Google Confirms No Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus One
It might seem like only yesterday you purchased your trusty Nexus One, but the truth of the matter is that your phone is getting a little bit long in the tooth.
One of the major perks of owning a Nexus-branded smartphone is that you get the Android updates before everyone else. However, it seems those first to jump on the Nexus bandwagon may not get the latest version of Android at all. The London Telegraph cites Google's Hugo Barra as saying that, while last year's Nexus S will get the update within a few weeks of the Galaxy Nexus launch, Nexus One users won't be so lucky.
"Owners of the first official Google phone, the Nexus One, will not be getting the upgrade, however," writes Matt Warman for the Telegraph. "Barra said the hardware was simply too old to run the new operating system."
That said, while Google may not officially release the Android 4.0/ICS update for the Nexus One, the developer community is another story entirely. There has already been some success in porting an early version of ICS to the Nexus One, so don't rule out an unofficial version just yet. As far as hardware goes, the Nexus One boasts a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 512MB of RAM, up to 32GB of removable storage, and a 5-megapixel with 2X digital zoom, autofocus, LED flash and 720p video.
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Well then I'm most likely screwed with my Galaxy S..
Well then I'm most likely screwed with my Galaxy S..
Not really... Samsung confirmed ICS for SGS2, don't give up yet. I call BS on the claims that "the hardware is too old". And then there's always the unofficial updates, like the article said.
You know, that's my biggest problem with smartphones. On PC, I can install any OS I want - XP runs fine on a 10-year-old PC and Win7 can be installed on a 7-year old laptop and have acceptable performance. On smartphones, I'm stuck with what the manufacturers decided for me... I don't see how a 1GHz CPU is "too old" for ICS. Asus confirmed ICS for Transformer and it's not dual-core, IIRC.
The Galaxy S II is a MUCH more powerful phone compared to the Galaxy S though so it makes sense. The original galaxy however doesn't even have Android 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 where I live (Official not unofficial).
Any updates to the Galaxy S Plus?
It is as fast as Galaxy S2 IMO. I have had them side by side for day to day tasks and they both perform in same way. Games, 3D etc is different story but I need phone for 2D mostly anyway.
Basically, if you want to install any Android OS you want... head to xda.
I'm more annoyed that the optimus 2x won't be getting ICS. I JUST sold my desire Z to get a dual core phone, and now i feel like i've invested in a dead end.
painful.
What an absolute joke of an OS making you have to buy a new phone every year to stay current, LOL. As soon as any real competitor to Apple springs up, Android is going back to being a niche product.
Again, LOL. What a FAILURE.
What an absolute joke of an OS making you have to buy a new phone every year to stay current, LOL. As soon as any real competitor to Apple springs up, Android is going back to being a niche product.Again, LOL. What a FAILURE.
This may be the mentality for Apple morons who have to have everything done automatically, but anyone with half an amount of sense (most Android users) will probably either root their phone or have someone do it.
Plus the Nexus 1 hardware looks good enough to handle it, so it is just a matter of the dev community (the real geeky driver writers and such) supporting it. Just time is all.
What an absolute joke of an OS making you have to buy a new phone every year to stay current, LOL. As soon as any real competitor to Apple springs up, Android is going back to being a niche product.Again, LOL. What a FAILURE.
How's Siri working on your 3gs? or 4 for that matter? Maybe you should be quiet while the big boys are talking.
How's Siri working on your 3gs? or 4 for that matter? Maybe you should be quiet while the big boys are talking.
Wow, you got me there! I can't use a niche program; guess that means none of the other improvements in the new OS work either...
...oh wait, that's right, they do!
And you're right, you can root the phone when the amateur community provides a solution, but the general consumer (and most people) don't want to fiddle with a device they rely on; that's a hobbyist / nerd niche only.
How's Siri working on your 3gs? or 4 for that matter? Maybe you should be quiet while the big boys are talking.
How's Siri working on your Android? I don't have to specify which model?
That's right, you don't have it, full stop, even on brand new phones.
This may be the mentality for Apple morons who have to have everything done automatically, but anyone with half an amount of sense (most Android users) will probably either root their phone or have someone do it.Plus the Nexus 1 hardware looks good enough to handle it, so it is just a matter of the dev community (the real geeky driver writers and such) supporting it. Just time is all.
Root my phone to get an OS update?!?!? yep. and I have to rebuild my car engine every time I go to the store. And recalibrate the coolant pump every time I open the fridge. Yep fun being a droid head.
Root my phone to get an OS update?!?!? yep. and I have to rebuild my car engine every time I go to the store. And recalibrate the coolant pump every time I open the fridge. Yep fun being a droid head.
