Recent content by JesseMacoco

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    Stupid Mistake…Getting a iPhone 12 Pro Max

    Prior to the release of the hTc One M7, the iPhone's hardware used to be tempting, but not anymore. Android OEMs have stepped up their hardware game. I own an iPhone Xs which is still relatively new looking with 99% battery health, but I can't get myself to use it daily because iOS is just...
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    Good news for T-Mobile customers who are also Google fans!

    No, you're not a customer of T-Mobile just because Fi uses T-Mobile's towers to service your cell phone needs.
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    Just ordered a 4a, wondering about the need for a case...

    If the side rails aren't slippery, then I won't consider a case. I'll slap a skin on the back for some form of grip. I use a Pixel 4XL, Galaxy Note9, iPhone Xs, OnePlus 7Pro and an LG G8, and the only phone that I have a case on right now is the iPhone Xs. The sides are just too slippery.
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    Last Time I Had A Note, It Was A Note 2. Advise?

    The S-Pen is indispensable, which is why I've always used the Galaxy Note as my go to device since 2011. I currently use a Galaxy Note9. I use my S-Pen to jot down ideas, draw, make precise on screen selections (fat finger life), sign documents, extract specific content (smart select) and more...
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    Are the days of 3rd party launchers numbered?

    I've been using Nova launcher with prime on my Galaxy Note devices for atleast 8 years. I still have it installed on my Note9, but I don't use it as much since Samsung now provides ways to "theme" your device. I used to try to incorporate some of Google's UI ideas into my Note devices, but now...
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    Is anyone else underwhelmed by the 5?

    You're welcome, I guess?
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    Pre-orders live for Tab S7/S7+

    My Tab S6 works just fine. I barely get to use it, so I don't see the need for a newer version.
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    Question on using Play Store vs. Galaxy Store

    Unless you don't use any of Samsung apps, only then will the Galaxy store be useless to you. Fortunately, people do use Samsung apps. So, the question whether anyone uses the Galaxy store is ridiculous. I have a Gear S3 Classic with LTE paired with a Note9. I use a handful of Samsung apps. So in...
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    Is the Ultra hump a turn off?

    That's another way to go, if I used screen protectors. I really like the finish Samsung used on the Note20 Ultra, but there are other things keeping me away from it. The question just happens to be about the hump.
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    Is the Ultra hump a turn off?

    The bump is ridiculous. The majority who use cases probably won't mind. I don't use cases, just skins for the grip, and no skin will solve the huge bump problem. I'm sticking with my Note9.
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    July Update, anybody have it yet?

    Got it yesterday. Was not a huge one.. around 3mb
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    Will no proper Google Services keep you away?

    Three things that make this device a non starter are price, the lack of a QHD display (no premium flagship device should ever ship with anything less than a QHD display), and Google's playStore. I don't really care about Google apps but I need that official Google PlayStore, play protect etc.
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    Watch to go with new Note 10

    Gear S3 Classic with LTE. I've had it since it was first available on T-Mobile US. I decided on getting the Gear S3 for three reasons: LTE, design and MST. I used to hate using my HTC one M7 phone on bike rides for fear of dropping it, so I swore to get a watch that would allow me leave my phone...
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    HTC One: OS not installed. stuck!

    Bricked my Tmobile HTC One M7.HELP So I did something pretty dumb yesterday. Installed the HTC Sense 6 update on my HTC ONE M7, hated it so decided to root my phone to revert back to Sense 5.0 or 5.5 or potentially try a custom ROM. Downloaded a Tmobile 4.3 JB RUU, downloaded android SDK, HTC...