Google Talk video chat is not supported on Photon 4g yet, is this a Sprint decision or Motorola decision ?
https://motorola-enterprise.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/69149/~/photon-4g---video-chat
Very horrible to skimp on such a major feature.
The apk was extracted from the Nexus as shown in this thread, but I do not think it would work on the Photon as is.
TS out
working on it already, you can check progress here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200041
Any help or input would be great!
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This is a known issue. I already reported this to the Motorola forums below and Motorola acknowledged it is a known issue and are working on a fix for it.
https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/55070?tstart=0
I'm a Sprint Launch Ambassador supporting the Photon. Sprint does not have ownership of the Google Talk app. Any development for video chat capability in GTalk is wholly up to Google.
The problem has been solved. Read my post above. There's always a solution to a problem
thank you, but I have noticed static in the audio stream. Did anybody notice that ?
mattvalenz said:
I'm a Sprint Launch Ambassador supporting the Photon. Sprint does not have ownership of the Google Talk app. Any development for video chat capability in GTalk is wholly up to Google.
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So are you saying that Google is preventing Sprint/Motorola from including the video chat capability in GTalk, rather than Sprint/Motorola simply neglected to include it?
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Was anyone able to successfully use any VOIP app on this phone?
I tried several of them, i can her the other party fine but all they hear is some distortion.
I tested with Skype, Line2, Sipdroid, Fring.
Fring and Sipdroid are totally unusable.
It seems like Motorola screwed up the voice API's on the phone so no VOIP app works..
You try CSipsimple?
This is a serious let down for me. I was looking forward to being able to use Skype on my phone after many years of crappy WinMo phones. This SUCKS
Skype works fine for me!
Over wifi only!
does anybody know how to bypass the message in skype that states somethin about MAKING CALLS ONLY OVER WIFI, anybody know how to do that?
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Agree, voip sucks. I'm coming from iphone 4 and this is one major thing that I miss. There were so many voip apps in ios, they all worked perfectly.
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I literally tried every single free (and two paid) voip apps on the market yesterday. Nothing works on this phone like it should. Either the mic is all messed up or the audio is choppy, Motorola really messed something up here.
Same here. I've tried several of them and none works right. The same apps work perfectly on my Galaxy Tab so my assumption is that this is a Motorola mess-up.
Did you guys ever stop to think that it's the applications that don't support the phone, not the phone itself? Blaming Motorola for a third party app not working is the most ludicrous thing I've heard all day.
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Did you guys ever stop to think that it's the applications that don't support the phone, not the phone itself? Blaming Motorola for a third party app not working is the most ludicrous thing I've heard all day.
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Interesting. But if Motorola had confidence their phone worked, would they not have included an app on it?
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Interesting. But if Motorola had confidence their phone worked, would they not have included an app on it?
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...no? That doesn't even make any sense. There isn't some magical "voip support" that a phone manufacturer codes into their device. Be patient and wait for developers to update their apps to support new hardware that's barely been out 2 weeks.
Ririal said:
...no? That doesn't even make any sense. There isn't some magical "voip support" that a phone manufacturer codes into their device. Be patient and wait for developers to update their apps to support new hardware that's barely been out 2 weeks.
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I have used many voip apps now (free and paid) and can confirm that there is some problem with this phone when it comes to VoIP apps. I've used same apps on nexus one and they work absolutely fine. Now i m back in Sweden and no way to return this phone in ATT store
Yes, I'm not blaming motorola, however, when this phone has a dual core processor then why is it still unable to do voip?
It was the similar problem with nexus one and nexus s that I had. I guess it's android then. They barely made the support for voip without tweaking it's performance. I never faced this problem with ios. I hate apple products because they are not open source but I can't stop my self from appreciating the good things in their os.
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Yes, I'm not blaming motorola, however, when this phone has a dual core processor then why is it still unable to do voip?
It was the similar problem with nexus one and nexus s that I had. I guess it's android then. They barely made the support for voip without tweaking it's performance. I never faced this problem with ios. I hate apple products because they are not open source but I can't stop my self from appreciating the good things in their os.
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In the XDA Atrix subforum some where I found links to skype and that version of Skype works okay with Atrix (i dont say it works as good as it does on iPhone but bearable). Here is the link in case you didnt find it. I wish Nimbuzz works too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973064&page=2
I've been using qik for atrix and i works perfectly.
loztboy said:
I've been using qik for atrix and i works perfectly.
