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Does Bixby actually talk or is it just on screen text? I feel if Bixby does talk it (he?) should have a British Accent that is not able to be changed.
God I hate that ugly AT&T branded box. I hope they don't since they didn't for the S7.
Thanks. I think a camera button would be more useful.
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They have them in my local currys.
I loved that video! did you see the puff of smoke over the Note 7 box show up when he mentioned the past battery issues?
I loved that video! did you see the puff of smoke over the Note 7 box show up when he mentioned the past battery issues?
I saw that, wondered how many people did - nobody was talking about it in the comments
Right so we just have to see. That box is so horrible.
My sentiments also...the S9 will be more interesting, provided Samsung went back to a shorter display. (This new one is too long IMO.)
I loved that video! did you see the puff of smoke over the Note 7 box show up when he mentioned the past battery issues?
We're those really the 1st party Samsung cases he showed? That's gotta be a joke right?
But that would be removing functionality. The taller display gives more room for displaying text and to display multiple apps at same time. This aspect ratio is perfect for a phone.
Just listened to the Android Central podcast covering the S8 event. Overall, while they said the phone is a pretty remarkable piece of tech and looks to be a terrific phone, they were not kind in regards to a few keys specifics--the fingerprint sensor, Bixby, and DeX.
The criticisms of the FP sensor were nothing new and don't need further rehashing--it wasn't liked by anyone.
Bixby was also considered another typical Samsung move of trying to replicate something Google already provides. What I wasn't entirely aware of was that its integration is pretty limited--something like 12 apps from Samsung or their partners (they mentioned CNN, Flipboard, a couple others)--and only for Korea and the US. Final judgement would obviously be reserved for later after some real world usage but they weren't optimistic based on what they saw so far or were told.
Now, save for a little love from Mr. Mobile, they tore DeX apart. First, what wasn't explained very clearly in the demos was that DeX compatible apps are quite limited---similar to Bixby, only Samsung apps and a few partners (i.e. MS Office apps) will offer the unique 'desktop' experience. When pressed, Samsung wouldn't go into any detail about using other apps and that basically, these other apps will likely provide a phone size window experience mimicing exactly what you'd get on your phone. And second, nobody could see a use case that would applicable or useful to any but very niche circumstances--i.e. why would you drag along the DeX, a keyboard, a mouse, and HDMI cable they will pretty much limit you to use on a large screen TV vs. a laptop which will offer great functionality, take up less or equal space in your bag, and can be used anywhere. DeX would only be useful if it was ubiquitous--anywhere you go you'd be able to drop your phone in a dock that was already there and everywhere you went---and that's not going to happen. Nobody saw anything compelling with this implementation vs. the number of other attempts already done in the past.
Anyways, was an interesting listen and unlike some of the Apple focused podcasts I listen to, was nice to hear 'Android fans' offer honest and quite pointed criticism instead of an hour of dancing around potentional shortcomings, or ignoring them completely to just fawn over the new device. And again, it wasn't an hour of bashing the S8---quite the opposite as they all said it looks like amazing hardware and overall, a terrifc phone.
The criticisms of the FP sensor were nothing new and don't need further rehashing--it wasn't liked by anyone.
Bixby was also considered another typical Samsung move of trying to replicate something Google already provides. What I wasn't entirely aware of was that its integration is pretty limited--something like 12 apps from Samsung or their partners (they mentioned CNN, Flipboard, a couple others)--and only for Korea and the US. Final judgement would obviously be reserved for later after some real world usage but they weren't optimistic based on what they saw so far or were told.
Now, save for a little love from Mr. Mobile, they tore DeX apart. First, what wasn't explained very clearly in the demos was that DeX compatible apps are quite limited---similar to Bixby, only Samsung apps and a few partners (i.e. MS Office apps) will offer the unique 'desktop' experience. When pressed, Samsung wouldn't go into any detail about using other apps and that basically, these other apps will likely provide a phone size window experience mimicing exactly what you'd get on your phone. And second, nobody could see a use case that would applicable or useful to any but very niche circumstances--i.e. why would you drag along the DeX, a keyboard, a mouse, and HDMI cable they will pretty much limit you to use on a large screen TV vs. a laptop which will offer great functionality, take up less or equal space in your bag, and can be used anywhere. DeX would only be useful if it was ubiquitous--anywhere you go you'd be able to drop your phone in a dock that was already there and everywhere you went---and that's not going to happen. Nobody saw anything compelling with this implementation vs. the number of other attempts already done in the past.
Anyways, was an interesting listen and unlike some of the Apple focused podcasts I listen to, was nice to hear 'Android fans' offer honest and quite pointed criticism instead of an hour of dancing around potentional shortcomings, or ignoring them completely to just fawn over the new device. And again, it wasn't an hour of bashing the S8---quite the opposite as they all said it looks like amazing hardware and overall, a terrifc phone.
For those with Sams Club....pretty nice deal for the preorder:
http://bgr.com/2017/04/06/sams-club-galaxy-s8-preorder-deal/
http://bgr.com/2017/04/06/sams-club-galaxy-s8-preorder-deal/
Yeah, cases don't seem to be their forte. And holy ****, they're still making the keyboard cover?
I think they are real. I've seen them somewhere else too, but maybe it was an April 1 thing? I need to do some research...
EDIT: nevermind, someone above beat me to it
I disagree, but if Samsung won't return to a less taller display for the S9, I will just simply remove it from my list of potential phones.
As I said before, one-handed useability ranks in the first or second spot of my must-haves with my phone. I will not sacrifice that.
I agree about the FPS location. You can tell it was an afterthought..... they really wanted the under screen one but ran out of time. Should be on the Note 8 though.
I wish Samsung would let us delete all duplicate apps.
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I was scrolling that page wondering what the joke was.
Then I saw this...
That really is some monumental level of weird.
Seriously, how is that a case? Is it two plastic bits on the top and bottom?
I agree with the dex criticism. I don't really understand the benefit. It requires more hardware to really use it and then on top of that the functionality seems limited.
Some have posted about airports and/or libraries as a potential benefit but again I don't see it. What if these stations are all full when you're there? You then have to wait to use these docking stations vs just using your own laptop. And then there's a security aspect as well if using your own laptop in front of you vs being at a open location with a big monitor showing your content.
I thought I saw a patent showing a phone being placed inside a laptop. I guess I could see that as a feature but again you don't want to lose any abilities from your phone while it's being docked.