Lollipop v5.0

On a duty based, mosquito rich, sleepless night, I finally received something for which i have been waiting for 10 days.. For which I was feverishly checking my phone like a mad man whether update had come.. And finally updated a 480mb file after which I was seeing wonders in my phone. My phone got updated to lollipop v 5.0. The moment I was waiting for as a proud owner of Nexus 5.

The first thing I noticed with lollipop is not appreciable. Phone turning on was slower.. It took more time to do so. One thing I didn't want it to.

Some facts about lollipop:
1. It has a very good notification screen. Which you can set to hide or show sensitive content with phone lock.
2. One finger drop shows notifications. Two finger drop shows full quick settings.
3. Flash light is default app.
4. Phone won't be in auto rotate mode. Go to accessibility and change. From then onwards you will see Portrait in quick settings.
5. No gallery app. I hate it. Default photos only. To lock the photos with app lock, you have to lock google + and then photos.
6. No need office suite. Comes with default docs excel and slides.
7. Priority interruptions, a welcome feature.
8. There is a hidden game inside settings in developer mode. Believe me.. Its difficult to cross even two lollipops.
9. Calls come like a sleek notification when you are using something. Very good indeed.
10. Pinning tabs. To unlock u need to press two keys together.
11. Appearance. Love it. My favorite teal based theme.
12. Faster. Charge also stays longer.
13. Third party apps that toggle mobile data like battery apps won't work.
14.  White based menu which is not that great compared to KitKat.
15. Ease of use regarding quick settings is better. No need to press WiFi button and go inside and switch on. It directly works. So are Bluetooth and the rest.

Overall, my personal preference with lollipop is much better. The main thing is that, there is no network issues as of now which was a big question with nexus 5. No network issues and a faster updated user interface. You should probably upgrade when you wish. When you get such an update. Wait like a mad man or wait for OTA update.. Truly upgraded. Hats off to Google.

Until next time..

Lollipop

Hey there folks.. Its been a long long long time since I blogged.. Was quite busy with some thesis work and being a final year pg.. It is difficult to blog also.. Biggest thesis headache over and yippy..

Presented the same topic in state conference and won award for best presentation. :-)

Technical side I havent had much to explore.. But I am eagerly awaiting for the lollipop update for nexus 5.. When I got other phones, they said android gets updated first for nexus devices. This time they said moto x will receive first.. Pissed off with that news.. But anyway lollipop update is on way, and hence, should sit tight. There is nothing else to do.

Seems lollipop update will have a great material design change and be faster and smoother, with a rich look to the android. Already I love kit Kat, and if lollipop is gonna be the same as how it boasts, then I ll enjoy it to the fullest.

Coming to nexus 5, the first thing I noticed and enjoy is that, it is very fast. 2 GB RAM and enough internal storage, I love it. Highlight is the HDR + camera which takes amazing quality pictures that makes me feel that I am in a totally different world. Downside?? I have some network issues initially, but now I don't. So nexus is not 100% perfect. Hope they rectify it with lollipop update.

Nexus goes on par with s5.. Except for camera everything is the same. With a 20k price difference.. But same thing can be told for nexus 5 and moto g second gen..

Whenever i see apple iPad or iPhone I feel like I should own one.. Technically apple iOS may not be superior to android. But feelwise.. Apple phones are excellent. And tabs? IPad and macbooks have the best battery back up and clarity. Still I haven't had the privilege to use and see iPhone 6 and 6+.

My recent movie was bang bang and interstellar. Bang bang was rich and colourful with the ever lovely Katrina. And interstellar, everything good except for the concept of love and so and so. Come on, I am not watching Indian movies.. Pls bro.

One of the best games I have ever played after fifa is asphalt 8 airborne. Simply superb with amazing graphics and yes of course, battery drain. Can't help it when u have an high end game.

Camera app retrica is fun to use and play with. So is messenger, a new Google SMS app which beats hangouts completely. Messenger app is one to be tried for sure fellaawsss. 

That's it. Until next time.. Ll be back with lollipop update soon. 

Worldcup Fever

           Hello everyone.. Finally, FIFA Worldcup has started.. I was in the United states during last world cup, so couldnt watch matches properly.. This time, I am not gonna miss it. And that too watching on a HD channel.. That feeling is simply the best :) Ofcourse, I cant watch all, but i will make sure i enjoy it to the maximum..
           I expected Japan to win today against Ivory Coast, especially after their early goal. But what can you say, when such beautiful crosses and headers happen, after which, Japan lost their determination totally... Lost possession, poor defence, and panic. I dont know when India will qualify for World cup finals. And Asian teams never win :(
           One match, which I wanted to see was Spain vs Holland.. That was a demolition from the Flying Dutchmen.If Robin Van Persie's header was a stunner, the great Arjen Robben's goals were scintillating. Especially his second and Dutch's fifth.. What speed from the great!! Spanish defenders didnt know what hit them.. It was simply a thunderbolt from Robben.. Messi or Ronaldo can be great.. But two men deserve more. One, the great Arjen Robben. And the other, no doubt, Angel Di Maria.. I will surely prefer Argentina and Holland finals, but Brazil, with its home support, are dangerous. But, the midfield doesnt appear impressive.
            I am telling this to my mom. Exams will come every year. But world cup, comes once in 4 years.. And, its a real shock, as I woke up at 6AM on a Sunday, to watch a game ;-)
            Now coming to some other opinion. I am really tired of these Samsung and Android things, as whatever we purchase, doesnt last even a year.. Now my Galaxy Grand, doesnt work properly for the past 6 months. Power button has gone, and Samsung personnel, whenever i give for service for phone hanging, they simply say, it should be reset, and advised not to install many apps. WTF!! Then why should I invest money and get Samsung from now on?? Whatever, only thing which wont hang i suppose, is the iPhone.. But, the budget is.. Oh cant even imagine :(
             I am slowly becoming a car lover now. But i hate Nano to the core :(
             My focus changed. Humming to Koodamela koodavechi song.. Bye then..