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ViperVisor · Jun 17, 2018

When I voted and saw the results I was surprised. Is this before he made sure he was asking about general use not phone calls.

Something like 80% of people are righties so I figured the results would be 3 to 1 other.
To me it seemed obvious things are made for RH people in mind. Like Samsung have the volume and Bixby buttons on the left side for easy thumb presses in the left hand.

So do most of you dominant RH really think righty-tighty is the way to go?

Deleted member 8860 · Jun 17, 2018

ViperVisor said:
So do most of you dominant RH really think righty-tighty is the way to go?

Yes. Dominant thumb on touchscreen.

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 17, 2018

ViperVisor said:
When I voted and saw the results I was surprised. Is this before he made sure he was asking about general use not phone calls.

Something like 80% of people are righties so I figured the results would be 3 to 1 other.
To me it seemed obvious things are made for RH people in mind. Like Samsung have the volume and Bixby buttons on the left side for easy thumb presses in the left hand.

So do most of you dominant RH really think righty-tighty is the way to go?

Strange... I'm righty but hold my phone with left generally. right hand for navigation. Same with stylus usage on note 8 too.

Jazzy · Jun 17, 2018

Left hand user. Right hand dominant? I mean I do a lot of stuff with my left hand, but I write with my right.

UnpopularBlargh · Jun 17, 2018

Jazzy said:
Left hand user. Right hand dominant? I mean I do a lot of stuff with my left hand, but I write with my right.

Same. Dominant right hand. Use my phone left handed.

Lurkyseas · Jun 18, 2018

Jazzy said:
Left hand user. Right hand dominant? I mean I do a lot of stuff with my left hand, but I write with my right.

I'm right handed.

Brot · Jun 18, 2018

Jeff ChickenDig said:
So Samsung randomly brought back their dope good lock app suite.

Took a few quick videos of the new app switcher. Palm pre vibes

A bunch of other apps too.

Apk is available. A bit buggy but there are guides on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/android/comments/8r9m4i

I like the app switcher. Now I need gestures and I'm good. I'm sure the S9 will get P in 2019 or so. Can't wait.

Vanillalite · Jun 18, 2018

Maybe cause I'm not a big public transportation person or something, but I rarely if ever use my phone one handed.

Usually it's either holding with my left and using it with my right or else using two hands to type like now.

I'm right hand dominant.

chokeartist · Jun 18, 2018

Saw the P20 Pro last night in the wild. The camera worked better than I thought it would. The software/hardware really makes every shot look like a professional DSLR picture without any work. The notch, I can live with, but the chin with the front fingerprint reader is ugly as sin.

I still wouldn't trade my S9+ for one because of the poor video performance.

DrFunk · Jun 18, 2018

ShapeDePapa · Jun 18, 2018

Hello guys new Android user here(s9). I have a super quick question. I'm using Chrome and I can't get the avatar and img to not show on Reset. Both options are checked in the settings but I still see every avatar and pictures. Is it a bug? Thanks!

shinshoryuken · Jun 18, 2018

DrFunk said:

That notch is soo disgusting..

Well, I guess..you either die a Nexus, or you live long enough to see yourself become an Apple clone..

Smylie · Jun 18, 2018

I was planning on replacing my Pixel XL with a Pixel 3 XL, but mannnnn ...

I think I'm going to hold onto it until next year for something that's actually exciting.

Kaiken · Jun 18, 2018

DrFunk said:

I can't. Fist time in my life I have no idea what my next flagship is going to be. Let's see if the Note can sway me.

faceless · Jun 18, 2018

emag said:
Yes. Dominant thumb on touchscreen.

this

Rodney McKay · Jun 18, 2018

I hold my phone in my less dominant hand and use my dominant fingers/thumb to control it.

Unless I'm doing something really basic like browsing Resetera which I'll use both my less dominant hand AND my less dominant thumb to control it.

faceless · Jun 18, 2018

ok, guess i'll try Good Lock 2018

Moodz · Jun 18, 2018

Anyone here with a Nokia 7 plus?

