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I got a Pixel XL, Razer phone, OnePlus 5T, and a Note 8 coming. I just want to buy a panda 2xl to see if it fixes the issues of the blue screen of the black 2xl I bought back in October. I really do need to get rid of some of these though lol
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Yeah, probably gonna stick with the note 8 or 2xl assuming I can get a coupon for it to purchase and sell the others. Also I'm gonna buy a s9+ most likely here later this month or next when it goes on sale.
Honestly API hooks aside I'm not sure what else I really want from Android anymore that I don't already have that wouldn't be a complete OS overhaul which fuscia seems to be.
Most of my issues are on an individual per app basis.
Most of my issues are on an individual per app basis.
Best Android Police article I've ever read:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/...ng-mess-money-not-making-life-easier-opinion/
As a business minded person, I'm embarrassed that I never considered all the points brought up here. For me, messaging on Android hasn't been a problem, but that's because my friends and I have chatted on Hangouts on group chat and it's worked great. So the problem again with other people. Though I'll say that more and more people I know with iPhones happeneto actually have Hangouts because they chat on Gmail at work and all use Google maps.
If Google decides to push and makes things worse, there's always going to Whatsapp at least.
They need to understand though that Android P will never attract enough iPhone users if they don't figure out the messaging siituation. Updated, more consistent animations are not enough to bring people over.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/...ng-mess-money-not-making-life-easier-opinion/
As a business minded person, I'm embarrassed that I never considered all the points brought up here. For me, messaging on Android hasn't been a problem, but that's because my friends and I have chatted on Hangouts on group chat and it's worked great. So the problem again with other people. Though I'll say that more and more people I know with iPhones happeneto actually have Hangouts because they chat on Gmail at work and all use Google maps.
If Google decides to push and makes things worse, there's always going to Whatsapp at least.
They need to understand though that Android P will never attract enough iPhone users if they don't figure out the messaging siituation. Updated, more consistent animations are not enough to bring people over.
Samsung Pay is the way to go for most areas. If you don't have a Samsung phone that supports it, then you're just stuck with plain Android Pay in which doesn't have MST support.
The only real reason to use Android Pay, is for online ordering/mobile ordering throughout official apps such as Chick-Fil-A.
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Ouch, when did you get it? People with later batches seem not to have it as bad based on some videos I've seen. Maybe I'll just pass on it then.
Got mine in end of November/December. Later batches might be better but mines got a strong shift. You get over it quick tho
I have a white XL 2. Noticed the blue in the first couple of days only because of how overblown it was in the media. It's a non issue.
As these things mostly are.
There's nothing more annoying than someone encountering a problem on their phone, making a post on Reddit about it, which in turn gets put on the "news" sites, only to get picked up by actual news sites.
And before you know it, these tens of users with faulty phones are indicative of build quality out of thousands. It's a shame, really. The only time I've actually seen something like that be true and helpful is with the Note 8.
My girlfriend dropped my 3T in the toilet, the phone is dead since this terrible event. I am now using a Nexus 5X and I gotta say: what a shitty battery it has. On 4g it drops 20-30% in 15 minutes. 2GB of RAM are a joke nowadays, I constantly have Spotify shutdown on the background while I was listening to music because I am using some other app. Camera shutter lag can be better measured in the halfs of seconds.
Yes. I meant "tap" figuratively. (It sounds better than "wave vaguely over the terminal")
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Good article. Messaging is a big reason to leave Android. It's indicative of Google's failure to fix the obvious because it doesn't help their bottom line. With that perspective, why continue to use the platform?
Have you seen the Pixel 2? The blue shift is very noticeable and absolutely deserves the discussion it received. It's on another level. Is it a deal breaker? To some. But to hand wave it away as a viral problem is off the mark.
The notion Android Police is a mouthpiece for Google is very, very silly.
By the same token in-app purchasing is a big reason to leave Apple. UI debacles like Comixology and Amazon pushing you out to a website from the app to make purchases because they're not willing to pay Apple a 30% tax is something that obviously needs to be fixed, and only remains so because it helps Apple's bottom line. With that perspective, why continue to use the platform?
It's plainly wrong to pretend either are better than the other here.
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Because they're pushing in another direction (Google Assistant, Camera, AI integrated into their products), offering different functionalities
But yes I agree their direction is a bit of a mess, and developing a coherent messaging app with be fairly easy for a company like Google
What do you guys recommend for a free photo editor? I've been using Sketch but was wondering if there is anything better.
indeed.
for people that already live outside of the bubble due to many international contacts using Whatsapp, the jarring functionality difference in IAP on apps is a significantly worse consumer experience.
