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Why do phone designs have so much wasted space?

Creator: Searz October 23, 2012 9:10am
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Am I the only one here who has a BlackBerry?

Yup.

Everyone is using Android right now.

~70% of the (worldwide)market belongs to Android, ~20% to iOS. I'd guess that Blackberry and Windows Phone are at about 4% each, with the rest being 1-2% combined.

Sadly though, sooo many Android users are stuck in older versions just because of phone manufacturers and carrier locks.
Here's the versions people are using in chart form:


Android 4.1(Jelly Bean, the newest version) is a BIG step up from 2.3(Gingerbread).
Only buy Nexus phones without carrier locks until manufacturers get better at updating. Nexus phones get the latest updates instantly and don't have to worry about ****py extra apps.
I should know, I own a Nexus phone, and it's perfect :3
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Don really care. shouldn't have bought a smartphone in the first place.
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Searz wrote:
Only buy Nexus phones without carrier locks until manufacturers get better at updating. Nexus phones get the latest updates instantly and don't have to worry about ****py extra apps.
I should know, I own a Nexus phone, and it's perfect :3

Or just install a custom ROM.
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That is a huge hassle. Have you ever tried it?
I have.

They also do not get updates. You have to install a new ROM every time you wanna update.
I say; **** that.
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It might be a bit troublesome to install a rom for the first time, but it's worth it.
Also, http://gigaom.com/mobile/look-out-carriers-rom-developers-can-now-push-android-updates/
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Oh daaamn!
That's great!

I was not aware that they have made that possible now.

As long as it's properly implemented that's a great thing.

Though I have a feeling many won't do it as well as Google.
Because it's harder to allow upgrades while keeping data than making a clean install.
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Yeah, it's nice. I haven't put a ROM in my phone because I'm pretty sure my GPS is screwed up. Installing a custom ROM voids the software warranty, not the hardware one, but it would troublesome to install a ROM in a phone I might not keep.

Even if I get a refund I'll just get the same phone though. I love this thing and so far haven't found anything that required a better phone.
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I agree I hate wasted space that's why I went with the gs3. Hoping the future contains a lot more edge-to-edge displays.
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