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You are aware that in some circles you are frowned, yes even looked down at for owning an iPhone?
And if this is your only or major reason for owning an iPhone, well...you may have some serious issues. I love my iPhone but I've never had any particular feeling or association when I - or someone else's their's - pulled it out of the pocket. Nor have I regarded my friends who have non-Apple-brand phones as second-class citizens. It's called preference and I am capable of accepting other people's choices even if I wouldn't choose it myself for various reasons. Of which the iPhone feeling 'luxurious' definitely isn't one.
Right - so samsung has issues which means everyone else except Apple has also issues?
Apple has their fair share of issues as well. Let's keep it even
I would say Google would have more experience behind themselves, vs Apple, with Google they focus on everything u can do with AI, where as Apple is only.. (well u can only use siri in areas we think you should you use it)
At least with Google u can carry on with missing key phrases you've just said so no need to keep repeating the name of that hotel, and it will still know u what are referring to..
I would say Google would have more experience behind themselves, vs Apple, with Google they focus on everything u can do with AI, where as Apple is only.. (well u can only use siri in areas we think you should you use it)
At least with Google u can carry on with missing key phrases you've just said so no need to keep repeating the name of that hotel, and it will still know u what are referring to..
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Yo it's expensive? I need 3 or 4 in gold model big size plus 4 my family and me. Looks very nice and not cheap. Not sure what the price but if expensive i need. They sale el relój too? I wanna buy. Where is el negocio da store? Hope they made a 512 gb model so i can put many peliculas and all my music there to watch on the flights to puerto rico and miami. I travel very often cause i have familia and friends. I cant go there without a good present know what i mean? Spending bucks in these u love.
I'll pass, but at least Google Assistant is light years ahead of Siri.
Yea, its one of those engineering tradeoffs that all companies make. For example Bigger phone = batter battery life.
In this case it is privacy vs ability.
Do I trust Google, no, I understand I am the product they sell, and to sell that they need to know more and more about me. My privacy is lost in their need for income.
I trust Apple more because I am a customer, not a product.
Your POV may be different and you are willing to make other trade offs, we all have to make them, yours a different to mine is all.
It looks like you are correct, the "high quality" plan that allows for unlimited storage allows 16mp photos and 1080p video. https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6220791
However, Google still runs some compression on the photos to "reduce size." Some people have examples of artifacts and reduced quality, but it looks like for most folks this compression is mostly unnoticeable.
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/arpit-...-compress-the-life-out-of-your-pics-heres-wh/
If you are a stickler for saving the original image file, no matter what, this might annoy you though. Once compressed, you can never download the original uncompressed version from Google.
See above, 16mp photos or 1080p video with compression.
USB-C and headphone jack... Instant winner.
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That's why they still have a headphone jack, so the transition to USB-C headphones is not forced like Apple. THINK.
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That's why they still have a headphone jack, so the transition to USB-C headphones is not forced like Apple. THINK.
This is an awesome device. Full AMOLED screen for true black and bright whites. 7 hours of usage from FIFTEEN MINUTES of charging. Nice, solid (iPhone-looking design). Google's awesome assistant built right in. And the best camera put into a smartphone, ever. So yes, it has a higher price tag. Not sure I understand all the hate and negative comments here. It looks like an awesome device. I want one, lol.
The iPhone 7 is NOT waterproof! It is water *resistant*. There's quite a difference between the two.
Apple warranty will not cover water damage.
Apple warranty will not cover water damage.
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Try it yourself...?
If you feel like that over a phone, you must lead a very sad life.
No, vote is just up. We now vote with money.
No, headphone jack is a relic. some people need VGA... And what now, should we include it on the iphone?
It's not just here, /r/android seems to be pretty negative on it as well. I think people were expecting a lot more for the price tag.
It's a reasonable question. There are consequences from aggressively charging Lithium-ion batteries. Of course I'm not saying something bad will happen and I'm sure google engineers have thoroughly researched and extensively tested their charging and battery system. But that was something that popped into my mind, especially in light of the Samsung issue.
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And then you try to develop software for Android. You open the hood and beneath you see maggots and rodents eating each other swimming in a stew of waste. It's truly an abysmal platform for innovation.
The only reason Android grew to become relevant today, is the same reason Linux grew to become relevant. Price.
Though one can argue for Linux, the OpenSource nature of the platform provided unique opportunities for servers and desktops. I don't think you can make the same argument for Android, because the mass market doesn't give a hoot about OSS on mobile.
Kind of hard for the dual camera iPhone 7 to make it onto any part of the list as they haven't even reviewed it yet
I feel the iPhone is a little ahead of this device the only plus feature is the VR experience also I have privacy concerns still not very encouraged to switch to Android.
Verizon exclusive
Only for carrier financing.
Available in Google Playstore and various other outlets.
You can finance through Google and use it anywhere. Truly a world phone.
It's got a headphone jack....
You're probably right. This is an attempt to reboot their failed Nexus line and position it in the premium category, except it offers no discernible advantage over other Android phones on the market.
At least with the Nexus, while cheaply built, it offered decent value. This one's a real head scratcher.
If it doesn't catch on, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pixel phone quickly ending up in their famed graveyard of failed Google products and services.