Mobile Phone Thread

[Kikó]

I've not noticed it but can't say I've had to try it.

[Giggles]

Just got a notification that the G4 is ready to update to Marshmallow. Hopefully it's as good as the version on the Z3.

[Smiffy]

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[Giggles]

Don't :moop:, you've got an absolute beast.

[Smiffy]

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[Smiffy]

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[Giggles]

Giggles, how do I stop the notifications buzzing all the time? My phone hasn't stopped tonight, seems like every notification is making a noise every five minutes even after I've read it or swiped it away.

Strange one that. Same notification repeating? Only time I've seen that happen is with Viber or Whatsapp so I presume it's one of those it's happening with. I've never found or heard of any way to stop it happening though.
If it's sms there may be a setting in your notifications settings for a repeat that may have been inadvertently switched on. Did anything happen previously to this like an OS update or anything?

[Smiffy]

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[Boydy]

My dad wants a new phone for Christmas so I'm looking for a proper budget smartphone. Like 50-60 quid. What's best at that price range? One of the Microsoft/Nokia Lumias?

He barely knows what apps are so being able to run lots of them doesn't matter much. Ease of use and decent battery life is probably most important.

[Bernanke]

So, my G2 went into the ground today, and since I've paid for it fully now I think I'll just replace it with a G4. It seems to be an alright phone, and even if the G5 is right around the corner I can't really wait.

[Giggles]

So, my G2 went into the ground today, and since I've paid for it fully now I think I'll just replace it with a G4. It seems to be an alright phone, and even if the G5 is right around the corner I can't really wait.

Did you buy? The V10 would be a better choice if not waiting for the G5 if you're buying LG.

[Giggles]

Worth a look for anyone thinking of buying. It's all subjective but he's normally fairly on the ball.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBuVR8_Mybw

[Bernanke]

Did you buy? The V10 would be a better choice if not waiting for the G5 if you're buying LG.

Yeah, it got here a week ago. The V10 hasn't released in Sweden yet, and I got a good deal on the G4 so I'm basically paying the same now monthly as I was before for the G2.

It's a great phone, but I'm still trying to get used to some of the quirks. The main one being that the leather has the stitching going right along the middle of the back, which makes it wobble when it's on flat surfaces... :moop:

[Giggles]

Yeah, it got here a week ago. The V10 hasn't released in Sweden yet, and I got a good deal on the G4 so I'm basically paying the same now monthly as I was before for the G2.

It's a great phone, but I'm still trying to get used to some of the quirks. The main one being that the leather has the stitching going right along the middle of the back, which makes it wobble when it's on flat surfaces... :moop:

Has the 6.0 update reached you yet? Makes such a difference. I was going to buy a 6P but it's made me hold on now for the G5.

There is normally a plastic back in the box too, though it still rocks a bit. I've 5 backs gathered up now but the best I've found is the plastic with a skin on it.

[Bernanke]

Yeah, I got 6.0 installed immediately. It seems like a decent upgrade, some really useful stuff in there.

[Gray Fox]

The Mrs who breaks everything she touches(I really should have known better) has just dropped her iPhone 6 for the millionth time. This being the time that the screen cracked. How much am I going to be out of pocket if I send this to be fixed?

I got back from work the other day to the Mrs telling me her phone had died. She says it was really hot, as in uncomfortable to hold hot, for quite a while and unresponsive. She says she left it to cool down and tried it afterwords. Well now it wont turn on, charge or do anything.
Took it back to Carphone Warehouse as it's a hardware issue and is still within 12 months of purchase. Guy there tells me because of the cracks, the warranty is void and Apple would charge full whack, to essentially write the phone off and supply a refurb/new one. Looking at £200+

Am I just fucked in this situation or is there a way I can get out of this for cheaper?

[simon]

You could put on a pair of trousers and make her pay for it.

[Giggles]

Check your house insurance policy.

[Magic]

Or put on a pair of trousers and tell her to get to fuck.

[Gray Fox]

I don't have any insurance. More fool me I guess.

Best suggestion I've heard is take some out with someone, wait a few weeks and then put a claim in.

[simon]

Seriously, why are you forking out for her? Is she unemployed or something?

[Gray Fox]

Well if she gets a job we have to put the kids into nursery, which costs so much that she might as well not work.

[Magic]

Ah the old living outwith your means scenario. I pity thou.

:uhoh:

[Pepe]

Get a $50 phone and be done with it.

[Giggles]

Ah the old living outwith your means scenario. I pity thou.

:uhoh:

How do you work that one out?

[Toby]

Due for a new phone. Think I'm going to switch from O2 to EE.

What's a decent model to go? I'm not going for the top tier price-wise. I saw what looked like a good deal on an iPhone 5s, nothing up front and £30 a month with unlimited calls/texts and 1GB data (plenty for me). What are the best Android phones in a similar price range?

[Kikó]

Buy a one plus. It's great and the battery life makes it worthwhile.

[Toby]

Is that massive?

I was looking at the Xperia Z5 Compact. I'd prefer something that sort of size. I'm not all that impressed with HTC having had an M8 mini for a while. It started off fine but has been incredibly slow for the past year.

EDIT: Hang on, I thought One Plus was HTC but it isn't, is it?

[Davgooner]

I went with the 6S in the end because EE were throwing about some decent data packages for sub-£50 a month, and honestly it's easier being able to interface directly with my iTunes library rather than fuck about moving select stuff over all the time.

[wullie]

I'd steer clear of at least the compact versions of the Xperia, for the Z3 they seemed to cheap out a little on the build so they were cracking for a whole host of people.

[Toby]

The OnePlus 2 sounds very impressive but it definitely looks phablet sized. Not sure I can be arsed with carrying something like that around all the time, and sadly the X sounds like it's nowhere near as good.

[Samadini]

I fucking hated the 5c and the 5s.

Spent half my time sticking the bloody thing in airplane mode and out again to fix my data. Also after sticking a couple of apps on it the OS would freeze quite regularly and the swipe shortcuts would constantly be fucked. Was not a one off, as I had three different handsets from work. Spent most of my time swearing and the little piece of shit. The 6s looks good though.

I'm still rocking my G3, it's such a beast. Sister has picked up the Z5 compact, she's happy with it. I wouldn't be put off by the size of the larger phones Toby. Before I bought my G3 I had always had smaller handsets and the thought of using and carrying one of the beasts just sounded stupid to me. I went with the G3 as it seemed great anyway, and it took me about a day to decide the G3 is actually the perfect size, any bigger and it'd be a cunt to use and now using smaller phones just pisses me off. I'd also be disappointed by the lack of a full HD screen on the likes of the Sony compacts, after experiencing the glory of the G3 screen.

[Giggles]

OnePlus X Tobes, not the 2.

https://oneplus.net/uk/oneplus-x

If you're getting an iPhone, are can they do you a deal on at least a 6.

[Toby]

OnePlus X Tobes, not the 2.

https://oneplus.net/uk/oneplus-x

If you're getting an iPhone, are can they do you a deal on at least a 6.

Reviews I read said the X has what sounds like serious performance issues, and struggles with videos etc. Do you think they're overstating that?

