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or rather... it doesn't.
The draggable copy points seem to work exactly like the iPhone version. I never said that was bad, but it definitely seems familiar.
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> A phone OS which allows the networks to be totally supplanted wouldn't be marketed positively (by the networks). This is so backwards that it hurts. A Network which wont support the latest and greatest phones with the most awesome features will lose out customers. Around here where I live (Europe) you chose the phone you want and you chose the plan which fits your needs. Two entirely different and disconnected thin…
Americans allow this because in general it's much cheaper to buy a phone subsidized over contract. Only one carrier here (T-Mobile) provides a monthly discount for unsubsidized phones. Most people don't just have $500+ to drop when they want or need a new phone, so it's much easier for people to go on contract and spread out that cost, even if it costs more in the long run (which it usually doesn't since most network…
Subsidized phones are very popular in Europe, but the phone doesn't really enter the equation when choosing a network.
I actually think Europeans are cheaper than Americans ... over here people choose networks based on reliability and monthly bill, which is influenced by included minutes or bandwidth / area or demographic popularity (since voice minutes in the same network are cheaper).
I also have an iPhone, and in my country iPhones are still exclusive to a single carrier. But I did what every one of my acquaintances did ... bought one with a cheap monthly contract for 199 EUR; then unlocked it. And I didn't even pay my last 2 monthly bill (haven't used it, so I felt like it was unneeded); so they can sue me, but I don't really care because lock-in is not seen favorably in Europe and they've got customers with actual debts to worry about.
Of course, I wouldn't give this advice to other people ... just saying that the phone doesn't enter the equation; and the marketing campaigns are reflecting that.
Any details on WebM support? I see it listed as a feature, but no specific API for it. I have an app where it would be very useful to turn a bunch of images into a video file, but I haven't found a reasonable way to do that and was hoping WebM would help.
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Americans allow this because in general it's much cheaper to buy a phone subsidized over contract. Only one carrier here (T-Mobile) provides a monthly discount for unsubsidized phones. Most people don't just have $500+ to drop when they want or need a new phone, so it's much easier for people to go on contract and spread out that cost, even if it costs more in the long run (which it usually doesn't since most network…
> Americans allow this because in general it's much cheaper to buy a phone subsidized over contract Subsidized phones are very popular in Europe, but the phone doesn't really enter the equation when choosing a network. I actually think Europeans are cheaper than Americans ... over here people choose networks based on reliability and monthly bill, which is influenced by included minutes or bandwidth / area or demograp…
Also, this happens every year. Once a year passes, you're eligible for a new subsidy of X12 euros.
[1] I'm not at all sure if the multiplier is as much as 12, but it's at least 6. The main point, anyway, is that they don't care what phone you get.
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You can always install a SIP app, but yes, I'd much rather have access to the integrated client.
Or root your Android phone. I'm finding more and more people outside of tech-circles are doing this as it allows you to run WifTether, extra apps, etc. Those "Mobile Phone Repair Shops" that used to unlock Nokias are doing a roaring trade rooting and changing firmware on 'regular' user's phones.
What's a SIP account?
Why downvoted? I truly didn't know, and a Google search didn't turn up anything.
Here's a quick summary from the SDK release notes: * Alarm clock APIs * ability to detect first install time and last update time of an app * Download manager API * Mixable audio effects API * A lot more locales (including indic language support) * SIP VOIP support * Front camera support * 5-point multi-touch API * Barometer * Gyroscope * NFC support (near field comminucation) - can interact using high frequency wire…