The Official Android Thread Part XV: Time For Some Oreo!

[SolidSnakeUS]

I mean, their sensors are in basically every phone now, at least mid to high end ones. They are awesome, but goddamn Sony's phone division is stupid.

 

[The Underboss]

The "Nexus" branding is dead. The newest phones this year will be called the Pixel and Pixel XL, according to android police.

Interesting if there rumors are true.

What the pricing will be? I don't like that the Pixel Xl will be 5.5.

The Nexus 6P is perfect at 5.7.

 

[Led Zappa]

I'm watching Mr. Robot and wondering if this might be sabotage against Samsung

 

[PeteWorrell]

I mean, their sensors are in basically every phone now, at least mid to high end ones. They are awesome, but goddamn Sony's phone division is stupid.

Sony is a joke now outside of their gaming division.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Interesting if there rumors are true.

What the pricing will be? I don't like that the Pixel Xl will be 5.5.

The Nexus 6P is perfect at 5.7.

I believe I read that their symbol is the Google "G" and that they'll be smaller than the Nexus.

 

[MikeyMike01]

I believe I read that their symbol is the Google "G" and that they'll be smaller than the Nexus.

Back to the good old days, honestly the "NEXUS" is tacky as ****.

 

[guinness]

Back to the good old days, honestly the "NEXUS" is tacky as ****.

It's better than having something on the front...besides, most cases cover up the logos, unless it's clear or an iPhone case. I like the clear case for my 6P, it shows of the aluminum shell, and it doesn't look like a Samsung.

Not sure what I think of Google and their schizophrenic ideas...constantly A/B testing products, and now swapping Nexus for Pixel...which I guess could put all their own Chromebooks and phones under the same brand, but the Pixel Chromebooks always struck me as being overpriced, and they messed up with the Nexus 6 and its initial price.

It's the same problem Windows OEMs have with high-end laptops, there's only so much polishing you can do to a turd. Example, I don't think Windows will ever get trackpads right.

TL;DR: I don't think of Google as being premium, when their software is always a constant beta.

 

[Jori]

Would love to see this, the Nexus 9 was such a disappointment. Wish I had still held on to my Nexus 7.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/5/12804230/7-inch-google-tablet-huawei-rumor

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Has anyone had their Note 7 explode??

Holy ****, that's devastating to Samsung.

 

[Stories]

It's better than having something on the front...besides, most cases cover up the logos, unless it's clear or an iPhone case. I like the clear case for my 6P, it shows of the aluminum shell, and it doesn't look like a Samsung.

Not sure what I think of Google and their schizophrenic ideas...constantly A/B testing products, and now swapping Nexus for Pixel...which I guess could put all their own Chromebooks and phones under the same brand, but the Pixel Chromebooks always struck me as being overpriced, and they messed up with the Nexus 6 and its initial price.

It's the same problem Windows OEMs have with high-end laptops, there's only so much polishing you can do to a turd. Example, I don't think Windows will ever get trackpads right.

TL;DR: I don't think of Google as being premium, when their software is always a constant beta.

Some companies that use a precision touchpad is pretty good. But only the most expensive models come with one equipped.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Has anyone had their Note 7 explode??

There are only 35 reported cases world wide out of 2.5M. haha

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

There are only 35 reported cases world wide out of 2.5M. haha

Still worse than iPhone bend-gate.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

At least bendgate couldn't kill anyone.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

The V20 is what the G5 should have been.

 

[Power Man]

Got my mom the Huawei Honor 5X, for 150 USD (Amazon)

I can't believe that phone is under 200$.

Nice useful features, dual SIM slot, great fingerprint scanner, more than decent camera (not the greatest if compared to hte latest flagships, but very good considering the price of the phone), running MM.

Nice build quality as well, and you can add a micro SD card (up to 128 gb).


If I wasn't spoiled by my S6's camera, IR blaster and theme engine, I would have sold my Galaxy and bought that phone (and make a profit)
But I'm definitely keeping an eye out for the next great cheap unlocked phone when my contract runs out

 

[Butchered]

Finally getting Marshmallow on my AT&T Note 4.

 

[Jori]

Returned the Note 7 to T-Mobile today. I really like the device, but due to the recall, it had to go back. I'm still likely to wait for a new one, but we'll see what Nexus (Pixel) season brings us.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Is it weird I was hoping for an S7 recall since my screen has a crack Oh well. I really really like the S7 but next time i'll get an Active.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Is it weird I was hoping for an S7 recall since my screen has a crack Oh well. I really really like the S7 but next time i'll get an Active.

Is it possible to get the screen replaced on those?

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Here is the HTC Sailfish (Google Pixel):


http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-nexus-sailfish-360-exclusive-715733/

 

[M.C.G. 31]

A Note 7 blew up in a kid's hand and a mandatory recall is expected.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

A Note 7 blew up in a kid's hand and a mandatory recall is expected.

What a complete disaster. Banned from using during flights, too. Can't check phone, can't charge phone, must be turned off, must be kept in carry-on luggage.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

A Note 7 blew up in a kid's hand and a mandatory recall is expected.

Samsung and the media have been going on for quite a while how you should stop using the device. Yes, it a faulty product, but at some point you have to listen and stop using it. I blame the grandparent for being so unaware.

 

[PeteWorrell]

Samsung and the media have been going on for quite a while how you should stop using the device. Yes, it a faulty product, but at some point you have to listen and stop using it. I blame the grandparent for being so unaware.

While i agree with you, ultimately people will just blame Samsung and this will be a pretty huge setback.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Samsung and the media have been going on for quite a while how you should stop using the device. Yes, it a faulty product, but at some point you have to listen and stop using it. I blame the grandparent for being so unaware.

Oh I agree. This should solely be on the shoulders of whoever let the kid play with a phone that should have been returned long ago.

"Oh well it [was] 35 out of a million..." Every phone except China's variants are ticking time bombs.

And now it's more than 35 and up to 2.5-million.