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Re: I Know Why Black Birders Sing

Corvida Raven — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:50:37 -0000

Thanks for the encouragement Melissa and glad I found you on Instagram!

Re: I Know Why Black Birders Sing

Corvida Raven — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:33:32 -0000

I agree! It's a similar impact to what's been happening in the technology industry over the last few years as well. There's a lot both can learn from one another through the micro-movements (as I like to call them) that bubble up and intersect with the larger call to action of addressing inclusion on every level. Thanks for your comment Bryony!

Re: The Importance of Inclusion in Technology

Corvida Raven — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:02:04 -0000

Glad to hear it's still resonating. Thanks for sharing that Anica!

Re: Upload Photos to Instagram From a Browser

Corvida Raven — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:00:33 -0000

I listed the instructions you can follow to access the mobile site on your laptop using Firefox. Those instructions still work and they're pretty easy to follow.

Re: Everything New in Android P Developer Preview 2

Corvida Raven — Sun, 13 May 2018 01:15:10 -0000

Pixel 2 and Nova Launcher working just fine with gestures. No search bar or recent app icons at the bottom though. However, if Pixel Launcher is disabled gestures don't work.

Re: Note to Self: Take the Wheel

Corvida Raven — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:42:51 -0000

Pretty much! You'll never know until you try. As cliche as it sounds, it's so true. I think it's also important to not focus on the future so much because it changes all the time. You're changing all the time and you have to be able to roll and adapt to that. This should really be a class for all college students, especially freshman.

Thanks for reading, spreading love and for adding to the conversation Volkens!

Re: Backpacks Made For Travel And Adventure

Corvida Raven — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:32:08 -0000

Yes they are Poppy! They require just enough pressure to hear a snap or
pop when securing or detaching the magnets. In addition, a thief would
also have to open the drawstring, which you’ll definitely feel.

Re: Hair Nah Is A Game That Delivers An Important PSA: Don’t Touch Black Women’s Hair

Corvida Raven — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:30:12 -0000

Yes, Volkens! Hair Nah can not only help us build up that muscle and reflex in a fun way, but also get others to see how it's annoying, disrespectful and why they need to just stop. I hope this becomes an app and would love to see some lightsabers or nunchucks added in addition to those hands.

Re: 4 Ad-Free Twitter Apps for Android

Corvida Raven — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:33:41 -0000

Scott, thanks for letting me know this. I've reduced the size and hope the reduction makes the blog easier to read.

Re: Google Play Music 6.10.3050BN.2950753 (READ NOTES)

Corvida Raven — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:43:31 -0000

Have you had any issues searching for music with this version?

I'm seeing the same bar on Nexus 6P, but I'm also not getting any search results when I use it.

Re: Giveaway: Win a Carved Wood Case for the Nexus 6P or Galaxy S6 Edge+

Corvida Raven — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:47:19 -0000

I want both cases since I have both devices. I think I'm more afraid
of my Nexus 6P breaking on the first drop so I'd want that case more. It
feels so much more fragile than my S6 Edge+. Bonus: both cases match
the gold tones of both phones.

Re: Google Camera 2.4.008 (1519572-30) (noarch) (Android 4.4+)

Corvida Raven — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:19:24 -0000

Works just fine for me.
AT&T Moto X 2013

Followed same instructions imminent access listed.

Re: How to: Control focus in a Nokia Lumia in order to take faster and better low light photos

Corvida Raven — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 04:21:59 -0000

I'm very familiar with these workarounds, but as a couple of folks have already noted these workarounds are useless if there's a lot of movement and/or low lighting. I just switch to my DSLR if there a lot of activity.

However, I wonder if the Lumia 1520 running WP8.1 with continuous autofocus handles these situations better. If so, it would give me a reason to start using it more. Can anyone test this?

Re: A Harlem Poetry Lesson: By Nokia Lumia 1020

Corvida Raven — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:38:57 -0000

What's the name of the poet?!!! That was awesome!

Re: 10 Instagramers Nokia Lumia lovers should follow

Corvida Raven — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 07:45:54 -0000

Any chance of you guys recognizing and highlighting a few black and latino photographers in here?

Re: Share photos faster with phriz.be on your Lumia

Corvida Raven — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 01:16:13 -0000

This looks great, but it would be of more interest to me if I could send high res send to networks as well as people. There are people on those networks too you know.

Re: BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android: What You’re Not Missing

Corvida Raven — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:43:32 -0000

I don't expect to be using this app for long and now I'm waiting on your invite lol :P

I was able to get both apps working at the same time, but the messages weren't in sync. I saw previous conversations on my Moto X that weren't showing up on my iPhone 5. I don't know how BBM works on BB phones so I wasn't sure if that was supposed to happen.

Re: Aviate Launcher: The Right Apps and Information At The Right Time [300 Invites]

Corvida Raven — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:47:45 -0000

You're welcome Roger! Enjoy!

Re: How Nokia Got Their Groove Back With The Lumia 925

Corvida Raven — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:35:58 -0000

I can see how that was confusing. I was trying to say that 3 hours after it breezed past the 14 hour mark, it died. Corrected the post so that it doesn't confuse anyone.

Re: Why BlackBerry Needs Android (and Android Needs BlackBerry)

Corvida Raven — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:00:05 -0000

I highly doubt secure instant messaging can bring any company back from the dead.

Re: The Importance of Inclusion in Technology

Corvida Raven — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:30:32 -0000

Thanks Wanda!

Re: Samsung Galaxy S2: The Best Smartphone on Budget!

Corvida Raven — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:30:17 -0000

The features you're referring to are not OS features, they're hardware specific. The GS2 on Virgin Mobile is not NFC capable. So those features will not come with the upgrade.

Re: Why I Switched from iOS to Android

Corvida Raven — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:56:55 -0000

To your first point: you're right, it can send media. I've updated the post to clarify that it can't do this over bluetooth, which was a basic function of many phones in the 90s and early 2000s.

To your point about space: no one uninstalls an application to clear the cache of that app. There are apps and options that allow you to do this. It's a basic feature of your browser, in fact. Go do your homework.

The person who still sends ringtones via bluetooth does not need to evolve. Access to better technologies needs to evolve. This is NOT about buying ringtones, but about SHARING media - something that I frequently do with my friends in my neighborhood (and I'm sure you do the same). The difference is that the music my friends and I listen to isn't available on commercial platforms because that's not how the artists we follow release their music. iTunes also requires a computer for one reason or another - this is a step backwards if you ask me. I don't need a computer to manipulate media on Android devices.

Maybe your sensibilities are what really need to evolve because you seem to find it difficult to grasp how others, who are not YOU, have to use technology to suit THEIR needs - not yours.

Re: Why I Switched from iOS to Android

Corvida Raven — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:45:20 -0000

I've used the flagship Google products but I wouldn't own one. Those small annoyances become big problems over time.

As for the zip problem, you just made me aware of it because no one emails me zip files. They usually email me a link to download the zip, which avoids the Gmail problem. There are apps out there to circumvent this though.

I never said Android was perfect. I just see it advancing in capabilities as a platform much faster than iOS no matter how many apps come out for it first. iOS is only a clear winner in app design and functionality. But the platform isn't up to speed when it comes to meeting my needs.

No side has technically been picked. I simply switched. I carry around and use a Lumia 820 (courtesy of Nokia) almost as much as my Galaxy Note 2. Windows Phone and Android are in the limelight for me. I've put iOS on pause until Apple comes out with something exciting.

Re: Why I Switched from iOS to Android

Corvida Raven — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:35:29 -0000

All I can do is shake my head at those people.