That screen is not a good sign for the Pixel XL 2.
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Android |OT8| ConFuchsia say beta is better
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Forgot to mention the screen in my post. Gonna have to wait for reviews for the final verdict. I'm almost positive the camera will improve for the final software, unless they go completely backwards from the G6. In the MKBHD blind camera test, I actually preferred the Pixel and LG G6 photos to the iPhone and Galaxy S8s. They were all great shooters though.
Other than price, people would choose the V30 over S8 for pefromance reasons (I mean pefromance down the road - the Samsung skin runs a lot of processes), the Video capture features that no other company is doing right now, and high quality DAC, fingerprint seansor placement.
Other comparisons says the v30 camera is better.
I don't care about the S-Pen or the elongated form factor of the Note 8. I do care about the wide angle lens and sound quality. So money is not an issue and I'd rather buy a v30 than a note 8 at this point. I'll just wait to see other reviews about the OLED panel issue since that guy is the only one who reported it so far.
longdi
Banned
Top-bottom bezels ftw my Sony brudders.
CreepingFear
Member
Oreo has been pushed to my Pixel. Yay!
vivftp
Member
I used Clove to get my XZ Premium a couple months ago here in Canada. Service was quick and I got an extra Bluetooth speaker so I can't complain at all.
Still perplexes me that Sony is taking this long to release this phone in Canada though.
-Pyromaniac-
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I think before the end of the year was the last thing I read. And it's the last android release you're getting unfortunately (at least from one plus) so cherish it.
BoboBrazil
Member
I think my eyes got used to the OnePlus 5 jelly scrolling. It doesn't bother me as much as when I got the phone yesterday.
Baroquemantic
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Do y'all think we're gonna see anything new and exciting from Android and iOS in terms of software anytime soon? Most of the features being added to both are mainly just things taken from PCs, custom ROMs, and jailbreaks. This isn't a bad thing, mind you, but I find it all kinda boring. Everything I've seen of iOS 11, Oreo, and the various Android OEM skins & features leave me wanting more.
Maybe Fuchsia (if Google doesn't scrap it) or Andromeda (if Google hasn't already scrapped it) or Android Peppermint or iOS 12 will bring about something crazy. Or maybe they won't, and I just need to get back into the custom ROM scene again.
Maybe Fuchsia (if Google doesn't scrap it) or Andromeda (if Google hasn't already scrapped it) or Android Peppermint or iOS 12 will bring about something crazy. Or maybe they won't, and I just need to get back into the custom ROM scene again.
gonna be interesting to see what ios does for the iphone 8 with no more physical home button.
but yeah pretty much the closest to anything 'new' in the os space.
Jazzy Network
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Ugh my battery drain on my V20 is real. Don't do anything and I lose almost 5% per hour.
Rodney McKay
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I haven't been excited for OS updates in years, like you said everything major has pretty much been added. The last cool feature I remember being added to either iOS or Android was split screen multitasking, but I honestly never use it (the only time I did was when Samsung already had it on the Note 4 and I only tried it a few times).
The only thing iOS could add that I'd be excited for would be to sign-in to multiple iTunes accounts on one iPhone, like you can on Google Play. Family Sharing is about the closest you can get to that now, but it's not quite there.
The only thing I'd like in Android is stronger voice integration stuff, but that's already gotten better than I realized (I always wanted to be able to do "OK Google play Bombcast on Pocket Cast" and have it work, and it actually does!).
The only other thing would be additional customization options, like what Motorola does with Moto Gestures; twisting the phone to open the camera, shaking to turn on the flashlight, etc, but be able to do that with any phone at the system level.
Unknown Soldier
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One thing new that was added to Android 8.0 is the ability to natively select your Bluetooth streaming codec. You can now use SBC, AptX, and AAC.
This is a big deal for devices which don't support AptX and only AAC, such as my Model S. Yes, AptX support is not in the Bluetooth receiver of this rather expensive car. No, I don't know why.
This is a big deal for devices which don't support AptX and only AAC, such as my Model S. Yes, AptX support is not in the Bluetooth receiver of this rather expensive car. No, I don't know why.
BoboBrazil
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Everything has already pretty much been added to Android. IOS still has an antiquated notification system so that could stand to be improved on their side and really should have been a couple of years ago.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
For Oreo, how do i change to a dark theme? My notification tab and settings page used to have a dark theme. Did they remove it?
I thought it was in developer mode but i can't find it. I'm going to burn my retinas.
I thought it was in developer mode but i can't find it. I'm going to burn my retinas.
