The New Phone Thread

[Craig]

Get the samsung ones. Avoid glass imo. Samsung sell two for 10 quid and alignment stuff. I have it on my s22u.

Tip, do it in the shower room or en suite, the steam keeps the dust down. Look on you tube or google.

Cheers mate.

 

[Gally]

You might get thicker ones and better protection, but you're ruining a great phone screen experience and if you're going to drop it that hard, how much help is the protector.

Can recommend the dbrand grip case also, thicker, but good protection, I take my phone out the case in the house mostly as they feel so much better in the hand.

 

[Gally]

Real leather skin on the real. Smells like manly balls. Love it!

 

[Willo40]

Well i have just ordered a Pixel 6 pro.... , see what the fuss is about

 

[Gally]

Good choice! Hopefully you enjoy the experience. Really research it and get the most from the phone. USE the pixel quirks to your advantage!

 

[Adamm.]

Samsung was offering £600 for my S21 ultra and the temptation to upgrade was strong. Think it's not really worth it though doubt I'd really notice the difference and I prefer the curved corners more than the squared look. Main thing is I'd like the 500gb one as I only have 11gb left now but that'll probably still last ages. I thought £600 was a good offer though especially seen as I got it for £1k brand new from Currys clearance on eBay with a little mark on the box.

 

[Gally]

Not a bad price. But your phone is still one of the best phones ever made and the best phone on sale for all rounder. There is a reason MKBHD uses one daily 18 months after its release. Brilliant piece of tech.

 

[donnylad]

Just got an iPhone 13, the camera is great for portrait shots or close up. I find it so annoying that the zoom on iPhones is absolutely w**k though.

 

[Gally]

Something about the look of this phone. Incredible design language! Great specs under £600!

 

[Mr Squashie]

Day 4 of swapping back to my Galaxy S9 from the Xperia 1 III and I'm struggling to remember why I ever wanted to upgrade. I don't miss the 4k display at all, I don't miss the 120Hz display anywhere near as much as I thought I would, and the camera is so much easier to use.

 

[Gally]

Nothing Phone (1) - 8GB RAM + 128GB, Glyph Interface, 50 MP dual camera, Nothing OS, 6.55” 120Hz OLED display, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z6R6C7C/?tag=cliospnet01-21

£399

Another bargain!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Isn't that the one that you posted against the iPhone and Pixel?
The camera looked pretty ropey from memory. I'll watch that video tomorrow though.

Massive Megapixels means nothing if the sensor and software can't perform.

 

[Gally]

It is ropey, especially video. Still a very good phone and that bit more interesting compared to the 6a. The pixel is a great phone and a great competitor.

Just another interesting choice.

 

[Gally]

The man himself reviewing the Flip 4. Emma just got hers delivered today with the new watch 5.

 

[Flat Eric]

Didn't know there was new watches out, only had my watch 4 classic in February

 

[riz]

I'm tempted by the new buds

 

[Gally]

 

[Gally]

Looks kinda long but it's standard screen. High quality build. Essentially cost about £250 after all the discounts and the £150 voucher she got in the box. 😂 Literally throwing them out the doors.

 

[Willo40]

Pretty impressed with my Pixel 6 pro, the magic eraser is a bit tricky to you use, but the camera is excellent, phone looks and works great, battery life seems decent to.

 

[Gally]

I quite fancied trying one out over a week to see if I would like it all. The object eraser clone on Samsung is very very good. I have the spen which makes it a little easier but this was a rough one ...

 

[Gally]

The photo was actually taken on my note10+ that weekend.

 

[Willo40]

The photo was actually taken on my note10+ that weekend.

i need to have a proper play with the camera, the night camera seems very good, pictures are really really clear.

 

[Gally]

Sony announces September 1 event, hints at a compact device

Sony has announced an Xperia event for September 1. The company hinted at a compact device, suggesting that the Xperia 5 IV is coming.

www.androidauthority.com

@andy_con @ForceIndia

Compact range maybe?

 

[Andy_con]

Sony announces September 1 event, hints at a compact device

Sony has announced an Xperia event for September 1. The company hinted at a compact device, suggesting that the Xperia 5 IV is coming.

www.androidauthority.com

@andy_con @ForceIndia

Compact range maybe?

Still like My Xperia 1 iii

 

[Gally]

Interesting development. Recent verge podcast talking about "small" phones. I think an iphone pro mini would sell well also, but in fairness a non max pro isn't too big.

Exciting, love Sony phones, still haven't owned a modern one!

 

[imprezaworks]

Thought I'd call ee and see what deals they can do on the iPhone 13 Pro.

Best deal aparantly. £90 upfront and £55 a month.

Asked about a sim only deal that I had seen @£15 a month (12 month contract).

I currently pay 41.

Debating to go sim.

 

[riz]

Three.co.uk unavailable

store.three.co.uk

 

[McGherkin]

Smashed two of my camera lenses the other day. No problemo, I have Applecare+ through my insurance.

Made an appointment, strolled in, 'Ah yes, that'll be £400 sir'

'No it won't, I have Applecare'

Nope. Says expired on my phone. Phoned Vodafone's insurance department 'oh yeah we didn't send the form off, give it 48 hours and you'll have it back'


Worth checking if you still have it before you go in and make yourself look a tit like me.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Thought I'd call ee and see what deals they can do on the iPhone 13 Pro.

Best deal aparantly. £90 upfront and £55 a month.

Asked about a sim only deal that I had seen @£15 a month (12 month contract).

I currently pay 41.

Debating to go sim.

SIM only is definitely the way, I've managed to get my contract down to £10 p/m now and that's for 20Gb.

You do realise iPhone 14 is out next week?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah

 

[riz]

My link didn't work, if you Google three sim only. You can get £8 for 20gb data.

 

[ForceIndia]

I'm tempted by the new buds

Nah. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro
The new Bose buds are going to be similar money.

 

[Mr Squashie]

Got a new SIM card over here because roaming is fucked since Brexit, found out my phone doesn't support dual SIM. Tits. At least the new one does but I'll have to wait until I'm back in the UK to collect it along with my car.
On the plus side I get 140Gb for just under £7, and video streaming sites (YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video etc) don't count towards my data usage!

 

[imprezaworks]

Rang ee again, not playing ball with the 13 Pro. I'm kind of tempted by the oppo 5pro thing at 47 a month. Anyone know much about them?

 

[Willo40]

Rang ee again, not playing ball with the 13 Pro. I'm kind of tempted by the oppo 5pro thing at 47 a month. Anyone know much about them?

i looked at them mate, would have got one but too expensive for me, i ended up with a Pixel 6 pro, £40 a month with 20gb on O2, so far it's been great and battery life seems decent enough.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah the best price is 47 a month. They said there was a 150 upfront but they will do it for £50. Probably go for that unless any other replies which are negative etc.

 

[Willo40]

Yeah the best price is 47 a month. They said there was a 150 upfront but they will do it for £50. Probably go for that unless any other replies which are negative etc.

They get good reviews mate, so i don' think you will be disappointed.

 

[Gally]

Yeah the best price is 47 a month. They said there was a 150 upfront but they will do it for £50. Probably go for that unless any other replies which are negative etc.

I would opt for the pixel 6 pro over it if similar money.

 

[imprezaworks]

Better half has, one and not a fan

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone seen much about the 14?