A number of blogs/tech sites are saying invitations have been sent out for a "Google Play" event in New York tomorrow (24th October) at 19.00hrs local time (0:00hrs 25th October BST (UK time)). That part seems to be definite.
Tech Radar say that they were told by Google it was just a meet & greet event, so no launches. But what some others are saying is that Kitkat 4.4, Nexus 5 & Nexus 10 2 might be launched at this event. Kitkat I think is an outside possibility, Nexus 5 & Nexus 10 2 not so much.
So far we have only rumours/speculation as to when these products (& OS) might be launched. I'm not stating this as gospel. But I thought it worth posting just in case even if it is only for Kitkat. And people would at least be forewarned in case they live stream it.
http://www.hngn.com/articles/15363/...xus-10-2-made-by-asus-to-debut-october-24.htm
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PS Not that I am desperate for them to release the Nexus 10 2 or anything.
I think it's been confirmed that it's not for those devices.
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Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
A number of blogs/tech sites are saying invitations have been sent out for a "Google Play" event in New York tomorrow (24th October) at 19.00hrs local time (0:00hrs 25th October BST (UK time)). That part seems to be definite.
Tech Radar say that they were told by Google it was just a meet & greet event, so no launches. But what some others are saying is that Kitkat 4.4, Nexus 5 & Nexus 10 2 might be launched at this event. Kitkat I think is an outside possibility, Nexus 5 & Nexus 10 2 not so much.
So far we have only rumours/speculation as to when these products (& OS) might be launched. I'm not stating this as gospel. But I thought it worth posting just in case even if it is only for Kitkat. And people would at least be forewarned in case they live stream it.
http://www.hngn.com/articles/15363/...xus-10-2-made-by-asus-to-debut-october-24.htm
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PS Not that I am desperate for them to release the Nexus 10 2 or anything.
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Sorry but these websites (IBTimes, Christian Post, etc) it's referring to are little better than a webcrawler putting together information that looks kind of like an article. They frequently just make up random crap to get clicks for their site and vicariously, ads. I would wait for a site such as android central or droid life to make some kind of announcement. As of right now, all official information is that the event will feature no news at all, and is just a small get together.
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Sorry but these websites (IBTimes, Christian Post, etc) it's referring to are little better than a webcrawler putting together information that looks kind of like an article. They frequently just make up random crap to get clicks for their site and vicariously, ads. I would wait for a site such as android central or droid life to make some kind of announcement. As of right now, all official information is that the event will feature no news at all, and is just a small get together.
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I have freely admitted in the OP that I am clutching to the shortest of straws. And stated that I think it unlikely. However clutch I will. Even if we just get some more info on Kitkat I'm interested.
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I have freely admitted in the OP that I am clutching to the shortest of straws. And stated that I think it unlikely. However clutch I will. Even if we just get some more info on Kitkat I'm interested.
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Oh there's nothing wrong with that. I'm doing the same thing. I wish they'd turn around and say "psych! Everything will will be there! But I don't see them doing that.
Now that Apple has released the iPad Air, it puts them on the defensive end though. The more time that passes, the more likely people will overlook the Nexus 10. I'm not entirely sure Google cares though. They've already infiltrated the Apple ecosystem with most of their apps. Google's strategy is certainly one of slow, constant persistence. These tablets and phones are a kickback to people who support them I think, not a direct competitor with any other brands tablets. That's how it seems to me anyways.
Hopefully they don't keep us waiting too long. I sold the N10 in anticipation for this, and I've been waiting patiently for a while now. Come on Google.... don't wander into the world of Valve time....
We;; is 8:38 and no news about the event. It hasn't been streamed on youtube like other times and thers no updated blog about it either. Also theres been lots of errors with google services today? Coincidence? or could they have had some issues? Hopefully we'll know what went on in the conference by tomorrow but it most likely wan't any of the devices since it wasn't public.
Very suspicious that we've heard nothing I think.
I wonder if they did something huge and its all under embargo until a certain time?
Its quite odd to not hear anything from any of the major tech sites.
prb304 said:
Very suspicious that we've heard nothing I think.
