Hi guys!
As the New Revision and Light Bleed thread seems to loose people's attention, I wonder if that means that recently produced units are finally flawless :fingers-crossed:
Is there anyone who recently purchased a Nexus 9? Did it have any flaws?
Also, I am wondering what build date recently shipped devices have. Could anyone who recently purchased one post the first 4 characters of their serial number (and maybe where they purchased)?
Any posts highly appreciated
FD_ said:
Hi guys!
As the New Revision and Light Bleed thread seems to loose people's attention, I wonder if that means that recently produced units are finally flawless :fingers-crossed:
Is there anyone who recently purchased a Nexus 9? Did it have any flaws?
Also, I am wondering what build date recently shipped devices have. Could anyone who recently purchased one post the first 4 characters of their serial number (and maybe where they purchased)?
Any posts highly appreciated
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HT4cG no issues here.. purchased about 2 weeks ago at best buy here in VA beach .
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HT4cG no issues here.. purchased about 2 weeks ago at best buy here in VA beach .
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Hm, okay, HT4C means December 2014. Interestingly, I have never actually read of a device produced in 2015 (HT51). I wonder if they are still in production.
It seems as if they produced a huge amount in October and November 2014, expecting high demand. Sales then went worse than expected due to mediocre reviews, so they are still selling the devices produced back then. This seems to apply especially for the black model.
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Hm, okay, HT4C means December 2014. Interestingly, I have never actually read of a device produced in 2015 (HT51). I wonder if they are still in production.
It seems as if they produced a huge amount in October and November 2014, expecting high demand. Sales then went worse than expected due to mediocre reviews, so they are still selling the devices produced back then. This seems to apply especially for the black model.
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I have a HT515 (January 2015) black Nexus 9 LTE and it's perfect - no light bleed, no dead pixels, no creaking.
Mine is HT4C black 32GB LTE version from Amazon.de and I have no build quality issues. Screen, buttons, back cover are without issues
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I've been a lurker for about a week and just received my Nexus 10 last Wednesday. I'm so glad my impression of my Nexus is far better than the average post here. I'm very pleased with my tablet and thus hope to find a site that has more positive postings on tips, apps and how to improve the user experience instead of constant negative ramblings. Don't get me wrong because I'm sure some issues are valid but my instinct also tells me that this is a damn good tablet.
This is probably my only and last post but good luck all. Hopefully more positive forums will pop up soon.
With it being such a new device, any issues that occur (software or hardware related) are being reported by the community. Most of the time we just want to make sure whatever problem is occurring isn't specific to one unit and requires a replacement.
Software bugs will get fixed soon enough, and common issues will be accepted as known issues for the time being. It'll get better, in the coming months I fully expect current Nexus 10 owners to be satisfied.
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Definitely off to a better start then my Prime had.
What happened with your Prime mate??
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What happened with your Prime mate??
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WiFi dropping,no GPS,crappy I/O,you name it.Even with JB it was a POS from the door and software/firmware couldnt fix it.
I'm starting to believe sheeps have come here to lie about problems, everyone stating to have one should post screencaps.
You know what they say: Pics or didn't happen.
Just boxed up both Nexus 10's for RMA to Samsung TX. 1st unit was the wrong flash size 16GB instead of ordered 32GB. 2nd unit is correct size but screen displayed dirty/yellow white compared to 1st unit. Minor backlight bleed I probably could've lived with but didn't have time to deal with random lock ups which are probably software fixable. Much happier with my Galaxy Note 10.1 which has been stable and will probably end up adding Galaxy Note II instead.
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Just boxed up both Nexus 10's for RMA to Samsung TX. 1st unit was the wrong flash size 16GB instead of ordered 32GB. 2nd unit is correct size but screen displayed dirty/yellow white compared to 1st unit. Minor backlight bleed I probably could've lived with but didn't have time to deal with random lock ups which are probably software fixable. Much happier with my Galaxy Note 10.1 which has been stable and will probably end up adding Galaxy Note II instead.
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Galaxy Note II as in the phone, or would you just wait for the Galaxy Note 2 10.1 if they ever come out with that?
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Galaxy Note II as in the phone, or would you just wait for the Galaxy Note 2 10.1 if they ever come out with that?
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Galaxy Note II phone. I'm very content with my existing Galaxy Note 10.1 but it doesn't have LTE and is not pocket which the Note II offers.
My next phone - help?
Hello everyone. I have decided to upgrade from my trustworthy G3, and I have been scouting the market for a while, what with new flagships rising . My first attempt was a normal S6, but the sunlight/lines on display issue had me return that.
