i'm calling it: the fire phone is going to be a flop...it's stupid

6/19/2014 9:31:51 PM

probably. I hope they release firefly as a standalone app

6/19/2014 10:00:38 PM

Folks that follow closer than I, have you seen or heard anything about a potential Galaxy Note 4 release date?

I'm trying to figure out if I should just hang on or go ahead and get something new now.

6/20/2014 11:14:41 AM

The Amazon Fire may do well with old people because of the included 24/7 support, this feature has been popular among old people on their tablet

the phone won't be a blockbuster though, and I think Amazon is fine with that

6/20/2014 11:21:17 AM

^^should be announced relatively soon

[Edited on June 20, 2014 at 2:49 PM. Reason : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOOa1wZhkzY]

6/20/2014 2:46:02 PM

I got a new chromebook today. My laptop took a shit, then I got to thinking about it and I have not opened MS office on it in forever....everything is in google drive.

Spent $130 bucks.

6/20/2014 9:29:52 PM

Which one did you get?

6/21/2014 12:52:58 AM

I got one of the pressy button knockoffs in the mail today

eh.

6/23/2014 7:26:03 PM

^ was it one of the $0.39 ones mentioned on slickdeals a week or so ago? i ordered two, excited to get arrive and do nothing with them

6/23/2014 7:35:48 PM

think it was like $2. just took forever since it was chinese mail

it might be more useful if I didn't have a case on my phone

if you have a samsung phone, be careful not to press the button as you put it in the jack, it'll screw up the app recognizing it because of touchwiz nonsense

6/23/2014 7:48:08 PM

I got my cheap ass push button the other day. I don't think I'll use it much.

I had it set where one button press turns on the flashlight which is pretty handy. But every now and then it would automatically turn on in my pocket. So I disabled the ability of that one-press command when the phone is locked. But then if I accidentally press the button, it starts playing GV voicemails...I think there must be something built into the phone where if you plug in headphones, it automatically starts playing music from your phone or something.

Also, Google Now doesn't work properly when it's plugged in. I can actually say "Google Now" and the voice search gets activated, but it doesn't pick up anything I say, as if I wasn't talking.

But it was only like $2 with shipping so oh well

6/23/2014 8:04:13 PM

i ordered this one from gearbest: http://slickdeals.net/f/7009468-peeping-vinyl-closestool-wall-sticker-diy-59-mobile-smart-universal-dustproof-plug-for-android-0-39-fs

i will undoubtedly forget about it until it arrives in 2 or 3 weeks

6/23/2014 8:48:21 PM

Quote :

"I got one of the pressy button knockoffs in the mail today eh. "

I'm betting the actual pressy product works a little better than the knockoff from deep in the heart of china. Read any reviews?

6/24/2014 12:36:54 AM

eh, Xiaomi isn't exactly a small company. they stole the Android VP from Google so...

6/24/2014 7:17:27 AM

Quote :

"Which one did you get?"

. Samsung

6/24/2014 7:22:06 AM

I wonder how many of the issues with the cheap pressy button are in the hardware, versus the coding in the KlicK app.

6/24/2014 11:56:13 AM

it's not the hardware. hardware is as simple as you can get, and will be the same among all of them.

app i used was http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/mikey-app-1-6-0.24220/. it was alright

i just didn't get enough utility out of it to keep it there. it's awkward to press on my Note3 with the case on. i'm sure others can find a use for it. it'd be good for an instant flashlight button if i didn't have an exposed module installed that does the same thing

6/24/2014 12:02:28 PM

I used this, per the description page of the link you posted to buy it

http://download.helloklick.com/app

But I might try the other app and see if it works any better

6/24/2014 12:58:24 PM

^^Wow that app looks terrible. Unless you speak fluent Chinese.

6/24/2014 2:19:41 PM

that would be why i used the english version

6/24/2014 2:43:40 PM

how/where?

6/24/2014 3:02:05 PM

where it says DOWNLOAD in that link i posted. or http://d-h.st/UTr

[Edited on June 24, 2014 at 3:31 PM. Reason : im guessing you clicked on the source apk link]

6/24/2014 3:31:07 PM

Any thoughts on the L-release?

6/25/2014 7:10:11 PM

the materials ui and lock/notification page is stealing some good bits from apple, I like it

I'm getting a moto 360

6/25/2014 7:42:11 PM

Android Auto needs to be a thing, like, yesterday.

6/25/2014 10:55:49 PM

Quote :

"Any thoughts on the L-release?"

