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| Forever Android user trying out IPhone XS Max Posted: 26 Sep 2018 06:11 PM PDT I'm an android fanboy for the most part. I have always owned an android phone (since the droid 1). The device i switched from was a Pixel 2 XL , so most of my comparisons will be against that. I decided to give Iphone a try since i personally never have (i didn't switch because i dislike android, i still love android, but wanted to try something different). I did a similar post on /r/apple, and wanted to share my thoughts here as well (a little more detailed since i have more time to play around) Here are some thoughts: The Good: Apps: App optimization on iOS is fantastic. The apps feel smoother, and have a much more consistent design language. Menu locations and navigation make sense, and everything is reflective of the OS as a whole. This was definitely the biggest plus moving from android. Hardware: This phone feels like it's a thousand bucks. The heft, the feel in hand, the steel feels amazing when holding it. The display is fantastic. Up there (if not better) than the samsung counterparts. Speakers are also loud and fantastic (although the pixel 2xl is quite good too). Gestures: I'm still getting used to them, but gestures are great so far on iOS. Everything feels quick and smooth, and a lot of them are common sense. I tried the android gestures out on my pixel and it just didn't feel nearly as natural. The Meh: FaceID: I honestly don't get it. People keep telling me it's fast and just as convenient as a fingerprint sensor, but to me they're just flat out wrong. After having used it for a couple days (reset it at one point), it's just not as fast as i want it to be. I'm not an average person, so the split second that i have to wait for faceid to work frustrates the hell out of me, especially since on my pixel i would unlock the phone as i pulled it out of my pocket so it was ready to be looked at. Also, faceid in the dark (particularly when i wake up and want to check my notifications) is super hit or miss for me. Camera: Okay, let me start by saying that i am NOT a camera guy. I don't know what makes a camera good, other then my own opinion of how a picture comes out. With taht said, the camera on this phone is great. Probably one of the best, but to me it lags behind my Pixel 2 XL (which i think is still the best smartphone camera). The pictures feel a bit more washed out and the detail isn't there like on my 2 XL (although the 2 XL sometimes oversaturates and makes things a bit more colorful than they actually are). THe camera is excellent for what it is, but i was expecting more given the year separation between it and the pixel 2. I will say though that portrait mode is greatt on this and definitely better than the pixel (although tbh i barely use portrait so it doesn't make a huge difference to me) The Bad: Notifications: Notifications on apple have certainly gotten better, but they still don't come close to android imo. Android is built around notifications, so i rely on them heavily, so apple being a step below android when it comes to this is a bit of a tough pill to swallow for me. I dislike the little info i can see of the notification when i tap my phone (vs the level of detail android provides depending on the app). I also miss being able to swipe notifications (i dislike having to press a button personally/ swiping twice). Back Button: I NEVER thought i'd miss the android back button. It's inconsitent across apps, and sometimes doesn't work the way you want it to. Even with that, it's still way easier and intuitive than the swipe back on ios (or pressing the top left back button). THe swipe sometimes takes 2 or 3 times to get right, and the top left back button is just way too far away to use consistently. Volume: I learned the hardway that the system volume on the IPhone is ALSO the volume for the alarm. I was used to having separate volume on android (media, phone, alarm, ring). I ALWAYS kept alarm at the highest volume while i messed around with the others to my liking depending on the situation. I missed my alarm the first 2 mornings i had the iphone, and even now i can't get the settings to my liking like i did on android. No Fingerprint Sensor: EVen if faceid was perfect, i'd still miss the fingerprint sensor. The swipe down for notifications, the fact that the fingerprint sensor OPENS the phone rather then just unlocks it are features thoroughly missed. Overall, i miss android. Other then app optimization/design on iOS, i think android is superior in every way. The only reason i wanted to switch is becasue i really enjoy the apple ecosystem (i have a macbook and an ipad pro and probably plan to get a series 4 watch if i stick with the iphone). I'm going to give it another week before fully deciding if i want to keep it, but so far im not super impressed. Also, even though i already said this, it needs to be said again, the Pixel 2 XL camera is fucking god tier. [link] [comments]  | ||
| All together now: group planning on Google Maps Posted: 26 Sep 2018 05:02 AM PDT
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| Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Wireless Charger Leaks; It’s Called Pixelstand Posted: 26 Sep 2018 05:56 AM PDT
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| AutoFill Improvements in Bitwarden Come To Android 9 - Bitwarden Blog Posted: 26 Sep 2018 09:25 AM PDT
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| Turning off the phone from the lock screen should not be allowed. Posted: 26 Sep 2018 08:56 AM PDT Why is it possible? This way, the thief can turn the device off so that you won't be able to find it via find my device. What's more, the location services and mobile data can also be turned off from the lock screen. They can avoid being tracked easily... I want these things work not like this! What do you think? [link] [comments]  | ||
| [Issue marked as fixed] Future version of Android will let you view apps with blocked notifications Posted: 26 Sep 2018 09:30 AM PDT
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| Evan Blass on Twitter: LG v40 thinq for at&t Posted: 26 Sep 2018 01:33 AM PDT
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| Motorola One Power Android 9.0 Pie Beta Posted: 26 Sep 2018 08:30 AM PDT
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| The Real Reason Why Google Made Android - The Verge Posted: 26 Sep 2018 08:33 AM PDT
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| Android's evolution: From G1 to Pie Posted: 26 Sep 2018 07:44 AM PDT
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| Android succeeded because of the Blackberry Storm’s failure Posted: 26 Sep 2018 03:38 PM PDT The last week, we recognized the 10th anniversary of the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream). It is considered to be the first major release of an android phone in the US. Many here countered by saying the original Motorola Droid, offered by Verizon, was the android phone that pushed android to the front of peoples minds in the US, with a flashy ad campaign, and being backed by Americas largest carrier. I contend that android would not have succeeded as much as it did early on if it weren't for Blackberry's iPhone competitor, the Storm 9500, catastrophically failing. Released a year earlier, under a large marketing campaign, the Storm had a "clicky" screen that literally depressed every time you pushed it to offer tactile feedback. It was an absolute hardware and software mess, and Verizon had to replace nearly all of the first million units sold due to issues with the clicky screen, costing Blackberry $500M. It ruined Blackberrys legacy, and took away their momentum in the smartphone industry as it transitioned. They came out with the Storm 2 the next year, but Verizon put all their power behind the Droid, and the rest was history. What do you all think? [link] [comments]  | ||
| Pixel 3xl IS 95% Pixel 2xl (photos) Posted: 26 Sep 2018 02:30 AM PDT
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| 296 phones have been released so far in 2018 Posted: 25 Sep 2018 08:31 PM PDT Just a take a minute to reflect.. and October is not yet here EDIT: For those asking for a link (Keep in mind some chinese only phones are not listed on GSMarena) https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nYearMin=2018 [link] [comments]  | ||
| Google Pixel 2 is now 'out of stock' in Canada Posted: 25 Sep 2018 08:38 PM PDT
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| Does anyone uses touch sound on their phone? Posted: 25 Sep 2018 07:07 PM PDT I feel like everytime I'm setting up a new phone, the first thing I do is to turn it off. Can't imagine anyone actually have that turned on. What do you guys think about current state of touch feedback on phones? Edit: /u/10k48 made a good point this been a useful feature for visually impaired users. [link] [comments]  | ||
| Monster Hunter Stories has been released on Android Posted: 26 Sep 2018 01:01 AM PDT
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