Recent content by AnotherInternetGuy

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    How long have you all had your Note 8?

    Bought mine on release day and it's still solid and looks great. My only complaint is that the battery is mediocre. Not bad, but not great, which stands out because everything else about the phone is outstanding. (I can't comment on gaming since I don't) As far as I know Note 9 improves this...
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    sticking with the note 8

    My Note 8 is perfect, except for one thing... Battery. Which is honestly mediocre. You simply don't get a full day on charge. Maybe that makes me a "power user" but after a 12 hour day, I'll have 15% remaining at most which kinda sucks. Nothing's perfect. (First world problems) That being...
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    UK Note 8 Oreo

    Of course the update arrives the day after I decide to stop checking twice a day. :D I need to get a life lol...
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    UK Note 8 Oreo

    Unlocked (using three) and still nothing. The amount of waiting and checking for updates I've done over the last fortnight... I'm bet I won't even care once I get it! I'm done.
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    would you buy a smaller note?

    I find the note 8 close to perfect to be honest. Possible improvements: -Less curved design (something like a Note 8 sized Essential phone) -Bezel reduction (shave 2.5mm off top and bottom) -Dual front facing speakers -In-display finger print reader -Hell, make it a mm or two thicker (for a...
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    Anyone using the AKG earphones?

    It's straight up bizarre that people in this post are talking about Bose as though they are the gold standard of in-ear headphones. That's like going to burger king for coffee. Unless the discussion is about noise cancelling, over-ear headphones, I literally have no idea why Bose are even being...
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    Any update on Oreo? 😥

    Finally! Let me just put that in my calend- oh.
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    Any update on Oreo? 😥

    What new features does Oreo bring exactly? Genuine question, because it's the first time a new Android version has arrived without anyone really talking about any killer features...
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    honest answer. Is this phone smooth and fast?

    Yes. With one caveat: Not all android apps can run smooth and fast. And that's a fault of specific app developers rather than any handset. One example: I found chrome to perform perfectly fine and never used any other browser. Then by chance I tried Samsung's own browser "internet" and to...
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    Help! Ok Google doesn't work on Note 8 - Tried everything

    Many thanks. I forgot to switch off mid power saving mode recently and I've been outright embarrassed about not being able to find the solution. Would it kill Samsung to create a pop-up notification message saying "OK Google Command cant be used in power saving mode"? :p
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    Is Bixby really that bad?

    Well I won't thank you for the condescension or personal insults that you''ve thinly veiled in humour. It's comments like this that put people off trying to to have friendly discussion. I was trying to make a positive contribution to the topic but yeah, i'm experiencing a technical problem and...
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    Pixel 2 XL finally beat iPhone X at something.

    Seriously. The Verge has lost all credibility with this generation of iPhone releases. It's either that they're Apple fanatics to the point of being a cult or they're outright sponsored by Apple in an unofficial;[kkkcvfgsde capacity. Regardless, their reviews and content on phones is...
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    Is anyone else mildly annoyed at the 'gap' at the top of the Note 8 screen?

    Looks like you have specific tastes and little tolerance for compromise: Good. You're on the right operating system. But not the right launcher. Download Nova launcher. The paid version is easily the best couple of bucks you'll spend on your phone. It'll let you make a set up tailored to your...
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    Note 8 UK youtube

    I also had this problem when i first bought mine, but I then the toggle just appeared one day (i assume after an update to the app or an android update). Sorry i cant be of more help!
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    Is Bixby really that bad?

    But just to clarify, the specific aspect that makes bixby so powerful is the freedom to program complex chain commands and assign a code word to initiate it. For example, i say "clean up" and bixby clears my notifications, closes background apps not in use, clears temp data and performs all...