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Galaxy S7

Fernandez21 said:
I hear ya, I swore off Samsung too after my experience with the Note 3, but there was enough that intrigued me that when the came out with Lollipop for the Note 4 I picked one up and they have been getting better ever since.

I think the criticism they got for the S5 really lit a fire under them and have gotten much better since then.
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That sounds promising. However, it seems like their monthly security updates aren't exactly monthly. Have they been skipping some of those? I could live with the larger updates getting delayed a bit as long as the security updates get delivered on time.
 
Surf Donkey said:
Perhaps toned down (haven't been on Touchwiz since the Note 2) but still pretty funky. At least there seem to be skins to deal with it:

http://www.xda-developers.com/this-is-the-new-touchwiz-on-the-galaxy-s7edge-gallery/
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Sigh... more white
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jamezr said:
It's here! A few pics while i get my apps installed. The S7 Edge makes my Note 5 look huge.....
I don't like how flimsy the SD Card SIM card tray is. It took me 3 trys to get both in the phone correctly.
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Stunning! I can't wait to see a slightly larger with 5.7 or more display and the stylus.
 
Ok owners and congrats, you know what I'd like you to check please.

Change the screen mode to basic and then run subway surfers game as an easy and quick test. Does the display go back to adaptive mode?
 
Quick question for anyone with a edge - do you get used to the reflection around the edge of the phone - before the side bends? does the image ever not feel straight due to the edge screen?
 
Quicklite said:
Quick question for anyone with a edge - do you get used to the reflection around the edge of the phone - before the side bends? does the image ever not feel straight due to the edge screen?
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There is a little reflection from the curved screen. It doesn't bother me. I think after using it a little one would get used to it.
 
jamezr said:
There is a little reflection from the curved screen. It doesn't bother me. I think after using it a little one would get used to it.
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Awesome - also the edge screen - its not slippery is it? e.g. if you swipe from right side - have you ever nearly dropped it? :) thanks
 
Quicklite said:
Awesome - also the edge screen - its not slippery is it? e.g. if you swipe from right side - have you ever nearly dropped it? :) thanks
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They have a coating ont he outside of the phone that makes it not feel slippery. Personally i don't use the edge features. But I did try it for you....and i didn't drop it! :) The S7 edge is a little more narrow than last year so it is easier to hold in the hand.
 
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jamezr said:
They have a coating ont he outside of the phone that makes it not feel slippery. Personally i don't use the edge features. But I did try it for you....and i didn't drop it! :) The S7 edge is a little more narrow than last year so it is easier to hold in the hand.
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Awesome - will pop by the shop and try it. 3600 battery seems all I need - good upgrade from S5 plus (basically Note 4).
 
You folks on JOD, do you guys bother with cases and screen protectors?

I guess to avoid the risk of damage charges when you exchange? Do you guys buy insurance, too?
 
Jamerz, any unwanted palm presses during extensive one handed use? I tried a lot while at the store but you can obviously do more real world testing.

How's finger print speed?

Is tw still constantly alerting you about the app optimizations? I've already read the volume warning is still there. Anyway to turn off warnings and tips?

Can you get rid of the Samsung quick search thing from the notification pull down like you could from T-Mobile galaxy phones last year?

How is the speaker? Louder than last generation's would you say?

Thanks and congrats.

Super fast roll out by T-Mobile. Amazing.

Edit: I see others are getting theirs, too. Chime in!
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Roadstar said:
That sounds promising. However, it seems like their monthly security updates aren't exactly monthly. Have they been skipping some of those? I could live with the larger updates getting delayed a bit as long as the security updates get delivered on time.
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Samsung pushed out the February update a few days ago. Whether your carrier gets it or not is a different story.

Luckily if you don't install any unknown sources or apps, and use only the play store, and don't click on links from strange texts, then your phone will be fine. In most cases, it really requires human consent for malware and such to wreak havoc on your phone.

Having said that, everyone involved (Google, OEMs, and carriers) should do their best at rolling out these updates.
 
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epicrayban said:
Jamerz, any unwanted palm presses during extensive one handed use? I tried a lot while at the store but you can obviously do more real world testing.

How's finger print speed?

Is tw still constantly alerting you about the app optimizations? I've already read the volume warning is still there. Anyway to turn off warnings and tips?

Can you get rid of the Samsung quick search thing from the notification pull down like you could from T-Mobile galaxy phones last year?

