It is supposed to be quite easy to install Android on the HD2. A couple of people I know have and say Android runs a lot better on it than Windows ever did. That way you can dip your toe into Android and get a feel for it yourself.
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Apple Orders 15 Million iPhone 5s, Shipping Begins in September
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It is supposed to be quite easy to install Android on the HD2. A couple of people I know have and say Android runs a lot better on it than Windows ever did. That way you can dip your toe into Android and get a feel for it yourself.
Ive played around with it on my friends iphone, ios is just terrible compared to Android.
Because a 3.7" iPhone screen will be wider than a 4" Android due to the aspect ratio difference. The current 3.5" display is about as wide as the Android 4" screen already. Usually speaking, the display width is where the usability is determined, not length, which is more important for movies.
If make it faster and more powerful and make the back metal or plastic instead of glass ill be happy. I am upgrading regardless since I am on the 3g so it will be a huge upgrade for most of us. I mean all these people complaining are spoiled, you shouldn't be upgrading your phone every year anyways.
I'll gladly link to proof it is a problem - this is my iPhone 4, it's a real issue, I didn't trade it in due to contract tie-in issues but I still have to be very aware of how I hold it when I'm on a call - I got the free bumper but don't use it as I don't like it in my pocket with that on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTtpDo7Mefw
No Major Upgrade? Really?
I wish people would be more specific when they make these statements. The phrase "to case design" should have followed "no major upgrade". I know that if car reviewers commented that no major upgrade meant that the exterior was the same but the engine had twice as much horsepower for the same price, I'd be buying one asap!
I wish people would be more specific when they make these statements. The phrase "to case design" should have followed "no major upgrade". I know that if car reviewers commented that no major upgrade meant that the exterior was the same but the engine had twice as much horsepower for the same price, I'd be buying one asap!
The low-end devices like the Wildfire, sure. The high end devices aren't cheap, have good battery lives, and make a 3GS look like a fat old-tech bit of cruft. The 3GS should be competing in price with the Wildfires of this world, not the Galaxy S's. I'll stick with this dual-core 1.2GHz Android phone - I got annoyed with waiting for Apple to update.
This would be my first iPhone. I have a blackberry and it does not work as I would expect. The navigation of the iPhone is way better but I have been holding on for a very good iPhone. With Apple you need to take your time until they release a good revision.
I agree. I have the iphone 4 and it is a freaking beast. understated, powerful and eloquent. And the pictures on it are better than a $500.00 soy cyber shot I tested over at best Buy a few month ago. And the video quality is effing superb. Man, 16 years ago you would have had to spend $1900.00 on a decent sony handi cam for recording video on the go. And the quality was sh** too.I find it very hard to complain about the current design
It's amazing.
Isn't the AT&T/GSM one technically a world phone?
But the iphone 4 gives quality on par with video from the news station. Damn!
hm if this was to happen, guess i'll be a happy champ picking up iPhone 4 for 100 bucks.
I picked up a nice refurbished one last month for $100 (with contract of course)
I think this is pretty close (if not bang on) what it'll be.
I'd be happy with it, this would be my first iPhone and the A5, upgraded camera and possibility of 64GBs of storage would be awesome!
What else do you expect in a smartphone design?
Best designs have form following function, which the current design does.
Improvements have to be antenna, battery if possible, processor, GB increase.
Already a big list.
Size? I like the size the way it is and so will 15 million others in September.
Those who don't like the iphone now have plenty of options with all the copy cats being out there.
Granted I came from a regular 3G on launch day, I thought the iPhone 4 was a fairly hefty upgrade.
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Could they get a Qualcomm radio, but Vroadcomm BCM4330 for BT 4.0 - then make a push into sensors/ NFC.
Could easily add the quantum dot display tech in as well.
Could bump the Ax chip - though the bigger leap for the Imagination Teh and ARM would be next year - explains how iPhone 6 will be a bigger jump as it'll likely get a bigger improvement to the CPU GPU hip ( and OpenCL v1.1 compatible by 2012?)
Here's to sensors wireless tech and the refreshed iPod range too
Could they get a Qualcomm radio, but Vroadcomm BCM4330 for BT 4.0 - then make a push into sensors/ NFC.
Could easily add the quantum dot display tech in as well.
Could bump the Ax chip - though the bigger leap for the Imagination Teh and ARM would be next year - explains how iPhone 6 will be a bigger jump as it'll likely get a bigger improvement to the CPU GPU hip ( and OpenCL v1.1 compatible by 2012?)
Here's to sensors wireless tech and the refreshed iPod range too
Ditto. I am looking forward to the next phone having a faster processor and hopefully support CDMA and GSM of ATT and T-Mobile flavors so I can buy buckets of data from all three and use them according to local reception access.
That would be an upgrade worthy feature set for many users indeed.
It would also facilitate multi-country travel.
Rocketman
I am not sure if Arn created the photo, or had someone else do it, but yes it is obviously an edit of some kind. That photo of Steve Jobs is likely from 2003 - 2005 judging by his weight and what I can see of his glasses.
Apple since 1984 and I couldn't agree more. 2,400 for a 128k w. 9 inch b/w
only a floppy drive, 2 apps (MacWrite/MacPaint)
What you get now for that money is a miracle and people are still bitching.
By the 3rd version Apple things are usually close enough for me to buy.
Over the years I also developed a sense for their DOA products, Newton, scanner, camera, cube etc.
Bought the 3GS and skipped the 4, because I want more GBs.
Close enough in September to upgrade.
Another Apple experience is IMO to always buy the top model of the line you want. It will last longest and end up at the bottom of that line only many many years later.
Then I wait for about 3 months as it usually gets a speed bump for the same money and has all the kinks worked out.
Patience helps here
What's more sad is that you're a member of this forum and didn't once hear about a new iPhone being launched in September
Sad? Maybe he's just got more to do in his life than visit this forum every other day? And yes, mea culpa before you say anything.
I hope there are hardware changes, my phone drops a lot of calls and I want an updated one. Tried restoring, all that stuff. It just drops calls.
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Surely not even a fandroid still thinks that, do they?
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Surely not even a fandroid still thinks that, do they?
iPhone 4: 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm with a higher-DPI 3.5" screen. Total volume: 62782 mm^2
Samsung Galaxy S II: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49mm with a very usable 4.27" screen. Total volume: 70317 mm^3 - 12% larger. Hardly a 'tablet' in comparison. The contrast is high because it's OLED - black is black.
One of these phones can record and playback 1080p video.
Very similar phone...
I guess that means a lot of people from this forum won't start camping out in front of Apple stores until late August.
I guess that means a lot of people from this forum won't start camping out in front of Apple stores until late August.