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What are the Android bros using these days? I have a pixel 6a and need an upgrade. Anyone have the 9 or 9 pro? I'm wondering if the 9 pro is worth the extra $250. Also probably dumb question, but when google says they'll provide 7 years of updates, that's 7 years starting when? When the phone comes out of the factory? When you first turn on the phone? Some arbitrary date they've decided?
So all the kewl oot kids use iphones now or what?
I have the S24+ and like it so far.
I bought a unlocked s24 ultra late last year for 850$ direct for samsung... it was MORE THAN > awesome coming from an s22 ultra. Last month, I bought a unlocked s25 ultra direct from samsung after they offered me 900$ on a trade in for the new phone, which was only 1100$ and change. The new s25 ultra is MUCH MORE snappy and has a much quicker response time... camera is slightly better, but otherwise it is pretty much the same phone. was it worth it... oh hell yes. I got the wife a iphone 16pro... I would NEVER own that crap even if it's camera is SLIGHTLY better. I like customization and setting up my phone myself... the android gives that option.
I've had a couple Samsung phones like 10+ years ago, they were quality, but now I'm a much more privacy/security conscious person so I stick to Pixels with GrapheneOS (https://grapheneos.org/). I'll pull the trigger on the 9 soon and post a review here.
by krunic m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58895292#post58895292)
Also probably dumb question, but when google says they'll provide 7 years of updates, that's 7 years starting when? When the phone comes out of the factory? When you first turn on the phone? Some arbitrary date they've decided?
Pixel 8 pro here. The 6 came out in 2021(?) and will no longer be supported in 2026 (?). So not 7 years, but it's definitely not from when you activate your phone. Oops... they do claim 7 years for the 8 and later models. I still imagine it's a hard stop date for all devices.
by MSchu18 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58901604#post58901604)
The new s25 ultra is MUCH MORE snappy and has a much quicker response time... camera is slightly better, but otherwise it is pretty much the same phone.
One thing Samsung must improve for the S26 Ultra is battery - again another 5000mAh with the S25 Ultra same as the S24 Ultra. Need to upgrade to 6000mAh that you can get with some other Andriod phones. I like with the S25 Ultra that they have gone back to the slightly rounded edges rather than the square edges on the S24 Ultra as that looked nearly impossible to use with one hand (even though for its size you are struggling with the slightly rounded ones anyway).
by bundy5 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58914216#post58914216)
One thing Samsung must improve for the S26 Ultra is battery.
this part is true... it's slightly worse than my s24ultra.
I have my 2nd Motorola Razr+ after being an iPhone guy since they first were released. I really love the Razr, as it's foldable and fits so easily into any pocket. I have had no problems with the hinge or the crease - I don't even see a crease at all when the screen is on. There are a few things with Android OS that are a little better than the iPhone and a few things that are a little worse. But nothing major. The only thing I do notice is that when I'm typing on the phone, it does not auto-complete or correct my misspellings as well as the iPhone did. But that's it. As for the positives, I have found the battery life of the Razr to be much longer than the iPhone. Great phone.
Found the answer to my question in the op with this handy pixel end of life chart:
https://endoflife.date/pixel endoflife.date Google Pixel (https://endoflife.date/pixel)
And here's for Samsung phones:
https://endoflife.date/samsung-mobile endoflife.date Samsung Mobile (https://endoflife.date/samsung-mobile)
pixel 6 pro. nearing end of life. will get the X when it comes out.
by housenuts m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986576#post58986576)
will get the X when it comes out.
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Love my Pixel 6. 2nd pixel version I've had, will continue to use Pixel something after Oct 2026. Probably cheapest one I can find that is still in support. Trailing edge tech FTW!
by AzOther1 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986725#post58986725)
Trailing edge tech FTW!
I am at a loss trying to understand people that always need the newest phone (or any tech).
by Didace m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986741#post58986741)
I am at a loss trying to understand people that always need the newest phone (or any tech).
Every 2 years even if I don't need one. Trade in value is generally good and Google gives me 0%
by Didace m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986741#post58986741)
I am at a loss trying to understand people that always need the newest phone (or any tech).
to Surf, you begin to paddle... BEFORE THE WAVE arrives.
I buy my phone outright, usually from my carrier, with the specification of 'no change in plan!' when I do it. No insurance, no monthly payment. Never do 'refurbished'! I usually get 3-5 years out of a phone, depending on the protection. Best I've found is the clear gel cases with a screen protector added (note: check compatibility with your fingerprint scanner) I've dropped current phone a dozen times, no issues whatsoever.
by AzOther1 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986927#post58986927)
I buy my phone outright, usually from my carrier, with the specification of 'no change in plan!' when I do it. No insurance, no monthly payment. Never do 'refurbished'! I usually get 3-5 years out of a phone, depending on the protection. Best I've found is the clear gel cases with a screen protector added (note: check compatibility with your fingerprint scanner) I've dropp... See full post
And the difference between outright and 0% is?
