Jazzy Network
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Netflix has certified the G6 as the first HDR and Dolby Vision phone. I'm ready.
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Not s8 lmao.
Netflix has always been a shitshow on Android. Like only a handful of devices from a few manufacturers support HD stream.
Like wtf?
Jazzy Network
Member
What devices don't support HD?
Most not main brands in the us. Here is the list of devices that currently support.
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/23939
Asus Zenfone 3 zoom preorder for $329.
http://dlvr.it/P5rwfX
Snapdragon 625 with a 5000mah battery, USB Type C, and camera specs looks pretty good. But you have to put up with Asus's software and it's still running Marshmallow.
If performance is snappy I'd definitely consider it.
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/
http://dlvr.it/P5rwfX
Snapdragon 625 with a 5000mah battery, USB Type C, and camera specs looks pretty good. But you have to put up with Asus's software and it's still running Marshmallow.
If performance is snappy I'd definitely consider it.
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/
Jazzy Network
Member
There's no way that's a complete list. You're telling me phones like the LG G5 or HTC 10 aren't HD compatible with them?
BoboBrazil
Member
Sold the s8+. It's tough to beat my OnePlus One. This phone is like the best value ever. Running nougat with 7.1.2 with May security update. Need my stock Android and rooting capabilities.
It's not a complete list, Netflix are bad at keeping it up to date. But you do have to submit it to Netflix for security testing and not all OEMs can be bothered/are ready on time/are big enough for Netflix to bother testing (oh, or 4 they would/do fail the security audit, sometimes in ways that can't be fixed in software).
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Seems legit still*. Do you have a tablet already? Any reason you want the 8" in particular?
*The new "iPad" is a way better value but it's not Android
BoboBrazil
Member
Just a couple of days. Was too expensive when it wasn't a huge upgrade over my OnePlus One and the OnePlus One is better in alot of ways like dual speakers and custom roms. I also am not a fan of the curved display. S8+ camera is a beast though and the screen is gorgeous if you can ignore the curves.
outunderthestars
Banned
My Nexus 7 is dying.
I tried the new ipad but found it a bit too bulky to comfortably hold. I also have a ton of paid apps that i'd like to keep using.
Why not just return it?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
My Nexus 7 is dying.
I tried the new ipad but found it a bit too bulky to comfortably hold. I also have a ton of paid apps that i'd like to keep using.
That's the best you'll do in Android land. So Yolo go for it.
My Nexus 7 is dying.
I tried the new ipad but found it a bit too bulky to comfortably hold. I also have a ton of paid apps that i'd like to keep using.
Try to find a second hand Pixel C would be my recommendation. I went from a Nexus 7 to that and love it.
BoboBrazil
Member
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So with regards to Samsung apps
Like
Dialer
Message
Camera
Indifferent
Gallery
Browser
Clock
Dislike
Keyboard
Haven't tried Samsung pay yet. Browser seems legit, but it's hard for me to browser hop from Chrome due to sync.
Keyboard isn't my favorite. Gonna try going back to Gboard. It might just be the aspect ratio and the curved that fuck with me typing.
I like that the built in dialer + messenger that works with Wi-Fi call and text as well as advance messaging.
Like
Dialer
Message
Camera
Indifferent
Gallery
Browser
Clock
Dislike
Keyboard
Haven't tried Samsung pay yet. Browser seems legit, but it's hard for me to browser hop from Chrome due to sync.
Keyboard isn't my favorite. Gonna try going back to Gboard. It might just be the aspect ratio and the curved that fuck with me typing.
I like that the built in dialer + messenger that works with Wi-Fi call and text as well as advance messaging.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Yo Jeffery
Just checked for updates and boom I got something downloading that is 400 megs.
Just checked for updates and boom I got something downloading that is 400 megs.
Yep. Mentioned it in the s8 thread. More display options. Not noticing any performance changes. Still April security patch
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Slow ass download for me.
Slow update for me.
Was stuck on the AT&T logo for a long time during reboot thought it froze lol.
Jazzy Network
Member
I wanna pop in the sim so bad on my sister's S8 but I'm gonna try and not lol.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Random question regarding tablets-- is it a given that to root a device, you have to reset it? That used to be 100% true, and I'm hoping it's not anymore.
This is for a relatively recent Asus Zen Pad.
My son's Terarria progress hinges in the balance.
This is for a relatively recent Asus Zen Pad.
My son's Terarria progress hinges in the balance.
Can't you backup the savefile somehow?Random question regarding tablets-- is it a given that to root a device, you have to reset it? That used to be 100% true, and I'm hoping it's not anymore.
This is for a relatively recent Asus Zen Pad.
My son's Terarria progress hinges in the balance.
For my issues with performance there is no question this is the sexiest phone until note 8.
The Faceless Master
Member
wasn't the Note 7 the first one certified for HDR?
Bet it still feels quicker than s8
That seems so utterly pointless to me. Then again I consider watching longform media on a phone pointless to aside from certain use cases. Now casting Dolby Vision content to a chromecast, that I can understand. I'd be more onboard with a Dolby Vision certified tablet.
Does Chromecast support DV or just HDR10?
More like 16gb of ram to match multitasking of a pixel.
BoboBrazil
Member
Please no dumbass curve on screen.
thats basically the samsung 'image' now. no reason for them to ditch it, unless they go full cylinder someday.
It's almost certain to have it because that's just Samsung's thing now.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I wish for the Note that Samsung would still offer a flat screen and a shitty-ass curved screen.
I feel like I'll probably end up keeping my Note 4 forever. There's just nothing else like it and now there never will be.
I feel like I'll probably end up keeping my Note 4 forever. There's just nothing else like it and now there never will be.
NeOak
Member
outunderthestars
Banned
NeOak
Member
SecondedSamsung pay is amazing and their keyboard is stunningly awful.
Either Swiftkey or Gboard.
The Faceless Master
Member
yeah, they're totally putting a huge battery in there after last year.
8GB RAM LOL
the screen size is probably in the ballpark
BoboBrazil
Member
I know, doesn't make it any less of a mistake. Business users of the Note don't need curved edges. Glad Oneplus isn't going there with the OP5. Hope they release in June. Also we should be hearing about Axon 8 soon if they will release one this year.
The Faceless Master
Member
Note 7 and GS8+ feel great in the hand.
flossy
you're holding it wrong.
BoboBrazil
Member
Ladies. The curves are nice in the hand until you put a case on it, which everyone does. Then the curves don't do anything​ except make it harder to type and distort the edges of the screen. I've never actually met someone that's a fan of the edges for use, but I guess someone at Samsung is a huge fan.
Sex appeal sells. Giant fake tits aren't practical either.
The Faceless Master
Member
the curves are nice with a Spigen Liquid Crystal case too
BoboBrazil
Member
Haha I guess your right. I mean the glass back that looks ugly af with fingerprints all over it unless you wipe it down every 2 seconds doesn't serve any purpose either but looks cool in review videos and marketing shots.