I never had a problem with the design of iOS 7, but the very first version of iOS 7 was a bit heavy and sluggish. I noticed that right away after I installed it on my devices.
I forget which update fixed it, but it's now smooth again and fast, so I have no problems with iOS 7, and it doesn't really matter anyway, because soon we will all be on iOS 8.
The biggest news from skimming the Verge seems to be the new ART runtime, meaning the clunky Dalvik VM is gone and Android is now 64bit. Also security patches are now pushed via Play instead of fragmented OS updates (if you ever get them) so that's a good thing for those stuck over there.
I was just about to post the same observation. That does seem to be very big news indeed. ART is supposed to be over 2x as fast as Dalvik so all the old jibes about Android being slow may not longer apply. They also introduced some new graphics architecture that appears to be similar to Metal that Apple introduced to allow far more intense gaming. This could possibly be the biggest update to Android.
So what current Android phones can upgrade to this?
They haven't announced that yet. It also depends on how much stuff they're going to push out as Play Services updates (which will reach 93% of devices), or as updates to the individual apps (which will reach anyone who has the old app installed).
I would hardly consider lutefisk a candy (some call it a treat but I think they hang with the same folx that love tripe, menudo...). ???? You must be a Scandahoovian¡
I was just about to post the same observation. That does seem to be very big news indeed. ART is supposed to be over 2x as fast as Dalvik so all the old jibes about Android being slow may not longer apply. They also introduced some new graphics architecture that appears to be similar to Metal that Apple introduced to allow far more intense gaming. This could possibly be the biggest update to Android.
I find it interesting that everyone is working on low-level APIs, and not just on mobile devices - AMD did the same thing with their Mantle architecture. Seems to be a new direction that all graphics APIs are taking.
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Its the only place they can wear them without getting beaten up.
Can someone please explain to me just what the **** these people are doing with Google Glass on their faces while watching the keynote, besides making some sort of douchebag statement? The thing can't even record a clip beyond a few seconds, so its not like theyre recording the keynote. I have no problem with devices like Google Glass when they have a real benefit to the user in that specific situation. But Glass evangelists are insistent on basically wearing them ALL THE TIME, for no fucking reason whatsoever.
Can someone please explain to me just what the **** these people are doing with Google Glass on their faces while watching the keynote, besides making some sort of douchebag statement? The thing can't even record a clip beyond a few seconds, so its not like theyre recording the keynote. I have no problem with devices like Google Glass when they have a real benefit to the user in that specific situation. But Glass evangelists are insistent on basically wearing them ALL THE TIME, for no fucking reason whatsoever.
... and can you imagine anyone of them saying, "Hey there... would you like an Android Lollipop?"..... :no:
The in-keynote protests were interesting: people yelling and shouting over the presenters before being ejected. I've never seen that before.
They also had quite a few technical failures during their demonstrations, at least five that I recall. I always feel for people whenever those happen.
Did anybody pick up Eric Schmidt being introduced but it wasn't him? What happened there?
This presentation seemed awfully similar after watching Apple keynotes: UI animations, 64 bit, androidauto, android wear (watches), android TV, health, coding language improvements, and android in the home.
Comes after K. You know, Lemon Merengue, Lemon Drop. L…
Not too many candies that start with L that don’t end in -emon, huh.
Lime Demon!
Ha!
Oh, no.... wait...
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Originally Posted by Apple ][
So they decided to drop the candy theme, and just call it L instead?
I don't know of any candy called 'L'.
They haven't officially 'named' it yet.... Kind of like everyone thought 'K' was going to be Key Lime Pie. 'Kit Kat' was a surprise because it is branded. That frees them up to do things like 'Lifesaver'
The in-keynote protests were interesting: people yelling and shouting over the presenters before being ejected. I've never seen that before.
This presentation seemed awfully similar after watching Apple keynotes
And it wasn't even Google specific. Something about computers killing people.
Well that's because both keynotes heavily focused on the developer side of things. Which is a good thing.
Something also not mentioned here is one of the presence aware unlock features. They shortly mentioned voice as one of the possible detection methods. They didn't go into detail but I'm curious how that would work.
