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Samsung galaxy S23 and S23 ultra
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Google Messages. I love their spam blocking and I can message from my PC and Chromebook
Finally got around to hooking up Android Auto in my car today.
I was surprised that I got the CoolWalk update right off the bat. I have read that with the staggered rollout, some people still having gotten it. I guess since I still haven't gotten the April update yet, at least I got something.
Also I have read that some people using wireless AA still had to initially use the cable to get it hooked up wired first before they could do wireless. I didn't have to do that, I was able to hook it up to wireless without any issues without having to use a cable first.
So far so good with the phone. I do need to get a watch though to replace my Apple Watch. I will probably get the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, but I still want to give the phone until the end of my return period to make sure I am going to keep it before investing in another watch.
I was surprised that I got the CoolWalk update right off the bat. I have read that with the staggered rollout, some people still having gotten it. I guess since I still haven't gotten the April update yet, at least I got something.
Also I have read that some people using wireless AA still had to initially use the cable to get it hooked up wired first before they could do wireless. I didn't have to do that, I was able to hook it up to wireless without any issues without having to use a cable first.
So far so good with the phone. I do need to get a watch though to replace my Apple Watch. I will probably get the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, but I still want to give the phone until the end of my return period to make sure I am going to keep it before investing in another watch.
That should have most likely been the app set by default when you got the phone.
I probably changed it when I got the phone. I am still using my S22 ultra. My S23 ultra should be shipped to Best Buy on friday, if it's on schedule.
SMS - Stock Samsung App - But then I only send like 5 a year, rest are received msg's for OTP codes etc
Thailand - Line
Rest of the world - Whatsapp (Mainly - UK, AUS, Malaysia, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland etc)
Imessages - 0
Work - MSTeams
Textra for SMS & WhatsApp for anything else...
iMessage obviously on my Mac stuff (MBA, Mac Mini & iPad); although I've got WhatsApp Desktop on both my Macs also
Keep in mind as you’re looking at these photos that I had my 14 Pro Max camera settings set to Styles: Warm
I only just checked that. I can’t remember why I chose Warm ages ago. It may have been to reduce an “ashy” look to medium skin tones. But if I were using the standard setting the colors probably would be closer between the two cameras.
iPhone 14 Pro Max digital zoom of bird:
S23 Ultra 10 x zoom:
iPhone 14 Pro Max Cherry Blossom:
S23 Ultra Cherry Blossom
iPhone 14 Pro Max:
S23 Ultra:
I noticed occasionally the S23 struggled to get the most pleasing focus, choosing to instead focus on less striking elements of the subject as seen in the wider view of the cherry tree.
I only just checked that. I can’t remember why I chose Warm ages ago. It may have been to reduce an “ashy” look to medium skin tones. But if I were using the standard setting the colors probably would be closer between the two cameras.
iPhone 14 Pro Max digital zoom of bird:
S23 Ultra 10 x zoom:
iPhone 14 Pro Max Cherry Blossom:
S23 Ultra Cherry Blossom
iPhone 14 Pro Max:
S23 Ultra:
I noticed occasionally the S23 struggled to get the most pleasing focus, choosing to instead focus on less striking elements of the subject as seen in the wider view of the cherry tree.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
S23 Ultra:
iPhone 14 Pro Max:
S23 Ultra:
S23 Ultra:
iPhone 14 Pro Max:
S23 Ultra:
Just got the April security patch this morning on unlocked on verizon S23U
I looked this morning after reading your post and surprise! - I finally got it - Mint Mobile on TMo network - unlocked.
AT&T here, too. Downloading now. I don’t have it auto updating so if it was there this morning I simply didn’t look.
Anyone set up "Google One" on their new Sammy? Any thoughts or opinions on it?
I got a code for a free trial from Best Buy for buying the phone.
I got a code for a free trial from Best Buy for buying the phone.
Can't tell yet - too soon.
First impression I am not seeing anything.
Had 9H 52M SOT yesterday after the update and currently have 1H 16m SOT with 90% left.
S23U - 512GB / 12GB - Unlocked on Mint Mobile
I have Google One subscription, but I’m currently using it under a family plan… one of my family members prefer using Google Photos.
But I don’t have any problems with it… and Google is giving their object eraser feature to Google One subscribers.
Have Google One but it is more of an extra. I have the min plan.
I don't use the backup nor the VPN.
Backup, email, VPN I have other options.
