Motorola added a gyroscope to the 4G version so you can take Photospheres with the Google Camera app.
https://plus.google.com/110048291795293063807/posts/D4kB29ToUta
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Motorola added a gyroscope to the 4G version so you can take Photospheres with the Google Camera app.
https://plus.google.com/110048291795293063807/posts/D4kB29ToUta
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This is making my Moto G obsolete so fast
Dunno, but I don't find having a gyro so important.
Why are you guys so excited about it?
OMG, this makes the device perfect for me <3 Thanks for this information! I'm looking forward to the european launch at the end of june.
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Dunno, but I don't find having a gyro so important.
Why are you guys so excited about it?
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For me it's all about photosphere. It's a really cool feature.
I sold my regular Moto G to get a 4g LTE version...
Didn't notice the gyroscope before, but after reading this thread, tested the camera and looks like the gyroscope is there...
Is Moto G 4G already available in US? I cannot find it for example on BestBuy website, why?
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Is Moto G 4G already available in US? I cannot find it for example on BestBuy website, why?
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yes it is, but only so far from Motorola web, bought mine week ago, camera are very bad. anything else are very good for the money you pay
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Is Moto G 4G already available in US? I cannot find it for example on BestBuy website, why?
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You can buy the Moto G LTE from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto...ie=UTF8&qid=1402849608&sr=8-4&keywords=moto+g
It supports both ATT and T-Mobile LTE bands
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OMG, this makes the device perfect for me <3 Thanks for this information! I'm looking forward to the european launch at the end of june.
For me it's all about photosphere. It's a really cool feature.
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That works on my Nexus 4, but I really don't find it useful. It's like 360 degree panorama (crappy one...)
Oh well, that's what I think of it. If you find it useful, then have fun with it
Guess this explains why the LTE comes with Spotlight Player installed as a system app :cyclops:
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Dunno, but I don't find having a gyro so important.
Why are you guys so excited about it?
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Not only gyro is used by camera, it is also used by many apps (this includes peek from paranoid android)
4g LTE guys are having the best of everything.. Removable SD card, gyro scope and not to mention newer hardware ?
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Hope they release a cdma version I know the processor supports it
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Hope they release a cdma version I know the processor supports it
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But still the phone without development is as good as brick device
Not to hurt anyone it's a fact
I believe 4g also get the light of development but we have to wait
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But still the phone without development is as good as brick device
Not to hurt anyone it's a fact
I believe 4g also get the light of development but we have to wait
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would be cool be a cheap phone replacement
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And i just went for the normal moto g !
medanny said:
And i just went for the normal moto g !
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The launch price is £149, but in the UK, it's being quoted as £10 more for £159. Considering you can now get the moto g for £100 quite easily (I got it for £78 with vouchers etc), its still a fantastic deal, so don't feel left out . As ever, you get what you pay for.
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The launch price is £149, but in the UK, it's being quoted as £10 more for £159. Considering you can now get the moto g for £100 quite easily (I got it for £78 with vouchers etc), its still a fantastic deal, so don't feel left out . As ever, you get what you pay for.
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My friend asked me for an entry level android phone recommendation; I think I am going to tell him to grab this 4g one. Now with the gyroscope, very cool. High end features in a cheap device. Seems like a solid android device. I have an N5 myself, which I really like, but this phone seems pretty good. You guys like it?
Capsules.io
Capsules.io said:
My friend asked me for an entry level android phone recommendation; I think I am going to tell him to grab this 4g one. Now with the gyroscope, very cool. High end features in a cheap device. Seems like a solid android device. I have an N5 myself, which I really like, but this phone seems pretty good. You guys like it?
Capsules.io
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No doubt about it, the 4G sounds great. The 3G one will also drop and remains a bargain
Capsules.io said:
My friend asked me for an entry level android phone recommendation; I think I am going to tell him to grab this 4g one. Now with the gyroscope, very cool. High end features in a cheap device. Seems like a solid android device. I have an N5 myself, which I really like, but this phone seems pretty good. You guys like it?
