Gingerbread isn't really suited for tablets anyways. Honeycomb would work and look much better on a tablet like the TouchPad. I haven't ported Android over to my TouchPad yet for that reason.
I am really disappointed in the size. It's too big to carry around at work and on the go. It would look ridiculous in my work pants or holster. Girls can stick it in a purse. Students can slide it into their backpacks. For working professionals that don't need a suitcase, it's like carrying a tablet on your hip. My limit is 4"-4.2".
But it look so cool! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-F_ke3rxopc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
It is 135.5mm tall. Droid X which can easily fit in a pocket is 126mm tall. Don't think it should be a problem. Keep in mind it has no capacitive touch buttons.
Wow are you serious......really? You do realize you have no idea what you're talking about? They don't have develop apps for a certain screen size. 4.0+ inch screens have been in the market for awhile. This isn't like ipad and iPhone where you have to jailbreak your ipad and get RetinaDisplay so iphone apps can look right on tablets. Android phone apps scale perfectly to tablet screens. So no, developers don't have to develop apps for certain screen sizes. Cmon man, that was one of the most ignorant and ridiculous statements I've heard. You don't think apps that run on a 3.5 screen can run on a 4.5inch screen? LMFAO hahahahahahaha
Right. If anything, after I went over the SDK last night. It will be EASIER to develop apps for Android tablet and phones now. One Android for all..
Source: Engadget Here's some of the enhancements found in Ice Cream Sandwich: •Option to use virtual buttons in the UI, instead of taking up capacitive touch buttons •Widgets are in a new tab, listed in a similar list to apps •Folders are much easier to create, with a drag-and-drop style similar to iOS •A customizable launcher •New phone app with visual voicemail functionality that lets you speed up or slow down voicemail messages •Pinch-to-zoom functionality in the calendar •Gmail has offline search, a two-line preview, and new action bar at the bottom •Swipe left or right to switch between Gmail conversations •Integrated screenshot capture by holding power and volume down buttons •Improved error correction on the keyboard •Ability to access apps directly from lock screen (similar to HTC Sense 3.x) •Improved copy and paste •Better voice integration •Face Unlock, a facial recognition service •New tabbed web browser, allowing up to 16 tabs •Browser now automatically syncs your Chrome bookmarks •Modern "Roboto" font •Data Usage section in settings lets you set warnings when you reach a certain amount of use and disabling data when you go over your limit •Ability to kill off apps that are using data in the background •Camera app: zero shutter lag, time lapse settings, zoom while recording •Built-in photo editor •New gallery layout, organized by location and person •Refreshed people app with social network integration, status updates and hi-res images •Android Beam, a NFC feature that lets you exchange websites, contact info, directions, YouTube, etc. •Don't like some of those preloaded carrier apps? Disable 'em. Android Engineer Dan Morrill mentions that, among other new features, any app can be disabled, and while it will still take up space in ROM, it won't be snatching any of your precious resources or clock cycles again if you don't want it to.
Probably. I saw an article on Engadget stating that HTC is currently looking into how it's going to implement ICS. I think Sense might be a problem, they baked it so hard into the core... I personally don't like Sense. Alot of these features of ICS, have been in CM7. I got a feeling that Google was working with the CM team. Notable features from CM7 are being able to push away single notifications on your notification bar, the screen off animation, some of the new settings options, etc.
If you go through the SDK, they've maintained a couple of features from all the way back since sdk 1.5. It will be okay.
people who don't wear skinny jeans Seriosuly its if you guys never attempted to put a 4+ inch screen phone in your pocket before. I have a 4.3 inch tunderbolt which is fatter but similar height dimensions(the no buttons on the nexus saves some space) and wearing REGULAR fitting jeans, shorts, or khakis with the phone in the pocket is no different than putting an iphone in it. Stop making up excuses for not liking this phone. If you don't like it just say it. Don't give a dumb reason. Unless you are a midget with small hands or a dude that wears skinny jeans there should be no issue. Pockets are bigger than people think.
I wear some slim jeans. 4.5in fits like fine. Bigger is always better. Tiny hands, those might be the people with issue. Little tiny baby dick hands.
you are smart one... judging a os designed around a handset on a tablet that WASN'T even originally meant for that particular tablet in the first place
I think this Verizon exclusivity thing might be there for a couple of months like the Nexus was for T-Mobile. Seems like this is primarily the reason they passed up on the SGII. I can wait a few months if they want to release this on the AT&T's new LTE network, but that seems wishful at this point.
Unfortunately the latest high end VZW LTE phones have been priced at $299. Don't be surprised if Amazon has a special , you never know. As for me? I will be purchasing one of these puppies off contract. I don't do contracts. Well, I did. But only 1 year which VZW scrapped away unless you're on a business account or an employee
