The New Phone Thread

[Andy_con]

Do you not think they've been left behind by the competition?

The v60 is 2 phones in a case. It's not a fold. Just buy an upgraded fold. Watch John rettinger and Mr mobile. They can't stop using their's. Not even they thought they would have this impact.

The fold 2 is really going to move the game on with the exterior display. Very excited to see what happens.

ill leave this here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbdX5otUUw

 

[CrippsCorner]

Missus just ordered an iPhone 11 today. She's been away from Apple for 8 years! So will be interesting to see what she thinks now. 3 year contract though... told her I would have personally waited until the iPhone redesign in October, but hey ho.

 

[imprezaworks]

What was the deal

 

[CrippsCorner]

I think £45 p/m for 128Gb and insurance included... I then told her there was no point in getting the 128Gb version now I have my NAS drive up and running, and it'll be covered under our home insurance policy! I wish she'd ask me before tech purchases lol. O2 refresh by the way.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cool. Not sure which way I go. Still keen on the se2 and go sim only.

Talking of contracts. My better half will be going from a £65 p/m to an £11 p/m come the 6th June.

 

[Crazylegs]

Anyone got a Pixel 3a XL, any good?

The Samsung S10e looks a decent phone but EE have stopped stocking it now. I'll probably run my contract down till August and get the S10e from Carphone Warehouse.

 

[Gally]

ill leave this here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbdX5otUUw

Will watch this evening Andy! Usually catch up on subs at night. Missing Lew later just now! 😞

 

[CrippsCorner]

Well her iPhone was delivered in less than 24 hours! Can't knock O2 there. Does look nice, done a few comparison shots and can definitely tell the improvements over my X.

One weird thing... she's still appearing as green bubbles on messages, any idea why?

 

[Daz...]

She’ll need to enable iMessages in the settings.

 

[CrippsCorner]

She text me again and now she's blue. Random 💙

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep all sorted.

 

[Daz...]

It can take a while for it to activate.

 

[Willo40]

i am tempted to go for a P3 pro instead of an S10, what do people think?

 

[imprezaworks]

P30?

Yeah better half really likes hers.

 

[Willo40]

P30?

Yeah better half really likes hers.

Sorry mate, yes the P30

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah decent.

 

[Gally]

Good phones. The new one is getting rave reviews especially camera wise. Does the p30 have Google play or still an add on?

No idea when they stopped. They have so many phones!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Good phones. The new one is getting rave reviews especially camera wise. Does the p30 have Google play or still an add on?

No idea when they stopped. They have so many phones!

P30 series are the last to come with Google.
Seen that you can side load it on the 40 but I wouldn't like to rely on that.

 

[Gally]

15 minutes max. Just not really something I should have to worry about on my new phone.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

15 minutes max. Just not really something I should have to worry about on my new phone.

Oh it doesn't look hard to do, but some apps (banking etc) still don't work and I wouldn't want to risk them being pulled in the future.
If you aren't invested in Google's ecosystem, and don't use some apps then their store is probably good.

 

[Gally]

I couldn't do it until it was fully fledged and I know most will feel the same.

Experia is getting good reviews. Nice to see others have a go at the title.

 

[Gally]

Fwiw I will miss out the note20 and await next year's phones. Diminishing returns and camera on the Samsung isn't hitting the spot I want.
Far far from bad and probably ahead stills wise than the iPhone and below pixel. iPhone video is game changing.

Good enough to get by but I want more and more every year from these sensors.

 

[riz]

Fwiw I will miss out the note20 and await next year's phones. Diminishing returns and camera on the Samsung isn't hitting the spot I want.
Far far from bad and probably ahead stills wise than the iPhone and below pixel. iPhone video is game changing.

Good enough to get by but I want more and more every year from these sensors.

Lol was waiting for the Gally Note comments.
You have been a fan for a while.
I've got an S10+ , not sure what to go for next tbh

 

[Gally]

The S20 didn't do what it should have with the camera and the note will use 90% the same. This is the best phone I've owned. By a long way!

 

[Crazylegs]

Has anyone got or owned a Pixel 3a XL at all?

 

[Gally]

A few did from memory.

 

[Crazylegs]

A few did from memory.

Any good do you reckon?

 

[Andy_con]

anyone link me up with a suitable wireless charger for an s20?

not keen on these random ones on ebay

 

[Pistachio]

anyone link me up with a suitable wireless charger for an s20?

not keen on these random ones on ebay

I've got the old mini samsung one. Nice and compact compared to the new ones. Only thing is you need the older shape of usb cable

Mini Wireless Charging Pad - Qi Compatible | Samsung Support UK

Mini Wireless Charging Pad - Qi Compatible. Solutions & Tips, Download Manual, Contact Us. Samsung Support UK

www.samsung.com

 

[Andy_con]

I've got the old mini samsung one. Nice and compact compared to the new ones. Only thing is you need the older shape of usb cable

Mini Wireless Charging Pad - Qi Compatible | Samsung Support UK

Mini Wireless Charging Pad - Qi Compatible. Solutions & Tips, Download Manual, Contact Us. Samsung Support UK

www.samsung.com

is it a slow charger though?

 

[Pistachio]

Yeah it's not a fast charger. I'm never in that much of a rush for charge. It's more for convenience

 

[CrippsCorner]

Just seen The Verge have given the P40 Pro 5/10, ouch!

 

[SC03OTT]

anyone link me up with a suitable wireless charger for an s20?

not keen on these random ones on ebay

Ikea. £4.50.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Just seen The Verge have given the P40 Pro 5/10, ouch!

I'd seen another review slating it for:
Lack of Google store (we've known about that for ages)
No headphone Jack (not sure any top end phones come with this anymore)
Poor speaker - fair enough.

 

[Andy_con]

im new to Samsung phones and am having right email trouble on my s20.

im with BT and have been trying to setup outlook, but all it does is ask me to re-enter my password.

what other options do I have to setup email?

 

[Gally]

Get a Gmail account and join 2020.

 

[Gally]

You know I be jesting you! I have no idea. Never had any issues with email. Still miss my blackberry for email.

 

[Gally]

Just seen The Verge have given the P40 Pro 5/10, ouch!

It's weird. Supposed to be a good phone. Forget the play store because it is what it is. As a phone I think it deserved better.

 

[Gally]

anyone link me up with a suitable wireless charger for an s20?

not keen on these random ones on ebay

Rav power or Anker. Both great charges. Both mine are over 2 years old.

 

[Andy_con]

Get a Gmail account and join 2020.

my bt one is like 15 years old, and is very modern