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Google IO 2013

  • 15-05-2013 09:49AM
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭Justin10


    Looking forward to Babel or Hangout what ever its going to be called.
    Seen on android police that their is a rumour their could be a galaxy S4 google version.

    Seems like a lack of hardware this year, I would guess Google Tv would be something they will try to push.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭Justin10


    There was a video of a white nexus phone the last couple of days. So that would probably be true.

    The spotify like service seems like a cert, which would be amazing and a blow to spotify if they can do it correctly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Interested in seeing anything about the X phone, new Nexus 7 and seeing if they bring back the Nexus Q.

    Looking forward to the update on Google glass too.

    And there's been rumours of an Evil Android (Non open source), I don't expect Google to announce anything regarding this but it would be interesting if there's any hints of it throughout I/O.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    Their streaming music service, similar to what Spotify have, is rumoured to be announced.

    Also the Google maps with personalised layers will probably make an appearance.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    Rochey18 wrote: »
    The spotify like service seems like a cert, which would be amazing and a blow to spotify if they can do it correctly.

    Don't think Spotify have too much to worry about. They were clever by getting tie ins with the big mobile providers to stream their music without affecting users data caps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭Justin10


    jester77 wrote: »
    Don't think Spotify have too much to worry about. They were clever by getting tie ins with the big mobile providers to stream their music without affecting users data caps.

    They do a fantastic job, great service, but if I could stream my music through Google music, and listen to my songs already saved I think thats a winner, also if it comes pre installed on more devices people will go ahead and use it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    Rochey18 wrote: »
    They do a fantastic job, great service, but if I could stream my music through Google music, and listen to my songs already saved I think thats a winner, also if it comes pre installed on more devices people will go ahead and use it.

    Some will, but most won't imo. I certainly won't be changing as google music would eat up my data allowance very quickly whereas with Spotify I can stream all I want without it using my data allowance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭Justin10


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    That could come with the Babel update.
    Nexus 7 upgrade is a good idea, better screen would be great. I'd buy it if that was the case.

    Maybe something to do with Chromebooks?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭Justin10


    jester77 wrote: »
    Some will, but most won't imo. I certainly won't be changing as google music would eat up my data allowance very quickly whereas with Spotify I can stream all I want without it using my data allowance.

    Sorry for being totally stupid, but how can you stream with spotify at a lower data allowance?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 990 ✭✭✭timetogo


    Samsung are meant to announce a Google version of their S4.

    I don't know why carriers don't do more of this. How hard would it be to release two versions of a phone. One with HTC Sense or Touchwiz or whatever that seems to take months to be updated and one with just stock Android that can be updated not long after a new version comes out.

    I've had a few android phones and always replace the stock launcher. I can't be bothered rooting and roming though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    Rochey18 wrote: »
    Sorry for being totally stupid, but how can you stream without using your data allowance :confused:

    Spotify have made deals with a lot of the top providers in Europe so that you pay for spotify premium through the provider and get unlimted streaming. In Germany they have a deal with T-Mobile, don't know what the situation with Irish providers is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭Justin10


    jester77 wrote: »
    Spotify have made deals with a lot of the top providers in Europe so that you pay for spotify premium through the provider and get unlimted streaming. In Germany they have a deal with T-Mobile, don't know what the situation with Irish providers is.

    Sorry I didnt notice you where in Germany.
    With it only launching here recently I would guess its not the case, I haven't heard of it here any ways.

    But would agree with you, that is a great idea and major advantage to spotify.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Alpha Dog 1


    Are we likely to and upgrade to chrome beta?

    Also looking forward to Google glass, possible preview of key lime pie and nexus products.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Amy idea when we get 4.3 on our N4?

    Will it be during the show or closer to the weekend?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,329 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    During the event seems a tad optimistic, in the past I've had upgrades on nexus devices within a couple of days of them being announced.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Fieldog wrote: »
    Amy idea when we get 4.3 on our N4?

    Will it be during the show or closer to the weekend?

    It will be over the next week or so.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭Nolimits


    One thing it looks like we're getting is the ability to sync app data. If you go into sync and then your account where you would usually see the likes of chrome, contacts and calendar amongst other things overnight a new option of app data has been added.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    Alot of the talk I have seen is on Google Games.....should be interesting......have a Nexus 4 so wont be changing that for a while...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    You can keep track of what is going on with the Google IO app


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Both App Data & People Details showed up in my Sync menu today (Contacts is still there too so it isnt just a name change)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭beno619


    Really want to see a new Nexus 7, Finally picking up my first Android tab !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭Nolimits




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    I'd really like an S4 Google edition.
    Wonder if they'll only be available through the Play Store?
    I had an awful time getting hold of my Nexus 4 :pac:


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    I'd really like an S4 Google edition.
    Wonder if they'll only be available through the Play Store?
    I had an awful time getting hold of my Nexus 4 :pac:

    I'll be more interested to see the price tag....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭the-ging


    Fieldog wrote: »
    I'll be more interested to see the price tag....

    I bet it wont be any cheaper than the S4, they might even make it more expensive.

    I'd be happy if they come out with a 32 gig Nexus 4, 16 just seems a bit small.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Awaiting (im)patiently for it to begin. The last 30 minutes is always the toughest to sail through!

    I'm hoping mostly for a monster Android update but all the rumors point to it being a small incremental one, regardless of the desert and version number.

    Not too bothered about the S4 because of the classiness of the Nexus 4 which is a cut above Samsung's builds. I believe strongly in function over form and I wouldn't have written the previous sentence if I thought the S4 had a significant amount more to offer. So Nexus 4 owners, don't feel robbed. At least there's no rumor of a Nexus 5; that would make for sour viewing this evening.

    Enjoy the show!


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