Essential Official Android Thread

[Rohiggidy]

gah damn u right breh, imma go do dat shyt right now. Any more important info I should know??

If you can wait. Wait for the new flagship they are dropping in 100 days on all carriers. My pick would be the Nexus 5. dont sign any contracts

 

[Rohiggidy]

Samsung Galaxy S5 leaks suggest 2K and 1080p display options

 

[Rohiggidy]

New mid-range Sony smartphone leaked Sony's Xperia G

 

[Rohiggidy]

 

[Rohiggidy]

Explained: Samsung’s implementation of the fingerprint sensor on the upcoming Galaxy S5

Yes, you heard it right folks! Today, we are finally confirming that Samsung’s upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S5, will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor, and not only that but we will also be explaining exactly how Samsung implemented it and what it’s planning to use it for. Huge kudos to our insiders who sent us a plethora of information regarding the Galaxy S5 last week.

Recently, most of the rumours pointed towards the fingerprint sensor being built into the actual display but that’s not the case, because Samsung has implemented the sensor into the Galaxy S5’s home button. Oh, we would also like to confirm that Samsung hasn’t opted for on-screen buttons and is still using physical buttons, like it has been using in the past on all of its flagship devices. The sensor itself works in a swipe manner, which means that you would need to swipe the entire pad of your finger, from base to tip, across the home key to register your fingerprint properly. Also, you would need to keep your finger flat against the home key and swipe at a moderate speed or else it won’t recognise your fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor is sensitive to moisture, as well. So, don’t try to use it with wet fingers because it will, literally, give you an error and tell you to dry your fingers first.

Samsung has implemented the use of fingerprint scanning throughout the operating system. You can register a total of 8 fingerprints and assign each fingerprint a different task or use it as an app shortcut, but at least 1 fingerprint must be used to unlock the device. A new Personal Folder and Private Mode has been developed by Samsung, where you will be able to hide personal apps, widgets, and content you want to keep private. To open and close your Personal Folder and Private Mode, you would need to swipe your registered finger over the home key after tapping on the home key, or you could simply use a different security method, like pattern unlock or security PIN. You will be able to verify your Samsung account using your fingerprint and will also be able to sign into different websites, without needing to enter your username or password ever again.

A few other OEMs, like Apple and HTC, have already implemented fingerprint sensors into their devices but none of their mobile devices use the sensor to its full potential, or like how Samsung is using in its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5. We at SamMobile have decided not to post any visuals because we want to keep a few surprises for Samsung to reveal at the Samsung UNPACKED 2014 event in Barcelona.

Update: We forgot to mention, the Galaxy S5 will show real-time image of your fingerprint on the display as you swipe your finger over the sensor.

 

[DamonDashsRocAFellaChain]

The LG G Pad GPE I ordered should be arriving today, can't wait

 

[R=G]

its the worse flagship bro. shyt lag do your rescue and buy the best phone not the most hyped phone. Why in the world would you buy a gs4 over a g2, nexus 5, moto x and htc one

Lol@Nexus 5 and Moto X...

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Why do you even take that clown serious. He constantly posts false information and when asked to provide a source he disappears.

 

[Rohiggidy]

Lol@Nexus 5 and Moto X...

2 best phone out

 

[R=G]

2 best phone out

Nexus 5 isnt better than S4 and u couldn't pay me to rock a Moto x.

 

[ProfessionallyTrill]

The Galaxy S5 16 MP camera aint worth skipping past the S4's 13 MP so Im getting the S4 when the S5 comes out for the price drop.

I have the worst phone on T-Mobile so it will feel regardless

 

[PimpHandStrong]

The LG G Pad GPE I ordered should be arriving today, can't wait

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834325005

LG G Pad (non GPE) $249 shipped

 

[ProfessionallyTrill]

fukk you doing with an old ass phone and about to buy a garbage phone. The gs4 was the worse android flagship device of last year

So you're saying don't cop the S4 even tho its bout to be discounted like crazy once the S5 drops?

 

[The Fukin Prophecy]

sorry breh my upgrade just popped up. Whats wrong with the S4, plus that S5 on its way.

Nothing is wrong with the S4...

Had it since launch and couldn't be happier...Fast and smooth as butter but I should note my shyt is rooted and running the Google Edition kitkat ROM...My only complaint has been the speaker, its too weak for me...

 

[Rohiggidy]

Nothing is wrong with the S4...

Had it since launch and couldn't be happier...Fast and smooth as butter but I should note my shyt is rooted and running the Google Edition kitkat ROM...My only complaint has been the speaker, its too weak for me...

FOH The shyt lag