Should I buy an android phone now or wait for a new release?

Q. I am seeking an android phone for verizon, but am aware that new software will be coming out soon which may require new hardware... Is it worth waiting a few months for new models to come out or are there any models worth buying right now?

A. Personally, I'd wait. The new software you are referring to is Android 2.3, codenamed Gingerbread. It is going to be geared towards the top-of-the-line smart phones and tablets.
The minimum hardware requirements for 2.3 devices will be a 1GHZ CPU, 512MB of RAM, and a 3.5” or higher display. Motorola announced back in July that they were going to be releasing a powerful 2GHZ smart phone late in 2010 (still nothing yet, and no carrier specified, although Verizon is a fair bet). I'm personally excited to see what other manufacturers like Samsung will have to show in 2011.
Another big reason to wait is because of the launch of Verizon's LTE ('4G') network, a supposed 10x speed increase over the current 3G. Currently, there are no LTE-capable phones. Anything you get now will lock you into 3G.

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How do you access internet connection to Android Phone?

Q. So I recently have this android phone:
http://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/Android_Phones/Normal_Screen_Android_Phones/Android_3.5_Inch_Phone__1GHz_Dual_SIM_White/
I have it already connected to wifi and it did say connected. I tried downloading a Whatsapp application and it took me 30 minutes to download it, now I'm trying to connect to it and it keeps failing,

I can go to google but when i try to search something it keeps loading but won't let me open the site i want to click.

Is there something I need to do first? Please help. Thanks!

I've done everything such as rebooting, reinstalling the app, checked the accounts and syncs,
Ive done that as well and it still not working, I tried testing it on my dad's cellphone and it's can't connect to the internet as well so it might be my internet connection?

A. Connect the internet then switch off you phone and after that switch on your phone.I hope your problem will be solve.

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Best mobile phone to buy under 8000rupees?

Q. Which is the best phone from NOKIA/SAMSUNG/LG priced under 8000 rupees? i'm going to buy a new phone for me...

A. you have choose a best range for a good (value for money) phone there are lots of choices in all brands but in these days samsung is a leading brand because of there android touch smart phones..samsung Galaxy Y [Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)], Galaxy pop[ Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)], Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670 [Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3] .....choice is yours..good luck.

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Help on NOKIA C5-03,, help plz?

Q. Guys, i want to buy C5-03 as it have good features, but do it also posess good quality of camera, sound and battery.
Pls also suggest me some other mobile of same price range (Rs. 8000-9000) have large touch screen and othes similar features in Nokia, lg or Samsung.

Pls also suggest me if there is any Android phone available in this range.


Thanks in advance

A. Lg android 3G and big tuch screen mobile LG OPTIMUS BLACK P970 rs.8999. I think it is the best for u....

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im going to thailand and im wondering how much a cheap iphone 4 would cost?

Q. im not looking to spend more than 100 aud

A. at the top level of jungceylon in patong phuket they are 26000 thai baht.
i was thinking maybe they would be cheaper in thailand but i found most apple products were generally about the same price as they are here in australia.
however if your interested in other brands you can get some great deals.
i bought a samsung galaxy mini running android for 5700 thai baht unlocked (about 170aud) and im not sure about now but 1 month ago this wasn't yet released in australia. its the best phone ive ever had. i also bought this laptop acer aspire for 20000 baht which is about 1/4 of what the equivelant would cost here in australia.
its good if you shop around but dont expect $100 iphone4's to be falling from the sky.
as somebody else mentioned, be weary of fakes. Some of those fakes look pretty original.

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Why are Finnish people so AWESOME and SMArt?

Q. I mean ... Linus Torvalds Created Linux which mac and Android runs off off.

Nokia made in Finland is kick ass despite of the fabric poor android OS dominance just last Q3 in 2012.

The Black Box and sauna?

If it was not for Linux alot of programs would have nnot been coded. Nokia would have never revolutionized the mobile industry..

Thus anndroid would not be here ..

Not to mention these kick butt Metal bands I hear from there .. that guy Alexi Laiho his guitaring is amazing and they act like regular people not snobby like America's Lars..

They with only 350.000 troops vs about 950.000 troops took down russia lol in winter war i mean are these guys that one country that is THE notable kick ass one but just not popular like in the STATES.
Nokia's just about dead.

