It's really nice at bars to change it to the game of my choice.
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Android |OT6| Huawei or the iWay [Nobody Reads Edition]
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It's really nice at bars to change it to the game of my choice.
will it get you bitches tho?
Shut it down, Cook, Apple is dead.
Very interesting. I haven't seen those battery gains over the course of 9.1. Battery saver has worked quite well though.
I bought mine brand new from a reseller after the market crashed.
I paid $400 which is basically the asking price and I didn't have to wait for an invite and he shipped it via Priority.
The quality of the phone is bananas at that price point.
So I got my Moto X Pure Edition today.
Pros:
- No more worrying about storage due to the micro SD card slot
- screen looks beautiful
- battery life is good so far.
- Soft-touch back means it isn't as slippery as the Moto X 2014, but it doesn't feel as premium. =/
- Camera is fast and takes good pictures
Cons:
- They removed the chamfered edges! Nobody else has mentioned this! Why?! That was the best thing about the Moto X 2014. Now the edges are sharp and annoying
- Too big. This phone has no business being 5.7 inches. They should've gone with 5.5 or stayed with 5.1
- The dimple is more of a cosmetic thing now. The one on the Moto X was great because it looked nice and it really helped when holding the phone one-handed and making calls. This new dimple just looks kinda nice and doesn't really help much at all.
- You might as well forget about using this thing one handed without making sacrifices. I can't swype anymore, can't reach the notification shade without straining my hand. It's dumb.
Overall, I like the software, but the actual hardware is a step down from the Moto X 2014.
Pros:
- No more worrying about storage due to the micro SD card slot
- screen looks beautiful
- battery life is good so far.
- Soft-touch back means it isn't as slippery as the Moto X 2014, but it doesn't feel as premium. =/
- Camera is fast and takes good pictures
Cons:
- They removed the chamfered edges! Nobody else has mentioned this! Why?! That was the best thing about the Moto X 2014. Now the edges are sharp and annoying
- Too big. This phone has no business being 5.7 inches. They should've gone with 5.5 or stayed with 5.1
- The dimple is more of a cosmetic thing now. The one on the Moto X was great because it looked nice and it really helped when holding the phone one-handed and making calls. This new dimple just looks kinda nice and doesn't really help much at all.
- You might as well forget about using this thing one handed without making sacrifices. I can't swype anymore, can't reach the notification shade without straining my hand. It's dumb.
Overall, I like the software, but the actual hardware is a step down from the Moto X 2014.
-Pyromaniac-
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I really can't grasp why Moto went so big with the device. I can't even think of a good business reason. I guess they were going after the "so much screen and specs for such a low price!!!11" rather than the smarter approach of making a device more people can enjoy that also has good specs and price.
Then again considering the different devices for different regions and whatnot, whoever is their product marketing person really slept on this one.
Then again considering the different devices for different regions and whatnot, whoever is their product marketing person really slept on this one.
BoboBrazil
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Nice. I have another one coming. Ordered it Monday as well. It will probably ship out tonight or tomorrow. Usually takes 2-3 days and then they send it 2 day priority. The new software update for it should be out by then that improves camera and other things.
WhiskerFrisker
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Same thing I've been saying until it happened today. Slipped off of my lap and cracked at the edge of the screen.BastardSamurai
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So it's really about waiting for Huawei Nexus due to the crappy Moto X Pure impressions in this thread?
Yes, I want a phablet. My 5.2 Moto X 2014 isn't enuff. I need that extra 0.3-0.5 inches!!!11111
Yes, I want a phablet. My 5.2 Moto X 2014 isn't enuff. I need that extra 0.3-0.5 inches!!!11111
BoboBrazil
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Agreed. I think the screen is horrible. Has a yellow tint to it. Seems like they used a really low quality panel.
Bloodember
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Nice. Not sure why it takes so long for oneplus to ship the phones out this time. With the oneplus one I ordered it on a Monday and I had it Thursday, I was expecting at least two weeks, now with the 2 it looks like a two week wait.
Yeah. And Apple wont be blocking app adds. This seems more about harming google and the open web and encouraging Apples walled off apps.
And speaking of Apple and iOS9, I'm pretty disappointed by the cross/inapp search. At least so far it seems outside Apple apps it only searches cached data from apps which makes it much less useful for searching into apps like Pinterest.