I wonder if they did something huge and its all under embargo until a certain time?
Its quite odd to not hear anything from any of the major tech sites.
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One of the "friends" that were invited made it sound like all they did was hang out with a bunch of other Google employees according to an article I read but why would they send out invites for that. I agree with u and I think they're planning something big and bribing the sites to stay quiet
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Very suspicious that we've heard nothing I think.
I wonder if they did something huge and its all under embargo until a certain time?
Its quite odd to not hear anything from any of the major tech sites.
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One of the "friends" that were invited made it sound like all they did was hang out with a bunch of other Google employees according to an article I read but why would they send out invites for that. I agree with u and I think they're planning something big and bribing the sites to stay quiet
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I think you might both be being sarcastic.
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P.S I have just let go of that very short straw I was holding. No Nexus 10 2 clues. No Kitkat insights..... Woe is me.
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I think you might both be being sarcastic.
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P.S I have just let go of that very short straw I was holding. No Nexus 10 2 clues. No Kitkat insights..... Woe is me.
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I was being 100% serious!
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I was being 100% serious!
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Ignore me I'm paronoid (& was 1/2 joking any way). Seen this....... curiouser & curiouser. http://www.geekosystem.com/google-play/
I didn’t break an NDA. The Google Play team didn’t think I would react the way I did when I got the invitation, and neglected to include some kind of note asking me not to share it.
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a lot of speculators figured that Google engineered all of this on purpose to generate buzz in anticipation for their actual release event three days from now.
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And some sites are saying it'll be the 31st of November not the 28th.
Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
I think you might both be being sarcastic.
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P.S I have just let go of that very short straw I was holding. No Nexus 10 2 clues. No Kitkat insights..... Woe is me.
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Lol me too i was serious. I actually read an article that said that and their argument was pretty good so i went with it
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I was being 100% serious!
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The Transformer Prime TF700T will likely be the first tablet released to sport a 2.3-million-pixel, 1,920x1,200 screen. For those keeping count, that's more than twice the pixel count of any previous tablets, which top out at 1,280x800 (1.02 millions pixels). No release date but I think its worth the wait.
Read more: http://ces.cnet.com/2300-33378_1-10010873.html?tag=contentMain;mGalleryUL#ixzz1j4rZYihc
What else did you do today?
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The Transformer Prime TF700T will likely be the first tablet released to sport a 2.3-million-pixel, 1,920x1,200 screen. For those keeping count, that's more than twice the pixel count of any previous tablets, which top out at 1,280x800 (1.02 millions pixels). No release date but I think its worth the wait.
Read more: http://ces.cnet.com/2300-33378_1-10010873.html?tag=contentMain;mGalleryUL#ixzz1j4rZYihc
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Good for you. I'm also waiting for my flying car.
I'm going to go take a dump. After that, I'm going to eat my yogurt for breakfast. Then I'll probably work on some press releases that I need to get written.
Beats me why anyone is still considering buying Asus after the disregard they have so blatently shown for their customers.
I'll never purchase or allow to come into my home, another Asus product. There are plenty of other company's out there who haven't yet purposefully shafted their customer base.
Thanks for the info. Ill update my dkb218 fansite now.
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Beats me why anyone is still considering buying Asus after the disregard they have so blatently shown for their customers.
I'll never purchase or allow to come into my home, another Asus product. There are plenty of other company's out there who haven't yet purposefully shafted their customer base.
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Sort of like posting on a forum for a product that you don't like made by a company you don't like.
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Sort of like posting on a forum for a product that you don't like made by a company you don't like.
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I posting here because I know they read this site. It's pretty pointless posting where I'm not sure they'll get it.
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I posting here because I know they read this site. It's pretty pointless posting where I'm not sure they'll get it.
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And they should care about the opinions of someone who will never buy their products again?
It's kinda ironic though that the Transformers are the best software-supported tablets out there. Constant updates and usually among the first to get the latest.
Now that's...Mean.
Wait. I take it you're the early adapters who got stuck with the OLD version and are acting like you're on the rag because I posted this. Damn. Oh well.
Don't take in out on me little girle men. Call Asus and level a grip at them.
