First post from my new phone

cnbcwatcher · 19-12-2012, 11:58

Finally got an Android phon

e! Its the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I love it

Rich_L · 19-12-2012, 12:29

It's faulty by the looks of it - it has inserted smiley faces in the middle of a word...

JOKE.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 19-12-2012, 14:35

I have the same phone

cnbcwatcher · 19-12-2012, 15:39

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Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

I have the same phone

It's great isn't it? It plays Angry Birds really well

Any good games you recommend?

chenks · 19-12-2012, 15:46

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Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

It's great isn't it? It plays Angry Birds really well

Any good games you recommend?

was that the main criteria for purchasing the phone? angry bird compatibility ?

fruit ninja is good for a quick play.
bejeweled is also good.

Gormond · 19-12-2012, 16:22

Been playing strike fleet omega, seems pretty good.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 19-12-2012, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

It's great isn't it? It plays Angry Birds really well

Any good games you recommend?

Fruit Ninja and Bejeweled as said but also Where my water? Word with friends, draw something are pretty fun

I play Angry Birds Star Wars it's more fun

Gormond · 19-12-2012, 16:26

Cut the rope is also pretty good.

cnbcwatcher · 19-12-2012, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenks

was that the main criteria for purchasing the phone? angry bird compatibility ?

fruit ninja is good for a quick play.
bejeweled is also good.

No but it is important

I love Bejewled! I hear there's a good game called Zombie Birds. Anyone played it? What about Temple Run? Is there an Android version?

grumpyoldbat · 19-12-2012, 17:08

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Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

No but it is important

I love Bejewled! I hear there's a good game called Zombie Birds. Anyone played it? What about Temple Run? Is there an Android version?

Yes, Temple Run is out for Android too. For a quick daily free Mahjong game, I got Mahjong Of The Day. Looks nice and you get a new puzzle to play every day free.

cnbcwatcher · 20-12-2012, 00:32

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Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

Yes, Temple Run is out for Android too. For a quick daily free Mahjong game, I got Mahjong Of The Day. Looks nice and you get a new puzzle to play every day free.

I'll look for it. One thing I notice is that apps which are pay on iOS (such as the Angry Birds games) are free on Android. I've another question - does the USB cable that comes with the phone charge it if plugged into your Mac or PC?

Gormond · 20-12-2012, 00:35

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Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

I'll look for it. One thing I notice is that apps which are pay on iOS (such as the Angry Birds games) are free on Android. I've another question - does the USB cable that comes with the phone charge it if plugged into your Mac or PC?

Many are more expensive on android though, for example I can get Fifa 13 on iOS ATM for 69p.

Yeah the cable will work fine in the PC.

psionic · 20-12-2012, 00:35

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Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

I'll look for it. One thing I notice is that apps which are pay on iOS (such as the Angry Birds games) are free on Android. I've another question - does the USB cable that comes with the phone charge it if plugged into your Mac or PC?

Yes it will charge from a computer.

Zack06 · 20-12-2012, 00:56

Get Jetpack Joyride...I love that game....most of the apps on Android are free.

cnbcwatcher · 20-12-2012, 10:03

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Originally Posted by psionic

Yes it will charge from a computer.

Even a Mac?

psionic · 20-12-2012, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

Even a Mac?

Yep no problem, if you just want to charge the phone.

SkipTracer · 20-12-2012, 10:33

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Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

Even a Mac?

If you use a MAC I recommend the utility app “Rain Alarm” as you can see when it’s going to rain in real time so you can leave your MAC at home when not required.

cnbcwatcher · 20-12-2012, 10:42

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Originally Posted by SkipTracer

If you use a MAC I recommend the utility app “Rain Alarm” as you can see when it’s going to rain in real time so you can leave your MAC at home when not required.

Is that a real app?

I nearly always have one of my Macs handy when I go out, usually my Air as it's so small and light.

SkipTracer · 20-12-2012, 21:35

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Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

Is that a real app?

I nearly always have one of my Macs handy when I go out, usually my Air as it's so small and light.

Yes its real, the OH uses it all the time on laundry day.

jabbamk1 · 20-12-2012, 22:02

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Originally Posted by SkipTracer

Yes its real, the OH uses it all the time on laundry day.

Im not sure if cnbcwatched actually got your joke. Good one btw

cnbcwatcher · 20-12-2012, 22:23

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Originally Posted by SkipTracer

Yes its real, the OH uses it all the time on laundry day.

I'll go and look for it

SkipTracer · 21-12-2012, 10:34

Yes that is a joke with the link between MAC and the Rain-Alarm app but joking besides the rain app I find very useful. The OH use to be gob smacked when I use to tell her to get the washing in because its going to rain in 30 minutes on a cloudless day and sure enough 9 times out of 10 it did.

In the end I had to tell her that I was a fraud and not a real medicine come rainman.

TheBigM · 21-12-2012, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

Finally got an Android phon

e! Its the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I love it

Since you're all Mac, surprised you didn't go iPhone to enjoy the iCloud benefits.

cnbcwatcher · 21-12-2012, 12:30

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Originally Posted by TheBigM

Since you're all Mac, surprised you didn't go iPhone to enjoy the iCloud benefits.

Cost was the main reason. iPhones are very expensive and I think u only get them on contract?

I dont use iCloud as it wouldn't work with my Macbook Pro running OSX 10.6.

chenks · 21-12-2012, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

Cost was the main reason. iPhones are very expensive and I think u only get them on contract?