The black box and sauna are not Finnish FAR FROM DEAD EVEN IF THEY WERE THEIR 20 YR REIGN IS STIL BETTER THAN THIS NEW BULLSHIT .

I haven't heard of any of those weird sounding bands OF COURSE YOU SOUND LIKE YOUR FROM AMERICA LIKE ME LOL DUMB ASS.

Russia's army is overrated from movies NAW NOT AT ALL OUR SHIT WAS OVERRATED! VEITNAM BITCH

In conclusion, Finland sucks. NOT BY FAR ITS OKAY LOL.
Black box and sauna are made in finland lol. dumbass
LOL that's why i like doing this Yaho answers! like the Awesome aussie ! Love you guys!

True but just like thanks to michael jackson and elvis many stars were born. hence nokia..

And the Aussie guy did it in the 50's but the fin did it earlier as i have seen on many other sources! Look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_recorder and then go straight to HISTORY.

Thanks alot though mate your smart!

A. It probably has a lot to do with their education system. Finnish children don't do their first year of school until they are seven years old. By this time they have a lot more maturity to deal with being away from home all day and handling the classroom situation. Statistically they have some of the highest achieving students in the world.

There are a few things I need to correct people on though:

* Linux is a clone of Unix. The Mac OS X family tree goes back first to NeXTstep and then to BSD, which is UNIX. Linux has had no influence on the development of OS X. Linux is different enough from UNIX that it cannot legally be called by that name.
* Android would not exist had Eric Schmidt, one of the heads of Google, not had first hand access to Apple's secret iPhone project while it was still in development because he was on the board of directors. Before this the Google Nexus phone looked just like a Blackberry.
* The Black Box flight recorder was invented in Australia.

edit: going by the wikipedia article on black box flight recorders you posted, the French have an earlier claim to its invention than the Fins. The type in use on all commercial aircraft today is the Australian one.

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What are some pros and cons of the iPhone and an Android phone?

Q. I'm still deciding what phone to get. I have Verizon and I keep hearing that Verizon is getting the iPhone in early 2011, but I also keep hearing that Android phones are way better than iPhones. For Android, I had my eye on the Droid X and the Samsung Fascinate. What are some pros and cons of each phone? Thanks! :D

A. The whole iphone to VZN is a rumor and has been since 2007.its almost 2011 and guess what???? no iphone

Android
Customize the phone how you want-such as live wallpapers, back grounds
Expandable memory
removable battery
More choices for features and phones and prices
Better processors out thats better than the iphone
No bluetooth transfers on the iphone with out being jail broken
Free google nav
Widgets
you can "facetime" aka video call ove 3g not liek the iphone having to be in a wifi spot for it to work

not tied to itunes like a dog to a tree

Oh and Steve jobs don't tell you what to do with HIS $800 iphone.

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Should I buy an android phone now or wait for a new release?

Q. I am seeking an android phone for verizon, but am aware that new software will be coming out soon which may require new hardware... Is it worth waiting a few months for new models to come out or are there any models worth buying right now?

A. Personally, I'd wait. The new software you are referring to is Android 2.3, codenamed Gingerbread. It is going to be geared towards the top-of-the-line smart phones and tablets.
The minimum hardware requirements for 2.3 devices will be a 1GHZ CPU, 512MB of RAM, and a 3.5” or higher display. Motorola announced back in July that they were going to be releasing a powerful 2GHZ smart phone late in 2010 (still nothing yet, and no carrier specified, although Verizon is a fair bet). I'm personally excited to see what other manufacturers like Samsung will have to show in 2011.
Another big reason to wait is because of the launch of Verizon's LTE ('4G') network, a supposed 10x speed increase over the current 3G. Currently, there are no LTE-capable phones. Anything you get now will lock you into 3G.

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What are the upsides and downsides of getting an android phone?

Q. I have been looking at android phones and I'm thinking about getting one. Also if anyone has their phone on a virgin mobile plan please tell me if it is even worth it.

A. Android phones are great to have and fun to use. Downsides- most have average battery lives, and some have horrible (like 5 hours) but you can find one with good battery life. Also, they are pretty fragile so you might need a case if you are prone to dropping things. But there are a lot of upsides. They look nice, perform fast, and have fun and useful apps.