What else did I do today, you ask? I didn't by a Transformer Prime! HA, ha hardy har har!
and then you'll be waiting after that when someone brings out an even snazzier toy.
at what point will you actually stop and buy?
TF700 is slated Q2 which if normal release cycles are anything to go by will be the back end of that quarter and that will be provided there are no delays. they have to be able to produce a 600+ nits screen that can do full HD on mass production levels and hope they don't encounter any other problems.
then you have have whether or not ICS will cope with a full HD screen on normal day to day use, will apps? will ICS need tweaking to work properly? will tegra 3 be able to handle full HD res without dragging its ass like a dog.
I'm buying the prime now, with a weather eye on the TF700 down the line. no reason to deny myself in the meantime. play with the prime. sell it six to seven months down the line and get the newer model sounds like a plan to me.
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Thanks for the info. Ill update my dkb218 fansite now.
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You go on ahead and do that! Make sure you spell my name right this time. I know you have that learning disability but for crisp sake, it DKB218 not KDE32s. Get it right for the love of Pete! {LMAO}
You guys are so funny! I needed a good laugh. So, how's the Transformer!
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You guys are so funny! I needed a good laugh. So, how's the Transformer!
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AWESOME..Loving ICS.. I came from a Galaxy 10.1 which the Prime blows away!!
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You go on ahead and do that! Make sure you spell my name right this time. I know you have that learning disability but for crisp sake, it DKB218 not KDE32s. Get it right for the love of Pete! {LMAO}
You guys are so funny! I needed a good laugh. So, how's the Transformer!
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Was any of this supposed to make sense? plz reply soon, the public needs to know.
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Beats me why anyone is still considering buying Asus after the disregard they have so blatently shown for their customers.
I'll never purchase or allow to come into my home, another Asus product. There are plenty of other company's out there who haven't yet purposefully shafted their customer base.
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I was thinking the same thing. The people saying they canceled their preorders or returned the Prime b/c it's a "POS" but are waiting for the next Asus tablet really amuse me.
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I posting here because I know they read this site. It's pretty pointless posting where I'm not sure they'll get it.
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If I posted on forums for brands I no longer like it would be a 100hr/week job.
(get a life, move on, Asus is not a bad ex-girlfriend...though you sound like one)
My Prime works great.
I got ICS early.
I don't need GPS on a tablet, I've got a phone.
I really like the aluminum.
There is always going to be something better 4-6 months from now...
It's been confirmed that the 700 will hit the market in June.
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ORam78 said:
It's been confirmed that the 700 will hit the market in June.
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ASUS are not known to hit release dates very well.
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It's been confirmed that the 700 will hit the market in June.
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bet you $1 that it doesn't hit until July at the earliest
i am sure htc will not give official support for flyer on this... but curious tat if dual boot android with chrome os is possible on flyer...
http://www.gsmarena.com/android_50_jelly_bean_to_arrive_in_q2_with_chrome_os_dualboot-news-3839.php
google will release it in q2
Sounds fake.
Yep, Google's gonna bash their only just-rolling out OS with a new one in a couple of months. Sure.
OP, I know you were trying to share some news but just please use reliable sources (GSMArena is a site I've never heard of).
Not flaming. In fact, nowhere in the rules does it say you have to give reliable/confirmed info. But as my rule of thumb, this is the case.
AidenM said:
Yep, Google's gonna bash their only just-rolling out OS with a new one in a couple of months. Sure.
OP, I know you were trying to share some news but just please use reliable sources (GSMArena is a site I've never heard of).
Not flaming. In fact, nowhere in the rules does it say you have to give reliable/confirmed info. But as my rule of thumb, this is the case.
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Pardon me but gsmarena is pretty reliable. They are a forum which reviews mobile devices.
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Pardon me but gsmarena is pretty reliable. They are a forum which reviews mobile devices.
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Yes GSMarena is pretty reliable. A lot of sites are reporting this (PC World and DigiTimes) are two.
It seems that JellyBean will be a tablet update from HoneyComb
here's a quote
"Android 5.0 Jelly Bean will come in two flavors: Google and Microsoft. The article said that brand vendors "can either choose to adopt only Android 5.0 or add Android 5.0 to Windows 8 devices with the ability to switch between the two OSes without the need to shut down the computer."
