Baroquemantic
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Yeah. Outside of the Pixel's weird looking bokeh effect, I thought it looked better in nearly every shot. Also don't know why they didn't test the Note 8.
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Android |OT8| ConFuchsia say beta is better
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Veritigo_X
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Nova Launcher has it as one of the options under the Notification badges setting.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
The S8+ camera app is great.
What more do you want? It does auto HDR shots well and anything you want in pro mode.
NeOak
Member
That's what I've been using. I'm asking in case there is something the Pixel camera app does better than the Samsung one.
Unknown Soldier
Member
You should install the camera app from your drug phone Heisenberg, it's the best of them all
The Faceless Master
Member
When they said speed tests I was thinking LTE, not CPU benchmarks.
Iphone 8 gets wrecked by iphone 7 in speed test.
https://youtu.be/P_00J9Tzs-8
But my optimization 🤔
https://youtu.be/P_00J9Tzs-8
But my optimization 🤔
Unknown Soldier
Member
That thread in OT about how iPhone 8 is literally the fastest phone of all time and it jumped to light speed and conquered the universe is one of the funniest things ever. Apple fans are really frightening.
Hey, AndroidGAF. I'm thinking it's about time to replace my old Nexus 5. Looking at some cheaper phones to last me for the next year or two.
Between the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active and the Moto G5S+, what would you recommend? Anything else worth looking at in the $200-$300 price range?
Between the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active and the Moto G5S+, what would you recommend? Anything else worth looking at in the $200-$300 price range?
NeOak
Member
They disable most of the advanced stuff in the Qualcomm modem of the CDMA versions.
A11 is CPU, and you know this.
The shit Intel modem they use is bad, and then they crap on the Snapdragon X16 to make it similar in speed and lack of capabilities with the Intel modem.
Ain't getting full "Gigabit" LTE on the iPhone 8/X when they neuter the Snapdragon X16.
Neat looking pixel icon pack free for like 15 more hrs
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pixbit.prime
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pixbit.prime
Vivalaraza
Member
No overcast on Android!? This sucks. WhatsApp is so much better on iOS and now this. Aaah.
What's the best podcast aggregator app for Android?
What's the best podcast aggregator app for Android?
I use pocket cast which syncs between ios and android.
brotkasten
Member
How is WhatsApp better on iOS?
And yeah, it's Pocket Casts. Best Podcast app I've ever used.
Just echoing PocketCasts. Beats the pants off every other app.
Vivalaraza
Member
Thanks for the suggestion, will check it out now.
1) swipe to reply to a specific message, much smoother than clicking then hitting reply
2) control over downloading content, unless I can't find the options on Android you can't view an image in the app without saving it to your phone which is just really annoying
Two things I miss:
1) swipe to reply to a specific message, much smoother than clicking then hitting reply
2) control over downloading content, unless I can't find the options on Android you can't view an image in the app without saving it to your phone which is just really annoying
brotkasten
Member
Oh, that's really good. It's pretty annoying how Android handles messages in general. Like there's no way to copy just a part of a message im any messaging app I've used so far, be it SMS, WhatsApp or Telegram. It's so weird. At least Telegram has better options for pictures.
……forgetit
Member
Whelp, day 3 in Apple land and my most missed feature is multi window app support, I miss having music and gps on the same screen while driving.
Hey guys,
I was wondering is there reliable seller that sells batteries for Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 (AT&T)...
I am trying to find one, but I am worried about fakes out there.
This is for my Father and we use it as a spare phone, but the battery is shot. :\
Any advice y'all?
I was wondering is there reliable seller that sells batteries for Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 (AT&T)...
I am trying to find one, but I am worried about fakes out there.
This is for my Father and we use it as a spare phone, but the battery is shot. :\
Any advice y'all?
Just get another iPhone.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Did you say in the Apple thread that Android won't be missed? Why are you here then?? 😂😂😂
I shouldn't have bothered commenting, lol.
There's still no multi app support for the phones with bigger screens in iOS 11?
……forgetit
Member
I said it in the heat of the moment sense I was still super pissed at my pixel at the time, so far its the only feature I wish I still had but overall Im enjoying my 8 a lot more than I enjoyed my pixel.
And Im here because I used to post here regularly and still do when I want to talk about something android related lol.
Not on phones lol. It's always been my biggest problem. Iphone cpu are powerful as ultrabooks, give users options to do wild stuff. Actual background processesing. Splitscreen. Picture in picture etc.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Lol I'm just yanking your chain. But it is disappointing when people tend to shit on Android for mistakes that Apple kind of gets away with.
What are you enjoying so far from your 8, if you don't mine me asking? I could upgrade since it doesn't hurt to just have it but I'm holding out until the pixel unveil to see if it's worth upgrading to.
……forgetit
Member
The OS just feels more cohesive so far, my first time with iMessage too so its just been fun communicating. Also I use the built in screen recording a lot so far. My mom also got an iPad and its been a godsend for helping her set it up. Overall its just been easier to get things done on this phone vs my pixel.
Well, they did change their protocol to include bokeh effect.
