remote unlock via S Pen sounds unsafe.
Such a sexy phone.
Damn it is 7.1.1 September 2017 update.
Guess it never had a second shipment lol.
Seems solid so far. Great build and design. Sexiest phone I've own yet. Especially for $250.Doing many updates though.
Vibration motor sucks
My TV Chromecast has started doing this, too.Guys, I cant change the volume of my cast devices using volume up and down almost never... Sometimes it works but mostly it doesnt. Is there a way to force it to be always available? Seems like there is a process not working properly. I hate having to go inside the Google Home app to do it.
If said screw it and picked it up, that matte would have been my color.
It's been years since I've used a phone that I've felt this confident without a case.
the matte texture sides and back with no curved bullshit, so easy to hold.
Are there any pop-ups when you try to adjust the volume? Some formats have to be done on the TV/receiver level.Guys, I cant change the volume of my cast devices using volume up and down almost never... Sometimes it works but mostly it doesnt. Is there a way to force it to be always available? Seems like there is a process not working properly. I hate having to go inside the Google Home app to do it.
Liking my gray Essential. Had to order a new SIM card from Sprint though since my Nexus 6 one is incompatible, so it will be a few more days before I can fully switch.
It's a lot heavier than expected, but yeah, it's gonna make me sad to put a case on it. I use phone wallets though, and I don't want to start carrying a purse again.
Are there any pop-ups when you try to adjust the volume? Some formats have to be done on the TV/receiver level.
It fits, the card just doesn't activate on the network properly. Comes up as "Chameleon" and some service crashes endlessly.If you are adventurous the sim cards are the same, just cut around the plastic housing to fit the nanosim slot and it should work!
Are there any pop-ups when you try to adjust the volume? Some formats have to be done on the TV/receiver level.
I thought Samsung doesn't do x.1-updates for already released phones?I wonder if the S8 through S9 will get bumped to 8.1 with the note or if they will just wait for Android P.
I thought Samsung doesn't do x.1-updates for already released phones?
While I get your point. I think they were pretty much forced to do security patches with how much of a fuzz there was around that and Android manufacturers not delivering on those. I wouldn't be holding my breath for big .1 updates at this point though.Usually not. They also used to never release security patches on the reg either, but here I am. Lol
I've stopped giving a shit and gone case less on my S9+. Feels so and looks so much better naked. It's a shame that these things aren't very durable from a cosmetic point of view. The fact that pretty much slaps a case on their phone is half the reason why people say all of them feel and look the same.
I remember really liking my Note 4's feel. That sorta faux-leather plastic paired with the metal edges, plus it allowed for a removeable battery which I wish would make a comeback someday.Caseless is so much better.
I like the look of all glass phones, but the fact that you have to slap a hideous case on them because of how fragile they are makes the point of a glass phone moot. Would much rather have soft touch plastic(not the shitty cheap plastic that Samsung used on the S5/Note 4 and earlier) or metal(though the loss of wireless charging would be slightly painful).
Sony announced a new 48MP 1/2" camera sensor for mobiles, apparently it'll be available by September this year
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_introduces_imx586_sensor_with_48_mp-news-32367.php
Dunno if it'll be in future Xperia's, or if this is a model to sell to other manufacturers though. If it does find its way into future Xperia's it'll certainly reduce the need for a separate zoom lens. Wonder if we'll see this show up in any devices at IFA.
Looks like Samsung leaked their next Galaxy phone.
https://www.cnet.com/news/did-samsu...xy-watch/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=54633764
They showed a pic of a Rose Gold 42mm version, which pretty much looks just like the Classic S3. Since they list 42mm in it, I'm hoping that implies they will make a smaller version like the Apple Watch has.
Im hoping that this new watch is either cheaper (or has a cheaper option) or the S3 gets discounted enough for me to overlook the size.Now I'm glad I bought a used S3 frontier for $135. This new watch is probably going to be $350 for not much of an upgrade.
i don't think they ever would allow that.Im hoping that this new watch is either cheaper (or has a cheaper option) or the S3 gets discounted enough for me to overlook the size.
Would also be pretty awesome if they ever allow for Samsung Pay to work when paired with an iPhone too (sounds like that Samsung Pay card thing works with iPhones, so I don't get why their watches can't).
Guess if they sell an LTE version it wouldn't matter, but I'm sure that'd be more expensive and require another monthly charge.
Just in case someone is bored at work like me: livestream with the presentation of the Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 lite from Spain:
In retrospect I don't think it's a coincidence that the new Sony CMOS sensor is 48MP and can use its "quad bayer filter array" to produce 12MP shots with improved low light. I can see them coupling that with the 12MP monochrome sensor of the XZ2P and having the AUBE fusion ISP combine 'em. I'm sure that would probably work out better than what they're doing now where it combines a 19 MP and 12 MP image. It should provide for far better low light as well I'd think.
Just curious if Sony kept a better sensor for themselves while selling this one to other manufacturers.
Camera looks to be a decent improvement over last year's Mi A1. No headphone jack, no microSD slot and no NFC support though.Update: everything is AI camera software. Boring as hell.
Edit: also, fun fact: the phones are announced and launched officially today from Spain despite the official Mi stores here still not receiving any stock of them at all (source: friend works at one)
Edit 2: Mi A2 for 250€ to 350€ depending on storage/RAM configuration
Pricing on Mi A2 seems to be okay, but I feel the Nokia 7 Plus offers a far better package overall. HMD also does a much better job supporting their Android One phones than Xiaomi (8.1 Oreo roll out didn't go smooth). But is all of this worth paying €100-150 more?
That good, huh?Man the essential for $250 was truly the steal of the year, only beaten by the sprint essential deal from last year
Tbh, sounds an evolution of the Nokia Lumia 1020, which made 5 MP pictures downscaled from the 41 MP ones.
Finally. Just took forever. Now hopefully this will be used.
Yeah but the PH1 didn't come out at 250I mean compare to like the just announced xiaomi a2 which is a pretty solid sd660 for €250.
why are you using Debit instead of Credit?I was looking at the possibility of upgrading my LG Watch R to something with NFC payments, but they're way too expensive. Can't use the Samsung as it doesn't support Google Pay and my bank doesn't support Samsung Pay.