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Samsung S25/ S25 Ultra
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Oh yeah I've used that site many times. Only had one really bad experience when a guy was trying to have the phone forwarded to the Dominican Republic and ended up being a scam. But otherwise usually a great experience!
Still waiting for it.
I like to use Relay for Reddit.
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Same here on the Feb update waiting (unlocked T-Mobile MVNO).
Regrettably had to remove the ($40) FloLabs screen protector as the fingerprint reader just gives me fits more often than not. Even re-training the fingerprints it still had trouble and took forever. I think changing weather / humidity wreaks havoc. I had a gift card for Best Buy so splurged and got the $60 Zagg XTR glass. It is MUCH more fingerprint friendly. Most expensive screen protector I've ever bought, it's kind of outrageous / highway robbery. But it is high quality and doesn't interfere at all with functionality of the phone. Just FYI in case anyone is thinking about getting this one. Not to mention you can just walk into BB to get it replaced if it breaks.
I can't wait for the day when we get a phone screen that scratches at a level 8 with deeper grooves at level 9, so that we don't need to mess with screen protectors.
I can't wait for the day when we get a phone screen that scratches at a level 8 with deeper grooves at level 9, so that we don't need to mess with screen protectors.
The only thing on the Spigen is it's not anti reflective so it kind of negates one of the best things about this display. Plus I have it on a few of my devices and I find it to be more of a fingerprint magnet than most. It's my go to screen protector usually but not going to put one on this device.
I use Samsung's anti-reflective film screen protector. It's anti-reflective properties are very good - not as good as the bare screen (but also not too far off), but better than I recall from a Flolab glass protector that I used previously on an S24 Ultra. The width of the protector is good for use with my case, and scratch protection is my primary goal as I rarely drop phones. And it doesn't feel plastic-y to me. It may show finger oil a bit more than a good glass protector.
Swappa or the Marketplace here on MR have been my go to for Apple gear. Should sell quickly.
Sods law I'd say! Not once have I had issues with them on S24U, S25U, IP15PM/16PM, Google Pixel Fold & 9 Pro Fold, ZF6 etc
Am i the only that feels like the S25 Edge might be a little underwhelming?
The trade offs for going foldable I absolutely get. You get a phone that goes from a bigger form factor to a smaller one. In the case of my Flip5, much more pocketable. Easily fits in that small zip pocket of running shorts. That way it doesn't drag your shorts down. But to take a slab phone and just make it slightly thinner and lighter at the cost of battery and cameras, without really benefiting anywhere else, just doesn't seem worth it to me. I guess we'll find out soon enough if there's a market for this. I personally don't think so. Being able to make devices thinner with the use of new battery tech, if anything, will help improve foldables.
Another thing I looooove that you can literally only get on this phone.
You know those apps and websites that won't let you copy text? Pull out your S-Pen and walla!
Also, love that I can pull the spen out and circle something, and AI will make it ready to share within seconds.
You know those apps and websites that won't let you copy text? Pull out your S-Pen and walla!
Also, love that I can pull the spen out and circle something, and AI will make it ready to share within seconds.
There S-Pen is fantastic and I use it every day.
It is possible copy almost any text from the multi tasking view on Pixel phones. Wish that was possible on all Android phones and not just Pixels.
See I haven't taken the pen out once since I've had the phone 😁. I just haven't had a use case for it yet.
Absolutely loving the device still, though. I actually sold my Pixel last night... So another event I never saw happening. 😁.
I'm very satisfied with this phone though. I am not even finding the size a problem, either. I do still like a smaller device in hand, but whenever I picked my pixel back up the screen just seemed small and like I couldn't do as much with it. I know that isn't true of course, but it's just how it felt having gotten used to using a phone with this sized screen. I have always said though that you just adapt to whatever you're using, bigger or smaller.
I think ergonomically, this is a great design for a phone this large.
Absolutely loving the device still, though. I actually sold my Pixel last night... So another event I never saw happening. 😁.
I'm very satisfied with this phone though. I am not even finding the size a problem, either. I do still like a smaller device in hand, but whenever I picked my pixel back up the screen just seemed small and like I couldn't do as much with it. I know that isn't true of course, but it's just how it felt having gotten used to using a phone with this sized screen. I have always said though that you just adapt to whatever you're using, bigger or smaller.
I think ergonomically, this is a great design for a phone this large.
YouTube Music has also won the streaming music award for me. Haha. The algorithms for music discovery are actually spot on and the YouTube integration is great. I've been able to add some live performances to my Liked Music playlist and it's basically like having an MP3 off that song now. Pretty awesome!
Haha I went a whole series without using it once lmaoSee I haven't taken the pen out once since I've had the phone. I just haven't had a use case for it yet.
Absolutely loving the device still, though. I actually sold my Pixel last night... So another event I never saw happening.
I'm very satisfied with this phone though. I am not even finding the size a problem, either. I do still like a smaller device in hand, but whenever I picked my pixel back up the screen just seemed small and like I couldn't do as much with it. I know that isn't true of course, but it's just how it felt having gotten used to using a phone with this sized screen. I have always said though that you just adapt to whatever you're using, bigger or smaller.
I think ergonomically, this is a great design for a phone this large.
. I just haven't had a use case for it yet. 
before trading in
Haha I went a whole series without using it once lmaobefore trading in
I had every Note (some a few times inc. my Note 20 Ultra which I've now sold) and think I only ever took out the S-Pen to make sure it worked and then never touched it again...
Please use the S-Pen once a day otherwise Samsung might remove it
Please use the S-Pen once a day otherwise Samsung might remove it
No skin off my nose
Personally I think they should have kept the Note series and S series separate
I'm really impressed with how fast the S25U charges!
I use an Anker 736 charging plug as I use it for my M3 MBA also (in the living room, OEM Apple plug in my office)
My S25U was down to 19% this morning; plugged it into the Anker and 32mins later its at 100%
None of my iPhones ever charged that fast
I use an Anker 736 charging plug as I use it for my M3 MBA also (in the living room, OEM Apple plug in my office)
My S25U was down to 19% this morning; plugged it into the Anker and 32mins later its at 100%
None of my iPhones ever charged that fast
Just got the February update on my unlocked S25U.
Nothing specific in the release notes.
I'm still on October for Google Play.
Nothing specific in the release notes.
I'm still on October for Google Play.
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