Hello Guys,
My name is John, I recently became the social media analyst at Samsung mobile. I wanted to start opening the lines of communication between XDA and Samsung. First I wanted to say I have noticed your work on our devices on the XDA forums. I think you guys do an outstanding job, I myself am a developer for mobile devices. So let’s get down to business, we’re going to be in Austin from March 10-15 for the SXSW(south by southwest http://sxsw.com/convention). I was wondering if any of you guys are going so that we could meet up and share a couple of ideas I have. I am looking forward to meeting some of you GREAT developers!
Thanks in advance,
John
Developer/Social Media Analyst
Samsung Mobile USA
Twitter: @SamsungJohn
welcome aboard
Welcome Aboard.
So did you bring the Gingerbread ?
Gingerbread
Thanks, we will get to that later. For now, I'm here to let you guys know that Samsung is here! We have seen your work and we love it!
Thanks, I wil answer all your questions shortly. My main goal is to let you guys know that we have been watching the forums and I am here to help. And for the last time I am the REAL DEAL lol.
Nice to meet you. It's great to know that Samsung is following the development community. Always thought manufacturers would be disgusted with all the atrocities we commit against our helpless devices.
Though my Mesmerize is my first smartphone (and an awesome one at that) I have always been a big fan of Samsung phones (I used my SCH-A870 for three years because it was the best dumb phone I had ever touched). It makes me very happy to see a company looking at it's product's users (and hackers) to help improve their products and relations with their customers.
Welcome to the Forums!
We could use gingerbread it optimizes the galaxy s processer
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Did you guys see that on the g Tablet site under favorites, they mention xda as a site you should visit?
http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet/favorite.htm
If that does not instill confidence in our devs I don't know what will!
That was a pretty cool day. Realistically it saved them tons of money sending people rather than Fielding questions and bug reports on their stock II.
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Pretty amazing. It seams like this industry spends most if it time trying to stop people from using resources like XDA. Its really refreshing that they are backing the hobbyists even if its indirectly.
VS site has referred users here pretty much from day one.
They added that around the same time they released 3389, in December.
3389 was the first release with the "classic" interface, and I firmly believe that the complaints from users (XDA or otherwise) probably pushed them into that direction.
Notion Ink (makers of the Adam tablet) also added a nod to their blog, after we ported their UI and apps over to the GTAB.
So I was going to do a 6 part mini series but due to time things are on hold. However, I decided to at least get things rolling. Depending on the feedback I get I will either complete or scrap the project. Anyhow, next time this argument comes around Android VS iOS just post this video. Believe me, this was just the beginning of something really big!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
**BONUS FAQ SESSION**
Nice video. shareable ;-)
ManicIce said:
Nice video. shareable ;-)
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Thanks, and please do share!
I am going to pass this on to all my friends who are still in the iOS is better frame of mind.
I have used Android for <1 year now, and everything is simple.
Have tried using iOS from time to time when messing about with friends phones, and things Android performed in a click of a button, required multiple clicks with the iOS.
I have to admit, I am not a big fan of Apple; I like how they look - but I hate how they function. They are far from simple.
Really hope you <strikeout>plan</strikeout> have time to expand and finish of the series.
T__ said:
I am going to pass this on to all my friends who are still in the iOS is better frame of mind.
I have used Android for <1 year now, and everything is simple.
Have tried using iOS from time to time when messing about with friends phones, and things Android performed in a click of a button, required multiple clicks with the iOS.
I have to admit, I am not a big fan of Apple; I like how they look - but I hate how they function. They are far from simple.
Really hope you <strikeout>plan</strikeout> have time to expand and finish of the series.
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Thanks I have been getting a few PM's and E-mails to finish the series and I am getting more pumped about it! Specially seeing how I left out so many important features that people use every day...
For example, sharing a simple website with your friends and family on Facebook (or any other Social Network that is not Twitter) is something that can't be done on iOS. If your browsing on Safari and come upon a great article that you want to share, you can only share on Twitter, E-mail and, Messaging. You would have to copy the URL, load up Faceboook then paste it and click on publish.
With Android, the sharing capabilities depend on what apps you have installed. I can share to my Dropbox, G+, Facebook, Docs, etc.. with just one click of a button.
aere aratedne
thanks for the vid
I watched.
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I say definitely continue the project. I'm kind of sick of the kool-aid going around. Sharing!
Go man...finish the series. Excellent work.
It is interesting..
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Nice comparison, good work.
Finish your series great work
great work bro.
Wow, I am happy that people actually enjoyed the video. This really makes me want to finish the series. I'll see if I can edit more next week and maybe in 2-3 weeks I will post part 2, stay tuned...
I appreciate the video, but a lot of it is what YOU enjoy and what YOU think is best. Sure, android suits you better, but what about the things that effect everyone? IPhone caters to the general public as a whole, you can make android cater to your individual preferences, it takes tons of apps, oftentimes a root, and constant maintenance. For those who want a phone without the hassle, Iphone does great. You're obviously technically inclined and don't mind dedicating some time to phone maintenance. You seem to even enjoy it. Android is great for you, but all OS's have their target audience.
Thumbs up. Ha have already shared this multiple times today to iPhone Stans who had no clue about these simple Android features. Even made my wife regret getting the 4s a couple months ago lol
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I appreciate the video, but a lot of it is what YOU enjoy and what YOU think is best. Sure, android suits you better, but what about the things that effect everyone?
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You mean 99% of the examples in the video don't "affect everyone"?
Troll alert.
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Preferring Dolphin browser to Safari, do most really care? There's numerous other examples in the video. IPhone caters to the user, android gives you the option to cater to yourself which would be awesome but it requires a lot of searching and messing around. I'm not saying it's bad by any means. I've even got an xperia play on order, they just each have their target audience.
OK....call me a troll, but regarding the OP's video link.....holy ****....I have a question. Why do people nowadays talk in a way where everything they say sounds like a question? Ironic, I know, I just asked a question. Maybe I'm being nit-picky....but really...do people? Really? Talk? Like this?
I hope someone out there knows what I'm getting at, because I am constantly losing faith in humanity, or atleast my fellow Americans when people talk in questions.
I should just start a topic in the Rant section? Like, right?
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Permission to feature this on my blog?
Link's in the sig
I've done my fair share of Google searching and still haven't found anything great. Figured I'd ask my fellow SR owners.
Since my switch from the i4 the one thing I miss is using the Site toucharcade.com for reviews on games. I still use it daily for my ipad and have been looking for a site similar for our android phones. Haven't found one that's easy to find decent reviews on apps or games. Just top list all over Google.
What sites do you guys use?
Here are few sites I frequent daily, hopefully some of you guys may like.
Lifehacker.com
Redmondpie.com
Toucharcade.com (ipad games)
And just one of my favorite blogs to use:
Theawesomer.com
They get their info from a collective of the major and minor blogs sites so it comes a little later then most. But man its a rad Site to waste some time!
So what do y'all use?
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Here you go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBSp1j5tPyU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I'm always on!
That all makes sense. Nice explanation.
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Funny, Android Police had the same exact article on the same day. He even took the pictures from the article lmao:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...irst-smartphone-designed-entirely-by-lawyers/
It's fine. A video for one group, an article for the other. In the end: the message is being sent.
That's the goal...
I follow mkbhd on YouTube he's real popular
For his tech savvy. (At a fairly young age) also a fellow android user
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I'm always on!
Its the best
I got another reason to hate Apple...they want a monopoly on shapes!
:thumbdown: Apple :thumbdown:
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Closed, please read and search before posting.
Wrong section, redundant