Lone_Prodigy
Member
That Surface Phone looks interesting, but it's basically a Surface Mini. If this is their next flagship, I won't be getting it.
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It isn't their next flagship, but what about it turns you off?
Lone_Prodigy
Member
It's too big, for one. My sweet spot for screen size is 5". It's getting close to tablet territory.
The keyboard is an interesting concept but I'm not going to put my phone down to type on it and it's too small to get any noticeable improvement over thumb typing.
Everything is on the cloud and easily accessible these days. I don't need to be super productive on my phone when a tablet/PC does the same thing but better. Integration is good but it doesn't have to exist for all functions.
My guess is that MS sees the success of the SP3 as an indication that laptop/tablet hybrids work, and are attempting a phone/tablet/laptop hybrid now. I'm all for innovation but it's not for me.
The keyboard is an interesting concept but I'm not going to put my phone down to type on it and it's too small to get any noticeable improvement over thumb typing.
Everything is on the cloud and easily accessible these days. I don't need to be super productive on my phone when a tablet/PC does the same thing but better. Integration is good but it doesn't have to exist for all functions.
My guess is that MS sees the success of the SP3 as an indication that laptop/tablet hybrids work, and are attempting a phone/tablet/laptop hybrid now. I'm all for innovation but it's not for me.
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Phablets have a dumb name but they are an established product, you know. Windows Phone already has a damn good one, and they aren't only for more "productivity." A big screen is great for pretty much everything you already do on your smart phone, even if it's just browsing the web and watching YouTube.
Too bad if you have small hands though.
Alx
Member
Hi guys,
I got an update for my phone (Nokia 925) last week, that added support for Cortana (yay !), but I noticed that ever since, my phone is constantly uploading through wifi (outgoing Arrow on the wifi icon, and since we had an experiment on a wifi router at work, I could observe the increase in queries).
I'm a bit worried about battery life (and also privacy) as a consequence, but couldn't find the source of that communication, nor a way to disable that. I immediately thought of Cortana of course, but even disabling it/her didn't change anything. Couldn't find any info online either.
Any idea please ?
My current OS version is 8.10.14234.375
I got an update for my phone (Nokia 925) last week, that added support for Cortana (yay !), but I noticed that ever since, my phone is constantly uploading through wifi (outgoing Arrow on the wifi icon, and since we had an experiment on a wifi router at work, I could observe the increase in queries).
I'm a bit worried about battery life (and also privacy) as a consequence, but couldn't find the source of that communication, nor a way to disable that. I immediately thought of Cortana of course, but even disabling it/her didn't change anything. Couldn't find any info online either.
Any idea please ?
My current OS version is 8.10.14234.375
lastflowers
Banned
pretty much why I'm only going to get <=5inch phones
My phone pooped on itself when I was recording a long 4k video. I got a message that the SDCard was to slow to record the video after about 5 minutes of so of recording. It left a massive file that was unusable on my phone.
nillapuddin
Member
I would buy that Surface Phone 8 days a week.
Doesn't need to be a keyboard, the cover could be a featureless case instead of a keyboard, having a built in cover would be so slick.
Does it need to be a full pc either (although its pretty cool).
I said a few pages back that 1020 generation style is best style, and I haven't changed my mind, but I really like the idea of pushing "Surface" as a brand into all 3 spaces, phone, phablet, tablet.
Doesn't need to be a keyboard, the cover could be a featureless case instead of a keyboard, having a built in cover would be so slick.
Does it need to be a full pc either (although its pretty cool).
I said a few pages back that 1020 generation style is best style, and I haven't changed my mind, but I really like the idea of pushing "Surface" as a brand into all 3 spaces, phone, phablet, tablet.
And BBC news.
If it's as useless as the BBC sport app they can keep it.
My phone does have a browser.
640 when it launches.
Finally, MS is selling a product that everyone's excited about
http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/12/8198629/microsoft-ninja-cat-laptop-sticker
http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/12/8198629/microsoft-ninja-cat-laptop-sticker
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Aw yis
ChackanKun
Member
Hi guys!
