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If VZW announces the iPhone tomorrow, whos going to jump ship?

So major rumors have it that tomorrow Verizon is going to announce the iPhone 4. You've probably all read them, what I'm wondering is if anyone will get it. I'm tempted to sell my DInc to get one..
Anyone else?

techobsessive said:
So major rumors have it that tomorrow Verizon is going to announce the iPhone 4. You've probably all read them, what I'm wondering is if anyone will get it. I'm tempted to sell my DInc to get one..
Anyone else?
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Ha......never...I have a mp3 player already

csseale said:
Ha......never...I have a mp3 player already
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Hahahahahah

I might get one to use as a high tech way to level the leg of my desk!

RebelShadow said:
I might get one to use as a high tech way to level the leg of my desk!
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Careful, they're known to drop bars....

It would look great on my coffee table as I could always use another coaster for my pints of beer.

I would've liked to have one prior to getting the Inc; but now, you could never convince me to get iPhone with all the customization we have and Incredible devs.

rciucki said:
I would've liked to have one prior to getting the Inc; but now, you could never convince me to get iPhone with all the customization we have and Incredible devs.
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Yeah those guys are pretty awesome!
The only thing i'm wishing is we had a better GPU. That (and the better camera + front facing) are really the only things that make me want to switch. Everything else is not that big of a deal...
I was really hoping 2.3 would have been a bigger update than it was. And I can really only see honeycomb running on tablets, not phones. The android ecosystem is poor in my opinion (now the community...thats a different story.) and it shows with the app selection. Yes, there are some great apps..no tons of them, but they always come to iOS first. In my opinion, Google really needs to straighten some things up with OEM's.
But this is all my opinion

I'm good with my android / vibrant but good luck to those that do! To you, happy smartphoning!
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I'll get one when we are able to flash android on it. Loving my incredible, although may step up to the thunderbolt when it comes out.

Hell no, no iCrap for me.

I.bought a iPhone 4 trying to get use to the phone and just couldn't. Back to android ..no iPhone for me.
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waiting for the bionic...

why would you do that?
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cause it looks awesome

why get the iphone 4 when the 5 is coming out later this year...
actually, why even get an iphone in the first place...

Wtf is an iphone
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I would rather go back to my blackberry than use a piece of ios and I would rather donate my legs to science than go back to my blackberry bold or torch over my captivate. If they
Drop one on my porch I will be with joekickass using it under my beer.
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LMFAO, Gotta love the Android faithful... Logical, unlike all the Apple sheep that wish to give Steve Jobs more money to buy Rainbow colored turtlenecks..

Steve Jobs will not get any of my money! Have wanted a good tablet which the iPad seemed to fit all my (not needs but rather) wants, but just couldn't force myself to pay hard earned money for a stupid iPad/MAC... going Android.

[Q] Xoom knock-off: Too true to be good?

I know (almost) everyone is still upset about missing the steal... um, deal of the year, but does anyone know anything about this:
http://www.applelover.org/android-30-p-1088.html
I saw this and instantly thought SCAM ALERT!!! But what if it's not? If it's true, this can certainly make up for missing that other deal. Also noteworthy, this is a presale. Another thing that I was leery of with the Xoom already officially in stores...

Yeah, I'm sooo calling shenanigans on this.
So many red flags all over this.
Besides, shipping date May 31? Yeah..

They must be working on a different calendar than we are, because you only get the special pricing before "28th Jeb"

Scam... order by Jeb? Jebuary? Oh yeah that's the month that comes after Nevember and before I-lost-500$-uary. If it's a realty good deal you are being taken for a ride.
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A co-worker showed me this and I told him don't jump out the window for it till I poll the community. That Jeb part definitely flagged me!!

