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    Phones keep getting bigger and bigger. Will the phablet craze ever end?

    It's been going on for a few years now. The current phones coming out are close in size to the original Galaxy Notes, which is ridiculous. I don't want a freakin 6 inch phone. But the phones keep getting bigger and bigger. Is anyone else getting tired of this? I can't be the only one who wants...
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    Is the Galaxy Nexus still worth buying?

    I'm switching to Verizon and need a phone to use with the unlimited data plan. I was going to spend $650 for a Galaxy S4, the GSM version of which I have now, but I'm having second thoughts. I don't really need all that power. What I want is a phone with a removable battery, that's good for...
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    Do you think customizable smartphone specs are a good idea, and will it happen?

    Personally, I know I would. It seems like the next logical step since the space between the computer industry and the smartphone industry is shortening. Plus the company wins out either way because they still get your sale, as opposed to you possibly passing them over because the phone might not...
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    Exynos or Snapdragon ?

    So if the Snapdragon 600 is similar to the S4 pro, and the S4 pro scores around say 2200 on Geekbench, what should we expect the Octa 8 to be benchmarked like? Just trying to get an idea of the power.
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    Are we getting to the point where specs become irrelevant for the average user?

    This is something I've been thinking about. Since smartphones became popular, it's generally been the rule that the next generation of hardware would be faster and provide a better experience, and the jump between two generations of hardware was rather large. Computers had the same situation...
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    Just switched to Android from an iPhone! Couple questions though

    So I finally did it! I bought a Galaxy S3 to replace my iPhone 4S. Love it so far. Couple of questions though. Is there a way to enable autocorrect by pressing space? On my iPhone, it would autocorrect a word by pressing space. On Android, you actually have to click the word which I'm finding a...
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    What's more important in the longevity of a phone: RAM or processor?

    Wanted to see what you all thought. What would keep a phone running smooth for longer: having a lot of RAM and a decent processor, or a very high-end processor and a mediocre amount of RAM? I was thinking RAM would keep a product running smoothly loner, as most dual cores nowadays are more...
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    Help Why was TouchWiz laggy on this Galaxy S3?

    I went to the T-Mobile store today to play with a Galaxy S3 on 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. I noticed the device was a bit laggy when moving through the OS. Nothing too bad, but it wasn't as responsive as the Nexus 4 next to it, or the iPhone 4S in my pocket. Just had a slight hiccup when moving between...
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    Should I trade my iPhone 4S for a Galaxy S3?

    I was offered a trade for my iPhone 4S: my iPhone 4S 64GB, a morphie juice pack and an FM transmitter for a 16GB Galaxy S3 and an extended battery. Not sure if that's a good deal or not, considering the S3 is a generation newer. I've been curious about Android for some time, mainly because...
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    What's the point of a 1080p display?

    I don't understand this. Aren't many 720p smartphone displays already close to the supposed "retina", or that they have the maximum PPI your eyes can detect? What's the point of having something with a higher resolution? Maybe it's just me, but it just seems like a gimmick and a battery...
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    Why does Google sell the Nexus for such a low price?

    I've just been thinking about this. There's been a lot of speculation that Google sells Nexus devices, especially the Nexus 4 either at production cost, or slightly subsidized. My question is why are they doing this? Yes, I get it's a nice thing to do, but they're a company that's out to make...
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    How much longer until we can play a game like Crysis on our mobile devices?

    If you look at raw benchmarks of current high-end devices like the Nexus 10 and compare them to PC's, you'll see we're about in-line with the core 2 duo and comparable processors coming out in mid-2006, and catching up fast. But how much farther back are we with GPU's? The current games coming...
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    How does Android handle lock-screen notifications?

    I know I keep asking questions about Android, but I really want to make sure switching from iOS is the right decision before I go out and buy a Nexus 4. Anyway, one the the things I really like about iOS is the way it handles notifications. Not only is there a notification menu, but...
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    How are the speeds of the Android Twitter and Facebook apps?

    If I get an Android phone, the 2 apps I will probably use more than anything are Twitter and Facebook. As a result, I want to make sure they run fast... and the display phones at stores usually don't have Twitter or Facebook apps, and even if they do, I wouldn't feel comfortable logging in...
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    Compared to phones of the past, will current smartphones still be relevant in 3-4 years time?

    I guess what I'm wondering is if the current generation of Android smartphones will still be relevant and capable 3-4 years down the road. Phones from 2 years ago are now very antiquated because of their single cores, but with powerful quad core phones coming out now, does that mean they'll stay...
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    What's so great about stock Android?

    I know many people really enjoy the stock vanilla Android experience that Nexus devices or modding provides. I'm just wondering why. What's so great about stock Android? Since tech manufacterers basically use Android but skin it, doesn't that make it similar to stock Android? And the other...
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    What do you think the battery life will be like on the Nexus 4?

    Just wanted to find this out. The Nexus 4 is basically a rebranded LG Optimus G with vanilla Android. The LG Optimus G had about average battery life with 5 hours and 15 minutes in a web browsing test. Do you think the Nexus 4 will improve on that, since it doesn't have LTE and runs vanilla android?
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    On the verge of moving to Android. Have some final questions though.

    Just wanted to say that I've been an iOS user since the first one came out, with a long stint with iPod Touch's and finally to an iPhone. I'm close to moving to the Android platform with the surprise unveiling of the Nexus 4 today :) At $299/$349 with the hardware offered, that's just too good...
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    Is the Nexus 7 any faster than the Galaxy Tab 2?

    I played with the Galaxy Tab 2 of someone that I know and it was pretty good, aside from the fact that it was pretty laggy and the on screen buttons were way too small. So 2 questions: Is the Nexus 7 faster and more smooth than the Tab 2? And are the on-screen buttons usable without thinking...
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    I'm an iPhone user, convince me to get an Android

    I'm an iPhone user and am seriously considering getting an Android for my next phone. I mean, I'm satisfied with the iPhone but want to consider all my options. I don't ask much of my smartphone, what I look for more than anything is a fast web browser, which my iPhone was consistently good...
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    Why are Android benchmarks so much higher than iPhone benchmarks?

    I'm hoping this doesn't turn into an iPhone bashing thread as I'm honestly curious. I like iPhone and Android (albeit in different ways) and am hoping for honest answers. Anyway, I was looking at phone benchmarks of Android and iPhone on Geekbench (Link1) (Link2) and one thing that I noticed...
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    Will Galaxy S3 prices drop once the new iPhone comes out?

    Trying to decide when to buy a Galaxy S3. I have to pay the full price since I'm a prepaid user so am looking at market prices on eBay. I was wondering, do you think the market prices (eBay prices) will drop once the new iPhone comes out? I was thinking a lot of people might decide to sell their...
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    $400 Galaxy S3. Should I buy?

    So I've been going through listings on eBay looking for a Galaxy S3. Anyway, I usually put in a low bid (around $400 or so) in case 1 listing fell through the cracks. But it didn't work. However, today I got a notice that I have a second chance on a listing. Apparently the winning bidder didn't...
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    How smooth is the Galaxy S3 compared to iOS?

    I have an iPhone 4 and am considering switching to Android by buying the Galaxy S3. My one big concern from going from iOS to Android is smoothness. iOS is kinda boring, but the thing I love is how smooth and fluid it is. I would want that from my Android device. I played with an S3 in the AT&T...
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    What do you think the Galaxy S4 might be like?

    I know the Galaxy S3 just came out, but I'm curious what you all think the S4 might have. Will it have a true quad-core? What other features? I posted here earlier about a good offer about buying an S3. I think I'll wait. I have an iPhone 4, which is a great phone and the longer I wait, the...
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