I don't know if you know the awesome NewsBlur: an intelligent RSS reader with a nice UI and a really fast experience.
The fact is that the developer tweeted this: http://twitter.com/newsblur/statuses/67005951286329344
The reason is that he doesn't have an android device, so he can't develop an android app.
If you want to create it, he released some impressive API!
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Thanks for the heads-up on NewsBlur. The site itself looks very promising. It's a much richer experience vs. the generic Google Reader.
If it had a Find feature like GR does, it would've had a strong chance of becoming my new reader...But it doesn't (that I can see), so with GR I stay.
As for on the Android, I use NewsRob...If someone were to do yet another rss reader for Android, they've got big shoes to fill!
What do you mean for a find function?
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/
There have been rumors for years. I always thought it would happen due to google's new found relationship with sony.
OMG so excited
All I can say is Finally, psp phone running android.. cant wait!
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I have to be honest, I seriously have considered switching to WP7 when it comes out, purely for the xbox live gaming.
But this looks like it will bring a similar experience to Android
2 things have happened here imo:
- Sony have realised Xbox gaming on WP7 is a good idea
- Google want 3.0 to compete gaming wise with the iPhone.
I wonder if they will integrate this into their new "Google Me" Service.
My thoughts exactly Cypher84... FINALLY! After seeing concept photos of what the PSP phone would look like I can finally see it become a reality Needless to say I'm excited and will be following that article.
Yeah but they will most likely lock it down and try to make their version of android proprietary...
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Yeah but they will most likely lock it down and try to make their version of android proprietary...
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"That content will be initially accessible only by the halo device, but from the sounds of things, these titles might be made available to other Android phones if their specs and button layouts meet requirements"
Also I'm sure the guys at XDA could hack devices to allow running the games.
It's great and I am enjoying it so much that I do not really care about Android! Does that make me strange or what?
Nope ! I have dual boot on mine, and never boot into Android ! I had a galaxy tab 10.1, was nice, but prefer webos
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I had a Transformer and got rid of it when I got my touchpad. I love the webOS!
the only reason I am using Android on the TP is because there are no PDF notation apps available (like ezPDF reader or repligo). One other reason is a note taking software with handwriting capabilities such as freenote+.
other then these two I am mostly in webos. the biggest reason being the poor battery life in android at the moment.
I'm in the same category here. I have mine dual-booted, but rarely EVER boot to Android. In fact short of Netflix & maybe a couple other apps not available on the HP side, I LOVE webOS.....even to the tune of buying a couple little apps from HP that would've had a free counterpart for Android.
Mind you, I'm still waiting for video to be fixed to make the ICS jump, but still.....webOS is entirely underappreciated.
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the only reason I am using Android on the TP is because there are no PDF notation apps available (like ezPDF reader or repligo). One other reason is a note taking software with handwriting capabilities such as freenote+.
other then these two I am mostly in webos. the biggest reason being the poor battery life in android at the moment.
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Dunno about PDF-notation, although I would think it's in Picsel Smart Office.
Handwriting apps are available on webOS. I currently use Doodle Pad. It's not feature-rich but not basic either. For 2,99 it's a great catch. Also, NuttyBunny is working on a feature-rich handwriting app. But there are a few more in the App Catalog, so that shouldn't be a problem.
I remember using my HTC Diamond and finally getting Android on it. Occasionally I had to boot back into windows mobile and I found the experience so disconcerting... Android seemed to just "behave" the way I wanted my phone to behave.
Now I feel the same way about WebOS. I boot into WebOS to use Skype and it feels like such a relief. I still use Android as my daily, but there is always a tinge of regret when I have to go back to Android.
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Dunno about PDF-notation, although I would think it's in Picsel Smart Office.
Handwriting apps are available on webOS. I currently use Doodle Pad. It's not feature-rich but not basic either. For 2,99 it's a great catch. Also, NuttyBunny is working on a feature-rich handwriting app. But there are a few more in the App Catalog, so that shouldn't be a problem.
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to me this is still a problem. Doing just the basic of doodling is not enough for me. the apps available right now in webos are just that. and if you follow the Nuttybunny thread it apparently has been abandoned.
and there is no pdf notation in either of the office packages either.
still waiting...
I love it too
Sometimes I seat back and wonder why WebOs is so under appreciated, I think the media has a big part to play in its demise (or is it?). Safe for the lack of apps, my TP simply stunning and I can say this because, I have Ipad, Iphone, and Galaxy note. But I just can't bear to sell my TP. I still hope it will not be a souvenir.
