webOS Awesomeness

Vince42 · 02/26/2013, 08:18 PM

Hi,

I am often asked why I stick to my webOS devices and why I love them so much. Aside from showing off the unique features of my smartphone, I decided to put together what makes webOS so awesome for me ... and maybe others as well.

If you should find the time to read webOS Awesomeness and to provide your feedback here, I would be very happy.

Thank you in advance!

fatclue_98 · 02/26/2013, 08:54 PM

I agree with most of your points. However, there are variations of "just type" out there already but they are limited to stored data only. As for Synergy, Windows Phone does this quite well with the "People Hub". Your last statement is the most poignant though, the original is indeed the best. If I ever came across that little twerp Apotheker on the street I may have to paraphrase Melville "from hell's heart I swipe at thee!"

rnld · 09:14 PM

Widgets are battery suckers. No widgets = good.

The notifications on WebOS should never have covered the launcher. That is a horrible feature.

laingman · 02/26/2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnld

Widgets are battery suckers. No widgets = good.

The notifications on WebOS should never have covered the launcher. That is a horrible feature.

What does that mean when you say notifications cover the launcher?

polaris_silvertree · 02/27/2013, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince42

Hi,

I am often asked why I stick to my webOS devices and why I love them so much. Aside from showing off the unique features of my smartphone, I decided to put together what makes webOS so awesome for me ... and maybe others as well.

If you should find the time to read webOS Awesomeness and to provide your feedback here, I would be very happy.

Thank you in advance!

I am thinking you should change "Bad Reputation" to either "Damaged Reputation" or "Stagnant Ecosystem".... Otherwise, I like what you've written so far.

laoh · 02/27/2013, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnld

Widgets are battery suckers. No widgets = good.

The notifications on WebOS should never have covered the launcher. That is a horrible feature.

You mean push up the launcher? I do like notifications at the bottom of the screen. I have android now and I have to reach over and slide the notification pane down from top to bottom and while it seems like it's not a big deal, it feels just like when you're in a car that has hard to reach radio controls and heater buttons and you have to do a reach. Bottom of screen = simple flick with thumb in one handed operation.

rnld · 02/27/2013, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laingman

What does that mean when you say notifications cover the launcher?

When there is a notification for a missed text and a missed call the bottom of the screen is under the notifications and that includes the bar on the bottom. I don't want to have to swipe away notifications to make a call.

andyhurley · 02/27/2013, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnld

When there is a notification for a missed text and a missed call the bottom of the screen is under the notifications and that includes the bar on the bottom. I don't want to have to swipe away notifications to make a call.

What do you mean? The bar moves up when there is a notification.

If you mean when you expand the notifications then at this point the launch bar disappears, at no point does any part of the screen go 'under' the notifications. The screen size changes dynamically to accommodate the notifications.

laingman · 02/27/2013, 04:56 AM

I think he doesn't use a webos phone or at least not for a while

sledge007 · 02/27/2013, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnld

When there is a notification for a missed text and a missed call the bottom of the screen is under the notifications and that includes the bar on the bottom. I don't want to have to swipe away notifications to make a call.

I don't ever recall that being a problem.

Rnp · 02/27/2013, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnld

When there is a notification for a missed text and a missed call the bottom of the screen is under the notifications and that includes the bar on the bottom. I don't want to have to swipe away notifications to make a call.

Ohhh, Rnld... no, no, no... I cannot believe this... c´mon... you have thousands years here in forum and until now you don't know that you can swipe back to minimize notifications and have the full screen, make the call and touch the notifications to show again?

Ohhh... c'mon... spare my patience, please... I don't believe that you don't know... This is not funny...

PS¹: Somebody can donate a webOS phone to this guy know what he are losting?

PS²: the moderators calling my attention in 3... 2... 1...

Best Regards...

geekpeter · 02/27/2013, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laingman

What does that mean when you say notifications cover the launcher?

maybe he prefers the notifications on the touchpad being part of the top bar as oppose to the phone variant having them bump up the launchbar?

minor difference, i do prefer the touchpad method but i cant say that the phone ones "bad", i can live with either quite happily.

