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Title: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Bebpo on April 03, 2013, 02:21:07 PM
Gonna replace my sloooow and often freezing w/lq camera iphone 4 because I'm going to Coachella in a few weeks and I want to take LOT O PICS but don't want to lug my DSLR around the whole time.  So I figure I'll finally upgrade my phone with one of those new phones with super rad cameras and use that.

Things I care about in a phone:
-GOOD CAMERA
-ability to text
-ability to facebook
-ability to web browse
-ability to use spotify app to stream bluetooth music through my car stereo

That's about all I use my phone for.  Right now I'm on the grandfathered in unlimited texts family plan on the AT&T iphone thing.  So that may play a factor and may be a reason why I should just get an iphone5 as I do text a shitload to a million different people.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Positive Touch on April 03, 2013, 02:28:18 PM
get a galaxy note 2 and join the winners circle :rejoice

ultra fast, huge viewing area, all the many many android benefits, amazing stylus
Title: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Shaka Khan on April 03, 2013, 02:33:19 PM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

Also I can't decide whether its my phone, carrier, or the apps I'm using, but there's some pretty janky issues when it comes to wifi and data access that are increasingly pissing me off.

Edit: I have to say though, I'm sorta jelly of the note 2.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on April 03, 2013, 02:34:39 PM
I am soooooooooo gay for my Nexus 4. It's great.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: bork on April 03, 2013, 02:35:42 PM

Things I care about in a phone:
-GOOD CAMERA
-ability to text
-ability to facebook
-ability to web browse
-ability to use spotify app to stream bluetooth music through my car stereo


So pretty much any recent smart phone.

The iPhone 5 camera is OK I guess.  It's not gonna be a replacement for the real thing.  But if you're coming off an older iPhone model you know what to expect.  Battery life is good, too.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: brawndolicious on April 03, 2013, 02:36:29 PM
Just looking at AT&T:

As far as Androids there's the HTC One which is said to have a very good camera for low light conditions and there's the Galaxy S4 coming soon which can take higher megapixel pictures. The HTC's camera is technically only 4 megapixels but it uses larger pixels than normal to be able to capture more light. Other than the cameras, the rest of the specs are basically the same with the HTC One having a brighter screen and the GS4 having a slightly larger screen (both are 1080P).

The Lumia 920 is also a decent phone with a pretty good camera. It has optical image stabilzation which might be useful for a concert setting.

The iPhone 5 has generally a pretty good camera but it's boring, try a new OS after 3 years.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on April 03, 2013, 02:36:48 PM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

My one big fear. How long have you had it?
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Groogrux on April 03, 2013, 02:37:31 PM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

Also I can't decide whether its my phone, carrier, or the apps I'm using, but there's some pretty janky issues when it comes to wifi and data access that are increasingly pissing me off.

Edit: I have to say though, I'm sorta jelly of the note 2.

It's your carrier.  Net10 is shit.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Positive Touch on April 03, 2013, 02:58:11 PM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

My one big fear. How long have you had it?

note 2's battery lasts forever n a day as long as you turn off some one the bullshit extras like gps. i can play games whenever i have a free break and not have to worry about battery life as long as i charged it up the night before.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
BEST PHONE
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Title: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Shaka Khan on April 03, 2013, 03:15:49 PM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

My one big fear. How long have you had it?

For roughly two months. Excellent phone, shit battery.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 03, 2013, 03:26:33 PM
Lumia 920: Master race Camera.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 03, 2013, 04:42:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDMpnvedwvs

(http://i.imgur.com/3ho6WrG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dEYRGh9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/a6mxhMs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xBDFcgi.jpg)

Man, this isn't even fun without Andy.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 03, 2013, 04:59:36 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weG19NA7y4Y

 :rejoice
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 03, 2013, 05:07:03 PM
And a shot from me taken in Japan, Akihabara:

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I suck donkey balls at camera lol.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Verdigris Murder on April 03, 2013, 06:17:37 PM
Does the OP have kids? Highly doubt it, as he sounds gay.

Therefore get something cool and fun, rather than an iPhone.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Shadow Mod on April 03, 2013, 06:44:52 PM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

Also I can't decide whether its my phone, carrier, or the apps I'm using, but there's some pretty janky issues when it comes to wifi and data access that are increasingly pissing me off.