I agree. I still use my Touchpad on a daily basis. It's much easier to use than an Asus tablet I have.
Check the webOSNation forums, there's a PDF markup app in alpha or beta right now.
Beyond that, I dualboot, but only to run Ubuntu. Ditched the Android partition a while ago. Much prefer webOS on a daily basis.
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Love webOS but lack of apps
You're not strange for loving webOS. The interface is nothing short of beautiful and user friendly. The gestures make it that much better. I've got ICS loaded on mine and usually the only reason I spend more time in ICS is because of the apps.
When I registered my TP, I made the mistake of being honest and entering my actual location (Austria) when I opened the App Catalog. I don't know why, but I can't see any Paid apps and even the selection of free apps is pretty sad
But I've managed to get Kindle installed under webOS and Skype works a charm. I'm loving the fact I can use the TP as an oversized desk/speakerphone when I pair it with my DHD. The sounds quality in webOS is also pretty brilliant in comparison to ICS.
Like I said, if it weren't for the restriction on Apps for my region, I would be logged into webOS almost permanently.
Hi Guys,
I use both Blackberry (z10) and Android (GS+) for my daily use. I have also a BB Playbook and Nexus 7. Don't get me wrong, I love my android apps and that's why I use it every day, but I also like to use them my BB.
It's very easy to convert android apps, repackage and submit them to AppWorld, why android devs don't do that? I mean, it's good for them, they can earn money and it requires very less time. Is this because most of them are not aware that BB has android runtime or don't they believe that there are many BB users?
Please do not write hateful speeches if you're speaking as a user (not developer) and I use BB because it's my choice. But I really like to use my favorite android apps. I heard BB has a very good dev support these days and I wonder why devs do not take of this advantage.
I know that many BB android apps are crap and I really want to see quality apps being ported to BB10 and Playbook. I personally convert them online and sideload them myself if it works on my device but if devs submit it on AppWorld themselves, I'd love to pay for quality apps and use them.
So, what do you think guys? What's holding android devs from repackaging their apps to BB10 or Playbook?
P.S. They're planning to upgrade Android runtime to Jelly Bean, it should increase app performances and quality, I guess. I just read an article about android apps on BB on zdnet and found it interesting.
Its because most don't develope for an OS they don't use. Add in that BB is not long for the world and there is almost no point. Not to mention android is easier as it open source.
Wayne Tech S-III
I'm sorry maybe this is out of topic. But is there any chance you would let us know how to convert it?
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I heard that all developers have to do is change a few lines of code... That's not bad to Me. But I don't dev
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Android emulator on BB10 is laggy and still use 2.3 Gingerbread. And I heard not all function can be ported.
That would be something else if they could do that. I doubt that they will though.
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Being the centerpiece of the Android community, I would like to see what my fellow Nexus owners think of iOS 7. I did not create this thread for "flame wars" or any thing like that but rather a place where we can all maturely discuss our thoughts on Apple's new mobile operating system.
Personally I think it looks very interesting! Certainly a change of pace from where they have been going since the beginning of iOS and that's a good thing. I do believe they took a lot of cues from Android though including the look and feel, notification drawer, and the control center. The thing I'm most excited over though is what Google has in store for us to top it (and you know they will).
That's why I love technology, competition creates awesome new things for us consumers. What are your thoughts?
Here's a YouTube video of it just in case you didn't see it yet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKibbvhajOA
Looks very Android-esque, esp. the messaging app and the new "style" looks very much like MIUI, however I think there's already a thread open regarding this
Last iOS7 thread was closed, let's see how this one fairs.
On topic:
My thoughts are that I don't care how they make the OS look, or even function. Until they open up their OS and make it more flexible, I will never buy a device that runs it. I don't need them to tell me what I can and can't do with the phone I've already purchased. Then again, most Android phones have bloatware put in by OEMs and are just as restrictive. Guess that's why I bought a Nexus 4, browse the Nexus 4 forums, and genuinely enjoy AOSP. I don't exclusively run AOSP, but the fact that I can, and do, switch between ROMs is why I won't be using iOS7.
It looks like MIUI....:beer:
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Can I click on downloadable links and download what I want?
Can all apps see/use a downloaded file?
No? It's still for girls then.
I don't see why these threads keep getting closed just like the 4.3. Its related so ....anyways. I do applaud them for trying. But in the end their os is still closed. You get what you get and you can't change anything about it. When you buy and android phone you get more . you can make it yours . as for innovation, under all the new icons, new colors, new notification center, etc, the os is technically unchanged. But you know what, people will buy it. Some people like being told what's cool and what to buy . some don't like modifying and just want something that gets up and goes. While that may be good for some it may not be good for others.
