But the thing is you can't admit apple has their phones software and hardware running so smoothly if android could do this then it would keep some of those on the fence on android. Not to mention how long it takes for updates compared to IOS.
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But the thing is you can't admit apple has their phones software and hardware running so smoothly if android could do this then it would keep some of those on the fence on android. Not to mention how long it takes for updates compared to IOS.
That's not the case as Android updates more frequently than Apple does. It's deceptive due to the fact we hear so many horror stories of devices not getting the support they deserve.
The average Android user isn't hanging out on these forums, crying about when their phone is going to get the next upgrade. Hell I'd be surprised if most users even know of an update before seeing the OTA pop up.
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I would say the Epic users would beg to differ on the crying lol... We waited a long time for 2.2 lol..
Went you have an open platform you run that risk. If you compare the Nexus S to the I4 it is updated on time and more often. that is the only downside of Android , the carriers and Manufacturers add their apps and skins that effect the experience for the go or bad of the phone. But in return they give you many choices and these skins and apps can be hidden, removed and/or changed out. Android has its faults just like everything else , but i'll stick with them...
Went you have an open platform you run that risk. If you compare the Nexus S to the I4 it is updated on time and more often. that is the only downside of Android , the carriers and Manufacturers add their apps and skins that effect the experience for the go or bad of the phone. But in return they give you many choices and these skins and apps can be hidden, removed and/or changed out. Android has its faults just like everything else , but i'll stick with them...
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I completely forgot about this phone. It was more of a ghost than the Nexus was for Verizon. At the time it would have made a great phone, but if it took this long for this phone to pass certification, then it makes me wonder why any other company would want to make this type of phone.
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I hope this isnt the case and it is supported because that would mean you could only buy it full retail off contract. And if rumors are true of thy being 4G, it would be expensive off contract.
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This sounds almost exactly like how the Nexus S for AT&T was released. AT&T doesn't support the phone, doesn't list it on their website, doesn't subsidize the price with a 2-year contract agreement, and never made an official announcement or press release regarding it. Still, Google optimized it for the AT&T network and released it exclusively through Best Buy at a subsidized price. I presume Google went this route because AT&T didn't want to devote any money to the development/promotion of the phone on their network, or even subsidize the price of the phone, if they couldn't load their bloatware on to it.
I could see Google doing something similar with the Nexus Prime on Verizon and this bit of news seems to back that assumption up.
I'm sitting on an upgrade and my last ever new every two discount! This needs to come to VZW. Must...have...confirmation...
KittenMittens and whoever else did the screen size thing where it didnt make the phone any bigger...good call.
The Droid HD looks to have a bigger screen but is the exact same size as the Bionic:
Droid Bionic and Droid HD leaked pictures - Engadget Galleries
Look how thin the bezel is at the bottom. I say thats a bigger screen than 4.3". And those look like ICS buttons to me.
The Droid HD looks to have a bigger screen but is the exact same size as the Bionic:
Droid Bionic and Droid HD leaked pictures - Engadget Galleries
Look how thin the bezel is at the bottom. I say thats a bigger screen than 4.3". And those look like ICS buttons to me.
I've noticed Apple users generally don't care about upgrades. When Apple announces a new iOS version, its more like a happy surprise and they may upgrade, but they are in no hurry to do so (like installing the developer releases). This includes those who did jailbreak.
In contrast, most Android are anxious for improvements in the OS (whether its Froyo/GB/ICS) or newer rom's. I think this speaks to how we are power users, but also that the level of satisfaction with iOS is much higher. Android needs that.
In contrast, most Android are anxious for improvements in the OS (whether its Froyo/GB/ICS) or newer rom's. I think this speaks to how we are power users, but also that the level of satisfaction with iOS is much higher. Android needs that.
Android needs what? The Android OS is much more advanced, which is illustrated by the fact that every iOS "update" is generally incorporating things that have been in Android for years. The satisfaction iOS users have has less to do with the OS itself and more to do with the users. Nothing Android does to it's OS is magically going to give users the same satisfaction rate that iOS users generally have.
Brandon
Imo IOS users are use to what Apple puts out and waiting a year for the problems to be addressed. It took forever for them to be able to copy and paste. Apple users are like so many, use to things the way they are and change is a hard thing to get use to when what you use is in memory and easy for you to do. When I came from my Pre I was swiping the the gesture section of my Epic and trying to clos my apps with a up swipe. Now i can't See myself without Android.
They can't do the same with the Verizon Nexus - CDMA phones have to be approved by the carrier and in the database to be able to activate them, unlike the GSM phones that you can just pop a SIM card into and go.
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I know i'm probably the minority, but I would buy this full price, because I want to be able to escape Verizon at some point down the road, i'm really mad about tiered data, but i'm sticking around for now because I still have the unlimited plan.
I wouldn't mind if I had to pay full price for the Nexus off-contract because I'm likely going to use my upgrade discount on the Bionic anyway. If the Prime comes out a month or two later, I'll gladly sell it on Ebay or whatever, and purchase the Prime.
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What ICS buttons. ICS isnt supposed to have capacitive nor hardware buttons from what I have heard.
It's not supposed to have capacitive or hardware buttons, but will still have power and volume rocker, and possibly camera, buttons
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