I bought mine 2 days ago but I have Bluetooth troubles an it's starting to scare me.
I managed to pair it with my jvc car stereo but no sound is coming out.
I have not even managed to pair it with my Sony headphones!
What the fuck is up with the Bluetooth on this phone?

Aiii · Jun 18, 2018

Moodz said:
Anyone here with a Nokia 7 plus?

I bought mine 2 days ago but I have Bluetooth troubles an it's starting to scare me.
I managed to pair it with my jvc car stereo but no sound is coming out.
I have not even managed to pair it with my Sony headphones!
What the fuck is up with the Bluetooth on this phone?

Tried with my Sony WF-1000X, MDR-1000X and MDR-1ABT and even my Sony SA-CT370 soundbar. Working like a charm on each of them.

So yeah, factory reset and try again.

Vanillalite · Jun 18, 2018

It's finally happened.

Google hit the Go Button on the overhaul of Android messaging.

DrFunk · Jun 18, 2018

First Xperia XZ2 Premium sample camera images

http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/06/1...images/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Hasney · Jun 18, 2018

Vanillalite said:
It's finally happened.

Google hit the Go Button on the overhaul of Android messaging.

Man, that time of year again huh?

neoak · Jun 18, 2018

Vanillalite said:
It's finally happened.

Google hit the Go Button on the overhaul of Android messaging.

Yeah, the 2018 reboot was overdue

Furyous · Jun 18, 2018

I'm so conflicted over what to buy on the Android side:

Meizu 16 will feature an in-display fingerprint and impressive screen-to-body ratio
The biggest device I usable for me is something with the exact footprint of the LG G6 but the plus version costs $450 and I can't find translucent cases that cover the camera.
Xiaomi could own the 4.7 and 5 inch markets if they want to but they don't care so I have little options left.

Only good thing about the XZ1C is updates other than that it's not for me.

vanmardigan · Jun 18, 2018

Furyous said:
The biggest device I usable for me is something with the exact footprint of the LG G6 but the plus version costs $450 and I can't find translucent cases that cover the camera.

Isn't the s9 smaller than the G6?

Also. Android messages doesn't show my outgoing messages when I select it as the default, major bummer.

vanmardigan · Jun 18, 2018

Edit :double post

Furyous · Jun 18, 2018

vanmardigan said:
Isn't the s9 smaller than the G6?

Also. Android messages doesn't show my outgoing messages when I select it as the default, major bummer.

S9 is dumb expensive and it's not smaller by a huge margin that the G6. It might be harder to use due to the lack of bezel. I'd spend more for a far more robust accessory ecoystem, VR support, more extensive customer support thought not necessarily better, and a better camera. It's $234 for a G6, $450 for a G6+ vs $700+ for a new mint S9.

Samaritan · Jun 18, 2018

Upgrading from a Google Pixel XL in the coming months and it's really starting to look like I'll be upgrading to a Pixel 2 XL. Google implementing a notch is extremely disappointing, as is their realization of it, which is on the uglier side of phone notches. Feels real bad.

vivftp · Jun 18, 2018

DrFunk said:
First Xperia XZ2 Premium sample camera images

http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/06/1...images/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Awwe, just the same ones I linked to earlier. A shame we don't have full size images for the pics.

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 18, 2018

Furyous said:
I'm so conflicted over what to buy on the Android side:

Meizu 16 will feature an in-display fingerprint and impressive screen-to-body ratio
The biggest device I usable for me is something with the exact footprint of the LG G6 but the plus version costs $450 and I can't find translucent cases that cover the camera.
Xiaomi could own the 4.7 and 5 inch markets if they want to but they don't care so I have little options left.

Only good thing about the XZ1C is updates other than that it's not for me.

meizu will still somehow be on nougat :D

asdad123 · Jun 18, 2018

Is anyone screen protector less on the s9 plus? I tried the dome screen protector and screwed it up twice. The first one completely and broke it while cleaning it and the second one has some glue residue on the side near the edge. I'm not buying another after already wasting $80 on screen protectors. I might just get a squarerrade warranty and rock it without a screen protector at this point.

