Recent content by laxu

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    Antivirus on Android or not?

    I agree. I haven't used one on Windows 7 for years and haven't had any issues. Yes I have checked many times with various AV software. For Android phones I think it's totally unnecessary. Just don't dowload and use programs from dubious sources. User stupidity is the number one reason why...
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    Where have all the small phones gone?

    It's all about the screen to body ratio. Small bezels and big screen. This is why the Galaxy S4 is so great. It crams a big 5" screen into minimal bezels and due to the hardware buttons those take up no screen space either. I still haven't found a good successor for it. Tried a Sony Z5 Compact...
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    Samsung Galaxy S7 Rumors

    Re: Samsung Galaxy S7 Screen Size - Go Big or Go Home? I'd prefer if they went back to smaller. To me the S6 is just wide enough to be uncomfortable to hold and Samsung has really been playing the excessive specs game with the 1440p display. I can't tell any real difference between it and my...
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    Sony Z5 compact: overheating

    It's pretty common for phones to get hot when downloading all your apps. After that it's usually not that bad. That said, today I sent my Z5 Compact back. I didn't like that it got noticeably warm during everyday tasks like web browsing. Basically if the phone was used to do anything for about...
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    [Closed] Win one of five VR for G3 visors —*and a phone to go with it!

    Combining VR with smartphones is a great idea because it can give new life even to slightly older phones (just use them for co-op VR games or something).
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    [Closed] The Android Central non-sexist, non-spammy OnePlus One contest

    My girlfriend could use a new phone.
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    [Closed] Win a (as in one) free smartphone from Android Central, Poweramp and Negri Electronics!

    Re: Fives days, five free phones: Win with Android Central, Poweramp and Negri Electronics! Yes please!