And don't forget, Apple now has 3 generations of devices with this tech, and it's not going anywhere.
In two to three years, every functional Apple mobile device will have the capability.
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And don't forget, Apple now has 3 generations of devices with this tech, and it's not going anywhere.
In two to three years, every functional Apple mobile device will have the capability.
Alligatorjandro
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Fingerprint unlocking is a great feature.
I can't see it taking off here in the UK too much unless Apple Watch gains traction in a few gens. NFC credit cards are probably easier than pulling out your phone and unlocking it.
I've never cared for a fingerprint scanner tbh. Smart unlock does too good a job and will do even more once I get a smartwatch with it set as a trusted device. Can see the kids argument though.
osiris3355
Banned
Althout I agree with your statement you dont have to unlock your phone first with apple pay. Its just as easy as a credit card.
Apple Pay is comically fast. I was surprised the first time I used it.
I thought you still had to at least fingerprint unlock it?
Apparently Android Pay is going to be a thing talked about at I/O. Hopefully that means Android Wear will have NFC support too.
Ah, fair enough. Still, it's not available here yet but NFC equipped cards are provided by every major bank I believe right now, so using that will probably be embedded by the time it does launch.
I was a beta tester for Barclays NFC system via a wrist band I could load with cash at Black Sabbath/Soundgarden/Motorhead/Faith No More gig. It was fantastic because although the front end system worked, the back end failed to subtract any money for it so all my beer was free.
Out of curiosity from the OT thread, I did a little digging.
S4 - Sold 10 million units in the first month. - Straight from JK Shin.
S5 - Sold 11 million units in the first month. - Straight from JK Shin.
S6 - Sold 10 million units in the first month. - Confirmed from Samsung official.
So sales are down generation to generation - albeit with a higher ASP. Not surprised. High end Android is about where high end PCs were around 2000. The demand is starting to slip.
S4 - Sold 10 million units in the first month. - Straight from JK Shin.
S5 - Sold 11 million units in the first month. - Straight from JK Shin.
S6 - Sold 10 million units in the first month. - Confirmed from Samsung official.
So sales are down generation to generation - albeit with a higher ASP. Not surprised. High end Android is about where high end PCs were around 2000. The demand is starting to slip.
osiris3355
Banned
Pretty sure you just have your thumb on the fingerprint and while touching the nfc reader and you are done.
The drawback of this is the NFC capability only allows payments and nothing else.
S4 was clearly enough dogshit to ruin the party for them. God that was my worst phone ever and I had the NGage.
I have heard about a lot of peoples S3's not making it through their full 2 year contract too though. The manufacturers that have their own stores like Sony Style stores need to start doing in store exchanges for faulty phones like Apple do. That was the only thing that was pulling me back to Apple, how easy it is to get a replacement phone for a reasonable price even if it's your fuck up.
I have heard about a lot of peoples S3's not making it through their full 2 year contract too though. The manufacturers that have their own stores like Sony Style stores need to start doing in store exchanges for faulty phones like Apple do. That was the only thing that was pulling me back to Apple, how easy it is to get a replacement phone for a reasonable price even if it's your fuck up.
Focusing on merchant transactions is missing the forest for the trees. Apple Pay has bigger implications for purchases through the device - e.g. payment platforms, stores, etc. It makes purchasing extremely frictionless yet also more secure than typing in your digits.
Apple Pay's an evolving story.
Rumor in the valley is that Google will buy Square. That would be very interesting.
Auron_Kale
Member
Asking a question on behalf of a friend of mine.
Her current phone, an ancient Samsung S3 is near death and is looking to get a temporary phone in the meantime as she's debating if she wants to go with an iPhone this go around or stick with Android.
Her max budget is 250 Euro and wants to know what's a good phone for that price. Carrier is Maltese, if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
Her current phone, an ancient Samsung S3 is near death and is looking to get a temporary phone in the meantime as she's debating if she wants to go with an iPhone this go around or stick with Android.
Her max budget is 250 Euro and wants to know what's a good phone for that price. Carrier is Maltese, if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
Eanan
Member
I use the poor mans version of this; smart lock with my Xiaomi MiBand.
Works well.
No. The CPU on the G4 is fine.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Smarter Hangouts and Google Glass 2? Hmmmmm i'm not so sure.
Can't wait for I/O though.
My main concern is the microphone. I watched some G4 recorded videos, and the sound is kind of tin-can like.
I remember people complaining about the G2 phone and its mic for phone conversations.
