The great combined Smrtphone OS thread - Page 372

crocos · 12th February 2015, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

Maybe so but I think they'll enjoy this purple patch for close to another decade at least, over half a trillion dollars is pretty good for that.

Heh, knew someone would pick up on that. I forgot to add "eventually" in front of "fail"

BWDOWN · 2nd March 2015, 17:04

I just can't figure out what Samsung is up to.

7 months ago released a wallhuggers advert poking fun at Apple and saying how it's benefits in having user replaceable batteries. Now it's latest model doesn't have a removable battery. Same as the dust & waterproof features.

No expandable memory either, but hey at least it's "premium" feel.

HTC M9 looks like a minor incremental improvement on the M8

crocos · 2nd March 2015, 18:05

Pebble V2: The Pebbling.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...no-compromises

Already at $11.8M USD, still 25 days to go. Unlike the first Pebble watch, this one has speaker for voice commands, and a colour e-ink screen, still keeps 7-day battery life etc.

I am getting one (probably black this time as I got the red Pebble last time) but if anyone wants to save $10 USD each I'd happily go in with a bulk-buy.

CCS · 2nd March 2015, 18:13

Do you actually use your Pebble?

pxpx · 2nd March 2015, 18:18

crocos pls upload a video of yourself looking like a dick speaking to your watch

crocos · 2nd March 2015, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Do you actually use your Pebble?

Once I replaced the naff neoprene watch-band? Yep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxpx

crocos pls upload a video of yourself looking like a dick speaking to your watch

Seriously? Get someone with a Samsung Gear 2 to do it. They've had that for a while - even got cameras on them for being a perv.

Besides, is it any worse than using Siri / Google Now?

CCS · 2nd March 2015, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxpx

crocos pls upload a video of yourself looking like a dick speaking to your watch

Nothing wrong with talking into your watch if KITT rolls up and you jump in and activate the turbo boost all over yo bitch ass!

pxpx · 2nd March 2015, 19:28

People use Siri?

crocos · 2nd March 2015, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxpx

People use Siri?

Why not? It works well, usually.

CCS · 2nd March 2015, 20:48

Pebble is gay as fuck anyway. Don't know why you'd buy another one.

Ab · 3rd March 2015, 16:25

Siri works a lot better for me than it used to, but the thing I want to work most ("siri read me the latest text message") NEVER fucking works.

CCS · 3rd March 2015, 16:32

Tried it in an Aussie accent?

"Seeree..."

MadMax · 3rd March 2015, 18:51

Siri is awesome. I use it a lot when driving

Tell mr Bob I'll be there in 20 minutes

Ab · 4th March 2015, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Siri works a lot better for me than it used to, but the thing I want to work most ("siri read me the latest text message") NEVER fucking works.

turns out Siri was just choking on the size of my imessage store. Nuked all that shit, now she can read me new messages, yay.

Cyberbob · 4th March 2015, 20:45

"What's the score in the football" worked for the Superbowl, but "What's the score in the cricket" doesn't. Disappointed.

I use it a fair bit. Hands free too. "Hey siri, tell my wife im on my way".

pxpx · 4th March 2015, 22:24

how does Siri know that you're married and who your wife is?

CCS · 4th March 2015, 22:31

GCNSA.

_indigo1 · 5th March 2015, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Nothing wrong with talking into your watch if KITT rolls up and you jump in and activate the turbo boost all over yo bitch ass!

'Which of these buttons calls your parents to come pick you up?'

crocos · 5th March 2015, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxpx

how does Siri know that you're married and who your wife is?

"Siri, <contact name> is my wife" - it remembers that.

Ab · 5th March 2015, 18:27

I see Samsung is taking innovation to the next level with the Galaxy S6.

Glass front and back!
No removable battery!
No SD card slot!
No more waterproofing!
Contactless payments via Samsung Pay!

Revolutionary.

mr selfdestruct · 6th March 2015, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

I see Samsung is taking innovation to the next level with the Galaxy S6.

Glass front and back!
No removable battery!
No SD card slot!
No more waterproofing!
Contactless payments via Samsung Pay!

Revolutionary.

