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Anyone else experiencing this?

I have my gmail page up on my desktop and also linked to my phone.

Previously (about a week ago and earlier), when I would read an email on the computer (mark it read, etc) in about 30 seconds or less it would show as read on the phone.

All of a sudden, it's taking muuuuuch longer to sync message status on the phone if it does at all.

My lock screen notification is still showing me a message as new that I read on the computer 5 minutes ago...
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Bought the Moto X Pure, hope I like it
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Yeah, I'm with you on that. That was always a concern with my Nexus phones, but I'm pretty good at taking care of them. The other nice thing is that the Pure has dust/water resistance. I'm just nervous about not being on Marshmallow, because everytime I upgrade a phone to a new OS there's problems. My S5 has never been the same since upgrading to lollipop. God this is a hard decision...
The Moto is on Marshmallow.
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I've done that before and there are pics I take I'd rather delete. Plus it eats data. I think someone mentioned you can have it do that on wifi only
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I've done that before and there are pics I take I'd rather delete. Plus it eats data. I think someone mentioned you can have it do that on wifi only
Gotcha. In addition to the standard "Pictures" location on the phone, I also have an icon/app for "Photos" that takes me to the hosted Google photos from where I can delete the photos from the cloud, so your peenie shots stay secret...
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Just picked up a 64GB Nexus 6P. Setting her up now.

Best Buy has a deal going until Feb 6....$449 for gold 32GB or $499 for 64GB and $25 BestBuy gift card. They are the same price on google's store, just without the GC
Old 02-05-2016, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Gotcha. In addition to the standard "Pictures" location on the phone, I also have an icon/app for "Photos" that takes me to the hosted Google photos from where I can delete the photos from the cloud, so your peenie shots stay secret...
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Amazon.com: Moto X Pure Edition Unlocked Smartphone, 32GB White (U.S. Warranty - XT1575): Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Moto X Pure Edition Unlocked Smartphone, 32GB White (U.S. Warranty - XT1575): Cell Phones & Accessories
$375 for 32GB
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Good price. Still going to wait, though. Plus, gotta have that blue back.
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Got my Moto X Pure 2015 in yesterday, still waiting on a case before I migrate over fully, but took a little size comparison shot next to my work phone (Moto X 2)

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Can't wait to start playing around
Old 02-10-2016, 12:51 PM
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If only I had seen this post earlier. I would have tried to push you towards the 6P. The first phone that I have had that 3 months in I really have nothing to complain about.

The Moto X Pure is a good looking phone though.
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Man, don't tell me that
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I loved my Nexus 4 and 5, but I hated the lack of memory and SD slot
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I wasn't happy about that either but I had my Nexus 6 without it after I had it with my HTC M8 and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I let Google backup my pictures now so that helps save space at it happens automatically with Photos so I don't have to worry about it. I also went with the 64gb one since it was only $50 more and it should be plenty of space since I have given up on doing custom roms. I even keep about 5-6gb of local music on my phone from Google Play.

If you haven't set it up you should be able to return it
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It's also more money.
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Yes that it is. But I have to say this might be the first phone ever that I make it two full years without doing an upgrade. The longest I have kept a phone before this for my last 6 phones is 1 year. That is how happy I have been with the phone. Obviously everyone is different though.
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Originally Posted by CocheseUGA
It's also more money.
The gold 64GB 6P was on sale, for the exact same price that I paid for my X Pure with 64 GB, but I think that sale ended this weekend.
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I know some Nexus are on sale till Sunday. Like $50 off
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Had you gone and played with the 6P at Best Buy at all?
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The 6Ps are a bit hit or miss if the store has them. Mine did not.

The nice thing about the Moto X and Marshmallow is that you can go with the lower level of storage and not really notice much difference. Treats the microSD just like internal.

The other great thing about the Moto X is I think they make the very best Android experience there is. Stock, decently timed updates (I got 6.0 in a soak test two weeks later than Nexus, IIRC), and the UI upgrades that actually work.
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I know some Nexus are on sale till Sunday. Like $50 off
That's the one
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
If you are on android, just set up Google Photos to auto-backup. Once you link to your Google account, you never have to think about it again. Pics appear online in about 2-5 minutes after capture.
This.

