It uses the entire screen all the time.
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Samsung Galaxy S III (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
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It uses the entire screen all the time.
The GS3 doesn't get that bar because it has a hardware menu button. The HTC doesn't, so it gets that bar.
And yes, the S3 (ignoring the size difference) has more usable screen space than the Galaxy Nexus.
shinshoryuken
Member
Wow
Bell is deliberately trying to mislead consumers into thinking that the Galaxy S II is a new, revolutionary phone through their advertising. Not entirely sure why. They probably have a ton to unload and are hoping they can convince some people into thinking that the hype is for the SII.
Bell is deliberately trying to mislead consumers into thinking that the Galaxy S II is a new, revolutionary phone through their advertising. Not entirely sure why. They probably have a ton to unload and are hoping they can convince some people into thinking that the hype is for the SII.
Do you mean the hd lte one? Noticed that. It did just release though in the past few months.
crazy monkey
Banned
because it is bell.
Thank you.
That was my thought too, but I wanted to double check. It seems like such a huge improvement.
That's funny, though.
WTF is a GS2 HD LTE? The GS2 LTE has been out for a long time, so the only reason why they're pushing it is because the 3 is coming out, I guess.
It's still fucking ridiculous, though. More proof Bell is just... stupid.
Ecto311
Member
Isn't the nexus $399 from the google play store new?
Phoenix
Member
Tell us what you know. I lost my phone this weekend. So I'm out of a phone until this drops.
If I told you what I know I'd absolutely be fired. Wednesday is D-Day in NYC. That much I can tell you.
No hype train, just delivered awesomeness on Day 1.
I don't think Bell's marketing team is driven by stupidity. They must have a reason for wanting to unload SIIs immediately. Maybe they're trying to position it as a cheaper SIII alternative for all the people that buy into the hype but can't afford the SIII. Either way they must know they're going to cause confusion, but probably see some benefit in this.
ghostofsparta
Member
Because hardware keys are stupid
stupid stupid stupid tmobile.
I want to preorder nowwwww!
now i'm going to have to go early thursday morning and be late for work to pick this up. Theres no way i'm NOT getting this day 1. My stupid galaxy 1 phone is fucking up worse and worse everyday now like as if it was programmed to die on GS3 launch.
I want to preorder nowwwww!
now i'm going to have to go early thursday morning and be late for work to pick this up. Theres no way i'm NOT getting this day 1. My stupid galaxy 1 phone is fucking up worse and worse everyday now like as if it was programmed to die on GS3 launch.
Dead Prince
Banned
Kinda wish Best buy let me pick it up at the store. they expect me to sign for the package at home? lol. whatev.
If the average T-mobile customer doesn't know that the phone will be coming to their carrier who's to say it won't run out by mid afternoon.
True, I'm not sure why those sellers got such good prices. Maybe a fluke and not what I should expect to get for mine.
My friend is looking for a new phone to buy and is looking at the Galaxy S3. But he doesn't know if he should wait for the iphone 5 or just buy the S3 when it comes out.
He`s using a blackberry now, so there isn't any reason for him to choose one over the other on a familiarity level or apps.
He`s using a blackberry now, so there isn't any reason for him to choose one over the other on a familiarity level or apps.
Tell him waiting for the next flagship will always likely end with a phone that is more powerful/impressive.
The next iPhone will likely be faster than the S3, and 5-6 months after the next iPhone the S4 will hit and be faster than it, and 5-6 months later...so on and so forth. If he is hoping to buy a phone, and have nothing match the tech in it for even 6 months, he is wasting his time tbh. Things are moving way to fast in the mobile area right now for any device to remain 'king' for very long.
Have him buy whichever he wants, he will have to decide lol.
Phoenix
Member
I love both platforms. Android is coming around. It's still got some huge areas of stupid in the interface, but it's easy to customize. IOS ecosystem is substantially stronger though. That is changing, but Android is still the port target not the initial development target.
mescalineeyes
Banned
I doubt that. Highly.
especially not on paper, maybe for the fact that iOS simply feels snappier than Android, but I don't think that if they stick with the current size, they can beat the S3's specs in that regard.
Phoenix
Member
It's because of two reasons:
1) the models google sells are true dev units. Don't have the super screen and such. the eBay sellers are selling better models in general.
2) consumers are still generally Ignorant of the ability to buy the phone direct from Google.
Phoenix
Member
They should absolutely be able to beat the dual core one shipping in the United States. They are likely deploying their quad core and it should beat out tr quad core S3 in instruction per second clock.
mescalineeyes
Banned
Phoenix
Member
lol? you guys are getting a dual core s3?
there are no words.
It's a mixed bag. That's all I can say.
Exynos-Qualcomm hybrid incoming.
Stupid clowns running T-mobile. I want to throw money at them but they won't let me >=[
Dead Prince
Banned
Pebble Blue. Just because white is so yesterday.
LonelyIsland
Member
definitely Pebble Blue.
Pebble blue
Bluemercury
Member
The hilarity here is that the Exynos quadcore only has 1 gig of ram for some unknown reason....
At work we had a test model in blue that doesn't take SIM cards, loved it. The colour wasn't really my thing so I had to go with White plus the cover.
This thing is phenomenal, great features, everything is super fast and boy have I missed Android. Native radio is going to be sweet on my daily 4 hour commutes. Only thing that bothers me is that under Email you can't show "Combined view" per default, so you always have to switch to that view if you're like me with 5-6 email accounts attached.
This thing is phenomenal, great features, everything is super fast and boy have I missed Android. Native radio is going to be sweet on my daily 4 hour commutes. Only thing that bothers me is that under Email you can't show "Combined view" per default, so you always have to switch to that view if you're like me with 5-6 email accounts attached.
shinobi602
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Whatever happened to just straight up sexy black?
Whatever happened to just straight up sexy black?
Apple would probably sue them.
Good question.
Also, does it get in the way when taking pictures? Of course, I know you wouldn't fold it back as that would cover the camera, but does having it dangling down under the handset get in the way?
Yeah, they are completely identical.
HammerOfThor
Member
lol
Prototype-03
Member
Pebble blue
Huh?
Nemesis_
Member
Pebble Blue, but I haven't really thought about what kind/color of case I want yet... kind of pointless to think about until Sprint actually decides to ship them.
watching the Sprint community forums has been fairly amusing