Edit: I have to say though, I'm sorta jelly of the note 2.

Batt life on my S2 Epic Touch blows as well.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Beezy on April 03, 2013, 07:09:56 PM
I'd go for the Lumia too if my phone's camera was important to me.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on April 03, 2013, 10:13:24 PM
Yeah, I have a Nexus 4 and haven't had a great battery experience with it either, but I seem to generally suck at keeping phone batteries alive in general so I wasn't sure if it was the phone or me.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Bebpo on April 03, 2013, 11:53:21 PM
Does the OP have kids? Highly doubt it, as he sounds gay.

Therefore get something cool and fun, rather than an iPhone.

 :lol

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of iPhones as iTunes is the devil and I've never used a Mac really.  Just in previous upgrade years everything else was shittier.  Now there's finally good competition!  So yeah, would like to get something else.

Maybe I'll get the Nokia even though MCD is biased as fuck :P
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Himu on April 04, 2013, 12:26:31 AM
Wait for galaxy s4
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Positive Touch on April 04, 2013, 12:52:52 AM
android is the way to go. moving to a windows phone would be a downgrade :yuck
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: brawndolicious on April 04, 2013, 12:59:32 AM
The Nokia 920 is a great camera phone. But the HTC One is also good so just look up photo comparisons and go for whatever best meets what you want out of a camera. Both operating systems are totally different though so also play around with each for half an hour (each) and see if there's any dealbreakers in it. It probably will take a few weeks to work out the kinks. Or work in any particular kinks you like in the case of Android.

Battery life is not great on any phone these days unless you get a Motorola but they don't focus their phones on the camera.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on April 04, 2013, 01:16:54 AM
I'd recommend the Nexus 4 but the battery is pissing me off.

My one big fear. How long have you had it?

For roughly two months. Excellent phone, shit battery.

:'( Still a hawt phone for the price though.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Smooth Groove on April 04, 2013, 01:30:18 AM
Another vote for Note 2

Camera is probably not as good as the 920 but that larger screen is great for all the other stuff you mention

Also, it has amazing battery life according to my dad

He goes online a lot with his phones and this is the first phone that can last him for a whole day without a recharge
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Bebpo on April 04, 2013, 01:32:43 AM
Isn't Note 2 a freaking tablet or mini-tablet?

I need a phone I can stick in my pocket.  Small and sleek.  My iphone 4 size is perfect.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: pilonv1 on April 04, 2013, 01:37:20 AM
:heart Lumia 920 :heart
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 01:38:15 AM
Eh, then you are in for a rough time. Every phone manufacture out there is going for the big screen and they are not stopping anytime soon.

I know your pain, I love the 920 but it's a brick and I miss small screens. Though some phones like the HTC 8X can be big as well as hand friendly so it's not always a con.

tl;dr get the iPhone 5 since Apple is the only one sticking with small screens.

But please consider a Windows Phone 8 device. Please understand.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Positive Touch on April 04, 2013, 01:38:30 AM
Isn't Note 2 a freaking tablet or mini-tablet?

I need a phone I can stick in my pocket.  Small and sleek.  My iphone 4 size is perfect.

put it in your back pocket, and whip it out when you sit down.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Smooth Groove on April 04, 2013, 01:54:47 AM
Love my 8X

Much better audio than iphone and Samsungs

Looks good enough for fashion fegs

App library is small but Nokia Drive is a beast, maybe even the best free GPS ever

The camera is just so-so though, maybe even sub-par compared to the top contenders in that category
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Beezy on April 04, 2013, 02:03:29 AM
Isn't Note 2 a freaking tablet or mini-tablet?

I need a phone I can stick in my pocket.  Small and sleek.  My iphone 4 size is perfect.
You don't have to go as big as the Note 2, but you're gonna have to get use to using phones bigger than the small ass iphone 4. Unless you just go for the iphone 5 I guess.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Smooth Groove on April 04, 2013, 02:19:44 AM
just be a boss and get multiple phones to suit the situation or your mood
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Bebpo on April 04, 2013, 04:59:50 AM
Eh, then you are in for a rough time. Every phone manufacture out there is going for the big screen and they are not stopping anytime soon.

I know your pain, I love the 920 but it's a brick and I miss small screens. Though some phones like the HTC 8X can be big as well as hand friendly so it's not always a con.

tl;dr get the iPhone 5 since Apple is the only one sticking with small screens.

