Apple sold 220 million iPhones in 2017, clearly the “Phone business” is not anywhere near what your hope is or lack there of understanding how dominant the iPhone is worldwide in sales.
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Samsung to Launch New Galaxy Note 9 a Month Before Apple is Expected to Unveil New 2018 iPhones
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Apple sold 220 million iPhones in 2017, clearly the “Phone business” is not anywhere near what your hope is or lack there of understanding how dominant the iPhone is worldwide in sales.
The keyboard was a good example of Apple being too smart for itself, trying to overthink something simple. I've had no technical problems with the keyboard on my Macbook Pro, but it's so loud, it sounds like you are typing on a slab of concrete.
Exactly. This isn't really news, its expected... just like how its expected that iPhone's will continue keeping Samsung in a very distant second place as Apple sells tons and tons of phones.
When it comes to iOS, its all about the ecosystem. Especially if you are a Mac user too.
What's your definition of news? This is one of the worlds largest companies inviting the press to the release of one it's flagship products. On a tech website that's news.
Really your response is just an attempt to throw shade at a product your not interested in.
I like this forum for its range of responses but the hate for Samsung from some users is odd to me despite this being an Apple orientated forum. The reason being is I think everyone should feel positive to Samsung, even if you don't purchase their products, because while they continue to innovate and manufacture they keep Apple on their toes and stop them from being lazy. This is a win for everyone.
The Note series along with a few other models from HTC etc helped drive Apple to finally release plus sized iPhones. For this I'm thankful as really enjoy owning a 7+.
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Maybe. My favorite Siri moment was when I asked "what is the divorce rate for couples married between 18 and 25"
Siri said... 43.
I check the screen, and it says: Calculator: 18+25=43 lol!!!
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They should have learned from the geniuses at HTC and put the COMPETITION’S phone parts in their advertising. That’s how you get attention like that... umm. The HTC... was it the HTC Hope? I mean, it was brilliant prodigy level marketing for sure, but I just can’t remember the name of the product they were selling...
Never understood wanting a big phone like the not or the Plus. I guess I don't do enough with my phone.
I will upgrade to the S10 next Spring.
I will upgrade to the S10 next Spring.
Not sure what you are talking about. Samsung provides a lot of apps in their package, but you can easily turn them off if you prefer something else. That is the beauty of Android... you have choice. But personally, I use a lot of their stuff because its pretty good stuff. I am enjoying the flexibility.
That photo looks really really cool! Lovely colour. The most interesting will it won’t it is an under screen finger print scanner..
Too big for me but I bet the screen is nice. Not sure what else they can do with the pen though?
Too big for me but I bet the screen is nice. Not sure what else they can do with the pen though?
Right. Like Samsung copied the s-pen, the main feature of the Note. And Apple copied the OLED dispaly. And Apple stole the mouse. on and on and on. Whatever.
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Like's Apple's will be dwindling success (in reference to the forced performance downgrade issue, of course).
Other than my work iMac my iP7+ is the device I interact the most with and has even fully replaced my ipad. So the larger screen size, bigger battery, decent stereo speakers make for a better experience over a smaller phone.
I installed a Whitestone Dome screen protector on my Samsung Galaxy S8 plus and it is incredible. The fit is perfect. Clarity and touch sensitivity are outstanding.
The Whitestone Dome screen protector actually curves around at the edges providing a precise fit.
Installation, however, can be harrowing to say the least. But if you have the temperament to do it, then in my opinion it turns these curved screened smartphones into usable devices.
As for the release date of the Note 9, Apple has basically forced Samsung's hand. The September iPhone release will dominate the press for at least September and October and then you are into the Christmas buying season for many parts of the industrialized world. Release in September or October and Samsung doesn't get any press. Release in November or December and you miss start of school and Christmas buying seasons.
By releasing in August Samsung makes it available for back-to-school purchases and also has the press. Case in point, it made the front page of MacRumors.
Sure Samsung f'd up massively but they recalled and ended sales. Meanwhile Apple have been releasing for years shody batches of products and try to ignore consumer complaints. When will the Note 6 debacle rest as it's a pretty boring joke.
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Which time are you referencing? Hopefully not the Note 7 cuz that wasn't moved. Neither was this one.
They have two release cycles roughly 6 months apart. If they released opposite Apple, one of those would be a release at the same time as Apple.
"Can't be worse? Heh, hold my beer."
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Bixby is worse at most things. Ironically, it's better at AR recognition coupled with environmental info.