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[dilla]

Hmmm. But weren't Samsung devices not supported by CM until recently? Or was that just the Galaxy S? It seemed like it was a big deal when they had CM for the OG Galaxy S.

Best place to buy the GS2 Int. edition? Amazon? That seems to be the best so far.

 

[S O F I]

I've made a decision to always buy Google Experience phones. Vanilla baby fuck the bloatware.

 

[dilla]

If only the Nexus Galaxy was GSM. In the States, at least. According to the link I posted earlier, the VZW version will not be a global phone, which is stupid.

Did I read benchmarks from a month or two ago correctly? The Droid 3 had better scores than the GS2? I think I read it on a reputable site. AnandTech, to be precise. I'll go look again. I know that is a Global Ready phone from VZW. Unlocked, though, I don't know.

 

[dilla]

Well, we can shelf the idea of getting an Android phone for now. Turns out the carrier here does not support data for Android phones. I didn't even know such a requirement existed. They support RIM and iOS devices for EDGE, which is all they have to offer anyway. But someone told me that their network could not connect to Android phones? Weird. Never knew the OS of a phone made a difference. I could go ask the carrier store myself, but I doubt this person would be lying. I have not seen anyone with an Android phone here with data. I have seen a girl with a GS2, but not sure about data.

BB and iPhones work, though. I may just spring for the 4S, then. Or even a 4 if it's significantly cheaper.

 

[Preach]

I want to control my Galaxy S2 from my PC (if say the screen is broken and I can't navigate the phone using the phone itself). Like a remote desktop, but the other way around. Does any such app exist?

 

[S O F I]

one sec goog search reveals this: http://www.talkandroid.com/4472-android-screencasting-and-control-via-pc-now-available-unofficially/

 

[S O F I]

a two sec search revealed this: http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/lazydroid-control-android-phone-desktop/

instant search: i'm fuckin awesome

 

[Preach]

ty, i tried some search terms but they all returned apps and how-to's for controlling your computer desktop from your phone.

 

[Flipmo]

HTC aims to end product slump with “better and more competitive” phones next year​

By Daniel Bader on November 28, 2011 at 2:48pm in Mobile News​

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It may not seem like it from the sheer volume of new product being released by HTC, but the company has not had a great run of luck as of late. In nine days its share price has dropped 30% due to a number of factors that have led to a perfect storm of selling off. First, it cut its growth expectation for the coming fourth quarter to zero, and shorted its expected phone shipment to 45 million units. While its previous quarter was its biggest on record, the world’s fourth-biggest smartphone maker is struggling against a resurgent Apple with the iPhone 4S, and an indelibly strong Samsung with its Galaxy lineup.​

In addition to the blows on the street, HTC has been dealt two additional hits: they lost a patent infringement case last week after accusing Apple of edging in on a patent they obtained with the purchase of S3 Graphics. That acquisition, as a result of the defeat, has been called into question. Apple also has several patent infringement cases against HTC awaiting a decision, the first of which is expected at the beginning of December.​

But 2012 is another year, and with it another opportunity to wow customers. HTC has been trying to differentiate itself from the rest of the Android market by bundling high-quality Beats headphones with their high-end devices, a result of their acquisition of Beats Audio earlier in the year. With the release of the Amaze and Raider they have stepped up their game against Samsung and Apple, offering exceptional camera quality and network speeds.​

We’ve already seen the rumoured HTC Ville and even more powerful Zeta, and expectations are high for the company’s first crop of Android 4.0 devices. Whether they can stem the tide of slowdown — they’re expected to only grow 7% next year — by continuing to tether itself to Android remains to be seen.​

HTC CFO Winston Yung said “We will focus on the product next year, better and more competitive. Other than new LTE phones for the U.S. market, we have phones for the global market. We will launch some worldwide flagship products. We’re confident in them”.​

Source: Reuters​

Via: BGR​

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Flagship products eh.

 

[S O F I]

Every time the Android team shares something on G+, the post is filled with negative comments from bitter people. It's either people living outside the US complaining about not being able to download music from the Android Market or Americans bitching about not being able to buy the Nexus yet.

 

[Pittsey]

Every time the Android team shares something on G+, the post is filled with negative comments from bitter people. It's either people living outside the US complaining about not being able to download music from the Android Market or Americans bitching about not being able to buy the Nexus yet.

All fanboys are homosexual. It's a known fact. If you take a penis it makes you bitter.

 

[Casey]

Weird. Never knew the OS of a phone made a difference. I could go ask the carrier store myself, but I doubt this person would be lying.

It doesn't make a difference, data comes from the APN information you enter into the phone settings which stays the same regardless of the type of phone. Not lying, simply misinformed.

 

[dilla]

Good to know. I should just call the carrier directly and make sure. I figure they would know best right?

 

[masta247]

Good to know. I should just call the carrier directly and make sure. I figure they would know best right?

Usually no. When I was in Canada they told me that I can't use my Xperia Arc for their internet with a pre-paid provider, only with phones that they provide. Of course it couldn't be further from truth.

 

[S O F I]

silly rabbit, God knows best.

 

[dilla]

Well, I hope they don't say the same thing the other guy did. Maybe the other guy got his info. from the carrier itself.

 

[Flipmo]

Google Maps for Android updated to 6.0, adds indoor maps and improvements for OS 4.0​

By Daniel Bader on November 29, 2011 at 2:44pm in Mobile News​

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Google Maps for Android has been iterating pretty quickly, and today’s update brings it closer to a one-stop mapping shop for Android users. The app has added functionality for indoor maps, though the only participating locations/retailers at the moment are in the U.S. or Japan. As more businesses and airports come on board, indoor mapping will expand to other countries, eventually to Canada but no estimation of when.
Other improvements are mostly functional: the interface has been tweaked to support the new menu operation in Ice Cream Sandwich, and you can now disable screen dimming when using turn-by-turn navigation.
For more information, check out the Official Google Maps Blog or download the update straight to your phone.

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Very cool​

 

[masta247]

Rotflmao at Lenovo's new Android line's names - "Le Phone" and "Le Pad". When I first saw the name I had dozens of internet memes in my head and was laughing really hard.

http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_announces_androidpowered_lephone_and_three_lepad_slates-news-3448.php

Not a great start for a product, especially for a product that doesn't look too great on paper.

 

[Casey]

Lenovo's LePhone came out last year. This new one is the sequel. I think.

 

[masta247]

Yeah, I googled it and you're right. Actually I googled it just because I laugh my ass off whenever I see that name.