All of those with Android devices, especially those who pride themselves in using "custom" versions, get this app to ensure you are not vulnerable to heartbleed.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.heartbleeddetector
If you get a positive, pray for an update from your vendor.

I'm all android now, but have been trying an I pad the last few days, man what a freaky, hard to use thing. Hate it.

If you like Android, don't buy a Samsung.
www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/04/what-is-tizen/
They are doing their own OS now. No more Android updates from them.
As for the hard to use comment, do you have overly large digits? Both are fairly similar to use. Both have touch input and apps are launched by touching them.

Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size?720 x 1280 pixels, 4.65 inches (~316 ppi pixel density)

www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus_i9250-4219.php

It's getting long in the tooth now, if I bought a new phone today I'd buy this:
www.knowyourmobile.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-note-3/21293/samsung-galaxy-note-3-review-best-phablet-just-got-lot-better

But I'm waiting for a better phablet (HATE that word) to arrive. Around 6.8-7 inch screen size, with the rest of the insides filled with more battery.

evlPanda said..

ikw777 said..

I'm all android now, but have been trying an I pad the last few days, man what a freaky, hard to use thing. Hate it.

Thinking of getting a mini. Why is it hard to use?

I couldn't figure out how to bookmark a webpage. Couldn't install free aps like ABC and Iview without signing up for a apple account. The app store is an unholly mess to navigate. It's a dog's breakfast. You have to be an ADHD kid to use it.

kiteboy dave said..
Size?720 x 1280 pixels, 4.65 inches (~316 ppi pixel density)

forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507369

Step 1: Changing phone pixel density from x to y
Open Rom Toolbox
Go to the Performance Tab
Select the build.prop Editor
Click the Magnifying Glass to search
Type in "Density"
Click on the ro.sf.lcd_density
Change the Property Value from x to y
Click YES on reboot prompt

kiteboy dave said..

westozwind said..

If you like Android, don't buy a Samsung.
www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/04/what-is-tizen/
They are doing their own OS now. No more Android updates from them.
As for the hard to use comment, do you have overly large digits? Both are fairly similar to use. Both have touch input and apps are launched by touching them.

Try reading the article.

It's only a backup in case they ever have a major falling out with Google.
For the moment they make squillions selling Android devices, they're not going to change that situation by choice.

I did read the article. My quote was about Android updates, not the availability of Android on the phones.
Most Samsung devices over 12 months old are on 4.3 (and will receive no further updates), newer models are 4.4 but usually a few minor versions behind 4.4.x.
With the move to Tizen, there will be less impotence for them to release Android updates in a timely manner. This is going to become more critical as more exploits are found in earlier versions.
Another reason for Samsung moving away from Android is to escape the constant patent/legal war with Apple. They are Google's punching bag for this.
Get a Nexus. Google updates straight from the source. Have the latest patches first.

westozwind said..

kiteboy dave said..

westozwind said..

If you like Android, don't buy a Samsung.
www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/04/what-is-tizen/
They are doing their own OS now. No more Android updates from them.
As for the hard to use comment, do you have overly large digits? Both are fairly similar to use. Both have touch input and apps are launched by touching them.

Try reading the article.

It's only a backup in case they ever have a major falling out with Google.
For the moment they make squillions selling Android devices, they're not going to change that situation by choice.

I did read the article. My quote was about Android updates, not the availability of Android on the phones.
Most Samsung devices over 12 months old are on 4.3 (and will receive no further updates), newer models are 4.4 but usually a few minor versions behind 4.4.x.
With the move to Tizen, there will be less impotence for them to release Android updates in a timely manner. This is going to become more critical as more exploits are found in earlier versions.
Get a Nexus. Google updates straight from the source. Have the latest patches first.

Apologies, I misunderstood.

My current phone is a nexus, and my wifes. She gets google updates.
I wait a few weeks/months then flash updates once the modders have rewritten everything to fix all the bugs in google's updates
Currently run slimbean rom, couldn't be happier so I've stopped updating it.

GreenPat said..

Yes, you do have a point, I don't deny that there are much less apps available for Windows Phone. I was contesting it on a technicality - not "all" the popular apps are missing from WP - the ones on my list are pretty popular.

How'd you get the wind direction/strength tile?

WTF is malware? Is it that Norton thingy?