The XZ1 is louder then previous Xperias.
Edit:
XZ Premium vs iPhone 8+ speed test
https://youtu.be/vtVfffQFiTE
XZ1 is louder than the XZ Premium, I think Btekt compared them but I think the iPhone is still louder than both.
Unknown Soldier
Member
So you had a Pixel and you blame Android for the problems you had?
Actually...you would be right.
Next time get Samsung.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Hmmm, your definition here is definitely interesting. I'm not going to harp so much on it but cohesive is a word that kind of shocks me but at the same time, I guess different strokes for different folks.
Imo, while the OS is smooth and really not difficult to navigate, not being able to change defaults, having a crappy notification system and then having bad widgets isn't very cohesive to me. If you aren't using Apple stuff, then it's pretty much hard to get around in that aspect. But that's just my stuff....
I am curious to know what you couldn't do on your pixel that you can do much better on the iPhone....that is actually what I'm interested in if you don't mind.
Yes, the iPhone is louder but it's also higher pitched, sounds bad imo.
Being a fence sitter (longtime android and ipad user) the big things for me is google integrations and assistant and with lastpass it integrates into apps. Also much better notifications. and the app drawer. God I hate having to have a dump folder on my iPad just for apps I can't get rid of or rarely use but want to keep installed.
Never even tried iMessage/Facetime purely because its not cross platform.
The Faceless Master
Member
Nothing more cohesive than copying and pasting data to transport it between applications.
……forgetit
Member
Well honestly it works well with the way I used android to begin with. I only used widgets on one page and all of them have a decent equivalent for iPhone. Also I enjoy the quick settings more, even if that is a more iOS 11 thing, and the apps I use regularly all seem better on iPhone so far. Im actually one of those weirdos who still used Snapchat and its much smoother on iOS. Also iMessage has been great for communicating with my friends who have iPhones and I really like the camera so far. Cohesive might not be the right word, but its definitely curated. Not being able to change default apps is annoying, but I havent really tried to switch any of them besides google play music. Essentially it has its quirks like android does. If you value customization and freedom I wouldnt switch, I used to be more like that, but the customization eventually lost its appeal to me because I stopped really using it.
Not sure what you mean, I had to do the same on android?
Vivalaraza
Member
Does anybody know how to set your google calendar up so that it picks up dates that items are due to be delivered from your gmail?
Pocketcasts have launched a beta of their web player 2.0.
https://playbeta.pocketcasts.com/web/settings/about
https://playbeta.pocketcasts.com/web/settings/about
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Fair enough. I can't really say that I'll ever get tired of customization because I love to be clean and organized but some find the iOS look much better. But if you like it, I guess that's all that matters. Kudos
Something is corrupted, do a factory reset.
I had a similar issue with a borked 5.0 install. A lot of stuff didn't work either because of it. Can't remember what they all were, but I think Google play didn't work at all so I couldn't install any apps or update them.
Thinking about getting the Essential phone. I wouldn't buy it at $700, but Sprint is offering it for half off on their flex lease program (which you can buy out at the end of the lease). For under $400 it looks like a nice phone albeit with a sub par camera (although the Google Pixel camera app that's been ported is supposed to improve things).
newdayrocks
Member
Hmm, better than the old version, but really wish episodes would sync with the Android app.
brotkasten
Member
How do you mean? I'm listening to an episode on my phone that I started earlier on the web app and the progress synced right over.
Does anyone know how to access the info that's on a sim card (Galaxy S6), in order to delete stuff?
I Googled, and the only info I could find was how to physically access the sim card, which I know, or how to delete texts that are saved on the sim card, which I don't have any on. There's no info as to how to access the simcard directly and see exactly what is on it. Is that even possible?
I Googled, and the only info I could find was how to physically access the sim card, which I know, or how to delete texts that are saved on the sim card, which I don't have any on. There's no info as to how to access the simcard directly and see exactly what is on it. Is that even possible?
I went with the same deal. The final purchase price is $475 if I remember correctly. I really like the phone but with all the things to watch out for (ear piece screen coming out, back panel lifting, and possible wifi/cell reception issues) I recommend ordering online and picking it up at a store to look it over. The battery life has been very good especially coming from a Nexus 6/6p and the hand feel is amazing with the ceramic back. With the Sprint deal I can over look the phone's short comings.
Thanks for the heads up about all the issues. Not really sure I want to deal with all of that with a company that I'm not sure will be around in the next few years.
newdayrocks
Member
When I jump onto the browser version, it'll have a bunch of other episodes listed that I've already listened to and removed from my phone. Most times, it'll have my progress on most episodes, but even then, they don't all sync right.
If you had a Nexus 4 or 5 it reminds me of the same type of shortcomings an owner had to deal with. If you are willing to go on XDA and do some user fixes it's not bad phone. Just way overpriced in my opinion without the Sprint deal and even then I went back and forth for 3 weeks. I wish Google would release more Android One phones in the USA without the Fi purchase requirement.
Huh? Mine always have. Syncing across platforms is pretty much the feature that sold me on it.