How is the speaker? Louder than last generation's would you say?

Thanks and congrats.

Super fast roll out by T-Mobile. Amazing.

Edit: I see others are getting theirs, too. Chime in!
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Samsung pushed out the February update a few days ago. Whether your carrier gets it or not is a different story.

Luckily if you don't install any unknown sources or apps, and use only the play store, and don't click on links from strange texts, then your phone will be fine. In most cases, it really requires human consent for malware and such to wreak havoc on your phone.

Having said that, everyone involved (Google, OEMs, and carriers) should do their best at rolling out these updates.
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So far no false palm touches. Tested one hand use and it's pretty decent. The speaker is about the same as my Note 5. My biggest gripe with the s6 edge was false touches from the edges of the curved glass. So far I haven't had any! The phone is so nice in the hand no sharp edges.
 
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epicrayban said:
You folks on JOD, do you guys bother with cases and screen protectors?

I guess to avoid the risk of damage charges when you exchange? Do you guys buy insurance, too?
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If I recall correctly, I was only asked about water and screen damage.

I have a case for my Note 5 but only use it when I'm going to be extremely active.
 
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jamezr said:
So far no false palm touches. Tested one hand use and it's pretty decent. The speaker is about the same as my Note 5. My biggest gripe with the s6 edge was false touches from the edges of the curved glass. So far I haven't had any! The phone is so nice in the hand no sharp edges.
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Part of the appeal of the HTC is the speakers - but I guess long as S7 has okay speaker, a bluetooth speaker paired up can always help e.g. boombox is better anyway.
 
epicrayban said:
Jamerz, any unwanted palm presses during extensive one handed use? I tried a lot while at the store but you can obviously do more real world testing.

How's finger print speed?

Is tw still constantly alerting you about the app optimizations? I've already read the volume warning is still there. Anyway to turn off warnings and tips?

Can you get rid of the Samsung quick search thing from the notification pull down like you could from T-Mobile galaxy phones last year?

How is the speaker? Louder than last generation's would you say?

Thanks and congrats.

Super fast roll out by T-Mobile. Amazing.

Edit: I see others are getting theirs, too. Chime in!
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Samsung pushed out the February update a few days ago. Whether your carrier gets it or not is a different story.

Luckily if you don't install any unknown sources or apps, and use only the play store, and don't click on links from strange texts, then your phone will be fine. In most cases, it really requires human consent for malware and such to wreak havoc on your phone.

Having said that, everyone involved (Google, OEMs, and carriers) should do their best at rolling out these updates.
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Yep, they removed it from default. Quick connect is on though. No carrier update available as of now. Speaker I cannot compare to S6 Edge since I don't have it, but I can compare to the Note 5 a little later on. FP scanner is a little faster, but not by a ton. It's like the iPhone 5S to 6 pretty much. I wouldn't expect a 6 to 6S leap. Plus, FP scanners need to be like Nexus Imprint, once you touch it, you get it to work rather than just have it tapped to turn on the screen.
 
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nviz22 said:
Yep, they removed it from default. Quick connect is on though. No carrier update available as of now. Speaker I cannot compare to S6 Edge since I don't have it, but I can compare to the Note 5 a little later on. FP scanner is a little faster, but not by a ton. It's like the iPhone 5S to 6 pretty much. I wouldn't expect a 6 to 6S leap. Plus, FP scanners need to be like Nexus Imprint, once you touch it, you get it to work rather than just have it tapped to turn on the screen.
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Okay - so still lagging behind 6S (6S is insane though).
 
metzy25 said:
Beautiful, how do you like the silver?
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Huge FP magnet, but it looks amazing. I need my case to come in on wednesday because I cannot have that much FPs lol.
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Quicklite said:
Okay - so still lagging behind 6S (6S is insane though).
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Yep, by a little bit. But the difference isn't noticeable enough to make it an issue. But I am not doing a real time test since I have no patience to measure in milliseconds lol.
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LIVEFRMNYC said:
Just got mines. The weight and feel of it is perfect. I'm surprised how bright the screen gets. Gonna fully charge it then set it up.
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Takes a little bit to set up too. I set up my stuff while on charge so I can get to work once it hits 100% any second now. Currently, I have Always On Display set up. It's decent, but needs to have more expanded information. The Edge panels are actually useful and not gimmicky. I haven't played around with the camera much.
 
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