Android phones, apps and tablets

Mines still running stock. No problems yet apart from like 1 force close in 4 months.

I was in the O2 shop and have a butcher at that, it's actually quite a nice little gadget to the point that you don't need the huge size of the iPad, this is perfect enough.

it's a bit tricky to use, but then it's probably a case of getting used to after using the iPhone.

my g1 is almost fucked :(
i can no longer assign tunes as ringtones (this happened a few months ago)
i can no longer download anything, or run updates on anything (even though it keeps telling me they are available)
this morning my alarm didnt go off, i woke up to a force close pop up.
then my wife rang me and it was on loud speaker and couldnt turn it off.
then it force closed on everything.
a reboot has sorted the FC issues (and hopefully my alarm will wake me tomorrow)
still no update/ DL though

contract runs to end august too.
i want a Dell Streak, but dont wat o2 (because they pay Sean Bean and i cant endorse that)
What are the chances of it coming to a different network?

i'm due a T-Mobile upgrade in a couple of weeks and just started paying attention to phones for the first time in two years. how thing have changed.

could get an x10 now but might hang on for the 4G... never had an iphone and I quite fancy having a play.

Not sure if this has been posted yet,
http://www.mapdroyd.com/
basically offline maps for android, uses OSM - exactly the same as Offmaps for Iphone
nice if you have no signal or maps take an age to download (something i've noticed on my nexus one)
Download all the maps you want beforehand via wifi - bobs your uncle
free too!

Also from OSM land, opensatnav, not available on android market so you'll need to download the apk file from the site. Runs much quicker than the built in maps app IMO.
https://launchpad.net/opensatnav

^ thanks looks most useful

+1 I was thinking the same thing

i have my new nexus one waiting at home for me! how exciting!

Anyone with the Xperia X10, or wanting to get one, should sign up to the Facebook petition.
Then Sony Ericsson will hopefully act, and get the Froyo 2.2 update for the X10.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/XPERIA-X10-Android-22-FROYO/122187554481637

Well, like I said, the 2.1 is out sept 30th, and rumours has it that 2.2 will be out before the end of '10.
(But I'll join the group)

Still waiting for my Hero's 2.1 update from T-Mobile... Apparently they started rolling these out on Friday... Anyone got theirs yet?

Root it!!!!
I've had 2.1 since January ish ...
(I'll leave you in peace now)

Slingplayer for android is finally out...works a treat on my desire....now roll on froyo!

I think next time I go back to Canada I'll buy a slingbox and set it up on the GF's parent's TV...

£20 for that?!

Im having problems uploading images to facebook from X10 :/ even switched my wifi to my home internet to see if that was the problem. Nope. Grr.

Handy when you work for a broadcaster....esp when they pay!

£20 for that?!

I understand that, but it's like around 17quid for Iphone users.

Sling webpage says they're the same price?

http://www.slingbox.com/go/spm

Obviously I was looking at the wrong link. :/

Dialer one. Nice app that gives t9 style searching of contact's names and numbers.

Also,
Moto Droid X looking pretty :)

Slim bezel FTW

Modular synth action - Jasuto $4.99 - downloaded it last night, only had a quick play but looks huge

http://www.jasuto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=227

Since the Apple iPhone 4 has just been launched, I thought I'd have a comparative view of its specifications, along with the Samsung Galaxy S. Here you are.

Samsung Galaxy S:
General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced 2010, March
Status Available. Released 2010, June
Size Dimensions 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm
Weight 119 g
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches

• TouchWiz 3.0 UI
  
• Multi-touch input method
  
• Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
  
• Touch-sensitive controls
  
• Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
  
• Swype text input
  Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
  Speakerphone Yes
  
• 3.5 mm audio jack
  Memory Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
  Call records Practically unlimited
  Internal 8 GB/16GB storage, 512 MB RAM, 2GB ROM
  Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
  Data GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
  EDGE Class 12
  3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
  WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA
  Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
  Infrared port No
  USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB
  Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus
  Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection
  Video Yes, 720p@30fps
  Secondary Yes, VGA
  Features OS Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair)
  CPU ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor
  Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
  Browser HTML
  Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
  Games Yes
  Colors Black and Grey
  GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
  Java Via third party application
  
• Social networking integration
  
• Digital compass
  
• MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
  
• MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
  
• Organizer
  
• Image/video editor
  
• Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
  
• Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
  YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
  
• Flash Lite v3.1
  
• Voice memo/dial/commands
  
• T9
  Battery Standard battery, Li-Po 1500 mAh
  Stand-by Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 576 h (3G)
  Talk time Up to 13 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
  
  

Apple iPhone 4:
General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced 2010, June
Status Available. Released 2010, June
Size Dimensions 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm
Weight 137 g
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches

• Scratch-resistant surface
  
• Multi-touch input method
  
• Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
  
• Three-axis gyro sensor
  
• Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
  Sound Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
  Speakerphone Yes
  
• 3.5 mm headset jack
  Memory Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
  Call records 100 received, dialed and missed calls
  Internal 16/32 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
  Card slot No
  Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
  EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
  3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
  WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
  Infrared port No
  USB Yes, v2.0
  Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
  Features Touch focus, geo-tagging
  Video Yes, 720p@30fps, LED video light, geo-tagging
  Secondary Yes, videocalling over WiFi only
  Features OS iOS 4 (based on Mac OS)
  CPU 1 GHz Apple A4 processor
  Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
  Browser HTML (Safari)
  Radio No
  Games Downloadable, incl. motion-based
  Colors Black, White
  GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
  Java No
  
• MicroSIM card support only
  
• Scratch-resistant glass back panel
  
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic.
  
• Digital compass
  
• Google Maps
  
• iBooks application
  
• Audio/video player and editor
  
• Voice command/dial
  
• TV-out
  Battery Standard battery, Li-Po 1420mAh
  Stand-by Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)
  Talk time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
  Music play Up to 40 h
  
  

*Differences*:
Galaxy S has 4 inch screen. iPhone 4 has 3.5 inch screen.
Galaxy S has slightly lower screen resolution. iPhone 4 screen has higher resolution, which uses 30% more energy.
iPhone 4 has camera flash/video light. Galaxy S does not.
iPhone 4 has TV Out built in. Galaxy S has lower resolution option, via 3.5mm jack.
iPhone 4 has 850Mhz in 3G. Galaxy S does not.
Galaxy S has maximum memory of 48GB (with card+Froyo). iPhone 4 has 32GB maximum limit.
Galaxy S GPRS and EDGE are Class 12. Iphone 4 is Class 10.
iPhone 4 has sturdier feel, especially regarding the back cover. Galaxy S saves costs in this respect.
Galaxy S has Video-calling via 3G/HSDPA oe Wi-Fi. iPhone 4 only offers it via Wi-Fi.

The phones are near enough identical in ability, but Android phones are upgradeable faster than Apple phones are.

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Which one has reception when you try to make phone calls? That's probably the phone I'll buy.

Desire is en route, BINGO!

'bout time!