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Wow, they finally got around to basic functionalities after three years. Functionalities that Symbian and WinMo were doing since forever. Very revolutionary and magical. Color me awed.
Just about the only thing Android needs to do to "catch up" is a better multi-tasking UI. Then again, considering the iPhone OS 4.0 will handle a grand total of seven tasks--as opposed to Android showing the last six apps used--well...
folders!!! haha.
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folders!!! haha.
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well atleast there starting to catch up
Steve really outdid himself this time
this is so funny hahaha. they're taking things that phones have already been able to do and making it such a big deal. apple can suck deez nutz.
i can't wait till android os 3.0!!!
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Well atleast there starting to catch up
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They just got wallpapers, maybe OS5 will match Eclair.
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They just got wallpapers, maybe OS5 will match Eclair.
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LOL so true
So the iPhone OS 4.0 contains what's currently available for jailbroken iPhones, and adds interactive advertising...
Am I missing something?
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So the iPhone OS 4.0 contains what's currently available for jailbroken iPhones, and adds interactive advertising...
Am I missing something?
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Yes, Apple just ripped off a bunch of features from Android, which will undoubtedly drive iSheep sales up.
ohhh! a bunch of stuff that almost every other phone already has... android, winMo, WebOS...
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So the iPhone OS 4.0 contains what's currently available for jailbroken iPhones, and adds interactive advertising...
Am I missing something?
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Nope, you're not. However for the masses, this update will be very well received. Yes its ridiculous that they took so long to incorporate multitasking and folder functionality, but better late than never.
I was disappointed that there wasn't any interface change, the icon grids seem archaic. The iBook app will be huge. Overall, I think this is what most people were expecting in terms of a software update. The real big news will be whether a hardware update will accompany OS4 (unibody iPhone would be nice).
For now the Nexus still has an edge but the gap is narrowing
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Nope, you're not. However for the masses, this update will be very well received. Yes its ridiculous that they took so long to incorporate multitasking and folder functionality, but better late than never.
I was disappointed that there wasn't any interface change, the icon grids seem archaic. The iBook app will be huge. Overall, I think this is what most people were expecting in terms of a software update. The real big news will be whether a hardware update will accompany OS4 (unibody iPhone would be nice).
For now the Nexus still has an edge but the gap is narrowing
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Yeah. I was thinking of the big things they could do on the hardware side, but I'm not entirely sure they want to split their market up. People are still using the iPhone 3G, if they do a massive upgrade on hardware, app developers will have to verify it works on 3 different platforms.
Maybe they are just planning on phasing out the 3G completely by next year (considering they were hinting at the lesser features for 3G's OS4), and then using the current 3GS as minimum spec. If they increase screen resolution, they'll have to write some scaling processes as well (a lot can be seen in the iPad)
They dropped the bomb until they put this dud out.
I own a bunch of Apple devices and Ive had an iPhone before. Im not a hater, I just dont think it's cutting edge anymore. I even have an iPad so you can't say Im an apple hater
Is just another iPhone... but still Google needs to get their act together in a few areas. I borrowed a N1 for few days and like it very much, but I have been reluctant to take the plunge because of the following shortcomings:
Google needs to allow Contacts, Tasks and Notes to sync to the N1 (locally and remotely) using Google apps. It also needs to either enhance the Calendar application or make it play nice with Outlook desktop calendar functions. Me and whole bunch of other people I know, are very comfortable with Outlook to manage their email, time, contacts and tasks. Help us migrate to Android and to the Google apps without so much fuzz. Don't leave it to third parties. I don't want to risk my critical data to a vendor that is here today, but might not be here tomorrow. I'm not very happy leaving all my critical data in the cloud, but if I'm going to do it... Google needs to help me get there. Security and the integrity of my data are important. I have confidence in Google, but not on third party vendors for this critical step.
The Music Player needs enhancement and a Google desktop application to manage one's Music Library and multiple playlist is needed. Most decent portable DAP have such application. Maybe Google can partner or acquire a vendor that knows how to do this right.
