leviramsey Posted July 4, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2012 The Verge looks back on the history of Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 OOooh thanks Levi something to read on the train. I love google chrome being so handy linked across my devices. Pity it hates VT though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 4, 2012 Administrator Share Posted July 4, 2012 If the problem is caused by the ads, there is a simple solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stevo985 Posted July 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2012 n00b question alert! Is there any disadvantage to me getting the 16GB Galaxy S3 and relying on removable storage (i.e getting a 32gb card so I have 48gb in total) as opposed to plumping for the 32GB version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 You cant run widgets from apps that are stored on your sd card. In reality it is very unlikely to ever be a problem though becsuse you have so much internal storage and apps are tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cheers buddy. I didn't know that so that's helpful, just have to make sure all the apps go on the internal storage. My current phone is 32gb and it's pretty much fine. So if I get the 16gb S3 and just get a 32 or even 64gb SD card that'll be more than enough for me. Ringing O2 tonight to ask for my upgrade. Hoorah! Hopefully they'll lower their price a bit. As far as I can tell they're pretty much the most expensive network for the S3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Resale value is the biggest issue when going for the lower model of any phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 Not bothered about that. I'll probably keep it for the duration of the contract and then palm it off on my sister or my parents when I upgrade in future so won't be getting any money for it anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I find what has served me best is storing my music library on one big sd card so seamless transition between phones. As I use a smaller phone for running it's a boon having my library swappable. You will not encounter any problems with a 16gb version of the phone if you use the storage simply for apps. By the way I know you'll end up loving widgets. They are a fundamental necessity. Imagine not having a music player widget! Having to actually go into the music player app seems unnecessary. And twitter the thing was made for widgets. I love widgets, lets me get my phone to do what I require of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Don't really use them. I find shortcuts much more useful. Most widgets don't do the exact thing I want to use the app for, so I'll just into the app anyway. Shortcuts, on the other hand are amazing. Direct link to a contact's work number, 1 tap to start navigation and nav you home from anywhere, 1 tap to start playing a specific playlist etc. Actually, I'm talking shit. Since ICS, they're no longer called shortcuts, they're integrated in with widgets. So yeah, I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 They should just call it "shit that makes life easier" as it's essentially what it is. I do love shortcut playlists though. I've like 5 done already since I got the phone. Also I switched to Nova launcher as it's frankly the coolest. Also widget locker app is exceptional too, get everywhere from the lock screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 This is all double dutch I guess it'll become clear once I get my hands on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yeah having come from an iphone the level of customisation possible on Android will be very new to you. Things we take for granted are now available to you. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cheers buddy. I didn't know that so that's helpful, just have to make sure all the apps go on the internal storage. My current phone is 32gb and it's pretty much fine. So if I get the 16gb S3 and just get a 32 or even 64gb SD card that'll be more than enough for me. Ringing O2 tonight to ask for my upgrade. Hoorah! Hopefully they'll lower their price a bit. As far as I can tell they're pretty much the most expensive network for the S3 Tell them you want to cancel your contract and speak to retentions, you will get a much better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Still undecided what to do, wait and see what apple have to offer or just go for the S3? The main thing stopping me is the amount of apps I have and having phone envy if the new iphone is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cheers buddy. I didn't know that so that's helpful, just have to make sure all the apps go on the internal storage. My current phone is 32gb and it's pretty much fine. So if I get the 16gb S3 and just get a 32 or even 64gb SD card that'll be more than enough for me. Ringing O2 tonight to ask for my upgrade. Hoorah! Hopefully they'll lower their price a bit. As far as I can tell they're pretty much the most expensive network for the S3 Tell them you want to cancel your contract and speak to retentions, you will get a much better deal. Yeah that's my plan. Just rang them now to ask about upgrade prices (their website is the most un-user friendly website in the world. When I finally found the upgrade bit I was told "You don't have any accounts to upgrade") They said they won't budge on the prices. But they're so much more expensive than anyone else, which the woman actually admitted to me over the phone, she sounded like people say that all the time. Said I'd think about it, but in reality I'm just writing down a few other prices so I have some ammo when I ring back to ask to be disconnected. The good thing is, if they don't budge and do disconnect me, I don't really mind. As I said before, I can get 20% off with Vodafone. I'd rather stay with O2 because I've never had a problem with them, but it'snot really any skin off my back if they let me go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 6, 2012 Administrator Share Posted July 6, 2012 Or you can use giffgaff and stop the madness of contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Why not T-Mobile? Always been really happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2012 Why not T-Mobile? Always been really happy with them. Yeah that's an option too. i said Vodafone because it was cheapest with my discount, but given people I know's experience with them I may well go with T-Mobile Or you can use giffgaff and stop the madness of contracts. Granted I haven't looked into it extensively, but I don't think Giff Gaff works out any cheaper than the £26per month T-Mobile contract (assuming I'd pay off the cost of the handset over the same 24 month period) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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