Then I took the leap with an M9, since I always admired the line's built but have never owned an M7, or an M8. I loved the phone despite its flaws, but the poor build quality (two devices in a row with light leak across the top and stuck pixels), will have me return the phone...
Next in line is G4 and Note 4 (Exynos, 64 bit), while I am also considering waiting for the Z3+. Here is the deal.
I can get the G4 for about 510 pounds in Carphone warehouse - I loved G3, and I don't think I'll have issues with the G4's 808 either.
BUT
I can also get the Note 4 Exynos version for 370 pounds (I am on a trip to Greece, and I have landed the device new, sealed, at this very tempting price.)
Between these two, and also waiting for the Z3+, which would you recommend? I am leaning more towards the Note 4, due to the price/specs/reviews - I just wonder if that particular Exynos is future proof enough. Anyone with knowledge on the matter, please suggest away. (Also I think the cameras between the G4 and the Note 4 though not on the same level are pretty similar.)
Many thanks
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My next phone - help?
Hello everyone. I have decided to upgrade from my trustworthy G3, and I have been scouting the market for a while, what with new flagships rising . My first attempt was a normal S6, but the sunlight/lines on display issue had me return that.
Then I took the leap with an M9, since I always admired the line's built but have never owned an M7, or an M8. I loved the phone despite its flaws, but the poor build quality (two devices in a row with light leak across the top and stuck pixels), will have me return the phone...
Next in line is G4 and Note 4 (Exynos, 64 bit), while I am also considering waiting for the Z3+. Here is the deal.
I can get the G4 for about 510 pounds in Carphone warehouse - I loved G3, and I don't think I'll have issues with the G4's 808 either.
BUT
I can also get the Note 4 Exynos version for 370 pounds (I am on a trip to Greece, and I have landed the device new, sealed, at this very tempting price.)
Between these two, and also waiting for the Z3+, which would you recommend? I am leaning more towards the Note 4, due to the price/specs/reviews - I just wonder if that particular Exynos is future proof enough. Anyone with knowledge on the matter, please suggest away. (Also I think the cameras between the G4 and the Note 4 though not on the same level are pretty similar.)
Many thanks
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Please guys, any help will do
Is this HTC Nexus 9 special real or fake? Or, unloading refurbished returns or defective junks or may be even cheaply made different models for Chinese market?
HTC Holiday Special
http://store.htc.com/store?Action=C...104_G - US20%NAM - HTC - PS - Tablet - B&Ps=1
Reading user negative reviews on Amazon HTC Nexus 9; is HTC products really that extremely bad?
Are overheat and screen bleeding and many defective hardware issues still persist and unresolved?
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Google Nexus 9 0P82100-16-BLK 8.9-Inch, 16 GB Flash Memory Tablet (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Google-0P8210...ByStar=one_star&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=1
However, after carefully reading these user reviews, we have a slight notions that may be, just may be, some people (ie, “Family Fun Store”) is sneaking different HTC Nexus 9 models (made for Chinese market) and selling it in Amazon (have Amazon doing the fulfillment) which is very poor in quality control and cheaply and badly made, not intended for American market.
http://www.amazon.com/sp?_encoding=...rderID=&seller=ARKFFGMZRYG2X&tab=&vasStoreID=
That was a legit HTC sale. I think they were just trying to empty the inventory over the holidays. It's not the tablet I was hoping for, but marshmallow made it much better. Many people reported no issues. As I'll be looking to upgrade my N5 in the fall, I'm super concerned about the phone(s) being HTC. Although they have a rep for making good phones, my N9 experience screams a warning to me. There did seem to be an issue with quality control, and some sellers may have picked up "defective" ones to resell.
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Is this HTC Nexus 9 special real or fake? Or, unloading refurbished returns or defective junks or may be even cheaply made different models for Chinese market?
HTC Holiday Special
http://store.htc.com/store?Action=C...104_G - US20%NAM - HTC - PS - Tablet - B&Ps=1
Reading user negative reviews on Amazon HTC Nexus 9; is HTC products really that extremely bad?
Are overheat and screen bleeding and many defective hardware issues still persist and unresolved?
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Google Nexus 9 0P82100-16-BLK 8.9-Inch, 16 GB Flash Memory Tablet (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Google-0P8210...ByStar=one_star&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=1
However, after carefully reading these user reviews, we have a slight notions that may be, just may be, some people (ie, “Family Fun Store”) is sneaking different HTC Nexus 9 models (made for Chinese market) and selling it in Amazon (have Amazon doing the fulfillment) which is very poor in quality control and cheaply and badly made, not intended for American market.
http://www.amazon.com/sp?_encoding=...rderID=&seller=ARKFFGMZRYG2X&tab=&vasStoreID=
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I bought one in late november at that exactly same price from the same HTC store. Mine came with a build date from early november 2015, so I got one with less than a month from being manufactured.