Just like the new iPhone the inbox of Android needs to be bit more friendly with other email service providers. As with the new IPhone OS 4, multiple Exchange servers should be supported along with the option to have multiple and merged inboxes.
I wonder if others feel the same way. I also know that there are other issues that need to be addressed, but in my case the top two are very important.
The soul purpose of this device is not meant to be a music player, Google does not (and I highly doubt they will) need to create an entire desktop application to move mp3s to the music folder where anyone with the right direction can do this. Managing playlist though is a different story, but I guess it is up to a third party application to do this.
Get a ipod or other portable music device if this is your wish.
Also, tamanaco, I believe Sense does most of what you said. Don't believe the Nexus is a very friendly business device...
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Yeah. I was thinking of the big things they could do on the hardware side, but I'm not entirely sure they want to split their market up. People are still using the iPhone 3G, if they do a massive upgrade on hardware, app developers will have to verify it works on 3 different platforms.
Maybe they are just planning on phasing out the 3G completely by next year (considering they were hinting at the lesser features for 3G's OS4), and then using the current 3GS as minimum spec. If they increase screen resolution, they'll have to write some scaling processes as well (a lot can be seen in the iPad)
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I agree with you in that there's no need for them to boost their specs at this point, but I was referring more to a cosmetic facelift. The iPhone has pretty much looked the same for 3 years now and I think even Apple fanboys can agree that everyone is tired of the design.
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The soul purpose of this device is not meant to be a music player, Google does not (and I highly doubt they will) need to create an entire desktop application to move mp3s to the music folder where anyone with the right direction can do this. Managing playlist though is a different story, but I guess it is up to a third party application to do this.
Get a ipod or other portable music device if this is your wish.
Also, tamanaco, I believe Sense does most of what you said. Don't believe the Nexus is a very friendly business device...
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So, if I understand you correctly... The N1 is "not" a Music Player... is "not" meant for business... and as you say is "not" for me. So, in your book it's only good to make calls and find yourself on a map? It's called a "Superphone"... What's else is it good for?
SubyWill said:
this is so funny hahaha. they're taking things that phones have already been able to do and making it such a big deal. apple can suck deez nutz.
i can't wait till android os 3.0!!!
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I just pray for it to include VPN, proxy settings, full Exchange support (including tasks), WPA-Enterprise...
But I'm guessing it won't.
Eclair~ said:
The soul purpose of this device is not meant to be a music player, Google does not (and I highly doubt they will) need to create an entire desktop application to move mp3s to the music folder where anyone with the right direction can do this. Managing playlist though is a different story, but I guess it is up to a third party application to do this.
Get a ipod or other portable music device if this is your wish.
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This is not an excuse IMO, the music player definitely needs an update. This is the one area where iPhone has a real advantage over Android. Most users would rather carry one device for everyday use, I know I certainly would.
Which is your favorite store to buy music and why? Amazon, Google Play or iTunes? Do they let you decide in which quality do you buy your tracks? Do all of them offer digital booklets?
I want the best quality possible and to be able to copy my downloaded albums to my nexus 4 and my macbook
Thanks for the input
So it seems now all stores have DRM free tracks, which means you can put the tracks you download in any device you own :victory: now about quality:
Amazon offers uses 256kbps variable bitrate
iTunes uses 256 kbps AAC and they say now their standard is "iTunes plus" and that the old format is still on some albums/songs because the record companies dont offer apple their iTunes plus version but how can i know which albums are offered in the old format and which ones in itunes plus?
Google play uses 320 kbps files
So in short it seems that the place to get the most quality is google play, to get the best prices is amazon and the largest collection iTunes
The downside for amazon and google play is that if you want to have the digital booklets it seems you should buy your music in itunes, google play doesnt offer digital booklets whatsoever and amazon offers it in just a few albums :'(
Is it a Deja vu or have I seen this thread before?
