Cool I'll check those out.
Are there any new releases in the upcoming months that would be worth waiting for?
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Are there any new releases in the upcoming months that would be worth waiting for?
Sub 5"? Moto X+1 might be, don't know what they're going to do with the size (there's rumors of multiple sizes). LG G3 Mini might be worthwhile if they don't ruin the specs, it's supposed to be a 4.7" version of the G3. If Sony ever gets their act together and releases the phone the Z2 Compact is another winner.
Oh wow if that's true about the G3 and don't skimp out, that will be a potential for me
I think the g3 mini was already confirmed with 720p screen and 8mp shooter. And I don't think Verizon will get any of those phones except the flagship G3 and Moto X
OriginalThinking
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Is there a Nexus 5 model which works on Verizon? Cos that's 4.95". Failing that it's gotta be the Moto X.
JonathanEx
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Cracking device. I've got so used to using the active display in the last month and a half, it's such a simple yet incredible feature. Love it.
No, Moto X or Droid whatever are the only options.
The Faceless Master
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fixed.
Moto X+1. It's going to be THE phone....
Other than that the new Droid Maxx is bitchin, and the M8 is aight...
Nice to see the outpouring of Moto X love lately. The phone has always received high praise, but it took a while for the Android layman to accept its awesomeness.
I played around with the HTC One M8 and the S5 this week, and I would never stray that far from stock Android.
Long live a Google-enlightened Motorola!
I played around with the HTC One M8 and the S5 this week, and I would never stray that far from stock Android.
Long live a Google-enlightened Motorola!
I have a few old phones that I'd sacrifice, but no way am I smashing my M7.
They will most likely pick people that destroy currently released phones.
Oh most likely. And those people are crazy!
there's a wide of devices below 5 inches, from new phones and flagships to last year devices that can be found at very good prices:
Xperia Z1 Compact 4.3'' 720p Snapdragon 800 2GB ram
Moto X 4,7'' 720p s4pro dual core 2GB ram
Moto G 4,5'' 720p snapdragon 400 1GB ram
LG Optimus G 4.7'' 720p s4pro quadcore 2GB ram
Xperia SP 4.6'' 720p s4pro dual core 1GB ram
for example
I won't smash my Note 3, but I would smash my wife's Nexus 4 for one!
Is it me or is the best quarter ever to be in the market for a smartphone?
Outside of the traditional flagships in the market then there's the oneplusone that undercuts both Nexus and iphone:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/OnePlus-One-vs-Galaxy-S5-vs-One-M8-specs-comparison_id55451
Then there's the Find 7 and Find 7a:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/OPPO-Find-7a_id8590
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/OPPO-Find-7_id8351
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EcyOMJSpHAA
Even the Nubia X6 looks great with a Snapdragon 801, dual 13 megapixel cameras, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage AND a microsd slot that supports 128 GB cards.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Nubia-X6_id8515
I want all these phones but they're too big for me. I need something:
in the 4.3 to 4.7 inch range
runs KitKat
has at least 64 GB of storage in the form of combined flash and sd slot
326 or above PPI (my eyes are too advanced for that prehistoric shit)
An HD screen
At least 2 GB of RAM (hopefully 3 GB) because the phone is with me for at least 26 months
Either way it's a great time to be in the market for a smartphone.
Correct me if I'm wrong but this year has sequels to:
The Moto X
The Moto G
The G2
The Nexus 5
The HTC One Max
Outside of the traditional flagships in the market then there's the oneplusone that undercuts both Nexus and iphone:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/OnePlus-One-vs-Galaxy-S5-vs-One-M8-specs-comparison_id55451
Then there's the Find 7 and Find 7a:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/OPPO-Find-7a_id8590
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/OPPO-Find-7_id8351
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EcyOMJSpHAA
Even the Nubia X6 looks great with a Snapdragon 801, dual 13 megapixel cameras, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage AND a microsd slot that supports 128 GB cards.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Nubia-X6_id8515
I want all these phones but they're too big for me. I need something:
in the 4.3 to 4.7 inch range
runs KitKat
has at least 64 GB of storage in the form of combined flash and sd slot
326 or above PPI (my eyes are too advanced for that prehistoric shit)
An HD screen
At least 2 GB of RAM (hopefully 3 GB) because the phone is with me for at least 26 months
Either way it's a great time to be in the market for a smartphone.
Correct me if I'm wrong but this year has sequels to:
The Moto X
The Moto G
The G2
The Nexus 5
The HTC One Max
SolidSnakeUS
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Can someone correct me if I'm wrong or not, but since Verizon is supposedly moving to VoLTE next year (or at least trying to do a full roll out of it), does VoLTE allow for what like AT&T and T-Mobile and other GSM companies can do, basically use most unlocked phones? I ask because I know it's GSM/SIM card based. Or will it still be regulated and locked down like the current CDMA chipset?