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Outside US not many ppl can use Qik for video chat and it doesnt support cross platform very well. Hence I stay away from the as much as possible. But I will check Qik and see if it works. Thanks.
ceo.mtcl said:
Yes, I'm not blaming motorola, however, when this phone has a dual core processor then why is it still unable to do voip?
It was the similar problem with nexus one and nexus s that I had. I guess it's android then. They barely made the support for voip without tweaking it's performance. I never faced this problem with ios. I hate apple products because they are not open source but I can't stop my self from appreciating the good things in their os.
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Again, it's pretty obvious you just don't understand how this works. It's application specific support for the PHONE. There is nothing on the phone, Android or otherwise, that makes voip possible or not possible. It's all in the app itself. The new hardware hasn't been out for very long, so give the APPLICATION DEVELOPERS time to update their software to support the device. It's the same reason some games don't work on the Atrix yet. It's not because Motorola decided not to support the game, it's because the game doesn't yet support the device.
Please stop spreading misinformation.
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Again, it's pretty obvious you just don't understand how this works. It's application specific support for the PHONE. There is nothing on the phone, Android or otherwise, that makes voip possible or not possible. It's all in the app itself. The new hardware hasn't been out for very long, so give the APPLICATION DEVELOPERS time to update their software to support the device. It's the same reason some games don't work on the Atrix yet. It's not because Motorola decided not to support the game, it's because the game doesn't yet support the device.
Please stop spreading misinformation.
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No sir. Its pretty obvious YOU don't know how this works.
If every VOIP app on the market does not work ONLY on the the atrix, but works well on every other phone i tested, and even honeycomb - then there is a problem specific to the atrix and NOT the app itself.
If it is just one single app that does not work - then it is an app issue.
In our case, ALL the voip apps are not working because Motorola changed something in the way they are routing the audio and using the Android standard audio API's that those app need to work correctly. Any app that is trying to access the mic or the earpiece fails on this phone either with stuttering audio, crashes or static noise. it is like that with every single voip app and i tested them all.
The atrix is not running some new version of android that these apps just don't know how to support or there is a new android API...no...this is 2.2 we are talking about here and i don't see how each and every developer can fix his app just for the atrix.
The only way i see this getting resolved is by a firmware update from Motorola to fix what they have changed and get the phone to work with normal android standards.
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No sir. Its pretty obvious YOU don't know how this works.
If every VOIP app on the market does not work ONLY on the the atrix, but works well on every other phone i tested, and even honeycomb - then there is a problem specific to the atrix and NOT the app itself.
If it is just one single app that does not work - then it is an app issue.
In our case, ALL the voip apps are not working because Motorola changed something in the way they are routing the audio and using the Android standard audio API's that those app need to work correctly. Any app that is trying to access the mic or the earpiece fails on this phone either with stuttering audio, crashes or static noise. it is like that with every single voip app and i tested them all.
The atrix is not running some new version of android that these apps just don't know how to support or there is a new android API...no...this is 2.2 we are talking about here and i don't see how each and every developer can fix his app just for the atrix.
The only way i see this getting resolved is by a firmware update from Motorola to fix what they have changed and get the phone to work with normal android standards.
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You're halfway there, now put it all together.
The Atrix has a Tegra 2 chipset that does things differently than every other phone out there, correct. I bet you anything when a newer chipset comes out, we'll see the same cycle again. The reason it works on every other phone is because they're using established hardware. The Atrix is new, so it's up to Skype and Fring and whatever other VOIP apps out there to update their software to support the new hardware. Motorola patching in a hack to let it work with outdated architecture is the most stupid thing I've heard all day. The Atrix is unique right now, A LOT of developers will need to update their apps to support it.
BE PATIENT. Let developers update their apps to support the new hardware that's barely been out 2 weeks. Motorola doesn't need to do anything. App developers do.
Droid life has the apk for Netflix from LG revolution system dump. Can't stream yet but you can view ur queue.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/1...cation-pulled-from-lg-revolution-system-dump/
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I was going to post when I saw yours. Here's some other links...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...apk-leaked-probably-wont-stream-anything-yet/
http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-lg-revolution-system-dump-has-netflix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994744
Installs and starts on the Vibrant. All features appear to work with the exception of streaming at the moment. Even without streaming, I find it to be a very useful app.
