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Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by Osmium »

MAGZine wrote: post #26
Osmium wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've wanted to play around with one for a while, but don't want to commit until I've had a chance to live with it for a month. So, what would it take? A low price. If they offer a model at Nexus 4 prices, maybe... I'd also like stronger per-app privacy controls and sandboxing. I have this vague idea that installing the wrong package on an Android phone can mean doom, and that many apps request permissions that are fa…

In regards to too generous permissions--I can certainly see that sometimes. The one flashlight app I was using wanted network connectivity, access to contacts, etc. The solution? Find a new one that only needs use of camera hardware. Not always the easiest thing to do, but certainly an option. In 4.3, they silently included the App Ops configuration to offer gating of permissions. Mixology doesn't need Calendar acces…

Thanks for clearing that up for me. I meant "doom" in the sense of loss of personal information and/or spyware. Basically, the things you were outlining. I'm glad to know that you can control these things as of 4.3 though.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by bane »

ruswick wrote: post #29
gailees wrote: post #6

The Nexus 5 has the opportunity to pull a lot of disenchanted iPhone users to Android. What would it take for you to make the switch?

I have been an iPhone user for upwards of three years, and used an iPod touch for two years prior to that. I hate iOS 7. The aesthetic is too bare and feels excessively simplistic, and the new animations have totally stripped me of the ability to perform multiple operations in quick succession. The OS looks worse and performs worse. (Not to mention the sheer volume of bugs that Apple neglected to fix. I might be able…

Another anecdote. My facebook wall was full of "I hate iOS7" posts right after it came out. A few folks I know switched, a few said "now it's just like Android" (whatever that means), and the rest are just gritting their teeth for the next couple years hoping Apple sorts it out before the end of their contract.

I know a few people who are fine with 6 or 7, but I've never heard a single soul say "iOS 7 is freaking awesome!".

All the people I know who are approach 40 or older loath it for both aesthetic reasons as well as not being able to see anything with the stupid design.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by bane »

eknkc wrote: post #13
rfnslyr wrote: post #10

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Me. Recently began work on a mobile project where we deal with a few recent Android phones and tablets. I already bought myself a Nexus 7 and it's fucking awesome. I can't wait to drop the iPhone and get the Nexus 5. Both have their merits but in the end it's the screens size to me. Make the iPhone thinner, give it a killer screen, and I'll go back but until then, Android.

Screen size seems to pull many people from iPhone. I find larger displays uncomfortable though (heavily using one handed) but it seems that people want that. Kinda off topic, but what's the email client situation on Android? I don't use Gmail and the last time I used Android (ICS I guess), mail clients were from stone age.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/30/ae-android-email-app/

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by xur17 »

MojoJolo wrote: post #5
astrada wrote: post #3

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I think that probably it will get out of stock quickly. It's a marketing move that gets reported by major news sites, and raises interest among non-tech people. If everything goes smoothly, probably it will get less coverage.

Yes, I'm afraid that it's there marketing strategy. I think it works for Nexus 4 and gain them massive attention with the people. I'm just hoping that they will not do it again because there are more people now that are aware with the Nexus line and waiting. I know some people that are waiting for Nexus 5 but have a deadline for themselves. And if they don't get Nexus 5 immediately, they will just buy a different pho…

I'm expecting them to go out of stock quickly, and be hard to get until after Christmas. As others have said, this is partially a marketing move.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by zik »

selmnoo wrote: post #22
ojbyrne wrote: post #19

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Because big phones sell well. I think that the decrease in usability is partly compensated by usefulness (it's more pleasant to watch video on a bigger device) and partly compensated by status (my phone, and therefore my penis, is bigger than yours).

Woah, decrease in usability? Let's slow down there a little bit. There's a legitimate case for big phones, in that they make typing somewhat easier. Typing on my iphone is pretty annoying to me, so I'm actually happy that a 5 inch size is coming to be more standardized.

Not to mention the impracticality of web browsing on a small screen. My Galaxy S3's screen is still smaller than I'd like for web browsing, but it's usable which is a hell of a lot better than my iPhone.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by evilduck »

Spittie wrote: post #33
daurnimator wrote: post #15

If only the phone was smaller :( I don't understand these screens so big I need two hands to use the device.

I could say the save for the reverse. I don't get at all why people want phones with a small screen. Typing get hard, I have to zoom & pan to see a website, watching videos/photos on a small screen is not nice at all... It's all a matter of personal preference, and habit. After using a Nexus 7 as my only mobile device for a while, I've come to find small a Galaxy S4. It just seems that the majority of people prefer b…

You could say that, but it sounds funny since you can't complain about not having something that you do have. Android and large screens are practically synonymous.

Android users who want a smaller screen are really hard pressed to find high quality devices.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by eknkc »

bane wrote: post #43
eknkc wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Screen size seems to pull many people from iPhone. I find larger displays uncomfortable though (heavily using one handed) but it seems that people want that. Kinda off topic, but what's the email client situation on Android? I don't use Gmail and the last time I used Android (ICS I guess), mail clients were from stone age.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/30/ae-android-email-app/

So.. according to the discussion and screenshots of a couple of alternatives;

No. There are no decent email clients on Android?

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by ars »

jrockway wrote: post #23
ars wrote: post #11

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Ah, so then you make lots of stock, but hold it in reserve. Wait for out of stock reporting, and add a waiting list, then start shipping the reserve after a week of out of stock. Everyone wins: People get their item, and the media gets to report out of stock.

I've never been a fan of this. If I can't get it with guaranteed overnight shipping for $3.99, I'm not buying it.

It's only for the first week or two.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by darrenkopp »

chimeracoder wrote: post #25
moskie wrote: post #18

Is there any hope it will be available on Verizon? If it's available on Verizon, it's a no-brainer purchase for me. If it's not.... it's gonna have to be a super great phone to convince me not to get a different comparable phone on Verizon.

> Is there any hope it will be available on Verizon? Almost none. Verizon has all but stated they're not interested in carrying another Nexus phone, since it's "incompatible with their business strategy" (ie, they can't control updates on it and install bloatware on it). As for the Nexus 5 itself, the leaked FCC diagrams show that it doesn't even have the correct radios to work on Verizon's network. > If it's not....…

Yup, I'm sick of my galaxy nexus lagging in updates, so I'm switching to T-Mobile.
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