Im writing this post because I think im being drawn to apple. I love all the features of android and rooting and all that good nerdy stuff, but music for me is huge. I think whether a lot of us want to agree on this or not, but itunes is beating google play. Googles music is not very user friendly when buying music and downloading it. You are only given 3 times to download a song from the web, and for unlimited downloading of the song you nust download your entire library with it. As for google match, it only STREAMS 320 kbs. You can't download a higher bit rate song that's been matched. Which is a big downside I don't hear anyone talking about. For itunes, you pay 25 dollars I think but at least you can download the higher bit rate. Plus, they're program for mac and windows is super easy. I think a lot of people who have android still use itunes because of this.
When I went to an apple store (against my will) I just glanced at their iphone 5 to mock it as many of us would've. When I was going through the music, I noticed it sounded and looked much better on it. Now, granted they were probably a higher bit rate, it still irritated me. I think google should get a program that can edit music and match with DOWNLOADS, because if not im afraid im going to have to go to apple. The simplicity of the music outweighs my love for android. As soon as you connect your iphone to the computer, it automatically syncs your library with itunes. No duplicates or any of that, no installing isync and spending so many unnecessary hours...
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Im writing this post because I think im being drawn to apple. I love all the features of android and rooting and all that good nerdy stuff, but music for me is huge. I think whether a lot of us want to agree on this or not, but itunes is beating google play. Googles music is not very user friendly when buying music and downloading it. You are only given 3 times to download a song from the web, and for unlimited downloading of the song you nust download your entire library with it. As for google match, it only STREAMS 320 kbs. You can't download a higher bit rate song that's been matched. Which is a big downside I don't hear anyone talking about. For itunes, you pay 25 dollars I think but at least you can download the higher bit rate. Plus, they're program for mac and windows is super easy. I think a lot of people who have android still use itunes because of this.
When I went to an apple store (against my will) I just glanced at their iphone 5 to mock it as many of us would've. When I was going through the music, I noticed it sounded and looked much better on it. Now, granted they were probably a higher bit rate, it still irritated me. I think google should get a program that can edit music and match with DOWNLOADS, because if not im afraid im going to have to go to apple. The simplicity of the music outweighs my love for android. As soon as you connect your iphone to the computer, it automatically syncs your library with itunes. No duplicates or any of that, no installing isync and spending so many unnecessary hours...
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Lol I just saw that other thread a bit ago, as I read this I was like wtf?
Lol then I read the last part
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Lol I had to do it three times because on the first one I posted I was told to go to off-topic...then thw moved it again..and again. And here we are!
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Im writing this post because I think im being drawn to apple. I love all the features of android and rooting and all that good nerdy stuff, but music for me is huge. I think whether a lot of us want to agree on this or not, but itunes is beating google play. Googles music is not very user friendly when buying music and downloading it. You are only given 3 times to download a song from the web, and for unlimited downloading of the song you nust download your entire library with it. As for google match, it only STREAMS 320 kbs. You can't download a higher bit rate song that's been matched. Which is a big downside I don't hear anyone talking about. For itunes, you pay 25 dollars I think but at least you can download the higher bit rate. Plus, they're program for mac and windows is super easy. I think a lot of people who have android still use itunes because of this.
When I went to an apple store (against my will) I just glanced at their iphone 5 to mock it as many of us would've. When I was going through the music, I noticed it sounded and looked much better on it. Now, granted they were probably a higher bit rate, it still irritated me. I think google should get a program that can edit music and match with DOWNLOADS, because if not im afraid im going to have to go to apple. The simplicity of the music outweighs my love for android. As soon as you connect your iphone to the computer, it automatically syncs your library with itunes. No duplicates or any of that, no installing isync and spending so many unnecessary hours...
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So get an iPhone then. No one is stopping you.
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So get an iPhone then. No one is stopping you.