Yep. Heck, I disabled iMessage even when I had an iPhone it was such a non-entity. The in-app purchase debacle would screw something up for me several times a week if I was still there.
Well my iPhone home button started acting up (only working 75% of the time when pressed) even after resetting and all. Decided I may as well get the Galaxy s8 now. Burned the $65 in BestBuy reward credit I had built up, as well as an old $20 gift card I had laying around. So, for something like $640 after the President's Day discount the local BestBuy had I got a new s8.
Still setting it up, configuring, etc. Already so much better having Google Now again. Opens any app, instantly starts GPS directions to wherever I say, plays a song or book from Amazon music or Audible, etc. Siri could do none of that.
Still setting it up, configuring, etc. Already so much better having Google Now again. Opens any app, instantly starts GPS directions to wherever I say, plays a song or book from Amazon music or Audible, etc. Siri could do none of that.
The one on the right doesn't look good at all, really hope for them that it's not this year's flagship.Hmm, what's this?
New Xperia? Originally posted in the comments section on Xperiablog it seems
It looks like the original iPad in some ways...
Random problem: a few updates ago Chrome on my OG Pixel, all up to date, started making the bottom navigation button bar white and I can't figure out how to get it back to black. It's an eye-destroyer so I just reverted the updates and I'm running a super old version of the browser now to prevent it. Anyone know how to deal with this other than just using a different browser? I also tried the latest Canary and Chrome Betas but they have the same issue. Surely, this can't be intentional...
Yeah, it's a bit iffy on appearance. Maybe the actual feel is good? I dunno. I know with the XA2 people said it felt good with a slight curve on the back. I suppose if nothing else a thicker back would allow them more room to put in a larger camera module and larger battery.
Someone had posted this design looks like the Plate + Human design concept that was leaked during that Sony hack a few years back:
If they are still working off of designs conceived 5 years ago then I gotta say that's a bit disappointing.
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Just to point out again that the phone on the right is sitting beside a Compact model, so maybe this is the design of the new Compact? If so it may or may not reflect the design of the flagship.
Don't think there's a setting inside of chrome, but you can use custom nav bar application to change it. It's intentional, they did for maps as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner&hl=en
Ahh, thank you so much! What a weird, shitty design choice on googie's part.
They are inverting a bunch of stuff these days to help with image retention.
Honestly they really should ditch the ugly ass filled nav buttons, which definitely don't help
It was also a prototype too...so fingers crossed that it won't look so...frumpyYeah, it's a bit iffy on appearance. Maybe the actual feel is good? I dunno. I know with the XA2 people said it felt good with a slight curve on the back. I suppose if nothing else a thicker back would allow them more room to put in a larger camera module and larger battery.
Someone had posted this design looks like the Plate + Human design concept that was leaked during that Sony hack a few years back:
If they are still working off of designs conceived 5 years ago then I gotta say that's a bit disappointing.
EDIT.
Just to point out again that the phone on the right is sitting beside a Compact model, so maybe this is the design of the new Compact? If so it may or may not reflect the design of the flagship.
Maybe they learnt from essential and have click connectors on the back, and the hump is an extended battery.
Ok, regarding that mysterious Xpeira it looks like there's a tad bit more info:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/02/19/xperia-xz2-compact-prototype-makes-an-appearance/
Still iffy on the curved back. Historically have phones with curved backs like this been easier to hold? Since it is a prototype being photographed that might explain the odd power button as well. I'm guessing they'll go with that classic circular silver power button.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/02/19/xperia-xz2-compact-prototype-makes-an-appearance/
Still iffy on the curved back. Historically have phones with curved backs like this been easier to hold? Since it is a prototype being photographed that might explain the odd power button as well. I'm guessing they'll go with that classic circular silver power button.
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-unveil-new-social-network-uhssup-galaxy-s9-838679/
Speaking of message apps.
Uhssup kids.
Speaking of message apps.
Uhssup kids.
RIP. I still use it even though the swype accuracy has been mediocre in past years. The gestures and shortcuts were too good to give up.
Oh wow, just realized this requires ADB access and making this work on Mac is about to make me throw my phone & laptop out a window.
Why the fuck does Google think people want blazing white nav bars burning a hole in their eyes. I'm fucking furious that this isn't easier to sort out. I do appreciate the attempts at help though!
my bad, I forgot it needed adb.
You always turn on battery saver and have it red instead!