I'm curious about this too.
Depends on Verizon's band - they use 700mhz already, but not the 700mhz At&t and other GSM companies use. So it could be the case of them being open, but no phones actually using their band.
I hate the Twitter client for Android. I use Falcon Pro exclusively now, such a better layout, especially to get to lists quickly (which I use a lot of in Twitter)
I just wish they would remove the reply/retweet/favourite buttons on every single tweet. It makes the feed look so cluttered.
I don't want to see another fucking 5+ inch phone unless it comes close to these dimensions:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_aquos_xx_304sh_with_a_52_fhd_display_hits_japan-news-8362.php
These manufacturers piss me off with their stupidity. Keep your Phone and Phablet lines separate. Phones should be focusing on comfort, usability in terms of handling, use, and media/information consumption. Phablets should focus on bringing that tablet-lite experience that can still technically fit in an average pocket focusing on power.
The HTC One and S5 have both failed miserably. They are just big phones and if the next years model has another screen size increase, the dimensions could be approaching phablet size, completely disregarding the comfort of using a phone with one hand as it's a PHONE.
This is exactly how I feel: http://www.droid-life.com/2014/04/22/i-hate-todays-smartphones/
http://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_aquos_xx_304sh_with_a_52_fhd_display_hits_japan-news-8362.php
These manufacturers piss me off with their stupidity. Keep your Phone and Phablet lines separate. Phones should be focusing on comfort, usability in terms of handling, use, and media/information consumption. Phablets should focus on bringing that tablet-lite experience that can still technically fit in an average pocket focusing on power.
The HTC One and S5 have both failed miserably. They are just big phones and if the next years model has another screen size increase, the dimensions could be approaching phablet size, completely disregarding the comfort of using a phone with one hand as it's a PHONE.
This is exactly how I feel: http://www.droid-life.com/2014/04/22/i-hate-todays-smartphones/
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fucking amen. Nexus 5 is the biggest I'd go personally and it's still kind of pushing it for me. All phones should aspire to moto x size/screen ratio.
If Apple can do it with iphone 6 I'm probably outy. (until nexus 6 -> repeat cycle).
I swear it gives updated every week with a new look
Junior Mint
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Yup. TBH, even the Nexus 5 was feeling too big for me when I still had it. The Moto X and iPhone 5S are seriously the only two phones I'd really even consider using now. I have absolutely no interest in ever getting an S5, One M8, Z1, Z2, etc.
Also, I have to say after having used my friend's Z1, its design is retarded as hell. Making a phone that big square-shaped is so god damn stupid. The thing is gigantic and not comfortable in any way.
That's frickin gorgeous. As a person that loves a big screen phone, I'd love one that doesn't feel like a massive device too. Granted I don't mind shifting and stuff, I've gotten used to it after having all 3 Galaxy Note devices, but smaller frame is a better experience every time, I just don't want to lose the screen retail that 5.5"+ gives me.
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It's shitty. I switched to Fenix.
newdayrocks
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Wow, you're not kidding about Fenix. That is super nice. And has everything I need, like Copy Tweet, and switching between the two RT styles on the fly.
Goodbye, Falcon Pro!
new razr phone is going to be over 5 inches as well too: http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-xt912a-hits-gfxbench-snapdragon-800/
ugh
ugh
I don't think 5" phones are terrible if done right with the bezels. My Nexus 5 doesn't feel too large at all. I've seen and held my brother in law's Note 3 and that phone is way too big for me, but this current form factor of 5" seems right to me.
Battersea Power Station
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Holy cow at Vic Gundotra leaving Google. This is like nuts. I'm really interested in what he'll e doing next.
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qizah
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Yeah, it's really awesome. Definitely worth it. I was big on Falcon Pro until they had that token issue. I've tried Falcon, Tweedle and Carbon. After Falcon, Tweedle was my favourite, but Fenix is better than all the ones mentioned here.
The official app being dead last. It's mad garbage.
I wouldn't mind if he went back to MS.
Baroquemantic
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Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay.
Please give it a fair shake. Too many people give up after a day or two because it doesn't work like iOS (thank Christ) and go back. Let us know if you have any questions or want some tips.
Remember to turn off imessage or it will eat up your text messages sent from ios users.
damn you just described my experience so far, I actually got it on Tuesday but when I got it home it was to foreign to me and ended up popping my sim back into my i5 the next morning and kept on using that for the last couple of days.
i've just been trying to get used to it and setting it up to a point where I feel happy with the sim out.
Stupid I know
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Why get a new phone if you expect it to work exactly like the old one?
Welcome and congrats! That's one sweet, sweet phone.
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