was last summer. I don't care for the iPhone. No offense to iPhone users. It does nothing for me. I agree the WP7 are lame in Canada. I think Telus is picking up the Nokia Lumia 800. I love Nokia, but not sure about WP7 though.
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Must have mis-read, sorry about that. If you're coming from a BlackBerry it's like a GODSEND.
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Must have mis-read, sorry about that. If you're coming from a BlackBerry it's like a GODSEND.
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Oh no worries. I use my BlackBerry for other purposes. My HTC Amaze is pretty damn fast but HEAVY! I will give the Galaxy Nexus a try.
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Oh no worries. I use my BlackBerry for other purposes. My HTC Amaze is pretty damn fast but HEAVY! I will give the Galaxy Nexus a try.
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I tried a HTC Evo 3D and was just appalled by the sense skin and the way the screen looked, just terrible. Is the Amaze any better?
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I tried a HTC Evo 3D and was just appalled by the sense skin and the way the screen looked, just terrible. Is the Amaze any better?
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I had the HTC EVO 3D 3 times....yes 3 times, LOL, the battery door drove me nuts. But it wasn't just that, it was laggy and whenever I talked on the phone, everyone said I sound like I'm talking through a tunnel. The Amaze is AMAZING! It's A LOT better than the EVO 3D. The Amaze is faster, call quality is much better, build quality more solid, screen looks better even though they both have the same res. and the speaker is much louder. The speaker on the EVO 3D was low and tin like. Overall I am very happy with the Amaze.
Now I just need a 2nd Android.
has anyone been able to get mms working? I tried adding an mms apn I found online but no luck.. I've also had a few text messages fail to go through.
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I had the HTC EVO 3D 3 times....yes 3 times, LOL, the battery door drove me nuts. But it wasn't just that, it was laggy and whenever I talked on the phone, everyone said I sound like I'm talking through a tunnel. The Amaze is AMAZING! It's A LOT better than the EVO 3D. The Amaze is faster, call quality is much better, build quality more solid, screen looks better even though they both have the same res. and the speaker is much louder. The speaker on the EVO 3D was low and tin like. Overall I am very happy with the Amaze.
Now I just need a 2nd Android.
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So why bother with a Nexus if you're happy with your Amaze?
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So why bother with a Nexus if you're happy with your Amaze?
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I have to carry 2 devices with me now and the Amaze is too heavy in my purse. The Galaxy Nexus is much lighter and also thinner. It makes a difference.
For the sake of science, please check what baseband your phone has and if it exists already available in the radio-thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
If not, please consider making a radio-dump
I've had all the iphones since the original. I'm just bored and ready to experience android. In reality the iphone has not changed much over the last few years. The one x is the first android phone that has really caught my attention. I'm really looking forward to receiving my phone tomorrow. Anyone else switching over?
Ya i have just changed my iPhone 4s out whit 1x and thats the best thing i have ever done..
this phone is soo nice. just need some exp on rooting and use custom roms ^^ but wen thats done you got your self the best phone in tha world ^^
i am thinking two to ditch my iphone to this one
gonner be the best thing you ever do on android you getting alot more freedom whit your phone.
I've had:
Htc Desire
Htc Desire HD
Htc Sensation
iPhone 4 (bought as gift) i really do not like it. its currently the only phone i have ATM and i hardly use it basic calls and texts :-O
Grey Htc One X coming 2morro cant wait to be back to normal.
Glad to see some iPhone users' are giving android a chance, instead of using their iPhones as a sex toy on themselves
Just got mine. Been quite happy with my 4s, but this phone seemed to be the first android, that really could live up to my expectations, and which is running fluently. Had an LG 2X which was quite a disappointment. But looking forward to play around with this, and see if it can take me away from my iphone for good
I'm moving up from my super reliable Desire
Mainly because i'm always running low on memory to install apps! ... but also because the One X looks amazing.