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@islandjat If you are that into music, why don't you download it from iTunes and then put it on your Android. Solve the bitrate and download policy issue. For the UI and stream, Google Music is still young compared to iTunes. Either you give it time to mature or leave it. And for the "better" sounding iPhone, I have nothing to say. "Everyone's ears are different" - Apple.
I got the best if both worlds now lol. I have my awesome note 2 and I use itunes along with winamp for wireless sync. Im satisfied because I can use tuneup and I paid the 25 dollars to have the match feature. Anyone else who's reading this should do the same if thwy have had my issues. Which is the beauty of android...you get it all
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Buy music? What does that mean? You're supposed to pay for it?
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Buy music? What does that mean? You're supposed to pay for it?
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nope, you pay lady gaga for her costume and help get herself reformed
I once had an Apple hardware was specifically iPhone 4, and if you have other my post it I recommend you ITunes wide range of music e-books and what he want. If you are less demanding, I think that just Google Aps or Amazon. com
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I buy from iTunes and beatport. I mostly listen to dance music. If it's not, I torrent.
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I buy from iTunes and beatport. I mostly listen to dance music. If it's not, I torrent.
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don't make apple rich
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I buy from iTunes and beatport. I mostly listen to dance music. If it's not, I torrent.
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+10000 on Dance music
Ive NEVER paid for a song in my life.. Am i a bad person?
All my high energy dance mix music is free!
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+10000 on Dance music
Ive NEVER paid for a song in my life.. Am i a bad person?
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You're a good person bro.
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You're a good person bro.
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I have 20GB of music stored, am I still a good person? And all programs for free, I feel that there is a limit... oh God why.
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So, the past few days there has been quite a fuss on the internet about the latest “Pure Android” phone by Google, LG’s Nexus 5.
Well, is it? I’ll put it simpler; Are you sure that the Nexus devices are, indeed, pure Android?
By “pure Android”, we mean AOSP. And by AOSP we mean the Open Source Project that you can learn more from here.
It’s quite a read. But I’ll simplify it for you. If you download the Android SDK, inside you’ll find the Eclipse IDE, a tool targeted to Android developers. From inside the IDE, you can initialize an Android Virtual Device running truly pure Android.
So in our case, I fired up the AVD and booted to a stock 4.4 environment. Let’s observe closely the menu and compare it side by side with the one from Nexus 5.
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See the differences? Oh look...
there is the AOSP browser which Google replaced with Chrome in their Nexus series.
Also you can find the Messaging app, which was replaced by Hangouts,
AOSP Calendar, was replaced by Google’s Calendar,
Music which was replaced by Google Play Music,
Google Search, replaced the Search, and
…last but not least, the Gallery. The gallery app in Nexus is miles, nay tens of miles away from the Gallery app in AOSP Android.
Also, bundled with Nexus 5 you’ll find;
Google Earth
Google Maps
Google+
Google Drive
Google Play Movies/Books/Magazines
Wallet
QuickOffice
YouTube
Also, introduced with the 4.4 version there is also a brand new and different launcher called Google Search launcher which is always “OK Google”-hearing you.
AOSP 4.4 launcher vs. Nexus 5 Google Search launcher
Starting to get the hint? It’s close to, but nowhere near at, the bundled software the other manufacturers are putting into their phones. Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony you-name-them. All of them provide custom Android experiences, with almost the same way.
The too bundle custom launchers (which off course are not similar to the classic Android Launcher), custom SMS app, custom Music App, Social-Networking apps, Custom Camera/Gallery etc.
Just do a quick search online (and then some). You’ll find hundreds articles referring to the Nexus devices as “Pure Android experience”.
The correct term is that they [the Nexus devices] are “Pure Google experience” and in my humble opinion there should an option to be able to use the stock apps, like Browser and Music which are way more resource-friendly compared to their Google equivalents.
is it possible for you to pull the browser apk from true aosp? It would be my guess that it would be far better in performance over chrome.
Google is taking back Android!
Good for them....