But please consider a Windows Phone 8 device. Please understand.

Well, I've messed around with my friends bigger phones and I can deal with their size.  As long as it still fits in a pants pocket with skinny jeans/tight pants on, it's all good.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 05:49:45 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/KtV6eIp.jpg)

It fits Alba so a big bad lawyer like yourself won't have any problem.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Bebpo on April 04, 2013, 07:38:46 AM
Yeah, probably gonna get the Nokia.  I've been kind of interested in a Windows 8 phone since it came out and MCD was pimping it everywhere.

I think the W8 interface is shit for PC, but it looks pretty damn sleek and sexy for a phone UI.  And like I said, I don't do much with my phones, so as long as it can do the basic stuff then it'll be good enough for me.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Joe Molotov on April 04, 2013, 08:08:03 AM
Get an Obama Phone, Bebpo.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 08:24:00 AM
I can't believe it

someone bought my shilling
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Brehvolution on April 04, 2013, 09:00:06 AM
Get an Obama Phone, Bebpo.

He doesn't qualify since he works and doesn't wear pajamas to the grocery store.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Reb on April 04, 2013, 09:16:55 AM
I can't believe it

someone bought my shilling

Great job.

Return to the base immediately.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Huff on April 04, 2013, 10:26:38 AM
Enjoy all 12 windows store apps
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Positive Touch on April 04, 2013, 10:31:27 AM
I can't believe it

someone bought my shilling

this is a bad day for everyone
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 10:51:53 AM
u mad negative touch?
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Positive Touch on April 04, 2013, 10:57:25 AM
someday all shall know the glory of the note
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 11:00:26 AM
Oh it's a cool phone, for sure.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 04, 2013, 11:37:12 AM
The Note 2 is entirely too big but its an impressive device.  I'd say either the newest HTC One or the iPhone 5.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 12:56:59 PM
Oh right

There is supposedly a Facebook event today where they unveil the Facebook phone with collaboration from HTC.

And there might be a refresh coming to the Lumia: http://wmpoweruser.com/rumor-nokia-catwalk-windows-phone-8-devices-to-be-revealed-on-may-15th/

So better to wait?
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: MCD on April 04, 2013, 01:11:27 PM
oh wait

"We're not building a phone and we're not building an operating system."

"Today, we're going to focus on Android. The great thing about Android is that it's so open."

He's explaining why Facebook isn't building a phone directly. It has a billion users, so even if it create an amazingly popular phone, it won't reach everybody they want to.

NEVER MIND
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: team filler on November 17, 2019, 04:04:12 PM
what did you cook?
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 17, 2019, 04:10:44 PM
I just dropped my phone on the floor while trying to record myself cooking breakfast for Instagram so now I'm in the same situation as OP. What's the hotness?

Pixel 4 or 3a.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 17, 2019, 05:12:34 PM
ordered the 3a xl, thanks bby

The Bire's #pluralgang #pixelgang gains another member :jeb
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on November 17, 2019, 05:31:53 PM
I installed LineageOS 16 (= Android 9) on an old Galaxy S5 of mine today, just for the heck of it (I had always been curious about it).
It works perfectly. Quick, responsive, no stuttering.
So you can run the newest version of Android on a phone from five years ago and it does so just as well as the latest, most expensive model. So other than getting a better camera, there is no reason to buy a new phone. In some ways the old phone is actually superior because you can replace the battery (costs ~$10).
It's all a scam.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tripon on November 17, 2019, 05:39:44 PM
Two ways to do it. Buy a flagship phone one to two years out of date because you'll save hundreds off the price, and most phones are built to basically be fine for 99% of the population. Or go for a small brand phone with great specs and save hundreds of dollars because you're not paying for the marketing costs or for the company to sort out the binning process.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: curly on November 17, 2019, 05:57:09 PM
I got a moto g7 power because I'm poor and the battery is really good and I don't care about any other specs in a phone
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 17, 2019, 06:13:01 PM
I installed LineageOS 16 (= Android 9) on an old Galaxy S5 of mine today, just for the heck of it (I had always been curious about it).
It works perfectly. Quick, responsive, no stuttering.
So you can run the newest version of Android on a phone from five years ago and it does so just as well as the latest, most expensive model. So other than getting a better camera, there is no reason to buy a new phone. In some ways the old phone is actually superior because you can replace the battery (costs ~$10).
It's all a scam.

