Having everything under one place instead of messages spread everywhere.
Those pictures look good. I'm definitely buying this now.
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Having everything under one place instead of messages spread everywhere.
Those pictures look good. I'm definitely buying this now.
GoldenEye 007
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I'm confused. Let's say I port my existing number to GV. Would the standard message app just use that number?
You'd still have two numbers. One for GV and one associated to your cell service. Sprint was the only carrier to offer integration of Google Voice into their service and I think they phased it out.
CyanogenMod 10.2 has Google Voice integration into the main stock messaging app.
I wish Google would solve this once and for all.
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The Everyman
N5 low light:
HTC One low light:
So blurry.
wow
GoldenEye 007
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Ah I see. So calls can be tied to the existing number through forwarding and VOIP apps. But texts would use the new carrier number which nobody would recognize.
ThatObviousUser
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If you want to send and receive texts with your GV number, you'll need to use the GV app, which hasn't been updated in forever and never supported MMS. I've been texting forever that way, so it's frustrating that even with "SMS integrated in Hangouts!" I still have to use two apps, since I don't want anybody to get confused over my phone's actual number.
I end up giving my Google Voice number to people and turn off outgoing caller ID when I make a call. Texting I do through the Google Voice app. I pretty much avoid the stock messaging app because outgoing messages will give away my cell's direct number. Incoming texts can be sent to stock messenger and replies can be sent back.
If I need to send an MMS to someone I know, I'll email them directly or have the proper email to MMS proxy added to the contacts.
Trust me, I'm just as confused explaining it.
I looked at porting to Google Voice and I'm afraid of canceling my cell service by mistake.
GoldenEye 007
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I see. That doesn't seem like toooooo big of a deal. MMS use is rare now for me personally. But are group texts handled fine? Or does that fall under MMS.
As for porting my number. I'm no longer under contract as it expired in August, so not afraid of cancelling my service or incurring an ETF. But yeah, porting your number definitely cancels your existing plan, so I don't blame you, jedivulcan.
Nah Sprint still does it AFAIK
Jazzy Network
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Not really, unless you really need 4.4 like right now.
JaseMath
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I'll just flash a 4.4 ROM when they're available.
Yes.
tylerf
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Toyota to a Ferrari
I'm thinking about it as well, not sure what to do
The actual price of the 5S is nowhere near the retail price.
Vyse The Legend
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Uh, the 16gb iPhone is $650. Overpriced is overpriced.
Not disagreeing. All I'm saying is the iPhone 5S is worth a lot less than it is actually sold for. The other poster was implying that the camera had to be better because the phone cost 2X more than the N5.
ThatObviousUser
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Exactly. So saying "I don't expect the camera of Nexus 5 at 349$ to match iPhone 5s at almost 2x the price" doesn't really make any sense.
Exactly.
VanquishUK
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From what I've seen, this phone is incredible.
Fantastic job Google and LG!
Fantastic job Google and LG!
Vyse The Legend
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Google sells the 5 at about cost, Apple has a significant profit margin. Do not forget R&D, assembly, packaging, shipping, etc.
The materials may only cost $218, but that's a misleading number.
Haint
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If carrier subsidies never existed and phones had always been sold unlocked like a normal CE at your local Big Box or Discount store, I'm pretty sure all the non-Apple flagship phones would be $300-$400 at this point. Even the latest iPhone would be $499 instead of $650. Under the carrier racket, there is no free market, and no competition on pricing. You would think one the failing manufacturers would realize they have a better chance putting a big push behind a Nexus style line than they do producing the next $700 Galaxy or iPhone.
Monsterland
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Where can I get a flip cover that isn't the overpriced one on the google store?
ThaiGrocer
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I know a few weeks won't hurt, but dang: Ships by November 8, 2013. PENDING
This was such an impulse buy for me. It could be cheaper overall on Amazon and I'm sure problems will start to crop up as with any launch gizmo.
I also don't know how easy it's going to be to replace the battery since iFixit hasn't gotten their hands on the bugger. The plan is to keep the phone as long as possible. My current phone is a three year old Galaxy S with jelly bean and a battery replacement. Works great in almost every aspect, but I've been wanting a working GPS for a long time now.
This was such an impulse buy for me. It could be cheaper overall on Amazon and I'm sure problems will start to crop up as with any launch gizmo.
I also don't know how easy it's going to be to replace the battery since iFixit hasn't gotten their hands on the bugger. The plan is to keep the phone as long as possible. My current phone is a three year old Galaxy S with jelly bean and a battery replacement. Works great in almost every aspect, but I've been wanting a working GPS for a long time now.
Cheap ones will flood eBay in no time. And I mean dirt cheap. As low a <$1 each to 3-4 dollars. I'm going to hold off for a case that I like, but in the meantime I got a potentially ugly one that was on sale on Amazon yesterday for $3.50 shipped. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FEBU1ZO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Haint
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There are a few wallet style (flip holds credit cards and shit) on Amazon, but they're ugly and the card slots will scratch the screen. I haven't seen a plain one yet.
northead
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Spiritreaver
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My 32GB white just shipped out here to OKC. 
Vyse The Legend
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So, who's excited for tomorrow? Hopefully, UPS comes early.
JonathanEx
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Very tempted to pay up for an early upgrade for this. Think it's about time I went Nexus, really getting used to it on the N7 and would rather not continue to compromise...
But of course EE/T-Mob/Orange aren't offering it, like any Nexus phones. Grumble Grumble grumble.
But of course EE/T-Mob/Orange aren't offering it, like any Nexus phones. Grumble Grumble grumble.
fluffydelusions
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So, who's excited for tomorrow? Hopefully, UPS comes early.
UPS never comes early for me lol. Always like 6-7pm
chaosblade
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So, who's excited for tomorrow? Hopefully, UPS comes early.
On one hand, dental work. On the other, new phone.
UPS always comes to my house late since I live close to them. They get me on the way back, so I probably won't actually have my phone until Tuesday.
BertramCooper
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So, who's excited for tomorrow? Hopefully, UPS comes early.
Mine is being shipped to my office, so it should arrive by late morning/early afternoon at the very latest.
CreepingFear
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It's killing me inside.
GoldenEye 007
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I finally wised up and put in my office shipping address.
But I didn't order until yesterday so that 2-3 week shipping estimate will probably be accurate.
You ordered a 32 GB, right? Well we both need to wait for 2-3 weeks, and that is too much wait for me.
GoldenEye 007
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Yeah black 32gb.
Same here, trying to sell my S4 to pay for it.
UPS usually comes at around noon for me. So pumped.So, who's excited for tomorrow? Hopefully, UPS comes early.
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