[Giggles]

Reviews I read said the X has what sounds like serious performance issues, and struggles with videos etc. Do you think they're overstating that?

I've never found it myself, nor with the One or Two, but it's definitely worth looking into further. It has an 801 in it so it should be capable for anything.

[Toby]

Is the Two good if I get over the size thing? It sounds like a beast in every other respect.

[Giggles]

Is the Two good if I get over the size thing? It sounds like a beast in every other respect.

I wouldn't have it because it doesn't have NFC but that's not a big deal for most people. In every other way it's very good.
Nexus 5X is worth a look too as it's on reduction direct from Google. It doesn't feel as nice as the OP2 but the camera is better in the 5X and it has an infinitely better fingerprint scanner.

[Toby]

I've no use for fingerprint scanners or NFC. The Nexus and OP2 are closer on cost than I thought they might be so I may go for the former. Think I'll hang on until I'm down in Edinburgh later in the month so that I can go into the EE store to see if they can do any better deal than what's available on their website.

[Giggles]

I've no use for fingerprint scanners or NFC. The Nexus and OP2 are closer on cost than I thought they might be so I may go for the former. Think I'll hang on until I'm down in Edinburgh later in the month so that I can go into the EE store to see if they can do any better deal than what's available on their website.

Be a good idea. The feel of the 5X wouldn't be to everyone's tastes so it's worth holding on person first. It's great to use though being on plain Android M. Oxygen OS on the OnePlus can do strange things the very odd time.

[Kikó]

I haven't suffered any issues with my oneplus x. It works perfectly well doing any function and once you work out that there is a sticker over the camera, you're left with a cracking phone. Only negative is the size, it's a little clunky.

[Giggles]

I'm thinking wrong too on the Oxygen OS thing too. It's Cyanogen that can get a bit weird.

[Toby]

I haven't suffered any issues with my oneplus x. It works perfectly well doing any function and once you work out that there is a sticker over the camera, you're left with a cracking phone. Only negative is the size, it's a little clunky.

Good to hear. Might just plump for that.

[Giggles]

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/05/error-53-apple-iphone-software-update-handset-worthless-third-party-repair


Surely must be a mistake/overreaction as it couldn't be legal.

[Gray Fox]

If anyone has an iPhone 6 onwards that has had its screen repaired by a 3rd party. Don't update to iOS9.

There is software in it that will detect the change of the home button and it will brick your phone.

EDIT: Beaten by seconds.

[Giggles]

If anyone has an iPhone 6 onwards that has had its screen repaired by a 3rd party. Don't update to iOS9.

There is software in it that will detect the change of the home button and it will brick your phone.

EDIT: Beaten by seconds.

Jesus, coincidence or what? :D

[Giggles]

Whatever about the 3rd party repairs, which is bad enough, but killing the phone under update if you have a damaged fingerprints sensor that you haven't got repaired would really be pulling the piss.

[Danny]

Sounds like its all home button related from what I read so as long as none of that was changed it should be good

[Gray Fox]

It's quite the pisstake. Though this could explain the Mrs phone bricking itself last week.

[Waffdon]

IPhone is fucked so currently have the s6. Am I being dense - probably - but shouldn't I have 4g on this s6 if I transfer the sim?

[Weaver]

Does the S6 have a nano sim, or are they iPhone only?

Not sure about the actual question, Waff, but that was my initial thought.

[Giggles]

Does the S6 have a nano sim, or are they iPhone only?

Not sure about the actual question, Waff, but that was my initial thought.

They do.

[Danny]

Error 53 is no longer a thing apparently

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35611756

[John Arne]

Double posts, however....

[Giggles]

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge (http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-announced)


LG G5 (http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g5-official-53-inch-display-snapdragon-820-dual-cameras-and-bunch-friends)

[Samadini]

Feels like I'd need to spend a shit load to untap the full potential of the G5. Most of the cool features are related to the extras. The phone itself still doesn't make me think I need to upgrade my G3, just as the G4 didn't.

[Magic]

So my S5 was broken for a while in terms of call quality (horrible echo for the other end of the connection, shite audio through bluetooth etc) so it went in for repair and Samsung invalidated the warranty because it had a hairline crack at the bottom of the phone. LOL.

Now I'm getting a Samsung J5, which looks like an absolute pile of turd. Fuck my life.

[Boydy]

I can't get my computer to recognise my phone (S5) to put some stuff onto it. :mad:

[Giggles]

I can't get my computer to recognise my phone (S5) to put some stuff onto it. :mad:

Did you try switching it between PTP and MTP? Or if the files aren't too big then just use Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive.

[Giggles]

The photos don't even do the S7 Edge justice :drool:

Definite purchase.

[Boydy]

Did you try switching it between PTP and MTP? Or if the files aren't too big then just use Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive.

Aye but that didn't seem to help. It recognised it after I restarted a couple of times. I dunno what was up with it. It said something about the usb device malfunctioning. I think it was the computer's fault rather than the phone.

[Gray Fox]

The photos don't even do the S7 Edge justice :drool:

Definite purchase.

I've not seen one in person yet. Is it that good?

[Magic]

J5 not a bad phone, actually. 5.1.1 too. 8GB storage though. :sick:

[Giggles]

I've not seen one in person yet. Is it that good?

Yep, they've fixed most of the shitness of the 6 but the size and back of it is great. Those capacitive buttons though :mad:

[wullie]

When you say the shitness of the 6, what kind of things do you mean?

[Giggles]

When you say the shitness of the 6, what kind of things do you mean?

Tiny battery and no SD slot mainly. Though once I've a 32GB phone and cloud storage I'm fairly set so the latter is less of an issue. The little curve on the back as opposed to the flat on the 6 makes a much bigger difference than I thought it would too.

EDIT: In fairness, shitness was the wrong word as the GS6 is lovely, but they've definitely improved on its weaker points. The screen size in the new Edge is perfect for me too. Same size as the G4.

[wullie]

Yeah the battery is the only negative I've had with it so far, getting the 128Gb version on offer was the clincher as it completely negated the lack of expansion.

[Giggles]

Yeah the battery is the only negative I've had with it so far, getting the 128Gb version on offer was the clincher as it completely negated the lack of expansion.

How does it hold up in real life? I believe it lasts better than it's mAh suggests but is still hard to push a day out of it.
Have you had the 6.0 update on yours yet? I hadn't seen the Touchwiz version of it until the S7 and it's as much of an improvement looks-wise as the 5.1 version was last time round.

[wullie]

I normally get at least a day and a half, but I tend to switch everything off if I'm not using it so I never have data left on or anything like that. The Xperia really had it beat with battery life, but I can live with that. Still on 5.1.1, apparently the upgrade is due any day now.

[CJay]

Anyone able to recommend a good docking station for an iPhone 5? All it needs to do is stand the phone up properly and charge it, nothing fancy.

[Danny]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Approved-Desktop-Lightning-Connector/dp/B00AYNRLFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457197167&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+iphone+5+stand

I have the version of that where you can connect headphones to it too.