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Just got mine. Been quite happy with my 4s, but this phone seemed to be the first android, that really could live up to my expectations, and which is running fluently. Had an LG 2X which was quite a disappointment. But looking forward to play around with this, and see if it can take me away from my iphone for good
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Yikes-- from an iPhone to the buggy, awful, hot mess that was the LG G2X... I'm glad that experience didn't turn you off to Android in general :]
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Yikes-- from an iPhone to the buggy, awful, hot mess that was the LG G2X... I'm glad that experience didn't turn you off to Android in general :]
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Hehe no, i know a lot of ppl that loves their android, but after that experience, i just wanted to go back to something i knew was working I'm quite picky when it comes to phones, and i need the os to run fluently. And i feel that the one x, really has made that happen So for now i'm quite happy with my change, but miss all my apps But quite new to the android, so i have to figure out, what apps to get.
Hey boys and girls
im not sure if you know about this already or not but I got fed up with the whole Apple / Samsung court cases and chilsish behaviour, after tweeting @nokia they sent me this link - http://conversations.nokia.com/trial-a-nokia/
I filled it all out and guess what there sending me a new lumia 900 to play with how awesome is that ???? give it a shot
cheers
Maggot82 said:
Hey boys and girls
im not sure if you know about this already or not but I got fed up with the whole Apple / Samsung court cases and chilsish behaviour, after tweeting @nokia they sent me this link - http://conversations.nokia.com/trial-a-nokia/
I filled it all out and guess what there sending me a new lumia 900 to play with how awesome is that ???? give it a shot
cheers
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Lol... giving them away
hx4700 Killer said:
Lol... giving them away
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Read again, they loan it to you for 2 weeks.
Hey, yeah I know its only for a few weeks but thats still pretty awesome and there is a chance that you get to keep one
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Hey, yeah I know its only for a few weeks but thats still pretty awesome and there is a chance that you get to keep one
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It's a great marketing tool. People are edgy about WP7 (and I'm guessing 8.) and this is a great way for them to try it out. Microsoft should do something similar as well.
exiva said:
It's a great marketing tool. People are edgy about WP7 (and I'm guessing 8.) and this is a great way for them to try it out. Microsoft should do something similar as well.
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hey so I now have my brand new white lumia 900 and everything about it so far is brilliant. I'm only missing one app so far that being Sky +. I have the norms Facebook, twitter, foursquare, Skype IP con errors and a host of others. Its synced all my contacts ithout issue no duplicates. So far its all good
I will keep you updated
I just signed up for it. Fingers crossed!
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How long did it take you guys to hear back from nokia? Its taking forever for me...hope that doesn't mean i dont cut it. And with the announcement today, Nokia dropped the ball.
aooga said:
How long did it take you guys to hear back from nokia? Its taking forever for me...hope that doesn't mean i dont cut it. And with the announcement today, Nokia dropped the ball.
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Hey Guys
All in all about 5/6 days in total, in really loving this phone its been awesome so far with everything I have asked of it, I highly reccomend you all at least have a go with one. I honestly think Windows Phone may be the way forward, Apple lost my interest a long time ago as they only ever seem to add a few new features with each release and not revamp the entire OS and lets face it the phones have pretty much stayed the same. As for Android well I do love it however maybe in just getting old because this Windows Oas just feels more professional and well just better !!!
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Hey Guys
All in all about 5/6 days in total, in really loving this phone its been awesome so far with everything I have asked of it, I highly reccomend you all at least have a go with one. I honestly think Windows Phone may be the way forward, Apple lost my interest a long time ago as they only ever seem to add a few new features with each release and not revamp the entire OS and lets face it the phones have pretty much stayed the same. As for Android well I do love it however maybe in just getting old because this Windows Oas just feels more professional and well just better !!!
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Did they email you first or did they just send you the phone?
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busab said:
Did they email you first or did they just send you the phone?
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Well they dont have my address yet. Thats why i'm hoping that they will email me asking for it so they can ship it out. Its been 3 days now and i'm thinking that they didn't accept it.