One the most exciting aspects of Windows 8 is its flexibility--that you can jump from tablet to smartphone to game console and back. Adding Google products to the mix makes Microsoft's upcoming revamp of Windows even more insanely thrilling, and may be the very bullet to shatter my iPhone once and for all."
Maybe google got tired of all the Apple lawsuits and decided to drop the big hammer.
edit: Thanks nikhiltanwar for the heads up
My 2c for those saying it's an unreliable source...
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105...nd-android-jelly-bean-to-wait-or-not-to-wait/
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AidenM said:
Yep, Google's gonna bash their only just-rolling out OS with a new one in a couple of months. Sure.
OP, I know you were trying to share some news but just please use reliable sources (GSMArena is a site I've never heard of).
Not flaming. In fact, nowhere in the rules does it say you have to give reliable/confirmed info. But as my rule of thumb, this is the case.
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this is reliable source only... what i was wondering is tat can 1.5 ghz cpu can hold it smoothly... i am sure 1 gb ram is enough but problem is cpu....and i am sure HTC will not give anything to us now.... so its upto our forum developers only to do some good for us.... and most of details will come during may-june when google will release it... cheers
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My 2c for those saying it's an unreliable source...
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105...nd-android-jelly-bean-to-wait-or-not-to-wait/
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Just because a story gets copy/pasted on various websites, doesn't make the original source any more valid.
Just like the iPhone 5 rumors that got copy/pasted on pretty much every single tech website on the internet, and guess what? 100% of them were wrong.
Heck, sites like Engadget had iPhone 5 rumors
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Just because a story gets copy/pasted on various websites, doesn't make the original source any more valid.
Just like the iPhone 5 rumors that got copy/pasted on pretty much every single tech website on the internet, and guess what? 100% of them were wrong.
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Granted, but do we know for sure that there wasn't an iPhone 5 on the cards, & they changed to 4S because they lost Jobs, & weren't fully prepared? No.
No-one is saying this is fact. We're just sharing info here. Take it with a pinch of salt.
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Kind of a slap in the face to apple which is always worth a smile:
http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/20/go...-focused-email-app-maker/?icid=eng_latest_art
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Awesome!
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. Ok, so to make this seem like it is actually an important piece of news can anybody actually give any statistics showing that this was an item widely used and loved by people? I'm a clown, I know nothing about it. If you say google hired tim cook away from apple that means something to me. Google only paid 25 million for this outfit does that mean it sucks or will any of us android users benefit from this? Sorry to come off stupid but i am. Give me a little knowledge please and thank you.
Sparrow is loved by many people because although it can be used for multiple email services, it specializes and really shines with GMail. In fact, having used it, I can say it's almost better looking and more functional than our own Android GMail app. The desktop app for OS X (which I played with on my brother's Air) is fantastic, and I sorely wish we had something similar on Windows. Thunderbird just isn't what I want.
That being said, I don't know how this is a "slap in the face to Apple". The Sparrow team specifically said they're not dropping the app at all, and it will continue to receive support. If this makes you giggle, I guess you laugh very easily then...
True that they'll still support Apple, but would it be safe to say that Google won't want them supporting it as much as usual? I would think their attention will be elsewhere typically.
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LiquidSolstice said:
Sparrow is loved by many people because although it can be used for multiple email services, it specializes and really shines with GMail. In fact, having used it, I can say it's almost better looking and more functional than our own Android GMail app. The desktop app for OS X (which I played with on my brother's Air) is fantastic, and I sorely wish we had something similar on Windows. Thunderbird just isn't what I want.
That being said, I don't know how this is a "slap in the face to Apple". The Sparrow team specifically said they're not dropping the app at all, and it will continue to receive support. If this makes you giggle, I guess you laugh very easily then...
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Anything that directly or indirectly affects apple in their gloat train does make me laugh. For google to purchase a company that up until today only supported apple, makes it a good day. True they'll still support apple as google already does, but it takes yet another item away that apple can say is 'theirs' per say.
