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What do you think about it?
well does any knows what's confirmed in android 3.0?
not really..
so how does one compare?
Now WebOS 2.0 is a different story
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Now WebOS 2.0 is a different story
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How so? Does it come on a phone somebody wants to buy?
Release wise or the OS themselves? We'll have to wait until all three get released. As long as they all perform well then it will most likely be all down to personal preferences.
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How so? Does it come on a phone somebody wants to buy?
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Good point. That's what really holding this OS back, however things may change next year.
To me UI isn't Google's strong suit. Google is good at minimalism, Chrome is a good example. But if it's anything more intricate & complicated then Google's UIs become less intuitive. Google Buzz, Wave, even youtube and google.com itself can be an utter disaster at times. I don't have experience with G-Mail or Orkut to comment.
Only recently has MS start providing better UI expeirences. Aero, MS Ribbons (highly debated but I like that it's touch friendly), Zune/MS Games UIs, Metro. The Entertainment Division does seem to be leading the way in terms of cutting edge UIs. But they're ahead of Google in that department.
I won't say it's impossible for Google to make a cutting edge UI, I'm sure they have alot of talent in that area, I just haven't seen it translated into a product line yet.
Edit: I assume this is a UI & integration discussion, because in terms of raw features Android already beats wp7.
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To me UI isn't Google's strong suit. Google is good at minimalism, Chrome is a good example. But if it's anything more intricate & complicated then Google's UIs become less intuitive. Google Buzz, Wave, even youtube and google.com itself can be an utter disaster at times. I don't have experience with G-Mail or Orkut to comment.
Only recently has MS start providing better UI expeirences. Aero, MS Ribbons (highly debated but I like that it's touch friendly), Zune/MS Games UIs, Metro. The Entertainment Division does seem to be leading the way in terms of cutting edge UIs. But they're ahead of Google in that department.
I won't say it's impossible for Google to make a cutting edge UI, I'm sure they have alot of talent in that area, I just haven't seen it translated into a product line yet.
Edit: I assume this is a UI & integration discussion, because in terms of raw features Android already beats wp7.
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They're hired the WebOS designers (after they left Palm following the takeover by HP) so presumably they will front the UI design.
i really don't get people saying Android 3.0 is going to be better than anything on the market. Well show me how it interacts, what changed, did UI get better? Just do not hope it will be, show us soem proof. I can't find anywhere that shows 3.0. To my understanding, 3.0 is just an updated version that will be suitable for tablets.
^ No proof of anything right now for 3.0. You can find tablets running every version of Android. The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks nice.
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i really don't get people saying Android 3.0 is going to be better than anything on the market. Well show me how it interacts, what changed, did UI get better? Just do not hope it will be, show us soem proof. I can't find anywhere that shows 3.0. To my understanding, 3.0 is just an updated version that will be suitable for tablets.
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And probably incompatible with current handsets. Not too long ago people were drooling over the Hero, legend, moment but lets see if those devices get the latest android OS. No thanks, I've been held hostage by HTC long enough, dont want my device obsolete right after it leaves the factory.
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^ No proof of anything right now for 3.0. You can find tablets running every version of Android. The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks nice.
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I'm starting to see reports that Gingerbread isn't even 3.0 as most of us assumed. It's saying that Gingerbread is another 2.x, and HoneyComb will be the 3.0. It's still all hearsay though.
btw...who exactly is the one with a sweet-tooth at google?
I can't wait to see both Win Phone 7 and Gingerbread completed.
Mobile operating systems are so diverse, complex and multifaceted these days that you just cannot say one "beats" the other. It all depends on personal preferences and requirements.
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Mobile operating systems are so diverse, complex and multifaceted these days that you just cannot say one "beats" the other. It all depends on personal preferences and requirements.
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This thread will beat others?
Why everything has to be competition?
What is better?
What is faster?
Both OS will have it´s good points and bad as well, it will be just matter of preferences like all in life
Nobody knows what Android 3.0 will be.
But Android 2.1 is better than WP7 and probably Android 3.0 will be better than Android 2.1 - so Android 3.0 will be better than WP7, definitely.
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Nobody knows what Android 3.0 will be.
But Android 2.1 is better than WP7 and probably Android 3.0 will be better than Android 2.1 - so Android 3.0 will be better than WP7, definitely.
