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I’m going to take wild guess (though I’m sure it’s still true) and say that even after 10 iterations an Android device simply can’t even perform backups in any comprehensive and cohesive way, comparable to an iPhone. Somehow the indoctrinated will claim that this is a feature.
I go from pixel to pixel and it's exactly as I left it - wallpaper, call logs, messages, whatsapp, chrome.
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What if I want: (1) a camera with zoom and night shot capability comparable to my 2010 Sony Cybershot camera. (2) An internet terminal with enough CPU/RAM to browse modern websites. (3) A music player with a space for 150-300 GB of MP3's and nice-ish UI (4) Online and offline map (5) wireless charging (because I keep destroying charging ports in my devices) (6) all of this should fit in my pocket. I've spent >5 years…
Get Samsung A series and it will last you easily four years or five. Priced around $300 or so.
Disclaimer: opinions are my own. I'm using the Pixel Fold at the moment, and it's the best phone I've used to date. It's something I didn't know I want until I have it. Quick review: - The phone construction feels good on hand and in the pocket. The screen is beautiful. - When folded, functionality-wise it's like previous Pixel (beside looking better with the metal edge). I spent about 75% of my phone time in this mo…
What’s special about spam screening on Pixel? I don’t get any spam calls or texts on my iPhone.
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I have a pixel 7 pro and never really had issues with the fingerprint sensor :shrug:. Regardless, never buying Google again because of their decision to lock down apk installs.
Why not grab a used Pixel 9 to avoid giving Google any money, and GrapheneOS to avoid giving them any data?
I’m going to take wild guess (though I’m sure it’s still true) and say that even after 10 iterations an Android device simply can’t even perform backups in any comprehensive and cohesive way, comparable to an iPhone. Somehow the indoctrinated will claim that this is a feature.
I have to admit, it's one of the things I do miss from iOS.
I’m going to take wild guess (though I’m sure it’s still true) and say that even after 10 iterations an Android device simply can’t even perform backups in any comprehensive and cohesive way, comparable to an iPhone. Somehow the indoctrinated will claim that this is a feature.
how do you mean? I go from pixel to pixel and it's exactly as I left it - wallpaper, call logs, messages, whatsapp, chrome.
That means that when you restore a backup, the app should be exactly as it was when the backup was taken.
That includes all files stored in the app, accounts remaining logged in, settings exactly as they were.
Some things won't be backed up to save space/time (e.g. if you downloaded a Netflix movie offline, it won't be backed up), but it is almost a perfect replica of how things were before the backup.
Android has support for a similar concept, but apps can opt out.
If the app stores files in a non-standard location, they won't be backed up.
One of the worst parts of setting up a new Pixel device is having to log in to dozens of apps again! It's a pleasant surprise when an app used the backup framework properly.
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You see, that's why I said about some countries. In yours iPhone 16 and Pixel 10 have 230 EUR difference, but in Poland they literally the same or even worse for Pixel: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Amazon.pl → 5 499 zł Mediaexpert.pl → 5 499 zł RTV Euro AGD → 5 499 zł MediaMarkt.pl → 5 699 zł Proshop.pl → 5 799 zł iDream.pl → 6 299 zł Maxelektro.pl → 5 755 zł Erli.pl → 4 395 zł tradeinn.com → 5 094 zł Allegro → 5 349 zł P…
Pixel prices tend to drop like a rock after launch. By Christmas they'll be a lot cheaper.
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What if I want: (1) a camera with zoom and night shot capability comparable to my 2010 Sony Cybershot camera. (2) An internet terminal with enough CPU/RAM to browse modern websites. (3) A music player with a space for 150-300 GB of MP3's and nice-ish UI (4) Online and offline map (5) wireless charging (because I keep destroying charging ports in my devices) (6) all of this should fit in my pocket. I've spent >5 years…
I just bought a refurbished pixel 8 for $200
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I used to be all about nova launcher on my android phones. But they got purchased by a mobile data analytics company a while back. I don't trust them anymore and I don't recommend them anymore. Good thing there are loads of quality alternatives available.
What do you prefer?
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Pixel phones are rarely full price. Right now you can get it on Google Fi for $450. They run promos around the clock. iPhones OTOH are never discounted.
For existing Fi users, it's $450 off, plus another $200 in store credit for the Pro models (not money off since it's parked in Google Store, but if you're buying accessories or other items over the next year it's like money). Selling my old phone brings the price of a 10 Pro down to around $400 (not counting the $200 store credit). If you sign up for Fi when buying the phone, the deals are pretty enticing: $300 off r…