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Anything that directly or indirectly affects apple in their gloat train does make me laugh. For google to purchase a company that up until today only supported apple, makes it a good day. True they'll still support apple as google already does, but it takes yet another item away that apple can say is 'theirs' per say.
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I am unsure what you mean by "gloat train", and I'm not sure I agree with your opinion about "taking away an item", but that of course is your opinion.
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Anything that directly or indirectly affects apple in their gloat train does make me laugh. For google to purchase a company that up until today only supported apple, makes it a good day. True they'll still support apple as google already does, but it takes yet another item away that apple can say is 'theirs' per say.
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lol I can hear the same iOS fanboys that groaned about android getting instagram groaning again.
And in a few a mod comes & shuts down another perfectly good thread. That stuff is getting really annoying
LT. EVO reporting sir!!!
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And in a few a mod comes & shuts down another perfectly good thread. That stuff is getting really annoying
LT. EVO reporting sir!!!
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Sorry you feel that way. Threads get shut down when they get out of hand, you know, flaming, trolling, etc. So if this one can stay civil, then it will remain open.
"Google has struggled with its Gmail app for iOS. The company likely brought the Sparrow team in to help improve its Gmail experience on iOS and Mac, as well as potentially Android and PCs" This is a quote from mashable. So in reality It seems they are trying to make google and mac work better together. There could be no better outcome than that.
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Sorry you feel that way. Threads get shut down when they get out of hand, you know, flaming, trolling, etc. So if this one can stay civil, then it will remain open.
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Most of the debates I'm the Apple threads are entertaining & educational. I learn a lot from reading threads & replies here, but every time a mod shuts down all the fun. A heated debate won't kill nobody
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So our Gmail app is getting a face lift. Sounds good! Hopefully in the long run they will stop supporting apple. Long shot though.
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So our Gmail app is getting a face lift. Sounds good! Hopefully in the long run they will stop supporting apple. Long shot though.
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So this program will work better or have more features when they stop supporting apple? Please explain?
woody296 said:
So this program will work better or have more features when they stop supporting apple? Please explain?
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Naw man. I just don't like apple lol. I know that you and liquidsolistice don't have a problem with apple and that's cool. You guys make it known every thread that has anything to do with apple.
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Naw man. I just don't like apple lol. I know that you and liquidsolistice don't have a problem with apple and that's cool. You guys make it known every thread that has anything to do with apple.
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I know, i cant' help myself. I keep seeing people panicking over things that will probably mean nothing and it drives me nuts. Mark my words all this patent crap, etc will turn out to be nothing when it's over. One side will win for a while, and the other, it's the old unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
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I know, i cant' help myself. I keep seeing people panicking over things that will probably mean nothing and it drives me nuts. Mark my words all this patent crap, etc will turn out to be nothing when it's over. One side will win for a while, and the other, it's the old unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
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Yeah. I will continue to panick
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Most of the debates I'm the Apple threads are entertaining & educational. I learn a lot from reading threads & replies here, but every time a mod shuts down all the fun. A heated debate won't kill nobody
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While true, like V said, if the threads didnt have flamming/trolling and profanity going back and forth, they would stay open every time, no question...
Turn About is Fair Play
LiquidSolstice said:
Sparrow is loved by many people because although it can be used for multiple email services, it specializes and really shines with GMail. In fact, having used it, I can say it's almost better looking and more functional than our own Android GMail app. The desktop app for OS X (which I played with on my brother's Air) is fantastic, and I sorely wish we had something similar on Windows. Thunderbird just isn't what I want.
That being said, I don't know how this is a "slap in the face to Apple". The Sparrow team specifically said they're not dropping the app at all, and it will continue to receive support. If this makes you giggle, I guess you laugh very easily then...
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I was on Appadvice today and they were basically having a "wake" for the Sparrow iOS app. The question that comes to mind is... "What about Chomp?" It was an app that help you when shopping for an app in the overcrowded Google Play Store but once Apple bought it...Poof! Gone!
Google's mobile branch makes most of its money thru Apple and Mac users. So, unless there is a google boycott from Apple causing a dip in the red, why would google stop supporting them?