What are you trying to fucking say Ab? Are you saying that thinking out of the box didnt work for them and maybe they should try and just copy the iPhone 5S? You better not be saying that!!!

crocos · 6th March 2015, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

What are you trying to fucking say Ab? Are you saying that thinking out of the box didnt work for them and maybe they should try and just copy the iPhone 5S? You better not be saying that!!!

I think it's more iPhone 4 = Samsung S6
(styling wise)
And the really major thing touted by Android folks when the iP4 came out was along the lines of:
Glass front and back will make it too fragle!
No removable battery is a horrific idea!
No SD card slot will doom the phone to failure!

Also "No more waterproofing!" is going backwards on features, and "Samsung Pay" contactless is just copying Apple rather than doing what Android was good at - a general NFC system, so capable of compatibility with the likes of SmartPay (mastercard) and PayWave (visa).

Frankly if I was buying an Android at the moment, I wouldn't go near Samsung. Sony Xperia Z4 (well the compact one) would be my choice. It's a bloody nice fondleslab.

mr selfdestruct · 8th March 2015, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

I think it's more iPhone 4 = Samsung S6
(styling wise)
And the really major thing touted by Android folks when the iP4 came out was along the lines of:
Glass front and back will make it too fragle!
No removable battery is a horrific idea!
No SD card slot will doom the phone to failure!

Also "No more waterproofing!" is going backwards on features, and "Samsung Pay" contactless is just copying Apple rather than doing what Android was good at - a general NFC system, so capable of compatibility with the likes of SmartPay (mastercard) and PayWave (visa).

Frankly if I was buying an Android at the moment, I wouldn't go near Samsung. Sony Xperia Z4 (well the compact one) would be my choice. It's a bloody nice fondleslab.

Shamesung

BWDOWN · 24th March 2015, 13:49

Rumour mill has S6 edge NZ pricing at $1499 to $1699 depending on storage or higher

Wtf Samsung

mpx · 24th March 2015, 13:53

Do you mean the Z4 or the Z3?
I think the Z4 is only out in concept so far. The Z3 hasn't got anything on say, the Note 4.

crocos · 24th March 2015, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpx

Do you mean the Z4 or the Z3?
I think the Z4 is only out in concept so far.

Nope, my sister has had a Z4 (well, the compact one) since mid Feb. And the Note is too big for me - do not want.

crocos · 24th March 2015, 15:07

EDIT TIME ONLY 5 MIN? RAAAAGE!

Oh right. You're correct - the Z4 is due for release in Q2.

Z4 Compact (which is the one I was actually meaning, even if I wasn't particularly clear on that) is what my sister has. Possibly a pre-public-release version (her fiancee does tech reviews for a living)

crocos · 24th March 2015, 15:13

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

OK, my memory sucks. It is a Z3 Compact (just checked with her).

Still a fucking nice phone.

mpx · 24th March 2015, 16:15

:P

I have a Z3, just got it back from repair after some magical hairline crack appeared on the back of it. It lives in my pocket, on the bed or on the desk - both myself and Spark dude concluded possible heat could cause it, there is actually a massive spreadsheet documenting all the surprise hairline fractures on the front and back over at XDA because of how prominent it is. Sony of course said warranty voided, Spark fought back on my behalf and got it repaired for free.

Other problems with it at the time were:

When i would text or try unlock the phone it would sometimes register the complete opposite of what I wanted (it would just register a random selection on the screen)

Spots on the underside of the camera glass housing, they tried to say water damage, it's been nowhere near any water and the water indicators showed no contact with water.

Magenta tint in various places on the photos in the camera.

Sony tried to fight tooth and nail on all of these issues. It was only because Spark believed me and basically fought for me that they budged.

I got it back after just over two weeks of Sony humming and harring with it, and now it's like brand new. It is an amazing phone but it's let down substantially by the fragile glass (Sony's own version of tempered glass apparently) and the absolutely abysmal support.

Battery life is intense, camera is utterly shocking, UI is actually really nice, screen is beautiful. If Sony weren't such dicks about support and the camera issues it would definitely be the best phone on the market, but as it stands I think that goes to the Note 4, iPhone 6S or M8 right now.

mr selfdestruct · 25th March 2015, 18:21

wow so Sony are total cunts then, thanks for the tip!

