Do you get a free phone? Otherwise I'd not waste a vacation day to touch a phone a month early lol.
Good way to compare these new tall phones with your typical 16:9 phones.
S8+ isn't really that 'big' lol.
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Do you get a free phone? Otherwise I'd not waste a vacation day to touch a phone a month early lol.
Good way to compare these new tall phones with your typical 16:9 phones.
S8+ isn't really that 'big' lol.
I mean this has verified by many people on XDA, but whatever.
Congratulations! Go to the event with your Note 7
That's cool.
The Faceless Master
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deadass B.
i replied fast enough to the invite.
indeed.
hah!
of course i get a free phone... a Galaxy S7.
no chance in hell.
yes, yes it is.
Vanillalite
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Tell Samsung you have a suggestion for their next UI evolution on the Note 8, and then show them your Comic Sans Home Screen!
Vanillalite
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So real talk how bad do we expect the LG G6 to bomb?
Hhhehehehehehehe.
Huge prerelease push helps. I think it will do better than HTC u at the very least lol.
It's a ploy to get you to hand over your Note 7.
Vanillalite
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Such a high bar to clear if we are comparing the G6 to the U. LoL
You can sideload apps on Chromebooks. I have Amazon Video installed on mine to get downloads. But you have to disable system integrity protection to do it, which removes all the user data, so do it before you bother setting the thing up...
I'm pretty sure unlocked Google phones can do wi-fi calling on T-Mo.
Can confirm.
Vanillalite
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Wonder what Best Buy will do for a GS8 preorder to combat Target's deal.
brotkasten
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Shame about the lack of wireless charging in the non-US version.
Been poking around XDA this morning on the G6 board - seems like a lukewarm reception:
- lag issues (unoptimized 821)
- complaints of it being too narrow to use
- uneven LCD screen - bottom is warmer than top (wtf LG)
Complaints of it being too narrow to use are definitely a valid concern. If 18:9 is gonna be the future, guess I'd better go to an att store and see if I can deal with it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/awful-t3578169
- lag issues (unoptimized 821)
- complaints of it being too narrow to use
- uneven LCD screen - bottom is warmer than top (wtf LG)
Complaints of it being too narrow to use are definitely a valid concern. If 18:9 is gonna be the future, guess I'd better go to an att store and see if I can deal with it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/awful-t3578169
Vanillalite
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I still haven't figured out why companies thought thinner longer aspect ratios is a good idea. Like I haven't quiet found the upside.
For web browsing it makes sense to be able to see more information. Nothing else is useful though.
It's baaaaack
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Vanillalite
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Are you actually seeing more info though or just changing the way the info is displayed.
longdi
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Probably trying to beat Apple to the punch for something different.
Imo i dont need another aspect ratio, 18:9, wtf?
Although, a longer screen when viewing neogaf on Samsung browser (fullscreen, hide menu bars) is pretty awesome, i guess..
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Not feeling the latest Feedly update. Prefer the old look.
NeOak
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Do you get a free phone? Otherwise I'd not waste a vacation day to touch a phone a month early lol.
Good way to compare these new tall phones with your typical 16:9 phones.
S8+ isn't really that 'big' lol.
Isn't there idea that they wouldn't be that big?
Sorry man, just couldn't resist poking fun
Thanks for the info guys, I didn't know they did.
Weird that it's too narrow. Guess people were expecting a phablet when it's actually just a 5.2" 16:9 phone that is a little taller.
My 2 year contract is up at the start of next month so I'm in the market for my next phone. Now obviously the S8 announcement is just around the corner but I'm pretty sure I won't be getting it regardless based on the price...
My current shortlist is:
One Plus 3T (I can get like-new for £275)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (I can get like new for £350)
LG G6?
What would folks recommend I do?
My current shortlist is:
One Plus 3T (I can get like-new for £275)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (I can get like new for £350)
LG G6?
What would folks recommend I do?
Will sell well after a price drop. The phone is sexy
megarockexe
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Okay, that's good to know since I'd want that.
That's nice for the unlocked versions, but even the G5 is still full price at AT&T. So I can't get Wi-Fi calling and a steep discount on the phone.
give us hell, Andy Rubin:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...h-are-so-hot-right-now-in-picture-on-twitter/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...h-are-so-hot-right-now-in-picture-on-twitter/
TheGrizz
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I've never pre-ordered anything other than an iPhone (which is a crazy, crazy situation). How is the preorder process with Samsung phones? Do I need to preorder through my carrier or do I do it through a Samsung website (ala Apple.com for iPhones)?
