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Why do you prefer android os over windows?
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Windows phone 7 is closed source, too simple (actually frustrating), not awesome
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When I had my palm
Treo pro all that os did was crash. I swear I would do more battery pulls in one hour than blackberry users would in one day. That was my first and last windows phone.
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marcusant said:
Windows phone 7 is closed source, too simple (actually frustrating), not awesome
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^that...
i wish windows would release some apps for android tho..

You know what would be great? If google did a os for the pc.
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Good thing is,Windows 8 will be open-source, and rumor of the mill on G4 is that the Xbox 720 will be on Windows 9 and will be 'connected' with its desktop, and phone counterparts. My speculation is that while Windows Phone may be closed source for now, that's soon going to change.
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blackdragon79 said:
You know what would be great? If google did a os for the pc.
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They actually are/were working on something like that, it was/is going to be called Google OS.
(Sorry for the double post, I'm on the standard XDA App)
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There is/was google linux if I remember right
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http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/th...us&source=android-browser-type&q=google+linux
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blackdragon79 said:
You know what would be great? If google did a os for the pc.
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What happened to Chrome OS?
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Was this an actual question? You DO realize your posting on an android forum right? Maybe I should ask for some apple information here. As our pro devs have said, windows 7 is closed source. Android rules. Some peoples kids I tell ya.
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styles420 said:
What happened to Chrome OS?
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It's still alive. I have it on my cr48
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b16flybye said:
Was this an actual question? You DO realize your posting on an android forum right? Maybe I should ask for some apple information here. As our pro devs have said, windows 7 is closed source. Android rules. Some peoples kids I tell ya.
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He knows its an android forum. That's why he asked us WHY DO WE PREFER ANDROID OVER WINDOWS.
If you're gonna try to make a fool of someone, cover your bases first.
On-topic, I actually prefer windows mobile to android. Windows Mobile was so customizable and had a lot of options at your fingertips. I was TORN upgrading from my bbcurve cuz I couldn't decide if I wanted the TP2 or the Hero but I settled for the hero because of the camera.
Now its no contest. Windows Phone 7 is so ****ing stupid and limited compared to windows mobile.
Android is the only thing close to the functionality of windows mobile but its still not quite there yet
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I read it as, why do we prefer android to windows because windows is better. I wasnt really looking to lay into him. Just being a smart ass. Apologies sent.
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A_Flying_Fox said:
He knows its an android forum. That's why he asked us WHY DO WE PREFER ANDROID OVER WINDOWS.
If you're gonna try to make a fool of someone, cover your bases first.
On-topic, I actually prefer windows mobile to android. Windows Mobile was so customizable and had a lot of options at your fingertips. I was TORN upgrading from my bbcurve cuz I couldn't decide if I wanted the TP2 or the Hero but I settled for the hero because of the camera.
Now its no contest. Windows Phone 7 is so ****ing stupid and limited compared to windows mobile.
Android is the only thing close to the functionality of windows mobile but its still not quite there yet
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Good one. After my treo pro I was done with any windows phone. One more thing I realized being on xda and other forum that people have a need to troll. I'm also a member of the gamefaqs forum where trolling is not tolerated at all you troll on there you may as well delete your account because they will do it for you. That's why I don't bother feeding trolls unless they are looking to personally disrespect me. Android rules
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blackdragon79 said:
When I had my palm
Treo pro all that os did was crash. I swear I would do more battery pulls in one hour than blackberry users would in one day. That was my first and last windows phone.
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^This. Looked great, advertised heavily, slow as hell and didn't even get a WinMo 6.5 update. I was pissed. Stock Android is almost always pleasant to use and the phones are normally well-built.

blackdragon79 said:
You know what would be great? If google did a os for the pc.
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There is this: http://www.android-x86.org/
/shrug

I didn't know any better. I was in such a hurry to get out of BlackBerry that I didn't do my research.
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WP7 might be good for people who doesn't want to deal with troubleshooting their phone, i.e. non-tech savvy people. It actually has nice UI and I heard it gives refreshing experience to people who are exhausted with iOS and/or android. I like its zune style music app. I am actually frustrate with Android music player. Default one looks soooo outdated. I want something real nice like iOS's coverflow or WP7's zune for android out of the box. Don't want to pay extra money buying music apps. Also there are no good music apps that work flawlessly with the lock screen.
Again, WP7 has less apps and porting is slower. I think it doesn't have Skype yet but will have Tango soon. Also it doesn't have free tethering. All the good things about android such as rooting, installing unique apps like call recorder, roam control, PRL flashing, free GPS navigation, decluttering unnecessary carrier apps, etc. are not possible.
Personally, I would like to try Lumia 800 if I wasn't in contract with Sprint.

I went with Android mainly because it is not Windows, and I hate Windows.
I've been working with Windows for almost 20 years(wow, feeling old) and its just one thing after another when it comes to bugs.
I would have went with an IPhone if it had a slide-out keyboard. Android was the only alternative in my books, since Palm blew chunks with the Pre. I had a 755P Palm OS phone forever, before trying the Pre and then going to the Moment.

[PORT][Siri For Android]

Sara(Android Siri)​
This is siri like looking app, I can't figure out if its functionality is same as apple's siri or not because I have not used original siri for more than 1 minute.
I am sharing this app, I am not the developer
You can donate to the developer from inside the app using paypal
This app is known as Sara instead of Siri
Download here
http://db.tt/E5Z6G73t

HTML error....???? Iris is better...
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Does not work in cm9/aokp. Keeps bringing me to plays store to download the voice library over and over.

Install the voice data
Then clear data of this app and rerun
It is working on my both phones, I am using AOKP rom on optimus one and stock on htc explorer

Techgod said:
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HTML error....???? Iris is better...
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Did it happen on first run?, it is working fine for me.
And about iris, its UI is bad otherwise its definitely better....

