Hey all, I've rocked the S3 since they came out. I'm getting to the point to where I'm not interested in staying in a upgrade cycle for new hardware and playing the wait game for software updates to be released due to the OEM then waiting for the carriers. So my next phone is going to be one that cuts out all the middle men. So I have accepted that I will have to purchase a phone out right to get what I want.
My hope was that Samsung would do a Google edition s5 or wait for the s6 and hope for a Google edition. So I started to look at the moto X (2014) pure edition and thought my search was over. Many people seemed to dis the battery but comparing SOT to my GS3 it should last longer.
Then the Nexus 6 is announced, Spec wise it looks like the 6 would be around for while but the screen size seems to large for my liking but until I hold one in my hand, its not a deal breaker. So, with the thought of owning a phone for longer than 2 years, I have questions in regards to how google adds or handles carrier features.
Thanks in advance,
My hope was that Samsung would do a Google edition s5 or wait for the s6 and hope for a Google edition. So I started to look at the moto X (2014) pure edition and thought my search was over. Many people seemed to dis the battery but comparing SOT to my GS3 it should last longer.
Then the Nexus 6 is announced, Spec wise it looks like the 6 would be around for while but the screen size seems to large for my liking but until I hold one in my hand, its not a deal breaker. So, with the thought of owning a phone for longer than 2 years, I have questions in regards to how google adds or handles carrier features.
- I have AT&T, I buy a Nexus 6 though the play store and in 6 months AT&T rolls out Wifi calling, VoLTE, HD voice etc... is this something google will then add in a firmware update or is this the only benefit of getting a carrier branded phone?
- in the past, getting a carrier branded nexus, is the a long wait for firmware to roll out?
- how much bloatware is there?
- what about features already present in the carriers ie...T-mobile with WIF calling, HD voice. Is this already enabled at shipment if bought from play store?
- are things like tethering not blocked on a nexus since its doesn't have the carrier software to block it?
Thanks in advance,