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Glad I didn't buy the Mini :D
Guy in the office has got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - looks like an awesome phone, but way way too big for most practical purposes.
I second that. It's just too bulky. I don't know how i can probably use a phone with a screen > 6 inches. 5 inches would be the ideal size and would fit in my pockets too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
The Galaxy Note is designed for people who either carry the device in a bag or in deep suit pockets as far as I am concerned. I've had people say its not too big and I'd get used to it, yet when I stick it in my pocket there is no escaping the fact it is huge! They serve a purpose, but there is a reason you don't see that many about.
not to mention i'd have to use both my hands to operate the phone. One for holding the phone and the other to operate it,with smaller phones , I can operate the touch pad with one hand more easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
David Bryne's Giant Suit finally has a purpose.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26320552
Nokia (read: Microsoft) releasing an Android phone range! Perplexing.
Even Apple's Steve Wozniak have said in an interview:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2014/02/woz-interview/Quote:
“There’s nothing that would keep Apple out of the Android market as a secondary phone market,”
said Wozniak–who, it should be noted, is no longer involved in the day-to-day workings of the company.
“We could compete very well. People like the precious looks of stylings and manufacturing that we do in
our product compared to the other Android offerings. We could play in two arenas at the same time.
However this is probably unlikely but you never know.
And Apple replied to that saying they had 'no plans' to make an Android phone.
It's just surprising that (effectively) Microsoft would seek to undermind their own operating system, although it makes sense purely from a Nokia standpoint.
Still strange though when you consider Nokia is owned by Microsoft. You'd think they would be putting all efforts into making Windows Mobile work rather than entering the already competitive Android group of manufacturers.
Anyway, just a couple of hours until the Galaxy S5 launch, I've been waiting for this one because my iPhone 4S is showing its age but I haven't been impressed with the iPhone 5/5S.
It ended up being much of the same but with a few little features. This is pretty much what we can expect from all the manufacturers now. The iPhone 6 will undoubtedly have a slightly larger screen and be a little faster, but its a combination that works. You've wanted to move to Android for a while now Mark so this is as good a time as any. I'm pretty locked in now so it'll most likely be another iPhone come October or whenever I am due to upgrade. Photostream seems to be the feature I find most valuable of late when sharing pics between family and friends. Its a little different to Google Drive as it runs alongside my photo's in a separate folder and is more socialable with notifications and a social media style commenting system. I also use Facetime loads and iMessage is great because it backs up on iCloud. These are features I could probably find workarounds with on Android again, but I can't be bothered lol .:)
Yes I'm thinking seriously about the S5 as tbh I'm quite pleased with what they came up with. I was impressed with the S4 and considered buying it but decided to wait for the S5 and hoped it wouldn't be massively different, and it isn't.
I would miss the likes of iCloud photo sharing, facetime, iMessage etc it's just a question of if they are big enough a miss to stop me from changing.
No thanks, I've dropped the 5S, because the upgrade wasn't big enough to justify the purchase, but I will definitely wait and buy the new iPhone 6 ! :D
ps: Mark traitor, you will regret it, mark my words :p:
I've been using an iPhone 5c for about a week now. It's a phone, makes calls and runs quicker than my old iPhone 4S did. I paid nothing for the phone and reduced my contract price by half so all in all I'm quite happy. I live in a 4G area and did a speed test that showed my phone has a better download than my fibre broadband but the upload was pants. A phone is just a phone to me and my new iPhone is still also better than my BlackBerry but that wasn't going to be hard.
Yes yes do it! You know you want to so don't be afraid just use the force Mark. http://www.motorsportforums.com/down...1378723625.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark
No no no. Mark don't listen to him! ;) :p he's "evil" :vader:Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
I don't have one myself but wouldn't mind owning one though but my 3½ year old HTC Desire will have to do for a while more.
I saw a 5C properly for the first time last week and I have to say I was very impressed with it as a phone. Considering many seem to think its a 'budget' iPhone, I think the build quality and the internals of the 5 make it anything but Budget IMO. Its a really nice phone.Quote:
Originally Posted by GridGirl
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A friend of mine has the S4 and is a little miffed the S5 has gone bigger again. I hadn't picked up on this and as many know I am not a fan of huge smartphones. I just hope the iPhone 6 isn't much bigger but unfortunately this seems to be the way things are going so it'll probably have a 5 inch screen. I hope the rumours of two screen sizes are correct as I'll get the smaller version in a heartbeat.
