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    I've got a pixel 3a it fucking rocks. The only thing I wish was that it was water proof.

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    @Machpants said in Phone suggestions:

    I've got a pixel 3a it fucking rocks. The only thing I wish was that it was water proof.

    I have a S10, but next phone will be a Pixel I reckon

    How annoying is the water resistance factor? Like, are you afraid to check your phone in a drizzle? Or are you looking to do more extreme things with it?

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    @NTA I have a 4, it's great but I do miss fingerprint unlock from my Sony. Oh and being able to save stuff to an sd card Sonys are bloody nice too.

    Really like it just being plain android, which Sony is also good for.

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    @voodoo Well it has no rating, so it means if it's raining you have to 'hide it'. This is mostly when going for a run or a ride (I mount it on the handlebars) - normal use not a worry

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    @Machpants

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    @NTA See "hide it"

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    Shoulda got an Xperia. So sexy I tried to mount mine.

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    @shark said in Phone suggestions:

    Shoulda got an Xperia. So sexy I tried to mount mine.

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    @Kirwan

    Couldn't find a phone thread so this will do.

    Have you got the new iPhone? Is it any good. We both usually get at around the same time but you have it usually a month or two early and can spill the beans.

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    What do you know! "I" did find a phone thread!

    Cheers @Duluth

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    The announcement is tomorrow, so I'll see if it's worth upgrading. At the moment, the one I have is perfectly fine, so might be the first time I wait three years.

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    On the other side of the coin: been running around with the Pixel3a for a few months now. Mostly it is great. The software for the camera is pretty spesh and the ability to go back and do portait blur thingy in either desktop or chrome app is cool.

    It isn't the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to bluetooth in the car BUT that may just be that my car is 8 years old now 🤷♂ also won't hook up to the Square Point Of Sale so assume the device isn't supported, which is a bit of a flaw given my crappy Nokia 8 can still do it.

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    I got a inexpensive Oppo with a big battery, I never knew what a luxury it was to have a battery that lasted all day and then some. Battery will always be one of my main considerations in the future.

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    @chimoaus said in Phone suggestions:

    I got a inexpensive Oppo with a big battery, I never knew what a luxury it was to have a battery that lasted all day and then some. Battery will always be one of my main considerations in the future.

    It the best part of the big phones, big batteries. Also, I found the watch has made my phone last longer as I don’t have to use it as much for notifications, time, etc.

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    @Kirwan said in Phone suggestions:

    @chimoaus said in Phone suggestions:

    I got a inexpensive Oppo with a big battery, I never knew what a luxury it was to have a battery that lasted all day and then some. Battery will always be one of my main considerations in the future.

    It the best part of the big phones, big batteries. Also, I found the watch has made my phone last longer as I don’t have to use it as much for notifications, time, etc.

    The best use I found for my Garmin watch is the "find my phone" function 🤣 because I'm an absent-minded old coot.

    Seriously though it got a bit annoying having it buzz every 5 minutes until I figured out how to change it, but you're right in that you can quickly decide whether something is worth attending to or not. The Garmin obviously doesn't have the sophistication the Apple Watch does, but battery life is good.

    How long do you go between charges on the Apple Watch? Has it improved with each model?

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    @NTA said in Phone suggestions:

    @Kirwan said in Phone suggestions:

    @chimoaus said in Phone suggestions:

    I got a inexpensive Oppo with a big battery, I never knew what a luxury it was to have a battery that lasted all day and then some. Battery will always be one of my main considerations in the future.

    It the best part of the big phones, big batteries. Also, I found the watch has made my phone last longer as I don’t have to use it as much for notifications, time, etc.

    The best use I found for my Garmin watch is the "find my phone" function 🤣 because I'm an absent-minded old coot.

    Seriously though it got a bit annoying having it buzz every 5 minutes until I figured out how to , but you're right in that you can quickly decide whether something is worth attending to or not. The Garmin obviously doesn't have the sophistication the Apple Watch does, but battery life is good.

    How long do you go between charges on the Apple Watch? Has it improved with each model?

    I’m on series 3, and it could last two days with my usage. They add more features each version and try to keep the battery constant. So basically one day of heavy usage

    Great gadget.

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    @Kirwan said in Phone suggestions:

    @chimoaus said in Phone suggestions:

    I got a inexpensive Oppo with a big battery, I never knew what a luxury it was to have a battery that lasted all day and then some. Battery will always be one of my main considerations in the future.

    It the best part of the big phones, big batteries. Also, I found the watch has made my phone last longer as I don’t have to use it as much for notifications, time, etc.

    Love the iOS update that allows you to watch a video while still using other apps on your phone. Game changer

    Talking about Disney + etc obviously...

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    Apple's iPhone 12 NZ pricing, no charger or headphones included

    At least Apple has realised that as their phones are getting closer to the size of an iPad there is a market for a 'mini' with the full suite of tech.
    I brought a SE to get the size I like but this new 'mini'12 is tempting.

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    @Crucial said in Phone suggestions:

    Apple's iPhone 12 NZ pricing, no charger or headphones included

    At least Apple has realised that as their phones are getting closer to the size of an iPad there is a market for a 'mini' with the full suite of tech.
    I brought a SE to get the size I like but this new 'mini'12 is tempting.

    Cheers for the video.

    That's good enough flashing lights and shiny things to make me want to buy it!

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    @Hooroo said in Phone suggestions:

    That's good enough flashing lights and shiny things to make me want to buy it!

    Purely on aesthetics, the move back to flat sides is an improvement

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