Android Thread

[Xtrema]

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Apparently Pixel 6 is going to be a solid upgrade. According to him, they haven't changed camera sensor since Pixel 2.

1/2 of Apple "leaks" were false.

I'm not sure if any of Pixel 6 "leaks" are reliable either but if they are proven, they better pull a rabbit out of the hat with software as Tensor is a dud compared to this year's 888 and 2200.

[cidley69]

Wife and me both need new phones. Currently using Pixel 3 and 3a. No complaints about these phones, other than batteries can no longer hold a charge, and have heard support is ending soon.

Have really gotten used to the pixels no bloatware operating system.

Aside from pixel, are there any other phones that come without ads and bloatware?

Any good deals on phones recommendations?

[davidI]

After transitioning from my Pixel XL to the Pixel 4A I'm very happy I stayed with their infrastructure. Even all of my screens/widgets/icon placements carried over.

Plus I think I'd struggle with anything other than a Pixel, iPhone, or flagship camera.

I don't think OnePlus has much bloatware but don't know for sure. My wife's Xiaomi came loaded with useless shit.

[ExtraSlow]

Apparently the Moto phones are reasonably close to "stock" android. they also seem to have some pretty good value mid-range hardware available.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

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After transitioning from my Pixel XL to the Pixel 4A I'm very happy I stayed with their infrastructure. Even all of my screens/widgets/icon placements carried over.

Plus I think I'd struggle with anything other than a Pixel, iPhone, or flagship camera.

I don't think OnePlus has much bloatware but don't know for sure. My wife's Xiaomi came loaded with useless shit.

OnePlus is pretty minimalist in terms of bloatware. I came from the Nexus family beforehand, so I also wanted as close to stock. When I was running a 3XL alongside my OP7 there were some minor differences. I really missed things like the always-on-display from the pixel, as well as the "what song is playing" feature on the lockscreen, but otherwise there's nothing I feel like I'm really missing on OnePlus. If my phone wasn't on the verge of death when that OP flash sale hit, I was going to hold out to see what the Pixel 6 looked like.

[pheoxs]

I'm getting tired of my Pixel 4, also have been disappointed with its battery the whole time I've had the phone from day 1. Part of me wants a iphone 13 but I hate changing environments and having to reload everything over. Hoping the pixel 6 is decent but not sure if I'd do another pixel phone again or go samsung.

[Buster]

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I'm getting tired of my Pixel 4, also have been disappointed with its battery the whole time I've had the phone from day 1. Part of me wants a iphone 13 but I hate changing environments and having to reload everything over. Hoping the pixel 6 is decent but not sure if I'd do another pixel phone again or go samsung.

I use an iPhone farily regularly, since my wife has one for work. If you're used to using an Android phone with an interface that isn't designed for toddlers, you'll find the the iphone frustrating.

[ExtraSlow]

The absolute worst option is to jump back and forth between the ecosystems.

But bro, why are you using your wifes phone? That's weird.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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The absolute worst option is to jump back and forth between the ecosystems.

But bro, why are you using your wifes phone? That's weird.

I found it at my place and gave it back to him.

[ExtraSlow]

I don't think I could even unlock my wifes phone, and I'm equally, mostly, sure that she couldn't unlock mine. There's no need for it.

[Buster]

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The absolute worst option is to jump back and forth between the ecosystems.

But bro, why are you using your wifes phone? That's weird.

i like to keep an eye on her

[killramos]

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i like to keep an eye on her

You keep an eye on her. Google keeps an eye on you.

It all works out.

[Xtrema]

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You keep an eye on her. Google keeps an eye on you.

It all works out.

All phone/cloud storage get narc'd on eventually.

[gmc72]

Anyone have any knowledge about the Samsung Flip 3? Looking to upgrade from my Note 9. Everything else just looks the same, wanting something different.

[Xtrema]

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Anyone have any knowledge about the Samsung Flip 3? Looking to upgrade from my Note 9. Everything else just looks the same, wanting something different.

Get Samsung Care+ Durability of the folding screen has not been great on the last 2 folding phones.

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/...p/td-p/3506530

[cidley69]

Happened to be in Vancouver for weekend, phoned several London Drugs, found 2 Pixel 4a phones for $200 each.

Not state of the art, but suit for our purposes perfectly.

Anyone else looking, several stores in Vancouver area have them still.

[D'z Nutz]

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Wife and me both need new phones. Currently using Pixel 3 and 3a. No complaints about these phones, other than batteries can no longer hold a charge, and have heard support is ending soon.

Have really gotten used to the pixels no bloatware operating system.

Aside from pixel, are there any other phones that come without ads and bloatware?

Any good deals on phones recommendations?

Yeah, I'd look into some of the Moto G offerings. Costco has them on sale once in a while. They have next to no bloat and is almost identical to stock Android. I think the only Motorola software on it is one for interactive wall papers and one for configuring its customizable features, which is actually very useful (ie: shake the phone to turn on the flashlight).

The camera is nowhere near as good as the Pixel phones, but it's not as expensive either.

[Xtrema]

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The camera is nowhere near as good as the Pixel phones, but it's not as expensive either.

That's why those $200 Pixel 4a is such hot deal. I'll pay that for camera alone and Moto G rarely go below that price. Promise of 2 more major uplift of Android version also doesn't hurt.

[ExtraSlow]

incredible deal for the Pixel 4a.

[D'z Nutz]

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That's why those $200 Pixel 4a is such hot deal. I'll pay that for camera alone and Moto G rarely go below that price. Promise of 2 more major uplift of Android version also doesn't hurt.

Yeah, I scored the last one in Calgary and the last one in Airdrie for that price. That's cheaper than when I bought the Nexus 4 on clearance haha