I've read just yesterday that google is developing Siri-like app for android phones... So I guess we can expect official helper from Google soon

This app is good! Had a nice time using it.
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rishabho1 said:
Did it happen on first run?, it is working fine for me.
And about iris, its UI is bad otherwise its definitely better....
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Ask it what is the date it says 26 january...
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Kvidli said:
I've read just yesterday that google is developing Siri-like app for android phones... So I guess we can expect official helper from Google soon
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eager to see it...hope its true, finger cross xD

Techgod said:
Ask it what is the date it says 26 january...
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why are you continously telling the flaws, i am not the dev so i cant help

rishabho1 said:
why are you continously telling the flaws, i am not the dev so i cant help
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Its ok......its still in alpha stage....
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for ipod, its working but the server seems to be down. i use to have on both my android and ipod 2g. so yeah the ipod work but the server often attacked

Going to try it!!

Are you kidding me
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Android training

Hey guys, I have been reading through this site, http://developer.android.com/training/index.html and I plan to go through the classes and build my first app. I was wondering what the more experienced folks here think of the site.

Thanks for the heads up . Didn't really take a good look yet. But it seems interesting.

At a glance it seems like a good idea. Even if its not the greatest tool, it should be a great starting point. Might hafta look into that some more ...

I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to use Eclipse with out profanity!:banghead:
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Chad The Pathfinder said:
I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to use Eclipse with out profanity!:banghead:
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Yeah it's not excellent when your starting out with it.
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Well I meant to say that jokingly but (%)/*8#*%!!! Ahh. I feel better now. I was going through the video AdamOutler has on youtube for making your first app and I think I screwed up in the initial download and set up of sdk so I'm starting over. :screwy:
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Alright Kool

AdamOutler is using Linux in his how to make your first app youtube videos. I'm using Vista on my old HP laptop. I know I really need to upgrade but what is the advantage of Linux over Windows?
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Chad The Pathfinder said:
AdamOutler is using Linux in his how to make your first app youtube videos. I'm using Vista on my old HP laptop. I know I really need to upgrade but what is the advantage of Linux over Windows?
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Without going into a lot of details, the info I've gotten points to Linux making things a lot easier when doing Dev work.
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It depends on what the dev work is specifically, what your target platform is and the specific tools available for each platform.
As far as android application development, the tools are cross-platform and from my 'minimal' experience I have yet to come across any development quirks that would point me towards using one platform over another.
Use what you are comfortable with most.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
AdamOutler is using Linux in his how to make your first app youtube videos. I'm using Vista on my old HP laptop. I know I really need to upgrade but what is the advantage of Linux over Windows?
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Oh man, I remember the first time I used linux.
The only reason I still keep a windows parition on my laptop is the occasional need to do some gaming. Lol

jesuscash said:
Oh man, I remember the first time I used linux.
The only reason I still keep a windows parition on my laptop is the occasional need to do some gaming. Lol
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well I've been trying to follow this http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/26/ho...om-for-android-part-1-setting-up-the-kitchen/ to learn to use DsiXDA's kitchen and I'm having trouble figuring out how to download to install the java files ubuntu requires. ubuntu seems prety cool but I'm kind of stuck until I get this going. It seems like the more I read the less I know... It's quite a bit discouraging.

Its a learning process for sure. Just have to forget windows and read alot.
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Free Firefox OS device

Hi guys I saw somewhere that if I build apps for the firefox os I will get a geeksphone keon for free.So I am going to start app development if this is true.
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You'd be abusing that opportunity if all you want is a free phone out of it. That offer is there for developers who need official Firefox OS hardware to perform hardware tests on their application they are developing which can't be accurately tested via a SDK such as Camera, GPS or NFC capabilities.
If you are interested in App development for Firefox OS then I suggest you test your apps via the Firefox browser on your PC using this addon:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/firefox-os-simulator/

sakisosf said:
Hi guys I saw somewhere that if I build apps for the firefox os I will get a geeksphone keon for free.So I am going to start app development if this is true.
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What has XDA turned into sad day when people just wanna make something to get something free instead of doing it to learn :/ blah.
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toxicpaulution said:
What has XDA turned into sad day when people just wanna make something to get something free instead of doing it to learn :/ blah.
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You maybe are right but I don't want the device for nothing.I want it because I want to test some apps that I coded which can't be tested via Simulator or something.It needs real hardware so a real device.And if you don't know I hate making something just to get something free.I make apps,ROMs or kernels just because I love Android and everything around of it.No offense and as I said before you have right but first make sure for the personality of someone or just stop telling b*ll****s.Sorry for my bad words but this is how I felt when I read this!

sakisosf said:
Hi guys I saw somewhere that if I build apps for the firefox os I will get a geeksphone keon for free
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Have you found where you have read it?

sakisosf said:
Hi guys I saw somewhere that if I build apps for the firefox os I will get a geeksphone keon for free.So I am going to start app development if this is true.
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good luck with that

You are right, I did get a Geeksphone Peak for free (or for developing app for them).
But that was at an hackathon that a company here arranged, so you might have to find one of those.

History of Android HTC One

I did a video about the history of Android
Thought I would put it in this forum since I did it with a HTC One in the video
Hope you guys like it anyway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFjl_7Uaxfo

I feel like most of us didn't really need this but it was well done
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bmtdan said:
I feel like most of us didn't really need this but it was well done
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Yeah true. some people may have been curious though
thanks for the positive feedback too!

nice work
nice work, but I wished for some android 1.0 actions ^^
I just joined the android community on 2.3.7 gingerbread....was on Samsungs marvelous Wave with the incredible Bada OS before that...