The name of the tablet also seems to be photoshopped onto the Xoom... It might be a scam or just a very cheap knock-off from Shenzhen. Either way, I am still waiting for my 25% Xoom

funnycreature said:
The name of the tablet also seems to be photoshopped onto the Xoom... It might be a scam or just a very cheap knock-off from Shenzhen. Either way, I am still waiting for my 25% Xoom
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Sad part is, I was investigating this for my buddy around the time you guys were making off like bandits. He sidetracked me from my normal XDA browsing time!

I want one...I love my Xoom but this other thing has the ability to "access various types of flies, whatever the source". Take that Motorola!
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If you look at one of the photos, on the back of the device they have tape over "XOOM 12".
http://www.applelover.org/bmz_cache/c/c413d57912bfb65caa9bbc2ea2f9469b.image.750x498.jpg
I thought I recognized that long sleeve black sweater... He got some of the pics from these guys i think. (Look at silver sticker on third pic down). They are the same unit.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/01/motorola-announces.ars
Looks like a pic from a beta version of the XOOM. My opinion, you're better off spending your money on 500 fortune cookies and playing the lottery with the numbers on the back.

I can't say 100% but I think it is a scam...I mean even knock-offs don't look 100% the same as the original.

Dante_l1 said:
I want one...I love my Xoom but this other thing has the ability to "access various types of flies, whatever the source". Take that Motorola!
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+1 on sarcasm!

Wow, thank you op for letting us know about this great deal. I did not want to miss out on a great deal like that 25% off coupon.
I quickly ordered it and I got an immediate email saying that it will be shipped on Mirch 2, 2011. That was quick.
I was about to spend $500 on my weekly ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) but I jumped on this great deal instead.
Thanks again OP.

Wow... Really? I guess there's one in every group. Try this thing called reading before you write. The main purpose of this was to show my buddy I wasn't the only one who saw this as bogus. Thank you however on your insight. We are all definitely a lot better for it!!
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Apaca1ypse said:
Wow... Really? I guess there's one in every group. Try this thing called reading before you write. The main purpose of this was to show my buddy I wasn't the only one who saw this as bogus. Thank you however on your insight. We are all definitely a lot better for it!!
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He was trolling.

I really like the part where it says that they have 90 units in stock. Then just a couple lines lower they say "Only 95 units left"! You better buy it quickly.

Landing page for HTC evo 4g LTE

So i don't know how long this has been up. I was making a payment tonight and the pre order add scrolled across my browser. Just thought i'd share. I know this is double post.
i have been a loyal OG4G user but i knew the 3D was only a half step. I am getting the E4GL. And know that Our beloved 4G is nearing its capacity. I wanted to share with my OG folks.
Also I would like to Propose the use of the word E4GL for the abbreviation. Thats Eagle for you noobs that don't read leet.
Here is the Pre-Order page

Artanis said:
So i don't know how long this has been up. I was making a payment tonight and the pre order add scrolled across my browser. Just thought i'd share. I know this is double post.
i have been a loyal OG4G user but i knew the 3D was only a half step. I am getting the E4GL. And know that Our beloved 4G is nearing its capacity. I wanted to share with my OG folks.
Also I would like to Propose the use of the word E4GL for the abbreviation. Thats Eagle for you noobs that don't read leet.
Here is the Pre-Order page
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"Eagle". Interesting.
I think we're all already calling it the "LTEvo", though .

Ooohhhhh. I like that LTEvo. Like the way it rolls off the tongue. Hadn't heard it before. (EvoLTE, -like 'eVolt' - is nice, too, though, I think)
And why E4GL? Is eagle it's code name (like 'supersonic') or something?
Thanks for preorder page.
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I second that LTEvo sounds great.