MadMax · 12th April 2015, 15:42

how long has ios had the ability to attach things from within an email? found myself emailing a photo in apple-reverse, composing an email instead of sending from photos ... gave it a go and long held on the email body and insert photo or video came up.

BWDOWN · 13th April 2015, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

how long has ios had the ability to attach things from within an email? found myself emailing a photo in apple-reverse, composing an email instead of sending from photos ... gave it a go and long held on the email body and insert photo or video came up.

I believe that was introduced in ios6

My lol for the day

GG Samsung battery life

mr selfdestruct · 13th April 2015, 13:37

hmmm so not only have they removed the sd card, taken away the ability to remove the battery, albeit marketing points they said differentiated samsung from apple, they have now made the battery life WORSE in their latest model thus making it more likely that someone would want to swap the battery out, and now they cant.

I suppose theyll argue the S6 has built in wireless charging so you should be charging it every time you put it down anyway now right?

Savage · 13th April 2015, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

OK, my memory sucks. It is a Z3 Compact (just checked with her).

Still a fucking nice phone.

My flatmate has a Z3 compact I believe. So far he's had one completely die (two months old) - would not charge, power on, respond to any button pressing combinations. Second one arrived to replace it, and it's spat the dummy a couple of times when trying to send SMS or make phone calls. Other than that he's pretty happy with it too. Slick integration with other Sony appliances.

MadMax · 13th April 2015, 15:47

moving to non-returnable batteries just brings in more money for the little niche shops that replace them for a fee ... Who also happen to sell those phones.

crocos · 13th April 2015, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

hmmm so not only have they removed the sd card, taken away the ability to remove the battery, albeit marketing points they said differentiated samsung from apple, they have now made the battery life WORSE in their latest model thus making it more likely that someone would want to swap the battery out, and now they cant.

I suppose theyll argue the S6 has built in wireless charging so you should be charging it every time you put it down anyway now right?

But it's only 1200 FlyBuys points! I have that many points, but bitch please - 'sif I'm getting that when there's many other and better models around.

_indigo1 · 15th April 2015, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWDOWN

I believe that was introduced in ios6

My lol for the day

...

GG Samsung battery life

mr selfdestruct · 17th April 2015, 12:30

Thanks for yet another informative contribution indigo

_indigo1 · 18th April 2015, 12:42

Something topical then?

crocos · 18th April 2015, 15:14

I'd say "keep trying", but no, please don't.

2nd March 2015, 18:13	#14844
CCS Stunt Pants	Do you actually use your Pebble? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

2nd March 2015, 20:48	#14850
CCS Stunt Pants	Pebble is gay as fuck anyway. Don't know why you'd buy another one. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

3rd March 2015, 16:32	#14852
CCS Stunt Pants	Tried it in an Aussie accent? "Seeree..." __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

3rd March 2015, 18:51	#14853
MadMax Stuff	Siri is awesome. I use it a lot when driving Tell mr Bob I'll be there in 20 minutes __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

4th March 2015, 22:31	#14857
CCS Stunt Pants	GCNSA. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

2nd March 2015, 17:04	#14842
BWDOWN	I just can't figure out what Samsung is up to. 7 months ago released a wallhuggers advert poking fun at Apple and saying how it's benefits in having user replaceable batteries. Now it's latest model doesn't have a removable battery. Same as the dust & waterproof features. No expandable memory either, but hey at least it's "premium" feel. HTC M9 looks like a minor incremental improvement on the M8 __________________ Second place is the first loser..

2nd March 2015, 18:05	#14843
crocos	Pebble V2: The Pebbling. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...no-compromises Already at $11.8M USD, still 25 days to go. Unlike the first Pebble watch, this one has speaker for voice commands, and a colour e-ink screen, still keeps 7-day battery life etc. I am getting one (probably black this time as I got the red Pebble last time) but if anyone wants to save $10 USD each I'd happily go in with a bulk-buy. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

2nd March 2015, 18:18	#14845
pxpx	crocos pls upload a video of yourself looking like a dick speaking to your watch

3rd March 2015, 16:25	#14851
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Siri works a lot better for me than it used to, but the thing I want to work most ("siri read me the latest text message") NEVER fucking works.

