Samsung Galaxy S9

[Tsepz]

Sure but none was talking about the fact that Samsung have been the pioneer in modern Android phones, but the fact that some of their software features in this case the S Pen ones which we were discussing, were already introduced by LG at that time (2008).

Can you describe which features exactly?
From what I remember of Stylus pens back then, they worked on applying pressure on the resistive display, and did not have any sort of features other than being a more precise input.

Here's a basic one, did the Cookie know when you left your Stylus behind? Did it have multiple levels of pressure?

The technology that Samsung use with the SPen vs. a Stylus from WinMo and pre-Android says from what I remember is quite different.

I owned a Nokia 5800XpressMusic, that had two Stylus, one was a normal Stylus while the other was like a Guitar Pick, both required me to put pressure on the Resistive Display, the phone had no real awareness of the Stylus, until the Stylus touched the phone, while on a Samsung Galaxy Note device the Stylus acts as more than just a precision tool, and can interact with the phone before it touches the display. And even when it touches the display there are multiple levels of pressure it picks up. Further from this, the software extends the phones functionality to allow it to extract data from images etc ...

Did the LG Cookie one work in this way to?

 

[Klyster]

Sure but none was talking about the fact that Samsung have been the pioneer in modern Android phones, but the fact that some of their software features in this case the S Pen ones which we were discussing, were already introduced by LG at that time (2008).

It seemed it was a basic stylus really, it had nothing on the s-pen, not really anything apart from a simple pointing device.
Cheap iphone knockoffs back in 2008, had similar pens which were really only there to make navigating the resistive screen easier.

 

[1050792]

It seemed it was a basic stylus really, it had nothing on the s-pen, not really anything apart from a simple pointing device.
Cheap iphone knockoffs back in 2008, had similar pens which were really only there to make navigating the resistive screen easier.

Yes it was a simple pen, my point was not that Samsung brought the Pen concept first, since even older Windows Mobile Phones have had it aswell, they did implement it better though and it shows.
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Can you describe which features exactly?
From what I remember of Stylus pens back then, they worked on applying pressure on the resistive display, and did not have any sort of features other than being a more precise input.

Here's a basic one, did the Cookie know when you left your Stylus behind? Did it have multiple levels of pressure?

The technology that Samsung use with the SPen vs. a Stylus from WinMo and pre-Android says from what I remember is quite different.

I owned a Nokia 5800XpressMusic, that had two Stylus, one was a normal Stylus while the other was like a Guitar Pick, both required me to put pressure on the Resistive Display, the phone had no real awareness of the Stylus, until the Stylus touched the phone, while on a Samsung Galaxy Note device the Stylus acts as more than just a precision tool, and can interact with the phone before it touches the display. And even when it touches the display there are multiple levels of pressure it picks up. Further from this, the software extends the phones functionality to allow it to extract data from images etc ...

Did the LG Cookie one work in this way to?

Nope it didn't work the same way. The same quote above also applies to my answer here.

 

[Klyster]

Yes it was a simple pen, my point was not that Samsung brought the Pen concept first, since even older Windows Mobile Phones have had it aswell, they did implement it better though and it shows.
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Nope it didn't work the same way. The same quote above also applies to my answer here.

Point taken.

 

[tablo13]

I used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ side by side with the iPhone X. I've been an android user since 2013 and I decided to make the switch to iPhone, my first Apple device in about 6 years.

I'll admit that the Galaxy S9+ has better hardware, especially in the camera, display, and RAM. It was also faster than my iPhone X in things like web browsing. I still chose the iPhone X because it provides a better experience and retains resale value better. I will miss small quirks like the fingerprint sensor and always on display, but so far I'm not missing anything from the Galaxy S9+. The reason I switched is because I've realized I don't even use Android or Galaxy exclusive features a lot. It's been less than a week since I switched and I'm still loving my iPhone X.

 

[Dodgeman]

I used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ side by side with the iPhone X. I've been an android user since 2013 and I decided to make the switch to iPhone, my first Apple device in about 6 years.

I'll admit that the Galaxy S9+ has better hardware, especially in the camera, display, and RAM. It was also faster than my iPhone X in things like web browsing. I still chose the iPhone X because it provides a better experience and retains resale value better. I will miss small quirks like the fingerprint sensor and always on display, but so far I'm not missing anything from the Galaxy S9+. The reason I switched is because I've realized I don't even use Android or Galaxy exclusive features a lot. It's been less than a week since I switched and I'm still loving my iPhone X.

That is a big switch.
Yeah I am not tied into either eco system but there are things I like about both devices.

 

[5105973]

I just got the notice from Samsung that they received my S7 Edge in good working order and have approved the trade in. That’s a relief, especially after the horror stories from last year. Anyway the S9+ is now officially a bargain!