[Giggles]

The Belkin stuff tends to be good quality too.

[CJay]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Approved-Desktop-Lightning-Connector/dp/B00AYNRLFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457197167&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+iphone+5+stand

I have the version of that where you can connect headphones to it too.

Cheers, was looking at that one so it's good to hear a positive review from someone here too.

[Giggles]

The S7 is :chief:

[phonics]

One day they'll get a half decent OS and it'll be worthwhile.

[wullie]

I don't mind it, apart from the menus which look like the children's version of the Xperia equivalent.

[Giggles]

Marshmallow isn't bad at all on it, fairly toned down. That said, Nova went on it after an hour like it does on every phone.

[phonics]

I don't mind it, apart from the menus which look like the children's version of the Xperia equivalent.

This is my problem. I'm a Graphic Designer, I can't spend most of my day on a phone that looks like it does. Even Windows Phones have better design credentials.

[Giggles]

This is my problem. I'm a Graphic Designer, I can't spend most of my day on a phone that looks like it does. Even Windows Phones have better design credentials.

The main thing for me with M over L is that they've finally got rid of the luminous green and blue colour scheme for the notification bar and menus. The white is much more reserved now. It's still a massive pain in the bollocks that you can't move the app drawer button though and the app drawer itself was thought up by someone on crack, though Nova sorts those two perfectly.
I only got my own one yesterday so I still need to go through still and get rid of all the Samsung shit I don't need, though that's fairly whittled back in this version too. Browser, S-Health, S-Voice, S-Planner, and Messages and I'll be good to go.

[Baz]

Think my iPhone 4S has finally give up the ghost. Was working okay this morning until about 8:30AM but the screen wouldn't come on since, although it would still ring and make a noise if I got a text. Just plugged it into my computer now and iTunes has said it's in recovery mode and needs updating. There goes my jailbreak; so bye-bye TomTom. :cry:

[Giggles]

Can't you update it and jailbreak it again?

[Baz]

The latest iOS hasn't had a jailbreak released for it, and Apple made it so you can't put older versions of iOS on. :thbdn:

Shouldn't be long before iOS 9.3 comes out, complete with a jailbreak, but for the time being I've gotta rely on the absolutely diabolically shit in-car sat-nav system.

[Giggles]

The latest iOS hasn't had a jailbreak released for it, and Apple made it so you can't put older versions of iOS on. :thbdn:

Shouldn't be long before iOS 9.3 comes out, complete with a jailbreak, but for the time being I've gotta rely on the absolutely diabolically shit in-car sat-nav system.

I didn't think the 4S would be updatable to the latest version of iOS at all.

[Baz]

Hahaha same, actually. Served me well for many years though, can't fault it, even if the back is cracked to hell from multiple drops. Front is fine though, at least when the screen comes on.

My mum's just got a new phone, so gave my dad her old one, meaning his 4S is going spare if mine does die. His was white though. :gay:


I didn't think the 4S would be updatable to the latest version of iOS at all.Google says a new jailbreak came out today, but it's only compatible with the 5S/C onwards. Could be the end of 4S jailbreak. :eek:

edit..

http://www.littlemonstersforum.co.uk/images/q/1ikvxpy9.png

:cry:

[Mike]

But Baz, if your phone has broken how on earth will the past ring you?

[Giggles]

This thing is definitely beasting it on the battery front so far.

[Gray Fox]

This thing is definitely beasting it on the battery front so far.

S7 or the S7 Edge?

[Giggles]

S7 or the S7 Edge?

The Edge. Getting over 7 hours screen out of a charge.

[Gray Fox]

That's quite impressive. The battery is the reason I went 6+ instead of just the 6.

Does it still charge up crazily fast?

[Giggles]

That's quite impressive. The battery is the reason I went 6+ instead of just the 6.

Does it still charge up crazily fast?

About 70-80 mins from 0 to 100 if you leave it alone during charging. I do want to get myself a wireless quick charger though.

[wullie]

Upgrading to Marshmallow has improved the battery life on my S6 quite drastically, this Doze thing does wonders.

[Giggles]

Upgrading to Marshmallow has improved the battery life on my S6 quite drastically, this Doze thing does wonders.

I presume it's the same version that's on the S7, so you must find a bit of a difference in the interface too. I was fairly pleasantly surprised with the Marshmallow version of Touchwiz.

[wullie]

It all does seem that little bit more sleek and clean. The only downside was it going haywire with the images in the music player so I had to clear that and download everything again, but worth it for the battery boost.

[Giggles]

This thing really is a monster for battery. My last phone used to be pushed to hit 4.5 hours.


http://i65.tinypic.com/30ws4yx.png

[Gray Fox]

Is the standard S7 anywhere close to that?

I have the 6+ and I'd like to go a little smaller next time. A UHD screen and better camera also appeal to me.

[Giggles]

I've seen reviews say the S7 hits around 5 hours (thought the same ones say the Edge hits 6), so I'd say it'd be a big improvement. We definitely seem to have got the good end of the battery life this side of the Atlantic.

The camera is really good too. Finally iPhone fast and the focus speed is brilliant.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Seeing as we don't have a tablet I'm going to ask here.

What's the best Android tablet around at the moment? I've just fucked my Tab S by dropping it on the bathroom floor which has obliterated the screen.

[Giggles]

Seeing as we don't have a tablet I'm going to ask here.

What's the best Android tablet around at the moment? I've just fucked my Tab S by dropping it on the bathroom floor which has obliterated the screen.

The Tab S2, the Xperia Z4, or the Pixel C. The latter being the top of the lot but wouldn't go wrong with any.

The Nvidia Shield K1 is great value if you didn't mind going to 8".

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/google-pixel-c-25-off-now-applies-uk-well-299-google-2411910

:drool:

Was eyeing the Pixel C (with a keyboard because I hate typing on a tablet) and that has just secured it.

Edit: Well, if they ever fucking send me a code.

[Giggles]

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/google-pixel-c-25-off-now-applies-uk-well-299-google-2411910

:drool:

Was eyeing the Pixel C (with a keyboard because I hate typing on a tablet) and that has just secured it.

Edit: Well, if they ever fucking send me a code.

That's a brilliant deal, I might use some UK cards/forwarding to see can I get on that too. I had one for a couple of weeks and have been wanting to buy one.

EDIT: Though it looks like that might come with Android N on it because of the Developer thing.
That said, it's due the second developer release soon and the first was fairly stable so I'd say it'll be very useable until the actual release.

[Boydy]

Didn't realise Google had a new tablet out. Is the Nexus not dropping in price?

[Giggles]

Didn't realise Google had a new tablet out. Is the Nexus not dropping in price?

Haven't seen many drops in price on it yet. It's probably due a replacement in the Nexus line this year anyway (word probably next month), but it's a bit shit anyway.

[Boydy]

Oh, is it? I always thought they looked pretty swish.

Dunno why I'm asking though, I really have no need for a tablet.

[Giggles]

Oh, is it? I always thought they looked pretty swish.

Dunno why I'm asking though, I really have no need for a tablet.

