Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Android annoyances: Face authentication

I leave my phone unsecured for quick access. This is stupid I know, but I do not e.g. tend to loose phones and the phone is basically on or near my body while I am awake.

Today, again I thought why not use the built in Face Authentication. However, when you start the process of setting it up, Android requires you to have a traditional screen lock!

I believe, I tried this before some time ago. Looks like Google did not fix the issue in the meantime!

I think this kind of defeats the purpose of Face Authentication! Disappointing! Stupid!



Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Google is turning Android Phones into seismometers

Good news! Hope, this new feature will not trigger earthquakes (just kidding)! Looks like the diagnostic or sensing capabilities of smartphones are almost endless! I am sure there is more to come!

Fortunately, major devastating earth quakes are a fairly rare event!

Google is turning Android Phones into seismometers | TechCrunch

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Republic Wireless - Competition Is A Wonderful Thing

Posted: 11/27/2013 Updated: 4/4/2015

More Than One Year Later

I am still very happy with my choice nearly 1.5 years ago. The phone is great and reliable. I have no complaints about the service from Republic Wireless. I would do it again anytime.

Trigger

Walter Mossberg of Wall Street Journal just reviewed the Moto X (1st generation) offered by Republic Wireless here. I was immediately intrigued and hooked.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today (11/27/2013), I purchased the Motorola Moto X for $299 signed up for a $25 per month plan. It will be delivered in one week or so.


Republic Wireless is actually backed up by Sprint’s cellular network. Data included is 5 GB per month.

Currently, I am paying about $80 per month on a plan (650 minutes) with Sprint with a 2 year old phone. This, really sucks!  I called Sprint this week whether I could buy the new exciting LG Nexus 5 at the same price as a new customer for $50, but they would not listen these fools!

Rip Off!

I think, the plans currently offered by the major wireless carriers are mostly ripoffs. They try to bilk the customer with $70 - $100 per month plans.

If I ask my friends in Germany what they pay for unlimited data my jaw drops with a loud bang.