I currently have an iPhone 5 with iOS 8.2.
I'm looking for an affordable phone, as a secondary phone, to replace my work phone (Nokia E5).
Currently looking at Lumia 625 and Lumia 532.
Are both good choices?
What is Microsoft current update policy? Will future Windows Phone updates, such as Windows Phone 10, be available in those models?
I currently have an iPhone 5 with iOS 8.2.
I'm looking for an affordable phone, as a secondary phone, to replace my work phone (Nokia E5).
Currently looking at Lumia 625 and Lumia 532.
Are both good choices?
What is Microsoft current update policy? Will future Windows Phone updates, such as Windows Phone 10, be available in those models?
anonymous_abc
Member
I just got a shiny new orange 930 work phone.
But seriously that is some false advertising. The orange I see everywhere in pictures is nowhere near the orange that I have on my phone.
Nevertheless. What do I do? Where do I start?
Any do's and dont's?
Must have apps?
WTF. I cannot use Cotana in Germany if my language is set to English (UK)‽ WTF
But seriously that is some false advertising. The orange I see everywhere in pictures is nowhere near the orange that I have on my phone.
Nevertheless. What do I do? Where do I start?
Any do's and dont's?
Must have apps?
WTF. I cannot use Cotana in Germany if my language is set to English (UK)‽ WTF
n64coder
Member
Download Authenticator app. Turn on two-step authentication for your email accounts. If you use gmail, just enter the key.
MSN News is pretty nice.
OneNote for your notes. Or Evernote. I use both but I'm switching to OneNote for good.
Wordament is my favorite game as of late. Been playing it on my WP and Ipad.
The Nokia/Lumia apps are good.
OneDrive app. Make sure you turn on auto-upload of your pictures.
Depends on what you deem affordable.
anonymous_abc
Member
No update available‽
My my windows phone is just as bad as a windows computer. Filled to the brim with bloated adware and software that I will never use. Time to delete this crap.
That should take less than a minute.
brotkasten
Member
And unlike on Windows, it doesn't affect the performance at all. Also, unlike carrier bloatware on Android, you actually can delete the other stuff.
ChackanKun
Member
150 max!
brotkasten
Member
Couldn't stand it anymore. I'm probably going to change my user name, too. Probably.
Waiting for a flagship phone.
lastflowers
Banned
change it to broadcasting and invert the avatar's colors.
Nokia has released HERE Maps for iOS.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/here-offline-navigation-maps/id955837609?mt=8
In some ways I'm glad to see it on all major platforms, it is a generally great offering.
640 should fall into that price bracket.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/here-offline-navigation-maps/id955837609?mt=8
In some ways I'm glad to see it on all major platforms, it is a generally great offering.
640 should fall into that price bracket.
As long as you stay a bitter, cynical, safe moist as dude...
ChackanKun
Member
Looks sexy!
n64coder
Member
This deal is still available for another 19 hours. I picked one up myself to use with Windows 10 and to try flashing a new ROM, etc.
The Verge: Microsoft's Cortana is coming to iOS and Android
Surely Microsoft dosen't want Windows Phone to succeed. But hey, at least we got Halo: Spartan Strike to look forward to. Right?
Surely Microsoft dosen't want Windows Phone to succeed. But hey, at least we got Halo: Spartan Strike to look forward to. Right?
Right?!
I had to go to the MS Store to get a new screen protector for my Band (damn dog!) and while I was there I spent the $10 to get a new housing for the 635 I loaded W10TP on.
Absolutely worth it. Radioactive orange is awesome!
Side benefit, the replacement shells don't have AT&T's branding on them so there's not a trace of AT&T on my 635 with the exception of the splash screen at boot. (Which I can get rid of with the "Care Tool" or whatever it's called, right?)
Absolutely worth it. Radioactive orange is awesome!
Side benefit, the replacement shells don't have AT&T's branding on them so there's not a trace of AT&T on my 635 with the exception of the splash screen at boot. (Which I can get rid of with the "Care Tool" or whatever it's called, right?)