I know two people with them and they don't seem to be put together that well, certainly not like a regular HTC. Software-wise they're spot on

The only one I'd swap my Tab S for is the Pixel C, but I'm not really sure I need a tablet either because Remix OS covers what I need. I just want one, and N looks like it'll be as handy as Remix.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Code is in :drool:

[Giggles]

Code is in :drool:

Just got it too. Still have to figure out a way through the UK Play Store though as it doesn't work for the one here.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

First impressions are great, it's a serious piece of kit but I just wish they had included a micro SD slot.

[Giggles]

First impressions are great, it's a serious piece of kit but I just wish they had included a micro SD slot.

Has it N preview or M on it? Just wondering seeing as it was a developer discount.

I'm twitching over the order button as the code worked (456 euro vs 609 euro for the 64GB).

[John Arne]

What you guys talking about?

[Giggles]

What you guys talking about?

Googles Pixel C tablet with the 25% off offer code. Mahow got his already.

[John Arne]

Ah, got it.

[Giggles]

Ah, got it.

I haven't yet :(

But it's going to happen. The Mrs can have my Tab S and I'll take her Nexus 7 to carry in work for manuals.

[John Arne]

I haven't yet :(

But it's going to happen. The Mrs can have my Tab S and I'll take her Nexus 7 to carry in work for manuals.

Sorry, I meant 'got it', as in 'now I understand', not that I have one :D I have a Surface Pro, so don't really need such an inferior machine.

[Giggles]

Sorry, I meant 'got it', as in 'now I understand', not that I have one :D I have a Surface Pro, so don't really need such an inferior machine.

I know :D I've bit the bullet now anyway. I like having a Google device around me for updates etc, since I switched away from Nexus phones.

The Surface Pro is an absolute beast. I only really need windows for work though and I've just talked them into upgrading me to SSD for my laptop so should be grand there. It's just clunky for manuals on the job so the little 7“ is handy.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Has it N preview or M on it? Just wondering seeing as it was a developer discount.

I'm twitching over the order button as the code worked (456 euro vs 609 euro for the 64GB).
M.

Listed as 6.01 in the Android version.

[Giggles]

M.

Listed as 6.01 in the Android version.

Nice. Should be here by Tuesday, was surprised the code worked here.

[Giggles]

A USB-C memory stick should sort the expandable storage thing too.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

A USB-C memory stick should sort the expandable storage thing too.

You beast.

[Giggles]

You beast.

There's some really (physically) small ones out now.

I was to buy this one this morning when I was buying a screen protector but I'd say the 64GB internal will do fine for me. My Tab S is 16GB with a 16GB card and I've never needed to up the card.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00U2T38GW

[Giggles]

It's on the way :drool:

[SvN]

I bought a Samsung S7 Edge the other week. Loving it so far. The screen is awesome and perfect in size. Feels much more responsive than my HTC One M8 ever was, too.

[Giggles]

I bought a Samsung S7 Edge the other week. Loving it so far. The screen is awesome and perfect in size. Feels much more responsive than my HTC One M8 ever was, too.

I had toyed with both but really glad I went for the Edge too. Wouldn't really want anything smaller, though the phone itself doesn't seem too big. Screen is amazing.

How are you finding the camera (or do you use it much)? I'm not really one for photos apart from a couple for work, but in the few goes I've had I don't think it's quite up to the V10 or G4 for that matter.

[SvN]

I've only really used it for a couple of test photos so far, and it's alright. A million miles better than what I had. The examples I saw online before I bought it seemed top notch, though.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I actually wanted to buy the Folio keyboard with the tablet but I accidentally ordered the normal one and I'm glad that I did.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QytYs1Ex7dY/UAQ1wBBvkPI/AAAAAAAADTA/4YPFtvTqjq8/s1600/iqDXKIbjEAjmg.gif

Magnets :drool:

It's such an awesome piece of kit.

[Giggles]

Need to order myself the keyboard too. Didn't know which to go for so I'll grad that one based on your experience.

The magnet looks good, what's it like as a keyboard? Buttons, etc.

[Magic]

Just upgraded the wife's contract from 250m, 5000txt, 500mb to 500m, 5000txt, 1.5gb. £7.50 to £10.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Need to order myself the keyboard too. Didn't know which to go for so I'll grad that one based on your experience.

The magnet looks good, what's it like as a keyboard? Buttons, etc.

Few little niggles about it such as no mouse pad and a few keys are missing but they all feel right.

[Giggles]

Few little niggles about it such as no mouse pad and a few keys are missing but they all feel right.

I despise mouse pads anyway and it takes a Bluetooth one so I won't mind that.


SvN Did you try the Good Lock interface on the S7 at all? Once you change the colours (why pink?) it's actually pretty dece(nt).

[Giggles]

Few little niggles about it such as no mouse pad and a few keys are missing but they all feel right.

It is :drool:

It's doing a firmware upgrade at the moment. I didn't think keyboards had firmware.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I've seen some complaints online (dropping connection is the biggest) but I've had none thus far. I think it's a really solid keyboard for a tablet and I'm glad I bought it.

[Giggles]

I've seen some complaints online (dropping connection is the biggest) but I've had none thus far. I think it's a really solid keyboard for a tablet and I'm glad I bought it.

A lot of what I seen online was about them being hard to separate both when docked and closed. I don't know what they were at because it's a piece of piss if you read the card that comes with it.

[Gray Fox]

Anyone in here got the LG G5?

[igor_balis]

Need a new phone. Also, even the biggest touch screen keypads are no match for my fat as fuck thumbs. Any half-decent smart phones with a physical qwerty pad like the blackberries? Are BLACKBERRIES themselves any good? I seem to remember they were a bit shit.

[Boydy]

I don't think anyone makes phones with physical keyboards any more.

[Boydy]

You could get this?

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-plus-qwertz-keyboard-cover-silver-p55610.htm?referer=PLA&utm_source=google%2Bproducts&utm_medium=comparison&utm_campaign=google%2Bproducts&currency=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo_y4BRD0nMnfoqqnxtEBEiQAWdA129KaaOur RfMcnicYiUF7v2xUMAK2FkjUVgF8HkXDfOAaAkav8P8HAQ

Pretty nifty idea.

[Giggles]

Anyone in here got the LG G5?

I'd wait a while. The early ones all look pretty badly put together.

Cameras look class and the wide angle would be great but as a whole it doesn't seem to stand up overall to Samsung and HTC's offerings this cycle.

[Giggles]

Need a new phone. Also, even the biggest touch screen keypads are no match for my fat as fuck thumbs. Any half-decent smart phones with a physical qwerty pad like the blackberries? Are BLACKBERRIES themselves any good? I seem to remember they were a bit shit.

The Priv is the latest one and is their first Android offering. Very good by all accounts (best one you'll get with a keyboard anyway and specs similar to the LG G4) though I've never tried one myself.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-jYDRd_53w

[igor_balis]

cheers bruv

[Giggles]

cheers bruv

Was just reading this evening that they're starting the Marshmallow roll-out at the moment too.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I find it hard to believe that you have bigger thumbs than me, stop being such a flange.

