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Here some comparison shots between my S8, iPhone 7 Plus, and S7. I think the screen ratio on the S8 should be the new standard, in the hand it feels much nicer, but for the most part you get more onscreen than even with the larger iPhone.
When it comes to web pages, you get more onscreen and have less scrolling, even when compare with the plus. When watching standard 16x9 video, you basically get the same size video as the S7, so the plus gives a better viewing experience. However when watching extended wide screen video (like what's normally used in movies) you actually get a larger viewing with the S8.
Basically anything optimized for the wider screen you get more screen, but anything not optimized you still get the same viewing space as you did on the S7. I really wish they could've gotten rid of the top and bottom bezels, as that would've kept the phone the same size as the S7.
When it comes to web pages, you get more onscreen and have less scrolling, even when compare with the plus. When watching standard 16x9 video, you basically get the same size video as the S7, so the plus gives a better viewing experience. However when watching extended wide screen video (like what's normally used in movies) you actually get a larger viewing with the S8.
Basically anything optimized for the wider screen you get more screen, but anything not optimized you still get the same viewing space as you did on the S7. I really wish they could've gotten rid of the top and bottom bezels, as that would've kept the phone the same size as the S7.
Here some comparison shots between my S8, iPhone 7 Plus, and S7. I think the screen ratio on the S8 should be the new standard, in the hand it feels much nicer, but for the most part you get more onscreen than even with the larger iPhone.
When it comes to web pages, you get more onscreen and have less scrolling, even when compare with the plus. When watching standard 16x9 video, you basically get the same size video as the S7, so the plus gives a better viewing experience. However when watching extended wide screen video (like what's normally used in movies) you actually get a larger viewing with the S8.
Basically anything optimized for the wider screen you get more screen, but anything not optimized you still get the same viewing space as you did on the S7. I really wish they could've gotten rid of the top and bottom bezels, as that would've kept the phone the same size as the S7.
nice comparasions!
Are you using your S8 in Basic screen modus or another one?
@Fernandez21 eek is nightshift mode turned on with your iPhone. The white balance looks well and truly off. My iPhone 7's whites are white even compared to my androids. If yours didn't have nightshift mode on, I probably would have exchanged the phone by now myself as I couldn't put up with that personally.
I use photo mode, but night shift is on all phones. Main reason for the comparison how much viewable screen space you get on each device, not quality.
It's surprising how quick you adapt. I finally gave the Mrs the S8 and took back the S7 to config as a joint spare. I was all over the place trying to unlock with rear sensor swiping to get to apps with the S7 LOL and had only been using the S8+ for a few weeks. Similarly the Mrs was off and running with almost no questions on the S8 and easily adjusted her biggest complaint was the case I had given her and the wallpaper 
it's built in to the stock launcher on the S8 but an app has to support it for it to work. For launchers like Nova, you can do it too.
Yeah, health data is protected with Knox now so won't work on a rooted device
I didn't root. Had to uninstall, erase data, reinstall, and sign in again. Guessing it had something to do with updating the watch.
I think the upcoming Notification Dots should be able to support #s for various notifications/messages within an app.
I was under the impression the dots won't have numbers. Just a dot to let you know that app has a notification. No?
What's cool is you can long press and the pop up list will give you the notification to act on. It's demonstrated right at the start of this Verge video:
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Samsung Gear S3 software update brings bucketloads of new features for users in the US
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...s-of-new-features-for-users-in-the-US_id94374
This is the only smartwatch I have any interest in. It also helps that it's the best looking one, too. Maybe on a Black Friday deal or something...
Still in no rush to get into smartwatches at the moment.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...s-of-new-features-for-users-in-the-US_id94374
This is the only smartwatch I have any interest in. It also helps that it's the best looking one, too. Maybe on a Black Friday deal or something...
Still in no rush to get into smartwatches at the moment.
I got it for 50$ on contract because I pre-ordered the S8+. Loving it.
Anyone having fast charging issues? I have a fast charging adapter in my car and it worked fine on both my Note 5 and Lumia 950. It worked the first day when I had the S8 until the update. Now I get a error message saying that my phone is slow charging.
I have a hard time giving up my classic time pieces that I've collected over the years.
But if the right deal comes along... maybe.
I have a hard time giving up my classic time pieces that I've collected over the years.
But if the right deal comes along... maybe.
If you still want an S3 in 2 years or so when I replace this one I'll offer it to you for the cheapest price of free.
That being said, the battery might need to be replaced by then.
Just remind me then.
Tempted by the BOGO deal Samsung has, unfortunately it's only Tmobile. Why only Tmobile Samsung?!?!?
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Interesting to see them side by side, the iPhone screen actually looks larger. I would be really disappointed if Samsungs screen ratio became the norm, it's size in specs isn't true in my mind because it's just stretched out. Looking at those pics I prefer the wider screen, even with it's gigantic bezels. If Apple sticks to 16:9 for the iPhone 8 it's going to be amazing.
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Here some comparison shots between my S8, iPhone 7 Plus, and S7. I think the screen ratio on the S8 should be the new standard, in the hand it feels much nicer, but for the most part you get more onscreen than even with the larger iPhone.
When it comes to web pages, you get more onscreen and have less scrolling, even when compare with the plus. When watching standard 16x9 video, you basically get the same size video as the S7, so the plus gives a better viewing experience. However when watching extended wide screen video (like what's normally used in movies) you actually get a larger viewing with the S8.
Basically anything optimized for the wider screen you get more screen, but anything not optimized you still get the same viewing space as you did on the S7. I really wish they could've gotten rid of the top and bottom bezels, as that would've kept the phone the same size as the S7.
Interesting to see them side by side, the iPhone screen actually looks larger. I would be really disappointed if Samsungs screen ratio became the norm, it's size in specs isn't true in my mind because it's just stretched out. Looking at those pics I prefer the wider screen, even with it's gigantic bezels. If Apple sticks to 16:9 for the iPhone 8 it's going to be amazing.
I don't think Samsung decides carrier deals.
But it's not a carrier deal, it's straight from Samsung. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/ph...xy-s8-promotion/?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000946
Wow it's sold out.