Maybe got a little too ahead of myself. Just makes little sense for google to acquire Sparrow and have them continue to support Apple. That is until u know the details of what Sparrow makes and why Google acquired them. Not sure why Apple would mind Google sponsoring development of the gmail app for Mac.
If there is something I'm missing please let me know before calling me names, but shouldn't Apple be giggling?
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All the hands ons seem very similar due to what seems to be excessive limitations. This close to launch and Google seem to be being quite secretive considering they've already had their announcement - is it possible there are more surprises for the tablet and Lollipop being held back?
Disinform said:
All the hands ons seem very similar due to what seems to be excessive limitations. This close to launch and Google seem to be being quite secretive considering they've already had their announcement - is it possible there are more surprises for the tablet and Lollipop being held back?
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I certainly hope so! Imagine hitting us with the news of Wifi charging or something along those lines, would be pretty awesome.
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I certainly hope so! Imagine hitting us with the news of Wifi charging or something along those lines, would be pretty awesome.
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Aye there
i hope there will be an IR blaster
if not im ok
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Aye there
i hope there will be an IR blaster
if not im ok
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My S4 has an IR blaster. I thought it was really cool at first, but I've only used it a handful of times and I've had it for a year. YMMD
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My S4 has an IR blaster. I thought it was really cool at first, but I've only used it a handful of times and I've had it for a year. YMMD
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True same here with my note 3
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My S4 has an IR blaster. I thought it was really cool at first, but I've only used it a handful of times and I've had it for a year. YMMD
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Same here
Waste of time ir blaster never used, always busy flashing new ROMs could not be bothered to setup again. I also think there is a few hidden surprises.
hands ons seem to be limited to a few minutes, all seem to point out the same thing, as if there is a google rep sitting behind of camera - whom dictated before the hands on what is off limits at this time.
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hands ons seem to be limited to a few minutes, all seem to point out the same thing, as if there is a google rep sitting behind of camera - whom dictated before the hands on what is off limits at this time.
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I also get that sense to lol, I personally think Google have instructed short and brief video reviews, And also have to be filmed within a restricted amount of time. So I guess will have to wait for the tablet to be fully released before we get an in depth review, by then for most reading this it will be to late because it will be already in our hands! [emoji12]
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I also get that sense to lol, I personally think Google have instructed short and brief video reviews, And also have to be filmed within a restricted amount of time. So I guess will have to wait for the tablet to be fully released before we get an in depth review, by then for most reading this it will be to late because it will be already in our hands! [emoji12]
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exactly, most of us here have pre-ordered based on specs and previous know how relating to the nexus program. The hands-on at the moment are just satisfying our enthusiasm for the device. For people already on the fence about the product, they wont generally pre-order anyway so the real hands on will be more crucial for them when time comes.
Its because its still running pre-release software and Google doesn't want the first batch of reviews/benchmarks to be based on an un-optimized OS giving the Nexus 9 a bad image before its launch.
Expect a software update right before the official release of the Nexus 9 followed by lifting of the embargo and a flood of benchmarks/reviews coming in.
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My S4 has an IR blaster. I thought it was really cool at first, but I've only used it a handful of times and I've had it for a year. YMMD
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I only use IR on my M8 when I want to troll the teacher. :laugh:
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I only use IR on my M8 when I want to troll the teacher. :laugh:
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haha lol
i love using the IR in the dentist office
but i never tryed doing it in best-buy
Devildog78965 said:
I only use IR on my M8 when I want to troll the teacher. :laugh:
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"This TV must be broken it keeps turning off and I have the remote right in front of me"
joshuabg said:
"This TV must be broken it keeps turning off and I have the remote right in front of me"
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Back when I was in highschool I had a HP PDA (yes this was a while ago) and you could use it as a remote control. Let's just say we never had to watch anything stupid in class because the TV never worked.
None of the hands on seem to be showing how the device sounds like. With the boomsound speakers, i thought it would be one of the biggest selling points. I guess this is part of the limitations they impose on these jounalists. Also, it seems like none of them were signed on to a Google account or had any wifi connection so its not like they can just go to youtube and play a video.