 

[Dodgeman]

I just got the notice from Samsung that they received my S7 Edge in good working order and have approved the trade in. That’s a relief, especially after the horror stories from last year. Anyway the S9+ is now officially a bargain!

How the s9 plus treating you still?

 

[jamezr]

I just got the notice from Samsung that they received my S7 Edge in good working order and have approved the trade in. That’s a relief, especially after the horror stories from last year. Anyway the S9+ is now officially a bargain!

glad that worked out for you...

in reference to your new avatar..

 

[Vegastouch]

I just got the notice from Samsung that they received my S7 Edge in good working order and have approved the trade in. That’s a relief, especially after the horror stories from last year. Anyway the S9+ is now officially a bargain!

I just got a text from TMobile saying my S7 trade in was no longer availbale for the promo savings because it has an issue....after my bill that iIhave paid has reflected the savings from both our phones.
Really? That phone was in perfect working order and didn't have a scratch on it. Now I have to call at lunchtime from work and haggle with this .

 

[kkh786]

Just received the April security patch.. Samsung have been keeping up so far!?

 

[5105973]

How the s9 plus treating you still?

Wonderfully! Though truth be told the past three days I’ve been spending most of my time on my new Product Red iPhone 8 Plus, making sure all is well on it before the return period is up. Normally, I split my time pretty equally between Android and iPhone.

I kind of want to be on the S9+ all the time because it’s so much fun and has such a wonderful camera.

And the two different Samsung folio cases fit it so nicely, like there’s hardly anything on the phone, but keep it safe from scratches. So it’s a pleasure to carry around. I don’t quite have anything similar at the moment for my iPhones.

My red iPhone is actually not in a case inside the house. There’s a protective film cover on the back and a tempered glass cover on the display. I slap it into a soft but thick UAG folio case when I leave the house.

I’m really happy with my team of IPhone 8 Pluses and the S9+ and Pixel 2 when I want a smaller phone.

So far, fingers crossed, they’re all keepers for the long term.
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glad that worked out for you...

in reference to your new avatar..

Thanks for the laugh! I hadn’t seen that exact one yet. I’ve seen the Android Data meme before but not the unlimited Data pun! And I needed the laugh. The teens in my life are just so...well I guess I am thankful they’re not bringing anything scary serious to me. More like sitcom stuff, but it still adds to my gray hairs. Not that I have that many. Nah I just color my hair blonde because I wanted to look like Madonna.
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I just got a text from TMobile saying my S7 trade in was no longer availbale for the promo savings because it has an issue....after my bill that iIhave paid has reflected the savings from both our phones.
Really? That phone was in perfect working order and didn't have a scratch on it. Now I have to call at lunchtime from work and haggle with this .

Is this a T Mobile conflict or one with Samsung?

 

[yui4]

Just received the April security patch.. Samsung have been keeping up so far!?

Same here. Uk unlocked model
[doublepost=1524775080][/doublepost]@GrumpyMom what folio cases do you have?

 

[Vegastouch]

Wonderfully! Though truth be told the past three days I’ve been spending most of my time on my new Product Red iPhone 8 Plus, making sure all is well on it before the return period is up. Normally, I split my time pretty equally between Android and iPhone.

I kind of want to be on the S9+ all the time because it’s so much fun and has such a wonderful camera.

And the two different Samsung folio cases fit it so nicely, like there’s hardly anything on the phone, but keep it safe from scratches. So it’s a pleasure to carry around. I don’t quite have anything similar at the moment for my iPhones.

My red iPhone is actually not in a case inside the house. There’s a protective film cover on the back and a tempered glass cover on the display. I slap it into a soft but thick UAG folio case when I leave the house.

I’m really happy with my team of IPhone 8 Pluses and the S9+ and Pixel 2 when I want a smaller phone.

So far, fingers crossed, they’re all keepers for the long term.
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Thanks for the laugh! I hadn’t seen that exact one yet. I’ve seen the Android Data meme before but not the unlimited Data pun! And I needed the laugh. The teens in my life are just so...well I guess I am thankful they’re not bringing anything scary serious to me. More like sitcom stuff, but it still adds to my gray hairs. Not that I have that many. Nah I just color my hair blonde because I wanted to look like Madonna.
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Is this a T Mobile conflict or one with Samsung?

It was the TMobile promotion of trade in your device and get half off so I'm gonna say it's TMobile. No explanation other than there was an issue with the trade in. I called them and they straitened it out so I'm good again. They couldn't find a reason why either so they credited my bill with the promotion again.

 

[5105973]

Same here. Uk unlocked model
[doublepost=1524775080][/doublepost]@GrumpyMom what folio cases do you have?

