The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 - Page 33

LibidoLoca · 03-20-2013, 05:55 PM

How dare you criticize Google's pride and joy, next you'll tell me that the Stock Android Browser was better.

JaD · 03-20-2013, 05:57 PM

Hmm, well I really love Chrome on my PC and that's why I was interested in the smartphone version to connect my Google account to my phone. I ended up downloading a Chrome to Phone app (which I have yet to try) instead since I couldn't get the Chrome app, maybe it'll be just as good.

I'll check out Dolphin though, thanks for the recommendation.

Hotwire · 03-21-2013, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spidey-Bat

I think Chrome is only compatible if you have ICS or JB. I found the Chrome browser too much of a resource hog. Try Dolphin if you can. I've found it runs much smoother.

Opera! All the way, baby!

Spidey-Bat · 03-21-2013, 04:28 PM

I've actually adopted Opera as my secondary browser on my desktop and laptops since Chrome has become far too bloated. I never liked Chrome to begin with, it was too minimalist for me and it kind of goes against the Android philosophy since it's not very customizable. I like it but I hope LastPass and XMarks have better integration with it in the future. I prefer Dolphin on my phone since it's a mobile-exclusive browser. I'd rather have an experience designed purely for that function than something that tries to mimic what's on a PC.

If I had a tablet, I would definitely use Opera or Firefox on that since they probably offer more features and I wouldn't be concerned with having a very minimal browser.

Hotwire · 03-22-2013, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spidey-Bat

I've actually adopted Opera as my secondary browser on my desktop and laptops since Chrome has become far too bloated. I never liked Chrome to begin with, it was too minimalist for me and it kind of goes against the Android philosophy since it's not very customizable. I like it but I hope LastPass and XMarks have better integration with it in the future. I prefer Dolphin on my phone since it's a mobile-exclusive browser. I'd rather have an experience designed purely for that function than something that tries to mimic what's on a PC.

If I had a tablet, I would definitely use Opera or Firefox on that since they probably offer more features and I wouldn't be concerned with having a very minimal browser.

What I like about Opera on my phone the most is how reliable switching between tabs is. I find on Dolphin, often times when I go to close a tab, it just switches tabs instead of closing the one. That and I love the Opera home tiles.

the dmg · 03-22-2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaD

Hmm, well I really love Chrome on my PC and that's why I was interested in the smartphone version to connect my Google account to my phone. I ended up downloading a Chrome to Phone app (which I have yet to try) instead since I couldn't get the Chrome app, maybe it'll be just as good.

I'll check out Dolphin though, thanks for the recommendation.

Dolphin Browser HD is the way to go, although there's nothing wrong with Opera.

Skyfire used to be so awesome. I was using it exclusively when I had my Omnia (WM 6/6.5), but I don't know what the hell happened.

LibidoLoca · 03-23-2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the dmg

Dolphin Browser HD is the way to go, although there's nothing wrong with Opera.

Skyfire used to be so awesome. I was using it exclusively when I had my Omnia (WM 6/6.5), but I don't know what the hell happened.

Cause you stopped using it.

Rodrigo90 · 03-23-2013, 03:05 PM

I just downloaded Opera and think it's great.

Rodrigo90 · 03-23-2013, 03:16 PM

...5 minutes later I'm using Dolphin lol

Hotwire · 03-23-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

...5 minutes later I'm using Dolphin lol

Open multiple tabs then, try to close one. That's my biggest problem with Dolphin. That and, no auto-scroll like Opera.

Rodrigo90 · 03-23-2013, 05:12 PM

I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger

LibidoLoca · 03-24-2013, 02:11 AM

BlackBerry Curve and Torch Outselling the Z10 on Amazon

Ouch, but it is being offered by just one carrier.

Jony Ive Pushing for a 'Flatter, Simpler' Apple iOS

How much more simpler can it get?

Something tells me it will be a crazed hybrid of Android and WP.

Hotwire · 03-24-2013, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger

Those are frustrating.

the dmg · 03-24-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger

They can be disabled, but you're finger is probably too close to the edge of the screen.

Rodrigo90 · 03-24-2013, 07:52 PM

Yeah. I have to keep it in the center. I'm getting to it now though.

the dmg · 03-24-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

Yeah. I have to keep it in the center. I'm getting to it now though.

I don't even use the bookmark tab because I have my quick links set up whenever I open up a new tab, so there's no need.

Rodrigo90 · 03-24-2013, 08:05 PM

I'm still trying to figure it out lol

I liked Opera. But it was very slow.

the dmg · 03-24-2013, 08:51 PM

[QUOTE=Rodrigo90;25449443]I'm still trying to figure it out lol
Go to settings and scroll to the bottom. Click on the "Lab" button and you can disable it from there.

Quote:

I liked Opera. But it was very slow.

Slow is no es bueno for me.

Hotwire · 03-25-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I'm still trying to figure it out lol

I liked Opera. But it was very slow.

I never noticed any speed difference.

Benstamania · 03-25-2013, 08:57 PM

After using Chrome, Opera and Dolphin on my 3GS... I'm just going to stick with Dolphin. Everything else just seems so extremely.... Blah.

Rodrigo90 · 03-25-2013, 08:58 PM

Not very slow as I made out.

But it was a tad slow for me compared to Dolphin or whatever.

Benstamania · 03-25-2013, 08:59 PM

Also...Not to sound like a total putz but... I seem to be utterly useless when it comes to creating my own user interface that looks completely original from everything else. I looked a few pages back to see what the best widgets and whatnot to use...Can't find them.

I enjoy the heck out of this phone but I think my lack of creativity keeps it looking plain. Haha.

