Yes, plenty of SMS apps that work across all platforms. We actually get to choose what we need and like vs what is given :P

Here are a few, https://www.greenbot.com/article/210...r-desktop.html
and RCS is being rolled out everywhere.

 

I like Zedge

 

I used to use MightyText before switching over to iPhone

 

Welp, the clear Spigen we both went with initially is my clear (pun intended) winner. While the kickstand is great and nicely made, the case just seemed much less safe for the phone. Also because of the black edging the phone looks :blah:. At night when I get a message or alert my phone glows around the edges which allows the whole case to glow. Not the case with the kickstand one. I'll be trying that screen protector you recommended next.

 

I don't use the iris scanner. The finger print scanner is easy to use, in spite of what others say. In addition, I set the phone to auto unlock when at home.

Yup

Yeah, as I pondered earlier, that kickstand case didn't look "beefy" enough in the pictures. I absolutely love the Spigen Rugged Crystal case and the Whitestone Dome!!

Good luck installing the dome! Just take your time and watch the video ahead of time. Pay attention to how the case fits on your phone before you begin the install. That will give you an idea of the exact placement needed for the dome.

 

You can also use "OK Google" to unlock your phone. You'll have to "train" the Google assistant to recognize your voice first.

 

Maybe the new phones will ship with a free little google assistant speaker...?

Please?

 

so, I follow some tech-related groups on Facebook and when DxOmark.com announced the iPhone 8/8+ had the highest rating for its camera, it was all over Facebook... Now the Note 8 has tied with the same score and I've yet to see anyone post it

https://www.dxomark.com/category/mobile-reviews/

 

Note 8 image quality it jaw dropping. I love it.

 

https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2

Already selling out in certain models

 

$200 difference between 2 and 2 XL How does this compare to Note 8?

 

They do.

Pixel 2 got a 98 which is jaw dropping.

I bought mine, black 64gb XL. The white/black is already sold out at the smaller size (not needed to go bigger with free storage) but I don't really care since I'll put a case on it. They're giving me $150 back to trade in my POS Nexus 6P that powers down at 30% battery.

 

damn, so DxOmark.com tested the camera ahead of time already... made the announcement on the same day

 

ugh, I dunno... I'm kinda losing faith with DxOmark... the fact that they completely skipped the S8/S8+ (which is supposed to be the sensor as the Note 8) and then had a Pixel to test ahead of time, held off the scores until the same day of Google's announcement makes me think they have Google in their "pockets"

 

Oops, my bad, I guess they DID test the S8/S8 +, but weird that it's not on the list in their main page

 

Will iPhone X kill em all?

 

guys guys guys, it's not about the hardware.
it's workin with what you have!

 

the motion in the ocean, baby

 

^^^^^ we know, you were in the water, right?

 

I think it's the same as the 8+ with OIS on the telephoto lens

 

I thought I heard the X has a slightly bigger than usual camera sensor. If so, then it might beat all other phone cameras

 

Wonder why LG isn't on the list? The v20 camera (not to mention video) is amazing. And the v30 will be even better.

What are your guys thoughts on the Pixel 2? Or other phones out now besides Samsung? It seems iphone and Samsung always get the headlines. IDK

 

i just dont have $700-800 to drop on phones

I will likely get the Pixel 2 XL at the end of Sept. 2018 when they cut support for the Nexus 6P.
by then the P2XL should have dropped in price.

 

thinking that far ahead, they better not name it's successor as the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
almost as bad as car models

 

When you post it like that, it does seem kind of stupid, doesn't it?

 

Of course not. Those will be the Pix3l and Pix3l XL.

 

Man, I paid $350 for my Nexus 5X... Pixel 2 is going to cost me double that...

 

just priorities!
others prioritize phones higher than I would.
but for me; ive always had great luck with $350-450 phones.

the Original Pixel just got a price cut of $100, still isnt in my sweet spot...but I bet big box stores will offer additional rebates/gift cards to go along with it.

 

Goddamn Samsung. Now I get this error on my S7 Edge and I hear it's very common with the 8's too.



Mind you the phone has water resistance and water NEVER got on/in it. From reading it's clearly a USB plug issue. I just got this phone like 2 mos ago so I'm calling Asurion even though I cancelled my ATT insurance and line.

 

I would be furious. That's complete dog shit.

 

Just hung up with ATT Tech Support. They remoted in and don't think it's hardware. If anything I'll test in safe mode and then probably eventually wipe the phone. If after the wipe it doesn't work then they'll exchange it. They sent me a free wall charger for my trouble but I might invest in a qi charger.

 

Having (been, for a while) a weird issue with Google maps and my Nexus 5X.

If I search on my computer (any computer, tried a few) on Google Maps and get directions somewhere, I like to be able to click on "send directions to phone" and viola, it sends the routing directly to my phone.

Thing is, it hasn't worked for months. I give feedback via the web, etc. but nothing...

I know I can send via SMS or email, or even just access my search history in the maps apps on the phone, but it's less convenient.

Anyone else use this feature? Does it work, and if so, are you on a Nexus device?

 

the only time i use is it is when i am at the office on a desktop going to lunch.
I dont go to lunch often

 

lol, thanks.

 

Just an FYI

I stopped by on Saturday to one of those Samsung stores to see the latest cool Samsung gadgets including their VR content. They apparently give out free custom cases which they print on site for S8, S8+ and Note 8. Got my free case =]

 

^That's a nice tip. I know some that have an S8 and Note 8.

 

This'll probably make most people in this forum projectile vomit, but:
https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/17/...on-m-hands-on/

As someone who probably spends 95% of my phone time either reading, maps, and/or doing the occasional social media,
a foldable phone (preferably screen, but that has it's own issues) is the ultimate in terms of maxing out the 'biggest screen I can put in my pocket'.
You definitely need some sort of fancy case for it, or that back screen will get scraped up in a HURRY.

I'm still pretty happy with my MI Mix. The Mix 2 was a dissapointment.
Not sure what I'd go to if I broke it. Probably another one, actually.

 

Looks like a lot of real estate wasted IMO

 

the big black bezel/bar in the middle would annoy me, but I bet the next gen would be much better

 

Yea, it really should be an edge-edge display on that side only. You'd think that should be possible.
The bar in the middle is okay for reading and junk, since it's like a book.
Videos/pictures would be annoying as hell with a bar in the middle, and I'd probably use use one side for that - it's still a decent 5.2" phone in that respect,
and ideally it's full screen picture on one side - no taskbar/notification bar/anything. I quite dig using one side for a full fat-fingered keyboard.

It's definitely more of a 'would anyone actually support this?' type of thing, not unlike the note 1 and Mi mIx. That's why it's not high end hardware.