Yep. It's basically the same UI scaling option but you have more control.
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Android |OT8| ConFuchsia say beta is better
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Samsung 8 series phones are somehow thicker than before. Edge to edge screen comes at the expense of love handles
Maybe getting rid of the jack will slim things down a bit.
The S8+ doesn't really need to be thinner. I'd rather keep the sweet battery life.
Samsung 8 series phones are somehow thicker than before. Edge to edge screen comes at the expense of love handles
Maybe getting rid of the jack will slim things down a bit.
No, but kneecapping the battery probably would.
longdi
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Not really but S8 and Note8 are a step back while not offering more battery life then S7E.
The 8 trios are surprisingly thick!
I don't think they're thick at all. Maybe Samsung has just found what they felt was the appropriate thickness for the phone for ergonomics.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Uhhh they aren't thick at all?
Baroquemantic
Member
Seriously. One is 8mm and the other is 8.1mm. That's already really thin.
The Faceless Master
Member
is it even thicker at the thickest point? camera bump vs none.
Stop it
NeOak
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a few days old, but it seems it is going to be a universal variant.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/918607529780875264
The Faceless Master
Member
a few days old, but it seems it is going to be a universal variant.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/918607529780875264
released in time for the Black Friday sales eh
Bob Dobalina
Member
A friend is looking into the Pixel 2, are there any viable alternatives other than the regular S8 that contain a USB-C port and a headphone jack?
e: if she goes the S8 route it'll be with the b1g1 deal on t-mobile, so it'll cost ~$400
e: if she goes the S8 route it'll be with the b1g1 deal on t-mobile, so it'll cost ~$400
NeOak
Member
LG V30, which works with the new 600 Mhz T-Mobile network.
http://bgr.com/2017/10/13/lg-v30-deals-t-mobile-vs-verizon/
BoboBrazil
Member
Spigen, Tudia, Ringke are the best imo.
Jazzy Network
Member
I like Caseology, Ghostek, and Spigen.
Bob Dobalina
Member
As much as I want to suggest this, no more LG phones cause the only reason she's shopping for a new phone is cause her second 5X is bootlooping. 😬
NeOak
Member
That was the shitty Snapdragon 808/810 timebomb.
a few days old, but it seems it is going to be a universal variant.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/918607529780875264
Oh, look, a G6 with a strange cover.
Reading android police preview... The fuck? The non pro variant is like better in almost every way.
16:9 but 1440p over 1080p amoled on the pro (barf)
Finger print sensor on the front over a Huawei logo. Bezels are only slightly bigger.
Headphone jack and microsd card support over neither on pro.
Desktop mode is dope. Hope Google can do one someday as well. All these flagship horsepower is kinda wasted on just a phone.
The camera auto detecting object and switching modes is pretty cool too.
4 gb of ram on both default is disappointing. I had apps close on me pretty frequently on my mate 9. Especially during photography lol. My podcast app closes everytime I take a pic for some reason. Wish the not pro came in a 6gb ram option.
Edit: Mr mobile says only the pro will come to the US. Ehhh.
16:9 but 1440p over 1080p amoled on the pro (barf)
Finger print sensor on the front over a Huawei logo. Bezels are only slightly bigger.
Headphone jack and microsd card support over neither on pro.
Desktop mode is dope. Hope Google can do one someday as well. All these flagship horsepower is kinda wasted on just a phone.
The camera auto detecting object and switching modes is pretty cool too.
4 gb of ram on both default is disappointing. I had apps close on me pretty frequently on my mate 9. Especially during photography lol. My podcast app closes everytime I take a pic for some reason. Wish the not pro came in a 6gb ram option.
Edit: Mr mobile says only the pro will come to the US. Ehhh.
Seems like people like the Pixel 2 xl screen better but I bet it's all screen lottery.
Hmmm so desktop mode is only on mate 10 pro. So confusing.
So, I am a Luddite when it comes to mobile devices and know absolutely nothing about them.
However, Harmonix's new board game, DropMix, is coming out this week and Canada and I'd like to get it. It requires a mobile device. I'm OK with picking up a new tablet, since all I have a relic of a Tab 3, but don't want to spend a fortune, and I don't really need a phone (so I'm not going to be picking something up along with a plan) - however, all Hasbro has listed on their site for confirmed compatible devices are phones (and the Nexus 9, which I can't find for sale anywhere anyway).