I dont use iCloud as it wouldn't work with my Macbook Pro running OSX 10.6.

you can walk into the apple store and buy a 4, 4S or 5 sim-free.

19-12-2012, 11:58	#1
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	First post from my new phone Finally got an Android phone! Its the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I love it

21-12-2012, 12:01	#23
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher Finally got an Android phone! Its the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I love it Since you're all Mac, surprised you didn't go iPhone to enjoy the iCloud benefits.

19-12-2012, 12:29	#2
Rich_L Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,653	It's faulty by the looks of it - it has inserted smiley faces in the middle of a word... JOKE.

19-12-2012, 14:35	#3
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	I have the same phone

19-12-2012, 15:39	#4
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez I have the same phone It's great isn't it? It plays Angry Birds really well Any good games you recommend?

19-12-2012, 15:46	#5
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher It's great isn't it? It plays Angry Birds really well Any good games you recommend? was that the main criteria for purchasing the phone? angry bird compatibility ? fruit ninja is good for a quick play. bejeweled is also good.

19-12-2012, 16:22	#6
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Been playing strike fleet omega, seems pretty good.

19-12-2012, 16:24	#7
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher It's great isn't it? It plays Angry Birds really well Any good games you recommend? Fruit Ninja and Bejeweled as said but also Where my water? Word with friends, draw something are pretty fun I play Angry Birds Star Wars it's more fun

19-12-2012, 16:26	#8
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Cut the rope is also pretty good.

19-12-2012, 17:04	#9
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks was that the main criteria for purchasing the phone? angry bird compatibility ? fruit ninja is good for a quick play. bejeweled is also good. No but it is important I love Bejewled! I hear there's a good game called Zombie Birds. Anyone played it? What about Temple Run? Is there an Android version?

19-12-2012, 17:08	#10
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher No but it is important I love Bejewled! I hear there's a good game called Zombie Birds. Anyone played it? What about Temple Run? Is there an Android version? Yes, Temple Run is out for Android too. For a quick daily free Mahjong game, I got Mahjong Of The Day. Looks nice and you get a new puzzle to play every day free.

20-12-2012, 00:32	#11
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat Yes, Temple Run is out for Android too. For a quick daily free Mahjong game, I got Mahjong Of The Day. Looks nice and you get a new puzzle to play every day free. I'll look for it. One thing I notice is that apps which are pay on iOS (such as the Angry Birds games) are free on Android. I've another question - does the USB cable that comes with the phone charge it if plugged into your Mac or PC?

20-12-2012, 00:35	#12
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher I'll look for it. One thing I notice is that apps which are pay on iOS (such as the Angry Birds games) are free on Android. I've another question - does the USB cable that comes with the phone charge it if plugged into your Mac or PC? Many are more expensive on android though, for example I can get Fifa 13 on iOS ATM for 69p. Yeah the cable will work fine in the PC.

20-12-2012, 00:35	#13
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher I'll look for it. One thing I notice is that apps which are pay on iOS (such as the Angry Birds games) are free on Android. I've another question - does the USB cable that comes with the phone charge it if plugged into your Mac or PC? Yes it will charge from a computer.

20-12-2012, 00:56	#14
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Get Jetpack Joyride...I love that game....most of the apps on Android are free.

20-12-2012, 10:03	#15
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic Yes it will charge from a computer. Even a Mac?

20-12-2012, 10:27	#16
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher Even a Mac? Yep no problem, if you just want to charge the phone.

20-12-2012, 10:33	#17
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher Even a Mac? If you use a MAC I recommend the utility app “Rain Alarm” as you can see when it’s going to rain in real time so you can leave your MAC at home when not required.

20-12-2012, 10:42	#18
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by SkipTracer If you use a MAC I recommend the utility app “Rain Alarm” as you can see when it’s going to rain in real time so you can leave your MAC at home when not required. Is that a real app? I nearly always have one of my Macs handy when I go out, usually my Air as it's so small and light.

20-12-2012, 21:35	#19
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher Is that a real app? I nearly always have one of my Macs handy when I go out, usually my Air as it's so small and light. Yes its real, the OH uses it all the time on laundry day.

20-12-2012, 22:02	#20
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by SkipTracer Yes its real, the OH uses it all the time on laundry day. Im not sure if cnbcwatched actually got your joke. Good one btw

20-12-2012, 22:23	#21
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by SkipTracer Yes its real, the OH uses it all the time on laundry day. I'll go and look for it

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21-12-2012, 10:34	#22
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	Yes that is a joke with the link between MAC and the Rain-Alarm app but joking besides the rain app I find very useful. The OH use to be gob smacked when I use to tell her to get the washing in because its going to rain in 30 minutes on a cloudless day and sure enough 9 times out of 10 it did. In the end I had to tell her that I was a fraud and not a real medicine come rainman.

21-12-2012, 12:30	#24
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM Since you're all Mac, surprised you didn't go iPhone to enjoy the iCloud benefits. Cost was the main reason. iPhones are very expensive and I think u only get them on contract? I dont use iCloud as it wouldn't work with my Macbook Pro running OSX 10.6.

21-12-2012, 12:31	#25
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher Cost was the main reason. iPhones are very expensive and I think u only get them on contract? I dont use iCloud as it wouldn't work with my Macbook Pro running OSX 10.6. you can walk into the apple store and buy a 4, 4S or 5 sim-free.