Imagine if you time traveled to 2005 and told some guy using a shitty WinMo phone about all this shit

The future is here :jeb

Decade of Linux :jeb
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 17, 2019, 06:15:12 PM
Quote
So you can run the newest version of Android on a phone from five years ago and it does so just as well as the latest, most expensive model.

Correction: Android 9 was released in August 2018, so not the latest version, technically. Though I suppose Android 10 is possible depending on the ROM you choose.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on November 18, 2019, 03:03:09 AM
Seems like 2014 was the peak and it has been diminishing returns ever since as far as actual technological advancement is concerned.
In fact, features have been removed since then for no reason other than making phones cheaper to produce or to have them expire more quickly or in order to sell you expensive, short lived dongles (Apple Airpods). S5 was the last flag ship phone that had it all: There was a version with two sim slots AND a separate microSD slot (called S5 Duos). No modern phones have that, Samsung dropped it after S5. User replaceable battery (but water proof nonetheless). Infrared blaster (you can use an S5 as remote control, Samsung ditched this feature after S6).
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: chronovore on November 18, 2019, 09:09:39 AM
Seems like 2014 was the peak and it has been diminishing returns ever since as far as actual technological advancement is concerned.
In fact, features have been removed since then for no reason other than making phones cheaper to produce or to have them expire more quickly or in order to sell you expensive, short lived dongles (Apple Airpods). S5 was the last flag ship phone that had it all: There was a version with two sim slots AND a separate microSD slot (called S5 Duos). No modern phones have that, Samsung dropped it after S5. User replaceable battery (but water proof nonetheless). Infrared blaster (you can use an S5 as remote control, Samsung ditched this feature after S6).

So… time to find myself a cherry-condition S5?
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 19, 2019, 10:48:27 AM
Seems like 2014 was the peak and it has been diminishing returns ever since as far as actual technological advancement is concerned.
In fact, features have been removed since then for no reason other than making phones cheaper to produce or to have them expire more quickly or in order to sell you expensive, short lived dongles (Apple Airpods). S5 was the last flag ship phone that had it all: There was a version with two sim slots AND a separate microSD slot (called S5 Duos). No modern phones have that, Samsung dropped it after S5. User replaceable battery (but water proof nonetheless). Infrared blaster (you can use an S5 as remote control, Samsung ditched this feature after S6).

You couldn't pay me to use a phone from 2014 these days, either hardware or UI. This post is wicked rose-tinted breh.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Brehvolution on November 19, 2019, 01:08:40 PM
iPhone 11 Pro obviously.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tripon on November 19, 2019, 10:59:32 PM
Waiting for 5G on phones to go mainstream before I get another phone again.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: brawndolicious on November 20, 2019, 01:27:18 AM
I'd probably recommend a Samsung or a Motorola. Oneplus is the best hardware for the price but I'm suspicious of Chinese phone manufacturers and data gathering.

Just got my phone, can't wait to watch porn on it!

You didn't know? Google is against jacking it.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Ghoul on November 20, 2019, 07:09:35 AM
Rocking Iphone 11 pro max, I like it, but jeez the new IOS is probably the worst one yet feels so laggy.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on November 20, 2019, 07:39:36 AM
Seems like 2014 was the peak and it has been diminishing returns ever since as far as actual technological advancement is concerned.
In fact, features have been removed since then for no reason other than making phones cheaper to produce or to have them expire more quickly or in order to sell you expensive, short lived dongles (Apple Airpods). S5 was the last flag ship phone that had it all: There was a version with two sim slots AND a separate microSD slot (called S5 Duos). No modern phones have that, Samsung dropped it after S5. User replaceable battery (but water proof nonetheless). Infrared blaster (you can use an S5 as remote control, Samsung ditched this feature after S6).

You couldn't pay me to use a phone from 2014 these days, either hardware or UI. This post is wicked rose-tinted breh.