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It's hard to say that. Besides, bring some facts/arguments why you think it's better.
a FACT is that Silverlight/XNA development is better than Java devolpment. The majority of the developers will agree with me, because of several different reasons. Examples of these reasons are the efficiency of the language, options to port the code and the software used (Visual Studio simply is great).
Another FACT is that WP7 will not suffer from fragmentation like the old WM or like what's happening to android now.
The UI is 100% personal preference, but after using the emulator, seeing demos, and using android phones myself (hero with custom ROM, Desire) I prefer WP7 by far.
Can't say anything useful about battery life until we've got some retail models launched, but I think MS has spent a great deal optimising that as its important for the user experience.
Last but not least, the integration with the OS is excellent on WP7 - acces to Bing Maps, the phone's theme, the zune hub and more just adds a LOT of possibilities. You gotta admit its really sweet how you can instantly access all your imaging-apps (like failmakers/captioning, color effects, etc) directly when you're viewing a picture.
As you might've noticed by my post, I'm way more interested in WP7 than android right now.
The facts/arguments are spread all over this forum, no need to start this discussion again.
WP7 does have some nice things, like the beautiful (IMO) UI, but all in all, Android 2.1 is far superior.
(fragmentation doesn't hurt anyone, btw. - it only gives iPhone/WP7 fanboys something to talk about when they can't find better arguments against Android)
Oh and btw. I prefer Silverlight over Java. It's much better. In theory that is, because in the case of WP7, it's crippled by stupid restrictions.
The fact that you mention integration with the OS tells me that you don't know much about Android. It offers much more possibilities and deeper integration than WP7. Microsoft is talking about integration all the time, but that doesn't change the fact that it's been done before and much better by Google.
(yes, all the stuff like direct access to imaging apps is there and much more)
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Oh and btw. I prefer Silverlight over Java. It's much better. In theory that is, because in the case of WP7, it's crippled by stupid restrictions.
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It restricts stupid? That seems like is should be a good thing. Does Android allow / embrace stupid then?
I was wondering if was even possible, i noticed that verizon doesn't even have a windows mobile 7 phone and i'd like to play with it for a bit and yes the whole xbox live thing interests me
Then you will have to wait for verizon to have a WP7 Phone. Even if a rom was somehow ported over and made to work with the Increbile, it would be very limited, and it's already been said that the xbox live function would not be able to work. I don't have the link for it but a quick google search should net you that information.
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I was wondering if was even possible, i noticed that verizon doesn't even have a windows mobile 7 phone and i'd like to play with it for a bit and yes the whole xbox live thing interests me
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Bobboman, that would be an interesting concept. I wrote the thread regarding possibly porting over a BBerry 6 styled UI, but no takers and don't even know if it is possible at that.
MIUI gives you an iPhoneish experience and that makes me believe if somebody invested their time in prepping such a ROM resembling WP7 or BBerry 6, it could be accomplished. Again, i'm just speculating here, but I like where your head is at and I too look forward to anything our crazy bad ass Dev's come up with.
it really would, i did like MIUI but at the same time it felt way too much like the Iphone for me to continue using it though my ex girlfriend is using it on her droid OG
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it really would, i did like MIUI but at the same time it felt way too much like the Iphone for me to continue using it though my ex girlfriend is using it on her droid OG
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I had the same issue. The trick to miui is using the aosp elements theme. No more iPhoney icons.
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There is a WP7 theme, if you just want the look. The info is in Android Themes and Apps.
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Bobboman, that would be an interesting concept. I wrote the thread regarding possibly porting over a BBerry 6 styled UI, but no takers and don't even know if it is possible at that.
MIUI gives you an iPhoneish experience and that makes me believe if somebody invested their time in prepping such a ROM resembling WP7 or BBerry 6, it could be accomplished. Again, i'm just speculating here, but I like where your head is at and I too look forward to anything our crazy bad ass Dev's come up with.
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Cooking a ROM that has a similar feel to WP7 and actually porting it (which is what the OP wants) are two entirely different animals. Customizing the appearance of the UI is one thing... actually implementing the functionality that's core to WP7 is an entirely different animal. Since WP7 is not open source, a successful port is extremely problematic at best... even Android to Android ports have their limitations (such as those found in the Desire Z ports).
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Cooking a ROM that has a similar feel to WP7 and actually porting it (which is what the OP wants) are two entirely different animals. Customizing the appearance of the UI is one thing... actually implementing the functionality that's core to WP7 is an entirely different animal. Since WP7 is not open source, a successful port is extremely problematic at best... even Android to Android ports have their limitations (such as those found in the Desire Z ports).