The pure Google experience then. That's what I'm after. Love 4.4 so far.
Seriously ?
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What you have there is an emulator, which doesn't include Google's proprietary apps. Not everything that comes on a nexus phone is opensourced. It's always been this way.
Thing is if you bought any other phone you would get all that plus all their crap as well, like it or not all that Google stuff is now core apps.
Pure Google experience is good enough for me. Only wish they do something about the Camera viewfinder fiasco(16:9 view finder for a 4:3 Camera), either give us a 16:9 Camera or a 4:3 view finder.
You forget that Google started the whole Android thing and they are the co founders of AOSP.
Nexus series allows you installing custom system-apps or even roms from the official AOSP builds without any problems or "hacking/jailbreaking".
Google has started this whole "gapps" thing a long time ago and it is normal, they also want to do their business and sell their services. It is free to you to use them.
IMO still the best Android option so far.
I love my galaxy nexus (coming from a HD2 with ICS) and the freedom I have with and tomorrow my N5 will arrive :laugh:
Google has had a proprietary branch of Android for as long as I can remember, this is nothing new with the Nexus 5. I can remember building AOSP for the Nexus S and noticing very similar differences you mention here including missing dictionary, etc... Developers have even mentioned submitting patches to AOSP only to have them refused by Google because they had already been applied on the in-house branch
Android has also always had proprietary drivers and other various bits, so there was never a pure "open" Android experience. Many long running 'open' platforms also have closed or proprietary bits
Could you possibly pull the stock MMS.apk and odex for me? I HATE hangouts.
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What you have there is an emulator, which doesn't include Google's proprietary apps. Not everything that comes on a nexus phone is opensourced. It's always been this way.
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Exactly my point...
fireproofrev said:
You forget that Google started the whole Android thing and they are the co founders of AOSP.
Nexus series allows you installing custom system-apps or even roms from the official AOSP builds without any problems or "hacking/jailbreaking".
Google has started this whole "gapps" thing a long time ago and it is normal, they also want to do their business and sell their services. It is free to you to use them.
IMO still the best Android option so far.
I love my galaxy nexus (coming from a HD2 with ICS) and the freedom I have with and tomorrow my N5 will arrive :laugh:
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Can't argue with that... Off course is the best Android option so far.
I am well aware about the proprietary Google Apps... I don't argue with you. I am just commenting on MANY articles/blog posts/reviews online that declare the Nexus series as pure android... Which in my opinion is "pretty close"... but not "pure".
NSS comes to mind.
Android is a commercial product.
AOSP isn't.
Why do you think rom developers have to jump through so many hoops sometimes when they release a custom rom.
So I guess only a phone can be called a pure Android experience is to release with nothing installed, with an instruction on how to download and flash AOSP?
Not to forget, there is no Play Store in the "pure Android" experience without google and IMO the Play store is a main point for something i call Android experience.
...this thread exists? Anyone here knows Google includes proprietary apps as a part of a Nexus device.
Did you know the modems aren't open source? Did you know GOOGLE NOW KNOWS A LOT ABOUT YOU!!!1!??!!1!
Real talk, though, I'm going to install the standard messaging app. Hangouts blows for SMS.
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This is how it should be ! Look at what apple did with the notification bar they took it right out of android because of open source. And you can install the original browser with root.
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...this thread exists? Anyone here knows Google includes proprietary apps as a part of a Nexus device.
Did you know the modems aren't open source? Did you know GOOGLE NOW KNOWS A LOT ABOUT YOU!!!1!??!!1!
Real talk, though, I'm going to install the standard messaging app. Hangouts blows for SMS.
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Would you mind posting it here please?
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I think the point is that the Nexus program is a pure Google experience not a pure Android experience and it seems that many of you are happy with that.
For now that is pretty good because most of the Google apps add value over the stock Android apps (although so far I do prefer the stock browser) but how will you feel if ads start popping up in the Gmail app or the phone app when you search for a contact, etc. I hope I am wrong but I really am afraid we are getting close to that.