Can't wait. Don't know why people are freak'n out about the look. Seriously, this phone is packing extras that the htc one x doesn't have. Bigger Battery, removable sd card, a kickstand.
All I'm worried about is how much is going to cost me to get this phone. I have the EVO 3D now and it will only be a year into my contract by the time the LTevo is out. Does anyone know how this works, need to prep

scottspa74 said:
Ooohhhhh. I like that LTEvo. Like the way it rolls off the tongue. Hadn't heard it before. (EvoLTE, -like 'eVolt' - is nice, too, though, I think)
And why E4GL? Is eagle it's code name (like 'supersonic') or something?
Thanks for preorder page.
sent from my ICS machinevo
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Im pretty sure the codename is "Jewel" don't quote me though

saco274 said:
Can't wait. Don't know why people are freak'n out about the look. Seriously, this phone is packing extras that the htc one x doesn't have. Bigger Battery, removable sd card, a kickstand.
All I'm worried about is how much is going to cost me to get this phone. I have the EVO 3D now and it will only be a year into my contract by the time the LTevo is out. Does anyone know how this works, need to prep
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Buy up program.
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Wulfre said:
Im pretty sure the codename is "Jewel" don't quote me though
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I thought the jewel was the code name for the phone that had the little thing that's lights up running sense 3.5
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THREESTRIPEBRAND said:
I thought the jewel was the code name for the phone that had the little thing that's lights up running sense 3.5
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HTC Ryhme? Thats called the HTC Bliss as its codename

evo4gnoob said:
HTC Ryhme? Thats called the HTC Bliss as its codename
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Yeah that's what it was, thanks.
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Anyone else going mad about sprint announcing this like 2 mo in advance?! My god, the wait is killing me. (I remember the same thing for OG Evo, too, though). Every day, looking at pictures you've already looked at 1,000 times, Googling for any new info every few hrs. It feels like forever already.
(Still, gotta say I'm back and forth regarding the aesthetics. Sometimes I think it's gorgeous, then sometimes I wish the lines were more like the OG Evo, which I still think is one of the sexiest phones available)
**waiting**
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Agreed I can't wait.
I completely dismiss the look cause i have a tendency to mod my casings. And any time an ugly phone comes out that is worth the hardware in it. There tends to be alot of modders coming up with different options to pimp out the phone.
How epic would it be if some one made a clear cover for the top/back half?
Cant wait to see what the modding community has in-store for this awesome phone.

can't wait till it is released and I go to work on modding the shiny black cover into something more of my liking..lol

This phone may just bring me back from the "darkside"
Speaking off, do we have a dedicated sub-forum for this phone yet?

redrazr7791 said:
This phone may just bring me back from the "darkside"
Speaking off, do we have a dedicated sub-forum for this phone yet?
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I haven't seen one upon looking... I hope there is one soon! I was curious if someone had rooted one already, haha. Seems to happen immediately these days!
Also, I truly hope someone makes a 3rd party covering for the SD card that is a matte black finish so those fingerprints don't go all over.
Speaking of cases, are there any that are advertised yet? Or does it usually take a while? I've never bought a phone on release day - this is killing me!

Cant wait here ethier. I jumped on the shift after my hero instead of the og evo. Cant wait to get my hands on the lte
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I can't wait for the EVO LTE
Almost have my EVO 4g for 2 years!!!

No EvoLTE sub-forum yet?

The samsuck 3 got its own forum before it was released, it just got officially announced like the other day
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How does a sub forum get put up? Can we ask the mods or something? I would love to see some dedicated areas devoted to this device. That's all I want to discuss on xda right now...

[Q] So, what happens when the battery dies?

I'm not really sure if the battery is replacable or not. It's not as easy as with other smartphones, but it is possible, right? You just have to careful to not break some wire.
Because otherwise, what could I do if the battery would die? If it wasn't replacable, I mean. I've read somewhere that the battery inside the N4 has 800 "cycles".

Uh, well, like ANY OTHER PHONE with a "non-removable" battery you have two options:
1) Buy a battery, crack it open, and replace it.
2) Send it to the manufacturer and have them replace it.

If under warranty then have it fixed. If not under warranty the either take it to a repair shop and have it fixed or fix it yourself by replacing the battery or buy a new phone. There is a video that is very good on disassembly of the nexus 4....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4

Well, nevermind then. It was a stupid question.