I signed up for this too I'm starting up a phone blog, so this will help me out a lot. If I may, I want to ask a question.
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I'm currently an Android user, and looking to Windows Phone as my next OS. My device was recently stolen, so I'm looking to by a new device. But I have no idea which one to buy. Most windows devices look the same expect the Nokia 900. It's an amazing device. But what makes it difference between this device, and the Radar?
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I signed up for this too I'm starting up a phone blog, so this will help me out a lot. If I may, I want to ask a question.
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I'm currently an Android user, and looking to Windows Phone as my next OS. My device was recently stolen, so I'm looking to by a new device. But I have no idea which one to buy. Most windows devices look the same expect the Nokia 900. It's an amazing device. But what makes it difference between this device, and the Radar?
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The OS is the same. There are some Nokia exclusive apps for a short period of time, but that's about as far as the difference software wise goes between a Nokia and the Radar. The major difference between the Lumia and the Radar is the build quality. Everything after using the solid as a rock Lumia feels like crap.
I hope I get one. I really want to try out windows. That new lumia 920 is sick!
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Hi guys they send you a form to fill out if they have chosen you, they have gave me another £10 free credit today they have been really good so far awesome in fact, I have never known a company to do anything like this before I think its brillaint, good luck to you all im sure they will be in touch soon
im really thinking I might get one of these phones to as they are great, I have had no issues yet at all everything about it is fantastic
they emailed me a form to fill out
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soooo been using this beast for a few days now not everything can be awesome so, im not a big fan of the camera i the dark it reminds me of a phone from 5 years ago the flash just isnt good enough to be fair, on the flip side in the middle of the day the camera is just as good as any other I have had good quality bright and well perfectly acceptable.
I have now came across a handful of apps that I cant find when I say handful I mean 2/3 literally that I would like but to be honest I can live without, Instagram , Sky + and the other escapes me right now.
the hardware on the phone is brilliant though, I think I will be moving to a Nokia very soon, the build quality is just amazing.
everything else is so far so good
oh one last thing for now, the windows phone marketplace, it seems to get a lot of grief from people for only having a few apps ??? I think theres over 100000 now compared with Apple and Android in the millions....... well this maybe true but looking at the apps on Android and then my windows market place well its an education. the amount of pure and utter crap found on the android play store is crazy half really is malware or just an app that well basically dont work.
all the apps I have really needed and are useful are found on the WP marketplace, when browsing the market place every app is of use or is popular and wanted by users there are no crappy apps for want of a better word..
with that said more updates will follow.
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soooo been using this beast for a few days now not everything can be awesome so, im not a big fan of the camera i the dark it reminds me of a phone from 5 years ago the flash just isnt good enough to be fair, on the flip side in the middle of the day the camera is just as good as any other I have had good quality bright and well perfectly acceptable.
I have now came across a handful of apps that I cant find when I say handful I mean 2/3 literally that I would like but to be honest I can live without, Instagram , Sky + and the other escapes me right now.
the hardware on the phone is brilliant though, I think I will be moving to a Nokia very soon, the build quality is just amazing.
everything else is so far so good
oh one last thing for now, the windows phone marketplace, it seems to get a lot of grief from people for only having a few apps ??? I think theres over 100000 now compared with Apple and Android in the millions....... well this maybe true but looking at the apps on Android and then my windows market place well its an education. the amount of pure and utter crap found on the android play store is crazy half really is malware or just an app that well basically dont work.
all the apps I have really needed and are useful are found on the WP marketplace, when browsing the market place every app is of use or is popular and wanted by users there are no crappy apps for want of a better word..
with that said more updates will follow.
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you're lucky...i tweeted @nokia and they said they escalted it and will get back to me whether i got it or not. Hope i did..i have a great app idea (its done..just needs testing on a windows phone )
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you're lucky...i tweeted @nokia and they said they escalted it and will get back to me whether i got it or not. Hope i did..i have a great app idea (its done..just needs testing on a windows phone )
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good luck fella
Any updates for anyone? I haven't heard anything back.