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None of the hands on seem to be showing how the device sounds like. With the boomsound speakers, i thought it would be one of the biggest selling points. I guess this is part of the limitations they impose on these jounalists. Also, it seems like none of them were signed on to a Google account or had any wifi connection so its not like they can just go to youtube and play a video.
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It really is quite bizarre, Liam Spradlin on G+ said that they were "not allowed" to show anything in depth, there must be something held back (I hope).
Android central podcast on Fri said be patient, they will have reviews, and "without violating the embargo, except a couple of surprises.". We haven't seen everything yet apparently according to them.
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I am sure the reviews are being written/video'd right now, same as with previous releases.
And as before, most reviews will be released around "Something O'Clock" and a couple will come out a few hours early (Woops !).
And they may say "Review based on the final pre-release of Android, but not much is expected to change".
It's pretty simple why.
Google imposed the following limitations on videos :
Unboxing video : OK
Quick overview : OK
Device review : NO
The limitations are in place until the 12th November.
Source ?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrymagid/2014/11/01/hands-on-with-googles-nexus-6/
It's about the Nexus 6, but I guess Nexus 9 also falls under the same rule.
Anyone else find it weird that Note 7's were catching fire dang near daily then all of the sudden after Samsung issues a recall, they stop. Not trickle off. Literally STOP. Can't find 1 single report of a fire after October 11th.
There have been a few, since reported here. One from the 15th. It makes sense. Most of the ones that are going to fail already have, and many are out of circulation and we sure wouldn't hear from Samsung about any of those. It doesn't change anything, I'm glad I eventually returned mine after being in denial for a while.
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I can't find the one from October 15th anywhere. I've searched and searched and searched. And even at that, I disagree that the ones that will have caught fire have. It doesn't really make sense that the reports would just literally STOP on one day. Even in recall situations, they trickle off as people return devices/etc. These reports stopped.
There was one in Malaysia, one in Singapore, one in UK and another one which I can't remember where, but it was posted on reddit by the victim's wife. It is probably still happening but people keep it to themselves as Samsung cleared itself of responsibility.
These threads need to stop. There are multiple under this same topic already and when the examples were posted they were ignored. Most people aren't using them anymore. Those who are are using them differently.
There's no conspiracy here. Samsung is privy to way more reports than we will ever know as they saw the return data. They made the decision based on this info and not media info to recall them.
Here's one from the q and a section where the post titles that end with question marks go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69135685
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These threads need to stop. There are multiple under this same topic already and when the examples were posted they were ignored. Most people aren't using them anymore. Those who are are using them differently.
There's no conspiracy here. Samsung is privy to way more reports than we will ever know as they saw the return data. They made the decision based on this info and not media info to recall them.
Here's one from the q and a section where the post titles that end with question marks go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69135685
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Give me the freedom to have a different opinion about how many users are still using them, about conspiracy or whatever it is and the rest. Samsung still doesn't have any idea whit what was happened. And if you are underestimating the impact created by the media then... take a look at what's happening in US election now. But you are right about the thread.
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Give me the freedom to have a different opinion about how many users are still using them, about conspiracy or whatever it is and the rest. Samsung still doesn't have any idea whit what was happened. And if you are underestimating the impact created by the media then... take a look at what's happening in US election now. But you are right about the thread.
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All I'm saying is consider the fact they see all of the returns. We see just the ones that hit the press. They made the choice based on what they were seeing. I think they had a better idea of the volume/scale of the problem and wouldn't have issued a final recall and stopped production otherwise.
If it was just the US media they could have opted to recall only the us versions and leave the rest of the world market intact. Instead, they recalled all note 7.
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I think the 'bad' Note 7's were made in Vietnam and have been returned JMHO.
lp894 said:
Anyone else find it weird that Note 7's were catching fire dang near daily then all of the sudden after Samsung issues a recall, they stop. Not trickle off. Literally STOP. Can't find 1 single report of a fire after October 11th.
