AndroidTutor2018- So, I’ve got a dirty little secret. While I own a Galaxy Nexus….I’ve been using mostly iOS devices for the past few years. I had a good run on my Nexus, but it soon got relegated to collecting dust in a long-lost drawer as my fiancée and I got an iPhone, an iPad, and everything else i-related. While I wouldn’t say that we are or were fanboys by any stretch of the imagination, we fell into an Apple pit of despair that was perpetuated with our continual purchase of their products. Well, the chain has been broken and I’ve invested in a new Nexus 7 and the only problem I have is that I didn’t make the switch over sooner. Here’s a list of the things that I’m absolutely loving about my new Nexus device and how I’m adjusting with being back to Android.
Get out of here iPad. Nobody likes you anymore. / © AndroidPIT
Profiles
I share my devices with my fiancée. Whether it be our computer or our tablets, the only really electronic device that is “our own” would be our smartphones. As such, I’ve got different profiles set up across my computer. However, with our iPads, this was never an option. We could have one account and link to one e-mail address. This means that we either had to have two tablets, one for each of us, or be constantly bombarded by the other’s notifications. Until I got my hands on Android 4.3 on the new Nexus 7, I never realized how much I needed and wanted this feature. No more Facebook notifications that aren’t for me!
Sweet, sweet profiles. No longer will I receive an e-mail that isn't destined for me. / © AndroidPIT
Google Now
While Google Now isn’t unique only to Android devices, it’s integrated in a more seamless fashion than its iOS counterpart. While the iOS version is hidden away in the Google App and requires a few more interactions to get it fired up, a quick swipe from the bottom of the screen and it’s active on the Nexus 7. As such, I find I use it much more often and am impressed with how accurately it can pick up on my voice and the search results. Being used to Siri and its hit or miss approach, I would rather just firing up Chrome and typing in my search instead. With Google Now, I find I haven’t had to search for anything and the results have all been exactly what I’m looking for. The only downside? At least Siri would tell you a joke.
Do tell me more Google Now..../ © AndroidPIT
More integrated services
I love Google. I love the services they provide and tried to emulate a lot of them on my iOS devices. Much to my chagrin, they were either set aside in a clunky fashion or required authentication each and every time I was using them. As such, other than having a link to my GMAIL account, I didn’t use them very often. Everything just seems like it flows together on Android. From Google Play Music to Google Play Books to Google Drive. Everything just sort of fits together and can be used across the board. I can upload a photo to my Drive account and then use it across multiple services.
Why no, I don't think I have too many books from the Dune series. Why do you ask? / © AndroidPIT
Freedom and Control
While I haven’t rooted my device yet as I’m still exploring what stock Android 4.3 has to offer, it’s on my list of things to do next. I absolutely love to tinker with my devices and see what I can get out of them but I’m still being blown away with what I can control and do with my stock operating system. The simple ability of being able to download and install .apk files outside of the Google Play Store (yes, I’m aware of precautions behind this) is just amazing in my mind. I mean, I have a torrent client on my tablet that I can use to download (of course, the legal kind) torrents to it. As well, being able to see and control what apps are consuming what kind of power and what access they have is another great feature. I’m still exploring as I’ve been away from the Android garden for some time and I’m sure I’ll just be as astounded once I root it and try out another custom ROM.
SO THAT'S WHY MY BATTERY DOESN'T LAST LONG! / © AndroidPIT
Widgets
Okay, I’ll admit. My home screens look a little overwhelming right now with widgets and I will be the first to admit that I have a problem. It may just be the honeymoon period with them, but I love widgets. I love them so much. Being able to have a quick view of the Reddit homepage, the weather, my inbox, and the weather is just amazing. At this time, the more widgets, the better.
I can't get enough widgets. Maybe I'll just have ten home screens filled with them. / © AndroidPIT
Anyway, I’m going to go back to exploring my Nexus 7. Please, feel free to give me some input on things that I should be checking out or doing on my new tablet!
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3 Jacqui Rodrigues Oct 5, 2013 Link to comment
I was an iPhone person for years but switched to the Samsung Galaxy S4 this year and shortly after got my first tablet--the Nexus 7 and I am a true Android fan. great article!!