I can also confirm working on vibrant, Pretty useful. Cant wait for it to be updated with streaming video.
netflix, lol
I am more than willing to bet that all that is needed is for them to flick a switch on (if they wanted too). After installing the app, go sign into your Netflix account and check out your authorized devices. My device was identified by it being an Android device and when you click it for details, you get our phone's model number. The funny thing is that it says the word 'obsolete' by the type of device it is. I know that phones without a particular type of snapdragon won't work, but if it weren't for all this extra silly security they want, I know it would work for us, lol!
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BTW, the message you get after you attempt to stream: "Sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. If the problems persists please visit netflix.com. (1005)" - Has anyone tried to call Netflix and ask them what this means? Lol, I know that I won't!
I wrote this in the other thread...
"Could the issue be related to our Vibrants not passing a DRM check? I'm pretty t I read when that a DRM check was needed to stream with Netflix (and also the upcoming Hulu app).
Maybe someone can rip out the coding the requires the check."
Maybe a mod should merge these two threads.
Not an actual working app...plus there is another thread with the same topic in General
Cheers,
M_T_M
Your "I don't approve this thread" Mod
I just switched from Tmobile (MyTouch 3G Slide) to the Verizon Thunderbolt.
I REALLY REALLY miss the Hand-Free (Texting) ability from the MyTouch...
Is there anyways to get the Hand-Free ported from the MyTouch to the Thunderbolt?
(I tried Vingo, I don't like its. And it didn't seem to Read Incoming SMS)
Just download handcent SMS.
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Its not just the lack of HandsFree Texting on the Thunderbolt.. Its the Call Announcing through Bluetooth, and other features within the HandFree app on the myTouch...
I don't want a Third-Party Messaging app, when the one within Android works just fine.
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Its not just the lack of HandsFree Texting on the Thunderbolt.. Its the Call Announcing through Bluetooth, and other features within the HandFree app on the myTouch...
I don't want a Third-Party Messaging app, when the one within Android works just fine.
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Obviously it doesn't work just fine or you wouldn't be asking about it, lol.
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Obviously it doesn't work just fine or you wouldn't be asking about it, lol.
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Well Maybe you should be laughing at yourself for being douchie, because the HANDS-FREE Feature from the MyTouch is not built into the SMS App. Its a whole different app. If I'm not mistaken its apart of the Genius Button; Because its Activated by pressing the G-Button>Menu>Hand-Free
So think, then type, then think again before hitting POST
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The feature you wanted was specifically built/integrated for the phone in question (through proprietary means) and was not built by HTC. That is why it's not in every HTC phone and why you won't have it on the Thunderbolt without additional software you claim you can't stand.
"Genius" is a custom voice command and text-to-speech system powered by Dragon Dictation technologies. The button replaces, and is in the location of, the Search button previously on the myTouch 3G.
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Properly built third party software is as good as anything that comes on the phone or better and has the same means/access to build their apps as the OEM.
I've been using Voice Control Full and I think you might like it. Check it out from your Android phone:
http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.lukasoft.android.voicecontrol
*Note: Tap the Market icon in the Complete action screen that appears after you tap the link above.
Try the free version first.
really cool developer
Takes a little to get used to
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I've been using Voice Notify and I think you might like it. Check it out from your Android phone:
http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.pilot51.voicenotify
*Note: Tap the Market icon in the Complete action screen that appears after you tap the link above.
Same thing here too
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Wow. And we wonder why everyone eryone is leaving xda... You ask for an app that does what your last phone does, someone suggests a viable alternative w and you call him a douche.
I guess welcome to the Thunderbolt forums... :-(
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Yeah, I mean I don't understand what the OP wants and thus is a pretty useless thread. He knows our phone lacks a certain feature that he seems pretty passionate about having, but yet says the SMS on the phone works fine and does not want a third party alternative (despite the feature on his old phone technically being a third party feature, just one that came with it and porting it would be the same as installing something in the market).
I would recommend using a keyboard that has voice control in it like swype (and there's some others), but I wouldn't to look too "douchie" by recommending third party apps to the OP.
Apparently No one seems to get the Idea here.
