NeOak
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They will call it 5G for marketing reasons. Then the true 5G will be "5G <thing>".
Same with "4G" being HSPA and LTE being "4G LTE".
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Android |OT8| ConFuchsia say beta is better
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They will call it 5G for marketing reasons. Then the true 5G will be "5G <thing>".
Same with "4G" being HSPA and LTE being "4G LTE".
brotkasten
Member
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/892167245740347393
We already knew, but for those who didn't, here's Note 8: THE OCHO
Between this, the iPhone 8, the LG G6/V30/Pixel XL and the Essential, Samsung really does the "bezelless" phones the best. The curvature on the edges makes all the difference. Sure, it's terrible for screen protectors and against drops, but it looks miles ahead of what the others attempt to do with their designs. Hopefully they can get the fingerprint sensor sorted out by the time the S9 launches.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Probably. Lol
I don't really care what they are calling it.
I just wondered if anyone had tried it out yet if they happen to live in one of the test cities!
Hold screen. Widgets. Nova action.
awesome!
so now I'm back... I did a factory reset of my S7 as it was getting laggy and weird. Everything is smooooth again. Love it.
I literally did the same last night. It's sooo much faster.
Hopefully battery is better.
Lmao, Moto dropped the price of the Z2 Force to $720:
https://9to5google.com/2017/08/01/motorola-moto-z2-force-price-drop-720/
Still too much
https://9to5google.com/2017/08/01/motorola-moto-z2-force-price-drop-720/
Still too much
The R&D for the Moto mods.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Moto G5S and 5S Plus finally revealed.
I still don't understand the need for these phones.
I still don't understand the need for these phones.
Jazzy Network
Member
Wasnt that the original price?
Nm I was on their site yesterday and it said 720 so I guess it was already dropped.
Looks like it's about time to upgrade my Note 4.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/892286351445504000
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/892286351445504000
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Why would you think it would be amazing when everything pointed to it being otherwise?
That is a fair point!
Given that a X2 Play is also 5.5", which I think I have discovered is too big for me, I might wait for the G5S. That looks like it might actually be perfect for me, and dropping very soon!
Edit: Nevermind, I seemed to be mixing up the features of the 5GS and 5GS Plus in the preview I read.
Jazzy Network
Member
I really have no urge to upgrade my G6 so far this year. There's nothing going on in the near future I may want. The Moto X somewhat intrigues me but knowing it's Lenovo they'll fuck it up. The Pixel will be too expensive and hard to find. I think I'm good unless Huawei surprises me with the Mate 10 at a good price and available in the US.
chicken_pasta
Banned
Availability of bootlooping devices, yes.
Unknown Soldier
Member
NOTE 8 THE OCHO is looking pretty damn good. This might finally be the year I retire the Note 4.
they are pretty beefy, add a bit on each sides. They do look pretty nice though, but they are plastic so dings will look not amazing after a while.
Dual camera was the main thing I was waiting for that the iPhone 7 Plus has.
If next year they find a better solution for the fingerprint sensor, maintain the relatively good battery life, generally have the same design language, the S9 series will be a sure be for sure buy for me. My other main hope, which I know they won't do is to focus on optimizing the performance of the device to be more consistently smooth and be better at RAM management. I kind of don't want them to take the solution as throwing more RAM in and barely working on the software. They're in the position where they HAVE to be able to match up the Pixel and iPhone next year because of they are both going receive big upgrades at the end of this year. Pixel for title of the best Android phone and iPhone to as much of those sales as they can for those who are still open to it.
If next year they find a better solution for the fingerprint sensor, maintain the relatively good battery life, generally have the same design language, the S9 series will be a sure be for sure buy for me. My other main hope, which I know they won't do is to focus on optimizing the performance of the device to be more consistently smooth and be better at RAM management. I kind of don't want them to take the solution as throwing more RAM in and barely working on the software. They're in the position where they HAVE to be able to match up the Pixel and iPhone next year because of they are both going receive big upgrades at the end of this year. Pixel for title of the best Android phone and iPhone to as much of those sales as they can for those who are still open to it.
Jazzy Network
Member
Amazon discontinuing Blu phones because of Chinese software lol.
NeOak
Member
Rodney McKay
Member
I use the transparent version of this case with my S7 Edge and it works great.
Gives the phone enough grip on the sides so I can hold it without touching the screen, but it's thin enough not to add much bulk either.
I have another Spigen case (one with a kickstand), but it's a bit bulkier and the vilume/power buttons are a little harder to feel for in the dark.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
MKB video on the Red Hydrogen phone is up for anyone interested.
chicken_pasta
Banned
He talks about prototypes and nothing else. Sad!
The note 8 has 6gb of ram vs 4 in the S8+. It's debatable if it's the "better" device. They're close this time around: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...440p-infinity-display-snapdragon-835-6gb-ram/
Curious what the prices are MSRP. Rumors are saying 1000 which is kinda crazy lol.
I'll get one on swappa in like November for $600... But I'm kinda done with samsung for a while.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
3300mAh battery
Baroquemantic
Member
It won't look exactly like that, but Nova settings -> App & widget drawers -> App drawer style -> List
Prototype Viktor
Member
dat real battery life increase
Can't wait until Android O breaks Android Pay.
Speaking of which, I tried using it recently, but the terminal kept blanking out when I used it so I ended up holding up the line a bit. I finally caved and used my chip card like some sort of Neanderthal.
I did not feel like I was living in the future in that moment.
Speaking of which, I tried using it recently, but the terminal kept blanking out when I used it so I ended up holding up the line a bit. I finally caved and used my chip card like some sort of Neanderthal.
I did not feel like I was living in the future in that moment.
BoboBrazil
Member
They ruin emojis
nature boy
Member
Baroquemantic
Member
Many of the things listed here:
https://developer.android.com/preview/api-overview.html
I wonder if they'll actually deliver on this. Guess it'll ultimately still be up to carriers and OEMs. I also don't think Google really cares about updates. I doubt most smartphone owners care either.
xplicitone
Member
I finally took the plunge and bought the Galaxy S8+ in Coral Blue. I'm coming from Note 5. I wanted to wait for either Note 8 or Pixel 2 XL, but I've wanted the Coral Blue S8+ version badly when it first came out and I'm glad it hit the US. So far (1 day usage), it's not a huge upgrade but this is just minimal app usage, however the battery life is amazing.
Is there no "Fast Charge" on this thing? It does charge in like 1 hour and 50ish minutes from 20% to full, but it doesn't say "Fast", using the cable+plug it came with.
Is there no "Fast Charge" on this thing? It does charge in like 1 hour and 50ish minutes from 20% to full, but it doesn't say "Fast", using the cable+plug it came with.
NeOak
Member
It only does Fast Charging when you aren't using it.