Can anyone comment on call quality?
Zenfone 2 64GB 4GB ram. Demolishes.
Auron_Kale
Member
As I said, she just needs a temporary phone right now (the wifi card in her S3 is dead) to tide her over until the fall.
But thanks for the suggestion.
Vermillion
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Okay - I have a Droid Maxx, but I need a new phone. I love all of the features, especially the touch less control. Verizon.
Wat do
Wat do
Droid Turbo, or wait for the 2015 Moto X
Baroquemantic
Member
Anyone in here got the 60fps option in the YouTube app yet? Apparently, it started rolling out today/recently.
Jazzy Network
Member
Then get the 16GB 2GB RAM version?
I suggested it as it falls within your prescribed price range.
Linky: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/asus-zenfone-2-launched-europe-available-buy-france-1494286
Auron_Kale
Member
Thanks you both, especially for the link NH Apache, as it does highlight the different model numbers/price ranges (missed seeing that when I skimmed the ASUS pr).
My friend doesn't really need too much space and her micro SD card still works so probably the 16GB version is a better fit for the time being versus getting the 64GB/4GB RAM version.
I'll send her the link shortly.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Not showing on any of my stuff (Nexus 9 and 6)
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Am I the only weird one that doesn't lock my phone?
I never used to either. Though the S6 fingerprint scanner makes it so that I don't mind locking it.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
I never used to either until I got my Moto 360. Smart lock is real useful but the 4 hour lock limit can be annoying.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
I'm off to the States in two weeks time, is the Zenfone 2 available in stores to buy, and what's the cost of the 4gb/2.3ghz model?
Well yeah, Exynos 7420 vs Snapdragon 800....
The Faceless Master
Member
Yep. Even in the old WinMo days, I locked my phone.
Yeah. That's pretty annoying. Especially when PINs and even the pattern locking are options.
Battersea Power Station
Member
I don't lock it either. I can't justify doing something even slightly annoying dozens of times a day unless the risk it's saving me from is death or maiming. If it were to be stolen or lost, I'll use my laptop to lock it remotely.
That having been said, I'd like to own an iOS device one day and try fingerprint unlock in my day-to-day use. If it's truly seamless, I'd go for it.
"Employers hate him."
SolidSnakeUS
Member
My work phone has directly connected security policies so I have to have it locked.
It is. S6 fingerprint scanner is even better than TouchID on the iPhone 6. I hope it becomes commonplace on Android phones. I'd love a Nexus with it.
Though, half the reason it works so well on the S6 is because it has a home button. Being able to tap the home button to turn the screen on and leave your finger there to unlock is great, just like the iPhone. I'm worried that it will be annoying on other Android phones; hitting the power button first definitely takes away from the seamless process.
Each have their pluses and minuses. S6's is shaped strangely, so awkward to do if the phone is resting on the table. However, I find the S6 is faster to recognize my finger, and can do so even when my finger is damp, which the iP6 just shits over.
I greatly prefer the recessed button on the iP6 too, less jank. My S6 home button already wobbles loosely.
I greatly prefer the recessed button on the iP6 too, less jank. My S6 home button already wobbles loosely.
See: Huawei's fingerprint scanner.
It goes from screen off to unlocked just by putting your finger on it. No button presses necessary.
Battersea Power Station
Member
Have there been any rumors on upcoming Nexus hardware? I just dropped my N5 and cracked the screen, trying to juggle my daughter and her bag. I'm wondering if I should get a used one off ebay or deal with it for a couple of months if there's something new coming soon.
osiris3355
Banned
Nexus phones are always in the fall
I love the fingerprint scanner on the S6, but I think the one on iPhone works better, and I think the main reason for that is the shape of the home button.
Qualcomm's new ultrasonic fingerprint scanner will be better than both though.
What I want is fingerprint scanning technology on the screen itself, that would be amazing.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
to be clear, the s6 SHIPPED 10 mil. And you KNOW they overshipped considering they were hoping to sell 70 mil. So it's worse than it seems.
Jazzy Network
Member
Weren't they having supply issues with the edge?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
possibly but I doubt that was the case for the regular S6. The fact that the Edge was selling "above expectations" and then these numbers come out and we also know that there may have been a supply issue it makes you wonder how little the S6 sold.
it's both
Well i've been told its at least a 2-4 week wait in the UK on EE/Vodafone. Can see the prices fall on the original S6 though but shows there is demand for a niche high-end model.