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And people hate on iOS 7?
I never had a problem with the design of iOS 7, but the very first version of iOS 7 was a bit heavy and sluggish. I noticed that right away after I installed it on my devices.
I forget which update fixed it, but it's now smooth again and fast, so I have no problems with iOS 7, and it doesn't really matter anyway, because soon we will all be on iOS 8.
The biggest news from skimming the Verge seems to be the new ART runtime, meaning the clunky Dalvik VM is gone and Android is now 64bit. Also security patches are now pushed via Play instead of fragmented OS updates (if you ever get them) so that's a good thing for those stuck over there.
I was just about to post the same observation. That does seem to be very big news indeed. ART is supposed to be over 2x as fast as Dalvik so all the old jibes about Android being slow may not longer apply. They also introduced some new graphics architecture that appears to be similar to Metal that Apple introduced to allow far more intense gaming. This could possibly be the biggest update to Android.
So what current Android phones can upgrade to this?
They haven't announced that yet. It also depends on how much stuff they're going to push out as Play Services updates (which will reach 93% of devices), or as updates to the individual apps (which will reach anyone who has the old app installed).
Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
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Lutefisk.
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I would hardly consider lutefisk a candy (some call it a treat but I think they hang with the same folx that love tripe, menudo...). ???? You must be a Scandahoovian¡
I was just about to post the same observation. That does seem to be very big news indeed. ART is supposed to be over 2x as fast as Dalvik so all the old jibes about Android being slow may not longer apply. They also introduced some new graphics architecture that appears to be similar to Metal that Apple introduced to allow far more intense gaming. This could possibly be the biggest update to Android.
I find it interesting that everyone is working on low-level APIs, and not just on mobile devices - AMD did the same thing with their Mantle architecture. Seems to be a new direction that all graphics APIs are taking.
It reminds you iOS 7 because it is iOS 7
Wow, look at all of those geeks and perverts in that one picture, sitting there wearing Google Glass on their faces.
" src="http://forums-files.appleinsider.com/images/smilies//lol.gif" />
Its the only place they can wear them without getting beaten up.
Can someone please explain to me just what the **** these people are doing with Google Glass on their faces while watching the keynote, besides making some sort of douchebag statement? The thing can't even record a clip beyond a few seconds, so its not like theyre recording the keynote. I have no problem with devices like Google Glass when they have a real benefit to the user in that specific situation. But Glass evangelists are insistent on basically wearing them ALL THE TIME, for no fucking reason whatsoever.
Oh sweet, Android Insider has full coverage of Google I/O 2014. *Also see Google ads plastered all over the AI home page*
I was going to write the same thing... but also add that Lollipop is too "pedo" and Lalapalooza would be just plain... fitting?....:p
Again... too "pedobear" these days.
... and can you imagine anyone of them saying, "Hey there... would you like an Android Lollipop?"..... :no:
They also had quite a few technical failures during their demonstrations, at least five that I recall. I always feel for people whenever those happen.
Did anybody pick up Eric Schmidt being introduced but it wasn't him? What happened there?
This presentation seemed awfully similar after watching Apple keynotes: UI animations, 64 bit, androidauto, android wear (watches), android TV, health, coding language improvements, and android in the home.
Right at that moment they were looking at the first protester disturbance - a woman.
Comes after K. You know, Lemon Merengue, Lemon Drop. L…
Not too many candies that start with L that don’t end in -emon, huh.
Lime Demon!
Ha!
Oh, no.... wait...
So they decided to drop the candy theme, and just call it L instead?
I don't know of any candy called 'L'.
They haven't officially 'named' it yet.... Kind of like everyone thought 'K' was going to be Key Lime Pie. 'Kit Kat' was a surprise because it is branded. That frees them up to do things like 'Lifesaver'
Well that's because both keynotes heavily focused on the developer side of things. Which is a good thing.
Something also not mentioned here is one of the presence aware unlock features. They shortly mentioned voice as one of the possible detection methods. They didn't go into detail but I'm curious how that would work.
Seeing eight technologies demonstrated that were demonstrated in another technology keynote almost a month ago earlier is a 'good thing'?
How so?