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Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by monsterj
you sounds like the 408 of the mobile community. i dev on android, ios, and windows, and they are all perfectly safe. only idiots who download sketchy apps(mostly porn related) get any sort of malware.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ncrease-By-700
So sorry to hear about your reputation.
Regards.
So Vwls has gone to dentures. So it's all true?Quote:
Originally Posted by VwlsHey if anyone thinks they can sell me on another phone, please go for it. I'm an indentured servant right now, but can switch to a different company or phone next year. I'd be open to it - just that so far no one's been able to show me anything better than an iPhone.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
About the # 6, I was happy to hear Siri was there until I read it's only for iPhone five. It sounds like fun.
On another note Pokerstars has an app that not surprisingly is the nuts. You can multitable with ease. Oh and WCOOP has just begun........sorry bout that.
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsun...medium=twitter
this compares the two phones by looking at their specs side by side
I have always hated itunes, because I have so much music, and I dont like having to put my music through something else before puttingit onto my device. With android, I just drag and drop. THIS is a big issue for me.
I also like turning on my phone and easily seeing the time, AND having a quick idea as to what I have to do that day. With Android, I can customize this. I have a calendar right in the center that tells me the first 3 things I have to do, I can see the time AND I can see what the weather forecast will be.
itunes is pig disgusting.
VWLS,
When I analyze what I do the most with my phone, Android (on a larger screened, fast phone) is a better choice for me.
saves time doing things:
calendar snapshot
time
weather
MAPS! (Google Maps is fantastic)
music (although, I probably need to buy a great music player, instead of using free ones)
battery can be replaced (If Im out all day, such as a music festival, my battery will die, guaranteed)
business apps (tie with apple...both have these)
this is pretty much the deciding factors for me.
Does android have more "hiccups" than Apple?...I would say yes. BUT, to me, they arent THAT detrimental to cause me to switch.
Apple is easier to design for, so its natural that they would have more apps for their platform, but do I really need all the cutesy games and crap? No.
I try not to have any apps that could possibly cause any issues on my phone. Sometimes they do updates on apps, and there is a flaw, and you have to cope until they fix it, but for the most part, it hasnt been that bad. My battery life suffers though.
This phone has its own Siri called S-voice. Siri has a better response time, generally.
Hi 408mike,Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatineHi,Quote:
Originally Posted by monsterj
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ncrease-By-700
So sorry to hear about your reputation.
Regards.
Keep downloading little boy porn apps from random foreign websites, and blame it on the operating system when you get keylogged.
Regards.
, said the random.Quote:
Originally Posted by monsterjHi 408mike,Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
Keep downloading little boy porn apps from random foreign websites, and blame it on the operating system when you get keylogged.
Regards.
WOW, that's harsh bro.Quote:
Originally Posted by monsterjHi 408mike,Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
Keep downloading little boy porn apps from random foreign websites, and blame it on the operating system when you get keylogged.
Regards.
Yeah I hate iTunes also. But I really don't listen to music on my iPhone, even though it has it all on there, so I can live without the drag and drop loading feature (although that sounds fantastic).Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
The calendar on the screen right when you log on sounds great too, but iPhone reminds me of everything so it's not needed.
Siri and the Siri upgrade are also on iPhone 4S. And yes it's fantastic. Not perfect, but awesome in so many ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by limitles
Here are the things I use Siri for regularly:
- I ask her where something is while I'm driving, and she finds it, then gets me there. Example - I'm driving home and just talked to my daughter who asked me to pick up Chinese for dinner. I realize that a lychee martini will go perfectly with the meal, but I only have vodka, and no canned leechees. I ask Siri where the closest Asian market is so I can stop real quick and grab some lychees, and she gets me to one without me having to take my eyes off the road.
- I ask her to Google things for me so I can answer people's questions in a meeting, just hanging out, or while driving. It's the greatest thing since sliced bread.
