Recent content by bujd

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    Note 5 and Smart Watch

    Until yesterday, I was using a Gear 2 (i.e., Samsung's Tizen watch). It was fine, but I really hated the charging method it uses. The contacts on the back of the watch became covered in dirt/grime any time I did anything outdoors that was remotely active while wearing the watch and I became...
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    Samsung pay officially released!!

    American Express (at least their regular charge cards -- green, gold, platinum) is supported. It's just a pain in the neck to activate. When I tried to activate my Amex, I got an error message in the app that I needed to contact the issuer. I called Amex and, after going through several...
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    Samsung pay officially released!!

    I used it several times last night, each time at stores that don't have NFC payment available -- Macy's, Nordstrom, Target and Gymboree (don't ask). A couple of clerks asked if I was using Apple Pay. A couple told me "I don't think we have that" (meaning NFC payment). All of them were amazed...