I'm happy with my tablet, it does what I want and have not had any of the early problems. It does get hot in the upper right corner but that's just normal in this tablet... I think that's a processor thing and not necessarily a defect. About the screen bleeding, I have none at all. The only thing I don't like are the buttons, but I solved that with a smart-cover for turning on and off, and the volume buttons are not used that much so it's fine by me.
The thing about this tablet is that it's not worth 399, but 239.40 it is... I don't you can find a better one for that price, and first in line for updates? Don't be scared!.
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I bought one in late november at that exactly same price from the same HTC store. Mine came with a build date from early november 2015, so I got one with less than a month from being manufactured.
I'm happy with my tablet, it does what I want and have not had any of the early problems. It does get hot in the upper right corner but that's just normal in this tablet... I think that's a processor thing and not necessarily a defect. About the screen bleeding, I have none at all. The only thing I don't like are the buttons, but I solved that with a smart-cover for turning on and off, and the volume buttons are not used that much so it's fine by me.
The thing about this tablet is that it's not worth 399, but 239.40 it is... I don't you can find a better one for that price, and first in line for updates? Don't be scared!.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Did you purchase directly from HTC? How is any customer services from HTC? Are you able to get Android updates? When you purchase it, what was the Android version? What is the Android version now?
When you say it gets hot, how hot? Is it too HOT to touch, after how long usage?
So far, are you heavy user, does this device hot up well?
Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Did you purchase directly from HTC? How is any customer services from HTC? Are you able to get Android updates? When you purchase it, what was the Android version? What is the Android version now?
When you say it gets hot, how hot? Is it too HOT to touch, after how long usage?
So far, are you heavy user, does this device hot up well?
Thank you very much.
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-I purchased directly from HTC in a sale, just like the one you found at exactly the same price. I got the White 16GB
-I don't know about customer service... I ordered it and it arrived rather quickly but I've never contacted them after that.
-Of course I get android updates. As soon as I got it it had a couple waiting to be downloaded... I mean, is a nexus!. Anyways, I have a custom rom but I can go back and install whatever I please. That's the beauty of a Nexus device. This device WILL get the next android N so officially you're good to go for at least another year, but being a nexus it will keep getting support from the developers for a couple of years more and that's for sure.
-Recently I reinstalled a rom and while it was installing all my apps the CPU temperature got up to about 75-76 C, which is within the safe limits for the CPU. The thing is that it transmit the heat to the upper right of the screen and it might feel uncomfortable for you because that's pretty hot. On normal use it does not get close to that and it works just fine. I'm not a heavy user, I use it for social media and occasionally to play a game, where it does sometimes get a little bit hot... but as I said, I don't care because I feel like it's normal. But yeah, from time to time it gets hotter that other devices.
Coming from an old Ipad 2, I can say that the nexus 9 battery sucks in comparison. That old ipad was bought in 2011 and it still lasted several days with about 10 hrs of screen on time... this one gets 2-3 days with about 4 hours on screen on time. But again, I don't care, I keep it at home and I just charge it often. That being said, if you want a very good built tablet, even if it hurts to say it (as an android fan), you should get an ipad. But if you can only pay under 300, the nexus 9 is the best you can get for that price.
Edit: I Heard that the pixel C is at 350 right now, so it might be a better choice. Check it out!
Now I am seriously looking at the LG G Pad 8.3 V500.
How is this LG G Pad 8.3 V500 compare to the HTC Nexus 9. The cost difference is around $80 to $100.
Both will be reasonably useful enough for my applications.
My main concern is product quality. Reading all the Amazon feedbacks and comments (I only read the negative 1 or 2 stars) on the HTC, I am greatly concern.
For app developers, would one select either HTC Nexus 9 or LG G Pad 8.3 as their primary hardware testing platform? Thank you for your comments.
I have the release version of the N9. I did the preorder and got it as soon as it was available. I've had it for 18 months. Build wise I think it's fine. I haven't had any issues and I use a $5 case from amazon.
I won't deny that it doesn't do some things that well. My biggest issue is it doesn't play The Simpsons Tapped out once you get a lot of stuff in your city. (I know sad for a 43 Y.O. )
Other than that it's fine. great for a reader, videos, and general web browsing. I do wish it had a Qualcommm chip over the Tegra. My 2013 N7 does things better than the N9 does.
And the N preview is really good on it.