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I'm selling my N5 and keeping the Moto G LTE as my daily driver
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Related
With all N1 alternative threads, I'm surprised I haven't seen the synapse phone mentioned more, so I thought I would start a thread
I am quite heavily considering it. Tho I think I wanna wait for series 2, just to make sure custom rom community is there. Being rooted and unlocked bootloader from factory. But I think I should buy one to ensure there is a series 2
So who else is considering one of these synapse phones? To maybe replace their N1
Rellikzephyr
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I heard that was too good to be true, and is a scam.
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Seriously interested but this idea must cost a fortune
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msavic6 said:
I heard that was too good to be true, and is a scam.
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I hope not, I love the idea
Rellikzephyr
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wtf how cheap is this phone to start with? They're charging you extra for the most basic smartphone features...like a 3.5 mm jack!
*edit*
just modified my phone to personal liking, almost $900!
Read the remarks for a good analysis:
http://phandroid.com/2010/10/19/ger...g-custom-built-android-2-2-handsets-possibly/
Not going to happen.
So not a scam, but prob not gonna happen considering company resources
Damn
Rellikzephyr
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Man that seems like such a good idea....
The first day someone posted about it on gizmodo or something, I went and looked at the prices. I "built" a phone using all of components that would put it above similar phones spec wise, it was going to cost about $900 USD.
Considering I spent my entire summer savings on my Nexus One ($580 + ~$20 for screen protectors, case, etc = $600) It's not necessarily a good or bad value. If I had that type of expendable income, I would totally go for it!
The concept is cool though - make a phone that caters to your needs. I wish an American company would try this! Maybe Google? "Nexus 2 - Have It YOUR WAY!"
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"Nexus 2 - Have It YOUR WAY!"
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hahahahahaa. Somehow, equating a $500+ phone to fast food just doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. lol
It's an interesting idea - I won't be in the market for a new phone until September 2011 so will keep an eye on them until then. That should be enough time for them to succeed / fail.
I like the idea of a 3 year warranty..
sounds like a good idea, but they are being jackasses, 256mb of ram as the basic mode want more ram? well pay up, which is just plain 2008 or wifi, 3.5mm as options when these are basic necessities for a smartphone.
Seems more like a dream idea than an actual production device
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hahahahahaa. Somehow, equating a $500+ phone to fast food just doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. lol
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hhmm ...
Sounds like the makings of a tasty burger!
Hold the lettuce, gimme 512RAM.
86 the onions and gimme titanium back plate.
And please add bacon and the infinite touch capacitive touch screen. EXTRA? Yeah, I know, that's ok! I like bacon!
Alright I'm bumping this thread up just to show everyone there's a better alternative to the Nexus S.
And the website is pretty much working for me now. Though there's no option for me to preorder yet, but I'm more excited about this than the other phone.
Synapse-Phone.
If this true I will buy one for sure...just wanna see some in the wild and read some reviews...I will most def pass on the Nexus S
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Prices are not that awful for what I need, I end up at 500 or so USD
Obviously, I didn't put 4G and hdmi, radio, etc. since I don't use them and 4G won't be appearing in Canada for a while ^^
I'll see how it gets when they start actually selling the phones...it's an awesome idea honestly, I just hope they succeed! Go germans go
3 years warranty? Amazing if true. That alone is worth it! And finally a xenon flash for an android phone.
Custom spec phone?
I would say you're on your own as far as custom ROMs go...?
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Problem with Synapse phones... They advert DVB/T for US, but US uses ATSC!
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Alright I'm bumping this thread up just to show everyone there's a better alternative to the Nexus S.
And the website is pretty much working for me now. Though there's no option for me to preorder yet, but I'm more excited about this than the other phone.
Synapse-Phone.
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Oh, great. Bumping a fake phone as a better alternative to another, rumor-based phone. Excellent idea.
Hello all,
I'm planning to get a new device.
Is nexus 4 good on hardware given that it's made by lg?
Should I buy htc one x+ or galaxy s3 instead?
What are your recommendations?
I can afford upto 30k or 550_600$.
HTC One costs around 43k,if you can afford that much then I would really recommend it.Nexus 4 would be a good choice too.
Oops I meant to say htc one x+
http://www.flipkart.com/htc-s728e-one-x/p/itmdkaabrsfd7guz
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Oops I meant to say htc one x+
http://www.flipkart.com/htc-s728e-one-x/p/itmdkaabrsfd7guz
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It's a nice one but I think n4 is better,it doesn't have much memory though.
