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[Baroquemantic]

Whats the point of this post? To pitty samsung? We know the history of android and OEM skins. Its not a reason to buy their crappy software. Its their choice to use their shitty design. They don't have to.

Ha, no. I don't pity them. I'm just saying they've been doing the same thing for so long that they probably believe their crap sells because they must be doing something right. Samsung and other OEMs probably don't think their skins are ugly.

 

[osiris3355]

Ha, no. I don't pity them. I'm just saying they've been doing the same thing for so long that they probably believe their crap sells because they must be doing something right. Samsung and other OEMs probably don't think their skins are ugly.

Ah gotcha.

 

[manfestival]

does it bother anyone else when they see someone posting a screenshot of something they could easily share on facebook? I HATE seeing screenshots of stuff on facebook

 

[PaulLFC]

Can remove it by doing this, supposedly? (At least for the Z2):

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54348159&postcount=33

Thanks, I read a report that this works for the Z3C so I don't see the Z3 being any different - I'll try later today when I should have the replacement phone.

Running those adb commands just requires develper access right? Not any bootloader related stuff that could affect the camera etc? 99.9% sure it doesn't need anything like that but thought best to be sure before I run it.

 

[thenexus6]

Went into town and played with Z3 and C in shops. Compact feels and looks awesome. My sister wants a new phone for Christmas. She has an iPhone 4S so will most likely get a 5 or 5c however she expressed interest in getting a bigger phone so I might try and convince her to take my Nexus 5 so I get an excuse to get the Z3C!

 

[TokiDoki]

Good god wtf is that

90% of the Samsung user's homescreen .

 

[Battersea Power Station]

I'm on Chrome Beta on Nexus 5. That Neogaf thread about the IOC and Norway, specifically page 3, freezes my browser. It might not happen right away (sometimes it does) but after I click the scroll or menu buttons it usually does. It's the weirdest thing.

 

[Mindwipe]

Thanks, I read a report that this works for the Z3C so I don't see the Z3 being any different - I'll try later today when I should have the replacement phone.

Running those adb commands just requires develper access right? Not any bootloader related stuff that could affect the camera etc? 99.9% sure it doesn't need anything like that but thought best to be sure before I run it.

Yeah, you just need to enable USB debugging in the developer menu by tapping the version number ten times. No root required.

 

[DrFunk]

Verge Z3 and Z3c reviews

Spoiler

biased

 

[spwolf]

Verge Z3 and Z3c reviews

Spoiler

biased

its better not to nitpick verge reviews... he loves the phone, but he had to adjust the numbers tiny bit, LOL

 

[reKon]

its better not to nitpick verge reviews... he loves the phone, but he had to adjust the numbers tiny bit, LOL

By the way he praised the phone, you'd think it would get a 9 lol

 

[spwolf]

By the way he praised the phone, you'd think it would get a 9 lol

it felt like 9 is the max individual score...he loves the battery and then scores it a 9. And performance is also clocked 1 lower than other phones with same cpu.

It just seems he wanted that specific score, while loving the phone.

 

[obin_gam]

There are alot of bullshit apps preinstalled on my Xperia Z3Compact.

How do I get rid of them?

 

[MegalonJJ]

Z3 is amazing. HD videos work really well, and not just on youtube...

Going have to use the PC to do the content transfer

 

[soundahfekz]

Verge Z3 and Z3c reviews

Spoiler

biased

That's some damn the shoe hsu gears of war review in reverse ass shit.


How does that kind of review get an 8.5, LOL

 

[DrFunk]

There are alot of bullshit apps preinstalled on my Xperia Z3Compact.

How do I get rid of them?

Go to the app drawer, swipe left, and choose uninstall

Can't uninstall all sony apps, but you can get rid of that bullshit Kobo

 

[Oni Jazar]

I have a few:

This is my third smart phone (Droid Incredible->Nexus 4->Z3 Compact). I am glad I got this, a steal at only $490 via Handtec. Very much worth it.

