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  1. #41
    BG's #1 Hatsune Miku fan!
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    I just thought I would warn everybody.

    If you own a "Galaxy Ax0" series that was first released in early 2019 all support has been dropped.

    It's no wonder I guess I have been getting so many text messages to trade my phone in. This one has been "OK" but I don't think I want another Samsung.

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  2. #42
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    To be fair that sounds about right, A series is mid tier and they usually do 3 years of updates.
    But starting from 2022 or 2023 they do 4 years now for midtier and 5 years for high tier.

    I suppose if you want to be safe, grab a Google Pixel 7a (newest mid range), the trade in deal should be relatively decent. They do 5 years updates.

  3. #43
    BG's #1 Hatsune Miku fan!
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    Yeah Pixel is what I am looking at now. I think I'm going to try and hold out for the 8 though that is supposed to be released later this year. I read it's going to have their next gen processor as well as a couple other improvements.

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  4. #44
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    I've been using Pixels for a while now. The non-A versions typically release around October but then get decent discounts within 3-4 months if you can hold out even longer. The last couple of years Best Buy has had surprisingly good trade-in values at release.

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    Yeah in that case, definitely hold out for the 8.

    7A is decent but only comes in 1 size with no memory card slot (traditionally I believe none of the Google phones had memory card slots); but if you're looking to get a long term phone, definitely wait for the 8 and its 256gb variant to future proof a little.

  6. #46
    BG's #1 Hatsune Miku fan!
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    How are they on memory usage? I have deleted/disabled all unnecessary Samsung bloatware that I can but I still only have 1.7GB free at any given time.

  7. #47
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    They use memory no better or worse than any other android device

  8. #48
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    thinking of switching from Verizon to Visible, anyone here have thoughts?

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    Hackey Thread Lurker since 2010
    I could have bought an 11 pull and have 1000 gems left over, but all I got was this silly title.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yuri-G View Post
    thinking of switching from Verizon to Visible, anyone here have thoughts?
    It's owned by Verizon if you didn't check. Basically save money for 2nd tier service - lower bandwidth and loss of service when Verizon is experiencing high loads like at concerts or conventions.

  10. #50
    She Shoots For The Stars
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    So okay. Thought I'd ask BG.

    (Mind I could mention this next part in Random Win but I'm not fully calling it a win until I got a driver's license; working on that!) I not too long ago got me a old Toyota Camry; first car. It does not have a way to do hands free, and that's the law here; you can't use your phone in the car unless you got some way to do hands free...I thought about it and figured out a way to jury rig that. I got me this speaker which works with my OnePlus Nord N20.

    Now all I need is a phone holder; want one that either hooks on the dash though the vents or sticks on the windshield. Any ideas, folks? Once I solve that, just need to test using Google Assistant to make calls and have it up when I'm in the car, and I should be golden.

  11. #51
    Member since 2006 and still can't think of a title.
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    I have a Anker wireless charging mount that connects to my dash vent. Works great.

  12. #52
    BG's #1 Hatsune Miku fan!
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    Just a reminder. Google Pixel 8 and Pro will officially launch on Wednesday. Full specs are already all over the internet. Live stream with all the details and pricing will start at 10am EST.

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