Please confirm this HTC Nexus 9 has NO MicroSD card slot. Correct?
If no MicroSD card slot, this shall not be the tablet product I can use.
It seems like news surrounding this device is really, really slow. What's going on?
I've been a long-time Note user and have recently become disenchanted with the Note line. Although I am an S-Pen addict, I've always been more attracted to phones that have something really unique about them ... hence, my interest in the Phab 2 Pro. I had the LG Optimus 3D and loved the 3D features and screen, and the raw power of the phone, but the trend died out and LG stopped updating it.
Anyway, I'm not just interested in the Phab 2 Pro, I'm totally obsessed with it. Are there any other people out there who are as excited about this phone as I am?
I'm not a developer, so I'm going at this phone from a pure consumer vantage point. But I want to drum up some excitement or something ...
So what is your level of interest? Curious? Planning on developing for it? Planning on waiting in line on Day One?
I plan to be FIRST in line on Day One.
You aren't the only one. I check Google everyday...like everyday twice a day..I can't wait I've already set the money aside for it lol I want it so bad I wanted to pre-order it on August 1 just so as soon as bestbuy opens I can just walk in and grab it. Like best buy opens at 10 I'm trying to have it and be in my car by 10:10 lol
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I'm going to get one Launch day! I am amazed, very little news on this device! I too have been trawling for updates, and not much to be found!
Definitely can't wait been interested in this phone since I heard the announcement, will be putting down my nexus 6 but will still be used for VR fun. I'm also interested in Project Ara from Google but not sure if AR will be part of modular phones. My main reason for getting this phone is a bigger screen than my nexus 6 (I'm a gamer) and AR obviously. On a side note Intel is coming out with a VR & AR combo headset next year no smartphone or PC required. You can also use your naked hands to interact in the VR world.
I will am also be coming from a Nexus 6 once the Phab 2 Pro comes out. Sure would be nice for a definitive release date to be set though.
Announcement will be very soon I'm assuming, here's a video posted today, it's from a Greek website I had to use Google Translate
Translated site - http://goo.gl/SuWcR3
Original site - http://goo.gl/ybYYyi
Note 4, here. I'm anxiously awaiting this, LG V20, and to see any other announcements. I WANT this size with the high resolution. Every other huge phone has been low end garbage. I'm a huge guy, I like the size. The camera/Tango setup looks nice, too. I can actually use it
I am also checking everyday. Do you have any idea if it will be released in UK or Ireland ?
Bad news - Delays!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leno...cial-Project-Tango-phone-gets-delayed_id85312
I would be SUPER excited if I had even a bit of hope that Verizon will carry this phone. I doubt it, and I'm stuck in a rural area with only VZW or USCellular as my options. I had a Nexus 6, bought a used 6P (love it!) on Swappa, and I'm extremely disappointed that the next "large" Nexus or Pixel is only 5.5"! Ugh. Maybe the V20 once it's rooted...
I'm definitely getting this phone when it eventually goes on sale. The best source of information I've been able to find for updates about the phone is twitter. From everything I've read so far, it may be out by late October or sometime in November. #Phab2Pro #WaitingNeverStops
This official looking marketing video would seem to confirm a November 2016 release.
Which marketing video would that be? I have seen quite a few, though none that hint at a date.
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Which marketing video would that be? I have seen quite a few, though none that hint at a date.
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The video linked in my prior post. At the end it flashes very quickly "Available November 2016".
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The video linked in my prior post. At the end it flashes very quickly "Available November 2016".
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Ah. uMatrix was hiding the video from me.
Clay Bavor, the head of Google's VR confirmed that the Phab 2 Pro is coming in November.
https://www.cnet.com/news/google-tango-lenovo-phab-2-pro-november/
I'll be honest, it's pretty disappointing to see that so many corners were cut on the supposed flagship Google "Tango" device.
Snapdragon 652 - This processor is on par with last gen technology. It's not bad, but it's not exactly great either. That being said, don't expect it to match the iPhone 7, LG V20, or Note 7 in terms of performance.
Micro USB - Not sure what they were thinking here either. Most if not all new devices are now USB-C, yet here is a device that's implementing a last gen hardware feature. They really couldn't afford to increase the price by a couple dollars to implement a USB-C port?
LCD Screen - And the biggest disappointment of all is the lack of an AMOLED display. Nothing says "cheap Chinese phone" more than the lack of an AMOLED, which is extremely sad given that even the low end Galaxy and LG devices now sport AMOLED screens. (Hell, even Pixel has an AMOLED.)
I don't mind compromising on the first two points, but the LCD screen was a terrible decision, especially for a device labeled as "professional".
