I've been a late adopter of mobile computing stuff, but since February I've been giving a tablet (Nexus 10, Android 4.2.2) and a smartphone (a Nexus 4) a chance. I can't stand them. Why isn't the experience "clicking" for me?
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posted by Nomyte
on May 18, 2013 -
26 answers
I think the time has come for me to jump the iPhone ship. The announcement of the
Google version of the Galaxy S4 at I/O was the clincher. But I am not 100% sold on the idea, mainly because the S4 is an ugly brute, but also because I fear for the apps and innovation I will miss. Help me out, specifically in finding a worthy replacement for my beloved
Mailbox app.
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posted by 0bvious
on May 18, 2013 -
12 answers
So Verizon finally updated my Razr M to 4.1.1 and, for some reason, the battery life has become absolutely horrid and wifi tethering has basically stopped working.
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posted by NYC-BB
on Mar 10, 2013 -
4 answers
A friend would like to switch to a cheap, unlocked Android phone and a prepaid plan within the next month.
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posted by jsturgill
on Feb 26, 2013 -
5 answers
I want to read public domain books (especially Shakespeare) on my Galaxy S3. But all of the apps I can find are giving me trouble. What's the best-designed and most convenient solution?
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jan 10, 2013 -
6 answers
Jumping into smartphone world for the first time.…..i) I would like advice on an android phone that works on T-mobile 4G for email/websurfing/productivity.
ii) Would also like advice on buying used phones in general.
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posted by lalochezia
on Dec 27, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm looking for good examples of apps or situations where it's easy to accidentally share geotag information.
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posted by jasonhong
on Nov 28, 2012 -
10 answers
Android and intrusive permissions - can I find a limited-permission SMS blocker, or should I just root my phone?
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posted by Angharad
on Nov 11, 2012 -
2 answers
What is the recommended way to buy a phone on Craigslist, switch to Straight Talk, and port numbers to Google Voice?
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posted by cycleback
on Oct 21, 2012 -
2 answers
Three people would like to get on smartphones as cheaply as possible. We are willing to take a two-year contract to accomplish this. Any US Mefites on a plan that we would like?
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posted by segfault
on Sep 2, 2012 -
13 answers
How do you use your smartphone to actually improve your life/work? How would you persuade someone upgrading is worthwhile with real-life examples?
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posted by likeyoubutme
on Aug 31, 2012 -
35 answers
Can my smartphone simultaneously (i) accept input from my mouse and (ii) send output to my monitor?
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posted by foursentences
on Aug 11, 2012 -
5 answers
Looking for the best Android smartphone to buy for a pre-paid service, preferably GSM based....
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posted by lattiboy
on Aug 2, 2012 -
11 answers
I am looking for suggestions on the cheapest way to get bulk (25-100) smart phones (android preferred, but iOS could also work) for an academic research experiment.
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posted by vegetableagony
on Jul 25, 2012 -
7 answers
Looking to find a good reputable screen replacement vendor. Some of my end users (CEO among them) have recently broken their smart phone screens. I'd like to find a good vendor who can replace the screens and they've got to work on more than just iPhones.
Thanks!
posted by covert7
on Jul 20, 2012 -
2 answers
Why do different Android phones have drastically different configurations of buttons (home, back, menu, search, etc.)? Does it make a difference?
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posted by meowzilla
on Jun 23, 2012 -
6 answers
Smart phone question: Is it possible to be directed to a website and have a sound play on loop automatically (I suppose through Flash or HTML5).
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posted by cloeburner
on Jun 4, 2012 -
4 answers
Probably a stupid Droid question: My Motorola Atrix will connect to open (unsecured) WiFi networks, but I am unable to load web pages. Can't even perform a simple Google search. There must be an option somewhere that I can't locate. Any ideas?
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posted by mudpuppie
on Dec 18, 2011 -
8 answers
I just got a Samsung Stratosphere LTE, my first smartphone and first Android device. I'm not looking to use it as a mini computer (i have an iPad for that) but I am interested in how to best use it as a phone and what capabilities or apps are available that don't have an iOS equivalent or work better than their counterparts. What super-neat abilities does a Stratosphere have that might not be immediately apparent?
posted by The Whelk
on Dec 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Should I get an unlocked Android instead of a dumbphone? If so, any tips on things to consider when buying a Android phone for a smartphone noob?
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posted by snowysoul
on Dec 14, 2011 -
8 answers
I use my smartphone a lot and my hands/thumbs are getting sore. I know how to stave off pain from typing and hunching over my computer, but those techniques don't work for this. Can you recommend stretches or massage techniques?
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posted by heatherann
on Nov 26, 2011 -
6 answers
I’m looking for suggestions on an Android phone and pre paid voice plan and a pre paid data plan for occasional use. I have looked at the past threads but they get outdated quickly.
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posted by WizKid
on Sep 26, 2011 -
7 answers
I want an Android phone that I can use like a computer - keyboard, monitor, wifi. Does one exist? What is it?
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posted by Galaxor Nebulon
on Aug 3, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a smartphone that's hackable and moddable, but I'm a lazy geek so I'm really looking for something that has a strong and independent development community that's already done most of the hacking and modding for me. What's the best phone for me?
posted by wheloc
on Jul 22, 2011 -
7 answers
Seeking the state-of-the-art in location-based smartphone (iPhone & Android) apps.
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posted by Tufa
on May 31, 2011 -
5 answers
Is it possible to turn an original Motorola Droid into a mobile wireless hotspot by rooting it? If so, what's the easiest way to do that?
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posted by Rhaomi
on May 9, 2011 -
9 answers
What's the state of the art in quad-band capable Android smartphones? Essentially I'm looking for alternatives with capabilities similar to the
Motorola Atrix 4G. It needs to be carrier unlocked and support 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM 2G functions and 2100MHz WCDMA.
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posted by thewalrus
on Apr 21, 2011 -
5 answers
Android/New Smartphone hunt. I live in Toronto, and I am not tied to any carrier- but want to avoid contracts. What's a decent-ish Android smartphone to look at? Looking to buy new or used, but not spend more than $300 if that is possible
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posted by cascando
on Jan 20, 2011 -
9 answers
Recommend places to shop for cheap import electronics in Seattle. Think knockoff ipads, android tablets, unlocked smartphones, and other geeky gadgets straight off the boat from China...The kinda stuff you can get at sites like www.chinavasion.com
posted by stenseng
on Jan 11, 2011 -
3 answers
What books can you recommend for Android 2.X development? I'm researching developing a frontend for an existing website, working towards a facebook mobile-like presentation. Sites and other resources are also welcome.
posted by zevious
on Dec 20, 2010 -
1 answer
Can you help me find a smartphone to give my dad for Christmas? All his colleagues seem to have gotten iPhones. He is somewhat of a Linux geek tough, so I'm thinking a phone more in that spirit.
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posted by CelebrenIthil
on Dec 2, 2010 -
17 answers
HackedAndroidFilter:What custom ROM should I load onto my (already rooted) Droid X? Similarly, can you install Droid apps manually via the file manager on such a modded Droid? What about Google Voice? And so on...
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Nov 18, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm looking for experiential narrations of what it's like to own and use an iPhone or an Android phone as an ubergeek. This will help me decide what to do now that my non-smart T-Mobile phone is starting to die.
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posted by kalessin
on Aug 25, 2010 -
27 answers