And this for a phone that is not even off contract yet for folks who own it!! Its not even 2 years old.
How's Siri working on your Android? I don't have to specify which model?That's right, you don't have it, full stop, even on brand new phones.
It's called Vlingo, and it works just as good as Siri, if not better.
I don't see how a 1GHz CPU is "too old" for ICS. Asus confirmed ICS for Transformer and it's not dual-core, IIRC.
Wait, my Transformer only has 1 core? Who stole the other one? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Transformer has a Tegra 2 dual core processor.
And guess what? iPhone users can use Vlingo too, everybody wins! Now can we get off the subject of Apple? This is about Google's Nexus One and ICS, not Apple and Siri. If you want to talk about Apple and Siri, please go here: http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 56-10.html
I'm sick of flame wars on unrelated articles, grow up people.
It's called Vlingo, and it works just as good as Siri, if not better.
1 - Vlingo also works on iPhone 3, 3G, 4, and 4S
2 - It's not even remotely comparable, it's AWFUL in comparison. Do a bit of research.
How's Siri working on your Android? I don't have to specify which model?That's right, you don't have it, full stop, even on brand new phones.
It's called voice search by google... it's been available on android phones for the last 2 years...
Wow, you got me there! I can't use a niche program; guess that means none of the other improvements in the new OS work either......oh wait, that's right, they do!And you're right, you can root the phone when the amateur community provides a solution, but the general consumer (and most people) don't want to fiddle with a device they rely on; that's a hobbyist / nerd niche only.
Oh, so if you don't have it on your phone it's considered a niche program or thing to do... So the entire idea behind releasing the new 4S was for a niche program? sounds like millions of people just got hoodwinked.
Oh, so if you don't have it on your phone it's considered a niche program or thing to do... So the entire idea behind releasing the new 4S was for a niche program? sounds like millions of people just got hoodwinked.
I think the point you should remember, is, you don't have it on your Android. Whether it's niche or not.
Going back on topic, the 3GS does receive all the other updates which iOS 5 offers. The Nexus One does not get the latest update, ICS - and it's a much younger phone.
Try and twist it any way you want, but the bottom line is this is awful customer service from Google/HTC. People buying this phone as little as 7 months ago on a 2 year contract have every right to be annoyed they can't have the latest software.
It's called voice search by google... it's been available on android phones for the last 2 years...
This isn't remotely comparable to Siri.
Wait, my Transformer only has 1 core? Who stole the other one? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Transformer has a Tegra 2 dual core processor.
Actually im runing both Iris, Vlingo and Voice Actions, Voice actions is the best by far because the progam "learns" and you can change the name of the bot and out yourself a nickname a bit creepy but useful for friends who don't want to hear the bot talking to them with my name.
On topic: it's funny how you can have the fastes phone wth android but it will be limited officially by the manufacturer, im running 2.3.7 on my Lg GT 540 and damn it runs fast...and its 1/9 of the power of the Nexus One...i can bet Mur4ik's from 4pda.ru will releas ICS for my old phone.
Siri vs Voice Actions
http://gigaom.com/mobile/speech-sm [...] e-actions/
Quote:
'That’s pretty much the end for Google Voice Actions, which requires users to memorize the exact commands much like Microsoft’s Voice Command for Windows Mobile did back in its 2003 debut. It’s not difficult to do so, and the functionality is certainly useful. However, Siri can do even more and provides intelligence that Android doesn’t yet match. Compare the above video demo of Google’s solution with this introduction to Siri that Apple created; you’ll immediately notice that Siri isn’t simply a voice command system. Instead, it’s a semi-intelligent interactive assistant'
This isn't remotely comparable to Siri.
On the contrary, Vlingo does everything I need. From getting GPS navigation to sending texts, making phone calls, launching apps, buy movie tickets, get a taxi if my car breaks down, get google search results by asking questions, etc. I don't need to ask my phone the meaning of life or whether or not it would marry me. I have a fiance for that. Sure, I could ask Siri for the weather, but my phone's weather widget does the same thing, and I don't even have to ask it, it tracks my location automatically and cycles between preset locations. I may have to manually add a new location, but how often do I need that at a time when I can't simply tap my keypad and put in a zip code?
Will Siri eventually surpass Vlingo in terms of features? It may have already done so, but if not it most likely will as soon as it's out of beta. But Vlingo does everything I need and more with no issues for the past several months. Now tell me why it's no good? The nice thing is now you have a choice and can pick whichever you want. Sadly for Vlingo, it's time on iPhone may be limited, as Apple doesn't take kindly to apps that mimic the same features it provides, and they may take Vlingo off the market if changes aren't made.