BoboBrazil
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Google removed anything dark from Android and claimed they are trying to MAGA, make Android great again.
In other words, you aren't getting that or blob emojis anymore.
My Moto G4 Plus has been doing that today so it's not just the V20. Battery settings isn't showing me anything either.
Saiyan-Rox
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I'm the opposite I didn't see it at all when everyone was talking about it and now I can stop seeing it
cartoon_soldier
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Isn't this basically Pixel XL? FML.
BoboBrazil
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I'm the opposite I didn't see it at all when everyone was talking about it and now I can stop seeing it
Oh I still see it. I'm just kind of accepting it right now. Pixel XL 2 is soon though so I will get that or hopefully a 5T.
Vivalaraza
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I really want to switch to Android this year.
A couple of these S8/S8+ discounts are looking super tempting but then if I wait another 6 months I can get the S9...
Note8 is too big. My 7+ is really annoying me now.
Hmm
A couple of these S8/S8+ discounts are looking super tempting but then if I wait another 6 months I can get the S9...
Note8 is too big. My 7+ is really annoying me now.
Hmm
cartoon_soldier
Member
Viva my mate, there is always something around the corner in the world of Android. I got the S8+ and it is a beautiful phone. If you are getting a good deal get it IMO.
hmmm
Original Model S had a Tegra chip so that might be why. Not sure what they're rocking now.
womfalcs3
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Got an LG G6 to replace my worn out iPhone 6. It was 25% off here at $400, and I thought it was a good deal for what's available. The LG V30 is preferred for that OLED display goodness, but it's going to be out in a month, and won't be discounted for months. Double the price isn't worth the wait or the upgrades.
My iPhone 6 had a shattered screen and a battery that's no longer operable. It goes from a 50%+ charge to the teens suddenly and randomly, and it's no longer keeping its charge past noon.
My iPhone 6 had a shattered screen and a battery that's no longer operable. It goes from a 50%+ charge to the teens suddenly and randomly, and it's no longer keeping its charge past noon.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
I'm not sure if you're taking about the new ones or the blobs that I still see.
yep notice it, but I can deal with. I notice lag and freezes on my s8, which I can tolerate way less.
He's clearly talking about the Windows 10 emoji on my screen
Android Oreo, thoroughly reviewed .
Arstechnica picking up the slack now that Anandtech is too busy reviewing
power supplies.
Arstechnica picking up the slack now that Anandtech is too busy reviewing
power supplies.
What is the last phone Anandtech reviewed?
Unless I'm missing something, it was the Mate 9 Review back in January
They've done some benchmarks and hands-on mini pieces on other phones like the Galaxy S8 but that seems to have been their last proper review.
It's a shame. They are so far ahead of everyone when it comes to reviews and benchmarks. I guess Youtube reviews have become so popular that ain't nobody have time for a 12 page review.
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BoboBrazil
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Yeah and then it still won't come to the US
BoboBrazil
Member
Never know. I think they are trying to make a push into the US market this year. Either way, the mix 1 works on us networks anyway. Could just order a 2 from China and use it here.
Saiyan-Rox
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……forgetit
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Looks like my Pixel with O has the bootloop issue, do we have a quick solution for this?
The Faceless Master
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Just got my shipping confirmation from Samsung.
Jazzy Network
Member
You bought it directly from Samsung?
Bout to purchase my S8+ at Best Buy. Coral Blue ftw.
The Faceless Master
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More like Ron Amadeo doing what he does. He did it for years at Android Police and has continued to do it at ArsTechnica.
Yes.
Dat $425 discount!
BoboBrazil
Member
I wish I had waited for the pixel 2 tbh doubt I'll bet one now
You could just sell the OnePlus 5. I'm sure someone will buy it. You might take a small loss but it shouldn't be more than $50
Jazzy Network
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How do you get discount?
iPhone?
Please please please expand to Europe. I would buy a Mi6 right now if it had Band 20.
Saiyan-Rox
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Yeah I could do but i;d have to sell it now before the value drops like a stone and then be left with my Nexus 4 for a while.
as much as I love the thing and repairing it I don't think I could live with it.
BoboBrazil
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I'm sure you could still sell it for a good amount of money when the pixel XL 2 comes out. Values don't really drop alot on OnePlus phones, although demand isn't that great for the OnePlus 5. OnePlus devices usually see their biggest drop in value when the new OnePlus devices comes out.
The Faceless Master
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US Note 7 owners get a $425 discount when buying from Samsung.