I think it's mainly due to the 18.5:9 aspect ratio more than anything. There's just about the exact same screen area on the regular S8 as a 16:9 5.5" 7 Plus, but the Plus is easier to type on because of the width the different aspect ratio gives you.
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I think it's mainly due to the 18.5:9 aspect ratio more than anything. There's just about the exact same screen area on the regular S8 as a 16:9 5.5" 7 Plus, but the Plus is easier to type on because of the width the different aspect ratio gives you.
I did not like typing on the S8 when I tried it out. Compared to my 7 Plus the screen is way too narrow. The S8 Plus on the other hand is fine.
The 7+ width is only 0.2in more than s8. It is not that much. Maybe the s8 0.4in taller screen created the illusion that it is narrower than it is.
Its only 0.2in but you can definitely feel it when typing. As for the illusion I think it does make it seem narrower. I remember feeling the iPhone 5 was narrower than the 4S due to screen being taller.
Does anyone know what I'd miss out on by buying an international version of the S8+ to use on T-Mobile? I seem to recall Samsung pay may not work, VoLTE may not work, and WiFi calling may not work. The only one that would bother me is VoLTE but I recall this one may have been available on the S7 international version on T-Mobile.
Not that I want to spend $900 on another phone after having just lost one, but let's just say I have an awesome wife.
XDA eventually got VoLTE and Wifi calling working on the international S7. I assume they'll be able to figure out how to do it on the S8 as well.
Returned my S8 but I can't figure out if it was the width relative to the 7+ or the keyboard itself (Gboard vs stock iOS) that was driving me crazy with typing.
Also an interesting observation. I have large hands, relatively little difficulty one handing the 7+. When trying to one hand the S8, it's narrowness sometimes required my cramping my fingers more which was somewhat uncomfortable.
Do you have Edge lighting on or off? I noticed when I turned the Edge lighting on, the text bubbles started appearing then when I turned it off they no longer popped up.
Do you mean an international version or an unlocked US version as one (ie US) is likely to be less problematic as I suspect Samsung Pay will work out of the box and better compatibility possible with US carriersDoes anyone know what I'd miss out on by buying an international version of the S8+ to use on T-Mobile? I seem to recall Samsung pay may not work, VoLTE may not work, and WiFi calling may not work. The only one that would bother me is VoLTE but I recall this one may have been available on the S7 international version on T-Mobile.
Not that I want to spend $900 on another phone after having just lost one, but let's just say I have an awesome wife.
I have the international version which is Dual Sim (Duos) so there is some gains
and I suspect XDA will sus how to get around CSC codes on Samsung pay and other issues for US users
So for those of you who have Google Play Music streaming accounts but hate the interface of Google Music for your library, I discovered that Music Mate is now on the Play Store again. It basically let's you save your library for offline listening using Samsung Music or other music players.
I haven't decided if I really want to manage two music players or not. I thought about maybe using Google Play to discover new music (and gladly pay the fee) and then just download everything using music mate. Google Play's interface isn't THAT bad but it does involve a lot of clicks just to get to your library (specifically when you want to play a certain album).
I haven't decided if I really want to manage two music players or not. I thought about maybe using Google Play to discover new music (and gladly pay the fee) and then just download everything using music mate. Google Play's interface isn't THAT bad but it does involve a lot of clicks just to get to your library (specifically when you want to play a certain album).
Do you mean an international version or an unlocked US version as one (ie US) is likely to be less problematic as I suspect Samsung Pay will work out of the box and better compatibility possible with US carriers
I have the international version which is Dual Sim (Duos) so there is some gains
International version to get the exynos processor. I'm fine without Samsung Pay. I might miss VoLTE though.
How do you save credit cards on Samsung web app like safari does?
When buying online through the Samsung internet app.
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When buying online through the Samsung internet app.
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I think it's in the browser settings and then auto fill.
Edit: Also, not to continue to be controversial, I think I like Samsung's browser more than Chrome. Still not liking their keyboard any time I try it.
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I agree. The Samsung browser blows away chrome in my humble opinion.
Umm.. I wouldn't go as far as to say it blows Chrome away.
What sets Samsung Browser apart is that they borrow what makes iOS Safari great which is ad blocking. And I'd go as far as to say adding bookmarks to quick access is iOS-like.
I still use Chrome sometimes though.. due to their syncing across multiple devices.
