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All that matters really in the end... is review scores. :^)
osiris3355
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They post 2 Apple hate articles for every 500 praise articles. That's the only way they can feel like they are a platform independent and unbiased site which we all know is bullshit.
Besides If the Android fans dont even remember the galaxy scores there is no way the general population will. People will see the iPhone review and will still think it has the highest rating.
I'm still annoyed the verge never reviewed the Nvidia Shield TV. Typical bullshit BC it would have made the Apple TV look bad that came out later. Nilay's excuse was it's a video game console and not a streaming device... Mossberg acted like everything the Apple TV did was groundbreaking and it's shortcomings didn't matter BC every other streaming device had them as well. Every single one of those complaints about thr launch Apple TV 4 was a non issue on Android TV.
osiris3355
Banned
That's totally debatable on battery but the answer is going to depend on usage type and current software.
Surprised to see random footage of a honor 8 in the verge iphone review. Wonder if they will review that, think they reviewed the p9 before.
so whats left for 2016 android?
Pixel phone maybe tablet in Oct. Huawei mate 9 later, 830 announcement end of the year?
edit:
so remember the kid where the note 7 exploded in his hand? Wasn't a note 7, was a Galaxy Core Prime.
http://www.androidcentral.com/no-galaxy-note-7-did-not-explode-hands-child
so whats left for 2016 android?
Pixel phone maybe tablet in Oct. Huawei mate 9 later, 830 announcement end of the year?
edit:
so remember the kid where the note 7 exploded in his hand? Wasn't a note 7, was a Galaxy Core Prime.
http://www.androidcentral.com/no-galaxy-note-7-did-not-explode-hands-child
Unknown Soldier
Member
Are you actually Nilay Patel?
I not cool enough for spiked arm bands.
I'm using T-Mobile and it was terrible enough to get me to return it.
On average, about 10-15 dBm worse than my 6P. Several times it completely lost signal and I had to completely reboot it. Not even toggling airplane mode would get your signal back.
Rice-Eater
Member
I've been a LG guy the past 3 years and I'd like to continue that with the V20. But man it's not helping when they announce the phone and don't have a date and price available right away like Apple did. My other fear is that they'll price this thing at something like $800 because they think it belongs in the same class as the S/Note and Iphone. I really like the V20 from what I've seen. But it's hard to choose it over one of these Chinese flagships that's much cheaper and just as powerful like the Axon 7.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Jzero
Member
Fuck that's not good to hear
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Only real negative for the Honor 8 is the GPU.
CPU is fast and overall phone usage us snappy. GPU performance analog is more along the lines of the Snapdragon 801 phones vs the 820 though.
YMMV on if that matters to you.
Thanks. I definitely see more complaints form Tmo customers. CronoShot, was wifi signal usually worse too?
The biggest negative I've seen is the signal isn't great on that phone either.
The Faceless Master
Member
headphone jack on the bottom is still hot garbage fam.
especially when you want to put the phone on your Official Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand with Adaptive Fast Charging while also using wired headphones.
especially when you want to put the phone on your Official Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand with Adaptive Fast Charging while also using wired headphones.
Got the Shakes
Member
Jzero
Member
Just wait a bit, it'll turn to shit. Motorola is good at that.
That's even worse - that means the shitty exploding batteries could have infected all of their phones and not just the Note 7.
Did you tried Wakelock
osiris3355
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Jazzy Network
Member
Can't you just charge the phone upside down? Should still work ;]
Saiyan-Rox
Member
or in general
only thing about rooting i used was for adblocking as the intrusive ads on the internet is getting worse and worse but apart from that rooting seems pointless to me.
I know people like Xposed though.
Also this is a bit concerning http://m.androidcentral.com/oneplus-turnover-led-merging-os-development
The rest of the OOS team leaving at the end of the year means that the chinese Hydrogen team will be left at their own devices for the software...as long as they know to keep it as stock are possible then it should be fine as hydrogenOS tbh is a lot more stable than OxygenOS but even so this shows you the state of things in the software department of OP.
Sorry yall, I'm out of the loop when it comes to that stuff. It shows I guess
tbh wilflare, I was already getting around 4h of SOT from my 6P out of the box.
