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I would imagine Pixel XLs & iPhones will be in high demand until 2017.   There might not be enough high end large phones to meet the holiday demand.

 
belljr said:
So now I have to go back and reactivate my Note 3 and if I wait on the Pixel.... sweet
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I have a Note 3 also and have been waiting on the Note 7 for months. My N3 still runs pretty good but it has some minor quirks. I really want a Note but don't know if I can wait on the N8. We'll see.

 
In The Zone said:
I have a Note 3 also and have been waiting on the Note 7 for months. My N3 still runs pretty good but it has some minor quirks. I really want a Note but don't know if I can wait on the N8. We'll see.
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I said the same thing until i used them both. :). Amazing how crappy the 3 felt..lol

 
Charlie Harper said:
All have the same CPU, camera, etc.

S7 Edge = larger screen and bigger battery vs S7/Active.

S7 Active = "more durable" case and has physical back, home, and recent tab buttons vs just the physical home button on the other two.
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Thanks, I went with the S7 Edge on Friday, really like it. After reading a bunch on the web, seemed like a better idea to just buy the Edge and slap a decent case on it = same benefits of the Active. Plus getting a free VR headset and AT&T had an additional promotion with an extra $.99 Galaxy Tab E if I added a data line.

Heard on the radio coming into work this morning there were 3 more reported cases of replacement Note 7's catching fire and they are now discontinuing trade-in's and manufacturing. Too bad, really liked my Note 3 before I smashed it.

 
How bad are things like the Galaxy J3 V?  It is so much cheaper, not sure if I'd notice much different from my Note 4 (except for size)

 
Slapdash said:
How bad are things like the Galaxy J3 V?  It is so much cheaper, not sure if I'd notice much different from my Note 4 (except for size)
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It all depends on what you want to do with it. It will probably serve you if you just want to make calls, text and do some web browsing.

From CNET:

The Good The inexpensive Samsung Galaxy J3 runs the current version of Android and takes nice daylight photos. It has a long-lasting, removable battery and the camera app launches with a double-click of the home button.

The Bad Its underpowered processor makes the photo-capture slow enough to miss action shots.

The Bottom Line Light users will do fine with Samsung's entry-level Galaxy J3, but you'll want a higher-powered phone if you plan to keep it around for two years or more.
 
strykerpks said:
It all depends on what you want to do with it. It will probably serve you if you just want to make calls, text and do some web browsing.

From CNET:

The Good The inexpensive Samsung Galaxy J3 runs the current version of Android and takes nice daylight photos. It has a long-lasting, removable battery and the camera app launches with a double-click of the home button.

The Bad Its underpowered processor makes the photo-capture slow enough to miss action shots.

The Bottom Line Light users will do fine with Samsung's entry-level Galaxy J3, but you'll want a higher-powered phone if you plan to keep it around for two years or more.
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That doesn't sound good at all.  

 
strykerpks said:
It all depends on what you want to do with it. It will probably serve you if you just want to make calls, text and do some web browsing.

From CNET:

The Good The inexpensive Samsung Galaxy J3 runs the current version of Android and takes nice daylight photos. It has a long-lasting, removable battery and the camera app launches with a double-click of the home button.

The Bad Its underpowered processor makes the photo-capture slow enough to miss action shots.

The Bottom Line Light users will do fine with Samsung's entry-level Galaxy J3, but you'll want a higher-powered phone if you plan to keep it around for two years or more.
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I'd rather buy a year old flagship phone myself.  Bought my wife a like new Nexus 6 for $200, which is still a steal for that phone.

 
dorno said:
So I received Nougat this morning on my Nexus 6. So far I'm quite impressed with the speed thus far. It really has made a sluggish turd feel fast and usable again. Even the time it takes to shutdown has been improved upon. And the crashing apps issue on the last dev version seems to have been fixed too. Overall I give a thumbs up to Google on this.
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still no update on my Nexus 6.  :no:

 
i need a stylus phone...broke my note 5 a couple weeks ago....do i just keep the 7 or what else can i get?

 
Wife and I have been iPhone users forever (like, near a decade, when did these come out?).  Not that I've been an apple fan, nor she - quite the opposite in fact - but it's just been the better option for what we've wanted all in all, including easier to stay same platform.

The pixel though? Color us intrigued. We'd be thrilled to find a good reason to bail on Apple. 

 
Have only had it for a couple of hours but my Nexus 6 seems to be running much smoother on 7.0 than 6.1.

Also, it's been confirmed that the Nexus 6 will get an official 7.1 update.

 
Project Fi now offering a group plan. We have been really happy with Fi but the one thing it was missing was a group plan.  :thumbup:

Last week we expanded our device options to include Google’s newPixel phones, and today we’re excited to introduce Project Fi’s group plan: an easy way to share Project Fi with the people who matter most to you.

With Project Fi’s group plan, you can now have up to six people on one plan, making it easier to pay your bill, track data usage, and manage settings for everyone, all from one place. Project Fi’s group plan comes with all the features you know and love, along with a couple extras.