The Faceless Master
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i dunno why i didn't post this before, but it's been burning up the Reggae/Dancehall chants all summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl1CsAdfaLk
yes, this is the right thread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl1CsAdfaLk
yes, this is the right thread
BoboBrazil
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They are low on stock. Some people in the USA are even getting them shipped directly from their factory in China instead of coming from California like usual.
Pretty much my exact same thoughts. I want this year's software and camera in last year's device.
Bloodember
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If they are low on stock they probably shouldn't be sending out invites. You should see their forums, people complaining about ship times and not getting invites, it's worse this time around than with the one. Honestly if I was oneplus I would close the forums because it cant be helping their reputation at all.
Yep Lollipop was a total disaster for battery but M has been amazing. I don't use social media on my phone and I have Google Now and location tracking off off so my use case might not be typical however I do always have bluetooth on and I easily last the day on heavy use and when I have a few days of light use I don't even bother charging it as I don't think it goes down more than 15% a day when it's in that super standby doze mode.
2700mah on the Nexus 5 2015 will be more than fine.
BoboBrazil
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The worst is some people ordered after others and got their phones before people that ordered earlier. I have a feeling ours will ship tonight or tomorrow night though. Usually shipping notifications go out about 11pm est at night.
i dunno why i didn't post this before, but it's been burning up the Reggae/Dancehall chants all summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl1CsAdfaLk
yes, this is the right thread
lol didn't expect to see Belize. Wasn't a fan of the song but I did like Busy Signal on Watch out for This (Bumaye)
Bloodember
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I hope so. I hate waiting for things I have paid for.
Jazzy Network
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Wait....did you order another one?
No, his sports team of choice ordered one, but he's saying "ours" because of reasons.
Unknown Soldier
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The girl sitting next to me was impressed, she was like "You did that with your phone??"
I noticed the rock on her left hand though and I was like welp
BoboBrazil
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-Pyromaniac-
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his whole meltdown has been embarassing. what a doucher.
Jazzy Network
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Got my Android Pay update. Time to try it out tomorrow.
The Faceless Master
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Holy Christ, someone's legit shook today.
*scratches head*
why would he diss his employer?
Holy Christ, someone's legit shook today.
And having tried Applenews, I'll just say I much prefer Feedly as its not limited in terms of news sources. Plus I like categories rather than just one feed.
The Faceless Master
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my Tab S just got an update.
stability updates, including Stagefright fix.
~200MB
stability updates, including Stagefright fix.
~200MB
Yea. My thoughts. It's a good phone for the price better choice then one plus two, for sure.
Dimple works well for me.
No heat issues.
-Pyromaniac-
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kekeke
Jazzy Network
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Turn off lock screen?
Marion Cobretti
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My nexus 7 is officially dead. Won't turn on, won't charge, won't nothing.
What's the closest sized worthy upgrade?
When is the new shield tablet out? Or any other recommendations?
What's the closest sized worthy upgrade?
When is the new shield tablet out? Or any other recommendations?
Jzero
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Holy Christ, someone's legit shook today.
This dude has shown his true douche side since he was made fun of because of his bracelet.
The new zenpad is supposed to be pretty good, outside of Asus's shitty user interface.
-Pyromaniac-
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So the big nexus is launching in at least one carrier ~2.8 weeks into October.
I hope the LG nexus is available online day of our soon after.
I hope the LG nexus is available online day of our soon after.
Bloodember
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I dought Nvidia will update the shield tablet this year, probably next year at this time. The shield tablet is an awesome tablet and is updated to 5.1.1 and was just updated with fixes and other stuff last week. Best tablet ive owned.
Plus they are replacing the shield tablet with battery issues right now as well, got my replacement a while ago.
I think the announcement for both will be on September 29th, with pre-orders live in the middle of October, shipping a week after.
BoboBrazil
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Smart move. Should get that $430 S6.
-Pyromaniac-
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hmm. thin.. wireless charging.. android.. finger print scanner? Decent flip case...
Is it a pain in the ass to root and take out all the Verizon/Samsung bloat?
-Pyromaniac-
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The new nexus 5 will be all those things and run stock. Stahp.
BoboBrazil
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Actually that deal expired. Nevermind.
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