Androyed said:
Well, nevermind then. It was a stupid question.
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Not a stupid question just one with some simple answers. It does not (according to the video) seem like it would be hard to replace the battery but it may be hard to get a new battery.

Hi
The do it yourself approach isn't that difficult, a good take apart video is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
Regards
Phil

donec said:
Not a stupid question just one with some simple answers. It does not (according to the video) seem like it would be hard to replace the battery but it may be hard to get a new battery.
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Yeah, that might turn out to be a problem. Certainly because the Nexus 4 isn't a very popular device. Not much reason to make spare batteries.

Androyed said:
Yeah, that might turn out to be a problem. Certainly because the Nexus 4 isn't a very popular device. Not much reason to make spare batteries.
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Oh, I think LG will keep some on hand. Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll use the battery in more than one phone.

Androyed said:
Yeah, that might turn out to be a problem. Certainly because the Nexus 4 isn't a very popular device. Not much reason to make spare batteries.
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Not a popular device but yet gets sold out like black Friday deals, right?
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zephiK said:
Not a popular device but yet gets sold out like black Friday deals, right?
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It's still not nearly as popular as the GSIII or the One X for example, even if LG would've produced more. Everyone looked weird at my Nexus S, as they would at a Nexus 4. They just don't know it exists.
It is a VERY popular phone at a community like XDA. But the "normal/mainstream" customer doesn't know about it, and will never buy one even though the price is ridiculously low.

Androyed said:
It's still not nearly as popular as the GSIII or the One X for example, even if LG would've produced more. Everyone looked weird at my Nexus S, as they would at a Nexus 4. They just don't know it exists.
It is a VERY popular phone at a community like XDA. But the "normal/mainstream" customer doesn't know about it, and will never buy one even though the price is ridiculously low.
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Who cares? Quality > Quantity. I don't idealistically want a phone that everybody else has. It's popular within the developer community, that's what matters to me. They wouldn't of thought your Nexus 4 is a Nexus S because Nexus S sold less than Nexus 4 most likely.
Why wouldn't they buy the phone? T Mobile is praising subsidized devices on their carrier and will be offering marketing within their stores.
One X is also not a popular phone with HTC on the decline.

zephiK said:
Who cares? Quality > Quantity. I don't idealistically want a phone that everybody else has. It's popular within the developer community, that's what matters to me. They wouldn't of thought your Nexus 4 is a Nexus S because Nexus S sold less than Nexus 4 most likely.
Why wouldn't they buy the phone? T Mobile is praising subsidized devices on their carrier and will be offering marketing within their stores.
One X is also not a popular phone with HTC on the decline.
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I don't care. Just stating the facts. Nexus devices will never be as popular as other smartphones, even if they are better and cheaper. They were never intended to be popular.

Androyed said:
I don't care. Just stating the facts. Nexus devices will never be as popular as other smartphones, even if they are better and cheaper. They were never intended to be popular.
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What is your point? I'm saying I don't want a phone that every body else in their damn world has. No body would mistaken the N4 as a NS.
Nexus 7 is a popular device. Nexus is coming itself as its own original brand.

zephiK said:
What is your point? I'm saying I don't want a phone that every body else in their damn world has. No body would mistaken the N4 as a NS.
Nexus 7 is a popular device. Nexus is coming itself as its own original brand.
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I don't have a point. I think you are misreading/misunderstanding.

Androyed said:
I'm not really sure if the battery is replacable or not. It's not as easy as with other smartphones, but it is possible, right? You just have to careful to not break some wire.
Because otherwise, what could I do if the battery would die? If it wasn't replacable, I mean. I've read somewhere that the battery inside the N4 has 800 "cycles".
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We all gather to pay respects, then bury it?
Ask apple owners....
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1
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donec said:
If under warranty then have it fixed. If not under warranty the either take it to a repair shop and have it fixed or fix it yourself by replacing the battery or buy a new phone. There is a video that is very good on disassembly of the nexus 4....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
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The battery is considered a consumable and usually not covered by warranties.