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Thanks for actually trying to explain the difficulty in porting such a ROM instead of bashing me for asking or proposing a similiar idea.
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Thanks for actually trying to explain the difficulty in porting such a ROM instead of bashing me for asking or proposing a similiar idea.
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No bashing here. Some rabid purists would say, "If you want the ____ experience, you should buy a ____ phone". Hell, one of the main bennies of our phones is customization.
Like I said though, it would be possible for someone with talent (that I admittantly lack) to come up with a similar UI. But without access to source, porting the functionality that we'd want from WP7 isn't especially probable.
thanks for explaining that najaboy i figured that it was as simple as getting ahold of stock windows mobile 7 giving it the Inc drivers and going from there
i saw that the HD2 is running it so i thought it might be possible to bring it to the inc even with basic functionality if i knew how to even attempt it i would my self
and yea themeing is not something i'm interested in, i do like the stock look of android but windows mobile 7 would be fun to play with i think
and saying if you like it so much why don't you buy it is such a stupid thing to say as 1) verizon doesn't have it and 2) when i upgraded to the incredible windows mobile 7 wasn't even out yet
WP7 UI experience is just plain AWESOME. If only MS gets Mango on all current and future WP7 devices before this year end, its gonna be a real threat to Android and iOS.
-proud owner of a Samsung Focus (7.0.7004.0)
update::
Ok so why do I think WP7 is awesome compared to Android? Well for starters the concept of Hubs is amazing. The Music Hub has all my songs, videos and even links to 3rd party Music/Video Apps right in one place. The Android Music Player seems like junk compared to the Zune player, it even automatically finds the currently playing songs Artist image and sets it as the background for the entire Zune Hub which although seems trivial but it really adds a nice touch.
The Office Hub does not even have a comparable application on Android. The mango update is gonna make it even better with skydrive integration built rt into the hub.
Xbox live integration with its achievements and gamer points really increases the replay value of games. Although one thing which i currently find annoying is the high minimum price of the xbox live games, some of which cost $2 more than their iPhone counterparts. This may be due in part becoz WP7 is a newer platform so as it matures and the adoption rate increases prices will reduce.
overall the UI really seems to be built for the consumer and is really easy to use. from what I have seen of Android it just seems like a marriage between Symbian/WinMo. Sure you can customize the hell out of it and currently it has a lot of features which WP7 lacks but IMO only features do not determine the success of a platform coz Symbian/WMO had most of these features half a decade ago. And frankly the average consumer does not give a damn about modding/ ROMS/ features etc.
.....hmm have to get back to work now, will update this asap ....unless the thread gets locked
Well, I recommend you get your NoDo fix now...it is super easy, and works using either the data method or wifi...
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Well, I recommend you get your NoDo fix now...it is super easy, and works using either the data method or wifi...
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yup I'm aware of the Hungarian VPN hack, but am not that desperate for NoDo right now so will wait for ATT to get its act together.
Tried Android emulator on amazon.com and decided that WP7 UI is awesome?
I'm not sure how this works.
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Tried Android emulator on amazon.com and decided that WP7 UI is awesome?
I'm not sure how this works.
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Something like humping an ugly fat neighbour to appreciate your slim, beautiful wife even more ?!
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Something like humping an ugly fat neighbour to appreciate your slim, beautiful wife even more ?!
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Jesus!
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Tried Android emulator on amazon.com and decided that WP7 UI is awesome?
I'm not sure how this works.
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Well I was a former Symbian user and had never used an Android device before, so this was my first time with the Android UI which I must say offers nothing compared to WP7.
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Something like humping an ugly fat neighbour to appreciate your slim, beautiful wife even more ?!
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lol rofl
fat girls need loving too
but they gotta pay!!!
As for android, best to go look at a device. Sadly, it functions quite similarly to amazon's test...sometimes fast, most times slow
And what does text based WP7 offers, thad android doesn`t?
balance
non fragmented hardware
driver specific code to run at optimum
me thinks that's enough
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And what does text based WP7 offers, thad android doesn`t?
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Text based? At least WP7 doesn't use any terminal emulator
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And what does text based WP7 offers, thad android doesn`t?
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A clean, smooth, fast interface?