Thanks for the impressions what carrier are you on?

 

[obin_gam]

Go to the app drawer, swipe left, and choose uninstall

Can't uninstall all sony apps, but you can get rid of that bullshit Kobo

Ah thanks!
I could uninstall a whole 5 of them. Kinda really anoying having to have so many things on the phone which I will never ever open.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Verge Z3 and Z3c reviews

Spoiler

biased

The Z3c has the best battery life they ever tested and only gave it a 9/10... lolwut?

Seriously... those numbers are really off. The way the article is, it should have the same score (at least) as the iPhone 6. Hell, both have a lower score than the Moto X, yet admit that the X has an average at best camera and pretty crummy battery life... what?

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

The Z3c has the best battery life they ever tested and only gave it a 9/10... lolwut?

Seriously... those numbers are really off. The way the article is, it should have the same score (at least) as the iPhone 6. Hell, both have a lower score than the Moto X, yet admit that the X has an average at best camera and pretty crummy battery life... what?

They had a disclaimer which stated it's a non-weighted average so they were free to make up the score.

 

[thenexus6]

I gave up with the verge a long time ago

 

[Ensirius]

Trying to make sense of The Verge is a battle you will lose.

 

[woeds]

The Z3c has the best battery life they ever tested and only gave it a 9/10... lolwut?

Seriously... those numbers are really off. The way the article is, it should have the same score (at least) as the iPhone 6. Hell, both have a lower score than the Moto X, yet admit that the X has an average at best camera and pretty crummy battery life... what?

Vlad didn't review the Moto X. Verge has stated that their reviews shouldn't be compared to one another and that they don't strive to have their writers review and score in the same way. Comparing is useless.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Honestly, The Verge (and every site that reviews products with numerical values) should just get rid of scores. Make people read again.

Still, that's a good review of both phones. I'd love for Vlad to do more reviews as he seems the most consistent compared to other Verge staffers.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

They had a disclaimer which stated it's a non-weighted average so they were free to make up the score.

Then why have a score?

 

[kehs]

Sony bros:

How do I get Smart Connect to play Google Music instead of Walkman when connecting to a blutetooth device?

On tasker I had to open the app first, then give a second delay, then hit play/play function.

On the z3c it just plays walkman even if i launch Gmusic. =/

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Then why have a score?

No idea. That's how they justified the score. I don't take the Verge seriously. They even had an article talking about why scores are so different even when phones share the same faults.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

No idea. That's how they justified the score. I don't take the Verge seriously. They even had an article talking about why scores are so different even when phones share the same faults.

That's... *facepalm*.

 

[soundahfekz]

No idea. That's how they justified the score. I don't take the Verge seriously. They even had an article talking about why scores are so different even when phones share the same faults.

Simping for Apple

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Simping for Apple

Oh no, it's because each reviewer had his own opinion on the phones. It just so happens that one reviewer is fine with the size of the Six plus while others weren't.

Spoiler

That article in a nutshell.

 

[rrvv]

got my Z3C since my nexus 4 dead faster than I think.

moving form pure android to not so pure android kinda overwhelming

 

[PaulLFC]

Yeah, you just need to enable USB debugging in the developer menu by tapping the version number ten times. No root required.

Thanks! Phone hasn't arrived yet, still out for delivery but I'll be trying this once it gets here (once I manage to get a screen protector on it - worst part of getting a new phone)

 

[peppermints]

Any idea if Sony will be selling Z3/Z3C straight from their website? Don't want to switch to TMobile or Sprint and it doesn't seem like it'll be coming to AT&T, so if I could buy it from them that'd be ideal.

 

[Jayayess1190]

Thanks for the impressions what carrier are you on?

T-Mobile.

 

[reKon]

Any idea if Sony will be selling Z3/Z3C straight from their website? Don't want to switch to TMobile or Sprint and it doesn't seem like it'll be coming to AT&T, so if I could buy it from them that'd be ideal.

