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What sets us apart

So how does everyone feel that apple has stolen the things that set android apart? Such as the drag down notifications! I think that for a company that loves sueing people, its a bit funny that they'd steal something so obvious as this...? It actually angers me!
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Nhialor said:
So how does everyone feel that apple has stolen the things that set android apart? Such as the drag down notifications! I think that for a company that loves sueing people, its a bit funny that they'd steal something so obvious as this...? It actually angers me!
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it's just more proof that the apple fan boys are wrong when they think the sun shines out of steve jobs ass

Steal something? What they have done is a stroke of engineering genius that's accessible to the common user. Android's version is much more geeky and could never get mainstream usage.
/sarcasm
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Nhialor said:
So how does everyone feel that apple has stolen the things that set android apart? Such as the drag down notifications! I think that for a company that loves sueing people, its a bit funny that they'd steal something so obvious as this...? It actually angers me!
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Swings and round abouts, it was actually the jailbreak community they stole everything from. Lots of pee'd of dev's now with redundant apps.
Hell they even employed a dev after already sticking his notification app into iOS 5 - way to avoid any legal issues.
on another note it actually looks more advanced that the android notification system.

without Apple and ios most phones would still be stuck on symbian with Nokia sitting in its hands milking the same crappy and outdated OS for years to come.
Let Apple copy and play catch-up , not a big deal imo.

TheBassman369 said:
Steal something? What they have done is a stroke of engineering genius that's accessible to the common user. Android's version is much more geeky and could never get mainstream usage.
/sarcasm
Don't understand this post tbh...?
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it was a sarcastic pop at what apple would say about it, as they claim everything they do is mechanical genius and android is full of geeks in labcoats

Well they are sore losers 1st they sue htc then sammy and now they coppy them and Google I mean they are so FAKE they dont have there own ideas so they copy others ideas? :S ios 5 is a complete android ripoff anyway who cares we still top the charts in sales dev community apps better hardware etc the sgs 2 beat the iphone 4 sales by 10 million even though its not released everywhere
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I don't see the point of this thread. Oir the point of XDA keeping a separate domain for iPhone developers. Don't we all have smartphones in the end? Wouldn't it be better if we all had a common hub for developers to influence each other? I'd love a Blackberry section as well...
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I have the xperia play, ipod touch, iphone 3GS and Ipad 2. I am enjoying both OS's and am glad that the best features are making it to both.

Think of it this way android is linux open source. Almost all innovation from linux is stolen without credit where it due.
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All in all, I'm glad iOS is getting new features. It actually benefits us when manufacturers add these things because it brings competition. I just don't like how Jobs and all of the tech magazines/websites will tout this and other features as groundbreaking additions pioneered by Apple.
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like the iCloud which I had on the PS3 for months.

i love being an Anti APPLE

Yeah I suppose you guys are right. I just cant stand the people that will look at ios and say down when android has had these features for years.
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I agree, I think iPhones (and Blackberrys to some extent) are waaaaaaay over rated, they just have alot of hype.
Take BBM for example, it is almost exactly the same as WhatsApp, yet everyone is going nuts about it. The only feature it has over WhatsApp, is that is has a notification system where it tells you when the recipient has read the message. On the other hand, WhatsApp imo, is alot better because it supports Android, Nokia handsets, IPhone and I think, although not sure, BlackBerry too.
Besides, whats so much better about the iPhone/iPads? Except the fact that everyone glorifies them for no justified reason
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whatsapp has nearly the same. 1 green mark next to a message says it's safely off your phone on the interwebs
2 green marks next to each other say it has landed on the device of the receiver.

just thinking open source projects always get s**t on. KHTML by Apple, KDE candy by Windows, LibreOffice by OpenOffice and mySQL in general.

svenk919 said:
whatsapp has nearly the same. 1 green mark next to a message says it's safely off your phone on the interwebs
2 green marks next to each other say it has landed on the device of the receiver.
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+1 exactly my point
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Wish android had siri

Well I got a chance to check the iphone siri voice app. I have to say its pretty damn nice but not enough to make me get the iphone I just wish android had a great voice app like that. Maybe someone here can port it over to our phone if not than what's a great voice app for android
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blackdragon79 said:
Well I got a chance to check the iphone siri voice app. I have to say its pretty damn nice but not enough to make me get the iphone I just wish android had a great voice app like that. Maybe someone here can port it over to our phone if not than what's a great voice app for android
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iris

ugothakd said:
iris
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If you dl IRIS and use IVONA HQ you'll get good really high quality sound when IRIS replies. My phone is a british woman.

