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Anyone play around with the new android auto app?
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when has a successful business model ever not end up lame in some way for the consumers
Anyone play around with the new android auto app?
osiris3355
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when has a successful business model ever not end up lame in some way for the consumers
Anyone play around with the new android auto app?
I gotcha. It just doesn't seem realistic from Google's view. They want people actively snapping photos with Pixel phones.
I downloaded the Auto app but it looks like the new update is going to be a slow rollout. Holy shit its exciting though. Its like bringing back the old Moto driving mode but on steroids.
The Faceless Master
Member
Google!
making OEM features seem new again....
fastest Android updates my ass.
had that shit on FroYo.
making OEM features seem new again....
fastest Android updates my ass.
had that shit on FroYo.
Sounds like that makes sense. I usually use the iPad but I've used my S7 from time to time and it seems to not have this issue.
I wonder why though on iPad Netflix seems to hold the Chromecast connection better than HBO?
oh yeah samsung had/has an auto mode right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIs4UqU9cUc
xiaomi mix's camera is trash, but expected out of xiaomi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIs4UqU9cUc
xiaomi mix's camera is trash, but expected out of xiaomi.
https://jibe.google.com/
By aligning on the universal RCS profile - with Google providing the RCS Android client - carriers can now provide RCS messaging across the Android ecosystem.
osiris3355
Banned
Can != Will
The Faceless Master
Member
as long as less than three implode in the first month they'll be ok.
The vast majority of non-US carriers will. Just a matter of when.
I don't think they're getting rid of it in the foreseeable future. My impression of Samsung is still that they throw the kitchen sink at products. Removing features only when pushed hard (removable battery for build quality).
Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T are listed as being committed to be part of the universal profile. Still need Verizon but if the US carriers commit then it would be a huge win. RCS is probably more important in the US because apps like Whatsapp and Telegram never took off here so sms is still huge.
Tallshortman
Member
I'm really tempted to upgrade to an S7 edge now from my HTC m8. Was going to wait to see what Samsung had up their sleeve for the s8 but with the s7 edge going for $500ish unlocked, the S8 doesn't sound like a huge step up hardware wise.
SD830 and next gen exynos switching to 10nm process could be a fairly big gamechanger in terms of battery life and performance. Best to wait until december which is probably around when Qualcomm reveals the 830 to see how that is.
After the Note 7, I doubt Samsung will take any risks like this that will further piss off their costumers. If Apple shows huge success though from the removal, bet it will be gone by the S9 or 10 though.
Tallshortman
Member
Hmm that's true though are we expecting there to be benchmarks out by then?
probably? I recall anandtech had 'dev tablets' with SD820 on them last december for testing.
New LeEco Le S3's battery is draining 10% per hour, just sitting there, after being plugged in/on wifi for updates all through the night. Moreover, even with the launcher replaced, the customizations are still very intrusive.
Will be returning it unless things change drastically within the next day.
Will be returning it unless things change drastically within the next day.
Probably have to change resolution and every EXIF tags to match Pixel as well.
Returned mine today after discovered that they locked the bootloader for the US release. I didn't even bother to open it.
10% per hour idle? Sounds like a lemon. what is draining the battery according to the battery monitors?
System, kernel, and phone signal are the big three.
Tallshortman
Member
Speaking of which that memo regarding LeEco and faraday future don't paint a pretty picture. I wonder if they will be able to stay in the US longer than a year or two.
weird...
my pro 3 should be here tomorrow. Impressions on the battery are great from folks on reddit, hope its decent because its the main reason why i snagged one (the streaming system and shitty ui clearly aren't!).
They probably will just let Vizio deal with hardware side of business in the US and tie it in to content side.
wait... why are they doing another 'reveal' of the mate 9? Didn't they do that last week already?
Wonder if i'm going crazy.
edit: oh nvm its the 'launch' next week. Wonder what the pro version is? the curved one without the porche branding?
Chinese government subsidy to install backdoors on every phone? lol
i mean its no difference from the NSA installing backdoors for US phones/carriers etc, and China and Russia hacking the US government!
At the very least we should get that price cut as well!
Rushersauce
Banned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZcrUyFjFo
A Xiaomi Mi Note 2 unboxing and semi review with some camera samples.
A Xiaomi Mi Note 2 unboxing and semi review with some camera samples.
Frustrated_me
Member
I'm loving this near 100% all front screen trend.. About damn time the future arrived.
LostMyNarbles
Member
Seems like the OnePlus 3T or whatever they call it is pretty much confirmed to be thing at this point. The official Qualcomm account tweeted about it which is probably a mistake on their part since it hasn't been confirmed by OnePlus yet.
https://twitter.com/Qualcomm/status/795677902117502976
https://twitter.com/Qualcomm/status/795677902117502976
SolidSnakeUS
Member
I just hate that they won't have CDMA support. I'd love to get my hands on one, but I can't move away from Verizon.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Id hyped to see it! OP have really made a massive comeback this year.
first time being locked into a contract (Pixel XL) so seeing all these new phones coming out is going to be a pain
SolidSnakeUS
Member
If it does come with Android 7.0 as well, I may have to grab it and use it over my Nexus 6P, especially if it can beat it in battery life and at least match it in terms of a camera. Please CDMA, please.
I read that article, and yes TMobile and AT&T already have their own RCS for their own subscribers. I never disputed that, but they're also signed up as partners for the new universal standard. Sprint just happens to be the first US carrier on board.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Agreed. It's a non-starter with that tiny battery.
Rodney McKay
Member
Not sure if it was always there, or if it was a recent update, but Samsung's browser seems to have added a magnifying window when selecting text, like iOS has.
That's honestly one of the only little things I like better about iOS, so it's pretty great to suddenly have, even if it is only in the browser. Makes it SO much easier to copy text.
That's honestly one of the only little things I like better about iOS, so it's pretty great to suddenly have, even if it is only in the browser. Makes it SO much easier to copy text.
osiris3355
Banned
Try the beta
anandtech's pixel review is up
They seemed disappointed with its design and performance compare to other phones. They noticed hitches and other bugs in the navigation and app loads, which I've not read much about in other reviews, although most phone reviews are shit regardless ("This phone is smooth!").
What's surprising is that they are getting worse cellular reception than other phones? Wonder if they got a defect.
They seemed disappointed with its design and performance compare to other phones. They noticed hitches and other bugs in the navigation and app loads, which I've not read much about in other reviews, although most phone reviews are shit regardless ("This phone is smooth!").
What's surprising is that they are getting worse cellular reception than other phones? Wonder if they got a defect.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Ha I just saw the review, and I was gonna post as well.
Benchmarks seem fucking horrific at least in terms of the CPU. GPU is pretty much by the numbers like other 820 devices.
Those web benchmarks are fucking bad though.
Edit: They do love the camera.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Some worrying benchmarks from the Anad review
Even in the web benchies it does well in Android wise Apple still wipes the floor. Last year's iPhone still beats this year's Pixel.
Google needs to do something considering its their phone, OS, and browser. This shit getting tiring. More so for the Pixel price tag.
Even in the web benchies it does well in Android wise Apple still wipes the floor. Last year's iPhone still beats this year's Pixel.
Google needs to do something considering its their phone, OS, and browser. This shit getting tiring. More so for the Pixel price tag.