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I don't see why these threads keep getting closed just like the 4.3. Its related so ....anyways. I do applaud them for trying. But in the end their os is still closed. You get what you get and you can't change anything about it. When you buy and android phone you get more . you can make it yours . as for innovation, under all the new icons, new colors, new notification center, etc, the os is technically unchanged. But you know what, people will buy it. Some people like being told what's cool and what to buy . some don't like modifying and just want something that gets up and goes. While that may be good for some it may not be good for others.
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Looks pretty cool but Android all the way
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I definitely like the aesthetics of it, but no file manager/downloading files makes it a hard sell.
It looks pretty nice actually..
At least it has widgets now.
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Still not there but, does look good
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Last ios vs Android argument I had was back at the iPhone 4 times. It has since become boring to bash them. Who cares..
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Last ios vs Android argument I had was back at the iPhone 4 times. It has since become boring to bash them. Who cares..
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That's not the purpose of this thread?
It is to discuss it and possibly compare it. Not bash it.
I think it looks good. Refreshing for iphone users to have a new look!
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I think it looks good. Refreshing for iphone users to have a new look!
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I'd say it's starting to look more like Android, and the iPhone users who preferred the "iPhone look" (Like the missis) agreed that she won't upgrade as it's begun to stray, and then she'd rather just buy and Android phone and let me set it up for her - if those are the kinda looks she's looking for.
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I'd say it's starting to look more like Android, and the iPhone users who preferred the "iPhone look" (Like the missis) agreed that she won't upgrade as it's begun to stray, and then she'd rather just buy and Android phone and let me set it up for her - if those are the kinda looks she's looking for.
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Good to see it from a users viewpoint. I guess they have grown into that look
It's good that they changed the UI and it does look somewhat nice, but I couldn't help feeling I was watching i/o again.
From a Nexus 4 bathing in Jelly Beans
My girlfriend and I watched the whole conference, she has an iPhone 5, and I have to admit I was impressed with the overhaul. The semi-transparency and the white mixed with vivid colors will look great on her phone and iPad. The iPad is where I'm really looking forward to seeing it. It's about time Apple stepped up and really pressure Google to make Key Lime Pie the best OS it can be.
That being said. Not to start a debate... I personally wouldn't leave Android for iOS 7. I like my Nexus 4 too much... At least until the Nexus 5 comes out.
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Although I applaud Apple for overhauling the look of their iOS (it looks better than iOS 6 for sure) it looks like they taken features from android/blackberry/win8 and just complied it into one. Does it impress me? No it doesn't, Android is still by far more advanced than iOS will ever be and this is coming from someone who had the iPhone 4. I got tired of not being able to customize anything and have to use the phone just like Apple wants people to. Does it impress those people who use apple iPhone and apple products only? Yes it does it probably does.. I was disappointed, I was expecting Apple to come up with something new I guess but of course they didn't. "Innovative"..
I'm not one to bash Apple but....
It's like android, blackberry and win8 had a 3 way marriage and it created iOS7.
Although, their Mac Pro looked interesting.
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I think the new OS screamed "Android!!!!!!" and the new Safari reminds a bit Google Chrome for Android, specially the card-tabs (which looks identical to me).
But I also don't care if they are being inspired by Android, after all, that's a good thing, right? Back in the days people would say Android used to copy Apple, now it's going the other way!!! AND it was about time Apple did some major changes to iOS so I'm happy for'em
iphone VS android VS windows phone
What is the best OS?
Let me know
android for its customization and Google sync
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That's a very subjective, infinitely discussed topic youve got there I dare say they have strengths and weaknesses. Aesthetically iOS is better and is much better vetted, but then a little dull sometimes. Windows is lovely looking as far as I can see, but seems to have very little backing (the best apps barely seem to reach it). Android is IMO good as long as the user understands for a smart device to be excellent, 'customisability' should not outweigh design. Often simple is better.
Android is the best!!! But iOS run smoothness on idevices bc they are optimized for a few devices.
That my opinion; If u want modify all and get all potential of the phone go android, if u dont want worry about anything go iOS
iOS - very good
WP8 - nice
Android - I did not like
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iOS - very good
WP8 - nice
Android - I did not like
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Care to justify that? It is after all a 'discussion' thread, the above don't leave much room for that XD
iOS good and lag free
Windows is boring but awesome camera though
Android.... God father
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