Also when the carriers bundle apps we did not ask for and cannot remove without rooting we call it bloatware.So why isn't Google Earth, Google Maps, Google+, Google Drive, Google Play Movies/Books/Magazines, Wallet, QuickOffice and YouTube bloatware?
I enjoy the Google experience but I went with the Nexus program becasue I wanted freedom to do what I please with the device I purchased. I also want the availability/unavailability of an OS upgrade to be a technical decision not a marketing decision. The N5/Nexus program still gives me that but now that Android is dominant Google is doing what it can to take it back; and with each OS release Google edges a little closer to looking like the carriers.
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Would you mind posting it here please?
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I will when I get home. You might want to just get TextSecure or 8sms from the Play Store - they're both AOSP-based with some tweaks (TS is all about encrypting your local texts, 8sms is a mix of AOSP-standard, CM specials and extras).
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Hi,
I'm looking for a Scanning app that converts photos to PDF files and easily backs up at GCloud.
The other possibility is storing these documents on another App i.e. Evernote etc but I haven't used this before.
Any suggestions?
Sorry off topic but I totally dig your user name......??
Happy with my camscanner from Play Store
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+1 on camscanner
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+1 on camscanner
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Turbo scanner FTW , I once paid for camscanner and then they made it a freemium app. I don't care for business the business tactics of app developers these days. I have seen multiple apps that were once paid, turn into freemium based bs. Take tapatalk for example in this case.
Camscanner is pretty cool, but I prefer ScanWritr.
Jan2Van said:
Camscanner is pretty cool, but I prefer ScanWritr.
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Any particular reason?
I've been using Camscanner for several years, but I wish it had a faster workflow for scanning and uploading multiple receipts to Evernote. I don't need all the online storage extra's that come with it.
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Hi,
I'm looking for a Scanning app that converts photos to PDF files and easily backs up at GCloud.
The other possibility is storing these documents on another App i.e. Evernote etc but I haven't used this before.
Any suggestions?
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Evernote has a built in document scanner which will apply contrast and crop sheets - it's hit and miss with the cropping and it offers very little control over the final image, but it scans directly to evernote.
I'm a Camscanner user, but depending on what I'm scanning, I'll switch between that and Evernote. Camscanner allows for a lot of fine-tuning and the cropping is pretty accurate (which you can adjust at any time).
Genius Scan
Genius Scan also worth a look.
Take a picture, crop, push to drive, dropbox, email, evernote, producteev etc.
And for general business, Hancom Office is quite handy. Find it in Galaxy Gifts iirc.
What does the standard Photo Note not do that you need?
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Sorry off topic but I totally dig your user name......??
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Thanks. It's weird. When I look at iphone 5s now they look like little toys.
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What does the standard Photo Note not do that you need?
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Do you mean the standard camera? Or is there an app called "Photo Note"?
I've only had the phone a week so still exploring (I got it 1 day BEFORE they were officially released here in Australia as I think I was literally the first person in the country to pre-order it).
I need to convert documents to PDFs so I need a Scanner app. The one I'm using (PDF document) doesn't automatically backup to Gcloud though. The best would be a program that lets me organise (file) all of these documents in one place. I'm not sure if Evernote is what I'm after or something else. I don't want to be using 4 different organisation apps/programs so I'm looking for one that does everything, possibly Evernote, Office etc?
Medved77 said:
Genius Scan also worth a look.
Take a picture, crop, push to drive, dropbox, email, evernote, producteev etc.
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Thanks, this is exactly what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for one place to store everything. Is there an advantage to Evernote over just storing things in my email?
Copy.com is awesome as well if im reading you right as to what you after..
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Do you mean the standard camera? Or is there an app called "Photo Note"?
I've only had the phone a week so still exploring (I got it 1 day BEFORE they were officially released here in Australia as I think I was literally the first person in the country to pre-order it).