This thread should be closed before it gets out of control.
I have used Windows Mobile before moving to Android.
here is what I feel about Android...
Android is the new Windows Mobile 6.X
very powerful...but lacks cohesiveness. Unusable without custom ROMs
I am thinking of giving Windows phone 7 a try. Perhaps I am getting too old to keep flashing my phone every week.
Anyways... don't completely ignore Android. UI can be improved at any time. Next few years will be interesting to watch.
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Android is the new Windows Mobile 6.X
very powerful...but lacks cohesiveness. Unusable without custom ROMs
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^^^^My thoughts exactly. Maybe those Microsoft WM developers jumped ship to Google
If you ever played with the Windows Mobile emulator before, it's the same experience. Very plain and boring. That's why OEMs spent so much time skin it and customize it.
What you see on the emulator is not the same on devices.
What's hilarious is that someone starts a thread like this, then some WP7 denizens wonder why there is "negativity" about WP7. What is the OP even saying? Such valuable information that will surely help someone out, the forums are better for it that's for sure. Pretty sad actually.
as per the topic (whatever it actually is), the problem with the WP7 UI is that it can't be changed. So you either love Metro forever, or you best get a phone where you can theme it a little or at least change the wallpaper. I'm not going to sit here and bash WP7 because even though it is missing essential features that I need as a power-user, it is still a nice OS and I can see that it might be right for some people. For me It's going to be Android, iOS, and WM6.5.x for at least a couple more years till WP7 matures.
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I have used Windows Mobile before moving to Android.
here is what I feel about Android...
Android is the new Windows Mobile 6.X
very powerful...but lacks cohesiveness. Unusable without custom ROMs
I am thinking of giving Windows phone 7 a try. Perhaps I am getting too old to keep flashing my phone every week.
Anyways... don't completely ignore Android. UI can be improved at any time. Next few years will be interesting to watch.
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That's not true.
That being said, to some people the ability to load a custom rom is an advantage. If you want to "customize" WP7 you're SoL. If you don't like your manufacturer's Andorid skin, but love the hardware (as many Galaxy S users do), it's not hard to load a stock custom ROM on it and get on with your life.
In many cases people don't even need custom roms. They just install something like ADW or LauncherPro and that's good enough for them.
That being said, no software differences will make up for the huge gap in hadware between WP7 and Android phones. The WP7 hardware is just not... attractive... these days. Even normal consumers are asking about specs these days, because the tech press and even the normal press have been conditioning them to expect these things to improve over time, not drop back (as WP7 has... going from late 2010 hardware to late 2009 hardware if you "upgraded" from Android to WP7).
Another thing Anddoid has going for it is Apps. AmEx just came out with Serve.com and there's only an App for iOS and Android, for example. No WhatsApp for WP7. No Trillian for WP7. RIM is supposed to be releasing BBM for iOS and Android. There are tons of apps that either aren't available for WP7, or will never be available in the forseeable future due to API lockdown by Microsoft.
It's a terrible platform for an App-o-holic and moving form Android to WP7 I find myself carrying around both phones pretty much 100% of the time because there are lots of apps that simply aren't available on WP7. There still isn't an IM client. No HTML5 browser. No SP-to-SP messaging app, no Turn-by-Turn Navigation, still cannot attach videos to MMS or Email, etc.
Like I said in another thread. Looks only get you so far. A dumb blond may be hot as hell, but she's still dumb.
but then this leads to the question, what do you want to change? besides putting background image and font changing, much of the wp7 is extremely theme friendly. Now, granted, haven't found a way to change the square tiles but even then that's a wip...
And even with the tile shape not being able to be changed, there are plenty of options to create something amazing
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but then this leads to the question, what do you want to change? besides putting background image and font changing, much of the wp7 is extremely theme friendly. Now, granted, haven't found a way to change the square tiles but even then that's a wip...
And even with the tile shape not being able to be changed, there are plenty of options to create something amazing
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The size of the tiles? Make the App List a a grid instead of a list?
Change the default search provider in the browser?
Lower the touchscreen sensitivity and/or threshold for panning so that moving my finger 1 millimeter won't make the phone switch panes.
A lot of stuff people would want to change are impossible becuase Microsoft has crafted the OS in such a way that even skilled developers cannot compete with their stock apps (better browsers, other music players, better email clients (with conversation view and unified inbox, e.g.).
