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Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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I will probably get this purely for the fact that it has a 3.5 mm audio jack

I think I might too! I'm still using a Galaxy Note 8 and this is the first appealing phone I've seen in ages. I'll miss the stylus, but don't use it as frequently as I used to.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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The only problem with Asus phones in general, which is also apparent in their ROG phones, is the lack of updates. Their hardware is top-notch, literally; I've never seen faster phones. But, they don't update them consistently enough, unlike Google and Samsung which have pledged multiple years of software support through Android releases.

Not only updates, but soft quality in general is atrocious, every update is usually a gamble.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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The only problem with Asus phones in general, which is also apparent in their ROG phones, is the lack of updates. Their hardware is top-notch, literally; I've never seen faster phones. But, they don't update them consistently enough, unlike Google and Samsung which have pledged multiple years of software support through Android releases.

I own the Zenfone 8 and it has consistently received updates large and small. It came with fairly clean Android and I get the feeling it's not far behind a Google phone when it comes to updates. That includes major updates (got upgraded to Android 12 too). It's a really great phone. The only thing I would improve is the fingerprint sensor, but apparently that's been addressed in the next iteration.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Yes, I want to ignore them also. I know the people who want to snoop in can snoop in irrespective. Its just a matter of how easy it is. Every update is just more trackers and ads.

You have Samsung device and it's just not true at all that updates add more trackers and ads.

I've only had improvements for my note 10, wish i knew what OP was talking about.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Having had a Samsung phone and vowing to never buy another despite how amazing the hardware was (S8) and now having a Google Pixel 5 - I love this scale

The last Android phone I used was a T-Mobile G1, but my employer recently provided me with a S21 FE. My god, the software is so user hostile - two diallers, two messaging apps, two browsers out of the box.

Samsung is also very sneaky and will consistently try to trick you into making samsung variant apps the default

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

#146

Just a heads-up for anybody considering picking this up soon after it's released: Early batches of Zenfone 8 started dying after around six months of usage. Even though there were a lot of users complaining on the official forum [1], there was no official statement from Asus except "send your phone in for service.". Also, recent updates seem to break random funcionality like Face ID [2], the notification pulldown men…

I guess I've been lucky because I had nothing but a great time with my Zenfone 8. I don't remember smoother sailing for so long with a phone and that includes some iPhones I used to own. I dread the day I will have to replace it because not sure I'll find something that fits my needs so well for a long time.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Yeah, I want like a 4 inch 'playing-card' sized smartphone (maybe a flip-phone with double touch screens). Just would love the small "palm sized" format. I'm tired of my fingers muscles and nerves getting strained from holding and using massive phones for hours.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Cubot-Pocket-Smartphone-Review... or https://www.unihertz.com/collections/smartphones/products/je... if you can deal with something a bit older.

Thank you!

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Any current generation phone that could replace a desktop? From what I see, most of the desktop features are being deprecated, librem like are just outdated tech, and I feel that in 2022, it still a cloud based worklow for this type of feature.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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I just gave up a few weeks ago and bought a pixel 6, but this phone might make me rethink that decision. It's smallish and has a 3,5mm jack? That's as close to my ideal phone as it's going to get in 2022!

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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You have Samsung device and it's just not true at all that updates add more trackers and ads.

I've only had improvements for my note 10, wish i knew what OP was talking about.

I have a few Samsung devices and I'm more than happy with the performance and new features with the updates. It just keeps getting better.
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