The Faceless Master
Member
The obvious solution is to get rid of the headphone jack altogether.
but i have wireless headphones though i just don't w.... ooooohhhhhhh
eh, batteries explode all the time no matter the company. It's what happens when you keep building smaller and smaller phones with highly flammable stuff in tight spaces.
you hear about something happening every once in a while in the news. naturally the note 7 is exploding a bit more than it probably should.
On top of that Cyanogen Inc is no longer directly involved on CM14 developments... The scene is looking a bit bleak.
Sorry yall, I'm out of the loop when it comes to that stuff. It shows I guess
tbh wilflare, I was already getting around 4h of SOT from my 6P out of the box.
I'll probably give Wakelock Detector a try since I'm already rooted.
I root to use Titanium Backup (for freezing apps) and Nova Launcher (for the screen lock, hide clock and notification bar slow animation fix)
getting 4h out of the box is impressive - is that before and after you upgraded to Nougat?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
What do you think in comparison to your previous Nexus phone? Does it seem like a step down?
I got the phone last Thursday and went straight to Nougat so I didn't really evaluated the battery life under Marshmellow. And apparenly, 4h of SOT for this phone is quite average and common, judging with the impressions I've read on reddit and XDA.
The Faceless Master
Member
*tries it*
oh wow, it does work upside down!
and sideways!
headphone jack on bottom is still dumb.
its good for taking the phone out of the pocket with headphones on. Don't have to flip the phone.
Unknown Soldier
Member
The obvious solution is to get rid of the headphone jack altogether.
THAT'S GENIUS QUICK SOMEONE CALL APPLE AND TELL THEM RIGHT AWAY
Jazzy Network
Member
I've noticed:
-If you walk or use public transit to work the bottom jack is better.
-If you drive the top is better especially if you use an aux jack.
wilflare: there's a Play Store app that can force Doze mode.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/52pd3m/forcedoze_is_amazing/?st=it35md6p&sh=c7a2f330
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze&hl=en
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/52pd3m/forcedoze_is_amazing/?st=it35md6p&sh=c7a2f330
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze&hl=en
I guess it depends on how you connect to aux. If you use some car dock, bottom is 'less messy' if you also plug in to charge.
The Faceless Master
Member
never had a problem with that. don't have arthritis.
The Faceless Master
Member
my phone hasn't blown up so i'd say i'm doing well.
Had to lose my G6 and currently rocking on of the old budget galaxy phones which is killing me 400 for the specs look cool. I'm not a heavy gamer on phones anymore so gpu isn't a big deal. XDA will get me right once more developers mess with device anyway. Hoping the room scene opens up so I can get some stock love...maybe.
Saw more complaints from att users but thanks for the heads up. Honestl I just want a decent phone with IR and NFC. Honor 8 seems the most decent. Really hate I missed the Newegg deal though.
Thanks for the words guys. If anyone has any suggestions s for a phone in the same range please let me know. Hoping to get rid of the pos crap phone and Metro asap.
Best buy has it in stock and they have 15 day return policy. Best to just get one and test it around the crib.
Camera quality yes (biggest drop, especially low light), camera speed is faster though.
Build quality yes (next biggest drop). Screen quality yes (third biggest drop).
Speaker quality is a minor drop (loud front facing, but only one)
Fingerprint sensor is faster, and the phone keeps more stuff open in memory than my 6p did (this is HUGE for me). Battery is better too (also huge). The OS itself is snappy enough, seems like a wash there. I don't play games, so can't compare it in that way. There's also twice the storage capacity than my previous phone.
I like the moto gestures. Actually useful.
For the money, I have zero complaints. GG Motorola.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
well half a month for the annoucement who knows when they'll launch (probably November)
Also I would hold off on the OP3 atm to see were the software for it is going
peppermints
Member
Nice, didn't realize reviewers had them in hand.
Question: since the Shield K1 is now discontinued, what would be a good Andriod tablet for emulation? I am looking for something under £200 that can run upto and including N64.
The GPD XD is tempting but I would rather a proper tablet as I can sell my iPad and I alredy have a Bluetooth controller from 8bitdo.
I have been an iPad guy for years so no idea what brands are good in the Android space.
The GPD XD is tempting but I would rather a proper tablet as I can sell my iPad and I alredy have a Bluetooth controller from 8bitdo.
I have been an iPad guy for years so no idea what brands are good in the Android space.
osiris3355
Banned
Not much besides the Pixel C buy it's expensive.
Rumor is there is a new 7 in Pixel coming soon too.