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So, as we were mulling an upgrade from my wife's Epic4g to either an iPhone 5 or a GS3, we asked our friends for input. I already have a GS3 and have been doing a little research on the iPhone (the people at the Sprint store actually just told my wife that I was knowledgeable and I should be able to help her make the right decision and walked away from us, since I knew more about both phones than they did).
GS3 people: "Well I like the bigger screen and the battery life seems to be better than on the i5." (other various points plus and minus)
Apple people: "I love my iPhone"
Me: Why?
Apple people: "It's awesome! And it's easy"
Me: What's awesome about it?
AP: It's Apple!
Me: Can you be more specific?
AP: Well, I have an iPad too!
Me: Okay....do you ever transfer work from the iPhone to the iPad?
AP: No. But they have the same apps! I can use the same account on everything and have all the same apps!
Me: But I can do that on Android too.
AP: I have Apple TV! I can do stuff with that!
Me: But I can already select music, movies, and/or pictures and send them to my stereo receiver or my TV from my GS3.
AP: Since our family all uses the same account, we can share a calendar!
Me: You can do that on Android with Google Calendar and still share them. As a matter of fact, you can have SEPARATE accounts on Google calendar and still share them. For that matter, you can even use Google calendar on your apple products. Google goes everywhere, iCloud is just for Apple - kinda more limiting.
AP: Well, when I put a contact number in or make a change to my iCloud account, I do it one place and it's on my iPad and everywhere.
Me: Again, this is all already there using gmail. And, again, you could use gmail for your apple stuff too. When I upgrade, I don't need anyone to move contacts - that's all taken care of.
AP: Oh. But I have all these cool accessories!
Me: You mean the ones that don't work anymore because of the lightning port?
AP: But there's an adapter!
Me; It's $30 and makes everything stick up all weird, right?
AP: Well, it's not really that bad and you don't notice it very much
Me: Okaay. What about the phone itself?
AP: It's faster than my iPhone 4!
Me: Uh huh. And so's the GS3.
AP: I can make folders!
Me: Same here
AP: But it's Apple!
So, in the end, all of the "awesomeness" of Apple boiled down to pretty much stuff that's already there for android, but the iFans grew up in JobsWorld and know nothing of how to make anything work other than what they get spoon-fed, I guess.
I have my own issues with Android...I wish to HELL that Google would put a little more Apple-like clamps on what the hardware vendors do before they roll out updates (my N7 is smooth as silk, but my wife's TF700 is probably going to go bye bye very, very soon). Android is not built for the perpetual noobs that make up the iFan base, and that's kind of unfortunate. I was showing my wife Nova launcher (on both my phone and N7) and it just smokes Apple by so much it's sick. For that matter, it smokes Touchwiz and the other stock launchers, IMHO. But I think most people don't look just that little beyond what they see in the cellular store and the gaggle of moron's that make those places up, so they don't realize the power of the android base and what you truly can get done.
Last fall, my wife was DYING for i-something, particularly an iPhone. I made her wait. She listened to everyone, looked at her own experience and decided to roll up to the GS3 instead of the iPhone. Within a few minutes of getting home, she had her contacts, text messages, and call logs all from the old phone on the new one. Having what she calls her own personal "Geek Squad" helped a lot to navigate through the repeated conversations like above. Plus, she's no dummy herself!
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iphone = idiotphone
This sounds familiar......Oh yeah,,
Damn, can't figure out how to embed a youtube clip. Oh well, click on the link anyway.
http://youtu.be/FL7yD-0pqZg
poit said:
This sounds familiar......Oh yeah,,
Damn, can't figure out how to embed a youtube clip. Oh well, click on the link anyway.
http://youtu.be/FL7yD-0pqZg
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Thas some really igneete shiz thou. I loove this clip. Dumb azz iphone dummys. Hahaha
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whats bad is i feel like i've had that conversation i work for a big box electronic store lol im so tired of iEverything
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This sounds familiar......Oh yeah,,
Damn, can't figure out how to embed a youtube clip. Oh well, click on the link anyway.
