Well for me its not so much ideology, its just the price unlocked and faith in getting timely OS updates for a good while.
I'd be happy to buy a Moto X for instance if it was priced like the Nexus.
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Well for me its not so much ideology, its just the price unlocked and faith in getting timely OS updates for a good while.
I'd be happy to buy a Moto X for instance if it was priced like the Nexus.
Baroquemantic
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vivftp
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GSM Arena has reviewed the Xperia Z3 Compact. And the battery life... DAMN!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135.php
It seems like they may have had a pre-production model though since they've apparently had it in their posession since before the phone was even announced. This could possibly mean performance would get even better for the final release.
BTW, the camera performance has been GREATLY increased over previous generation Xperias. Using their camera comparison tool, you can see a huge difference across the board. For example:
Really amazed by this and can't wait to see what they'll have ready for next year when I'm ready to upgrade.
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135.php
It seems like they may have had a pre-production model though since they've apparently had it in their posession since before the phone was even announced. This could possibly mean performance would get even better for the final release.
BTW, the camera performance has been GREATLY increased over previous generation Xperias. Using their camera comparison tool, you can see a huge difference across the board. For example:
Really amazed by this and can't wait to see what they'll have ready for next year when I'm ready to upgrade.
GSM Arena has reviewed the Xperia Z3 Compact. And the battery life... DAMN!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135.php
It seems like they may have had a pre-production model though since they've apparently had it in their posession since before the phone was even announced. This could possibly mean performance would get even better for the final release.
BTW, the camera performance has been GREATLY increased over previous generation Xperias. Using their camera comparison tool, you can see a huge difference across the board. For example:
Really amazed by this and can't wait to see what they'll have ready for next year when I'm ready to upgrade.
Mother of.......
GSM Arena has reviewed the Xperia Z3 Compact. And the battery life... DAMN!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135.php
It seems like they may have had a pre-production model though since they've apparently had it in their posession since before the phone was even announced. This could possibly mean performance would get even better for the final release.
BTW, the camera performance has been GREATLY increased over previous generation Xperias. Using their camera comparison tool, you can see a huge difference across the board. For example:
Really amazed by this and can't wait to see what they'll have ready for next year when I'm ready to upgrade.
Just finished reading the review. Holy shit Sony is knocking it out of the park. Amazingly done.
Jazzy Network
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I'll look at the Z4 in 6 months as my next phone. Assuming of course it comes out again on Tmo.
I was seriously thinking of whatever the M9 would be to be my next full phone, but the Z4 is a serious contender if HTC continue with lower battery life, camera performance and degrading some of the design from the M7. (And putting the damn power button on the top). What is with that stupid design decision.
MuddyDonut
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Got my googy voice prompt and Sony phone is sexy af
Bob Dobalina
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Just wanted to let you guys know that I got the 2.3 hangouts update on my wifi Nexus 7 and got separate prompts to link google voice SMS to the app and then to install the hangouts dialer. Voice calls work now, this is really cool!
MuddyDonut
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Voice SMS works with hangouts on my nexus as well. I can finally text with my googy number, without that terrible google voice app.
Did you install the Hangouts Dialer from the Play Store? Other people got a prompt and were automatically sent there, but I didn't get the popup either until I manually installed it.
vivftp
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Ooo, more info on new software features of the Xperia Z3 series:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/12/new-software-features-from-the-xperia-z3-series-detailed/
The ability to record your screen activities sounds kinda cool, heh
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/12/new-software-features-from-the-xperia-z3-series-detailed/
The ability to record your screen activities sounds kinda cool, heh
Yes. I've had it installed. I still don't have the Google Voice options though that others have.
battery life is amazing... i will likely be able to go 3.5-4 days with this phone... and this is just standard battery mode, i will certainly use some of the stamina features so maybe 4+ days.
Most important though is that for some times in a year when i actually use phone non stop for 12+ hrs on screen time, this thing will last!
Now when someone makes a nice looking watch that does the same, i am buying.
Battersea Power Station
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You can disable incoming calls in Hangouts.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Like you were really gonna get something else?
Come on be real. You've been whoring out the new Moto X for months now.
#NotGonnaFoolMe
You can, but one of my primary use cases would be to answer incoming calls when I'm at home on Wi-Fi instead of using minutes. If there were a widget to disable and enable it that would help, but I'd rather just leave it enabled rather than remembering to go into the settings everytime I get into one of my usual Wi-Fi available areas.
Had to go back and forth before that option showed up. The update for GV states you need to open it up at least once to ensure that it's routed to Hangouts, but if you need that message to pop up first, it's a bit misleading.
That's said, uninstalled, finally.
Don't you still need the GV app if you want to make calls via your GV number on the regular cellular network?
Jigolo
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Felix Lighter
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This is probably a long shot because my problem is kind of specific and I haven't been able to discover a solution but I'll run this by this thread anyway.
I just finally replaced my iPhone 4 with an S5. I also own a 2014 Ford Fusion with Ford Sync. The issue I'm having is with Google Maps turn by turn voice prompts.
With the iPhone, using the Google Maps app, the voice prompts would interrupt whatever was playing on the car audio system and then return back to the audio source it interrupted.
With the S5, the Google Maps voice prompts only stream while the Bluetooth audio source is selected on the car stereo. It will not interrupt other audio sources the way the iPhone would. I can disable media audio streaming via bluetooth, which then causes the voice prompts to by played through the phone speakers. At this point, that seems to be my only real option and I can deal with it if there is no alternative but I will miss the automatic prompt interruptions. It made hearing the directions much easier.
Other than that one issue the phone has been an incredible upgrade over my old busted iPhone 4, though I had to finally say goodbye to my unlimited data plan.