I agree with you henners, big size smartphones are not for me neither. Hopefully Apple will make both the 4.7 and the 5.3 sizes so I can chose the smaller one ;)
I am still more than happy with my iPhone 4S, my contract runs until May so will see what is new then, not in any rush to upgrade so will see what offer Vodafone can give me. To be totally honest, I will probably go for a sim only deal with a rolling monthly contract, it's something that's been bugging me for almost the last two years :s
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm on and it serves me well, although there are better deals out there if you are willing to sign in for a years contract SIM only.
I'm not completely sure, but I thought the deal isn't completed yet. -They still have some issues with Indian and Chinese governments until it's finalized.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
I've heard two types of speculation about the Android Nokia, first one was that they forced Microsoft into the deal by showing they can easily mode away from MS's platform. The other rumour was that MS is showing Android phone capabilities for potential purchasers of Nokia's cheap phone manufacturing. ;)
The new HTC One M8 phone review by the Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...one?CMP=twt_gu
It looks interesting by the question is if it has a exchangeable battery because if it doesn't and the battery breaks you have
to replace the entire phone rather then just replace the battery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27992439 - Microsoft to make Android phone.
It seems not even Microsoft has any confidence in Windows Phone. While it makes sense from a purely cash point of view to get some of the Android market, it's not a good long term business strategy to be competing against yourself, especially when mobile operating systems these days require a critical mass in order to attract quality app development.
It seems to be by this move Microsoft have admitted defeat.
Hey Mark, haven't been on this thread for months, did you get the crappy Samsung :p: or you still with Apple ?
He should have paid only 2-3 times more for inferior phone.
Bargain :p:
Still got my 4S. It's still working so no good reason to change yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
Same here, I dropped the 5S and bought the Mini IPad instead. So now I am waiting the new 6 ;)
You should really read back towards the start of the thread Pino. Hasn't anyone told you that all those Apple pad devices would be total flops? :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
As for the Windows phones, over here in the US you can hardly give them away. We switched carriers and phones about a month back. The couple of Windows phones they had gathered dust, while there were several walls with all types of Android and Apple devices, with people checking out all their options.
The wife and myself have Android phones, but I sprung for an iPhone for my daughter. Though for me personally it doesn't matter much either way, she has grown up with the interface and loves it, so I completely understand.
I will be upgrading to the iPhone 6 in September or whenever it is out too. Can't see any reason to change platform as I'm enjoying iOS. Should get a few quid for my old iPhone too which will be handy. :)
The iPhone 6 should be interesting. Most speculation saying that Apple will finally go for a much bigger screen size, which is what their competitors have been doing for years now. Sizes of 4.7" (from the current 4") and 5.5" have been mentioned.
Finally got too fed up with Vodafone so have called and cancelled my contract, just about to get a 5S. Quite happy with my 4S but the battery is just too old now and can't be bothered struggling with it.
I hope the 5S is being offered on good deals because in just over 2 months the iPhone 6 will be here. You don't want to be paying top whack for a contract that will be offered soon on a better device. I know phones are always getting better, but this close to a launch should bring lower prices IMO. Unless of course you're not bothered? :)
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It's going to be closer to 4 months before the iPhone 6 I think.
I was thinking early to mid September based on the rumour mills and previous Autumn launches.
Meanwhile Apple has just release IOS 7.1.2 ;)
Sept 19 is the date ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Can't wait until September as I'll have a lot on just before then and don't want any hassle sorting anything out. I'm not bothered having the latest phone and am happy with my 4S apart from the battery situation, but that's due to its age mainly and probably being charged at least once a day for the last 25 months :s
No 'good' deals that I can spot, top of the list at the moment is Tesco which is £39 a month for a 64Gb (which I need due to lots of photos/videos/music etc).
I have to say £39 a month sounds a lot. I only pay £27 and get unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, and 1GB of data. I could pay £5 a month more and get unlimited data but I don't need it. Then again I went for the 32GB model so of course you pay extra for a 64GB.Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
Last time I checked I had about 8GB of music on the phone and I tend to back the phone up and clear most of the pictures and video's off it to save storage space. I can't see the point in keeping every picture and video I've ever taken on the phone as its a mass of thumbnails to scroll through and I forget what I've taken anyway. I use photostream for the important pictures and vids and these are shared with my wife and family. :)
For those who have Siri on their iPhones, is it possible to initiate a call on an iPhone using nothing but Siri? I mean, can you say "Siri, dial such & such number" and the call is placed? Same thing with answering an incoming call - "Siri, answer the call"???
I have a rather serious issue to deal with and need a hands-free phone solution for someone who is fast losing mobility.
If Siri can't do that, then I'd GREATLY appreciate any other ideas or suggestions. Doesn't have to be mobile/cell, but it does have to be something that works in and is available in the U.S., if not mobile then using a landline here.
Thank you.
Is it for home use?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
I can’t imagine why one of those voice-activated Bluetooth car speakers wouldn’t work in your home?