I need to convert documents to PDFs so I need a Scanner app. The one I'm using (PDF document) doesn't automatically backup to Gcloud though. The best would be a program that lets me organise (file) all of these documents in one place. I'm not sure if Evernote is what I'm after or something else. I don't want to be using 4 different organisation apps/programs so I'm looking for one that does everything, possibly Evernote, Office etc?
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I got one of the first Note 4s in South Africa. Hope you're enjoying yours in Aus.
Photo Note is one of the built in suit of s-pen features. You take a photo of something and it scans it into s-note. Look for an s-pen tutorial on YouTube. It automatically detects the page/whiteboard edges and corrects for the skew. It can then convert it into an editable (vector) page so you can move around stuff or delete individual elements.
Here is an example I've uploaded to Google Drive https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B39ZlYpcE82fM3FKZmEzenlkT2M/edit?usp=docslist_api
It was a quick test I played with taken in low light but it gives you the idea. I've moved a paragraph around and added some colour.
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Thanks a lot
xrayA4T said:
I got one of the first Note 4s in South Africa. Hope you're enjoying yours in Aus.
Photo Note is one of the built in suit of s-pen features. You take a photo of something and it scans it into s-note. Look for an s-pen tutorial on YouTube. It automatically detects the page/whiteboard edges and corrects for the skew. It can then convert it into an editable (vector) page so you can move around stuff or delete individual elements.
Here is an example I've uploaded to Google Drive https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B39ZlYpcE82fM3FKZmEzenlkT2M/edit?usp=docslist_api
It was a quick test I played with taken in low light but it gives you the idea. I've moved a paragraph around and added some colour.
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Thanks, I saw this in an ad but had forgotten to investigate (a lot to take in in a week). This is absolutely awesome and imagine could be very useful. I run a small business but am not the greatest at paperwork so this will be an excellent tool to store invoices and other documents.
EP2008 said:
Any particular reason?
I've been using Camscanner for several years, but I wish it had a faster workflow for scanning and uploading multiple receipts to Evernote. I don't need all the online storage extra's that come with it.
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Yes, there are quite a few reasons why I prefer ScanWritr over Camscanner:
- I like ScanWritr's live auto crop and image enhancement more (might be just a subjective preference)
- ScanWritr imports a whole bunch of different formats (pdf, docx, pptx, xlsx...)
- it has a signature tool (I use it at least once a month with my bank)
- it enables you to write on imported documents (a bit slow to type, but useful nevertheless)
For an iPhone 6 Plus...
Someone please..shoot me
bad mistake i went the other way you have gone to the dark side.
The Black Droid said:
For an iPhone 6 Plus...
Someone please..shoot me
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you will be back after your iphone goes all floppy and bends.
Ironically, the first app I tried to download on it was the XDA premium app...I just sat there for a second when it was nowhere to be found..
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Ironically, the first app I tried to download on it was the XDA premium app...I just sat there for a second when it was nowhere to be found..
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You should try downloading the #bendgate app.It will make your iPhone more fabulous.
As first, my deep condolences.
Second,what is purpose of this thread ?
iCrap does not belong here so consider to join some iCrap community.
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Ironically, the first app I tried to download on it was the XDA premium app...I just sat there for a second when it was nowhere to be found..
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That's coincidental, not irony.... But if Alanis Morissette got it wrong, you can't blame others for doing same.
Besides use Tapatalk instead. It actually works better on the iPhone 6+ than Note 4 (you see more content/posts on it).
I have both the 6+ & Note 4 (and a moto x 2014) and contrary to popular belief the two can co-exist very happily - both great phones. My app usage is near identical between them too.
Both have great screens and great battery life. And after 5 months use, neither my Note 4 has a gap gate issue or iPhone 6+ bend gate issue....
I don't understand why some in android or apple communities get so insecure about these things. Just enjoy whatever device you are using.
That being said I'm not sure why your post is entirely relevant here and will inevitably stir up a hornets nest.
