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Is the HTC One M8 the best phone out there atm?
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Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
You want the Moto X+1.
Sept. 4th Mark it on your Tech Calendar
That being said don't be dumb and upgrade on contract. Don't be that person.
TrAcEr_x90
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I have it. Awesome phone but the camera suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks. That is what I probably use it mostly for too. Wish I would have gone with something else.
Wiki says that last year's event was held on 3rd September but Note 3 released on the 25th,I'm hoping for an early release this year though.
Agreed. Went with the Note 3 over the M8 when i bought earlier this week.
Ars did an article on this recently
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/08/the-state-of-android-updates-whos-fast-whos-slow-and-why/
Unfortunately LG is the worst, but it's still probably the best flagship phone out there, tied with the Z2 (which isn't out on carriers in the US)
UK or US?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Get a One+ invite on GAF and get that. Works perfectly fine with T-Mo.
I've used the M8 for 3 months and just recently switched to the Oneplus One. The M8 is a great phone. Sense isn't too intrusive and you can replace the launcher if you don't like it. The camera isn't great but with the second camera, you can do some neat stuff. The build quality is top notch. Last but not least, the battery life is great; I was able to go easily through a day with a full charge of battery.
Agreed.
Alligatorjandro
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Pound for pound the nexus 5 is the best phone
lastflowers
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with an start screen that's not absolute garbage like above.
.....but I'm extremely biased.
DUFFMCWALIN
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No flagship phone "easily" tops another flagship phone.
Its a great phone OP. There are multiple great phones out there at the same time and there always will be. You just need to pull the trigger.
I'm in the market for a new phone and this one is what has caught my attention. Is the next version due out this year (Nexus 6?) or should I just go for it?
The 6 should be announced with in a month or two.
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
I'll wait it out a bit and see what happens then, thanks. I'm in no rush.
Yeah, September is when they all start announcing so they are ready for the holidays.
I love my HTC One M8. I previously had the M7 as well. I personally think it is the best phone for my personal requirements, but it is not the best phone if we are strictly speaking specs. The LG G3 and OnePlus One are superior in that regard.
The metal build is my favorite aspect of the HTC One line. I could never go back to a plastic phone so I wouldn't really consider the aforementioned superior phones. It depends on what you are looking for in a phone.
The metal build is my favorite aspect of the HTC One line. I could never go back to a plastic phone so I wouldn't really consider the aforementioned superior phones. It depends on what you are looking for in a phone.
Echelon079
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I Have a note 3. I HATE touchwiz. I LOVE that Google put the Google launcher up and now I can use that on my phone and not worry about touchwiz that much. It's like a huge Nexus 5 now for the most part
I currently have a LG G3 and absolutely love it. It's my first Android phone since HTC Magic.
The only downsides to it so far is:
- Not that good of a battery (I blame the screen)
- Brightness is too low for outdoor use.
- Not all apps are supported.
- Could do with a physical camera button.
The camera is exceptional. Focuses very quickly and does great macro shots. Love it.
The only downsides to it so far is:
- Not that good of a battery (I blame the screen)
- Brightness is too low for outdoor use.
- Not all apps are supported.
- Could do with a physical camera button.
The camera is exceptional. Focuses very quickly and does great macro shots. Love it.
Same, I only have to deal with it's stupid settings screen now. Also my toggle screen is comicly big.
Lol look at thing.
I was deciding between the two phones myself but the Galaxy S5 is a far better option after you install Google Now Launcher to the phone. Stock android homescreen filling up the entire screen, physical home key not taking away from real estate, and a great camera.
Definitely wait till the end of September before deciding on a phone though, quite a few new phones are coming out next month.
Definitely wait till the end of September before deciding on a phone though, quite a few new phones are coming out next month.
You know that's optional to expand the toggle that big right?
I have a Note 3 and hate touchwiz, but the toggle screen is not why.
Alligatorjandro
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Yeah I'd just wait to see the new one at this point
somuchwater
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You really can't go wrong with any flagship phone. It's just a question of what you prefer.
The Galaxy S5 and LG G3 have really great cameras. The HTC One has a really nice design. The iPhone 6, I'm sure, will be great.
The thing to ask is what you like - i.e. do you like Touchwiz, do you like the physical design of the G3 or One etc? Then make your decision knowing that you can't really make a mistake.
The Galaxy S5 and LG G3 have really great cameras. The HTC One has a really nice design. The iPhone 6, I'm sure, will be great.
The thing to ask is what you like - i.e. do you like Touchwiz, do you like the physical design of the G3 or One etc? Then make your decision knowing that you can't really make a mistake.
Lol is it? I just got it and that's the default. I would love to shrink it. Oh you mean that button to expand it.
Yeah, I mean expanding it. You can put the most important toggles at the top so no need for the huge toggle screen.
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