Androyed said:
I don't have a point. I think you are misreading/misunderstanding.
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Misunderstanding what. You're confusing me. You're pointing that the Nexus device isn't a popular device compared to a S3, iPhone. I agreed with you, PERSONALLY in my experience, I don't want a phone everybody in their world has or know what it is.
Being a popular phone is very subjective anyway. In the developer community or android hard fan base, it's a popular phone. The average user only knows of Droids, Galaxy S#, iPhones, Blackberry.

zephiK said:
Misunderstanding what. You're confusing me. You're pointing that the Nexus device isn't a popular device compared to a S3, iPhone. I agreed with you, PERSONALLY in my experience, I don't want a phone everybody in their world has or know what it is.
Being a popular phone is very subjective anyway. In the developer community or android hard fan base, it's a popular phone. The average user only knows of Droids, Galaxy S#, iPhones, Blackberry.
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That last sentence, that's what I meant. I wasn't fighting with you, or even disagreeing. Just forget it.

Androyed said:
That last sentence, that's what I meant. I wasn't fighting with you, or even disagreeing. Just forget it.
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still confused, but okay

Anyone notice how the Nexus 7 has commercials but, the N4 & N10 don't have any?
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Ace42 said:
Anyone notice how the Nexus 7 has commercials but, the N4 & N10 don't have any?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IEm2nIbm_w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NEkzCTB36Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZCU1_XWZqo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRzlHxSqUSI
But you're right. Not as much as the N7.

This phone is WAYY better than my nexus 5.

Absolutely loved my nexus 5. Was a great phone but I wanted a bigger screen. I really thought about the OPO for a while and finally pulled the trigger. Two days in and in couldn't be happier. Battery life is insane, camera is so much better, feels way lighter, double the storage, and I got it for the same price I sold my nexus for.
Only cons I see so far is 3rd party accessories are lacking big time and doesn't seem to be as many ROMs but stock rooted is working great for me anyways. So glad I went this route.
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Probably didn't need to create a thread just for that, lol.
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Exactly. We already have a thread for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685348

brockkk said:
Only cons I see so far is 3rd party accessories are lacking big time and doesn't seem to be as many ROMs but stock rooted is working great for me anyways. So glad I went this route.
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Just be patient. Due to the whole invite system, these phones are not that popular at the moment. Once they will become easily available for everyone, I'm sure the accessories market will explode.
As to the "slim offer" of ROMS you're refering to... You should have another look really, as there are quite allot of them.

i hope so, cause the nexus 5 is couple years old.

chailee said:
i hope so, cause the nexus 5 is couple years old.
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dude its coming up on its first birthday at the end of the month. a couple of years is definitely exaggerating

aeppacher said:
dude its coming up on its first birthday at the end of the month. a couple of years is definitely exaggerating
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it is almost one year only, sorry. seems a lot longer for some reason.

I cant wait
I cant wait to get mine in the mail. I am currently using a Nexus 5 so this is great to hear.

Feels way lighter though its 30grams heavier? Wow... that's a huge difference for a phone.

Ya feels lighter to me at least. Maybe because its not so compact.. I don't know. Don't care if there's already a thread either. Lol. My voice must be heard.
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brockkk said:
Don't care if there's already a thread either. Lol. My voice must be heard.
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So much arrogance and self entitlement.

but I'm so important. Lol
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Came from a Nexus 5 myself which is in my opinion one of the greatest smartphones ever made, so I had high hopes for this and it hasn't let me down. Although I did love the feel and size of the N5, the OPO simply outclasses it in every category. I may even keep this phone as my backup when the Nexus 6 drops instead of selling it towards the purchase cost. Although I love my OPO I'm definitely getting that ish, I've been dreaming of a Moto-made Nexus for years. And if I don't I still have the next best thing