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Just jumped from my Sony Xperia 10 to an S21 regular yesterday, so this conversation is nicely timed. The hardware's great, an in screen fingerprint reader is basically wizardry. In terms of software, I like some of Samsung's additions like the side panel that slides out, their lockscreen and notifications, and Bixby routines is actually kinda useful, it's like IFTTT for your phone. I did just use my old nova launcher setup so can't comment on that. Some downsides I've noticed is that yeah, it's a lot of settings to dig through and the Samsung apps are mostly redundant with the Google equivalents (their calculator is way better though  )Edit: I actually kind of like the thing with lots of whitespace at the top of some of their apps
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Apr 30, 2021 13:37
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 Yup, there it is, my mom's S4 font.
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Apr 30, 2021 15:17
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Just for the record I went and downloaded that just to take that screenshot then switched back to choco cooky
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Apr 30, 2021 16:58
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Does anyone know how I disable 'ok google' without disabling assistant entirely? I swear I've done it before, but everything I can find online and in my settings disables assistant so I can't use my gestures to queue it up. I just don't want it to be voice activated on my phone. Am I crazy about this being possible? Nevermind, it's under voice match, which I assumed we the voice learning and personalization function so I never checked it. PageMaster fucked around with this message at 05:11 on May 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2021 05:03
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Seems the OnePlus 9 pro overheats too easily. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyJ5icVrus0
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May 1, 2021 11:18
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Honestly, there's been a lot of reports of overheating with the S21 line too. I'm thinking the SD888 might have some teething issues. https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/l9ysgm/samsung_s21_ultra_overheating/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=post_body
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May 1, 2021 15:07
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It’s because they ended the model number with an 8. This is just like the 808 from a few years ago
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May 1, 2021 15:29
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Even number curse. Only good snapdragons are odd numbered.
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May 1, 2021 15:30
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I bought the pixel 4a and it seems pretty good but wtf why is there no notification light. the apps that exist to do it say they chew through battery life and need real deep permissions
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May 1, 2021 16:34
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ilmucche posted:I bought the pixel 4a and it seems pretty good but wtf why is there no notification light. the apps that exist to do it say they chew through battery life and need real deep permissions Always on display fills the need for that for most people. Give it a shot, it's nice.
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May 1, 2021 16:47
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Google phones haven't had one in like 6 years.
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May 1, 2021 16:52
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Seems a real weird thing to get rid of. I'll give the always on display thing a try then.
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May 1, 2021 17:21
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Google is hardly alone either, notification LEDs went out the same time always on displays became a thing.
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May 1, 2021 17:54
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https://www.whathifi.com/us/news/google-pixel-6-could-launch-next-month-ceo-hints Because of Pichai saying that Google I/O will have "significant" product announcements, the new rumor is we will hear about the Pixel 6 next month during I/O.
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May 1, 2021 20:51
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bull3964 posted:Honestly, there's been a lot of reports of overheating with the S21 line too. I'm thinking the SD888 might have some teething issues. Exynos superiority?! Never had this.
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May 1, 2021 23:43
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Well, I haven't had any overheating in either TBF. Keep in mind one of the most vocal people about this is Artem....
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May 2, 2021 01:00
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It was the 810 that was the last hot one. The 808 dropped a couple of the hot cores and was mostly ok when it isn't bootlooping. Odd they jumped from the 865 to 888 though for sure. Cursed numbering indeed. I know those of you with the Pixel 4a/5's probably can relate but i'm pretty impressed with the performance of the 765G. I thought the Wing would have been more of a sidegrade on performance, but this thing feels solidly zippy in a way my pixel 2xl hasn't in a long while.
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May 2, 2021 04:15
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I missed the messaging chat but here in Aus I only sms my sister cause she's paranoid and doesn't use any apps, for everyone else it's 99% whatsapp and telegram. I keep viber, signal and messenger installed for the odd friend that prefers that. I dont really even notice which I'm in much.
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May 2, 2021 11:16
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I guess this really still holds true
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May 2, 2021 11:18
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cage-free egghead posted:It’s because they ended the model number with an 8. This is just like the 808 from a few years ago **8's and firebreak
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May 2, 2021 18:20
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BurgerQuest posted:I missed the messaging chat but here in Aus I only sms my sister cause she's paranoid and doesn't use any apps there’s something a bit ironic about being paranoid and choosing to use one of the least secure messaging methods around, save for hiring a skywriter.
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May 2, 2021 18:29
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Agree, but if reason was enough I'd have convinced her years ago.
