Recent content by geekeedee

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    Thoughts on Iphone X? Are you jumping ship?

    I am skeptical about Face Id. I don't think Face ID is there yet. In the Apple presentation, it took an embarrassing 3 times to unlock (the third time with a backup iPhone). What if I have an identical twin, triplet ? What if I have a nose job, face lift, facial cosmetic and reconstructive...
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    Has your feelings changed about the headphone jack?

    I still like and want headphone jacks. I still like and want wired headphones: they also function as an antenna for the FM radio.
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    How long do you keep a phone?

    I had the Google Nexus 4 (great phone) for 3.5 years until I dropped it for the umpth time and broke it. I had the same car for 10+ years until I smashed it beyond repair in an accident. I guess there is a pattern here ... :-\ ;) In the early days, the race to upgrade seems to be toward...
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    Is your main "computer" a Desktop, Laptop, or a Smartphone?

    I have a laptop at work, a desktop at home, and a smartphone in my pocket all the time. If "main computer" is defined as TIME spent on it : 40% laptop, 40% phone, 20% desktop If "main computer" is defined as MONEY spent on it (purchase, upgrade, apps, accessories) : 90% phone, 10% desktop...
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    Sound profiles for work day ringtone?

    Check out this Automagic forum. It has what you are looking for: Automagic Forum - Professional Ringtone During Working Hours Automagic is an automation app available on the Play store like Tasker, but it is easy to design automated tasks (called "flow") with flowcharts.
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    Security Update Today

    My Moto G4 Plus with Nougat 7.0 also got the June 1st 2017 security update today (July 13). Happy to report that update went well without a glitch.
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    How do I send greeting messages on birthdays automatically using notifications in Android?

    There is this birthday notification app developed with the Automagic automation app: Automagic Forum - View topic - Birthday Notification with Text, E-mail, Call - Calendar ...
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    Calendar birthday notifications

    There is an app (flow) developed with the Automagic automation app that can do that: Automagic Forum - View topic - Birthday Notification with Text, E-mail, Call - Calendar ...
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    What is a good birthday & anniversary reminder app?

    Re: What is a good birthday & anniversary reminder app? Check out this birthday notification app (flow) developed with the Automagic automation app: Automagic Forum - View topic - Birthday Notification with Text, E-mail, Call - Calendar ...
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    Set reminders/notifications for contact birthdays on Google Calendar?

    Check out this birthday notification script (flow) developed with the Automagic automation app: Automagic Forum - View topic - Birthday Notification with Text, E-mail, Call - Calendar ...
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    Upgrade time, G4 or G5

    My G4 got Nougat upgrade on the Easter weekend. The upgrade went well, and I notice a slight improvement in battery life. As for G4 vs G5, I would personally pick the G5 if I don't already have a G4, for the better multi-purpose fingerprint button in the G5. A smaller 5.2 screen is non-issue...
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    What is Your Favorite strategy game?

    Chess anyone? :D and Age of Civilizations.
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    get notification of birthdays etc entered on the contact screen

    Assuming your phone uses the stock Google Contacts and Google Calendar, when adding or editing a contact, make sure to set a birthday date in one of the fields of Contacts and then save (nothing else to do in Contacts). In Google Calendar, go to settings and check the 'Birthdays' option. Then...
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    Which version of Android did you start with? Which version are you using today?

    I started with KitKat on a Nexus 4 (love the old Nexus line), now with Nougat.
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    Google update for keyboard

    I got the new Gboard. I love the new always on NUMBER ROW on top! The number row in the old Google keyboard was a deal breaker for me and was the reason why I used Swiftkey for a long time. Now, I am switching back. Another feature I like about Gboard is the option to use in ONE-HANDED mode...