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It's a nice one but I think n4 is better,it doesn't have much memory though.
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I had the same thing in mind.
But it has a better interface, processor and beats audio.
I don't care for most if these but has lg made a good hardware for the nexus 4???
Btw nexus 4 arriving here in a week
Agreed,sense will always have a better ui than anything in the world
Don't care about the beats audio,have seen ppl using other mods despite having beats audio.
Lg is a good company,we don't see it as a cell phone manufacturer,do we?
And you mean,you've ordered n4?
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Agreed,sense will always have a better ui than anything in the world
Don't care about the beats audio,have seen ppl using other mods despite having beats audio.
Lg is a good company,we don't see it as a cell phone manufacturer,do we?
And you mean,you've ordered n4?
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Nah not ordered yet. I mean it's coming officially in India in a week.
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Nah not ordered yet. I mean it's coming officially in India in a week.
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And regarding lg, my brother had lg optimus black he said LG is s#!t on hardware, hence I was concerned.
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And regarding lg, my brother had lg optimus black he said LG is s#!t on hardware, hence I was concerned.
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What you mean by hardware?
Build quality?
Yes
Then Slymobi must have something to say about it.Nexus 4 to me looks good,has a much better build quality than any of the Samsung devices.
I'd go for the N4. Purely because your getting a pure google handset, with new updates guaranteed (unlike HTC. Who sometimes cancel or don't even bother to update devices), you'll also get something that's easy to BL unlock, root and experiment with. And being a nexus device, I'm sure there would be a lot try out!
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Yes
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The build quality is just great! Just the speakers and the camera are not as good as the HTC one's. I had both phones One and Nexus and this glass look looks just so much better than the "plastic" from the HTC One X. And it's also easier to root than the HTC phone. It was a pain in the ass to root the One X and to flash ROMs on it. The Nexus is definitly the better choice also in relation to the money,
I'd get the nexus 4. I already have a nexus 4 and it is brilliant. It feels more premium than the galaxy s3 and the htc one x+. Plus it is easier to root and will have excellent developer support. You also get the newest updates from Google themselves.
I have the one x, great device, doesnt feel "cheap" at all, n4, while having more "premium" feeling also can break more easy so keep that in mind.
Also, hox is easy to root, dont know why is everyone saying its hard lol.
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Thanks for the feedback guys..
I came across this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163979
Also the latest Nokia lums is good and it doesn't cost a lot.
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Pator57 said:
Also the latest Nokia lums is good and it doesn't cost a lot.
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Ive seen it. Frankly Id prefer android!
The hardware of the N4 is amazing for the price. Fastest phone I've ever used for sure. For value/speed, nothing comes close.
The glass back is fragile so just make sure you purchase the right protection.
Jellybean 4.2 is so good you could use it without the need for rooting
gobz said:
Thanks for the feedback guys..
I came across this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163979
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Never happened to me...strange. I think the 4.2.2 update solved this issiue for the most people. I think that happens to maybe 1 of 1000 N4 devices. And if yours is affected you can send it back and order a new N4.
You can still choose the HOX its also a nice device and it has almost no bugs but its got that crappy Tegra processor which seems to be not very familiar with the android system itself and some Gameloft games.
hi i didnt find answer in forums sorry
optimus g or nexus 4 or project sheild?
everything was fine i were goign to buy the nexus ...
but i saw this it also has mroe storage shoudl i get nexus 4 or...?
i care so much about screen and do gaming (no prob whit buttons)
i dont have song and take my pics to cloud i maybe have videos in my device (at msot only 1 1080p other 320p or..
ofc i will have n.o.v.a and others....!
and i'm becoming an andorid developer ! \cheer!/ (im only 13years btw!)
or maybe project sheild? i think its only good for gaming!
if u can tell me which phone is better for what usage!
or if wroth pay 2399$ for s4 n4 is 1614 and optimus g is 1700$ not much diffrent from n4 and OG
No point comparing the Shield to any phone... the Shield is just a gaming device that happens to run Android.
In fact, you can simply plug an Xbox 360 controller into an Android phone or tablet, provided the phone/tablet supports USB-on-the-go, and you pretty much have the Shield already. If the phone/tablet doesn't support USB-on-the-go, a PS3 controller connected via Bluetooth works too.