[Gray Fox]

I'd wait a while. The early ones all look pretty badly put together.

Cameras look class and the wide angle would be great but as a whole it doesn't seem to stand up overall to Samsung and HTC's offerings this cycle.

The LG camera always seems to be the best, in my opinion. I'm not all too fussed on it being modular though I imagine it's a nice gimmick to show off. If they stop the battery coming off with the chin and so you can hot swap without having to switch your phone off/on every time, it might come across better.

It's coming to the point of me being able to use O2s refresh and get myself a new handset. Torn between the S7/edge and the G5. The latter is just as good in most areas but comes without the big price tag. But if the build quality is a little iffy that would sway it.

[Giggles]

The LG camera always seems to be the best, in my opinion. I'm not all too fussed on it being modular though I imagine it's a nice gimmick to show off. If they stop the battery coming off with the chin and so you can hot swap without having to switch your phone off/on every time, it might come across better.

It's coming to the point of me being able to use O2s refresh and get myself a new handset. Torn between the S7/edge and the G5. The latter is just as good in most areas but comes without the big price tag. But if the build quality is a little iffy that would sway it.

The one I used had a bigger gap at one side than the other where the chin met the body. I didn't see the antenna lumps near the camera but they've supposedly been rife too.
I'd put the camera over the S7 (personally I still think the G4 camera is better than the S7 too) and I prefer the idea of fingerprint scanner on the back even though it was a bit loose feeling, but the Samsung is better in every other way I'd say. I thought the screen was great (it is) until I looked at the S7 Edge again.

[Gray Fox]

I just played with the S7 edge in a store and the screen looked all kinds of better than my 6+.

Much improved since the last Samsung I had(S4).

[Giggles]

I just played with the S7 edge in a store and the screen looked all kinds of better than my 6+.

Much improved since the last Samsung I had(S4).

The S6 was the first one I'd touch and the S7 has basically just improved on it in nearly every way. Maybe not the camera, though the latter one is regarded as better overall. Personally I'm not a fan of this less/larger pixel thing a lot are doing now as I don't take many low light photos.

[Giggles]

I've seen some complaints online (dropping connection is the biggest) but I've had none thus far. I think it's a really solid keyboard for a tablet and I'm glad I bought it.

If you hadn't already seen them. Shortcuts:

https://support.google.com/pixel/answer/6326992?hl=en

[Gray Fox]

New phone shopping is a go. I've currently got the iPhone 6+ with O2, I pay £45 a month after my O2 open discount is applied and get Unlimited calls/texts and 5GB of data.

According to the O2 app I use on average about 840mb per month so anything 2GB and above is enough. One of the in-laws brought over a new Galaxy S7(not the edge) today and it felt weird. Even though it's a reasonable size it felt almost like a toy after having the 6+.
I think I'd have to go for the edge. So that leaves me realistically with the S7 edge or the LG G5.

On O2 Unlimited mins and texts with 3GB data is £41.50 a month, no upfront cost(£99 upfront if you drop it down to £36.50 p/m) on the G5. Same plan with the S7 edge is £51.50 with £10 upfront(£60 upfront for £46.50 available).

It does look like I wont be able to get the open discount again. They've started cracking down on it due to the amount of people like me who just knew someone who could get a code. I wouldn't really want to pay more than what I do now, so I may have to look at leaving O2.

[Giggles]

New phone shopping is a go. I've currently got the iPhone 6+ with O2, I pay £45 a month after my O2 open discount is applied and get Unlimited calls/texts and 5GB of data.

According to the O2 app I use on average about 840mb per month so anything 2GB and above is enough. One of the in-laws brought over a new Galaxy S7(not the edge) today and it felt weird. Even though it's a reasonable size it felt almost like a toy after having the 6+.
I think I'd have to go for the edge. So that leaves me realistically with the S7 edge or the LG G5.

On O2 Unlimited mins and texts with 3GB data is £41.50 a month, no upfront cost(£99 upfront if you drop it down to £36.50 p/m) on the G5. Same plan with the S7 edge is £51.50 with £10 upfront(£60 upfront for £46.50 available).

It does look like I wont be able to get the open discount again. They've started cracking down on it due to the amount of people like me who just knew someone who could get a code. I wouldn't really want to pay more than what I do now, so I may have to look at leaving O2.

Did you get a look at the HTC 10 (if they'll be stocking it)?

Why are you changing from the iPhone anyway?

[Samadini]

I think I'm going to keep my G3 until I die. It's still amazing.

Best phone I've ever had.

[Raoul Duke]

Why are you trying to upgrade from a phone that's still within its one year 'new' cycle? If anything I'd wait for the iPhone 7 (+), which should be here in September.

[Giggles]

Why are you trying to upgrade from a phone that's still within its one year 'new' cycle? If anything I'd wait for the iPhone 7 (+), which should be here in September.

It's the 6+ he has not the 6S+. Though if I were him (unless he hates iOS or something) I'd be waiting for the iPhone 7 too.

[Magic]

If anyone is after a budget phone I'd look no further than the J7. The J5 I have is incredible for the price.

[Gray Fox]

The reason I'm looking at upgrading is the Mrs has been without a phone for a fair bit. Idea is I'd upgrade and she'd get the 6+ I have.

[Giggles]

The reason I'm looking at upgrading is the Mrs has been without a phone for a fair bit. Idea is I'd upgrade and she'd get the 6+ I have.

Why are you looking at Android ones though? Would that 6S+ not be a better option if you want to change now?

[Gray Fox]

Because there's essentially no difference in price and the Androids have QHD screens these days.

[Gray Fox]

Did you get a look at the HTC 10 (if they'll be stocking it)?

Why are you changing from the iPhone anyway?

Didn't see this.

The HTC 10 isn't here yet. I'll be interested to see how it does though. If I remember right HTC have more debt than they do money in the bank so they need this to work.

[Giggles]

By all accounts it's very good, only letting down a bit on camera. I really don't like the look of it myself. If you're going Android then I'd be looking at he S7 Edge or the Nexus 6P though there's apparently a refresh of the latter on the way already with a processor and RAM upgrade.

One word of warning though, if you don't like a case or cover on a phone steer clear of the Samsung. It feels lovely but that screen is ripe for the smashing. First phone I've ever insured or put a cover on.

[Boydy]

Spending forty odd quid a month on a phone seems ridiculous.

[Giggles]

Depends what you're getting for it. I always preferred to buy the phone outright so I could get a good tarriff without getting a phone from the operator, though these days I get the phone and the bill paid from work and they let me sell it.

[Gray Fox]

I have kids, so insurance on everything!

As for paying £40 odd a month for a phone. I don't mind so long as that includes the insurance. I've learnt my lesson that. Especially as Samsung seem to want to put glass on glass with their new devices. I've only ever dropped my current phone once after the headphone cord snagged on something, but the Samsungs looks slippery as hell.

[Giggles]

I got one of the clear Spigen Crystal cases but I've been meaning to buy a skin so I can get rid of it.

[Gray Fox]

I ended up in the O2 shop yesterday and came out with the G5. The woman in the shop sold me by reminding me the specs of both phones are essentially the same so if unsure to go for the cheaper one.