As much as I'd love to support Tango, I'm afraid this device simply cannot compete with the current flagship offerings. The gimmick is also doesn't carry enough weight to buy into this brand only to suffer with a sub-par display and Lenovo's questionable update practice.
I really hope Tango succeeds so that something more premium is made, but thus far it's looking pretty bleak.
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I'll be honest, it's pretty disappointing to see that so many corners were cut on the supposed flagship Google "Tango" device.
Snapdragon 652 - This processor is on par with last gen technology. It's not bad, but it's not exactly great either. That being said, don't expect it to match the iPhone 7, LG V20, or Note 7 in terms of performance.
Micro USB - Not sure what they were thinking here either. Most if not all new devices are now USB-C, yet here is a device that's implementing a last gen hardware feature. They really couldn't afford to increase the price by a couple dollars to implement a USB-C port?
LCD Screen - And the biggest disappointment of all is the lack of an AMOLED display. Nothing says "cheap Chinese phone" more than the lack of an AMOLED, which is extremely sad given that even the low end Galaxy and LG devices now sport AMOLED screens. (Hell, even Pixel has an AMOLED.)
I don't mind compromising on the first two points, but the LCD screen was a terrible decision, especially for a device labeled as "professional".
As much as I'd love to support Tango, I'm afraid this device simply cannot compete with the current flagship offerings. The gimmick is also doesn't carry enough weight to buy into this brand only to suffer with a sub-par display and Lenovo's questionable update practice.
I really hope Tango succeeds so that something more premium is made, but thus far it's looking pretty bleak.
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I agree that the micro-usb is outdated. But, at least i'm still able to use all my old charging cables.
Anyhow, I just received the Phab2 (base), and while this model has a different screen supposedly, it is very clear and bright. moreso than i was expecting. if the low end version is this good, the pro must be pretty swell.
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I agree that the micro-usb is outdated. But, at least i'm still able to use all my old charging cables.
Anyhow, I just received the Phab2 (base), and while this model has a different screen supposedly, it is very clear and bright. moreso than i was expecting. if the low end version is this good, the pro must be pretty swell.
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So where are you using this phone and on what service? I'm interested in the phab 2 pro but have never used a phone not supported by any carriers and they will never support a larger than 6 inch phone. It seems that this should work for at&t but I'm a little surprised people don't talk about the lack of carrier support a little more. I wonder if that is why it got delayed. Lowes and Best Buy have to figure out how to sell unsupported phones to people who have never bought one.
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So where are you using this phone and on what service? I'm interested in the phab 2 pro but have never used a phone not supported by any carriers and they will never support a larger than 6 inch phone. It seems that this should work for at&t but I'm a little surprised people don't talk about the lack of carrier support a little more. I wonder if that is why it got delayed. Lowes and Best Buy have to figure out how to sell unsupported phones to people who have never bought one.
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as of now, i switched from a t-mobile(metro pcs) phone to this and am on 4g only in the US, Florida specifically. I will hopefully be going to at&t next week, assuming i have time. regardless, 4g has been enough for the time being, but i don't like paying for LTE and not getting it.
my guess would be that upon release, all models will become either an AT&T exclusive or at least be advertised by AT&T, but i still can't even confirm the LTE bands this phone uses. Lenovo tech support says 1900, 1700 and 700, but he had googled it, as they don't have spec data yet, apparently.
I've seen a few posts and comments mention this being the "10th Anniversary" phone and just wanted to point out that's not the case. While it's the 10th Galaxy S phone, it's only the 9th Anniversary as the original Galaxy S was released in 2010.
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I've seen a few posts and comments mention this being the "10th Anniversary" phone and just wanted to point out that's not the case. While it's the 10th Galaxy S phone, it's only the 9th Anniversary as the original Galaxy S was released in 2010.
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So they are saving the New Infinity all-screen for the actual 10th. Makes sense!
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So they are saving the New Infinity all-screen for the actual 10th. Makes sense!
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"New Samsung Galaxy SX 10th Anniversary Edition! Nothing but Infinity touch screens all around: front, back, and sides!"
Imagine trying to manipulate that in your hands. Now imagine Bixby being touchscreen sensitive on all sides.
But S10 is tenth model so it is Anniversary model.
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But S10 is tenth model so it is Anniversary model.
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..... But not the 10th Anniversary model. That's what I'm saying. The iPhone X was the 11th main iPhone (released 10 years after the original iPhone).
why would anyone care about this?
I know it's nit-picking but it is still a bit of a pet peeve of mine. If you don't like that I have an opinion, move on.
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why would anyone care about this?
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ROFL... made my day