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[THEME] iOS 5 Themed Dropdown Notification Menu with Jkay 13.1
Thought maybe somebody would be interested in this. Maybe they can port it.
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Deebo took your bike too?
So apple rips off android with their drop down implementation, and xda inturn, rips off the apple implementation.
puke.
Just a personal preference, but I like android because it's android. Apple has some nice stuff, but I like it on their products, not mine.
That wasn't what the op asked for. No need to jump his case..
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I like the best stuff from everything on my Android, that's why I use Android.
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I like the best stuff from everything on my Android, that's why I use Android.
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There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
I for one would love this. If I knew how to port, I would attempt this...
I asked OP in that thread if he could help me port it. I follow the instructions, even though our model number doesnt appear to be supported. He stated he could make an ios theme, but would depend if it is supported. ALso, waiting to hear if he can work with the framework and system.apk that i sent him...
It really kicks the **** out of any mobile OS on the market by a landslide. I keep wanting to make a switch to something new just because I've been using it so long and I'm kind of bored, but honestly ever time I start really researching what's out there, I realize there is nothing even CLOSE to what Android offers. I was starting to get excited about the new BB10, but once again, after really researching and watching demos, that phone is going to be an epic failure and probably blackberrys ultimate demise. Their big "hub" idea is nothing more than Android's notification system but from the side instead of the top. Windows Phone probably has the most promise at this time, but they still have too many little annoyances for me (no folders, no ability to change email notification sounds between different accounts, no ability to separate your volumes for different notifications/alerts etc) that add up to a big no right now. IPhone is just years behind...I do love their hardware and that alone has made me think about switching, but then I start looking at their software and once again, it's a no.
Oh well...Android is king right now and as far as I can see (now and on the horizon), there is nothing even on the same page. Add the Note 2's functionality and you have an absolute ass whoopin going on...Haha.
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I'll disagree with you on the BB10. The issue with RIM's past was antiquated software and hardware. They refused to change and the mobile market decided to leave them behind. With BB10, they've basically fused a bit of ios, android and wp into one. Other than wp8, I've used all the other OS on a daily basis to know that each OS has its own potential and I'm sure tech fans would agree with that assessment. I think BB10 will be a huge success for RIM and will also motivate the innovations of the other OS as well.
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I'll disagree with you on the BB10. The issue with RIM's past was antiquated software and hardware. They refused to change and the mobile market decided to leave them behind. With BB10, they've basically fused a bit of ios, android and wp into one. Other than wp8, I've used all the other OS on a daily basis to know that each OS has its own potential and I'm sure tech fans would agree with that assessment. I think BB10 will be a huge success for RIM and will other motivate the innovations of the other OS as well.
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RIM will motivate other platforms to do what??? Not become as crappy and irrelevant as the BlackBerry OS? There is not one thing that BlackBerry is doing right now (or will be doing) that everyone else hasn't exceeded ten fold. The BB OS makes Windows Phone look Android and iOS combined times three!
That is just your biased opinion, nothing more.
I have owned many and currently own an Android phone (Note II). That said I have nothing against WP8, iPhone, or BB10 (yet).
There are MANY features of the Lumia 920 that I like better than any Android phone I have owned. As a phone, it is probably my #1 pick right now. That said I am a flash junkie and I got bored with it. The WP8 market has some quality apps but still lacks in quantity. Also a few quams with WP8, but not too many. Simple things like not being able to set my own custom sms tone (you can chose only from factory options). All in all though WP8 is VERY smooth and the Lumia 920, while slightly bulky (although while thick still doesn't feel bulky compared to a Note II), is a VERY solid handset.
Again iPhone has many good qualities and iOS has by far the best selection of mobile games (I am sorry if you disagree, but this is fact.). The phones themselves do have a nice feel (personal choice) and smaller size which some people demand/want. I personally do not care for them as my own device,but that is almost entirely due to the small screen size (opinion/personal choice) and being locked to itunes which I despise.
I will almost definitely try a BB10 phone on launch unless I find something before hand that I know 100% I won't be able to deal with. I love trying out new phones, hardware and software.
Android and it's manufacturers have their own set of flaws just like Apple and MS/Nokia/etc... I won't bother listing my opinions there out of the flaming I would take over it, but I personally don't consider Android "king" of anything except selection and modification.