How's Siri working on your Android? I don't have to specify which model?That's right, you don't have it, full stop, even on brand new phones.
You are proving a point that Apple realizes that their sheep are morons and that they need an assistant.
On the contrary, Vlingo does everything I need. From getting GPS navigation to sending texts, making phone calls, launching apps, buy movie tickets, get a taxi if my car breaks down, get google search results by asking questions, etc. I don't need to ask my phone the meaning of life or whether or not it would marry me. I have a fiance for that. Sure, I could ask Siri for the weather, but my phone's weather widget does the same thing, and I don't even have to ask it, it tracks my location automatically and cycles between preset locations. I may have to manually add a new location, but how often do I need that at a time when I can't simply tap my keypad and put in a zip code?Will Siri eventually surpass Vlingo in terms of features? It may have already done so, but if not it most likely will as soon as it's out of beta. But Vlingo does everything I need and more with no issues for the past several months. Now tell me why it's no good? The nice thing is now you have a choice and can pick whichever you want. Sadly for Vlingo, it's time on iPhone may be limited, as Apple doesn't take kindly to apps that mimic the same features it provides, and they may take Vlingo off the market if changes aren't made.
Whether you 'need' something, in your personal little world, means nothing.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-pho [...] lingo/6780
Quote:
'Summary: Siri is the talk of the town at the moment and here you can see how it compares to other platforms and a cross platform service. Siri still beats them all handily.'
'Siri beats all the others with the conversational nature of the utility that helps refine actions and make your life easier. Some of what Siri does actually helps ease my concern with a smaller display on the iPhone 4S compared to the Android and Windows Phone 7 big 4.3 inch devices. All of these services require data connections to perform so that is an inherent weakness with these voice recognition and assistant programs.
People who have not tried Siri really cannot understand the power and capability of it.'
Whether you want better or not, Siri is.
This isn't remotely comparable to Siri.
Since Apple flock like to say that everybody copies Apple...how is that notification area working out for you? How about Twitter integration? Darn, that is two already.
Siri vs Voice Actionshttp://gigaom.com/mobile/speech-sm [...] e-actions/Quote:'That’s pretty much the end for Google Voice Actions, which requires users to memorize the exact commands much like Microsoft’s Voice Command for Windows Mobile did back in its 2003 debut. It’s not difficult to do so, and the functionality is certainly useful. However, Siri can do even more and provides intelligence that Android doesn’t yet match. Compare the above video demo of Google’s solution with this introduction to Siri that Apple created; you’ll immediately notice that Siri isn’t simply a voice command system. Instead, it’s a semi-intelligent interactive assistant'
Thats Google Voice Actions this is the Voice Actions i meant: Jeannie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRk-fdiqqSA
Pretty good for the Russian accent of the guy having in mind the problems that i see in kotaku with japanese accent
You are proving a point that Apple realizes that their sheep are morons and that they need an assistant.
Yeah, OK, that really makes sense given the Android fan's desperate attempts to claim they have an equivalent.
And by the way, if you ever make it, in life, you know, with a job and stuff? You'll probably need an assistant.
Thats Google Voice Actions this is the Voice Actions i meant: Jeanniehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRk-fdiqqSAPretty good for the Russian accent of the guy having in mind the problems that i see in kotaku with japanese accent
http://lifehacker.com/5853814/jean [...] n-with-you
Quote
'Jeannie obviously isn't at the same level of complexity as Siri is on the iPhone, but the app is a big step in the right direction. It's definitely missing some of the features of previously mentioned Siri-like apps for Android like Vlingo, but it's worth a try if you're looking for a mostly-hands-off app to interact with.'
Whether you 'need' something, in your personal little world, means nothing.http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-pho [...] lingo/6780Quote:'Summary: Siri is the talk of the town at the moment and here you can see how it compares to other platforms and a cross platform service. Siri still beats them all handily.''Siri beats all the others with the conversational nature of the utility that helps refine actions and make your life easier. Some of what Siri does actually helps ease my concern with a smaller display on the iPhone 4S compared to the Android and Windows Phone 7 big 4.3 inch devices. All of these services require data connections to perform so that is an inherent weakness with these voice recognition and assistant programs.People who have not tried Siri really cannot understand the power and capability of it.'Whether you want better or not, Siri is.
I don't get it. The person you quoted talked about a competitive product and you responded that because it does what he needs "means nothing" and you continue to justify that Siri is better. That really strikes me as odd but it truly does go along with Apple loyalists and their mentality. It doesn't matter that another product exists and actually works for people...it is that Apple is always the best no matter what and everybody is just copying Apple. It really is quite entertaining to see and read...