I have no problem with the Notch, I don't even notice it's there. My question was directed to the majority here that complained about how ugly that notch is.
Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
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Google Debuts 'Android P' With Support for iPhone X-Style Notches
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Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Many would disagree with this, but Apple is a trendsetter. They’re not the first to release certain specific features or capabilities, but that usually take that same or similar feature and make it more refined and better for the user experience.
Didn't the essential phone launch with a notch before the iPhone X?
Anyway, I don't think Google ever mocked the notch. Samsung however...
Anyway, I don't think Google ever mocked the notch. Samsung however...
Yeah, I wouldn’t really brag about the notch for setting a ‘standard’. It’s not exactly something that makes me gleam with pride as an Apple fan.
Most flamers here can't even read an article. Only dannys1 got it right.
The notch is a compromise for having a full screen display, but still using some sensors which can't be hidden behind the display (yet). Most devices without a notch have a slightly larger top bezel.
And again, it's a DEVELOPER function to simulate the notch, nothing else.
The notch is a compromise for having a full screen display, but still using some sensors which can't be hidden behind the display (yet). Most devices without a notch have a slightly larger top bezel.
And again, it's a DEVELOPER function to simulate the notch, nothing else.
It's a notch *simulator*, for developers to see how their apps will look on phones that do have notches. Now the OS has better support for notches — let's just hope that OEMs don't take that as an excuse to put a notch on every phone.
I wonder if Google was prompted to add this functionality to Android after seeing some of the absolute UI train-wrecks at the most recent Mobile World Congress from some of the Chinese suppliers who added rounded corners and notches to their phones that covered elements like the Clock and Cellular Strength indicators. 
Not surprising, it was only a matter of time. Android design has always followed the trend of Apple, this is nothing new. Still funny that they all mock the notch and then do the exact same thing. It's a fair representation of their OS as a whole.
The notch is a compromise and I don't know why anyone would deliberately copy it.
That said, I assume that Google adding this feature to Android isn't them "copying" it, but rather adding support in software for OEM's that will inevitably copy the notch, however ridiculous that is.
Now if Google adds a notch with the Pixel 3 instead of just keeping a very small bezel on the top and bottom of the phone, I'm going to lose it.
That said, I assume that Google adding this feature to Android isn't them "copying" it, but rather adding support in software for OEM's that will inevitably copy the notch, however ridiculous that is.
Now if Google adds a notch with the Pixel 3 instead of just keeping a very small bezel on the top and bottom of the phone, I'm going to lose it.
Of all the aspects of the iPhone X to copy, they choose to copy the worst part.
It’s cute how competitors make fun of the notch while copying it . Bitterness /passive aggressiveness at its finest.
This will die a natural death, nothing to see here. How many people will buy the Asus phone w/ notch, maybe 1000 worldwide? /s. The next OnePlus with a notch, maybe people will buy. Apple can get away with / use a notch because they are Apple and there is actually a very good reason hardware-wise for the notch to exist. All the other Android OEM don't have the tech to utilize a notch properly. Most of the cheap knock-offs don't even have anything inside the notch and it's just there for cosmetic purposes. This latter approach really amuses me. All of the Android OEM who are preparing phones with notches are in for a rude awakening, imo. No one will buy them like people buy iPhones, and they will lose money. And they should lose money for this.
Hopefully Samsung and Google will still have enough sense to not use a notch in the S10 and Pixel 3.
Hopefully Samsung and Google will still have enough sense to not use a notch in the S10 and Pixel 3.
Just proves the competition have no idea what they are doing
I went to go get a haircut today, I just said, "give me the notch". She knew exactly what I was talking about.
Who is "they"? All Android makers? Google?
And Material design followed the trend of Apple?
Your post makes no sense at all.
and add:
"disclaimer: the saved space from the notch it's being allocated in the bottom area of the screen, mother***rs!!"
XD
I would love it if after all these Android abominations get released with notches, Apple blows everyone away in September with a notch-less iPhone X. They all will be caught with their pants down, embarrassed, and CEO / designers of all notch knock offs should be fired for incompetence. Of course this won't happen, but I would love to see it.
well that's ridiculous..that notch is the ugliest aspect (after huge protruding vertical camera lens) of iPhone X..
I have to say it never bothered me during the 2 months that I had an iPhone X..(the camera bump was a different story though)..
kudos to Samsung for Better design and engineering..no camera bump on S8/Note 8/S9 and better/as good camera compared to iPhone X and they way they deal with edge toe edge display is frankly the best.they beat Apple in terms of design.
that's for sure.
I have to say it never bothered me during the 2 months that I had an iPhone X..(the camera bump was a different story though)..
kudos to Samsung for Better design and engineering..no camera bump on S8/Note 8/S9 and better/as good camera compared to iPhone X and they way they deal with edge toe edge display is frankly the best.they beat Apple in terms of design.
that's for sure.
LOL. This may be my Halloween costume this year. Walk around like a smug jerk with a notch haircut, backpack in tow with iPhone raised and condescending look down on everyone. It is seriously one of my favorite commercials of all time, and I hate commercials.
Android and Android phone markers. They all follow Apples lead when it comes to design. There are tons of junk Android phones that all mimic the 6-8 design. Makes perfect sense.
Except that they did set a standard for facial recognition, which is why the phone has a notch.