I don't want a second SMS Application such as Handset. I never asked for that.
I ASKED FOR the TEXT TO SPEECH application that is built into the MyTouch 3G Slide.
the HandsFree app from the MyTouch 3G support Voice Texting, Voice Calling, etc. When a new SMS Message arrive, the phone Announces the sender, and asked if I would like to read no, or later. Then after the application reads the TEXT, it give the option to REPLY, which can then be done through voice... So Never do you have to touch the phone while driving.
The appication from the MyTouch that handles all that has been the best HandFree application I've seen yet. And I've had nothing but Android phones since the Original G1.
I asked for that one application, because I figured with all the smart people on this site, they might have been able to extract it from the MyTouch at some point. The CM7 for the MyTouch has it. I've tried to look within the zip for the application (apk) that might be responsible for the HANDFREE app, but have yet to locate it.
So in the end, If I wanted to try one of the 30000000000 other SMS/Text Apps out there I would have asked for it. And technically I orginally never asked for a SMS Application. I asked for a HandFree (Speak-to-text, and vis versa)
Well here's my stab at it. Voice Control is proprietary software by Nuance (Dragon Dictation Technologies) meaning even if we did find the apk or were able to port it, it would be considered warez which is against the rules of XDA. All apps by Nuance are paid apps.
Nuance Voice Control Webpage: http://www.press-and-speak.com/PressAndSpeak/2338
Nuance and T-Mobile had an exclusive agreement to implement this software on the myTouch 3G/4G. I'm sure later on other devices will be supported. The only download they have for Android is the flexT9 keyboard for $4.99 . They seem to have all their apps available to the iPhone however.
However when I asked about alternatives, someone recommended Vlingo Virtual Assistant for reading SMS in the Android Market. Not sure if it has the same exact features as Voice Control, however its a close alternative.
EDIT: nevermind noticed you said you tried Vlingo. My bad
Edit 2: I know you said you did not want alternatives but Drivesafe.ly can read txts to you and the pro version let's you respond. I really don't think there are free alternatives for a fully featured app other than Vlingo.
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KoolAidJunkie said:
I just switched from Tmobile (MyTouch 3G Slide) to the Verizon Thunderbolt.
I REALLY REALLY miss the Hand-Free (Texting) ability from the MyTouch...
Is there anyways to get the Hand-Free ported from the MyTouch to the Thunderbolt?
(I tried Vingo, I don't like its. And it didn't seem to Read Incoming SMS)
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Actually Vlingo does read incoming text messages. The feature is Safe Reader. Also has voice dialing and texting.
Oh and p.s. no need to be a **** to people offering assistance.
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Last time I heard, google did not add video chat functionality for devices with armv6 chipsets due to performance issues.
Is that really the case? on my htc Legend, I am able to do video calls using Fring. Although I'm not sure how similar is Fring with gTalk during video calls.
Do you know of any move by google to release android gtalk versions that allow video calls on slower/older chipsets?
If none, where do you think we can start a petition for google to start doing something?
I'm not sure, maybe let's ask google to release the source codes for gTalk, then I believe a lot of talented developers out there will be very much willing to take on the challenge! Not sure about that plan, but what else can we do?
Yo...plan of petition and source code is nice but where to start from and how many of ARMv6 users are with us?
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I'm following a thread in cyanogenmod, and there are a lot of Legend users out there. I'm very sure they will all be interested in a video call feature on their gtalk.
So are u starting the petition?
Not only there but there are millions of users with phones having ARMv6 CPU and a petition would be very helpful
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Where do we start a petition that google will surely notice? I'm willing to start it. Though, I think I also need to know the implications of starting a petition like that
You can start petition here
http://www.groubal.com/
This is the place where a petition of getting Qualcomm ICS graphics drivers compiled for ARMv6 was made and it was successful!!!
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Ok.. thanks for the directions.. I'll register right away, then post the link in here..
Hi!
I've created the petition. please see here.
Now... how do we promote it?
Good!!!!!
Create a thread in software and hacking general section.