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Thanks for posting that. Just as funny as the first time I saw it! Freaking classic!
Id have her wait until the GS4 releases here soon, or the HTC One seems like its gonna have a alot to offer, about the ONLY reason I would recommend an iphone is because its for your wife and woman seem to have issues with the bigger Android devices these days, my wife loves my GS3 but complains its just too big
I personally wouldn't be buying a phone right now because of the phones coming out in the next month or two, such as the HTC One and the S4, but if you got it free on contract or for something like $300 off contract it could be good.
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Waiting wasn't really an option. She dropped the old one and it was green, like an ancient CRT.
As far as the size, she used my GS3 first to see if that was going to be an issue. We got it at best buy, so she has some time to change her mind.
Here's a really good article on this exact subject:
http://readwrite.com/2013/01/29/why-do-americans-hate-android-and-love-apple
Great article, great thread!
Tis funny, around where i sit at work there are a bunch of crapple isheep. They were all happy they finally got a Jailbreak for the latest release.. I just sit and laugh.. My S3 has been rooted since about 20 min after i got her home.. lol.. I had an Iphone for a short time.. Just can't do it.. i got rid of it after a few months.. Too much crapple stuff to deal with, I prefer my Android so no matter what my accounts are synced to whatever android i choose to use.. no plug into this.. press this.. wiggle that.. nothing.. Thank god for our dev community over here
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Here's a really good article on this exact subject:
http://readwrite.com/2013/01/29/why-do-americans-hate-android-and-love-apple
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Excellent article. Thanks for posting.
I got the iPhone 5 when it first came out and traded it for a galaxy s3.. Ive rooted my device and I run CM 10.1 with android 4.2.2.. Honestly, I miss the overall smoothness, the better battery life,the quality of the apps, and of course the emojis,iMessage, and facetime. I cant say iOS is better than android but I also cant say android is better than iOS.. theyre both extremely good and each have theyre own things.. android has waaaaay more features, but is missing a lot as well. More features doesnt automatically mean better.. IMHO people shouldnt bash Iphones or androids, they're both really good and if you cant accept that then youre really just a fanboy.
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I got the iPhone 5 when it first came out and traded it for a galaxy s3.. Ive rooted my device and I run CM 10.1 with android 4.2.2.. Honestly, I miss the overall smoothness, the better battery life,the quality of the apps, and of course the emojis,iMessage, and facetime. I cant say iOS is better than android but I also cant say android is better than iOS.. theyre both extremely good and each have theyre own things.. android has waaaaay more features, but is missing a lot as well. More features doesnt automatically mean better.. IMHO people shouldnt bash Iphones or androids, they're both really good and if you cant accept that then youre really just a fanboy.
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You do realize you can get emojis... right?
Also, smoothness and iPhone should NEVER EVER be in the same sentence. Quality of apps? LOL, you have to pay for about 95% of any of the good apps. In the Play Store there are a HUGE amount of free apps that are exceptional quality. Please tell me what Android is "missing" that iPhone's have? I'd love to know....
Not tryna be a d*** I just don't see where you're coming from... previous iFanboy?
Joe0113 said:
You do realize you can get emojis... right?
Also, smoothness and iPhone should NEVER EVER be in the same sentence. Quality of apps? LOL, you have to pay for about 95% of any of the good apps. In the Play Store there are a HUGE amount of free apps that are exceptional quality. Please tell me what Android is "missing" that iPhone's have? I'd love to know....
Not tryna be a d*** I just don't see where you're coming from... previous iFanboy?
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Just telling you my experience, I do feel it was more stable and yeah you had to pay, but from my experience i feel like they were better.. one example is Temple Run 2.. Ive played it side to side with an iphone 5 and it felt way smoother.. the emojis are black and white and I can barely figure out what it is.. But yeah youre right, there are tons of great free apps on the play store, I was referring to games when I said "quality of apps" but yes, I do miss iMessage and Facetime, but thats about it, thats what I feel like is missing to make android nearly perfect. The OS itself is super boring and stale, but when it comes to stableness,games, and battery life I feel it beats android. But then again android beats it in tons of other things. Yes, android is awesome, but you cant say people who use iphones are retards.
Soccer_af_ said:
Just telling you my experience, I do feel it was more stable and yeah you had to pay, but from my experience i feel like they were better.. one example is Temple Run 2.. Ive played it side to side with an iphone 5 and it felt way smoother.. the emojis are black and white and I can barely figure out what it is.. But yeah youre right, there are tons of great free apps on the play store, I was referring to games when I said "quality of apps" but yes, I do miss iMessage and Facetime, but thats about it, thats what I feel like is missing to make android nearly perfect. The OS itself is super boring and stale, but when it comes to stableness,games, and battery life I feel it beats android. But then again android beats it in tons of other things. Yes, android is awesome, but you cant say people who use iphones are retards.
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I play Temple Run 2 all the time and it is smooth as hell. So I have noooo idea what you are talking about. On the other hand, my GF has an iP4 and Temple Run 2 (along with the phone itself) freezes and crashes all the time lol. iPhone's/iAnything are not "smooth" at all, especially after using them for about 6 months they start to wear down and crash non stop. And battery life? I'm "averaging" 2 Days 5 hrs (53Hrs) of battery life so I don't say how you can say that either lol. Of course I have an extended battery, which for iPhones you don't have that capability, once your battery goes... you're fu****!!
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Joe0113 said:
I play Temple Run 2 all the time and it is smooth as hell. So I have noooo idea what you are talking about. On the other hand, my GF has an iP4 and Temple Run 2 (along with the phone itself) freezes and crashes all the time lol. iPhone's/iAnything are not "smooth" at all, especially after using them for about 6 months they start to wear down and crash non stop. And battery life? I'm "averaging" 2 Days 5 hrs (53Hrs) of battery life so I don't say how you can say that either lol. Of course I have an extended battery, which for iPhones you don't have that capability, once your battery goes... you're fu****!!
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Well then it must be my phone, did you tweak anything? But yeah Im not about to use and extend battery which makes my phone twice as thick,, and theres cases for the iphone as well which give you more power. But from my 4 months of using the i5 with about 150 apps, everything was super smooth
I can agree. I had the iPhone 5 for 12 days after I signed my contract and the build quality was amazing and I loved imessage because all my family has imessage. The gaming on it was so amazing and smooth as butter with ANY high end graphic intensive game BUT the lack of major customization and boring iOS set up was a major downfall so I traded it for my shiny new S3. The s3 seems just as fast in real world EXCEPT for gaming which is noticeably slower than the A6 in the iPhone 5. But aside from gaming, which I do a lot of on a phone because rim never home, the s3 is amazing. I love both apple and android and can appreciate both so I never bash either.
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I play Temple Run 2 all the time and it is smooth as hell. So I have noooo idea what you are talking about. On the other hand, my GF has an iP4 and Temple Run 2 (along with the phone itself) freezes and crashes all the time lol. iPhone's/iAnything are not "smooth" at all, especially after using them for about 6 months they start to wear down and crash non stop. And battery life? I'm "averaging" 2 Days 5 hrs (53Hrs) of battery life so I don't say how you can say that either lol. Of course I have an extended battery, which for iPhones you don't have that capability, once your battery goes... you're fu****!!
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iPhone 5 has a MUCH faster graphics chip than anything else on the market today...
I personally am an android fan, have had several, have got my wife & parents using them, etc. But when it comes to the SoC's, apple designs their own and has been the driving force in GPU advancement in smartphones. So this guy talking about Temple Run 2 being smoother on an IP5...yeah it should be because the GPU there is much more powerful.