thehypocrite
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No unlimited power? lost opportunity right there.
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Android |OT7| Now With a Whole New Messaging System
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No unlimited power? lost opportunity right there.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5mcdsz
Rehost of that HTC video. So it's basically the HTC flagship from a few months ago with new specs and a dumb squeezing thing.
Something about squeezing a slippery metal glass phone just seems like a bad idea.
Any of y'all squeeze a bar of soap before?
Z2 play Z2 Force.
They need to differentiate from last year will still keeping compatibility with them mods. Seems like only so much they can do lol.
Rehost of that HTC video. So it's basically the HTC flagship from a few months ago with new specs and a dumb squeezing thing.
Something about squeezing a slippery metal glass phone just seems like a bad idea.
Any of y'all squeeze a bar of soap before?
Z2 play Z2 Force.
They need to differentiate from last year will still keeping compatibility with them mods. Seems like only so much they can do lol.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Yep. Wireless is good enough for the general public. And wireless is so much more convenient. It wins.
Hilarious at that start up voice prompt. Typical electronic manufacturers just trying to put a bunch of nonsense they think is cool. It's like blue lights on hardware. Ugh.
nature boy
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How many of those are US bound? Lowest tier is clearly for developing markets.
Because peak brightness varies too much (on mobile especially), and the UHD alliance spec for mobile has literally only been ratified for about three weeks so not all the implementations are consistent yet.
And yes, it also requires per device DRM assessment.
This won't unusual at this point in a new at standard. HLS was much more fragmented for its first year, you literally found implementations for some handsets caused others to hard lock.
Junior Mint
Member
RIP Android Wear
I ordered Airpods a few weeks ago, I should get them in early June. Didn't feel great spending that much money but I find headphones too bulky and most earbuds are too invasive other than Apple's and the knock offs Amazon made for Android so Airpods were the only contender for my money.
At least I won't ever drop my phone again because of the earbud wire getting caught on something.
At least I won't ever drop my phone again because of the earbud wire getting caught on something.
You also need the high end netflix to get 4k HDR lol.
I have no clue why I'm still subbing. I've not watched anything on Netflix since January.
Samsung and Intel chiming in support against Qualcomm in that ftc suit lol.
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-intel-support-ftcs-lawsuit-qualcomm-771905/
Would love me some Exynos Samsung phones in the US. Would be devastating on Qualcomm if galaxies stop having their stuff in the states.
I have no clue why I'm still subbing. I've not watched anything on Netflix since January.
Samsung and Intel chiming in support against Qualcomm in that ftc suit lol.
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-intel-support-ftcs-lawsuit-qualcomm-771905/
Would love me some Exynos Samsung phones in the US. Would be devastating on Qualcomm if galaxies stop having their stuff in the states.
nature boy
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Kinda rich coming from Intel
DeathByBacklog
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So I went with the V20. Bell had a promotion going on right now on the LG phones. Was able to get either $300 trade in on the v20 or $400 trade in on the G6. So essentially I only paid taxes on the phone on a 2 year contract. I ended up going with the v20 for a bunch of reasons...
- Big screen
- Superior sound (built in DAC)
- ability to shoot in RAW format for photos.
- Removable battery
- 64gig on board memory
- expandable memory via Micro SD.
- 2016's easiest phone to repair.
I was going to hold off for the XZ Premium but the in addition to upgrading my phone I was picking up a phone for my wife (her first). So I went with a Pixel for her. Sales rep knocked off $100 off that phone if I decided to go with either of the LG's that day. So all I had to do was pay taxes on that phone also.
If I waited for the Premium I likely wouldn't have had such a savings. Probably wouldn't have got anything back in trade in on the Z3. And there no doubt would have been a $200 - $300 price point even on a 2 year contract with the XZP.
I'm liking the v20 quite a bit. But I will say this...
I already miss my 2 forward facing speakers on the Z3. Why these companies think it's a good idea to have 1 speaker located on the side of the phone is beyond me. Aesthetics be damned!
Only had to pay taxes after the trade in of my Z3. (2 year contract...but I had no intentions of going to any other carrier).
I with Bell. I had a couple of conversations with them both instore and online. It sounds like they'll be getting it. But they had no idea when.
And OF COURSE this comes out the day after I picked up the V20.
Just did on Saturday. Reasons above.
- Big screen
- Superior sound (built in DAC)
- ability to shoot in RAW format for photos.
- Removable battery
- 64gig on board memory
- expandable memory via Micro SD.
- 2016's easiest phone to repair.
I was going to hold off for the XZ Premium but the in addition to upgrading my phone I was picking up a phone for my wife (her first). So I went with a Pixel for her. Sales rep knocked off $100 off that phone if I decided to go with either of the LG's that day. So all I had to do was pay taxes on that phone also.