4th March 2015, 20:45	#14855
Cyberbob	"What's the score in the football" worked for the Superbowl, but "What's the score in the cricket" doesn't. Disappointed. I use it a fair bit. Hands free too. "Hey siri, tell my wife im on my way". __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

4th March 2015, 22:24	#14856
pxpx	how does Siri know that you're married and who your wife is?

5th March 2015, 18:27	#14860
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	I see Samsung is taking innovation to the next level with the Galaxy S6. Glass front and back! No removable battery! No SD card slot! No more waterproofing! Contactless payments via Samsung Pay! Revolutionary.

24th March 2015, 13:49	#14864
BWDOWN	Rumour mill has S6 edge NZ pricing at $1499 to $1699 depending on storage or higher Wtf Samsung __________________ Second place is the first loser..

24th March 2015, 13:53	#14865
mpx .	Do you mean the Z4 or the Z3? I think the Z4 is only out in concept so far. The Z3 hasn't got anything on say, the Note 4.

24th March 2015, 15:07	#14867
crocos	EDIT TIME ONLY 5 MIN? RAAAAGE! Oh right. You're correct - the Z4 is due for release in Q2. Z4 Compact (which is the one I was actually meaning, even if I wasn't particularly clear on that) is what my sister has. Possibly a pre-public-release version (her fiancee does tech reviews for a living) __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية Last edited by crocos : 24th March 2015 at 15:09.

24th March 2015, 15:13	#14868
crocos	FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu OK, my memory sucks. It is a Z3 Compact (just checked with her). Still a fucking nice phone. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية Last edited by crocos : 24th March 2015 at 15:15.

24th March 2015, 16:15	#14869
mpx .	:P I have a Z3, just got it back from repair after some magical hairline crack appeared on the back of it. It lives in my pocket, on the bed or on the desk - both myself and Spark dude concluded possible heat could cause it, there is actually a massive spreadsheet documenting all the surprise hairline fractures on the front and back over at XDA because of how prominent it is. Sony of course said warranty voided, Spark fought back on my behalf and got it repaired for free. Other problems with it at the time were: When i would text or try unlock the phone it would sometimes register the complete opposite of what I wanted (it would just register a random selection on the screen) Spots on the underside of the camera glass housing, they tried to say water damage, it's been nowhere near any water and the water indicators showed no contact with water. Magenta tint in various places on the photos in the camera. Sony tried to fight tooth and nail on all of these issues. It was only because Spark believed me and basically fought for me that they budged. I got it back after just over two weeks of Sony humming and harring with it, and now it's like brand new. It is an amazing phone but it's let down substantially by the fragile glass (Sony's own version of tempered glass apparently) and the absolutely abysmal support. Battery life is intense, camera is utterly shocking, UI is actually really nice, screen is beautiful. If Sony weren't such dicks about support and the camera issues it would definitely be the best phone on the market, but as it stands I think that goes to the Note 4, iPhone 6S or M8 right now.

25th March 2015, 18:21	#14870
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	wow so Sony are total cunts then, thanks for the tip! __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

12th April 2015, 15:42	#14871
MadMax Stuff	how long has ios had the ability to attach things from within an email? found myself emailing a photo in apple-reverse, composing an email instead of sending from photos ... gave it a go and long held on the email body and insert photo or video came up. __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

13th April 2015, 13:37	#14873
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	hmmm so not only have they removed the sd card, taken away the ability to remove the battery, albeit marketing points they said differentiated samsung from apple, they have now made the battery life WORSE in their latest model thus making it more likely that someone would want to swap the battery out, and now they cant. I suppose theyll argue the S6 has built in wireless charging so you should be charging it every time you put it down anyway now right? __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

13th April 2015, 15:47	#14875
MadMax Stuff	moving to non-returnable batteries just brings in more money for the little niche shops that replace them for a fee ... Who also happen to sell those phones. __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

17th April 2015, 12:30	#14878
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Thanks for yet another informative contribution indigo __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

18th April 2015, 12:42	#14879
_indigo1	Something topical then?

18th April 2015, 15:14	#14880
crocos	I'd say "keep trying", but no, please don't. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية