Nexus is a great phone but battery life is terrible.

I've seen a couple of alarm clocks listed but don't have any idea from the posts of their usefulness. I have an S3, the installed alarm is hit and miss at best. So it wll be greatly appreciated if anyone who has any suggestions.

As an aside, how the fuck do you code an alarm app to be inaccurate or simply not work much of the time?

I have never previously had a phone alarm fail. It beggars belief that they let them out the door in such a state.

User error!

The only thing that is poor about the Nexus is it's camera.

My Nexus is just fine,

have not needed to SD card so far, more than enough space for 3 movies and my current playlists.

Camera is good.

Battery life is just fine (with the help of Juice Defender free version)

Some of the Google I/O announcements and updates are pretty cool.

the new Google+ Tablet interface is much better,

Google Glass announcement was simply awesome.

Q - not available in the UK since Google Music isn't :/ - nice looking device.

Google Maps/Navigation now with downloadable/offline content - downloaded the ~40MB for greater London last night.

Nexus 7 - looks pretty Good.

Jelly Bean 4.1 - should be a nice improvement - coming to the Nexus phone is July.

Chrome browser updated to v20?

Can't wait to see what's coming today/tomorrow.

all 3000+ devs at the conference got a Nexus phone, Nexus 7 and a Q... that's pretty nice .

I use Alarm Clock Free by iHandySoft Inc. and it hasn't failed me yet. There's a paid version with a few added features but the free one does I need.

It is pretty nice but don't forget the tickets are $900!

and they've been given ~$1450 worth of kit over the 3 days

Day 2 they got a Chromebook

The Day 2 stuff was impressive, the cloud computing demo was mind numbing. 3D rendering the browser using only html and css, motion control via webcam, some really impressive and clever stuff.

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Apple have won an injunction against the Sale of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the US.

"AutomateIt" and "Smart Places" are similar apps on Android. They both have free and paid versions.

I haven't tried it but "Tasker" is supposed to be the best, costs ~$5 in the Play store.

Hey knowledgeable Android people.

I have a Motorola Droid that was upgraded a month ago automatically-ish by my provider. Now the "push" or search for new emails only seems to happen when I wake it up, which is fucking stupid. Is there a setting I need to change?? I figure they are trying to save my battery but I want to be able to decide that.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Anyone using NFC stickers or tags? Looks pretty cool but the Samsung TecTiles are all sold out so looking at alternatives.

Hey knowledgeable Android people.

I have a Motorola Droid that was upgraded a month ago automatically-ish by my provider. Now the "push" or search for new emails only seems to happen when I wake it up, which is fucking stupid. Is there a setting I need to change?? I figure they are trying to save my battery but I want to be able to decide that.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Look under your email account settings. Should be one for "inbox check frequency" or similar. You will probably find it's set to "never" and hence will only check if you open your email.

FOG - just checked that and I notice "this type of email does not support push". But it is set to check every 15 minutes. Not sure why it wouldn't support push. But it can be sitting there asleep for 4 hours and I get nothing until I wake it up.

Cossax - The wifi is actually turned off on purpose when I am at this particular clients offices as they have everything locked down so tight (but not PR oddly enough ) I cannot use the web on my phone when I am here because it's not one of "their" phones.

A good example was just now. I had not looked at my phone for an hour, and it showed no messages. When I read these replies I woke it up to check the settings, and 4 emails came in. ggrrrr.

That sounds like the radio is going to sleep when the screen is off. I didn't think the radio ever went to sleep with network data, only wireless.

Are you using gmail or what app?

Had a quick look around online based on the above suggestion, is there some sort of mode for your battery e.g. smart mode / power saver that automatically turns things off when the screen is off? Maybe have a play around and see if there is such a setting and turn it off?

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean begins rolling out to the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus
By Bryan Bishop on July 10, 2012 07:12 pm 162COMMENTS

We knew it was just a matter of time, and now Google has announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has begun rolling out to the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus. For owners of the phone, the new OS will be appearing over the next few days as an over-the-air update, bringing Google Now, an improved keyboard, and several other features we covered in our extensive review of Android's latest iteration. The HSPA+ model won't be the only one getting the update either, with Google confirming that all Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, and Motorola Xoom devices are on the list for Jelly Bean in the coming weeks and months.

One outstanding question, however, has been whether the Jelly Bean update will include changes to the unified search functionality that has been a point of contention between Apple and Samsung. Google and Samsung had been planning an OTA update to Ice Cream Sandwich that would remove any local search results from the Galaxy Nexus in favor of web-only results. We've reached out to Google for confirmation on any search changes and will update you as more information becomes available.

Update: A Google spokesperson has informed us that the company has not pushed out any changes to search functionality in connection with the Jelly Bean update.

Yeah there is actually a Smart Actions app. I will check through those and see what's happening.

I also did some messing around and see that the standard Android app does not "push" email. You need to go to a 3rd party app like gmail or K9. Am planning on looking at K9 over the next few days.

I use Google Apps mail and I love the Gmail app from Android 4.0 on, it's absolutely brilliant.

Something like Juice Defender could be causing your problem too.

In my Nexus I am still running a 4.0.2 version, how do I upgrade?

Try Mail Droid. Works better than K9 with push mail, dumped K9 for it and no complaints.

Small ads at the bottom of screen which aren't obtrusive and no ads when you're readingor composing mail, so OK imo.

you should have received an over the air update to 4.0.4 quiet a while ago. unless you're not running a stock rom.

Did not receive any air update, I have no clue what a stock rom is!

Just got the jelly bean update on the Galaxy Nexus. Very similar in layout etc with a few minor tweaks but it's noticeably quicker. Shazam won't be happy with the inbuilt music recognition software either I reckon... all in all a good update, I do love this phone.

Just got the jelly bean update on the Galaxy Nexus. Very similar in layout etc with a few minor tweaks but it's noticeably quicker. Shazam won't be happy with the inbuilt music recognition software either I reckon... all in all a good update, I do love this phone.