I would recommend the Nexus 4 over the Optimus G if price is a concern. But if money is no object, then get neither - go for a HTC One!
Btw, are those prices in USD? The black market must be really prospering in the face of those sanctions O_O.
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No point comparing the Shield to any phone... the Shield is just a gaming device that happens to run Android.
In fact, you can simply plug an Xbox 360 controller into an Android phone or tablet, provided the phone/tablet supports USB-on-the-go, and you pretty much have the Shield already. If the phone/tablet doesn't support USB-on-the-go, a PS3 controller connected via Bluetooth works too.
I would recommend the Nexus 4 over the Optimus G if price is a concern. But if money is no object, then get neither - go for a HTC One!
Btw, are those prices in USD? The black market must be really prospering in the face of those sanctions O_O.
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thanks!
but that price isnt much when i paying that much htc one is EXTREMELY expensive!
for that its just 125%! that dosnt really make different in here i can buy a low-end chair whit it
kamranhaghighi said:
thanks!
but that price isnt much when i paying that much htc one is EXTREMELY expensive!
for that its just 125%! that dosnt really make different in here i can buy a low-end chair whit it
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oh and is s4 screen much better? not spec by eye! and wroth payin that much? (got money but why not save? or maybe get a graphic card whit it
nvm about what is aid about the screen! s4 looks beter only in pictures nexus 4 is awesome
I would recommend the Nexus 4 over the Optimus G if price is a concern. But if money is no object, then get neither - go for a HTC One!
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thanks ^_^ i will order it tomarrow to arive exactly after my exams or maybe today or even at end of exams i will go to shop and buy it there!
oh and if u wonna know what i was thinking and talking about this is links
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...exus-4-e960/gal/gsmarena_001.jpg&idPhone=5048
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...exus-4-e960/gal/gsmarena_005.jpg&idPhone=5048
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...5-galaxy-s4/gal/gsmarena_045.jpg&idPhone=5125
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...5-galaxy-s4/gal/gsmarena_001.jpg&idPhone=5125
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...5-galaxy-s4/gal/gsmarena_006.jpg&idPhone=5125
the s4 screen looks 3d 0_0 and amazing! but guess its only in picture the enxus 4 is also awesome as this!
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...5-galaxy-s4/gal/gsmarena_004.jpg&idPhone=5125
http://www.gsmarena.com/showpic.php...5-galaxy-s4/gal/gsmarena_040.jpg&idPhone=5125
What do YOU think? Is the screen worth the extra money?
Its your money and your purchase. If you wanna ask for a recommendation, I'd say go for the g1. Because its awesome. But between n4 and og , I'd take the n4 any day.
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i havent seen screen so thats why im asking expext i can go to another city here that alows me to see device before buying anyway forgot about screen
g1 u mean http://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_g1-2533.php ?0_0!!
exb0 said:
What do YOU think? Is the screen worth the extra money?
Its your money and your purchase. If you wanna ask for a recommendation, I'd say go for the g1. Because its awesome. But between n4 and og , I'd take the n4 any day.
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G1 eh? Unless you were referring to LG Optimus g being g1.the g1 name definitely goes to HTC dream not Optimus g
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zephiK said:
G1 eh? Unless you were referring to LG Optimus g being g1.the g1 name definitely goes to HTC dream not Optimus g
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It was sarcasm..
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It was sarcasm..
Sent from Halo.
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Not really. You brought up a phone that was never mentioned in the thread.
Just didn't make any sense.
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Not really. You brought up a phone that was never mentioned in the thread.
Just didn't make any sense.
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That was the point.. Oh never mind.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...e-android-4-4-moto-x-and-new-droids-for-sure/
Best day ever!
Yuup!! Now i could really care less about unlocking my bootloader or roming my phone
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Best day ever!
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I've had better.
There's still no timeline and it appears the X will be getting 4.4 weeks before the Droid family.
So we're supposed to celebrate because MotoGoogle hasn't declared two-month-old devices obsolete? Gee, expectations are really getting low around here.
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There's still no timeline and it appears the X will be getting 4.4 weeks before the Droid family.