Rodney McKay · Jun 18, 2018

asdad123 said:
Is anyone screen protector less on the s9 plus? I tried the dome screen protector and screwed it up twice. The first one completely and broke it while cleaning it and the second one has some glue residue on the side near the edge. I'm not buying another after already wasting $80 on screen protectors. I might just get a squarerrade warranty and rock it without a screen protector at this point.

I was screen protector-less (with a case) until i got a small gouge on the side of my screen with no memory of when it could have happened. First phone in memory that's gotten scratched as easily as that.

I got a Domeglass protector and found the installation pretty straight forward after watching a video first. I also got some glue residue on the edges, but if you rub it with the included microfiber clothe it comes off fairly easily. The glue even seems to have filled in the scratch so i dont notice it under the screen protector.

My only problem is that it has developed some bubbles just recently after a few weeks (other reviews mention the same thing), but their on the bezel at the bottom so they don't bother me. I had some bubble near the top but managed to squish them away (pressed hard on it and put it under the UV light again thinking it might set the glue better), but these bottom ones that develloped seem to be sticking, but as long as they stay off the screen and stay on the bezel im ok with that.

faceless · Jun 18, 2018

asdad123 said:
Is anyone screen protector less on the s9 plus? I tried the dome screen protector and screwed it up twice. The first one completely and broke it while cleaning it and the second one has some glue residue on the side near the edge. I'm not buying another after already wasting $80 on screen protectors. I might just get a squarerrade warranty and rock it without a screen protector at this point.

rock it without a screen protector

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 18, 2018

asdad123 said:
Is anyone screen protector less on the s9 plus? I tried the dome screen protector and screwed it up twice. The first one completely and broke it while cleaning it and the second one has some glue residue on the side near the edge. I'm not buying another after already wasting $80 on screen protectors. I might just get a squarerrade warranty and rock it without a screen protector at this point.

uhhh doesn't it have a warranty for failed installations? Or discount buy... idk.

but yeah...if you use amazon just return it saying its defective.

go naked. you will get minor scratches but you won't notice in use.

neoak · Jun 18, 2018

I use my S8+ without a screen protector, but I got the Samsung replacement warranty though

nicoga3000 · Jun 18, 2018

Any thoughts on if I should go Note 9 or Pixel 3 XL when they both launch? I know neither are out so no details are officially known on either, but given their past history and performance...?

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 18, 2018

nicoga3000 said:
Any thoughts on if I should go Note 9 or Pixel 3 XL when they both launch? I know neither are out so no details are officially known on either, but given their past history and performance...?

note 9 will just be a note 8 with the s9+ goodies and a 4000mah battery. pixel 3 xl seems... to have 1 camera still, and easily the ugliest notch yet.

If you don't care about a stylus, just get a s9+ like new for like $600 on swappa.

nicoga3000 · Jun 19, 2018

Jeff ChickenDig said:
note 9 will just be a note 8 with the s9+ goodies and a 4000mah battery. pixel 3 xl seems... to have 1 camera still, and easily the ugliest notch yet.

If you don't care about a stylus, just get a s9+ like new for like $600 on swappa.

I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need the stylus. But I keep thinking the novelty will have use, ha.

Any Note nuts have an opinion on that?

CthulhuSars · Jun 19, 2018

nicoga3000 said:
I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need the stylus. But I keep thinking the novelty will have use, ha.

Any Note nuts have an opinion on that?

Depends on what you do on a daily basis. I write a lot down and I carry a pocket notebook and pen. I have cut my notebook/pen usage by almost 80% and rely completely on the note. What makes it better is I screen shot and send what I wrote down to the people that need it. I can edit, color, and do all sorts of crazy things with it. I might be in the minority of Note users that use the pen constantly but I would die on the inside if the pen was no longer there. The only thing I would want to make this particular phone better would for it to be smaller and I know I am probably the only one that feels that way.

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 19, 2018

nicoga3000 said:
I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need the stylus. But I keep thinking the novelty will have use, ha.

Any Note nuts have an opinion on that?

I don't use my stylus much. it's still legit useful for last second note taking at work. Also legit useful for signing pdfs and shit.

A stylus is better than no stylus is my stance. Personally I'd like more battery over the stylus... but apparently the note 9 solves that problem.

