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Unfortunately, the app requires that you login with Facebook.
Facebook was chosen for the beta. What other authentication schemes would you expect? (besides creating a dedicated account)
You should build the best possible product for the platform you are running on.
On Android there is an obvious default choice, and it isn't Facebook, nor is it a dedicated account.
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BrowserID OpenID A dedicated account (my preference) If you require Facebook then you're locking me out when I'm at work.
Thanks. BrowserID is well on our list (Personally I like its approach). Added a vote for OpenId, and dedicated account.
I'd like an easy interface to events around the phone being at rest (no accelerometer input). For the rest state: I assume that most people have their phone by their beds at night. I have a locale rule that puts my phone into airplane mode during the hours I'm normally asleep. This is much more easily/accurately expressed as "phone at rest for 15m". Similarly, I'd like to sync news when I pick up the phone to leave i…
I know it's not exactly what you're asking for, but it's something they've done for several years, and done quite well. I'm hoping they extend it, and keep it in BlackBerry 10.
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"up to 3 days of battery life through normal use." I use to be able to get weeks of use from a single charge of my old Motorola Razr.
A modern smartphone will go for weeks between charges if you keep it turned off, too. This comparison is not useful.
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A modern smartphone will go for weeks between charges if you keep it turned off, too. This comparison is not useful.
I never said anything about turning off the phone.
I'd like an easy interface to events around the phone being at rest (no accelerometer input). For the rest state: I assume that most people have their phone by their beds at night. I have a locale rule that puts my phone into airplane mode during the hours I'm normally asleep. This is much more easily/accurately expressed as "phone at rest for 15m". Similarly, I'd like to sync news when I pick up the phone to leave i…
On a BlackBerry, when it is put in the charger, it goes into Bedside Mode, and the clock application is shown. The user can set up the profile to be used during this state (i.e. what notifications to allow, etc.). It can also be programmed to only enter bedside mode during certain hours. I know it's not exactly what you're asking for, but it's something they've done for several years, and done quite well. I'm hoping…
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On a BlackBerry, when it is put in the charger, it goes into Bedside Mode, and the clock application is shown. The user can set up the profile to be used during this state (i.e. what notifications to allow, etc.). It can also be programmed to only enter bedside mode during certain hours. I know it's not exactly what you're asking for, but it's something they've done for several years, and done quite well. I'm hoping…
My Nexus 1 does this with the dock too.
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_less strict_ does not mean insecure. iOS for example has very strict rules about when apps can run, how long they can run, and the resources they use. Everything is a tradeoff and in general Android leans in the direction of power and freedom.
How does a less strict security model not imply less security?
The advantage of this, of course, is platform flexibility. The disadvantage is inconsistent app behavior (battery is drained by background apps).
This article is bizarre. Why is written in such a strange way? "your favorite Redmond techno-giant is sitting on a horse" What the fuck does that mean?
It is a reference to the Old Spice adverts which where a viral marketing sensation a few months ago.
February 2012, actually. Wow.
I'd like an easy interface to events around the phone being at rest (no accelerometer input). For the rest state: I assume that most people have their phone by their beds at night. I have a locale rule that puts my phone into airplane mode during the hours I'm normally asleep. This is much more easily/accurately expressed as "phone at rest for 15m". Similarly, I'd like to sync news when I pick up the phone to leave i…
On a BlackBerry, when it is put in the charger, it goes into Bedside Mode, and the clock application is shown. The user can set up the profile to be used during this state (i.e. what notifications to allow, etc.). It can also be programmed to only enter bedside mode during certain hours. I know it's not exactly what you're asking for, but it's something they've done for several years, and done quite well. I'm hoping…
Inductive charger that triggered a configurable mode on your phone -> Drop the phone on a magnet, get a clock or whatever and the phone charges without searching the plug beneath the bed.