Saved me huge amounts of time and aggravation
Old 02-18-2016, 08:43 AM
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Bought the Moto X Pure, hope I like it


Motorola US: Android smartphones, Moto 360 smartwatch, cell phones

Flash sale on a duo

Buy Moto X Pure Edition 64GB, get Moto 360 (1st Gen.) FREE.* They sync seamlessly so you can keep up-to-date right from your wrist.

Through Feb. 19, 2016, 10:59 a.m. CT.
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^Already got my X Pure, not sure I qualify
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So some updates, I'm loving the X Pure so far, runs smooth as hell, and is very responsive, just like my X 2 that I use for work. The 21 MP camera is very impressive and I love the zoom with a finger option. I was able to transfer my SD card with no issue and view all of my files from my S5. Marshmallow runs great and is very snappy and responsive, however as the reviews that I read stated, on 6.0 the battery life is a bit short. The 6.01 update is supposed to fix this, but doesn't appear to be available for my phone yet. Otherwise, no major complaints with this phone, and I didn't even have to teach autocorrect swear words
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Originally Posted by AZuser


Motorola US: Android smartphones, Moto 360 smartwatch, cell phones

Flash sale on a duo

Buy Moto X Pure Edition 64GB, get Moto 360 (1st Gen.) FREE.* They sync seamlessly so you can keep up-to-date right from your wrist.

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Yeah, I keep waiting on them to offer a deal I can get into. I already have a 360.
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Sounds like Galaxy S7 will have SD memory again.
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Sounds like Galaxy S7 will have SD memory again.
if this happens, then chances are the Note 6 will too... if so, then I'm holding out for the Note 6. I currently have the Note 3 and it's the longest I've ever held onto a phone. Stretching it out until the Note 6 will be worth it if the SD card is brought back. I no longer care about the battery being enclosed
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G5 sounds interesting as well with the battery module. Tomorrow will be interesting.
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so, external storage IS back with the S7... tempted. Or wait for the Note 6?
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Battery on S7 is not removable. I've had issues with the USB charger plug staying in the phone with a case on. I like that my Note 4 has a removable battery as I have an extra battery with charging case so I never plug my phone directly anymore.

Sadly also with the S7 they didn't use the SD card like they did with other phones and integrating the phone memory. Plus they lowered the MP but they said it shoots better pics. I understand that but Johnny consumer might be nah fuk dat cuz marketing.
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so, external storage IS back with the S7... tempted. Or wait for the Note 6?
If you're considering a Sammy and you want size might as well go S7 Edge since it's 5.5". I don't recall a HUGE difference between S6 Edge and Note 5 except for the pen.
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Battery on S7 is not removable. I've had issues with the USB charger plug staying in the phone with a case on. I like that my Note 4 has a removable battery as I have an extra battery with charging case so I never plug my phone directly anymore.

Sadly also with the S7 they didn't use the SD card like they did with other phones and integrating the phone memory. Plus they lowered the MP but they said it shoots better pics. I understand that but Johnny consumer might be nah fuk dat cuz marketing.
Do what? This is a component of Marshmallow.
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Samsung apparently snuffed it out.

Galaxy S7 regains a microSD card ? but shuns adoptable storage | Android Central
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Fucking Samsung. Just when it was looking decent again, they decide to be fucktards.

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So Marshmallow offers one of the best storage solutions in ages, and Samsung says no thanks... Typical Samsung
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Originally Posted by Doom878
If you're considering a Sammy and you want size might as well go S7 Edge since it's 5.5". I don't recall a HUGE difference between S6 Edge and Note 5 except for the pen.
I Do use the pen quite often, just not sure if I can live without it. Maybe I can
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I'm thinking Sammy couldn't figure out how to utilize the SD card, Marshmallow, and Touchwiz with the new storage options.
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I'm thinking Sammy couldn't figure out how to utilize the SD card, Marshmallow, and Touchwiz with the new storage options.
From your link: One reason, Samsung tells us, is that it's still confusing to most consumers.

The hurr-durrs win again.
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