I would import it and use it on AT&T bands.

It cost me around $500 to import from Handtec and I got a free case/car charger out of it.

 

[X05]

Android L Preview on a Galaxy S5

'uninspired' comes to mind

Eh, it's an alpha build, although I don't expect it to change that much.

Verge Z3 and Z3c reviews

Spoiler

biased

Sony should've slapped an Apple sticker before sending the phones.

 

[peppermints]

I would import it and use it on AT&T bands.

It cost me around $500 to import from Handtec and I got a free case/car charger out of it.

Well, I'm okay with waiting until the 9th to find out US availability. If it turns out it will be a hassle to get in the US outside of the carriers it's on, I might import it. Works fine on LTE?

Does Handtec do any sort of financing? I can shell out the cost up front, but I'd prefer not to.

 

[Aesius]

Any chance Verizon gets the Z3C?

Considering holding off on the Moto X for it.

 

[wario]

Any chance Verizon gets the Z3C?

i would say pretty low. sony usually only makes GSM compatible phones.

 

[jokkir]

Google+ App Updated To 4.6 With Inverted FAB, Bolder Color, Moar Material In General [APK Download]

Don't install on the L preview. The overflow menu is broken

 

[vpance]

Just got my Z3C

Does this look normal for est battery life?

 

[Volotaire]

While I was picking up my Moto G, I was looking at some of the phones and feeling them as I usually do. The Xperia sides on the Z2 and related lines still look terrible. The Nokia plastic back on the cheaper handsets don't feel great. The black banner at the top of the HTC One looks bad , as well as the odd looking dual camera. The G3 plastic back doesn't feel great in the hands.

 

[D4Danger]

ugh my Moto G compeletly died overnight. It won't boot and the only sign of life is the LED blinking when it's on charge (so something is going on)

Anyone had anything similar? maybe with a different phone?

I know they're going to weasel out of the repair. I read the warranty and it's basically "if you took it out of the box fuck you not our problem"

 

[DrFunk]

Any idea if Sony will be selling Z3/Z3C straight from their website? Don't want to switch to TMobile or Sprint and it doesn't seem like it'll be coming to AT&T, so if I could buy it from them that'd be ideal.

Yes

but you could buy it unlocked from Hantec or Clove and probably get it a bit cheaper than what Sony would sell it now

 

[kehs]

ugh my Moto G compeletly died overnight. It won't boot and the only sign of life is the LED blinking when it's on charge (so something is going on)

Anyone had anything similar? maybe with a different phone?

I know they're going to weasel out of the repair. I read the warranty and it's basically "if you took it out of the box fuck you not our problem"

Try this

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49605582&postcount=45


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49605582

 

[SimleuqiR]

Google just finished integrating Voice into the Hangouts, now they are set to make another messaging app for us to complain about it not being integrated into Hangouts.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-markets-because-hangouts-sucks-or-something/

Apparently, the big difference will be that this new service won't require a Google account, which must be a nagging issue for consumers in emerging markets for some reason or another I frankly do not understand. The hope is that by removing this sizeable (???) barrier to usage, people will start using this not-Hangouts service, which will be free, instead of WhatsApp or Line or one of another half-dozen or so popular mobile messaging services their friends already use which is why they use it and not, say, some random service made by Google.

Google is taking a page out of the Samsung book and just throwing shit at the wall see what sticks.

 

[MegalonJJ]

How does one watch HD films on the Z3?

Google Play & Sony Unlimited don't allow HD films on this HD phone. lol.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Google still hasn't copied S Beam

Does anybody ever actually use Android Beam or S Beam or whatever?

 

[D4Danger]

Try this

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49605582&postcount=45


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49605582

cheers. I'll leave it on charge and see if it does anything. The light blinking gives me hope.

 

[kehs]

Does anybody ever actually use Android Beam or S Beam or whatever?

I picture faceless sbeaming font between his devices.