Iris just isn't there yet. Iris is good for a few smartass remarks that's about it.

Didn't even think that app was there thanks
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I installed iris.
"no speech input" shows up for me. I'm on CM7 :-/ Maybe i'm over looking something.

Android assistant is good too
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jackal516 said:
I installed iris.
"no speech input" shows up for me. I'm on CM7 :-/ Maybe i'm over looking something.
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You have to have Pico TTS or an app of that nature and the Google Voice Search app.
To OP:
Siri is probably the most over rated feature in the history of phones.

This is funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfcfckILNHo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Vlingo- free from the market....very good! Even car mode with voice to text!

Speaktoit is good also...
Epic Life, Epic Phone... It all makes sense to me.

mattykinsx said:
You have to have Pico TTS or an app of that nature and the Google Voice Search app.
To OP:
Siri is probably the most over rated feature in the history of phones.
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ahem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Gage

Tandrew86 said:
ahem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Gage
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I said feature, not design.

When I read about Siri it seemed pretty cool, so I started playing around with what is built into the stock gingerbread android build. (Just hold the search button until the Speak prompt appears). It's actually pretty good. Not as conversational or integrated as Siri, but it works pretty well for sending voice texts and generally navigating the phone.
And yes, Iris is good for a laugh.

Jeannie is good and free

R3537L1F3 said:
Jeannie is good and free
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+1
Although the paid version of Jeannie has faster response time
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SemiGamer said:
+1
Although the paid version of Jeannie has faster response time
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Yeah it does. My iPhone loving friend loved Jeannie and Iris. And he currently has an Android phone
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Check out Skyvi - https://market.android.com/details?...id=com.bluetornadosf.smartypants&rdot=1&pli=1.
it has a 4.3 rating. haven't tried it out myself yet tho. it incorporates Wolfram Alpha, which is what siri uses i think.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't want to/expect to talk to my phone like it's a person (and have it perform results I expect.)
Saying "weather" and having my phone take me to the weather makes infinitely more sense than asking it "Will I need to wear galoshes to work?"
Granted, some of the actions might need some natural language, and might be nice, but a lot of what I've seen from Siri demoed is just asking simple things in about as dumbass and roundabout a way as possible.

Jeannie is just as good.
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This iPad sucks

So mom bought me an iPad 2 while she was down visiting from out of state. I have to say I was a little excited to get it after hearing all the iPhone and iPad users rave about their equipment. I'm on my third day of use and I cant find one decent thing about it that I can't do better on my old Epic 4g. I couldn't be more disappointed. Anybody want to buy an iPad? JK - Momma might not bake me those amazing cookies anymore if I sold it.

I'll buy it but I don't really get the comparison between and iPad and an Epic.

The ONLY redeemable aspect about an iPad to me is the virtual textbooks for college. I don't have one though but can't say I want one either I just wish more textbooks could be found on an android tablet.
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dead78 said:
I'll buy it but I don't really get the comparison between and iPad and an Epic.
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LoL, there isn't much comparison. Other than the iPad having a big screen that isn't as bright...the Epic is MUCH better and does MUCH more. I know, the epic isn't a tab, but it is my "other" computer...and the iPad doesn't come close. My daughters rooted Kindle does more than this thing.

fair enough but my wife uses the textbooks xopher mentioned. I happen to think Apple makes the most overrated products on the planet but I seem to be part of a growing minority.
how much do you want for it?

xopher.hunter said:
The ONLY redeemable aspect about an iPad to me is the virtual textbooks for college. I don't have one though but can't say I want one either I just wish more textbooks could be found on an android tablet.
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I should try a virtual textbook instead of these hundred pounders I got laying all over the kitchen table.

dead78 said:
fair enough but my wife uses the textbooks xopher mentioned. I happen to think Apple makes the most overrated products on the planet but I seem to be part of a growing minority.
how much do you want for it?
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I guess I should edit the first post. You know how sad Momma would be when she comes back over and that gleaming new apple is no where to be found. I'll put it in the closet with the George Foreman grill, the godaweful red sweater and those golf clubs I'll never use...

u want my playbook lol?

dead78 said:
I'll buy it but I don't really get the comparison between and iPad and an Epic.
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The comparison is it's a shame that a 2 year old Android phone is better than Apple's "cutting edge" tablet.
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jailbreak it and install xbmc. By far destroys any media player on android. Amazing to stream files off of network shares. Other than that, I prefer ICS on my touchpad.
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muyoso said:
jailbreak it and install xbmc. By far destroys any media player on android. Amazing to stream files off of network shares. Other than that, I prefer ice on my touchpad.
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You can install xbmc on android. What a fail.