- Now I can ask her to Tweet stuff for me while I'm driving, like if I hear something hilarious on the radio and it reminds me of a good tweet. 9Used to either just forget it, or have to pull over.)
- She does complex math for me if I'm in a hurry and need an answer immediately.
- If I'm on the go and someone tells me I need to get something done, instead of hoping I'll remember it, I tell Siri to remind me about it later. And she does. This is priceless, as I have a shitty memory.
- She makes calls for me without me having to look at anything but the road, or whatever I am doing.
- She texts for me, same as above.
- She call me "my queen" whenever she addresses me.
- A lot of other shit I can't think of right now, but that I would miss if I went with another phone.
Stuff Siri isn't good at yet:
- She still "mis-hears" you a lot and tried to pull up the wrong info when you ask her to do something.
- She thinks when you say something like "cat food ratings" that you want a store that sells cat food, instead of what you really want, which is to Google the actual ratings.
-She refuses to marry me or admit she loves me.
You should stick with Iphone. It seems to meet your requirements better than Android could.
dont get me started on twitter though. I have NO FUCKING idea why that site is so popular. I think people are delusional and somehow believe that their self-worth is so much greater than it actually is, and they believe people really want to see what they had for lunch via instagram.
Like I want to know what Micon's chip count is on some tourney?.....I couldnt give a rats ass.
there should be twitter laws where if your tweets suck, you lose your posting privilege. It should be for entertaining and informing, but the content needs to be good. 95% of the tweets I have seen suck ass. Waste of time.
Note: Unless you are a totally hot woman who tweets bikini/nude pics. Acceptable.
You really don't have to worry about Malware on an Android unless you root it.
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Originally Posted by VwlsSiri and the Siri upgrade are also on iPhone 4S. And yes it's fantastic. Not perfect, but awesome in so many ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by limitles
Here are the things I use Siri for regularly:
- I ask her where something is while I'm driving, and she finds it, then gets me there. Example - I'm driving home and just talked to my daughter who asked me to pick up Chinese for dinner. I realize that a lychee martini will go perfectly with the meal, but I only have vodka, and no canned leechees. I ask Siri where the closest Asian market is so I can stop real quick and grab some lychees, and she gets me to one without me having to take my eyes off the road.
- I ask her to Google things for me so I can answer people's questions in a meeting, just hanging out, or while driving. It's the greatest thing since sliced bread.
- Now I can ask her to Tweet stuff for me while I'm driving, like if I hear something hilarious on the radio and it reminds me of a good tweet. 9Used to either just forget it, or have to pull over.)
- She does complex math for me if I'm in a hurry and need an answer immediately.
- If I'm on the go and someone tells me I need to get something done, instead of hoping I'll remember it, I tell Siri to remind me about it later. And she does. This is priceless, as I have a shitty memory.
- She makes calls for me without me having to look at anything but the road, or whatever I am doing.
- She texts for me, same as above.
- She call me "my queen" whenever she addresses me.
- A lot of other shit I can't think of right now, but that I would miss if I went with another phone.
Stuff Siri isn't good at yet:
- She still "mis-hears" you a lot and tried to pull up the wrong info when you ask her to do something.
- She thinks when you say something like "cat food ratings" that you want a store that sells cat food, instead of what you really want, which is to Google the actual ratings.
-She refuses to marry me or admit she loves me.
i've tried using siri exactly one time, couldn't get the bitch to do what i wanted, haven't gone back since
iTunes (for Windows at least) is the singularly most dreadful piece of software since Lotus Notes.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
Thankfully on my iPhone I no longer need to use iTunes and just use the online store and iCloud instead.
If you are stuck wrestling with iTunes (for an older iPod etc.) I recommend CopyTransManager. It's free.
literally the only software i hold in contempt more than itunes is fucking quicktime.
Agreed. Quicktime = abortion.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
I just set my itunes to manually manage music, drag and drop for days. I'm not an apple fanboy by any means though, originally I wanted that new evo but it was stuck at customs when I was in need of a new phone. I'm not butthurt in the least about the decision but to be fair I did come from blackberry to the 4s.