I just finally replaced my iPhone 4 with an S5. I also own a 2014 Ford Fusion with Ford Sync. The issue I'm having is with Google Maps turn by turn voice prompts.
With the iPhone, using the Google Maps app, the voice prompts would interrupt whatever was playing on the car audio system and then return back to the audio source it interrupted.
With the S5, the Google Maps voice prompts only stream while the Bluetooth audio source is selected on the car stereo. It will not interrupt other audio sources the way the iPhone would. I can disable media audio streaming via bluetooth, which then causes the voice prompts to by played through the phone speakers. At this point, that seems to be my only real option and I can deal with it if there is no alternative but I will miss the automatic prompt interruptions. It made hearing the directions much easier.
Other than that one issue the phone has been an incredible upgrade over my old busted iPhone 4, though I had to finally say goodbye to my unlimited data plan.
Was trying to figure out how the Z3C could achieve that, and then I saw S801+720p screen. I bet you the first S805+1080p phone we see will have phenomenal battery life too, assuming it has a decent sized battery...
Gotta have an open mind bud. Even though the new X is killer
, I'm still gonna check out the upcoming competition since my upgrade is in November.
Wait, does that mean Hangouts will have the option to send an SMS, hangout message, or GVoice message? That sounds like a usability nightmare.
Gotta have an open mind bud. Even though the new X is killer
SO CALLED IT
Wait, does that mean Hangouts will have the option to send an SMS, hangout message, or GVoice message? That sounds like a usability nightmare.
Say you get a text to your GV#. Hangouts will default to sending SMS through the GV# for that particular thread (data).
If you get a SMS on your cell/mobile # it will default to sending SMS via that # on that convo.
A person texting you will be expecting a reply to the number they sent the message to.
Unknown Soldier
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Galaxy Note 4 says hi even though it's 1440p.
Not that you care about non-Nexus devices.
supposedly Z3 gets similar improvement and it has same chip as before and 1080p display... so there is a lot of other enhancements behind the scene.
longdi
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We have the Samsung S5 4G+ here, which is bascially a S5 with S805 + 1080p. The battery life is in the same ballpark as S5.....
What i like about the new Sony is they are taking criticism headon and every new release (albeit in shorter cycles) sees improvements. They are not releasing new phones for the sake of it! Going to play with the Z3 later today and return with comments against Z2!
I hope Kaz if you are reading this, please work on your touch to screen response times. From what i heard of Z3, it is still lagging behind Apple/Samsung/HTC at almost twice the ms needed! My Z2 touch navigation does not feel slow/laggy in any sense but compared to S5/5s touchscreens, you can feel the 'lack' of speed.
Baroquemantic
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I only use Google Voice for voicemail, but I've been thinking about getting a GV number for calls and such. I've looked over the setup process and just want to ask you guys about some things for clarification.
Does porting my current carrier number really mean I would have to cancel my current cell plan? There's no way to keep everything the same but with my cell number also being my GV number? Is that what that Google and Sprint deal allowed you to do?
If I decide to just get a new GV number, does it matter where in the US it's from? (There are no numbers available in my immediate location, but there are numbers available in my area code, though still a decent bit away from me.)
Thanks!
Edit: Also, can anyone tell me why people can't hear me when I try to make a call from Hangouts? Their phones ring, but they can't understand what I'm saying. Is it because I don't have a proper GV number?
Does porting my current carrier number really mean I would have to cancel my current cell plan? There's no way to keep everything the same but with my cell number also being my GV number? Is that what that Google and Sprint deal allowed you to do?
If I decide to just get a new GV number, does it matter where in the US it's from? (There are no numbers available in my immediate location, but there are numbers available in my area code, though still a decent bit away from me.)
Thanks!
Edit: Also, can anyone tell me why people can't hear me when I try to make a call from Hangouts? Their phones ring, but they can't understand what I'm saying. Is it because I don't have a proper GV number?
vivftp
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Not I. I'm afraid it's just too small for me. I'm waiting for Sony to make a true successor to the Xperia Z Ultra. Rumours were kicking around about an Xperia Zx3 not too long ago. Some rumours said it would debut late next year, thers said early next year. Whenever/ifever it comes, that'll be for me.
The Faceless Master
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a better question is who's actually selling one?
Lol that negates the purpose. They're not going to reach god-tier battery life if they keep on increasing the pixel count every time a more efficient SoC comes out.
And I'm on Verizon..........
I'm a little disappointed too, but you gotta remember the L APIs aren't live yet. It will be interesting to see the updated Goog apps in their true material form.
I'm getting one as soon as its available in Canada.
Probably me. I want to wait though and see what the Nexus 6 offers. It makes me feel good though that I can import the Z3C for $470ish and that I would be able to buy it cheaper in the future.
I was, but since its Sony, I may as well wait my contract out for 6 months instead of terminating and stick with this piece of shit Galaxy S4 and get a theoretical Z4 then
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Gotta say, while it still isn't 100% comfortable, I think I've somehow learned how to use the LG g3 one handed.
Thank god for thin bezels.
Thank god for thin bezels.
GSM Arena has reviewed the Xperia Z3 Compact. And the battery life... DAMN!
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135.php
It seems like they may have had a pre-production model though since they've apparently had it in their posession since before the phone was even announced. This could possibly mean performance would get even better for the final release.
BTW, the camera performance has been GREATLY increased over previous generation Xperias. Using their camera comparison tool, you can see a huge difference across the board. For example:
Really amazed by this and can't wait to see what they'll have ready for next year when I'm ready to upgrade.
So would you say this is a good replacement for a Nexus 4? Also, when is it supposed to release anyway
I'll wait for a Z4, but as to buying a Z4, it has to convince me over a M9 or Nexus 6 (on price).
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