Now that AC is PC (Pokemon Central)

[jlost]

Where do I go to find some good Android news?

 

[Aquila]

I'd try www.androidcentral.com and forums.androidcentral.com. Those are my primary go-to sources, after that I tend to read Google's blogs on Android, security, chrome, etc. Of that's not enough, word on the street is that Mr Mobile has a good YouTube channel for reviews and other stuff.

 

[Almeuit]

AC is still AC. If you want to know why there are so many articles.. Phil wrote why here .

http://forums.androidcentral.com/po...ing-so-much-about-pok-mon-go.html#post5259965

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

You can try AA!

 

[bbqwings2]

There have been about 23 articles written about pokemon go since it was released. Isn't that a little overkill?

Sent from my ATT Note 5 paired with a 42mm Asus Zenwatch 2

 

[anon(5719825)]

There have been about 23 articles written about pokemon go since it was released. Isn't that a little overkill?

Sent from my ATT Note 5 paired with a 42mm Asus Zenwatch 2

You have the power to ignore them. There is plenty of other things to read and reply to on here. Trust me, it's not all Pokemon.

 

[jlost]

I meant this as a fun forum.

 

[Aquila]

I meant this as a fun forum.

That's why my recommendation was this forum

 

[Aquila]

Edit: I feel remiss not giving kudos to Community Manager James Falconer, Moderators, and Ambassadors for that sense of community that keeps me here, in particular their empathy when we feel the need to voice our frustrations and/or critical feedback. IMHO, this is something that is lacking on the blog side of things.

I'd agree with this fully except for the moderators part. Most of the moderators are cool, but have you seen this one called dpham00? He's a little weird.... with a lowercase 'w'.

 

[Aquila]

IMHO, this is something that is lacking on the main website/blog side of things.

Seriously though, the blog has really blown up in activity recently - I'm inclined to give a little grace with how busy that team must be (probably my AC bias a little) - but talking to that team, they've all been very reasonable in my experience. So if your experience sucked, I'm definitely sorry to hear that but it may be worth reaching out to whomever you're tangling with offline and getting the record set straight on where you each are coming from. I don't need details of what happened with who, but if there's anything you need from us to help smooth things over, obviously we're available. In my opinion, Android Central as a whole, on both sides of the forums/blog divide are very receptive to feedback about what would make things better for the readers and members. Not going to lie, I have definitely emailed Phil and used the send us a tip tool to rant a couple of times in my time here.

 

[James Falconer]

@Synycalwon - thanks for the kind words!

 

[JeromeM]

I was going to comment on this as well, SO MUCH POKEMON wow. I don't know if it's just because I grew up just before the Pokemon craze or what but I really don't get it at all (I'm 36, so not "that" old)

I just want to know about the new phones that will be coming out not about this game but hoping all the posts are hype and will die down.

 

[Aquila]

I was going to comment on this as well, SO MUCH POKEMON wow. I don't know if it's just because I grew up just before the Pokemon craze or what but I really don't get it at all (I'm 36, so not "that" old)

I just want to know about the new phones that will be coming out not about this game but hoping all the posts are hype and will die down.

The volume will definitely die down. The topics of AC in no small way reflect what readers are reading and commenting about. Hopefully this isn't an industry secret, but a big part of the internet business is engagement. Getting people to like, share, quote, comment on, etc. using twitter, facebook, whatever the other things are - what people are talking about, engaging with that is good.

In two weeks we'll have gone through a few more topics and then we're going to talk about the Note 7, a lot. Hopefully that's not a secret either, they're announcing 8/2. After that dies down, Nexus is going to be announced and Android N will be a real thing and presumable Apple will do something this year... so that's generally how the rest of the year is going to go for topics.

In a large way, I like this topic because the stuff happening outside of tech right now is really, really frustrating. I may be speaking out of turn, but I think the blog may be focusing on a game so much because it's a game and it's something that a whole lot of people are getting into and having fun with. We need more things like that. IMO anyways.

 

[JeromeM]

The volume will definitely die down. The topics of AC in no small way reflect what readers are reading and commenting about. Hopefully this isn't an industry secret, but a big part of the internet business is engagement. Getting people to like, share, quote, comment on, etc. using twitter, facebook, whatever the other things are - what people are talking about, engaging with that is good.

In two weeks we'll have gone through a few more topics and then we're going to talk about the Note 7, a lot. Hopefully that's not a secret either, they're announcing 8/2. After that dies down, Nexus is going to be announced and Android N will be a real thing and presumable Apple will do something this year... so that's generally how the rest of the year is going to go for topics.

In a large way, I like this topic because the stuff happening outside of tech right now is really, really frustrating. I may be speaking out of turn, but I think the blog may be focusing on a game so much because it's a game and it's something that a whole lot of people are getting into and having fun with. We need more things like that. IMO anyways.

I can't wait to see the real release for the Note 7, the new BlackBerry Argon/Alcatel Idol 4S and the new Nexus devices, very anxious to dump this BB Z30 soon.

 

[anon(5719825)]

I was going to comment on this as well, SO MUCH POKEMON wow. I don't know if it's just because I grew up just before the Pokemon craze or what but I really don't get it at all (I'm 36, so not "that" old)

I just want to know about the new phones that will be coming out not about this game but hoping all the posts are hype and will die down.

This forum includes sections for people to discuss apps and many of them are games. That is why I think these Pokemon game review and write-ups are right at home here.

AC isn't just about the latest phones and devices.

 

[dswatson83]

Android Central has become a Pokemon spambot

Seriously AC, what the hell. I thought you were an android news/media site.

 

[LeoRex]

I may be speaking out of turn, but I think the blog may be focusing on a game so much because it's a game and it's something that a whole lot of people are getting into and having fun with. We need more things like that. IMO anyways.

Agreed.. I mean, you look outside the tech world and read what's going on, it's not pretty..
Actually it is pretty miserable. So this is a bit of a distraction, a little bit of fun.

 

[Almeuit]

Here is a message from the CMO on the subject .

A message to our daily Android Central readers about POKÉ-GATE! | Android Central

 

[James Falconer]

@All - Please read ^. Seriously, do it.

 

[bignaz]

Goodbye Pokemon centeral

I been coming here for over 5 years for new and info on android stuff. Now since this is a pokemon site we must part ways. Pokemon have nothing to do with Android and when i come here and the first 3 our of 4 articles are about pokemon either you have switched formats or the writers are just lazy and are becoming out of touch with tech and need to use this junk as filler. Going back to XDA since i want a site about Android and not pokemon.

Wish all the forum members the best of luck. And the staff the best of luck with your pokemon format.


Edit. I ask anyone who can to delete this account. I cant find out how to do so on here and want this account deleted.