Recent content by Ad999

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    No sim Phone vs Tablet

    Looking at the Pixel 2XL for $60. Had no idea Android was up to version 12.
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    No sim Phone vs Tablet

    I see the Pixel 2 xl is updating to Android 11...and available for around $60 usd. Will search the forum for more info on those. Thanks for the very helpful replies! Wondering how long my moto g running android 5.1 will keep working.
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    No sim Phone vs Tablet

    Hello out there... Not very technical individual here and need some direction on a new (used) device. My phone is a moto g XT1034 from maybe 10yrs ago. It works fine and I am not looking for a new phone. More and more I am finding devices that use an app for an interface. For example I...
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    how to completely remove google from android phone

    Not sure if the tone is changing on this topic (privacy) or if the naysayers just lost interest. Bought my first smartphone a short time ago. Wanted to be able to run Navonics when boating, get tide and weather info real time. Read my favorite forums when on the bus or waiting. Maybe check...
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    Pay with your phone, it's coming, someday....

    One up side is at the end of the month you can report how well you stayed within your budget or where you need to trim back spending. All the data entry is already done. Sure are lots of folks flashing the phone at Starbucks drivethru...clerk needs to scan it with a barcode reader. Least I...
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    What are your views in google and privacy?

    I may get to this point also... Old thread but new to me. Recently bought first smartphone (Moto G) because I don't want to be left behind on the technology front. Am convinced the primary purpose of this device is for google to collect as much "personal" info as they possible can. With GPS...