Depending on the price this can be a good phone for those who don't want to give up on a mechanical keyboard on phones.
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Android |OT7| Now With a Whole New Messaging System
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Depending on the price this can be a good phone for those who don't want to give up on a mechanical keyboard on phones.
the Note 7 did. Not sure about the S7
Saiyan-Rox
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That;s the 2nd one of these posts i've seen. first one was on reddit.
Jzero
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Great, one of the reasons i use Android phones is so people don't want to steal my shit (had 2 iPhones stolen in the past)
wait what?
LostMyNarbles
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Sounds like you should get a Windows Phone.
Seems to be like $540.
Which... Could have been worse. Basically a moto z play with physical keyboard and timely security updates.
The Faceless Master
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don't we already have to use separate apps anyway?
it's not like iMessage works on Android
The Faceless Master
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-Pyromaniac-
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there's no reason they can't have one app that does messaging, sms, video calling, has a desktop client, and is pre-installed on all android devices.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Oh Sony
-Pyromaniac-
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Sony didn't get the memo. Went the other way with it.
They do. It's called Hangouts. They just decided that it's not worth putting 100% into it, hence all the other half-baked messaging apps (my theory).
If they'd just take Hangouts and rename it "Google Messaging" with the same functionality and polish the fuck out of it, they'd have a home run IMO. The foundation is right fucking there!
They seem so annoyed that businesses liked using Hangouts more than regular people for some reason.
-Pyromaniac-
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I wish but by designating it for enterprise it basically means they're done with it and will put less effort into it
vivftp
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I really do wonder what it is about the fingerprint sensor that prevents them from using it in the US. Obviously they'd have to pay someone who owns a patent on the tech there, but who is it? And even if they did move the fingerprint sensor to another location, would it really make a difference? Unless they switch to another type of tech they'd still be unable to use it in the US.
Anyways, glad to see the new Ultra variant. I do like that they went with front stereo speakers on it this time, but I think the Premium is going to be my choice this year. The camera on it just sounds too good with that new sensor in its ability to take images in a far shorter timespan than a traditional camera for comparable results, and the larger pixel size should work out nicely for better low light photos. I suppose the 960FPS video mode might be fun as well, we'll have to see.
As the mid-range devices are rumored to support 64GB storage I do hope they offer the Premium in a 128GB variant.
Also on the topic of bezels, I'm absolutely pleased with 'em. The top and bottom bezels aren't likely to be larger than the ones on my Xperia Z Ultra and my thumb is already about 20% too large for those bezels. I spend a lot of time holding my phone in landscape mode and I need something to hold on to.
Jazzy Network
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Soooo did they just reuse the hardware again?
Me too before I saw it was S625 :/
It looked quite laggy in a preview which could mean input lag.
The uneven keyboard lighting also looks cheap. Pretty obvious there are only two LEDs.
The Faceless Master
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they already tried that with Hangouts
waterproof or nah? definitely profit-resistant.
Me too before I saw it was S625 :/
It looked quite laggy in a preview which could mean input lag.
The uneven keyboard lighting also looks cheap. Pretty obvious there are only two LEDs.
Hopefully fixed with production models.
Moto z play is fairly smooth so as long as Blackberry doesn't completely fuck up the skinning it should be fine. Battery life should be insane as well.
vivftp
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Reuse what? The Premium is the only one we have rumored specs on and compared to the last Premium it has some notable spec bumps:
- The 4k display should support hdr so it's a new screen
- The camera should be the new sensor Sony just unveiled with built in DRAM so it can take extremely fast shot and do slow mo at 960 fps
- The phone should be running Snapdragon 835 so the latest processor
- It seems even mid range units will get 64GB of storage so the Premium should get the same or more. Plus either 4 or 6 gigs of RAM depending on the leaked rumors
And we'll have to wait and see what else it might have. Based on the pic tho it has a headphone jack, stereo front speakers, a camera shutter button and will likely be waterproof. If it's like previous Xperias it should still support expandable storage.
The Faceless Master
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i think the real point is they charge the same kinda cash as everyone else but you don't get to use the FP sensor. why would you as a consumer support that with your hard earned money?
Hangouts was the epitome of half-assed Google apps.
vivftp
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Well I would get to use it here in Canada just fine. I don't know what the deal is with the USA and the fingerprint sensor, and if it will ever become available there officially. I know there are workarounds where you can use it as the hardware is all present, but that's up to the individual user if they want to take those extra steps.
Unknown Soldier
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Everyone else: Let's move to minimal bezels, or even edge screens to eliminate them altogether!
HTC and Google: I like bezels. They're quaint.
Sony: MAKE BEZEL BIGGERRRRRRRR
HTC and Google: I like bezels. They're quaint.
Sony: MAKE BEZEL BIGGERRRRRRRR
Damn Sony covers up these bezels. There is room for a BB's keyboard
And the price of those things will be ridiculous as always
A HTC level of stupidity
Vinterbird
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I would be okay with bezels if it meant that Google world sell their phone in more then for countries. It's baffles me they aren't selling it across Europe.
Mr.Shrugglesã
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Yeah I agree with everyone, Sony is the best.
Saiyan-Rox
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I see Google Assisstant is coming to all devices after all
That 700 quid (Or contract in my case) for a few months exclusive was really worth it....not!
Still happy for Nexus owners though.
That 700 quid (Or contract in my case) for a few months exclusive was really worth it....not!
Still happy for Nexus owners though.
Jazzy Network
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G6 is meh. Only thing it has that I want is the IP68 rating. It'll probably get at least $650. Makes my $360 V20 a much better buy. Also no Quad DAC in the USA? LOL wtf?
-bakalhau-
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Ahahaha man, just got a nice surprise at work right now. Just got my hands on a P10 right after the announcement.
First impressions of the design is I actually like it. Much better live than in the stock photos we got today. It was the black version. I thought it was a step up from the P9.
First impressions of the design is I actually like it. Much better live than in the stock photos we got today. It was the black version. I thought it was a step up from the P9.
Jazzy Network
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Dammit no P10 for the USA. The Honor 9 better be the P10 but better.
So Europe gets neither? lol this thing is going to bomb so hard.
sleverfunk
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I thought the P10 look really bad when I first saw it. But It's growing on me.
It's has a very iphone~ish look.
It's has a very iphone~ish look.