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Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by on_and_off »

spun wrote: post #17
melling wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The iPhone 5s was released in 2013 and it should get iOS 11 this year. The iPhone 5, which came out in 2012, is currently supported. However, it might be dropped this year because it's not 64-bit. Android users should push for longer support. I had an original Nexus 1 and I was quite disappointed when it could no longer be upgraded. It cost me $600.

Aren't we comparing apples and oranges here? This is the O Beta. I'm sure O will be supported on the Nexus 6 once it's officially out.

It is apple and oranges.

The situation is pretty complex but the support libs & play services are available on virtually all devices (API 9+ IIRC, but anything older would not be able to run most modern apps).

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by dajohnson89 »

bitsoda wrote: post #3
spyspy wrote: post #2

Have they settled on a dessert name yet?

Not yet, but they did provide packs of Oreos for attendees. Apparently they gave these out last year, so it's not a lock.

Oreos are probably a trademark, so I wouldn't bet on that. How about Sundae?

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by fredoliveira »

dajohnson89 wrote: post #22
bitsoda wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not yet, but they did provide packs of Oreos for attendees. Apparently they gave these out last year, so it's not a lock.

Oreos are probably a trademark, so I wouldn't bet on that. How about Sundae?

To be fair, Kitkat was a trademark too :)

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by thatcherc »

on_and_off wrote: post #20
schwank wrote: post #8

My Nexus 6P died last night after Given the short support curve for most Android devices from Google and especially from third parties, that device is quite likely to be an iPhone. What was unthinkable to me just a few short years ago is now reality... I type this on a MBP and I might be convert my phone platform now as well. A true testament to the constant change in the marketplace, and the need to evaluate based o…

My 6P encountered severe battery issues (apparently a common issue). Google replaced it. You might want to try to do the same.

Was that while it was still in warranty? Mine N6P started dying at ~20% about a month after my warranty expired and I'm thinking about trying to get a replacement.

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by MichaelGG »

schwank wrote: post #8

My Nexus 6P died last night after Given the short support curve for most Android devices from Google and especially from third parties, that device is quite likely to be an iPhone. What was unthinkable to me just a few short years ago is now reality... I type this on a MBP and I might be convert my phone platform now as well. A true testament to the constant change in the marketplace, and the need to evaluate based o…

Blu makes seemingly decent phones at the 100-250$ range, unlocked, on Amazon. Cameras don't seem amazing, but neither is the Nexus 5 camera.

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by michel-slm »

schwank wrote: post #8

My Nexus 6P died last night after Given the short support curve for most Android devices from Google and especially from third parties, that device is quite likely to be an iPhone. What was unthinkable to me just a few short years ago is now reality... I type this on a MBP and I might be convert my phone platform now as well. A true testament to the constant change in the marketplace, and the need to evaluate based o…

I'm also on the 6P; holding off on the Pixel until the next-gen replacement is available (hopefully at saner price levels). I have some battery issues (running battery-guzzling games would often cause the phone to shut down at ~ 40% battery) but otherwise still usable. Just flashed the O beta on it and it looks decent so far.

I wonder if Google will actually expand the Android One program. If it's globally available and also are eligible for beta testing it'd be really nice.

(I have a work iPhone, and the lack of customization is driving me nuts -- no home screen replacement, resource constraints means SwiftKey only supports two concurrent languages and no CJK, no way to associate installed apps with certain URL patterns, Apple Maps is privileged over other map apps...)

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by cjbprime »

thatcherc wrote: post #25
on_and_off wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My 6P encountered severe battery issues (apparently a common issue). Google replaced it. You might want to try to do the same.

Was that while it was still in warranty? Mine N6P started dying at ~20% about a month after my warranty expired and I'm thinking about trying to get a replacement.

I did the exact same thing -- ask for a battery replacement a month after the warranty expired -- and they said yes. I think they basically have a silent recall situation on early 6Ps, regardless of warranty.

Re: Android O Beta Program

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Post by khedoros1 »

padraic7a wrote: post #14
jknightco wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Just to provide a counterpoint: I'm still rocking a 3.5 year old Nexus 5 with almost zero evidence of its age (the battery discharges a bit faster than it used to but it's not noticeable enough to even warrant a new battery).

Yeah I am happily using a Nexus 5 too. Unfortunately, even though it still works well it is no longer receiving security updates. I would pay for someone to provide these and will consider moving to a new plate for my next phone.

I'd still be using my Nexus 5 if all the antennas embedded in the back plate hadn't started losing their connections (no wireless charging, wifi and GPS signal are super-spotty).
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