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Why does the straight talk website say that one of their android phones wont work in my area?

Q. The straight Talk website says that the android phones wont work in my zip code but a bunch of their other cheaper phones will. Why is that? I have had 2 other straight talk phones and they work fine where Im at.

A. Straight Talk android phones operate exclusively on the Sprint network. If you don't have a Sprint network in your city, you will not be able to purchase the Android phones. The other phones run off of AT&T and Verizon networks.

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Using my iPhone in the US?

Q. OK Hi everyone, I'm going to the US in a few months on a vacation and I can't wait :) Write now, I live in Canada and I have my iPhone 4 and Android phone on a Canada-based plan. I need to be able to use my phone in the US

My service provider here (Koodo) says that I can buy a 30-day roaming package for $20. But I need to buy 2 of those for both the iPhone and the Android phone. You can choose if you want the package to have unlimited text in the US or 50 minutes. (Cost $40 for 2 phones)

Or I could choose to get 2 Prepaid SIM cards for my phones. I can either choose from AT&T or
T-Mobile, but it should't be on a longterm contract! (Cost of the SIM cards themselves $? + Cost for service $?)

My last resort is using my old Verizon phone I had when I lived in the US a few years ago. It's CDMA based, so I'm not sure if it will work again, but I'd rather use my current phone.

PLEASE HELP ME WITH THESE QUESTIONS:

1) Should I get the plan that Koodo offers?
a) If yes, then the 50 min or unlimited texting?

2) If not, should I get 2 SIM cards instead?
a) If yes, should I go with AT&T or T-Mobile?
b) How much will the SIM card itself cost?
c) How much does the plan cost?
d) Is this plan long term or prepaid? (I'm looking for no contracts)

3) If not any one of the ones above, should I try using my CDMA Verizon phone?
a) If so, will it work on Verizon's network?
b) Are there any reconnection fees?

4) Any other suggestions?

GUYS I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME + HELP
IT MEANS A LOT TO ME
SO THANK YOU SO MUCH!
AND THE BEST ANSWER WILL GET 10 POINTS ;)

A. 1. Get the Koodo plan. Our prepaid plans here in the US are expensive. Plus you also need to get your phones unlocked to be used on our carriers (your phones may be carrier locked to Koodo) and if they don't unlock it, you will have to pay a third party unlocker to do it. Most prepaid plans will give you a free SIM (AT&T) or really cheap (T-Mobile for a buck). T-Mobile will probably be the cheapest with the $30/month unlimited data and text, 100 minutes voice. You would have to order their SIM online and have it shipped to you (unsure if they will ship to Canada or you can get it shipped to where you are in the USA and pick it up then and activate it online).

Your Verizon will work but their prepaid plans are expensive, but offer great coverage and service.

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Have you tried the Blackberry Curve 8530?

Q. I was thinking about getting the Blackberry Curve 8530, but wanted some opinions about it first. I havent had a Blackberry before, so please don't compare and I want to stay with Koodo, so its the only one thats available.

A. Is the Blackberry the only smartphone available through your carrier? Personally I was (and no longer) impressed with Blackberry and think for the money you can get better. I would go with Android OS if you can. Once I got a phone with Android OS I was done with Blackberry. Just my opinion.

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What are the upsides and downsides of getting an android phone?

Q. I have been looking at android phones and I'm thinking about getting one. Also if anyone has their phone on a virgin mobile plan please tell me if it is even worth it.

A. Android phones are great to have and fun to use. Downsides- most have average battery lives, and some have horrible (like 5 hours) but you can find one with good battery life. Also, they are pretty fragile so you might need a case if you are prone to dropping things. But there are a lot of upsides. They look nice, perform fast, and have fun and useful apps.

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Why does the straight talk website say that one of their android phones wont work in my area?

Q. The straight Talk website says that the android phones wont work in my zip code but a bunch of their other cheaper phones will. Why is that? I have had 2 other straight talk phones and they work fine where Im at.

A. Straight Talk android phones operate exclusively on the Sprint network. If you don't have a Sprint network in your city, you will not be able to purchase the Android phones. The other phones run off of AT&T and Verizon networks.

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