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Deenajean wrote:

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Let’s leave the fact that we’re all Android device owners for a while.

Which, in your opinion, is a better operative system for either phones or tablets – Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android? Why? Is it the price, user interface, device manufacturers, ability to root/jailbreak, etc. that made you pick either OS?

I have an Android, but I’m convinced that IOS are better! Apple thinks, lives, and breathes innovation. I believe that things will only get better with them..

Well, that really sounds like something an Apple fanboy would say. Some of they take the “innovation” stuff too seriously; Apple hasn’t done anything good for iPhones ever since Steve Jobs passed away.

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Loading .apk files that way is illegal. Sure, some may say they install free apps that way because they can’t get there elsewhere, but the truth is, most people do this to avoid paying for the app. I don’t want to get into the whole piracy debate, it’s up to each person to either do this or not.

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I like Steamy Window. It makes an illusion that your screen is steamed and you can clean it with you fingers. It’s fun!

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Depends on what kind of problem you’re facing. An Android device is no different than other device when you say you need it “repaired”; some things you can do it yourself, and some other things have to be done by a specialist.

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Jelly Beans is missing in that graph; I haven’t used it, but I’ve read reviews and most said it works pretty good on both tablets and phones.

Personally, Gingerbread is my favorite. Stable and easier to use than other versions.

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Alex19 wrote:

I recommend to avoid using task manager programs that kill your battery and of course, reduce the brightness of your screen and your battery will definitely last longer. If you really want to try an app I recommend Juice Defender. It seems to help the battery life a little bit.

Most developers and experts do not recommend task killers at all.

http://www.howtogeek.com/127388/htg-explains-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-task-killer-on-android/

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Android can intelligently manage processes on its own – it doesn’t need a task killer.

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Android isn’t Windows and doesn’t manage processes like Windows does. Unlike on Windows, where there’s an obvious way to close applications, there’s no obvious way to “close” an Android application. This is by design and isn’t a problem. When you leave an Android app, going back to your home screen or switching to another app, the app stays “running” in the background. In most cases, the app will be paused in the background, taking up no CPU or network resources. Some apps will continue using CPU and network resources in the background, of course – for example, music players, file-downloading programs, or apps that sync in the background.

When you go back to an app you were recently using, Android “unpauses” that app and you resume where you left off. This is fast because the app is still stored in your RAM and ready to be used again.

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Proponents of task killers notice that Android is using a lot of RAM – in fact, Android stores a lot of apps in its memory, filling up the RAM! However, that isn’t a bad thing. Apps stored in your RAM can be quickly switched to without Android having to load them from its slower storage.

Empty RAM is useless. Full RAM is RAM that is being put to good use for caching apps. If Android needs more memory, it will force-quit an app that you haven’t used in a while – this all happens automatically, without installing any task killers.

Task killers think they know better than Android. They run in the background, automatically quitting apps and removing them from Android’s memory. They may also allow you to force-quit apps on your own, but you shouldn’t have to do this.

Task killers aren’t just useless – they can reduce performance. If a task killer removes an app from your RAM and you open that app again, the app will be slower to load as Android is forced to load it from your device’s storage. This will also use more battery power than if you just left the app in your RAM in the first place. Some apps will automatically restart after the task killer quits them, using more CPU and battery resources.

Whether RAM is empty or full, it takes the same amount of battery power – decreasing the amount of apps stored in RAM won’t improve your battery power or offer more CPU cycles.

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The only downside is losing the warranty, as @vida_llevares mentioned… but I read there are ways to virtually delete any signs of your device being rooted (I think this goes further than just unrooting) so that whatever company you bought it from doesn’t realize the device had been rooted.

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Virtua Tennis? I remember when I played that game! It was really cool, I’ll have a look in the Play Store.

The one I’ve been using for a while is a Table Tennis one (I don’t recall the name, but they’re all similar). They’re great in touchscreen devices.

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vida_llevares wrote:

i think this is cooler. and much more flexible.

Alright, you win!

Where can I get one of those? I could really use one for my tablet. The plunger stand isn’t strong enough.

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Winamp Pro. Simply the best! It has one of the best equalizers ever. I’ve managed to customize mine to get exactly the sound I want!

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I don’t think I’d buy one of these. Can’t you achieve the same results with a tablet connected through the HDMI port?

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Is it really effective to put your phone’s battery in the fridge? Who would have thought!

My tablet doesn’t have a battery that lasts too long, so I make sure to always turn off Wi-Fi. For my phone, I also disable Bluetooth and GPS and turn the brightness to the minimum.

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I agree with everyone above, Android is quite user-friendly. You always can upgrade or downgrade firmware and/or choose a different ROM depending on what you’re looking for. I’ve found Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) to be the most user-friendly of all, but all versions are quite easy to use

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Memento_Mori wrote:

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I’ve only bought a cheap watch from them, I think. It took just as long as items from other stores have. Chinese stores have decent shipping times (2-3 days most of the times). You have to make sure to always go for Registered Airmail though; don’t be fooled by the whole “free shipping” thing. Registered Airmail includes a tracking number, which acts as some kind of insurance for your order.

As for items being broken… happened to me too. This watch I bought stopped working about 2 months after I got it. It was about $4 though so I can’t complain. Still, I agree I wouldn’t trust this store when buying something expensive like a tablet. If they can’t sell decent small gadgets, they can’t sell real stuff

I’ve always used the free shipping option. Granted it takes longer but sometimes its just too expensive. I’ve almost never had an issue with the delivery, and the 2 times I did, I had not trouble getting a full refund.

The most I’ve paid for a tracking number in a Chinese store was $4, but that was in a store where shipping varied depending on the order’s total weight. TinyDeal charges about $1.80 for a tracking number, if my memory doesn’t fail.

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I’ve only bought a cheap watch from them, I think. It took just as long as items from other stores have. Chinese stores have decent shipping times (2-3 days most of the times). You have to make sure to always go for Registered Airmail though; don’t be fooled by the whole “free shipping” thing. Registered Airmail includes a tracking number, which acts as some kind of insurance for your order.

As for items being broken… happened to me too. This watch I bought stopped working about 2 months after I got it. It was about $4 though so I can’t complain. Still, I agree I wouldn’t trust this store when buying something expensive like a tablet. If they can’t sell decent small gadgets, they can’t sell real stuff

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