Samsung is somehow the only folks around that can add features without removing shit.

shinshoryuken · Jun 19, 2018

nicoga3000 said:
Any thoughts on if I should go Note 9 or Pixel 3 XL when they both launch? I know neither are out so no details are officially known on either, but given their past history and performance...?

All the people I know that has the pixel 2 xl has burn ins now...

Moodz · Jun 19, 2018

Aiii said:
Tried with my Sony WF-1000X, MDR-1000X and MDR-1ABT and even my Sony SA-CT370 soundbar. Working like a charm on each of them.

So yeah, factory reset and try again.

Yeah, managed to pair my sony headphones, sound is ok. Can't try in my car for now, we'll see...

DrFunk · Jun 19, 2018

Find X is hot. Oppo sez it'll be sold in North America too

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 19, 2018

It is pretty sick.

Key points of worry though is that everything is in that sliding mechanic including face unlock and cameras (no fingerprint sensor).

I unlock my phone plenty....

Also... How does a case work?

Dope its coming to the US, and apparently on a carrier too. Congress gonna be thrilled

maloney · Jun 19, 2018

asdad123 said:
Is anyone screen protector less on the s9 plus? I tried the dome screen protector and screwed it up twice. The first one completely and broke it while cleaning it and the second one has some glue residue on the side near the edge. I'm not buying another after already wasting $80 on screen protectors. I might just get a squarerrade warranty and rock it without a screen protector at this point.

I have an s8 and my better half has an s9. On both I used a wet applied soft tpu protector. I think they're great as you can slide it around to get it lined up perfectly. Wipe the bubbles out and leave to dry overnight and jobs done, you can barely see it once applied. My first one lasted about a year before a corner started curling up, it peeled off nice and easy and I reapplied an new one.

Granted it won't stop the screen from cracking if there was an impact but it'll stop any scratches or scuffs.

In the UK they're usually under a tenner for 2, worth a punt in my opinion.

Samaritan · Jun 19, 2018

The more I look around at this year's offerings, the more I'm thinking I'll just try to make my Pixel XL last one more year and hope 2019 brings some genuine improvements and hopefully a far more competitive Pixel phone.

Vanillalite · Jun 19, 2018

Samaritan said:
The more I look around at this year's offerings, the more I'm thinking I'll just try to make my Pixel XL last one more year and hope 2019 brings some genuine improvements and hopefully a far more competitive Pixel phone.

You're good so long as your battery holds up.

I think if you have a newerish flagship and aren't crazy into phones no reason you can't be on a 3 year upgrade cycle.

nicoga3000 · Jun 19, 2018

CthulhuSars said:
Depends on what you do on a daily basis. I write a lot down and I carry a pocket notebook and pen. I have cut my notebook/pen usage by almost 80% and rely completely on the note. What makes it better is I screen shot and send what I wrote down to the people that need it. I can edit, color, and do all sorts of crazy things with it. I might be in the minority of Note users that use the pen constantly but I would die on the inside if the pen was no longer there. The only thing I would want to make this particular phone better would for it to be smaller and I know I am probably the only one that feels that way.

Jeff ChickenDig said:
I don't use my stylus much. it's still legit useful for last second note taking at work. Also legit useful for signing pdfs and shit.

A stylus is better than no stylus is my stance. Personally I'd like more battery over the stylus... but apparently the note 9 solves that problem.

I had a Note 4 when those first came out, and while I didn't use the stylus for everything, I did love having it. I've been trying to do a better job of keeping a daily to-do list at the office, and this may give me that extra push for it. I think these two posts are enough to confirm my stance that I probably will grab the Note 9 when it drops.

shinshoryuken said:
All the people I know that has the pixel 2 xl has burn ins now...

I had heard about this, but I assumed that issue worked itself out. Guess not! Note it is.

Thank you guys for the thoughts and feedback.

Jeff ChickenDig · Jun 19, 2018

So this whole notch thing is like a one night fling.

China already done with it.

Moodz · Jun 19, 2018

So anyone knows a workaround to prevent Spotify from displaying album art instead of my wallpaper on the lockscreen?
I can't believe it's still a thing in 2018...
It didn't do that on Samsung, but now I'm on Nokia 7 plus with android one.

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