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ernest_t_bass

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Sep 12, 2013 11:06 AM
Commander of Awesome;1499374 wrote:I've never bothered looking into Android bc I found their OS to be clunky and not intuitive. I'm sure they've changed things in the last 4 yrs though. What does the current android off that an iphone 5S doesn't? I'm upgrading my phone and was planning on the 5S but I'm willing to look at other options.
I won't venture from Apple b/c I'm a fanboi, but the Windows phone looks pretty sweet... especially the camera.
Sep 12, 2013 11:06am
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like_that

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Sep 12, 2013 11:06 AM
ernest_t_bass;1499377 wrote:I did do some reading, Mr. Assumption. I just found this image whilst researching. Basically, it's saying that transistor count should double every so many years.
Good job champ!!! Nowww, why do you think I suggested to read up on it?? You might earn yourself a sticker if you figure that one out tiger!!!
Sep 12, 2013 11:06am
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Commander of Awesome

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Sep 12, 2013 11:08 AM
like_that;1499378 wrote:Here is an idea for the next iPhone... a breathalyzer. Who wouldn't want that shit on their phone?!?
I can only imagine the law suits from that. "But officer my iphone said I was only .07!!!!"
Sep 12, 2013 11:08am
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like_that

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Sep 12, 2013 11:09 AM
Commander of Awesome;1499381 wrote:I can only imagine the law suits from that. "But officer my iphone said I was only .07!!!!"
Have the person click on one of those agreement forms when they first load the app. Pretty simple.
Sep 12, 2013 11:09am
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ernest_t_bass

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Sep 12, 2013 11:09 AM
like_that;1499380 wrote:Good job champ!!! Nowww, why do you think I suggested to read up on it?? You might earn yourself a sticker if you figure that one out tiger!!!
Champ? Tiger? Where's the "little guy?"
Sep 12, 2013 11:09am
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Sep 12, 2013 11:20 AM
ernest_t_bass;1499383 wrote:Champ? Tiger? Where's the "little guy?"

Mixing it up for you.
Sep 12, 2013 11:20am
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Sep 12, 2013 11:31 AM
Commander of Awesome;1499374 wrote:I've never bothered looking into Android bc I found their OS to be clunky and not intuitive. I'm sure they've changed things in the last 4 yrs though. What does the current android off that an iphone 5S doesn't? I'm upgrading my phone and was planning on the 5S but I'm willing to look at other options.
I'm in the same boat as you, merely on a different deck. I've played with iPhones before(but I don't know a lot about them), but I don't expect to venture away from android.

I'm more comfortable with what I have. I also like my phone options(bigger screens, etc).

My guess is that most things iphone's can do, android can do, and vice versa.
Sep 12, 2013 11:31am
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MontyBrunswick

Sep 12, 2013 11:44 AM
baseball4;1499341 wrote:Who has so little time that they can't turn on Bluetooth?

It's called convenience
Sep 12, 2013 11:44am
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Sep 12, 2013 11:46 AM
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/501026/20130823/android-jelly-bean-4-3-vs-ios.htm#.UjHh_2R4Z4w
[MENTION=3331]Commander of Awesome[/MENTION]

Basically, the two operating systems are getting more similar. I know one thing I wish was easier on Android was video calling. Google Hangouts is great, but it isn't always the easiest to connect with. Facetime(I hear) is right there and quick.
Sep 12, 2013 11:46am
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MontyBrunswick

Sep 12, 2013 11:57 AM
hasbeen;1499405 wrote:http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/501026/20130823/android-jelly-bean-4-3-vs-ios.htm#.UjHh_2R4Z4w
@Commander of Awesome

Basically, the two operating systems are getting more similar. I know one thing I wish was easier on Android was video calling. Google Hangouts is great, but it isn't always the easiest to connect with. Facetime(I hear) is right there and quick.
1) that article is terrible
2) Hangouts would be awesome if it integrated SMS like Apple does with iMessage. If I could cherry-pick any feature out of an iPhone, it'd be iMessage.
Sep 12, 2013 11:57am
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Sep 12, 2013 12:06 PM
Commander of Awesome;1499374 wrote:I've never bothered looking into Android bc I found their OS to be clunky and not intuitive. I'm sure they've changed things in the last 4 yrs though. What does the current android off that an iphone 5S doesn't? I'm upgrading my phone and was planning on the 5S but I'm willing to look at other options.