Preference?
by Randall Stevens m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986944#post58986944)
A credit check.
The 9a is adequate. I use them as backup hotspots because they are $20/mo and cheap. In general with pixels, there is an A and a B engineering team. The A team works on the even number year models, the B team works on the odd number year models. The rest is marketing. Someone from the even year engineering team told me that so take it with a grain of salt lol
Do any other android users have google assistant call screening? I'm not sure when this started happening, but it's been screening people on my contact list at least a month ago.
by Randall Stevens m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59194791#post59194791)
Do any other android users have google assistant call screening? I'm not sure when this started happening, but it's been screening people on my contact list at least a month ago.
Doesn't do it automatically, but when my phone rings I get the option to answer, decline, or screen. Depending on my mood, I'll often screen spam calls.
by housenuts m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59194792#post59194792)
Doesn't do it automatically, but when my phone rings I get the option to answer, decline, or screen. Depending on my mood, I'll often screen spam calls.
I "had" it turned on, but it shouldn't happen to my contacts.... or at least it didn't.
It's been screening my parents and my vet calls for at least a month. I talked to my girlfriend and calls are being screened by her uncle, the auto shop, her best friend, etc.... not sure what update triggered this, but it shouldn't happen. I turned it off. That was googles recommendation which is terrible.
I have a Pixel 7 Pro which is still perfectly fine. No issues or holdups with it. But still I've had it approaching 3 years now, so I figure I'll start thinking about what comes next. When I got the 7 I assumed my next one would be another Google, but with their recent moves threatening to cut off sideloading, I'm reconsidering. Android is so much worse an experience in terms of polish and their ecosystem. The openness of the platform is the only reason I use it. So I've been looking at what to do about that, and the answer is clearly GrapheneOS. However Google is ALSO trying to make it more difficult for GrapheneOS's developers (as well as everyone else) to ship on Pixel hardware. That Pixels have been so open is again one of their great selling points. So GrapheneOS's response is to be working on a "flagship" phone for GrapheneOS, coming in 2027. The manufacturer is speculated to be Motorola, but is not actually disclosed right now. I'll wait to see what comes of that before I do anything. If GrapheneOS ships native on an actually good phone, I'm buying that. If nothing comes of the native phone, and GrapheneOS still runs on new Pixels, when I need to replace I'll probably get the dual screen Pixel at the time. If GrapheneOS dies, I have no idea what I'll do yet. But Android is too trashy to use if it doesn't remain open.
by Neil S m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59195987#post59195987)
I'll wait to see what comes of that before I do anything. If GrapheneOS ships native on an actually good phone, I'm buying that.
That's cool. I went Pixel 3 -> 6 -> 10 I put Graphene on my old Pixel 3. It's a little above my tech comfort to try on a new phone. I might put it on my 6 and play around with it. A native Graphene phone would be nice.
by Neil S m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59195987#post59195987)
I have a Pixel 7 Pro which is still perfectly fine. No issues or holdups with it. But still I've had it approaching 3 years now, so I figure I'll start thinking about what comes next.When I got the 7 I assumed my next one would be another Google, but with their recent moves threatening to cut off sideloading, I'm reconsidering. Android is so much worse an experience in term... See full post
Graphene has been the nuts for the past few years, but now google tryna **** us over. If graphene can't deliver on a native phone I think I'll try a linux phone. Maybe a https://jolla.com/ The Privacy Respecting European OS and AI Solution Provider The Privacy Respecting European OS and AI Solution Provider (https://jolla.com/)
, which runs a native linux OS and supposedly it runs android apps. The main downside is the company doesn't ship to the US.
Yeah DECENT chance I go Linux if Graphene's efforts falter, and Google goes global with the war on sideloading.
by Randall Stevens m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59194801#post59194801)
It's been screening my parents and my vet calls for at least a month. I talked to my girlfriend and calls are being screened by her uncle, the auto shop, her best friend, etc.... not sure what update triggered this, but it shouldn't happen. I turned it off. That was googles recommendation which is terrible.
I turned it off and just keep my phone on DND with contacts whitelisted. If my phone rings its gotta be somebody I know or they went direct to vmail and very few calls actually leave messages
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Does anyone know if WSOP NV app runs okay on grapheneos?