Now I've got home I'm not so sure on it. It doesn't exactly feel great in the hand. The screen even on full brightness seems nowhere close to the S7 and is a difficult to see on a bright day like today. The chin of it is plastic, which is a little disappointing. I've already opened the camera several times just trying to alter the volume(the camera shortcut on the G5 is a double press of the volume down button). Speaking of the camera, it takes beautiful pictures when it focuses. Unfortunately it seems very jittery until then. Taking photos of anything moving is essentially a no go.
The most concerning thing for me has been the battery though. I left for work at 5:30 this morning at 100% and a 10 minute call on my break aside, it wasn't touched until I got home. By the time I went back on it at 3 it was down to 78%. I'm hoping this is due to it trying to install things but if not then that's a bit crap.

They did say I had 14 days to change my mind...

[Giggles]

LG batteries are generally poor but are always terrible for the first 2 days or so, so you should see improvement.

I'd still swap it for an S7 though.

[Gray Fox]

I'm very tempted. I'm going to see how it gets on tomorrow with a full actual days use.

[Gray Fox]

Further thoughts on the G5.

The camera is bloody gorgeous. This is the first phone where I've noticed facebook compressing the image. I uploaded a picture the other day that looks stunning on the phone but has definitely suffered by the time it was uploaded. I've got used to the power button placement now and it makes you wonder why all phones don't have it there, but then you lay it on a desk and find out.
The display definitely doesn't seem that bright. I keep it at about 60% indoors but it has to be at close to 100% outside, especially if sunny. No chance of seeing anything otherwise. This brings me to the bad mark against the phone. Battery life is still shit. When I unplugged to leave for work today it was on about 90%. Despite only having 45 mins of screen on time I now sit at 64%. I've made sure that's not including any background downloads either. Expanding that out that looks like it's 25% for 45 mins of battery. This would only give 3 hours of screen time which really isn't great at all.
One thing I will say in its defence is that it was in my locker which has very limited signal. If it were constantly searching then I could understand some of that battery drain.

I've got used to the feel in the hand. Coming from a smooth 6+ it felt very sharp but it's okay now. The plastic chin does take something away quality wise too. I do wish they hadn't coated the metal of the main body though as it feels a little odd. I've noticed it also gets very warm during games or multiple downloads. Does the S7 do this Giggles ?

Right now I'm leaning towards going in and asking to swap to the S7 edge. It has almost the exact same internals, a bigger battery and from what I can tell a better screen. If the G5 didnt have such a good camera it would already be a done deal.

[Giggles]

LG's are notorious for horrible battery if you don't have a good signal, though it's always worth uninstalling updates to Play Services and letting it re-update too as that definitely helped battery life on my G2 and G4. I always liked the rear button placement on LG's personally but it's a bit of a pain when you're using a fingerprint scanner if it's back there too. The Samsung placement, for all I dislike about physical and capacative buttons on the front, works much better.

As for the S7, the only time I've noticed my Edge getting hot is if I'm navigating at the same time as it's wirelessly charging but it's never been enough to make it reboot or slow down though. The screen is the best I've seen on anything and looks good at any angle or in any light on auto. The battery is great. It's regressed a little as the last software update upgraded some of the Knox stuff which uses a bit more but it just means I'm down to 5.5 hours screen time instead of 7 without turning anything off to scrimp on it (GPS on high, screen on auto, bluetooth always on, etc).
I've played with the camera more lately and have found it easily up with the G4 (the main camera in the G5 is the same one as the G4) though the wide angle stuff with the G5 is brilliant (you can do it with the Samsung with their lens case but fuck that for a faff). The focus speed on the S7 is unlike anything I've seen on a phone camera too. I can stick up some photos if you want a look. Touchwiz finally looks and works well too and I don't even use a 3rd party launcher any more and the optional Good Lock interface is getting better all the time with monthy updates.

If I had the choice then I'd be taking the Samsung out of those two as the only area the G5 is better is the camera and that's only marginal because of the extra wide lens on the back. The only other reason would be the modules or being able to swap the battery but they look a bit crap at this stage.

[Giggles]

Gray Fox, some S7 photos (imgur, so probably huge).



http://i.imgur.com/aKo7qLv.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/PAsMrPa.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/jrgEmRS.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/SyDBqRn.jpg

[Gray Fox]

Right then. I think I'm sold. I'm on lates this week so it's a case of keeping the phone safe until then.

[Giggles]

Right then. I think I'm sold. I'm on lates this week so it's a case of keeping the phone safe until then.


Might be worth a look too as some camera elements may suit what you want more than others.


(Try to ignore the tossers tie).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDm_o26n8ww

[Gray Fox]

That seemed very one sided there. That said, the S7 being on a bigger aperture and having the bigger pixel thing going on should dominate the G5 in dimmer light.

[Gray Fox]

Going to visit the Mrs in hospital today swung it for me. It's about a 75 minute journey on a couple of buses. From leaving on 100% to getting to her I went down to 76% with only listening to music on soundcloud and the occasional reply to a text.

I appreciate that it charges rapidly but that is way too much used and a deal breaker. I don't want to be carrying a charger or battery bank with me 24/7. I managed to get into the O2 store just about 10 past 5 and asked if I could swap it as I'm within the 14 day period. Woman went ahead and cancelled the current deal and took my G5 back but then told me because it's so close to closing time, the new 'sale' wont go through and it'll automatically be set to hold for 24 hours.

I'm assuming what's really going on is them checking the phone over and making sure I haven't broken it, but it would have been nice to know this before hand as now I've no phone. If I do have to wait the full 24 hours it'll be a tight squeeze for tomorrow too.

[Giggles]

That's a bit of a pisser. I didn't even know O2 existed anywhere any more either. The best option with the LG, for least bulk, is to carry the extra battery but you don't really want to be doing that either. I'm still not convinced that the 'chin' won't eventually wear if it's removed and replaced a lot.

Which Samsung is it again? The regular S7 you said was it? One thing I'd say is definitely get a case for it. I hate them but the glass back scares the bejesus out of me.

[Gray Fox]

S7 Edge I'll be going for. Going from 2800mAh to 3600mAh of battery should be really noticable.

I'll be looking to put a skin on it. I really hate cases.

[Giggles]

S7 Edge I'll be going for. Going from 2800mAh to 3600mAh of battery should be really noticable.

I'll be looking to put a skin on it. I really hate cases.

I did the same as I like to use it without a case unless I'm in work. Got a class white carbon fibre one from dbrand.
If you're putting a screen protector on it then take a look at Screen Knight. It was the fourth one I tried and the best by far as you put it on wet, so it's really easy to line up and get bubble free. Yet to hear of a tempered glass one for the Edge that isn't shite.

[Gray Fox]

Yeah Dbrand is where I'll likely end up going. The thing should be fully insured just in case that all fails tough.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Google are amazing.

I did to my new tablet what I did to my old. Fell on the bathroom tiles (I'm just going to place it in the corner on the floor from now on ffs) and it cracked.