So we're supposed to celebrate because MotoGoogle hasn't declared two-month-old devices obsolete? Gee, expectations are really getting low around here.
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No. I think everyone is just glad it is on the horizon.
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rlmesq said:
There's still no timeline and it appears the X will be getting 4.4 weeks before the Droid family.
So we're supposed to celebrate because MotoGoogle hasn't declared two-month-old devices obsolete? Gee, expectations are really getting low around here.
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Pretty much my thoughts too. I pretty much knew right when I saw the Nexus 5 that Moto X and droids would be about a month or so behind in the update cycle.
What I'm actually excited to see is if 4.4 actually gives Verizon phones the ability to use Google Wallet or whatever payment system/NFC trickery
http://androidandme.com/2013/10/news/google-working-with-verizon-on-a-set-of-projects-for-2014/
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http://androidandme.com/2013/10/news/google-working-with-verizon-on-a-set-of-projects-for-2014/
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This still scares me a little bit that it would still turn out like the Galaxy Nexus...
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Pretty much my thoughts too. I pretty much knew right when I saw the Nexus 5 that Moto X and droids would be about a month or so behind in the update cycle.
What I'm actually excited to see is if 4.4 actually gives Verizon phones the ability to use Google Wallet or whatever payment system/NFC trickery
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I was able to install Google Wallet a week or so ago straight from the Android Market. It works, I have a Droid Maxx
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I was able to install Google Wallet a week or so ago straight from the Android Market. It works, I have a Droid Maxx
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I mean "real" Google Wallet with full tap and pay ability. the Wallet app is pretty useless to if I can't pay for anything with it.
DaemonAshra said:
I mean "real" Google Wallet with full tap and pay ability. the Wallet app is pretty useless to if I can't pay for anything with it.
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Not gonna lie. I'm looking forward to giving ISIS the finger.
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Not gonna lie. I'm looking forward to giving ISIS the finger.
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Same. I was actually pretty excited to start using it until I realized it only works with chase debit or american express. Two things I've never owned.....
DaemonAshra said:
Same. I was actually pretty excited to start using it until I realized it only works with chase debit or american express. Two things I've never owned.....
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I have both but still quite annoying
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This still scares me a little bit that it would still turn out like the Galaxy Nexus...
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The Google/Verizon plans for 2014 are probably LTE tablets. Maybe- just maybe- we'll see a Google phone that is VoLTE-only, but I find it hard to believe that Verizon and Google would willingly partner on that. It doesn't seem like Verizon's style.
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I was able to install Google Wallet a week or so ago straight from the Android Market. It works, I have a Droid Maxx
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yea same and i have the ultra
though, i never use it, so it probably doesnt work ha
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No. I think everyone is just glad it is on the horizon.
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That's what those of us with Photons on GB thought too. Motorola's story was they would get JB...right up until the day they said they never would.
I think they are referring to the NFC payment part of the app that Verizon has disabled for the Maxx
Waiting Android Kitkat
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do we have a list of changes anywhere from jb to kk?
http://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-x-force
I'm a little bit tempted even though it's still a little on the big side. I'd have to see it in the flesh before biting the bullet.
I'll wait for reviews and the build quality.
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I'll wait for reviews and the build quality.
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...and forever for os updates
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...and forever for os updates
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Lol that's the price we pay for having an Android phone.
If you think it's bad on Android, you'll laugh at how often the Windows phones get updated (never).
No, it was not that bad with my old nexus.
I have to admit one thing: my moto x 2014 is by far from a pure hardware point of view the best smartphone I ever had.
But from a pure software point of view I'm overly deceived. Moto has made a lot of publicity of themselves arguing they are the best at providing updates in a small timeframe, but they never respected their own claims.
If in future I have to choose between an OK smartphone with stellar software support and a stellar smartphone with no guarantee of software updates ( especially monthly security updates ) I will for sure choose the first one.
But yes, other than that Moto X Force looks good
Is the force only available in the UK?
matt99017d said:
Is the force only available in the UK?
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No, the force is everywhere Luke
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No, the force is everywhere Luke
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You are my hero.
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Couldn't resist
This is the Droid turbo 2 in the US under vzn
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Couldn't resist
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Lol. That's a good one. I'm not convinced the price tag is worth it...