I think the Samsung Pay issue will be resolved I already posted a supposed solution done by someone already and have a query in with tech support myself having got it working already I want to add a card from another country
Hey y'all,
So I sold my MacBook...and bought a Galaxy S8. I absolutely love smartphones and have owned all iPhone since the 4s. I have the 7 Plus now, and I really wanted an S8 to use for fun.
I used an S7 Edge for a couple of weeks last summer and while I was amazed by the display quality and parts of the design, it was my first exposure to Android. There were parts I liked and parts I didn't like.
But this phone, oh boy. It feels like I'm holding the future in my hands. Its different than the S7 Edge in all of the right ways. It's NUTS! The display is just crazy. I'm kind of a pixel junkie and I've just never seen anything like this AMOLED panel. The best, hands down. Now is it THAT much better than the 7 Plus (most color accurate mobile display ever tested)? I don't think so. But it's sure amazing at times. Using the S8 tonight was unreal as you really get to see the true blacks and amazing color. I watched a 4K HDR trailer and was just flabbergasted!
Anyways, I may switch my SIM card in the S8 and see how it goes week to week. Right now my daily driver is the 7 Plus, but man does Apple have a fight on their hands. The Galaxy S8 is by far the most amazing smartphone money can by, but I'm still excited to seen what Apple does with the 8 because there's no denying the speed and fluidity of iOS in my opinion. If only the Galaxy S8 ran iOS 10 paired with the A10 chip and 3GB's of ram! That would be my dream phone right there y'all.
So I sold my MacBook...and bought a Galaxy S8. I absolutely love smartphones and have owned all iPhone since the 4s. I have the 7 Plus now, and I really wanted an S8 to use for fun.
I used an S7 Edge for a couple of weeks last summer and while I was amazed by the display quality and parts of the design, it was my first exposure to Android. There were parts I liked and parts I didn't like.
But this phone, oh boy. It feels like I'm holding the future in my hands. Its different than the S7 Edge in all of the right ways. It's NUTS! The display is just crazy. I'm kind of a pixel junkie and I've just never seen anything like this AMOLED panel. The best, hands down. Now is it THAT much better than the 7 Plus (most color accurate mobile display ever tested)? I don't think so. But it's sure amazing at times. Using the S8 tonight was unreal as you really get to see the true blacks and amazing color. I watched a 4K HDR trailer and was just flabbergasted!
Anyways, I may switch my SIM card in the S8 and see how it goes week to week. Right now my daily driver is the 7 Plus, but man does Apple have a fight on their hands. The Galaxy S8 is by far the most amazing smartphone money can by, but I'm still excited to seen what Apple does with the 8 because there's no denying the speed and fluidity of iOS in my opinion. If only the Galaxy S8 ran iOS 10 paired with the A10 chip and 3GB's of ram! That would be my dream phone right there y'all.
That is what keeps me in the Apple ecosystem, the fluid integration of all my devices. I even set-up my work iMac desktop to answer calls that come through my phone and to use wifi calling as well as reply to texts even from Android phones. All my idevices are integrated together. That is the main reason I stay with Apple. Otherwise, I would have left a while back.
I am with you as that is my favorite thing about Apple yet I felt I was compromising my phone experience and wanted to try something new after all these years.
I've dabbled in Android before but nothing ever kept me there and I went back to Apple almost instantly. I am not being consumed by hype, swayed by advertising, or blinded by a screen but this device is one of the best phones i have ever used with minimal cons about it.
I am blown away by little things I find daily about it, the way it presents certain things versus how Apple does it, and the flexibility it offers.
I am hoping Apple blows me away and brings something to table to at least be comparable but time will tell.
Pushbullet, yeppy (i think it's called), airdroid, mighty text, pulse...there are several options.
http://www.greenbot.com/article/2102552/android/4-android-apps-that-put-sms-on-your-desktop.html
-just installed and setup pulse. This seems like the best alternative I have seen. The only downside would be the need to use a web browser on an iPad. Beyond that, it looks and works great.
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Can you give some examples of this? I'm just genuinely interested/curious.
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There are options for sure, but Apple's solution requires no downloading of anything and minimal to no set up.
Its jut easier overall.
Quick question. I purchased the S8+ from my local carrier on April 27th. It wasn't a pre-order. Do I have the ability to sign up for any Samsung promotions like free VR or anything like that? They have a new promo going on now and I'm feeling kind of screwed on the promotion side.