No More IR Emitter for barcodes

[frankd1]

Just noticed this... last couple of years, all the Galaxies have included an IR emitter. When used in conjunction w/ S-Pay, it blasted barcodes (like grocery store club cards), which made it MUCH more reliable than relying only on the barcode on screen. I only noticed it missing on my S10+ tonight when the self checkout scanner wouldn't read my club card. Bummer. I guess it would have required an even bigger punch through the screen to include it in the S10.

 

[Mike Dee]

They could have put it in top. IR blasters are not popular enough to warrant putting them in phones. I understand people like them but they are disappearing from devices.

 

[frankd1]

I understand people like them but they are disappearing from devices.

Agreed, but still bummed. This was one of the small items, like MST, that really tipped the scales toward Samsung for me instead of a Pixel.

 

[Mike Dee]

Agreed, but still bummed. This was one of the small items, like MST, that really tipped the scales toward Samsung for me instead of a Pixel.

Understood, LG fans were upset when they decided to shelve the IR blaster 2 years ago.

 

[Mooncatt]

Understood, LG fans were upset when they decided to shelve the IR blaster 2 years ago.

Were upset?

Man we're STILL upset! Lol

 

[Mike Dee]

Were upset?

Man we're STILL upset! Lol

I stand corrected....lol