Also, how hard are they to procure via preorder or in store on launch day? I'm trying to determine if I want to try and go through the process or stick with my IP7+.
Thanks in advance!
Also, how hard are they to procure via preorder or in store on launch day? I'm trying to determine if I want to try and go through the process or stick with my IP7+.
Thanks in advance!
give us hell, Andy Rubin:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...h-are-so-hot-right-now-in-picture-on-twitter/
As someone who never takes selfies I'm all for phones with no bezel at the top.
Should be able to preorder from both (I mean you could have preorder iPhone from carrier or best buy as well). I don't recall Samsung stuff having huge stock issues in the past. S8 could be super hype though, or sd835 might be limited which hurts launch quantity?
Best to preorder when you can.
The Faceless Master
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And considering a good amount of people in the U.S. don't want to get close to one, I bet you could get it at a decent price. I'd imagine demand stateside would be limited.
The Illiterati
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Can someone please help me with some info and advice?
First off, I'm using a OnePlus One that regularly crashes and goes into bootloop. It stays locked for like a day and so far I can get it back working. This is endlessly frustrating but I've put up with it for the past few months.
I feel like just buying a new phone, but I want something where bootlooping isn't a problem. I don't care about top of the line, I just want the damn thing to work regularly( phone calls, text, play podcasts and surf the web). My question comes after I skim this thread and find a lot of people talking about bootlooping being a common problem.
Is it? Is there a sub 300 android phone I can just buy and not worry about?
First off, I'm using a OnePlus One that regularly crashes and goes into bootloop. It stays locked for like a day and so far I can get it back working. This is endlessly frustrating but I've put up with it for the past few months.
I feel like just buying a new phone, but I want something where bootlooping isn't a problem. I don't care about top of the line, I just want the damn thing to work regularly( phone calls, text, play podcasts and surf the web). My question comes after I skim this thread and find a lot of people talking about bootlooping being a common problem.
Is it? Is there a sub 300 android phone I can just buy and not worry about?
It's more of a joke here than a huge issue. Never heard OPO being a bootloop issue.
Generally avoid LG if you can. Anything else seems decent for the most part. The closer the phone is to stock, the more stable they are generally, look at oneplus or Motorola.
With OPO,maybe try flashing lineage OS on it or any other custom roms?
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Do you need NFC?
Junior Mint
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Yes in Canada I can tap and pay at restaurants or use my credit card chip. I don't think I've had to manually write in a tip in years - I just do it through the credit card machine they bring by.
I'm in the US and have yet to use Android Pay for a dine-in restaurant. I thought those chain restaurants like Chili's and or Red Robin with those tablets at the table to order and pay would accept Android Pay, but from what I can tell, they don't. They only accept normal credit cards and probably Samsung Pay.
Edit: I used my phone to pay for stuff at a local Walgreens again today. Still feels like I'm living in the future when I use it. I love it.
Flying Toaster
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God I miss it so much. I want to touch it again.
Ah yeah seen those before. Always forget to wear my gear s3 lol. Will try next time.I'm in the US and have yet to use Android Pay for a dine-in restaurant. I thought those chain restaurants like Chili's and or Red Robin with those tablets at the table to order and pay would accept Android Pay, but from what I can tell, they don't. They only accept normal credit cards and probably Samsung Pay.
BTW Samsung curved screen owners. What screen protector options are there?
I always wondered why it wouldn't be if the only issue was the battery. Put in a safe, smaller battery and sell em. Of course it raises an issue with aeroplane safely..how do people tell its a now safe Note7.
Guess they could make the casing a different colour.
The color would be a nice sky "Trust-me-I-won't-explode-this-time. I-swear-I-mean-it-this-time. I-promise. I-really-do-sincerely-mean-it-now" blue.
How's life on iOS compared to Android? I've only ever heard people's opinions on YouTube and most have the same consensus.
Admiral Woofington
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I was considering the 3t but if the unlocked G6 is around 600 that might be fine. I'd rather not get a phone that will get a new version in 3 months, but I need a new phone as well.
The G6 price in amazon is a placeholder right?
The G6 price in amazon is a placeholder right?
For now, I think it might be. But don't be surprised if unlocked, it's $700. Unlocked flagships from major manufactures aren't exactly cheap.