Recent content by JohnnyCanuck

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    Do you really need to upgrade?

    I'm on the fence about this one. Never been a huge fan of Samsung bloat, but like the idea of the Focus app and love the hardware.
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    Frustrating Bluetooth Issue

    I think I might have solved it ... fingers crossed. Deleted the car from my phone and the phone from my car, rebooted the phone into safe mode and then added it back in and rebooted the phone. Five hours later, it worked fine.
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    Frustrating Bluetooth Issue

    I have a new BT issue that's driving me nuts. It has suddenly developed and seems to have occurred since the January security patch (although I can't be sure it wasn't slightly after). My Moto Z had no problem connecting to my car audio (stock 2016 BMW) over BT giving me metadata and track...
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    Incipio OffGrid Power Pack

    Have to say thiss is a fabulous mod. I don't use if most days because I can always plug my phone in while I'm in the office if I need to. But, when I'm on the road all day ... this is perfect. Not too heavy, not too thick, but lots of power.
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    [Closed] CONTEST: Win a rad box of Android Central goodies!

    Those "coasters" look awesome. That would be great to have on my desk at the office (and advertising for this site!).
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    Google Pixel - Preorder / order / shipping thread

    Yea, I was pleasantly surprised when he said that.
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    Google Pixel - Preorder / order / shipping thread

    Just ordered mine (128GB, 5", Silver) through my employer's EPP provider. Told 1 to 2 weeks.
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    [Closed] Enter now for a shot at the new Samsung Galaxy S7!

    As always, Mobile Nations gives us excellent swag to win!
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    [Closed] Win a Nexus 5X from Android Central!

    I'm needing a new phone, and the 5x would do they job well. Would love to win!
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    [Closed] Win a Galaxy S6 edge+!

    Been away from Sammy phones since my Galaxy SII ... but this looks pretty cool and maybe it's time for another Samsung phone.
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    recommendation for email app

    I wanted one that integrates exchange contacts with the phone and I don't think Type does that. I'm using Mail wise and am pretty satisfied.
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    Is there an Android equivalent of Cortana?

    Actually, it's not really a lack of apps that caused me to move from WP to the G3. It was more the delay in apps. Everything you want or need is ultimately available in WP ... just not often enough at the leading edge for me. As above, the thing that tipped the scales for me is the better...
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    What text app are you using

    I like Textra a lot, but it doesn't work with Agent's Drive Mode and that's a deal breaker. Currently playing with AwSMS which was mentioned earlier in the thread (thanks for the tip). Pretty good looking app, although some bug fixes are desperately needed and an update is due this week.
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    Is there an Android equivalent of Cortana?

    Also a WP8.1 refugee (Lumia 920/1020) and for the most part, I miss Windows Phone. It simply is a much better UI than anything offered up by Android or Apple. However, my experience is just the opposite... the G3 integrates with my car so much better than WP8.1. Part of it is just the design of...
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    [Closed] Santa Phil Day 4: Win a (as in 1) ASUS ZenWatch

    Be nice to have a nice smartwatch to replace this one of my collection of nice Fossil watches ...