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I'll disagree with you on the BB10. The issue with RIM's past was antiquated software and hardware. They refused to change and the mobile market decided to leave them behind. With BB10, they've basically fused a bit of ios, android and wp into one. Other than wp8, I've used all the other OS on a daily basis to know that each OS has its own potential and I'm sure tech fans would agree with that assessment. I think BB10 will be a huge success for RIM and will also motivate the innovations of the other OS as well.
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BB10 will be Rims saving grace. If it flops, they will die. There is no doubt about that.
And the only way BB10 will be a successful OS is if they have enough developers to support them. Without the developers they will have a useless phone.
I personally own a Playbook, and the QNX operating system is by far the fastest when it comes to web browsing. If you look up sunspider results you will see what I mean. The playbook is even running on outdated hardware. Throw a S4 Pro, paired with 2Gb of ram and it will be the fastest tablet to date.
Multimedia is fantastic on it too. I'm able to watch a 1080p video, stream it to my big screen via HDMI cable flawlessly. It doesn't even have to turn the tablet screen off. The software is that efficient.
The only downfall is the extreme lack of apps. If some developers back BB10, it will be successful. And I will dive in for sure
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That is just your biased opinion, nothing more.
I have owned many and currently own an Android phone (Note II). That said I have nothing against WP8, iPhone, or BB10 (yet).
There are MANY features of the Lumia 920 that I like better than any Android phone I have owned. As a phone, it is probably my #1 pick right now. That said I am a flash junkie and I got bored with it. The WP8 market has some quality apps but still lacks in quantity. Also a few quams with WP8, but not too many. Simple things like not being able to set my own custom sms tone (you can chose only from factory options). All in all though WP8 is VERY smooth and the Lumia 920, while slightly bulky (although while thick still doesn't feel bulky compared to a Note II), is a VERY solid handset.
Again iPhone has many good qualities and iOS has by far the best selection of mobile games (I am sorry if you disagree, but this is fact.). The phones themselves do have a nice feel (personal choice) and smaller size which some people demand/want. I personally do not care for them as my own device,but that is almost entirely due to the small screen size (opinion/personal choice) and being locked to itunes which I despise.
I will almost definitely try a BB10 phone on launch unless I find something before hand that I know 100% I won't be able to deal with. I love trying out new phones, hardware and software.
Android and it's manufacturers have their own set of flaws just like Apple and MS/Nokia/etc... I won't bother listing my opinions there out of the flaming I would take over it, but I personally don't consider Android "king" of anything except selection and modification.
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I should have prefaced my post by saying that I have owned the Blackberry Pearl, the Bold 9930, the Playbook, Lumia 900, iPhone 4 and 4s...I have experienced all the big mobile OS's, so I'm not just an Android fanboy that has no real world experience using other software platforms. Like I said, I really want to fall in love with another platform just because I feel I have gotten everything I could possibly get out of Android, but it just never works out that way. I always end up back with Android wondering when someone will make an OS even close to it.
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I always end up back with Android wondering when someone will make an OS even close to it.
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Samsung will be the someone you're looking for.
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It's all about personal preference and personal bias....and what your actually comparing.
The vast majority of smart phone users don't fully understand their own device...let alone the other available ones...but if your talking specifics of what the bulk of smart phones can do in stock form..then you really need to discuss specifics...not just in general terms.
While some phones are more capable doing certain things...others can do the same...well enough..that many folks don't even bother researching all the models. Instead..the rely on peer reviews and what is "trending" to make their choices,or what their favorite celebrity pimps on TV...
Android does has something all others do not...and that is the absolute frigging humongous dedicated group of individuals who choose to share what they have made which in-turn can make our phones do the things we here want them to do without charge... Without this dedicated group of people...Android would be no different than all the rest...
Some may disagree...but... the numbers of developers for Android that do this just for the love of doing it...far exceed any other platform...and that is why Android is King of the hill...regardless of what new OS Windows, Rim or Apple decides to bash their future on. The others are hoping their dedicated cult will excite all to switch to their latest & greatest..and all plan more media blitzes to sway the masses to grab that ever dwindling % of market share...which will work for a little while ..but..only Android is open source...which allows as much customization as easily as it does...for now.
Like I said...it is about personal preferences and personal biases...and what & how that individual chooses a smart phone...
Mac
Very well said Mac
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Just read this article, today, by sheer coincidence. It basically states that Android has finally eclipsed iOS.
Cnet — Android Challenges the iPhone in Every Category.