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Re: Google I/O 2016

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Thimothy wrote: post #69
dave2000 wrote: post #66

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I'm on the Sony Z3. Apparently some varities of the Z3 in some countries on some networks are getting marshmallow at the moment. But not mine, yet at least. It's not just Samsung who take ages updating, or who ignore the deal they're supposed to have with Google to provide major updates released within 18 months of the release of a device.

He, some versions of the Z3 are getting the N(!)[1]. I'd say it's probable that it's your carriers fault, the Marshmallow updates for the Z3 have been out for a while. [1] https://developer.sony.com/develop/smartphones-and-tablets/a...

I've an unlocked phone, so in my country I'll get it before those with phones locked to a network. You can use sites such as xpericheck.com to confirm that currently 7 locations have MM on the D6603 variant of the z3 phone.

Re: Google I/O 2016

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Post by tamana »

dave2000 wrote: post #66
PeCaN wrote: post #49

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I have it on an HTC One M8 on T-Mobile. Maybe he has a manufacturer that doesn't like to update ( cough Samsung cough ) or a lazy carrier. But non-Nexus devices definitely get updates somewhat regularly now. Most manufacturer/carrier combos definitely got their act together compared to a few years ago.

I'm on the Sony Z3. Apparently some varities of the Z3 in some countries on some networks are getting marshmallow at the moment. But not mine, yet at least. It's not just Samsung who take ages updating, or who ignore the deal they're supposed to have with Google to provide major updates released within 18 months of the release of a device.

Google didn't sell you your phone, why were you asking Google for a new OS for your phone? Sony got Marshmallow from Google, Sony is refusing to give it to you.

Re: Google I/O 2016

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Post by tamana »

mwfunk wrote: post #41
calbear81 wrote: post #35

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I lived in Mountain View down the street from Google the last few years but here's where people will/should be going: Hotels: If you want something nice, you're going to go to Palo Alto or Downtown San Jose. If you're fine with budget basics, hit all the hotels along El Camino between Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. Personally, I would choose the Hampton Inn on Moffett Blvd. between the 101 and Central. It's clean, pretty c…

Agreed, there are tons of hotels and restaurants and things to do in the area, just not necessarily in walking distance (which is easily ameliorated by taking a fraction of the money saved from cheaper hotels and renting a car).

And by sitting in traffic, you save money that would have been spent on things to do!

Re: Google I/O 2016

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Post by calbear81 »

MaxScheiber wrote: post #68
calbear81 wrote: post #50

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In that same plaza is Laser Tag and not to mention that the Sports Page bar has outdoor sand volleyball courts and beer pong tables.

Laser Quest closed about a month ago (as did everything else in that plaza). If I remember correctly. LinkedIn purchased the real estate.

Wow... that is sad. Many fun times were had there with my team.

Re: Google I/O 2016

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Post by dave2000 »

plexicle wrote: post #57
dave2000 wrote: post #34

I wonder if I'm going to be able to download the version of Android which was announced at last year's Google I/O before they announce another one this year? Don't ever change, Google.

It sounds like you have beef with your phone manufacturer and/or carrier. Your anger with Google is entirely misplaced.

I'm not angry, just disappointed.

Re: Google I/O 2016

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Post by jtmcmc »

pbarnes_1 wrote: post #13
kyrra wrote: post #9

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The opinions stated here are my own, not necessarily those of Google. I attended I/O a few years ago (prior to joining Google) and really enjoyed the Moscone Center. Mainly because there was lots of hotels and restaurants in the area. Lodgings around the Google campus are pretty sparse, this feels like a mistake to me. Being able to walk to your hotel after a long day of focusing/listening was definitely nice. That s…

Hosting this in MV is just... weird. All the hotels suck, there's no food, nothing touristy to do, etc etc. I don't understand your note about costs. Google has infinite money. Even mid-tier meetings are held at Moscone, so I don't think it's that expensive. Are the I/O hordes really going to be visiting the Google Campus? For what reason? It's pretty weird.

I suspect that shoreline holds a LOT more people than the Moscone.
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