I have the Samsung LED wallet case in blue and I have the Smart Cover one that has the mirrored surface and folds out to serve as a stand in landscape orientation. The latter is what I use the most because it matches my purple phone best. The blue one looks good, too, because it has faint purple stripes in the blue woven vinyl "fabric"

I just checked and my AT&T phone is still on the February security patch. AT&T is apparently in no hurry to update. I guess next time I'll go with an unlocked Samsung. I wasnt planning on upgrading to a Note 9 or an S10 though. I really am happy with the phone and want to just keep it. So I hope AT&T gets their act together.
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It was the TMobile promotion of trade in your device and get half off so I'm gonna say it's TMobile. No explanation other than there was an issue with the trade in. I called them and they straitened it out so I'm good again. They couldn't find a reason why either so they credited my bill with the promotion again.

I'm very happy to hear they came through for you!

 

[5105973]

My husband checked and AT&T has the patch. Our phones just don’t pull it in for some reason. He was tinkering and might have got it to work...or maybe not, I didn’t really get to ask him. He’s following some kind of sports thing that’s going on right now so I only get to talk to him a few minutes a day. Oh I just caught him as he’s headed out the door now and says he has to call AT&T about it.

I guess it’s because we just slapped our old sims in and didn’t register these new phones and pay all those fees. Who knows.

 

[4RunnerHeaven]

My husband checked and AT&T has the patch. Our phones just don’t pull it in for some reason. He was tinkering and might have got it to work...or maybe not, I didn’t really get to ask him. He’s following some kind of sports thing that’s going on right now so I only get to talk to him a few minutes a day. Oh I just caught him as he’s headed out the door now and says he has to call AT&T about it.

I guess it’s because we just slapped our old sims in and didn’t register these new phones and pay all those fees. Who knows.

None on my AT&T S9+ either.

 

[GigabitEthernet]

Just ordered a hybrid SIM S9 here in the UK.

 

[JackieInCo]

I just read on MSN news that a 128GB and 256GB version of the phone in all current colors will be available though Samsung beginning tomorrow for preorder and then on sale on May 18th.

 

[Vegastouch]

I just read on MSN news that a 128GB and 256GB version of the phone in all current colors will be available though Samsung beginning tomorrow for preorder and then on sale on May 18th.

I seen it on Twitter. I guess that's cool but for me 64 GB with a 32GB micro SIM card is plenty.

 

[JackieInCo]

I seen it on Twitter. I guess that's cool but for me 64 GB with a 32GB micro SIM card is plenty.

I skipped the S9 and I sold my S8+ back in February before the S9 came out and got a nice price for it.

If I was trying to decide on whether to buy the S9+, the capacity increase would have made up my mind.

I still use either my 7+ or 8+ in my car for music simply because I have the 256GB models of each and I can have my entire 132GB music collection on each phone. I would now be able to do that on the S9+ without buying an SD card to do that.

I'm looking forward to the Note 9 knowing that they will release these capacities for it and I'll wait until they do so if it's not immediately at launch.

 

[Vegastouch]

I skipped the S9 and I sold my S8+ back in February before the S9 came out and got a nice price for it.

If I was trying to decide on whether to buy the S9+, the capacity increase would have made up my mind.

I still use either my 7+ or 8+ in my car for music simply because I have the 256GB models of each and I can have my entire 132GB music collection on each phone. I would now be able to do that on the S9+ without buying an SD card to do that.

I'm looking forward to the Note 9 knowing that they will release these capacities for it and I'll wait until they do so if it's not immediately at launch.

Yeah but why wouldn't you buy a SD card? They are so much cheaper than getting a 256 GB phone.

 

[SteveJUAE]

My husband checked and AT&T has the patch. Our phones just don’t pull it in for some reason. He was tinkering and might have got it to work...or maybe not, I didn’t really get to ask him. He’s following some kind of sports thing that’s going on right now so I only get to talk to him a few minutes a day. Oh I just caught him as he’s headed out the door now and says he has to call AT&T about it.

I guess it’s because we just slapped our old sims in and didn’t register these new phones and pay all those fees. Who knows.

I doubt it's that We have dual sims and swap around a lot and never had any issues It's just the carriers, My S8+ use to get it before my wife's S8 on the same carrier.

My S9+ got the update a few days back on a Malay carrier and my Wife's S8 today on a UAE carrier, but these are international unlocked phones At&T are just being a little slow IMO

 

[Oohara]

glad that worked out for you...

in reference to your new avatar..

haha so bad.... made me rofl though

 

[5105973]

I just read over on Android Central that on May 1 only on Samsung’s online store they are going to offer 128 GB and 256 GB models. I wanted those!

It’s only $50 per bump up to the next level. I totally would have gone 128 had it been available when I ordered mine. That’s what I get for being an early adopter. I don’t know if they give as good of a trade in allowance as they did with my preorder, though. That was what got me to preorder.

In other news, I think two cups of coffee is probably too much for a small person like me. That’s a lot of emojis for one post.