Water Cooler Rumors and Gossip

[whitehat]

What's the deal with the curved phones , is anyone interesyed in one

The only curved phone, coming to the US in a reasonable time frame that I have heard of, is the LG G Flex. This site lists a potential problem and has a demo video from CES.

 

[Gmash]

The Nexus S had a curved screen. I thought it was pretty cool.

 

[Gmash]

I wonder how scratch resistant that flexible screen material is. It would likely be much harder to break/shatter, but if it scratches easily I would rather stick with Gorilla Glass.

 

[whitehat]

T-Mobile officially announced today that both the LG G Flex and the Optimus F3Q phones will be for sale starting February 5th.

LG

 

[Gmash]

Six inch screen is way too big for me. I'm drawing the line at five unless they can somehow squeeze another fraction of screen into the current S3/S4 size.

 

[Bearsyzf]

Remember when we all used to complain about how big our phone was back in the day, and now they're reverting back to that and everyone is loving it

 

[zuben el genub]

Does anyone have any info on the Nokia X that is supposed to run Android? Nokia has always had decent cameras. I'd be interested in what flavor of Android, and where it would be available.

 

[Slug]

Does anyone have any info on the Nokia X that is supposed to run Android?

Nokia Normandy / Nokia X specs leaked; six color options revealed

 

[whitehat]

I don't know if this is good news or bad!!

According to Reuters, "Lenovo to buy Motorola from Google for $3 Billion."

 

[Gmash]

Does anyone have any info on the Nokia X that is supposed to run Android? Nokia has always had decent cameras. I'd be interested in what flavor of Android, and where it would be available.

I can't see Microsoft putting out an Android Nokia phone, it would be an admission that Windows Phone is a failure and undermine the whole brand. I'd like it to happen, though. Nokia makes nice stuff.

 

[whitehat]

I will call this a rumor since I haven't seen an announcement yet. Besides it gives me a chance to point to a hands on evaluation of a new product.

The LG G Flex is supposed to go on sale at AT&T tomorrow (31 Jan.) and at Sprint (5 Feb.). Phone Scoop has the review.

 

[whitehat]

I can't see Microsoft putting out an Android Nokia phone, it would be an admission that Windows Phone is a failure and undermine the whole brand. I'd like it to happen, though. Nokia makes nice stuff.

I hate to disagree with you Gmash, but this was published just yesterday.

"Round The Rumor Mill: Microsoft Still Plans to Release Nokia X Android Phone"

You take a phone with weak hardware. Put an old version of Android on it. MS then says how much better a windows phone is. Simple logic.

 

[Gmash]

I hate to disagree with you Gmash, but this was published just yesterday.

"Round The Rumor Mill: Microsoft Still Plans to Release Nokia X Android Phone"

You take a phone with weak hardware. Put an old version of Android on it. MS then says how much better a windows phone is. Simple logic.

Meh, if it ever sees the light of day, it looks like something slated for third-world countries. Maybe they have an internal team who has to keep a toe on the Android waters so they'll be somewhat prepared when Windows Phone finishes dying its slow death.

 

[Bearsyzf]

Meh, if it ever sees the light of day, it looks like something slated for third-world countries. Maybe they have an internal team who has to keep a toe on the Android waters so they'll be somewhat prepared when Windows Phone finishes dying its slow death.

Remember when Nokia use to be respected for their phones

 

[whitehat]

Here is a 12 minute video alleging to be the Sony Xperia Z2. It looks like an interesting device. It uses the LG G2 double tap to wake up. The screen looks sharp. I was surprised how good it sounded coming through the stereo speakers on my desktop computer.

 

[Gmash]

I'd like to see Sony step it up in the US, we need more competition.

 

[LilBit]

Microsoft "seriously considers" bringing Android apps to Windows Phone
Read more at RUMOR: Microsoft "seriously considers" bringing Android apps to Windows Phone

 

[sfbloodbrother]

Microsoft "seriously considers" bringing Android apps to Windows Phone
Read more at RUMOR: Microsoft "seriously considers" bringing Android apps to Windows Phone

Honestly I hope they don't do this. I love android but I also believe that windows phone and windows operating system could be amazing if developers would do better. Windows is a great os and I use it everyday. They could compete with android. I don't know why its not doing so well. If I had the money, I'd probably buy a surface pro. But here's the thing. I don't need another full blown computer. I can't justify $1100 for a tablet in which a $500 Samsung tablet could furfill all my needs.

 

[Bearsyzf]

Microsoft "seriously considers" bringing Android apps to Windows Phone
Read more at RUMOR: Microsoft "seriously considers" bringing Android apps to Windows Phone

That might help them a lot .

 

[Gmash]

Desperate times call for desperate measures. I think it's a good thing. Lack of apps is one thing that's held WP back, and Android needs more competition, they are getting too cocky for my liking.

 

[mikedt]

I've still yet to see a Win Phone device in the wild.