I would do a little reading on the moto x. It is just showing where phones may be heading.... Like touchless control. It isn't the most powerful phone spec wise but it has some neat features. And android has come along way... It is on par with iOS anymore.
Sep 12, 2013 12:06pm
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Sep 12, 2013 12:10 PM
I do think that there is a learning curve though. Once you're used to an operating system, other systems seem like crap for awhile. And when i say more bang for your buck, I mean...many more screen size options, memory options and other things. The new LG phone is gigantic, but has the best of everything for spec whores
Sep 12, 2013 12:10pm
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MontyBrunswick

Sep 12, 2013 12:17 PM
Best bang for the buck is probably the Nexus 4. It just dropped another $100 because a new one is around the corner.
Sep 12, 2013 12:17pm
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Sep 12, 2013 12:18 PM
As far as Android goes the best experience is on the Nexus devices or Google Edition phones (Google Edition HTC One is pretty sweet, got my brother that phone).
Sep 12, 2013 12:18pm
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Sep 12, 2013 2:00 PM
dlazz;1499410 wrote:1) that article is terrible
2) Hangouts would be awesome if it integrated SMS like Apple does with iMessage. If I could cherry-pick any feature out of an iPhone, it'd be iMessage.
iMessage is sweet b/c it works with any Apple OS. I know you could use AIM for the same thing, but iMessage is sweet.
Sep 12, 2013 2:00pm
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Sep 12, 2013 2:52 PM
ernest_t_bass;1499481 wrote:iMessage is sweet b/c it works with any Apple OS. I know you could use AIM for the same thing, but iMessage is sweet.
Is AIM still a thing?
Sep 12, 2013 2:52pm
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Sep 12, 2013 2:58 PM
I Wear Pants;1499501 wrote:Is AIM still a thing?
On computers, it's still relevant.
Sep 12, 2013 2:58pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:28 PM
ernest_t_bass;1499503 wrote:On computers, it's still relevant.
For who?
Sep 12, 2013 3:28pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:30 PM
I Wear Pants;1499516 wrote:For who?
I still have a few friends who use it. Gchat is blocked at work, or they have it synched with their ichat.
Sep 12, 2013 3:30pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:32 PM
I Wear Pants;1499516 wrote:For who?
For those stuck in 1999.
Sep 12, 2013 3:32pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:35 PM
ernest_t_bass;1499481 wrote:iMessage is sweet b/c it works with any Apple OS. I know you could use AIM for the same thing, but iMessage is sweet.
Once Google integrates Google Voice into Hangouts, that platform should be on par or better than iMessage. It will also be on all platforms (Windows, OSX, Android, iOS, etc...) which is something Apple is unwilling to do.
Sep 12, 2013 3:35pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:38 PM
Will Hangouts have a desktop app like Messages?

I'm a huge fan of Messages. Easily my favorite things about the last OS update.
Sep 12, 2013 3:38pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:53 PM
So after a bit of deliberation. I think I'm gonna spring for this upgrade, but go the 32gb route. $299.

16 isn't enough and I'm always having to make room and whatnot. I'm curious to see what good condition 4S' are going for.

Gazelle is offering $150 for "good" condition, $75 for broken. My vibrate/silent toggle switch doesn't work and it will cost me $60 to get that repaired here.
Sep 12, 2013 3:53pm
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Sep 12, 2013 3:55 PM
I would be nice to be able to click on a person's name (while in iMessage/SMS screens) and bring up contact info for that person. I hate having to scroll all the way to the top to view that person's phone number, or edit their info.

Yes I know that you can double click the top bar to quickly scroll to the top of your screen, but it would be better if you could just click right on the person's name and select something like "Call Contact."
Sep 12, 2013 3:55pm