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
oh yes, they are mine, I was confused. also if you have the soundtrack CD 2 Track 4 labeled Kanade is very nice (after 20 seconds (before is a "bit" ackward, but one of my fav tracks)
I am a real Anime Maniac, if you wanna talk about it gimme a mail (the function is in the profile)...
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23 Bojan M. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
@Philipp
Look at the screenshots... Or are they not yours?
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
@Bojan what?
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23 Bojan M. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
@Philipp Junghannß
Angel Beats! lover, I see. Me too!
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12 Sterling Keys Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Right on the same bandwagon as you Elaine. I love how the Nexus 7 just fits in my hand. The majority of the time, right now, is spent reading books on it and I just love how it has the same ergonomic feel and size of an actual book.
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2 Elaine Normandy Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
I bought an iPad 2 in April of 2012. I loved it, but wanted something I could slip into my pocketbook. After all the good press, I decided to try a 32 GB 2013 Nexus 7, with the idea that if I didn't like it, I would return it and wait and see what the new mini-iPad looks like. My first Nexus was a lemon, and crashed constantly, but the replacement is rock solid. I love the form factor, and the fact that it is so much more flexible than the iPad. I did a factory reset of the iPad, installed IOS 7, and passed it on to my husband.
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2 Nicholas M. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Welcome back to the Dark Side of being free and away from the life style of the iside!
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
of you need a ROM that supports tab Layout try PAC or Paranoid, but I like PAC more coz of the Features...
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12 Sterling Keys Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Awesome. Thanks for the suggestion Philipp. I'll make sure to try it out.!
Amy: I'm a sucker for that series. Have reread them all way too many times.
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13 Amy R. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Ahh, a Dune lover I see, me too!
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
since you seem to be loving widgets I recommend Apex Pro you can even overlay them there, look like this:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6a0qf0tiakfvy9w/2013-10-03%2011.55.57.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cqh5p011ht1gmlz/2013-10-03%2011.56.06.png
That way your widgets dont deform too much when rotating
just a note: this was taken on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (disabled Searchbar and Dock [useless since I only have one page]) (with a custom ROM that enables the Tablet UI also something I can recommend especially in vertical formatik its nice to get the notification with you right thumb...)
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Get out of here iPad. Nobody likes you anymore. / © AndroidPIT
Profiles
I share my devices with my fiancée. Whether it be our computer or our tablets, the only really electronic device that is “our own” would be our smartphones. As such, I’ve got different profiles set up across my computer. However, with our iPads, this was never an option. We could have one account and link to one e-mail address. This means that we either had to have two tablets, one for each of us, or be constantly bombarded by the other’s notifications. Until I got my hands on Android 4.3 on the new Nexus 7, I never realized how much I needed and wanted this feature. No more Facebook notifications that aren’t for me!
Sweet, sweet profiles. No longer will I receive an e-mail that isn't destined for me. / © AndroidPIT
Google Now
While Google Now isn’t unique only to Android devices, it’s integrated in a more seamless fashion than its iOS counterpart. While the iOS version is hidden away in the Google App and requires a few more interactions to get it fired up, a quick swipe from the bottom of the screen and it’s active on the Nexus 7. As such, I find I use it much more often and am impressed with how accurately it can pick up on my voice and the search results. Being used to Siri and its hit or miss approach, I would rather just firing up Chrome and typing in my search instead. With Google Now, I find I haven’t had to search for anything and the results have all been exactly what I’m looking for. The only downside? At least Siri would tell you a joke.
Do tell me more Google Now..../ © AndroidPIT
More integrated services
I love Google. I love the services they provide and tried to emulate a lot of them on my iOS devices. Much to my chagrin, they were either set aside in a clunky fashion or required authentication each and every time I was using them. As such, other than having a link to my GMAIL account, I didn’t use them very often. Everything just seems like it flows together on Android. From Google Play Music to Google Play Books to Google Drive. Everything just sort of fits together and can be used across the board. I can upload a photo to my Drive account and then use it across multiple services.