The Riddler · 03-26-2013, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benstamania

Also...Not to sound like a total putz but... I seem to be utterly useless when it comes to creating my own user interface that looks completely original from everything else. I looked a few pages back to see what the best widgets and whatnot to use...Can't find them.

I enjoy the heck out of this phone but I think my lack of creativity keeps it looking plain. Haha.

are you using a launcher?

also, the s4 is only a few weeks away! excited for a new phone; still deciding between black and white.

Benstamania · 03-26-2013, 12:51 PM

A launcher? As in Rocket?

LibidoLoca · 03-26-2013, 06:13 PM

Motorola X Phone Scheduled for Google I/O

Nexus 5: Compact, Huge Battery Life and Great Camera?

03-20-2013, 05:55 PM	#801
LibidoLoca Sensually Delicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14,867	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 How dare you criticize Google's pride and joy, next you'll tell me that the Stock Android Browser was better. __________________ BRYAN SINGER \| ZACK SNYDER \| JOSS WHEDON APOCALYPSE \| DAWN OF JUSTICE \| AGE OF ULTRON *\S/T*

03-20-2013, 05:57 PM	#802
JaD Thriller Night Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19,540	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 Hmm, well I really love Chrome on my PC and that's why I was interested in the smartphone version to connect my Google account to my phone. I ended up downloading a Chrome to Phone app (which I have yet to try) instead since I couldn't get the Chrome app, maybe it'll be just as good. I'll check out Dolphin though, thanks for the recommendation. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." James Dean

03-21-2013, 04:28 PM	#804
Spidey-Bat Ours is the Fury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sudden Valley Posts: 39,220	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 I've actually adopted Opera as my secondary browser on my desktop and laptops since Chrome has become far too bloated. I never liked Chrome to begin with, it was too minimalist for me and it kind of goes against the Android philosophy since it's not very customizable. I like it but I hope LastPass and XMarks have better integration with it in the future. I prefer Dolphin on my phone since it's a mobile-exclusive browser. I'd rather have an experience designed purely for that function than something that tries to mimic what's on a PC. If I had a tablet, I would definitely use Opera or Firefox on that since they probably offer more features and I wouldn't be concerned with having a very minimal browser.

03-23-2013, 03:05 PM	#808
Rodrigo90 Jared Knows Kung Fu Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 23,053	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 I just downloaded Opera and think it's great. __________________ “The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” Albert Einstein Winner of the SHH Best Writer Award Thank You! My FanFic Page *~SHH SIX~* Batboy

03-23-2013, 03:16 PM	#809
Rodrigo90 Jared Knows Kung Fu Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 23,053	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 ...5 minutes later I'm using Dolphin lol

03-23-2013, 05:12 PM	#811
Rodrigo90 Jared Knows Kung Fu Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 23,053	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger __________________ “The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” Albert Einstein Winner of the SHH Best Writer Award Thank You! My FanFic Page *~SHH SIX~* Batboy

03-24-2013, 02:11 AM	#812
LibidoLoca Sensually Delicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14,867	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 BlackBerry Curve and Torch Outselling the Z10 on Amazon Ouch, but it is being offered by just one carrier. Jony Ive Pushing for a 'Flatter, Simpler' Apple iOS How much more simpler can it get? Something tells me it will be a crazed hybrid of Android and WP. __________________ BRYAN SINGER \| ZACK SNYDER \| JOSS WHEDON APOCALYPSE \| DAWN OF JUSTICE \| AGE OF ULTRON *\S/T*

03-24-2013, 07:52 PM	#815
Rodrigo90 Jared Knows Kung Fu Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 23,053	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 Yeah. I have to keep it in the center. I'm getting to it now though. __________________ “The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” Albert Einstein Winner of the SHH Best Writer Award Thank You! My FanFic Page *~SHH SIX~* Batboy

03-24-2013, 08:05 PM	#817
Rodrigo90 Jared Knows Kung Fu Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 23,053	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 I'm still trying to figure it out lol I liked Opera. But it was very slow. __________________ “The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” Albert Einstein Winner of the SHH Best Writer Award Thank You! My FanFic Page *~SHH SIX~* Batboy

03-25-2013, 08:57 PM	#820
Benstamania Finished The Fight Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 20,886	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 After using Chrome, Opera and Dolphin on my 3GS... I'm just going to stick with Dolphin. Everything else just seems so extremely.... Blah.

03-25-2013, 08:58 PM	#821
Rodrigo90 Jared Knows Kung Fu Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 23,053	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 Not very slow as I made out. But it was a tad slow for me compared to Dolphin or whatever. __________________ “The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” Albert Einstein Winner of the SHH Best Writer Award Thank You! My FanFic Page *~SHH SIX~* Batboy

03-25-2013, 08:59 PM	#822
Benstamania Finished The Fight Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 20,886	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 Also...Not to sound like a total putz but... I seem to be utterly useless when it comes to creating my own user interface that looks completely original from everything else. I looked a few pages back to see what the best widgets and whatnot to use...Can't find them. I enjoy the heck out of this phone but I think my lack of creativity keeps it looking plain. Haha.

03-26-2013, 12:51 PM	#824
Benstamania Finished The Fight Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 20,886	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 A launcher? As in Rocket?

03-26-2013, 06:13 PM	#825
LibidoLoca Sensually Delicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14,867	Re: The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1 Motorola X Phone Scheduled for Google I/O Nexus 5: Compact, Huge Battery Life and Great Camera? __________________ BRYAN SINGER \| ZACK SNYDER \| JOSS WHEDON APOCALYPSE \| DAWN OF JUSTICE \| AGE OF ULTRON *\S/T*

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