I've just spoken to Paul from Google and they'll be sending me a new one and I have to return the damaged one.

Oh and I'll be buying a screen protector.

Oh and yes, I am a fucking idiot.

[Magic]

He probably thought you were a freak for taking it to the bog.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I blamed a nephew dropping it on the floor.

I always blame a child for any damage that I do.

[Magic]

I too blame it on my spouse.

[Samadini]

Girlfriend has just got herself a P9. It is fucking slick.

[SincereTheRebel]

Im in the market for a new phone. Ive had an iphone since it came out and i want something different. Prefer to stay aay from samsung. If sony offer anything, i will probably go for them at this point. I dont need the latest phone, just something decent and different.

[Kikó]

Get a one plus

[SincereTheRebel]

Just looking into this one plus and the specs are good. It is out of stock. I imagine there is no monthly options for it.


https://oneplus.net/uk/oneplus-one

[Magic]

The Motorola G 4th Gen is out. Looks like a piece of shit.

[SvN]

The one plus three just came out Sincere, get that one.

[Kikó]

Just looking into this one plus and the specs are good. It is out of stock. I imagine there is no monthly options for it.


https://oneplus.net/uk/oneplus-one

I think it's handset only which frees you up to negotiate a great sim only deal.

[SvN]

Yeah the principle behind the One Plus phones are that you buy the handset for about half the price of an iPhone/Samsung and then get a super cheap sim only deal. The only reason I didn't get a One Plus Two was because I knew the Three was due out and I couldn't afford to wait.

[Giggles]

The OnePlus 3 is great. I got the use of one for a week and ended up dumping my S7 Edge to get my own.

[Giggles]

Google are amazing.

I did to my new tablet what I did to my old. Fell on the bathroom tiles (I'm just going to place it in the corner on the floor from now on ffs) and it cracked.

I've just spoken to Paul from Google and they'll be sending me a new one and I have to return the damaged one.

Oh and I'll be buying a screen protector.

Oh and yes, I am a fucking idiot.

The announcement that you'll soon be getting full Play Store access on Chromebooks has made the Pixel C so pointless. No wonder it was on sale :moop:

[Magic]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36763932

:harold:

Also I'm on the lookout for a new phone for the misses, I have £200 in Amazon vouchers to spend.

Then I'll get my hands on her S3 with new battery and get Marshmallow on it. :drool:

[Giggles]

Don't know how they messed that up when the regular S7 is fine against water.

Loads of choice for 200 quid. Most will be better than an S3 too.

[Magic]

I want something that will last at least 3 years though, like the S3 has.

[Giggles]

I want something that will last at least 3 years though, like the S3 has.

3GB RAM and an SD slot should cover that going forward. Probably 2GB, but just to be safe.

[Magic]

Don't particularly want a 5.5inch screen though.

[Magic]

Anybody had the Google Nexus 5X? 32GB model is £230 but I can get the 16GB (which is ample) for £169 on Amazon today.

EDIT: Nah, reviews put me off, no way it'll last 3 years with a shite non-removable battery and no SD card.

The new Nexus's come out in August I think, might see what price they are at, especially the smaller one.

[Giggles]

Anybody had the Google Nexus 5X? 32GB model is £230 but I can get the 16GB (which is ample) for £169 on Amazon today.

EDIT: Nah, reviews put me off, no way it'll last 3 years with a shite non-removable battery and no SD card.

The new Nexus's come out in August I think, might see what price they are at, especially the smaller one.

It'll be around £300-350 on launch. The 5X was a dog but fine with updates now. The unremovable battery would be a worry on any phone if you are looking for 3 years, though its not hard to change

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+5X+Teardown/51318

[Magic]

The bigger one or the smaller one?

Aye I can't be arsed tearing it down, ideally I'd be looking for a 3000+ battery and a 5-5.2 inch phone. 3GB RAM and hopefully 32GB storage.

[Magic]

p.s I'm glad you're back you perpetually miserable old cunt.

[Giggles]

The smaller. The bigger will be around £500.

You'd be tight on those specs at the money unless you go Chinese. LG G4 might drop nearer £200 soon (probably is already outside Amazon).

[Giggles]

p.s I'm glad you're back you perpetually miserable old cunt.

It was a great time away :)

[Giggles]

https://www.wileyfox.com/storm/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B014UUQM52/


Only issue being battery, though cyanogen isn't too hard on it.

[Magic]

What about the Honor 7? Only thing is it hasn't dropped in price since it's launch, though that's probably a good thing.

[Giggles]

What about the Honor 7? Only thing is it hasn't dropped in price since it's launch, though that's probably a good thing.

If you don't mind Chinese then that'd be the way to go.

[Magic]

I certainly don't. Just don't want the bitch moaning. All I've heard is fucking moan moan moan for the past 6 probably more months about the S3. LiquidSmooth is starting to develop bugs and I can't be arsed putting another ROM on it...though that's exactly what I'll be doing when I take it.

Unlike Samsung Hawei probably won't release an update that cripples the phone that forces me to root and custom ROM it.

[Giggles]

I certainly don't. Just don't want the bitch moaning. All I've heard is fucking moan moan moan for the past 6 probably more months about the S3. LiquidSmooth is starting to develop bugs and I can't be arsed putting another ROM on it...though that's exactly what I'll be doing when I take it.

Unlike Samsung Hawei probably won't release an update that cripples the phone that forces me to root and custom ROM it.

Samsung are still up to the same shit now. Absolutely fucked the S7 Edge with updates.

[Magic]

Tell you what the P9 Lite looks nae bad too, same price. Might watch them in case they drop a wee bit.

[Giggles]

There's an Honor 8 coming out now too. Probably be closer to the £300 than £200 but should make the price of the 7 take a cut.

[Magic]

Just put a different custom ROM on the S3 (Archidroid 3.1.3 (5.1.1)) which is supposed to be the best performance. Looks good so far apart from I had to re-flash it as it came up black last time and I thought I'd bricked it LOL. All good now.

If you have an old phone can't really see why you'd stick with the stock, tbh it probably needs to be a common phone though as there is fuck all guides out there at the best of times.

[Giggles]

Just put a different custom ROM on the S3 (Archidroid 3.1.3 (5.1.1)) which is supposed to be the best performance. Looks good so far apart from I had to re-flash it as it came up black last time and I thought I'd bricked it LOL. All good now.

If you have an old phone can't really see why you'd stick with the stock, tbh it probably needs to be a common phone though as there is fuck all guides out there at the best of times.

Definitely a great way to make use of an old device. My original Nexus 7 was slow as shit once it hit stock Lollipop (in fairness I think it came with IceCream Sandwich) and rescued with the Equinox ROM. Runs better now than it ever did.

[Baz]

A new iOS Jailbreak has been released but, as I predicted earlier in the thread, it's for 64-bit devices only. So basically 5S onwards. I guess my jailbreaking days are over until the 7 comes out and I finally upgrade from my 4S. :(

[Magic]

Tempted by the Motorola G4+. Only £199 on Amazon.

