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Galaxy S8 Reviews: Full-Front Display Scores Top Marks, But Rear Fingerprint Scanner is Awkwardly Positioned
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Then don't use it. When I'm in my office my phone is fine nobody is going to mess with it, obviously YMMV.
I wish they would be more honest with the screen sizes when comparing to other 16:9 phones. If you prefer the iphones, or other android phones screen aspect ratio then the s8/s8+ are not truly 5.8/6.2". I do think the s8/s8+ are absolutely stunning, but having handled them I feel as if I lose functionality because of the aspect ratio. I know many might not agree with me, but I'd also say they should be measured where the screen begins to curve, as I find the curved edge to be less functionally useful.
Still, it's a sweet phone and definitely cutting edge. Thank Samsung for pushing Apple off their complacent butts and hopefully putting out a phone this year worthy of their moniker.
Still, it's a sweet phone and definitely cutting edge. Thank Samsung for pushing Apple off their complacent butts and hopefully putting out a phone this year worthy of their moniker.
This!
Apple is either celebrating Samsung's offering (armed with the knowledge that they have the game over, TouchID-under-glass concept ready to rock) or they are scrambling to figure out how to successfully message a delay in the next iPhone until they can ensure under-glass ToughID. There just is no way they put it on the back.
And as many have stated: if the vertical camera orientation makes users shoot video in landscape mode... I'm all for it!!
We're not going to buy the S8 because we are Apple fans on an Apple forum and don't like Android. lol. But thanks for the obnoxious fingerscan placement shill job.
....and they say benchmarks and specs don't matter...unless of course Apple is leading them.
I wish I understood this. I constantly hear about the text running off the side of the S7E and now the S8. I own and S7E and don't see this happening. What am I missing?
I am forever picking up my 6S because it won't read my fingerprints! Often needs 2-3 goes before insisting on a pin.
Also remember the S8 has an always on display so many things you would routinely unlock your phone for, notifications and the like, there is no need to with the S8
Can I make the same 'Antennagate' jokes year after tired year, or are people no longer "holding it wrong"?
You're missing nothing; the forum is full of folks who have never seen, or touched these phones, but still seem to claim all of these things. I have an Edge ( and a 6S) and have no problem with 'distortion' either.
You are correct. After three generations the same iPhone design, Apple has to change the pace if they want to stay relevant in a competitive market. Now, Apple makes a great phone we all know that, but after a while, it becomes stagnant when you see the changes around you with how Samsung and LG are making strides with various alterations. So I think this will be a telltale sign of this September of what Apple is going to do to measure up to the competition.
Can I make the same 'Antennagate' jokes year after tired year, or are people no longer "holding it wrong" (exploding Sammy batteries)?
http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/antennagate-11-biggest-apple-scandals-3620624/
http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/antennagate-11-biggest-apple-scandals-3620624/
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Actually they've never been the first with anything. But they've always been first with the best implementation.
It's not the same. Major difference is the S8+'s cell is made in South Korea which is on par with Japan in quality while the Note 7's cell was made in China so lower quality.
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Love the Apple software and ecosystem. The hardware is very lackluster compared to an S8 or S8 Plus.
You better get used to them though. In a few years, majority of OEMs will use curved screens, which is just paving the way for folding screens.
Speak for yourself; I very well might buy an S8. I'm a fan of both iOS and Android. I have no blind brand loyalty when it comes to tech. I switch between the two all the time and will buy whatever phone is top dog when I'm due for an upgrade and will best suit my needs.
Software makes all the difference. I got to use my brother's LG G6 Android phone over Easter and I could not for the life of me figure out how to get to the home screen or how to lock the phone. From what I've seen, the S8 suffers from the same problem of discoverability. Such a crítical button to the phone should not be hidden. Knowing Apple's attention to detail, the Home button will be virtual but it will always be visible or obvious in other ways.
I admire a person with such courage.
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Absolutely will.
It's not the same. Major difference is the S8+'s cell is made in South Korea which is on par with Japan in quality while the Note 7's cell was made in China so lower quality.
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You mean Vietnam, no?
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Considering this is their first major release after screwing the pooch in a way no phone company ever has, I don't think it's all that out of place.
You mean Vietnam, no?
Click on the images to see "Cell Made in Korea" for S8+ and "Cell Made in China" on Note 7.
https://9to5google.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/s8_size_2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all
Yeah that .8mm is really killing it...
more like since 2014. Samsung's sales/profit peaked and surpassed Apple in 2Q of 2014 when Samsung lost their #1 spot in China; then it suddenly slipped to #4, or #5, never to return to its top spot. Apples profit share peaks 4Q when new iPhone's are release; likewise for Samsung, 2Q is typically their most profitable quarters.
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