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I have one sm-N930FD not one problem. I think it was all BS to begin with... Apple has lawsuit... maybe deal was made to get them to go away on that?
lp894 said:
Anyone else find it weird that Note 7's were catching fire dang near daily then all of the sudden after Samsung issues a recall, they stop. Not trickle off. Literally STOP. Can't find 1 single report of a fire after October 11th.
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simple, the news media got bored of that story and moved on to have fun with the US Elections.
it's all about the viewer ratings.
explosions and fires still happens, you just don't hear about it, since no news media is reporting on it.
Explosion and fires don't happen anymore... since no news is reporting on it. See how easy it is tu use the logic both ways? )
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AllGamer said:
simple, the news media got bored of that story and moved on to have fun with the US Elections.
it's all about the viewer ratings.
explosions and fires still happens, you just don't hear about it, since no news media is reporting on it.
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still happens? where? you working with samsung?? how do you know?
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still happens? where? you working with samsung?? how do you know?
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If they stopped happening and there's no more news coverage, why would Samsung and carriers be blocking the note 7 outright and/or pushing updates to hobble the phone. Oh that's right...they determined the phone to be faulty and dangerous.
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I think the 'bad' Note 7's were made in Vietnam and have been returned JMHO.
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my note 7 was made in Vietnam and is still going strong
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If they stopped happening and there's no more news coverage, why would Samsung and carriers be blocking the note 7 outright and/or pushing updates to hobble the phone. Oh that's right...they determined the phone to be faulty and dangerous.
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yeah.. i see, but still no prove right, and samsung still kill it, few weeks ago i see one note7 burning in malaysia, and the news ist fake crap, he delete all posted about note7, and for your info, the man its big fan apple!! so what reason, samsung still dont know what exploding note7, no prove and for me its not dangerous, i dont care what about news say, i care the prove!
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yeah.. i see, but still no prove right, and samsung still kill it, few weeks ago i see one note7 burning in malaysia, and the news ist fake crap, he delete all posted about note7, and for your info, the man its big fan apple!! so what reason, samsung still dont know what exploding note7, no prove and for me its not dangerous, i dont care what about news say, i care the prove!
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The proof is in the fact that Samsung will work it's hardest to get that note out of your hands. First with os updates. Second with carrier blocks. They don't want you to have the phone they made. That's proof enough.
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If they stopped happening and there's no more news coverage, why would Samsung and carriers be blocking the note 7 outright and/or pushing updates to hobble the phone. Oh that's right...they determined the phone to be faulty and dangerous.
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That i's a pretty childish argument... Samsung made an OFFICIAL recall. When it's official it's official and that's it. But even Samsung can't reproduce in lab the problem. And THAT is a big question mark for us. The phone is so faulty and dangerous that even after two months we keep using them without a single problem. ))
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That i's a pretty childish argument... Samsung made an OFFICIAL recall. When it's official it's official and that's it. But even Samsung can't reproduce in lab the problem. And THAT is a big question mark for us. The phone is so faulty and dangerous that even after two months we keep using them without a single problem. ))
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No name calling was made sir so I don't appreciate your tone. The facts are the facts. Recall was official and yes they are hobbling phones by limiting charge of all to 60% and also now we have carriers who disabled note 7's across the board. I understand you don't like those facts or agree with them but I would appreciate it if you refrain from name calling.
My point is that Samsung would not be going to all these steps if the problem were mere phantom in nature.
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No name calling was made sir so I don't appreciate your tone.... I understand you don't like those facts or agree with them but I would appreciate it if you refrain from name calling.
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I was a little ironic thinking about the current situation... We still use them even if they say they are dangerous and nothing is happening now. Don't take it personally. Read again my lines and yours and you will see what I'm talking about. When a recall is made that it... they have to take back everything. Even if we like it or not. I agree with that. But the facts are on both sides. The arguments the same. The single problem is WE KNOW something wrong. And we want answers from Samsung. I don't want to talk about the media... they where overreacting about the whole situation. And all of us we know what's happening when they do that. I'm not relaying on media because i don't trust them. I'm relaying on my own knowledge because I'm working in this industry from more than 25 years. And that is my opinion. If you want a technical discussion about that you're very welcome. But again... please, don't take it personally.
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exploding note 7 is fake, if you use cheap chargers it will explode