I've been trying to compare specs but I really have no idea how they compare across vendors, etc. The 'weakest' compatible device Hasbro lists in their FAQ is the LG G4 (Qualcom Snapdragon 808, 6-core 1.8GHz, Adreno 418). The other devices are the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, HTC One M9, Motorola Droid Turbo 2, Google Nexus 6P, and the Google Nexus 9 - basically all 2015 devices.
Would anyone here have any suggestions for tablets that might be comparable to this devices? I'm fine with smaller tablets (e.g. 7" or 8"). I'm going to check some places around here for used phones, too, on the off chance I can get a good buy.
However, Harmonix's new board game, DropMix, is coming out this week and Canada and I'd like to get it. It requires a mobile device. I'm OK with picking up a new tablet, since all I have a relic of a Tab 3, but don't want to spend a fortune, and I don't really need a phone (so I'm not going to be picking something up along with a plan) - however, all Hasbro has listed on their site for confirmed compatible devices are phones (and the Nexus 9, which I can't find for sale anywhere anyway).
I've been trying to compare specs but I really have no idea how they compare across vendors, etc. The 'weakest' compatible device Hasbro lists in their FAQ is the LG G4 (Qualcom Snapdragon 808, 6-core 1.8GHz, Adreno 418). The other devices are the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, HTC One M9, Motorola Droid Turbo 2, Google Nexus 6P, and the Google Nexus 9 - basically all 2015 devices.
Would anyone here have any suggestions for tablets that might be comparable to this devices? I'm fine with smaller tablets (e.g. 7" or 8"). I'm going to check some places around here for used phones, too, on the off chance I can get a good buy.
Jazzy Network
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Goddammit the Pro looks good till I saw no headphone jack. Pass.
The normal one has a bigger higher res screen, headphone jack and microsd card.
Apparently pro just means water resistance 🤔
Also HTC u event on November 2. 18:9 time.
Jazzy Network
Member
It's fine my S8+ gives me no reason to spend money anyway. I just wanted a flagship Huawei phone.
megarockexe
Member
This is something I'd need to see in person. Because I thought the S8's screen wasn't great, but it saw universal praise. And another complaint was brightness. Nobody needs that bright of a screen. Unless that has to do with daylight visibility, which I wouldn't know.
The Faceless Master
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glass back but no wireless charging lol
why are these Mate 10s already scratched in the preview videos?
'pro' like wrestling
why are these Mate 10s already scratched in the preview videos?
'pro' like wrestling
Think they said they had to decide between wireless charging or giant battery and they chose the later.
Is wireless fast charge a Samsung exclusive? Why doesn't LG and Apple support that.
Edit. So mate 10 has a bigger higher res and brighter screen than the pro and even has a better screen to body ratio..
Lmao.
https://m.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_10_vs_mate_10_pro_screen_battle-news-27752.php
It really goes to show how these 2:1 screens are so dumb.
Baroquemantic
Member
Nah.
The Faceless Master
Member
it just goes to show that naming something pro doesn't mean it's true
Rodney McKay
Member
Couldn't find my bluetooth headphones this morning, so my headphone jack saved the day!
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
And in terms of more normal size phones, the best phone released this year is the s8. Samsung simply schooled everyone this year, Apple included.
The Faceless Master
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before discount too considering the prices of other devices.
WhiskerFrisker
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The Note 8 is ugly to me. I'd get a V30 over it any day of the week.
Phonescoop sez the V30s screen is fantastic: http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=19695
brotkasten
Member
My issue with the placement for the fingerprint sensor is that it's really inconvenient for lefthanded people.
They placed the sensor on the new Galaxy A5 and 7 right under the camera. That's definitely better. I wonder if it's a sneak peek at the placement for the S9 or if Samsung hasn't given up on embedding it into the digitizer yet.
Honestly Nexus 6 is my GOAT. Fucking loved that phone.
Damn I'm going to miss my Nexus 6.
Will wait for tech analysis, something less subjective
Those awesome Pixel 2 living wallpapers are available here:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...8-0-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/#file
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...8-0-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/#file