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May 2, 2021 18:47
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For those who jumped to the P5 from the P4XL, what are your thoughts on it? I'm growing bored with my P4XL, and a little tired of the face unlock, so I'm looking at maybe the P5 since I'm on Google Fi.
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May 4, 2021 21:08
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P5 is a fine phone but boring is a good descriptor for it too.
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May 4, 2021 21:24
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I went from the P4 to the P5 since I bounced the P4 off a sidewalk, and I am absolutely blown away by the battery life improvement. Beyond that, I kind of wish the 5 had kept the telephoto lens instead of the wide angle, I love the return to fingerprint unlock except for like twice a week when I wish I could just use my face, and there's practically no other difference otherwise.
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May 4, 2021 21:27
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I've got a Pixel 5, and most (or maybe all) of the time when I disconnect from a Bluetooth device (headphones or Android Auto), the media volume will get set to maximum. So if I listen to something without being connected to Bluetooth, it's quite loud (well, as loud as a P5 can get). Has anyone else experienced this? Any fixes?
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May 5, 2021 00:10
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Chin Strap posted:P5 is a fine phone but boring is a good descriptor for it too. After going from P4XL to P5, I agree with this. Since I still have my P4XL, I almost sold it to get an iPhone as a secondary device....almost. I'm wondering what the P6 will have but I'm not holding out too much hope, honestly, since Google's CS isn't up to the level of insanity if their first SoC flops hard. Plus Google is all about pleasing the manufacturers too so it probably won't be TOO different so as to not piss off Samsung...who's supposedly helping them on the SoC anyway.
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May 5, 2021 00:43
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I don't notice any difference in speed or function day to day from my Pixel 3 with the 5. I got it at launch, battery life is still godly.
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May 5, 2021 00:43
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Hughmoris posted:For those who jumped to the P5 from the P4XL, what are your thoughts on it? Fantastic, it's super fast and the battery is incredible. I sometimes have an issue with overheating when charging+doing other strenuous stuff but that's not unique to the P5. My Pixel 4 XL was junk and I actively disliked it before it completely killed itself after about 13 months.
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May 5, 2021 02:45
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Family member got a new phone, a Sony Xperia of some kind on Android 10. Switching the gesture navigation back to button navigation was no problem but they want the reverse layout so the back button is on the right side like their old phone allowed. I took a look myself but couldn't find any option for it, is it possible without rooting?
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May 5, 2021 04:39
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I don't think so but the left is the correct side for the back button anyway.
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May 5, 2021 06:18
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dissss posted:I don't think so but the left is the correct side for the back button anyway. I agree but they're having tons of trouble adjusting. 
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May 5, 2021 06:46
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The correct side should really be whichever one you want it to be.
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May 5, 2021 07:59
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Desk Lamp posted:The correct side should really be whichever one you want it to be. I would make the argument that there is something to be said for consistency but being a Google user does not exactly give me standing in that regard.
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isndl posted:Family member got a new phone, a Sony Xperia of some kind on Android 10. Switching the gesture navigation back to button navigation was no problem but they want the reverse layout so the back button is on the right side like their old phone allowed. I took a look myself but couldn't find any option for it, is it possible without rooting? Pretty sure Samsung is the only one who allows this.
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May 5, 2021 21:00
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UnfortunateSexFart posted:Pretty sure Samsung is the only one who allows this. LG had an option to reverse it, but by default was in the correct, Google approved orientation. Rest in piss, LG.
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May 5, 2021 21:22
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FogHelmut posted:I don't notice any difference in speed or function day to day from my Pixel 3 with the 5. I got it at launch, battery life is still godly. Personally, I really feel the extra RAM from the 5 vs the 3. Way more stuff stays in memory.
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What are the good phones to look out for now? My Oneplus 6 decided to suddenly have a super lovely battery that dies from like 30%, which I found out mid-recording an interview yesterday  On my list to consider so far are the Galaxy S21 and the Mi 11 Ultra. Maybe the Pixel 4A or 5; those aren't officially in Malaysia but I found sellers who bring in imported models. Any others? General use, a good camera would be nice (gimme that bokeh, the main reason I'm considering the Mi). Doesn't actually have to be top of the top end, but I haven't kept up with phones for a bit since I wasn't expecting my phone to crap out, so not sure if there are any value buys at the moment. EDIT: Just found out about the Vivo X60 Pro which is available here and looks like a camera beast. Not certified water resistant though which makes me worry if it storms here... Artelier fucked around with this message at 04:27 on May 6, 2021 |
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Apparently certifying water resistant is a thing that isn't done as much anymore? It's like my one worry having bought the pixel 4a but people keep telling me not to worry
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