Why no, I don't think I have too many books from the Dune series. Why do you ask? / © AndroidPIT
Freedom and Control
While I haven’t rooted my device yet as I’m still exploring what stock Android 4.3 has to offer, it’s on my list of things to do next. I absolutely love to tinker with my devices and see what I can get out of them but I’m still being blown away with what I can control and do with my stock operating system. The simple ability of being able to download and install .apk files outside of the Google Play Store (yes, I’m aware of precautions behind this) is just amazing in my mind. I mean, I have a torrent client on my tablet that I can use to download (of course, the legal kind) torrents to it. As well, being able to see and control what apps are consuming what kind of power and what access they have is another great feature. I’m still exploring as I’ve been away from the Android garden for some time and I’m sure I’ll just be as astounded once I root it and try out another custom ROM.
SO THAT'S WHY MY BATTERY DOESN'T LAST LONG! / © AndroidPIT
Widgets
Okay, I’ll admit. My home screens look a little overwhelming right now with widgets and I will be the first to admit that I have a problem. It may just be the honeymoon period with them, but I love widgets. I love them so much. Being able to have a quick view of the Reddit homepage, the weather, my inbox, and the weather is just amazing. At this time, the more widgets, the better.
I can't get enough widgets. Maybe I'll just have ten home screens filled with them. / © AndroidPIT
Anyway, I’m going to go back to exploring my Nexus 7. Please, feel free to give me some input on things that I should be checking out or doing on my new tablet!
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New Law Allows You To Be Certified To Carry Concealed Online!National Concealed
Relax - Wayfair Has You Covered for Everything HomeWayfair
Reclusive Millionaire Warns: "Get Out Of Cash Now"Stansberry Research
Here’s Why Guys Are Obsessed With This Underwear…The Weekly Brief | Mack Weldon
by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links
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3 Jacqui Rodrigues Oct 5, 2013 Link to comment
I was an iPhone person for years but switched to the Samsung Galaxy S4 this year and shortly after got my first tablet--the Nexus 7 and I am a true Android fan. great article!!
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
oh yes, they are mine, I was confused. also if you have the soundtrack CD 2 Track 4 labeled Kanade is very nice (after 20 seconds (before is a "bit" ackward, but one of my fav tracks)
I am a real Anime Maniac, if you wanna talk about it gimme a mail (the function is in the profile)...
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23 Bojan M. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
@Philipp
Look at the screenshots... Or are they not yours?
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
@Bojan what?
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23 Bojan M. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
@Philipp Junghannß
Angel Beats! lover, I see. Me too!
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Reply
12 Sterling Keys Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Right on the same bandwagon as you Elaine. I love how the Nexus 7 just fits in my hand. The majority of the time, right now, is spent reading books on it and I just love how it has the same ergonomic feel and size of an actual book.
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2 Elaine Normandy Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
I bought an iPad 2 in April of 2012. I loved it, but wanted something I could slip into my pocketbook. After all the good press, I decided to try a 32 GB 2013 Nexus 7, with the idea that if I didn't like it, I would return it and wait and see what the new mini-iPad looks like. My first Nexus was a lemon, and crashed constantly, but the replacement is rock solid. I love the form factor, and the fact that it is so much more flexible than the iPad. I did a factory reset of the iPad, installed IOS 7, and passed it on to my husband.
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2 Nicholas M. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Welcome back to the Dark Side of being free and away from the life style of the iside!
0
Reply
37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
of you need a ROM that supports tab Layout try PAC or Paranoid, but I like PAC more coz of the Features...
0
Reply
12 Sterling Keys Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Awesome. Thanks for the suggestion Philipp. I'll make sure to try it out.!
Amy: I'm a sucker for that series. Have reread them all way too many times.
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13 Amy R. Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
Ahh, a Dune lover I see, me too!
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37 My1 Oct 3, 2013 Link to comment
since you seem to be loving widgets I recommend Apex Pro you can even overlay them there, look like this:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6a0qf0tiakfvy9w/2013-10-03%2011.55.57.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cqh5p011ht1gmlz/2013-10-03%2011.56.06.png
That way your widgets dont deform too much when rotating
just a note: this was taken on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (disabled Searchbar and Dock [useless since I only have one page]) (with a custom ROM that enables the Tablet UI also something I can recommend especially in vertical formatik its nice to get the notification with you right thumb...)
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