Comments on: One Less iPhone Purchased: Day One With The Nexus http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus Thoughts on the intersection of search, media, technology, and more. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Cookie Marenco http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-32028 Cookie Marenco Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-32028 We're involved in high resolution music distribution. We've been using JRiver Media player to replace iTunes. It's only available for PC right now, but is far superior in our opinion. If you're listening to music from a computer based system, it will act as a remote controller from your phone (Android). We use the Samsung phone and it works great. You can avoid your iPad. :) When/if you get involved in super resolution audio, you can choose the DAC output. Earlier this year I bought an iPhone and am not impressed. My GM got the Samsung and I saw the ease of Google integration. I've had phone envy ever since. I might try the Nexus after your glowing reports. We’re involved in high resolution music distribution. We’ve been using JRiver Media player to replace iTunes. It’s only available for PC right now, but is far superior in our opinion. If you’re listening to music from a computer based system, it will act as a remote controller from your phone (Android). We use the Samsung phone and it works great. You can avoid your iPad. :) When/if you get involved in super resolution audio, you can choose the DAC output.

Earlier this year I bought an iPhone and am not impressed. My GM got the Samsung and I saw the ease of Google integration. I’ve had phone envy ever since. I might try the Nexus after your glowing reports.

]]> By: Gasp! Android is slowly winning me back. Here’s why: « Darren Hemmings http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31992 Gasp! Android is slowly winning me back. Here’s why: « Darren Hemmings Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:14:46 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31992 [...] to its innovation and flexibility. Watch this interview with him for more on that front. Similarly John Battelle has now switched from iPhone to a Nexus 4, and whilst like me he’s not finding the going 100% smooth, he’s still enjoying the [...] [...] to its innovation and flexibility. Watch this interview with him for more on that front. Similarly John Battelle has now switched from iPhone to a Nexus 4, and whilst like me he’s not finding the going 100% smooth, he’s still enjoying the [...]

]]> By: With Google's 2012 Zeitgeist, You Won't Learn Much. Why? | John Battelle's Search BlogJohn Battelle's Search Blog http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31956 With Google's 2012 Zeitgeist, You Won't Learn Much. Why? | John Battelle's Search BlogJohn Battelle's Search Blog Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:49:07 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31956 [...] think readers know that on balance, I’m a fan of Google. I recently switched to the Nexus 4 (more coming on that front as I settle into really using it). I believe the company has a stronger [...] [...] think readers know that on balance, I’m a fan of Google. I recently switched to the Nexus 4 (more coming on that front as I settle into really using it). I believe the company has a stronger [...]

]]> By: James Pakele http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31940 James Pakele Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:45:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31940 I believe it will import straight from iTunes as well... Also, build playlists, because you can pin music by playlists, for example an exercise playlist that you can pin if you're going to the gym, etc... I believe it will import straight from iTunes as well…

Also, build playlists, because you can pin music by playlists, for example an exercise playlist that you can pin if you’re going to the gym, etc…

]]> By: James Pakele http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31939 James Pakele Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:41:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31939 Remember they are also monitored by the FTC... they can't "play by their own rules"... Also, if you have any evidence of anything bad happening from Google having anyones data I'd be open to listening, but for the many many years they've had my data, not one thing bad has happened, and, as a matter of fact, I don't know anyone who has had something bad happen from the data stored on Google's servers. Remember they are also monitored by the FTC… they can’t “play by their own rules”… Also, if you have any evidence of anything bad happening from Google having anyones data I’d be open to listening, but for the many many years they’ve had my data, not one thing bad has happened, and, as a matter of fact, I don’t know anyone who has had something bad happen from the data stored on Google’s servers.

]]> By: Jill Watson http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31932 Jill Watson Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:43:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31932 Thanks for your sharing your insights and thoughts. This entry reinforces my experience, too, as a user and fan of several types of devices and o/s's who's been put off by Apple's less-than-stellar cloud environment. Re: keyboard, I follow others in recommending Swiftkey 3 -- the best and most intuitive keyboard I've ever used on any mobile device or platform (e.g., everything from BlackBerry to iPad to Samsung/Android). Swiftkey has also just introduced a "flow" version in Beta, which I'm hoping will combine the speed of Swype (or better yet, Touchpal) with the accuracy of Swiftkey. Thanks for your sharing your insights and thoughts. This entry reinforces my experience, too, as a user and fan of several types of devices and o/s’s who’s been put off by Apple’s less-than-stellar cloud environment.
Re: keyboard, I follow others in recommending Swiftkey 3 — the best and most intuitive keyboard I’ve ever used on any mobile device or platform (e.g., everything from BlackBerry to iPad to Samsung/Android). Swiftkey has also just introduced a “flow” version in Beta, which I’m hoping will combine the speed of Swype (or better yet, Touchpal) with the accuracy of Swiftkey.

]]> By: dang1 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31928 dang1 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:21:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31928 welcome to Android! welcome to Android!

]]> By: Luis Abreu http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31910 Luis Abreu Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:19:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31910 But it's optional. you can still use it in the traditional way and its predictions are really good... But it’s optional. you can still use it in the traditional way and its predictions are really good…

]]> By: Murray McMaster http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31899 Murray McMaster Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:27:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31899 Snapseed for Android is finally available. Best photo editor available for mobile. Snapseed for Android is finally available. Best photo editor available for mobile.

]]> By: kevin levy http://battellemedia.com/archives/2012/12/one-less-iphone-purchased-day-one-with-the-nexus.php#comment-31895 kevin levy Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:30:00 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/?p=6945#comment-31895 An alternative to inserting the cursor is to select a word by simply touching and holding it for a little more than a second. Recommended apps: Fleya (it's mesermerizing), Google Sky (blew the pants off my grandparents who live in the country and love to look at the stars), Circle Battery Widget (clean and simple), Simple Calendar Widget (clean and simple), Tip Calc by ASHWIN KAMATH (allows you to calc splits for those who ordered drinks and those who didn't), Splashtop Remote (along with a program for your PC, allows you to control your PC from anywhere), Tesla Flashlight Widget, and most importantly Swype Beta Keyboard(a 3rd party app, that requires a few more steps (clearly stated and easily followed) to install, but is the reason to use an Android over iOS.) An alternative to inserting the cursor is to select a word by simply touching and holding it for a little more than a second.

Recommended apps: Fleya (it’s mesermerizing), Google Sky (blew the pants off my grandparents who live in the country and love to look at the stars), Circle Battery Widget (clean and simple), Simple Calendar Widget (clean and simple), Tip Calc by ASHWIN KAMATH (allows you to calc splits for those who ordered drinks and those who didn’t), Splashtop Remote (along with a program for your PC, allows you to control your PC from anywhere), Tesla Flashlight Widget, and most importantly Swype Beta Keyboard(a 3rd party app, that requires a few more steps (clearly stated and easily followed) to install, but is the reason to use an Android over iOS.)

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