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  • Video: iPhone X vs Note 8 - Real World Comparison after 1 month

    kevin kee said:
    Also, am I the only one who found the notch 'disappear' after using it for a week? Funny how I had never notice it anymore.
    Lol, me too. But I guess it’s the way some people watch videos. And if it bugs them, do they not know to double-tap the screen to reformat the image to its original size and not use the notch? Some things seriously get blown out of proportion...
    They must know, because by default it does not render in the notch area — you must actively choose to zoom in on a video to have it render around the notch. Again, the default behavior does not do this. 
    True. Then I certainly do not understand the complaints while watching video. 
    watto_cobra
  • Video: iPhone X vs Note 8 - Real World Comparison after 1 month

    vision33r said:
    Although I don't disagree with the articles findings but nobody that uses the Note 8 is going to go back to iOS devices.  That's because most people left iPhones are for other reasons that Apple refuses to address.  I use both iPhone and Android but I prefer Android overall because it just works better for me.  I can tailor settings on Android the way I like it without dealing with Apple's their way or the high way.  I was using the iPhone 7 Plus for 3 months and I simply had it with the lack of headphone jack.  I use my BT headphones everyday but when it's out of juice I have my spare earphones that I can plug in and I simply hate using the dongle which prevents me from charging.

    The other issue that most people hate about iPhones is that truly it is the worst media unfriendly device.  You can't just stick in any media file and just open video play and play it.  You have to use iTunes.  

    Until Apple figures out nobody likes iTunes they will one day get left behind by Streaming media sites and Google.  

    Note 8 has a bad finger sensor, no doubt.  But once you get used to it, I much rather deal with that than the constant Apple Facelock challenge.   There is not one day you can just buy an app or song without having to deal with the annoyance of entering your passcode or password on the iPhone.  
    You may be right about the headphone thing, although I cannot speak on that as I have never used my BT headphones for a longer period of time than the batteries would last, so I haven’t experienced that problem. 

    What I CAN say with absolute certainty is that you are most definitely NOT forced to post your media in iTunes. I personally hate iTunes and have successfully avoided it since the iPhone 4 was released. For videos I love Infuse and VLC and for music I used VOX before I signed up for Apple Music. Try them out. Especially Infuse, it’s awesome. Also, they are recognized as file sharing apps so you can plunk anything into them after a file transfer via iTunes when connected to your computer or me personal favourite, AirDrop. 
    watto_cobraStrangeDays
  • Video: iPhone X vs Note 8 - Real World Comparison after 1 month

    kevin kee said:
    Also, am I the only one who found the notch 'disappear' after using it for a week? Funny how I had never notice it anymore.
    Lol, me too. But I guess it’s the way some people watch videos. And if it bugs them, do they not know to double-tap the screen to reformat the image to its original size and not use the notch? Some things seriously get blown out of proportion...
    watto_cobrapscooter63
  • Apple's HomePod isn't about Siri, but rather the future of home audio

    Seems like an awesome speaker, but I’m pretty set for speakers right now. Have them hooked up to my Apple TV to play Apple Music when I’d like to, so really I’d like to see how Apple markets HomePod in relation to HomeKit and as a Siri assistant before I decide to grab one. But we’ll see. Need a little more confirmed info before I make a decision. 
    GeorgeBMacAirunJaewatto_cobra
  • U.S. lines for iPhone X long, but Apple Stores claim to have 'enough' -- for now

    Bebe said:
    Wow! A lot of people line up to get the most expensive iPhone.  Apple loyalists don't care about how much they are spending for an Apple product ... that's amazing.
    We do care how much it costs. We just feel it’s worth it and make a conscious decision. 
    douglas bailey