If I waited for the Premium I likely wouldn't have had such a savings. Probably wouldn't have got anything back in trade in on the Z3. And there no doubt would have been a $200 - $300 price point even on a 2 year contract with the XZP.
I'm liking the v20 quite a bit. But I will say this...
I already miss my 2 forward facing speakers on the Z3. Why these companies think it's a good idea to have 1 speaker located on the side of the phone is beyond me. Aesthetics be damned!
Only had to pay taxes after the trade in of my Z3. (2 year contract...but I had no intentions of going to any other carrier).
I with Bell. I had a couple of conversations with them both instore and online. It sounds like they'll be getting it. But they had no idea when.
And OF COURSE this comes out the day after I picked up the V20.
Just did on Saturday. Reasons above.
Honestly, the sharp hard edges is the only thing that annoys me about the current Z. It's very similar to the iphone 4 which people praised but which I hated the hand feel of.
It looks fine imo,especially for the $400 option,but once you start going up in price, this is post s8 world now. People rather have sex screen than overpriced moto mods.
The Faceless Master
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I was cracking up at the likes of Intel complaining.
Android has been doing that for ages (at least, my 2 years old budget android phone was able to do it).
Pressing the shutter on a normal camera is a big cause of camera shake so squeezing the phone to take a picture seems like a really stupid idea.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I'm in different time zones all the time and I don't recall my Nexus phones ever doing that.
My 6P did it when I went to Hawaii from Atlanta. I recall having to adjust a widget clock though
My Pixel, Pixel C and Xperia don't do it...
I recently cancelled again. I guess I'll resub for S2 of Stranger Things.
BoboBrazil
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I bought an Axon 7 on the cheap. This is still the best all around phone of 2016 when looking at price as a factor. Can't believe I got this as cheap as I got it. Gotta love Craigslist.
This is a strong contender for my next phone. I don't know if I can go without front facing speakers.
Unknown Soldier
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Samsung keeps winning. I had that too on my Note 4 when I was traveling last month.
BoboBrazil
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The speakers and screen are awesome. Fingerprint sensor is in a great place. Build quality is nice.. Get it if you can find a good deal. Took some negotiating on my end but I got mine for less than $200.
nice. sold mine for $280.
also sold my pixel that i bought for $600 for 620.
I'm now officially down to 1 phone. first time in ages... waiting for op5 now. benchmarks and aututu 'leaks' are all over the place.
Baroquemantic
Member
Microsoft's fluent design looks like a mix of material design and whatever Apple calls that ugly mess they use. Leans more towards the former, though.
Yea, it was in my google now cards last time I was in a different time zone. It said time at home or something. Not on the lock screen mind you.
Galaxy S8 Exynos vs Snapdragon test (Phone Buff)
Surprisingly close, probably negligible difference in actual real world use. Not the gulf the S7 had.
Surprisingly close, probably negligible difference in actual real world use. Not the gulf the S7 had.
still wish the memory management is less aggressive. Like wth is even the point of having so much, or even offering 6gb in china haha.
3gb phones like moto z play is better at this than samsung stuff.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Intel has gotten rekt in mobile so they actually have a valid complaint.
I'm surprised Nvidia hasn't gotten in line to take swipes at Qualcomm too, it was some of Qualcomm's predatory pricing which helped prevent Nvidia from breaking into mobile too.
Of course Nvidia doesn't need mobile now because they have AI and deep learning, plus they have essentially established total dominance over their traditional gaming market, plus Nintendo Switch has been a massive success. Qualcomm can get fucked.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I thought you were making OT8.
Android |OT8| Why?
there's a new HTC phone but nobody has mentioned it
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U11-vs-HTC-10-The-new-features_id94084
by the way
is the exclusive carrier in the us
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U11-vs-HTC-10-The-new-features_id94084
by the way
sprint
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Seems like the concept video was bullshit haha. It's basically 3d touch the frame. You ain't scrolling lists on yelp or something like if the frame is a track pad or something.
At least it should work in cases. But as with any new tech, it's just gonna work in HTC apps that no one uses.
At least it should work in cases. But as with any new tech, it's just gonna work in HTC apps that no one uses.
I guess so people can choose which one they want to use. Bummed Cortana is not an option.
Phonearena(!) dropping 🔥:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U11-is-dead-on-arrival-heres-why_id94090
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U11-is-dead-on-arrival-heres-why_id94090
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Enjoy your preview of the Pixel 2.
It does look nice.
Jazzy Network
Member
Bezels in 2017.
Well it also does all the nougat stuff. Double tap multi task button to quickly switch between the last app.
Hold multitask for split screen.