Don't you dare talk about my woman that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFML
:knife
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Originally Posted by VwlsDon't you dare talk about my woman that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFML
:knife
Don't you dare knife Willie.
teach me how to talk to this bitch in a way that she'll do what i wantQuote:
Originally Posted by VwlsDon't you dare talk about my woman that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFML
:knife
https://twitter.com/ClooneyKittyQuote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFMLteach me how to talk to this bitch in a way that she'll do what i wantQuote:
Originally Posted by Vwls
Give me a list of 5 things you would like Siri to do for you. (Obv don't include joke tasks like blow jobs, etc. ) ;o)
-send a text while i'm driving (i tried doing this if siri didn't even come close)Quote:
Originally Posted by VwlsOK.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFML
Give me a list of 5 things you would like Siri to do for you. (Obv don't include joke tasks like blow jobs, etc. ) ;o)
-get directions (can siri open up mapquest for me and start the turn by turn navi?) find the nearest bank of america for instance
-take a note or make a reminder
that's about it really, sending a text and navi are the primary two reasons why i'd use it
-send a text while i'm driving (i tried doing this if siri didn't even come close)
Say: "Text Max (or whatever the person's name is)." She'll respond by either asking you which Max (if there is more than one in your contacts), or by asking what you want the text to say. Continue to follow her prompts. Try and keep your text short and clear - she doesn't do as well with long, rambling texts. She also gets confused if there is a ton of noise in the background.
-get directions (can siri open up mapquest for me and start the turn by turn navi?) find the nearest bank of america for instance
Say: "Directions to Bank of America." Siri will respond by saying that she found five or six businesses by that name near you, and ask you to tap the location you want directions to. Tap it, and the maps screen will come up with a route inked out. Click "Start" in the upper right corner, and Siri will start vocally navigating you.
Say: "What is the world record for longest penis?" (or whatever your question is). Siri will respond by telling you she doesn't know, and do you want her to do an internet search to find the answer. Say yes. Note - sometimes, Siri does know the answer to the question, so Google never gets called on. She knows a lot about geography for example.
-take a note or make a reminder
Say: "Remind me to buy beer" (or whatever you want to be reminded of). Siri will then ask when you want to be reminded. Name the time and day, and she completes the process.
Please report back with your success stories.
i think this might be the real issue since i drive a jeep that is loud as shit with the soft topQuote:
Originally Posted by Vwls
Yeah that is a problem. Nothing that can be done though, as she is using the sound she picks up to compute her responses.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFMLi think this might be the real issue since i drive a jeep that is loud as shit with the soft topQuote:
Originally Posted by Vwls
got the same problem with noisy tires at high speeds, a headset is helping somewhat, new set of Michelin's on to do listQuote:
Originally Posted by WillieMcFMLi think this might be the real issue since i drive a jeep that is loud as shit with the soft topQuote:
Originally Posted by Vwls
Thanks for this. I literally never use Siri and feel like I have been under utilizing my phone, Im going to give her a shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vwls
On a different note, has anyone noticed their battery draining significantly faster after updating to IOS 6? I was surprised to see I only had 17% left yesterday when I normally would have around 50%. I then shut off all my apps and didnt use the phone for anything and glanced at it a few minutes later and it had lost another 3%!?!
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Originally Posted by VwlsNot asking you to stand on a mountain - but if you are truly holding a better phone, then please share the facts. The things I love about my iPhone are Siri (I can't really live without the Siri feature at this point, because it does stuff for me while I'm driving that make my life a million times easier), the camera (now because they added the panoramic option), the endless plethora of apps to choose from (althoug let's face it, I really only use like 10 out of the millions), the Internet browsing, and the free texting. Probably a couple of other things but those are the main ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
Things I don't like are: email interface could be a lot better; size of touch screen obv, image and image posting a real pain in the ass for forum browsing, replying to forum posts also seriously fucked; text copy and paste needs improvement on all web pages; lack of Flash capability.