One word...meh.

6/26/2014 3:44:05 PM

I would highly recommend installing the Android L keyboard. Its awesome.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin

6/29/2014 5:48:37 PM

Give me 3 reasons why I should consider even downloading it when Swiftkey is free now

6/29/2014 7:35:41 PM

http://gizmodo.com/oneplus-one-review-an-unbelievably-fantastic-smartphon-1598476240/+whitsongordon

Very temping for my next phone.

7/2/2014 11:19:30 AM

Quote :

"The keyboard from the Android L Developer Preview, modified to run as a standalone app by Chrisch1974 and I. Free, no ads, no bloat. No root required. Old users who can't change to Material may need a reinstall. To show Emojis button, hold down Enter key. >Special Permissions explained -Network access: Syncs dictionary -Can read what you type: it's a keyboard, if you want it to be able to add things to the user dictionary then you need this. -Reads personal info & contacts: Allows the keyboard to automatically add contact names to type suggestions. Still paranoid? Here's the diff log against the keyboard directly pulled from the official keyboard from factory images: http://pastebin.com/MVNGGM47 Feel free to check for yourself."

7/2/2014 11:51:44 AM

Tried it out, wasn't real impressed. Swiftkey is still the best keyboard in my opinion.

7/2/2014 3:55:26 PM

I will have to try SwiftKey. I have never used it.

7/2/2014 5:51:10 PM

SK is cool, but the only that that annoys me about it is that the Voice Command Key is not a standalone key :/

7/2/2014 6:21:39 PM

You just hold the comma button down for half a second.

7/3/2014 11:55:51 AM

If you were going to upgrade to a Verizon-branded Android smartphone, what would you upgrade to? Thinking the HTC One m8 over the Galaxy S5. I really want a Nexus 5, but Verizon and all.

7/5/2014 9:28:20 PM

Go into a Verizon store and dick around with all of them in person and get the one you like the most

7/5/2014 10:33:16 PM

I personally love the Droid MAXX. I bought it out of contract, and I didn't want to spend the fortune on the m8 out of contract.

(Although I will still say that I utterly hate not having a Goddamned physical QWERTY keyboard... I'm gettin' olllllllllllllllld.)

7/6/2014 5:16:36 PM

Quote :

"Thinking the HTC One m8 over the Galaxy S5."

I had the Nexus 5 for 3 months before I gave up on it. The phone is solid but reception, WiFi, and LTE speeds are garbage compared to what I've had in the past. I haven't dropped that many calls on AT&T in 6 years.

I ended up going back to Samsung for the S5 because I'm used to Samsung phones. I haven't had a problem since. The m8 is a great phone too. You won't be disappointed with either.

[Edited on July 7, 2014 at 1:13 PM. Reason : .]

7/7/2014 1:12:43 PM

Trying to figure out the best settings for SwiftKey for a combination of large keyboard size and app visibility

7/8/2014 11:27:14 PM

Shouldn't it be about time for Sprint to lower the upgrade price on the S5 from $200? Or is that wishful thinking...

7/8/2014 11:56:38 PM

maybe, once they start trying to push the G3

7/9/2014 11:20:01 AM

Anyone have any advice for new Android phones? Can't decide between the HTC M8 or the Galaxy S5. Have been an Apple user up to this point and my 4s crapped out on me yesterday.

7/10/2014 1:36:56 PM

HTC is solid build quality.

I have the One m7 ... I'd recommend the m8.

7/10/2014 1:43:03 PM

Yeah I'd probably get the M8

7/10/2014 1:45:13 PM

looking at adding a UAG case for whichever I buy. Those things look rugged, while keeping it slim at the same time.

7/10/2014 2:01:10 PM

Yeah I posted basically the same question on M8 v S5. I'm wondering--is it worth waiting for the LG G3? I'm guessing it won't be cheap even on contract, and it's a big'n. Would it be worth waiting for, even just to see if the S5 or M8 go lower in price?

7/10/2014 6:05:29 PM

G3 is gonna be $100 on contract...all phones are "cheap" on contract. Am I missing something?

7/10/2014 7:18:59 PM

I mean, comparatively the G5 and M8 are both $199 right now, so that was my point.

7/10/2014 9:18:23 PM

The G3 is $199 on contract.

7/11/2014 4:49:17 AM

^ I was going by this: http://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-to-offer-lg-g3-g-watch-on-july-17/

7/11/2014 8:39:27 AM