Android Phones

[Poke]

Man 5.8 or 6.3 that's a little overkill to me but I guess if that's what folks want so be it.

Samsung announces Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, coming to Europe in May

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/11/4212122/samsung-galaxy-mega-58-63-pictures-specs-release-date

 

[Ramy]

I just got an email about those. That's huge for a phone.

 

[Rey]

Man 5.8 or 6.3 that's a little overkill to me but I guess if that's what folks want so be it.

Samsung announces Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, coming to Europe in May

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/11/4212122/samsung-galaxy-mega-58-63-pictures-specs-release-date

that's too much man. i'm all for the big screens but am in no mood to use a tablet size smartphone.

 

[Poke]

that's too much man. i'm all for the big screens but am in no mood to use a tablet size smartphone.

Yeah I agree. I want a phone then I will have a tablet as a separate device but everyone different.

 

[Poke]

Google makes settlement offer in EU antitrust probe

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/11/4213548/google-makes-settlement-offer-in-eu-antitrust-probe

 

[John Kotches]

I'm troubled by the reported resolutions on these tablets, with the smaller reportedly only has a QHD display while the larger only has a reported 720p (probably really 1280x800) resolution.

If these reports are true, that's probably going to be an epic fail. You need increased resolution on larger displays to avoid visible pixelation.

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[Poke]

NYPD to fight crime with a new real-time Android tool

http://www.phonearena.com/news/NYPD-to-fight-crime-with-a-new-real-time-Android-tool_id41832

 

[Ramy]

NYPD to fight crime with a new real-time Android tool

http://www.phonearena.com/news/NYPD-to-fight-crime-with-a-new-real-time-Android-tool_id41832

That's cool. They could have had something like that years ago though just by tethering their laptops to their phones for internet service and then setting up a website with a database back-end to get the data.

 

[Poke]

Which Android smartphones can get Facebook Home?

http://www.androidcentral.com/?utm_...topbar&utm_campaign=mobilenations&utm_term=wp

Android phones that are supported by Facebook Home:
• HTC First
• HTC One (officially supported, but not yet available)
• HTC One X
• HTC One X+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 2
• Samsung Galaxy S3
• Samsung Galaxy S4 (officially supported, but not yet available)

 

[John Kotches]

I will be interested in the stats / active users for Facebook Home.

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[Poke]

Metal body for Samsung Galaxy S4 would have meant delay

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Metal-body-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-would-have-meant-delay_id41861

 

[cybok0]

I will be interested in the stats / active users for Facebook Home.

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I know I will not get it.

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[Ronnie-]

I tried it for about five minutes just out of curiosity. Deleted.

 

[Ramy]

I know I will not get it.

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Same here.

 

[Poke]

This looks cool.

Everything.me is an Android launcher that transforms your homescreen depending on your current interests

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ever...n-depending-on-your-current-interests_id41905

 

[Poke]

Google Voice gets rare update for Android

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Voice-gets-rare-update-for-Android_id41928

 

[Poke]

Google dishes up the technical specifications of Glass

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-dishes-up-the-technical-specifications-of-Glass_id41932

 

[Poke]

First Google Glass devices are coming off the production line

http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-Google-Glass-devices-are-coming-off-the-production-line_id41927

 

[dangue]

Google dishes up the technical specifications of Glass

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-dishes-up-the-technical-specifications-of-Glass_id41932

GPS and SMS require an Android phone? That leaves a significant chunk of the potential market unable to use some of the most useful features.

Unless glass is truly revolutionary this may hinder adoption rather than spurring increased android phone adoption.

I believe that interoperability is going to be key to driving the adoption of wearable tech (at least insofar as the tech is dependent on existing devices for full connectivity and operation). Platform dependent high end accessories are just shooting themselves in the foot.

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[Poke]

Android founder Andy Rubin confesses platform was originally intended for "smart cameras"

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Andr...originally-intended-for-smart-cameras_id41963