No offense, but you don't know what you are talking about.
https://youtube.com/watch?t=0m20s&v=O0l4ZYQq9vI

In case the timestamp doesn't work, jump to 20s in and have a look at how well LineageOS 16 (Android 9) runs on a regular S5 (G900F). And that's an old video from 10 months ago when LineageOS had just been ported; it's getting improved every day. As I said, I actually installed it myself on an old, unused S5 a few days ago, so I can confirm S5 is lightning fast with LineageOS 16 and no different speed wise than a phone from 2019.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: nachobro on November 20, 2019, 08:55:11 AM
the screen lags almost as soon as he skips around :lol shut the fuck up
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 20, 2019, 09:01:14 AM
I wasn't making the case that old phones running current-ish software are deficient, just that both hardware and software have moved on from 2014 and I disagree things were objectively better back then.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on November 20, 2019, 09:09:12 AM
the screen lags almost as soon as he skips around :lol shut the fuck up
It doesn't do this for me. No discernible lag. Smooth for surfing, too. No stuttering at all.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on November 20, 2019, 09:30:49 AM
I wasn't making the case that old phones running current-ish software are deficient, just that both hardware and software have moved on from 2014 and I disagree things were objectively better back then.

How exactly, when you can run modern Android software on the old phone?
Other than having a better camera (though remarkably, the S5 can record 4K video and has HDR), what exactly can a new phone do that the old one can't? When using LineageOS, even the limited internal space (only 16GB) doesn't matter; thanks to no bloatware you don't need more than about 5GB for the system, and since you can easily turn on root access you could always move large programs to micro SD with apps like Link2SD or App2SD. And obviously you store videos, images, music etc on your micro SD, too.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Potato on November 21, 2019, 02:19:50 AM
2013 thread :bow

I got a Nokia 8.1 (?) with Android One. Does its work, no complaints here.


 :respect
Although, I've had a couple of issues with one or two apps not being compatible with Android 10. Sometimes getting the latest OS before most others isn't great.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on November 21, 2019, 02:33:40 AM
@Tasty Meat
Still waiting for a reply.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tasty on November 21, 2019, 09:08:17 AM
It should be self evident why running new software on old hardware is suboptimal. Likewise, hardware in recent years hasn't stood still either (fingerprint, cameras, Face ID, NFC/contactless payments, dedicated security modules, et al.) Spending less and feeling thrifty certainly sets of the dopamine receptors pretty well, but in most respects you get what you pay for.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: nachobro on November 21, 2019, 09:54:58 AM
Apple Pay and TouchID best tech advances for lazy people ever :rejoice

dunno the android equivalents but I'm sure they are equally good
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Tripon on February 13, 2020, 01:20:55 AM
The company that made my phone is shutting down. RIP. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/andy-rubins-smartphone-startup-essential-is-dead/

Andy Rubin is bad at running a company.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Himu on February 13, 2020, 01:47:39 AM
Pixel
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Borealis on February 13, 2020, 05:19:25 AM
Not a Pixel 4 standard or whatever it's called. Have one for work and the battery is dogshit.

Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: bork on February 13, 2020, 07:08:36 AM
Pixel 4 XL's battery life has been great.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on February 13, 2020, 08:32:09 AM
Look at this shit, 5 cameras on its back but no more headphone jack. Samsung S20
(https://i1.wp.com/9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/01/galaxy_s20_cad_leak_1.jpg?w=2500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: bork on February 13, 2020, 08:36:52 AM
At this point, does it really matter?  You can always just get an adapter to plug them in anyway.  Props to the companies who provide this accessory with their phones.
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Huff on February 13, 2020, 08:41:35 AM
not using wireless headphones  :confused
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Transhuman on February 13, 2020, 08:50:43 AM
They should get rid of the charging port and bring back the headphone jack. If I wanted to buy headphones I had to CHARGE I would move to North Korea!!
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: BisMarckie on February 13, 2020, 08:54:07 AM
not using wireless headphones  :confused

I would immediately lose airpods and I look like a dork with these over-ear headphones.

What are my options? :existential
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Transhuman on February 13, 2020, 08:56:05 AM
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Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: nachobro on February 13, 2020, 08:56:23 AM
buy a pair of cheap chinese earbuds with the wire between them
Title: Re: Gonna buy a new phone tomorrow, what do I get?
Post by: Occam on February 13, 2020, 09:05:31 AM
At this point, does it really matter?  You can always just get an adapter to plug them in anyway.  Props to the companies who provide this accessory with their phones.

Can you charge and use headphones at the same time?