Do this to it....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU5eNvrsZI8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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jbadboy2007 said:
You can install xbmc on android. What a fail.
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You can install a remote for XBMC on android. What a fail

Can't even jailbreak it yet. iOS 5.1. Sad. Even if I jailbreak it, the possibilities are limited. The on screen keyboard is thr absolute worst and there is no replacement like the unlimited possibilities on android.

Big Goron said:
Do this to it....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU5eNvrsZI8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Ha ha ha...

Big Goron said:
Do this to it....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU5eNvrsZI8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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ROFLMAO I need to send that link to a few people LOL

jbadboy2007 said:
You can install xbmc on android. What a fail.
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I love when people who don't know what the **** they are talking about try to correct me.
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Is muyuso an apple fan boy? Android crushes anything crapple puts out. Case closed.
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b16flybye said:
Is muyuso an apple fan boy? Android crushes anything crapple puts out. Case closed.
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Hes not technically... but i have my doubts... . He supports it for what its worth.. not because he uses it and enjoys... from my expierence with him he doesnt like our "fanboys" ( which is not really possible, here in the android community we have N00bs, Developers, Contributors, and the occasional "fanboy" which is usually just pride. ) bashing apple. Can we not let this thread turn into another Android vs. iOS?

So IF I decide to trade out, what (current) tab would anyone suggest. I like the specs on the xoom, the galaxy and the transformer...thoughts?

Jelly Bean Search vs. Siri!

I can't wait till we see this on the Vibrant. Check this out!

I honestly do not think their comparable.
Siri still has a + side to it, for example you can ask it something in any way you want to and it will reply, Google Now does not, yet anyways.
Anything else, Google Now has done better so far, organization, information, etc.

Sir I seems more life like but information providing is not that great but with Now you have to say it like you are googling it
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maybe I'm old fashioned, but I just don't see the appeal of either system here. I don't want my phone talking to me.

audifanatic518 said:
maybe I'm old fashioned, but I just don't see the appeal of either system here. I don't want my phone talking to me.
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I agree. There should be a setting to turn off voice if it already isn't there.
I would just like the information without the phones voice.

Oh come on, you wouldn't use this at all (excluding for actual google searches)?

whatiznt said:
Oh come on, you wouldn't use this at all (excluding for actual google searches)?
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I mean it would be very helpful in the car, but other than that, I don't think so...
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Nabeel10 said:
I mean it would be very helpful in the car, but other than that, I don't think so...
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Yeah in public it makes you look like a complete retard haha

xriderx66 said:
Yeah in public it makes you look like a complete retard haha
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People use siri in public. And you'd probably get use to it after a little while!

I've been using voice transcription a lot more recently, texting, searching, etc. Dragon go in Swype is pretty good. I would definitely use Now.
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hughej said:
I've been using voice transcription a lot more recently, texting, searching, etc. Dragon go in Swype is pretty good. I would definitely use Now.
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I agree with you about the latest beta Swype's Dragon Go usefulness. And Nuance is our competitor. I can respond to 10-15 emails in a 40 minute dog walking session.
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I Love Android so Much More Than Apple

I went from the OG Evo to the 4S and it was the biggest mistake I ever made. I just had to have an Iphone. I only had it for 4 months and I saw the press release for the Galaxy S3 and here I am.
For anybody looking at this board trying to make a decision between the Iphone and the S3, please make the smart decision.
Android is 100000000000000x better than Apple.
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Any specific areas where android is better? Im not saying you are wrong, just curious as to why you think
Its a billion times better.