Easily add new members

The plan owner will pay $20 for Fi Basics, and can invite new members at any time for $15/month per additional line for Fi Basics (unlimited talk and text). Just like with individual plans, you only pay for the data you use at the same $10/GB rate. If you end up using less than you planned for, you’ll get the unused data credited back in dollars and cents.

There are no commitments or contracts, just as with individual plans. Members can easily join and leave a plan as they please without having to worry about fees. And when it’s time to pay, there’s just one bill with straightforward pricing.

View and manage data usage

With Project Fi’s group plan, we put plan owners and members in control of their data. Members can easily view their own data usage from the Project Fi app, and managers can view usage per member.

Both members and managers can set data notifications to help pace their usage. And managers can add data safeguards for even more control — you can set monthly allowances per member and pause data service if a member goes overboard. We also show data usage breakdowns per app to help you figure out what’s driving usage and make informed decisions.

Phones are an important part of any group plan which is why in addition to supporting Google’s new Pixel devices, we’ll continue to offer the Nexus 5X and 6P through the Project Fi site. To help you set up for your first group plan, we’re offering $100 off the Nexus 6P and $150 off the Nexus 5X when you buy and activate through Project Fi.

Project Fi’s group plan is available starting today. For those of you who are already a part of Project Fi, you can start your group by inviting people (including existing Fi subscribers) from your Fi account page. For those thinking about joining Project Fi, you can visit our website and Help Center to learn more.

Project Fi Community Manager
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ydoc said:
i need a stylus phone...broke my note 5 a couple weeks ago....do i just keep the 7 or what else can i get?
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Do not keep the Note 7.

Those cheap stylusessses work on any phone - are they not precise enough for you?  Maybe an iPhone and that iPen?  Maybe one of the Chinese phones come with one (xXaomi, Huwei, ZTE etc...)

 
Buddy Ball 2K3 said:
Project Fi now offering a group plan. We have been really happy with Fi but the one thing it was missing was a group plan.  :thumbup:
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Hmmm it looks like I might be able to get my wifes tmobile iphone 7 switched over

http://www.provideocoalition.com/use-iphone-project-fi-google-save-per-month-two-different-methods-consequences/

I have a nexus 6 so I could get the sim setup I think, we're on tmobile now anyway so this would cut our costs about 50% for the same service.

 
lumpy19 said:
Hmmm it looks like I might be able to get my wifes tmobile iphone 7 switched over

http://www.provideocoalition.com/use-iphone-project-fi-google-save-per-month-two-different-methods-consequences/

I have a nexus 6 so I could get the sim setup I think, we're on tmobile now anyway so this would cut our costs about 50% for the same service.
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The service continues to get better and they have absolutely fantastic customer service. My only gripe thus far is that some calls take a split second longer to pick up, meaning there is a very slight delay when you answer and say hello. 

 
Buddy Ball 2K3 said:
The service continues to get better and they have absolutely fantastic customer service. My only gripe thus far is that some calls take a split second longer to pick up, meaning there is a very slight delay when you answer and say hello. 
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My only gripe is that it doesn't use wi-fi calling when I have one bar of cell service and strong wi-fi.  Only way around it right now is the clumsy method of going into airplane mode and turning on wi-fi.

 
I wonder what Samsung will do with all these phones?  Do they destroy them, use them for parts, or fix and sell maybe rebranded?

 
Good news for those worried about Bloat and lack up updates.

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/10/12/13258286/verizon-google-pixel-fast-android-updates

But a very straightforward statement that Verizon gave to Ars Technica seems to eliminate any potential concern. (Emphasis added by The Verge.)


First and foremost, all operating system and security updates to the Pixel devices will happen in partnership with Google. In other words, when Google releases an update, Verizon phones will receive the same update at the same time (much like iOS updates). Verizon will not stand in the way of any major updates and users will get all updates at the same time as Google.

Also, the Verizon version of the Google Pixel is carrier unlocked, so you can use it where ever you like. Finally, we have three apps pre-installed on the phone Go90, My Verizon (which is your account management tool) and Verizon Messages (your messaging app). As you noted, all three can easily be uninstalled by the user.


 
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Does anybody in here have the OnePlus 3 and have anything to say (good or bad) about it?  Or the ZTE Axon 7 for that matter?  I am really intrigued by the Pixel, but the price tag is kind of crazy.  I can afford it, but on principle I'd prefer not to.  Currently rocking the Nexus 5 and the battery on it sucks balls at this point (considering the age, understandable, I guess).

 
Polish Hammer said:
Does anybody in here have the OnePlus 3 and have anything to say (good or bad) about it?  Or the ZTE Axon 7 for that matter?  I am really intrigued by the Pixel, but the price tag is kind of crazy.  I can afford it, but on principle I'd prefer not to.  Currently rocking the Nexus 5 and the battery on it sucks balls at this point (considering the age, understandable, I guess).
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I don't have any experience with them but I have heard great things about the one plus.  An IT buddy of mine mentioned the Huawei devices are worth checking out if you are looking for non-premium price tag.

 
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