[TG09]

I would like to get this but too expensive - http://www.spark.co.nz/shop/mobile/phones/huawei-p9-titanium-grey.html#Prepaid

[TG09]

I have a S2 on Marshmellow and Jail broke my S4 (running 5.1.1).

Yep definitely a good way to keep old phones going.

[Giggles]

I would like to get this but too expensive - http://www.spark.co.nz/shop/mobile/phones/huawei-p9-titanium-grey.html#Prepaid

There's a P9 Lite too if you like the Huawei thing,

[Magic]

Honor 7 looks better for same money. It's miles better than the Moto G4 too.

[TG09]

There's a P9 Lite too if you like the Huawei thing,

Yeah I saw that, but it has a slower processor and a few others things that is not as good as that one.

I've got expensive taste, so I have been told.

I would like to see how much that is in england and get one shipped to me, might work out cheaper.

Another thing is I have $400 to use on a phone from work and I just top up the rest.

[Giggles]

Yeah I saw that, but it has a slower processor and a few others things that is not as good as that one.

I've got expensive taste, so I have been told.

I would like to see how much that is in england and get one shipped to me, might work out cheaper.

Another thing is I have $400 to use on a phone from work and I just top up the rest.

OnePlus 3 so. Probably better than the P9 anyway.

[TG09]

OnePlus 3 so. Probably better than the P9 anyway.


Will take a look at it, ta.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTCdDDn2Q70

Pepsi have made a phone because why the fuck not?

[Magic]

Just managed to pick up a Wileyfox Swift in white from Amazon direct, for £60!

[Boydy]

Anyone have any idea why texts are so shit at sending on my phone?

Even when I've got full signal and can use the internet fine, standard old SMS messages don't seem to work very well and take a fucking age to send. They often fail and I'll have to re-send them. I'm on Three.

[Giggles]

Talk about undoing all your good work of late. I think I've heard of almost every model of phone go on fire at this stage but when they're actually doing something and not fobbing it off then it must be fairly serious.

http://m.rte.ie/news/business/2016/0901/813393-samsung-galaxy-note-7/

[Magic]

Just managed to pick up a Wileyfox Swift in white from Amazon direct, for £60!

It never arrived. :D

Dodgy Chinese seller apparently.

Also I dropped my new A5 (6). It's got a hairline crack on the screen and some damage at the bottom but works ok. Thanks for getting me that case, work. I only asked 3 times.

[Giggles]

The iPhone 7 leaks today look :drool:

[Mike]

Got fed up of my 16gb iPhone telling me it was low on storage that I ordered a 128gb 7 yesterday. :cool2:

[Magic]

The iPhone 7 leaks today look :drool:

I've just looked at the spec list. It reads like a mid-range Android phone circa 2014...

2GB of RAM? Lol. No battery size listed. Shit screen, average front and rear cameras, wtf?

[Giggles]

I've just looked at the spec list. It reads like a mid-range Android phone circa 2014...

2GB of RAM? Lol. No battery size listed. Shit screen, average front and rear cameras, wtf?

It's running iOS so 2GB is more than enough. Comparable to an Android phone having 4GB. The cameras will be really good as always on iPhones and the wide angle is really handy, just a pity they only put it on the plus.

[Baz]

Got fed up of my 16gb iPhone telling me it was low on storage that I ordered a 128gb 7 yesterday. :cool2:
Copy cat.

[Adamski]

iPhone 7 Plus arriving next week. That camera :drool:

[Waffdon]

I ordered the 7 last week too. He said I'd have it by Friday. Thank fucking God.

[Raoul Duke]

I'm going to test out the camera on the Plus and see if it's all it's cracked up to be. It sounds cool, even if it is mega. Also, I can't decide between which black one I want...

My Apple Watch is gonna take about three weeks to arrive :cry:

[Magic]

Hilarious, was informed by work today that my data usage was high (10GB). Fuck you, I said...thought. I use my tethering all the fucking time so I thought I had unlimited data, apparently not. I've only got a 2GB allowance? LOL.

Also they said they'd shipped a case for my new phone, yeah only about 5 weeks and 1 drop too late you useless fucking cunts. I bought my own anyway.

[Giggles]

Even if you have an unlimited data plan, some providers don't include tethering in that and will limit it.

[Magic]

I don't give a fuck because it's work, mate. We are a mobile provider too. Just STFU and pay my bill if you want me to be productive. Then he used the excuse 'I was just checking it was legit data usage and your phone wasn't doing anything weird'. Aye ok.

[Adamski]

I'm going to test out the camera on the Plus and see if it's all it's cracked up to be. It sounds cool, even if it is mega. Also, I can't decide between which black one I want...

My Apple Watch is gonna take about three weeks to arrive :cry:

I wanted jet black but that's only available in 128GB for some fucking reason. Normal black it is.

[Raoul Duke]

I wanted jet black but that's only available in 128GB for some fucking reason. Normal black it is.

I've got that on the 6, so that's ok by me - it's more the fact that I'm not even sure it'll fit in the pockets of my clothes :cab:

[CJay]

Im currently weighing up paying the £200 up front for the 7 vs the 6s. I think I know what the decision will be. :(

Anyone had a 16gb? Not sure whether to go cheap and get that or pay ~£60 extra for 32gb.

[Adamski]

The 7 only comes with 32GB as a minimum if that helps your decision.

[CJay]

Yeah, I'll probably be going for the 6s though. When I mention getting a 7 my wife reminds that we also need to buy a car, as if it's an either or issue.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Clear who wears the trousers...

[Adamski]

Yeah, I'll probably be going for the 6s though. When I mention getting a 7 my wife reminds that we also need to buy a car, as if it's an either or issue.

You can't buy a car with the £140 saving you'll make so whats the point?

[CJay]

Sensible point. Negotiations continue. Plan is to get her a new SE.

[Waffdon]

Jet Black is beautiful.

[Baz]

I've got black and it's ace.

And massively faster than my 4S. :D

[Waffdon]

Yeah, this is a lot quicker than my 6. Swish as fuckkkkkkkk

[CJay]

Aww man. Talk prices - what are you paying for it?

[Baz]

Aww man. Talk prices - what are you paying for it?
I paid £699 outright. £17 a month SIM only deal.

[Giggles]

That's not a bad price at all. The model I got here would be coming close to a grand (€) for the handset.

[Baz]

I was expecting about that price so wasn't too bad. Was tempted to spend an extra hundred and get the 256GB model but really 128GB is more than enough so I just got that.

[Giggles]

True. I've never needed more than 64GB ever, not more than 40GB really, so I've no idea what people do be at with 256GB phones.

[Spammer]

My fucking phone has decided that I'm short of disk space even though I have 200mb spare. I have a fucking gigantic SD card but it reckons I can only move 3-4 apps across to it.

Is there anything I can do to sort this out? It's a bit daft as I've about 30gb spare on the SD card.

[Giggles]

My fucking phone has decided that I'm short of disk space even though I have 200mb spare. I have a fucking gigantic SD card but it reckons I can only move 3-4 apps across to it.

Is there anything I can do to sort this out? It's a bit daft as I've about 30gb spare on the SD card.

What version of Android is it?