Please elaborate....
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I like Google so much more than iOS
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nohcho said:
Any specific areas where android is better? Im not saying you are wrong, just curious as to why you think
Its a billion times better.
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That is a tough question as there are so many aspects I am not sure where to start.
1. Customization - The IOS UI is a grid of apps, Android can be what you want it to be. Widgets, toggles, clocks, the choices are endless. Also, keyboard choices, not really open on Apple, just modifications of the ios keyboard. I personally really enjoy quickly browsing my news, calendar and weather widgets, without opening an app. Not the case on IOS.
2. Freedom - IOS: Walled into itunes with drm locked media. Android: Play what you want, when you want, on whatever player you want. Choose what media player suits you on your pc, not stuck on that piece of crap bulky itunes program.
3. Useability: IOS forces you to go back to a general options icon to change settings for a large number of apps. Android has app settings integrated into the apps themselves.
4. App returns: Apple are complete pricks when it comes to trying to get a refund for an app. Google Play: For 15 minutes there is a refund button you can click for an instant refund. I personally experienced this on my wife's ipad when purchasing an app that didn't do what it claimed. Had to go onto the desktop itunes program, find some obscure feedback button, only to get a response that I had to take it up with the app developer. When I did, the app developer said they are unable to do refunds through the Apple App store.
I could keep going, but in the end, if people would get over the Apple marketing machine/branding, and try Android, they would quickly realize how much better it is. No scientific analysis here, but everyone I know who has made the switch from Apple to Android has never gone back.

Just want to add, apple saved the music industry with itunes and the music in itunes is not drm locked, you can use it on any player that support aac file format.
And btw I am enjoying the android experience better compared to ios. But in the end both android and ios has their ups and downs and I enjoy both operating systems
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T3hBraveBoss said:
Just want to add, apple saved the music industry with itunes and the music in itunes is not drm locked, you can use it on any player that support aac file format.
And btw I am enjoying the android experience better compared to ios. But in the end both android and ios has their ups and downs and I enjoy both operating systems
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saved the music industry ? rofl, good one

Lies. iOS kills Android
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iTunes killed the album
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Do some research before you rebuttal me. They did with there pricing scheme it saved it
Here's an article from the wall street journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204002304576629463753783594.html
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Watch these videos to see why Android is better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716362

T3hBraveBoss said:
Do some research before you rebuttal me. They did with there pricing scheme it saved it
Here's an article from the wall street journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204002304576629463753783594.html
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Your point is supported, although I disagree with the premise of that article. My opinion is itunes did not in fact save the music industry, but hurt them through prolonging their need to adapt. My premise is based on 2 facts: 1. All industries must change with the times; 2. All market leaders eventually lose market share to innovative competition.
No one will succeed in stopping the inevitability that the internet has changed, and will continue to change, how we purchase and consume media. Free is the way things are going and therefore creative methods must be determined in the music industry to procure other methods of generating revenue. So, if itunes saved the industry by extending the almost extinct practice of purchasing music, what happens when competitors, with no such sale model arise? There is no stopping history based on one company, even the almighty Apple. Instead of finding alternative promotional, ad based, or other methods, the industry has just fed on itunes. Apple's dominance will not last forever, and the industry must adapt to that. Apple's pretty little walled garden will not support them forever.

To the guy that said I was rebutting him
Not really trying to rebuttal, you. I've been peeking at xda while I work today. And this is no place to talk about Apple stuff. However, it's true more bands are trying to make hit singles than cohesive albums cause of iTunes.
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Android_Monsters said:
To the guy that said I was rebutting him
Not really trying to rebuttal, you. I've been peeking at xda while I work today. And this is no place to talk about Apple stuff. However, it's true more bands are trying to make hit singles than cohesive albums cause of iTunes.
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Hey Bro, I remember you! Nice to finally see another ex-Vision owner in this madhouse of a forum .

eao1991 said:
Lies. iOS kills Android
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LULZ
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Special_opps said:
LULZ
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Android is difficult to use and iOS is much better. Trust me, I own an iPhone
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eao1991 said:
Android is difficult to use and iOS is much better. Trust me, I own an iPhone
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Yea I understand. Smart people use androids!
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Special_opps said:
Yea I understand. Smart people use androids!
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No bro. Smart people and hipsters use iPhone. Leave the pack and join us iSheep on greener pastures
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eao1991 said:
Android is difficult to use and iOS is much better. Trust me, I own an iPhone
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Android is a bit more complex to use. iOS is for people who aren't really that tech savvy. It's simpler. But Android is simply better for me.
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eao1991 said:
Android is difficult to use and iOS is much better. Trust me, I own an iPhone
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Double lulz.