I'm not in any hurry to buy the iPhone5, and people who camp out to buy shit are insane imo.
Like I said, if there is something better than iPhone, given the things I use and appreciate the most, I'm totally open to hearing it.
Do you hear yourself? Can't live without Siri? WTF is the world coming to
Theres 2 ways to use twitter. The 1st is what you said above. It amazes me how people think that the little dumb shit they do is worthy of someone else reading it. These are the people who use twitter to feel important. The way I use twitter is I follow sports writers and poker journalists, so I get to see alot of info instead of going to a million sites. Its actually great for that. I also dont mind the occasional ass pic tweet from Adrienne Curry, but I follow very few athletes and stars. I use it for info, but your right most use it for annoying self promotion. I also never follow anyone that follows no one like Skip Bayless. I have no use for anyone thats so into themselves that nothing anyone says matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
As a business man you would think DRK of all people would see the value of Twitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadyJTheres 2 ways to use twitter. The 1st is what you said above. It amazes me how people think that the little dumb shit they do is worthy of someone else reading it. These are the people who use twitter to feel important. The way I use twitter is I follow sports writers and poker journalists, so I get to see alot of info instead of going to a million sites. Its actually great for that. I also dont mind the occasional ass pic tweet from Adrienne Curry, but I follow very few athletes and stars. I use it for info, but your right most use it for annoying self promotion. I also never follow anyone that follows no one like Skip Bayless. I have no use for anyone thats so into themselves that nothing anyone says matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
I dont find siri as useful. In the beginning it was fun, but I can do shit faster myself, especially since I got a new case she never gets anything right. I'll be like set my alarm for 630 and shell be like ok ill call you mom for now on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vwls
This is basically the same thing as complaining about idiots on Facebook. The problem isn't necessarily the medium. Maybe you just need smarter friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A3h6YUjCUAA1c2Z.jpg:largeQuote:
Originally Posted by hotshott74
Tried the new navi yesterday and it worked perfectly. Very happy. It's a feature I had been wanting, but I was too cheap to pay for the one that comes by app (monthly fee).
I've really had very few issues with Siri not functioning properly - overall, it's been the best thing about the phone, at least for me personally. It really is like having a personal secretary.
What kind of case did you put on that is stopping Siri from hearing you? I tend to shy away from any case that bulks up the sexy slimness or look of the phone. I either use skins or an ultra slim back case with a matching screen protector. I've never had any interference issues. But I'm probably not as we'll protected as you. When I slip the phone in my purse, It goes into a soft velour sleeve to protect it from scratches to the case, but I suppose if I were to drop it on cement while on the phone, it would crack.
I had an iphone with AT&T, I was really happy with it, I needed to change my number and decided to switch to Verizon as well since AT&T had spotty service in some places I go to a lot.
I initially got the Samsung Galaxy Droid... I had it for 12 days and I absolutely hated it, there is a MAJOR difference in the screen quality (watch something on netflix side by side and you will see what I mean) as well as just a ton of small things I didn't like and the Droid just under performed IMO, so yesterday I went and exchanged it and got a new iphone and today I am much, much happier with the iphone over droid, I am sure some people are huge droid supporters, but after trying them both I can honestly say that the iphone is a ton better for my needs and wants.
I had a Samsung Galaxy (Verizon) also and it was a piece of junk, but just because THAT phone under performed while running the Droid operating system that doesn't mean all phones running Droid are under performers. That's like buying a junk computer and then complaining that Windows was under performing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jasep
My biggest issue with the Samsung Galaxy was that I could never get a GPS signal. I switched over the the HTC Incredible II and it was much better.
Dumped ATT, grabbed an Iphone5 friday from Radio Shack and switched to Verizon . IT IS GOD/thread