Google Android discussion - Page 32

On October 16 2014 02:16 PoP wrote:
5.9 inches is a pretty retarded move by Google.

Well, Z3 (or maybe Z3 compact) then.

Lollipop is made for a world where moving throughout the day means interacting with a bunch of different screens—from phones and tablets to TVs. With more devices connecting together, your expectation is that things just work. With Lollipop, it’s easier than ever to pick up where you left off, so the songs, photos, apps, and even recent searches from one of your Android devices can be immediately enjoyed across all the other ones.

As you switch from one screen to another, the experience should feel the same. So Lollipop has a consistent design across devices—an approach we call Material Design. Now content responds to your touch, or even your voice, in more intuitive ways, and transitions between tasks are more fluid.

Lollipop also gives you more control over your device. You can now adjust your settings so that only certain people and notifications can get through, for example, when you’re out to dinner or in the middle of an important meeting. And when an important notification does come through, you can see it directly from the lockscreen.

And because we’re using our devices a lot more, there’s a new battery saver feature that extends the life of your device by up to 90 minutes—helpful if you’re far from a power outlet. We’ve enabled multiple user accounts and guest user mode for keeping your personal stuff private. And you can now secure your device with a PIN, password, pattern, or even by pairing your phone to a trusted device like your watch or car with Smart Lock. But this is just a small taste of Lollipop. Learn more on android.com.

On October 16 2014 10:53 ZenithM wrote:
I don't understand why phones keep getting larger. Do people really need a 6-inch Nexus? Couldn't they just throw in some kind of 4.5-inch version? :'(

On October 16 2014 11:30 andyrau wrote:
are you guys serious lol
if its a smaller version then theres literally no reason to get a nexus 6 over a motox
and the 9 is supposed to appeal to a higher end market with the specs to back it up

i don't like the larger phone either but this kind of thing is blatantly obvious

We've just received official word from the Googlers on high that the 2012 Nexus 7, albeit burdened with crappy, crappy NAND storage and an aging Tegra 3 processor, will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop as an OTA update. Rejoice.

On October 16 2014 13:01 andyrau wrote:
why would it be the wrong move when the form factor and specs compete directly with the ipad air?

if you want a smaller tablet comparable to the fire then get the nexus 7

all of this is like marketing 101, idek how you would alienate a market that has its own product

Google unveiled its highly anticipated Nexus 9 tablet yesterday and almost immediately following the device’s official debut, someone managed to run it through Geekbench for a benchmark. The HTC-made slate managed to pull down an impressive 1,903 single core score, which is on a par with an entry-level 2012 Mac Pro, according to Primate Labs founder, John Poole.

On October 16 2014 23:52 parkufarku wrote:


u don't get the point. I wasn't even mentioning its form factor / specs.

If you are going to alienate a huge chunk of Android users with high pricing, at least do it when users don't have a chance to obtain cheap Ipads, not ONE month before Black Friday.