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Android Google+ allows video chat with 9 others
Yes........now its possible for google talk vedio chat
The Google+ Hangouts, latest creation by Air Google has been announced today for Android users worldwide. This feature allows the users to connect and video chats with up to nine different friends in one go. It was announced last year but was just limited to certain people like celebrities and Dalai Lama for connecting with their fans and followers. Google has now made it available to all Android mobile phone and tablet users by seeing at its popularity. It is a single stop solution which includes public timeline and even connecting with friends using Gtalk through the application. It is only available for the Android OS version 2.3. You can grab this application from Google Play store.
gm.kochar.com/post/now-android-google2b-allows-video-chat-with-9-others.aspx
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Yes........now its possible for google talk vedio chat
The Google+ Hangouts, latest creation by Air Google has been announced today for Android users worldwide. This feature allows the users to connect and video chats with up to nine different friends in one go. It was announced last year but was just limited to certain people like celebrities and Dalai Lama for connecting with their fans and followers. Google has now made it available to all Android mobile phone and tablet users by seeing at its popularity. It is a single stop solution which includes public timeline and even connecting with friends using Gtalk through the application. It is only available for the Android OS version 2.3. You can grab this application from Google Play store.
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Not possible on my Legend. I checked it AGAIN just now.
Any armv6 device successful with this?
I am completely blown away with how terrible hangouts is. Other than aesthetics, the app is horrible.
1. No clean buddy list for GTalk friends. This one blows my mind. There is also not a separate list for phone contacts, which again, numbs my brain.
2. Much like the "most contacted" feature in gmail (I use the term "feature" sarcastically) you cannot change who is on your top list, nor do you have an option to hide it. You cant even erase who is listed there. This is absolutely garbage and needs to be removed.
FIXES:
1. Obviously, make a GTalk buddy list view.
2. Remove the "most contacted" area of hangouts. Stop being presumptuous and putting an ex-girlfriend on my most contacted list, who is no longer even in my phone or contacts list on Google...
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I am completely blown away with how terrible hangouts is. Other than aesthetics, the app is horrible.
1. No clean buddy list for GTalk friends. This one blows my mind. There is also not a separate list for phone contacts, which again, numbs my brain.
2. Much like the "most contacted" feature in gmail (I use the term "feature" sarcastically) you cannot change who is on your top list, nor do you have an option to hide it. You cant even erase who is listed there. This is absolutely garbage and needs to be removed.
FIXES:
1. Obviously, make a GTalk buddy list view.
2. Remove the "most contacted" area of hangouts. Stop being presumptuous and putting an ex-girlfriend on my most contacted list, who is no longer even in my phone or contacts list on Google...
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couldnt agree with you more, thank god i nandroided before installing hang outs... no clean buddy list and no clean statuses... what a joke, a shame to bc the ui is beautiful.
What happened to voice call?
In google talk you could voice call someone without the video feature running concurrently. Do you always have to video chat with someone in order to communicate via audio? Am I missing something here. The voice only feature in Talk seemed to work a lot better especially with slow connections. How can I download the old Google Talk(last version) without have to do an OS reinstall on my phone and tablet? It really sucks that Google removed Talk from my devices under the guise of upgrading the program.
Beggers can't be choosers.
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zappacat said:
In google talk you could voice call someone without the video feature running concurrently. Do you always have to video chat with someone in order to communicate via audio? Am I missing something here. The voice only feature in Talk seemed to work a lot better especially with slow connections. How can I download the old Google Talk(last version) without have to do an OS reinstall on my phone and tablet? It really sucks that Google removed Talk from my devices under the guise of upgrading the program.
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Go to Settings>Apps>Hangouts>Uninstall updates
you'll get your gtalk back
I know that current version is not upto the mark
but we can expect great additions later . After all its developed by those who developed Gtalk in the first place !
Also you can send your feedback , that will always help to improve your experience in the future :thumbup:
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I know that current version is not upto the mark
but we can expect great additions later . After all its developed by those who developed Gtalk in the first place !
Also you can send your feedback , that will always help to improve your experience in the future :thumbup:
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The current version sucks. Why take away something I'm already using that works and replace it with something that doesn't have the current features I'm enjoying? If you want to beta test their software go ahead.
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Stop being presumptuous and putting an ex-girlfriend on my most contacted list, who is no longer even in my phone or contacts list on Google...
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Hahaha, this. So much this.
To be fair, it's not just Google that does this sort of thing, the Windows 8 People Hub is even worse. Interesting that communication applications that allegedly put the user first don't make allowances for a tragically common component of regular human interaction - the break-up.
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