I must admit I have thought about it while sitting here waiting for lollipop. Considered the Nexus 6 as well, but at the end of the day this Note can do things that none of the competition can. The pen mostly but the removable battery and sd card are also nice. 6+ would be ok if I got the 128gb version but here in New Zealand a 32gb Nexus 6 costs the same as a note 4 so it's a total no brainer, lollipop or not.
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For an iPhone 6 Plus...
Someone please..shoot me
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why? Just interested...
I actually had the same thought, because I admire the beauty of the iPhone. But after taking a look I realized that they wanted me to pay extra cash for the exchange which is ridiculous since they get a better phone from me then I get from them.. But I might trade phones, just to try out the 6+ someday..
Im waiting for "IPhone 17 plus +" until then I stick with Note series.
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I actually think it's not a bad idea at all. I've been with Andorid since the start and never had an Iphone, but there's tons of apps that have better support on iOS/apps that are not on Android at all. anyway..why not change once in awhile and try new things right? maybe i'll do it with my next phone
I made complete research, and just for change of taste, i went to buy an iphone 6+, got it booked here in Pakistan. but ended up buying a Note 4, and my first 2-3 days were of full depression because of battery drains but now its all fine. the only regret i have is the sound quality i was having with htc one m8 before, otherwise note4 is soooo awesome <3
After just one day with it, I quite content with it. Seems to be pretty solid...so far.
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Even that regular coffee for $4 is overpriced. You can get a refusal coffee at Starbucks for $2.50.
Sorry had to point that out. Lol
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The fact that you can't use NFC (no secure token such as yubikey) for anything other than ApplePay, or that you can't use openvpn or PGP on an iPhone makes it an unsuitable/undesirable device for me. I hate how you can only run software endorsed by Apple on a device you paid for.
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The fact that you can't use NFC (no secure token such as yubikey) for anything other than ApplePay, or that you can't use openvpn or PGP on an iPhone makes it an unsuitable/undesirable device for me. I hate how you can only run software endorsed by Apple on a device you paid for.
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Agree but that's how they maintain the pubic perception that their platform is stable, secure and reliable. In reality it's no better that a high end Android these days, it's just that it's much easier for Android users to completely bork their phone by installing badly built apps.
Also iOS is easier to develop for, so long as you're compatible with the latest iOS you don't really need to worry about much else. Android is completely different. People could be running your app on anything from gingerbread to lollipop, have from a 1ghz single core cpu to a quad/octa core monster, 512mb to 3gb ram, 600x800 up to 1440x2560 screen res, etc etc.
In other words I couldn't give a **** for iOS, but the app ecosystem is kind of tempting.
nookcoloruser said:
That's coincidental, not irony.... But if Alanis Morissette got it wrong, you can't blame others for doing same.
Besides use Tapatalk instead. It actually works better on the iPhone 6+ than Note 4 (you see more content/posts on it).
I have both the 6+ & Note 4 (and a moto x 2014) and contrary to popular belief the two can co-exist very happily - both great phones. My app usage is near identical between them too.
Both have great screens and great battery life. And after 5 months use, neither my Note 4 has a gap gate issue or iPhone 6+ bend gate issue....
I don't understand why some in android or apple communities get so insecure about these things. Just enjoy whatever device you are using.
That being said I'm not sure why your post is entirely relevant here and will inevitably stir up a hornets nest.
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So much of this. I have both the devices too, along with a nexus 6 and i really don't understand the hate on both sides. Plus as others have already said the topic is irrelevant on this forum. There is such a thing as discretion of posting.
That said to the OP, iPhone 6 plus is a fine device. Enjoy the great apps, a great consistent camera and great battery life.
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That's coincidental, not irony.... But if Alanis Morissette got it wrong, you can't blame others for doing same.
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Can you elaborate on this? While your statement holds partial truth, it was also ironic that I tried to download a well-known android app on my iPhone. Never, EVER make me feel like I wasted money on an education again!