Rnp · 02/27/2013, 06:40 AM

Geekpeter,

I believe that he is talking about that:

And only who never used a webOS phone don´t know that with swipe back, the notifications are minimized again:

And; yes, my battery is low.

Best Regards...

T-Pad · 02/27/2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rnp

And only who never used a webOS phone don´t know that with swipe back, the notifications are minimized again

I'm using my Pre 3 as daily driver for about 1.5 years and didn't know it - thank you

laingman · 02/27/2013, 07:11 AM

I believe this is the same member who claims to use a Pixie. Maybe the pixie is different because I am pretty sure he said once that it's annoying when you swipe away a notification and it keeps coming back.

Pretty good laugh tho

Rnp · 02/27/2013, 08:07 AM

Laingman, I don´t know what device he use, but I know what SO he criticize aaaallllll the time here...

Best Regards...

kataran · 02/27/2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rnp

Geekpeter,

I believe that he is talking about that:

Click to view quoted image

And only who never used a webOS phone don´t know that with swipe back, the notifications are minimized again:

Click to view quoted image

And; yes, my battery is low.

Best Regards...

Renovar in one minute ;-)

Garrett92C · 02/27/2013, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnld

Widgets are battery suckers. No widgets = good.

Widgets are great. The best part is that you have the option of not adding any to your homescreen.

No widgets = bad.
Having the option of using widgets = good.

rnld · 02/27/2013, 12:34 PM

Wow - there are some nasty people in this thread.

RNP has it right for my issues with WebOS notifications.

**berdinkerdickle** · 02/27/2013, 12:42 PM

Okay guys,
bring it back to respectful conversation, and refrain from attacking each other.

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Vince42 Homebrew Developer Posts: 60	Hi, I am often asked why I stick to my webOS devices and why I love them so much. Aside from showing off the unique features of my smartphone, I decided to put together what makes webOS so awesome for me ... and maybe others as well. If you should find the time to read webOS Awesomeness and to provide your feedback here, I would be very happy. Thank you in advance! __________________ Cheers, Vince @webos24net • donate
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fatclue_98 Member Posts: 65 Global Posts: 591	I agree with most of your points. However, there are variations of "just type" out there already but they are limited to stored data only. As for Synergy, Windows Phone does this quite well with the "People Hub". Your last statement is the most poignant though, the original is indeed the best. If I ever came across that little twerp Apotheker on the street I may have to paraphrase Melville "from hell's heart I swipe at thee!"
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rnld Member Posts: 669	Widgets are battery suckers. No widgets = good. The notifications on WebOS should never have covered the launcher. That is a horrible feature. Last edited by rnld; 02/26/2013 at 09:14 PM. Reason: typo
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laingman Member Posts: 1,877	I think he doesn't use a webos phone or at least not for a while
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Rnp Member Posts: 1,148	Geekpeter, I believe that he is talking about that: And only who never used a webOS phone don´t know that with swipe back, the notifications are minimized again: And; yes, my battery is low. Best Regards... __________________ *The Dog Is The Man´s Best Friend... Because Is The Only That Is Not Looking To Smartphone While We Talking!*
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02/27/2013, 07:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
laingman Member Posts: 1,877	I believe this is the same member who claims to use a Pixie. Maybe the pixie is different because I am pretty sure he said once that it's annoying when you swipe away a notification and it keeps coming back. Pretty good laugh tho
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Rnp Member Posts: 1,148	Laingman, I don´t know what device he use, but I know what SO he criticize aaaallllll the time here... Best Regards... __________________ *The Dog Is The Man´s Best Friend... Because Is The Only That Is Not Looking To Smartphone While We Talking!*
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rnld Member Posts: 669	Wow - there are some nasty people in this thread. RNP has it right for my issues with WebOS notifications.
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berdinkerdickle Tazmorator (Leader Emeritus) Posts: 11,058 Global Posts: 11,835	Okay guys, bring it back to respectful conversation, and refrain from attacking each other. __________________ Just call me Berd.
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