The official cellphone discussion thread

[TimG]

FYI, Telus phones (well the HTC One S.. ) work with Koodo w/o unlocking! Woo!

Thanks guys, wouldn't have figured as much.

All set up and ready to go!

[TimG]

Ok.. so I'm thinking before I get this all setup I should install a 'better ROM'.. Few questions;

1) Is it as simple as doing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1604677" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ? Do I need to be concerned about anything being that this is a Telus version without an unlocked sim?

2) What ROM? I'd like a more simple/straight forward one that is stable and fast!

I'm such a newb...

[mr x]

Nash was a big help to me to crack open my phone and install a new ROM.

[TimG]

Yup.. was hoping he'd jump in here!

I'll fire him off a message.

[Jimmy]

Telus is selling refurbished Samsung Galaxy Notes for $300 - no contract

https://www.telusmobility.com/en/NS/sam ... ndex.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Telus is selling refurbished Samsung Galaxy Notes for $300 - no contract

https://www.telusmobility.com/en/NS/sam ... ndex.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not to push my nexus 4 agenda, but why get an old, refurbished Note when you could get a new nexus 4 for $309.

[Jimmy]

I'd prefer the nexus 4, however, some would prefer the large screen on the Note.

If you're in the market for a Note it's a significant savings from the $730 list price on a new one.

[chalmers]

All y'all are just jealous of my screen.

[mr x]

With freebies. Pre-owned . $250.

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/QC/htc_ ... ndex.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mr x]

[Jimmy]

Thoughts?

Samsung announces Galaxy Mega series in 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch versions

The rumours at first seemed incongruous with Samsung’s apparently two-pronged approach, the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note, but today the company has taken the wraps off a new series, Galaxy Mega.

The Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 will each iterate on the company’s largest smartphone offerings, broaching the true line between smartphone and tablet. It’s also apparent, especially in the 5.8-inch version, that these will be low- to mid-range devices, focusing on users who don’t want to invest in two devices.

The Galaxy Mega 5.8 (seen above in white) comes with a 5.8-inch qHD display (960×540), making for a sparse 189.9ppi pixel density, a 1.4Ghz dual-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, a 2600mAh battery, an 8MP back camera and 1.9MP front camera. It will max out at 21Mbps HSPA+, too.

Its 6.3-inch (seen above in black) counterpart is equipped with a 720p display, making for a Nexus 7-like 233ppi pixel density, a 1.7Ghz dual-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, a 3200mAh battery, and the same 8/1.9MP camera combo. Unlike the 5.8-inch version, the larger Mega comes with LTE support. Both devices will have a removable battery and microSD slot for expandable storage.

The phones will both come with Android 4.2.2 and many of the same features found in the Galaxy S4, including Group Play, Air View, S Travel, Story Album, Multi Window and more. Unlike the Note series, neither device comes equipped with a Wacom digitizer, which will also bring the cost down.

The larger variant looks very much like an enlarged Galaxy S4, and competes directly with Huawei’s 6.1-inch Ascend Mate which we saw at CES and considered enormous. Both Mega smartphones will have very thin bezels, ensuring the most compact “phablet” experiences to date, but they are still far larger than the average bloated Android smartphone. Indeed, there’s a good chance they will never see the North American market, focusing instead on the developing Asian and European taste for larger, low-cost smartphones

Whether the world needs phones this size is one thing, but Samsung seems adept at convincing people there are use cases for all manner of handsets. No word on whether these are coming to Canada, but we’ll keep you posted.

Source: SamsungTomorrow

http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/04/11/samsu ... -versions/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jeffsmith]

Thoughts?

They're fucking huge. How do you fit those in your pocket, also how do you not look like a tool taking a call on one?

[Jimmy]

We saw a guy in a store the other day talking on what looked like a 7" tablet..I was laughing my ass off.

[mr x]

lmfao

[NASH]

We saw a guy in a store the other day talking on what looked like a 7" tablet..I was laughing my ass off.

[chalmers]

[mr x]

rotflmfao

[Araxi]

Those big ass phones are popular in S Korea.

[BBrianBoogie]

Makes me think of:

[mr x]

Do purchased apps move to new phones by redownloading? Or do you need to repurchase them?

[benwedge]

Do purchased apps move to new phones by redownloading? Or do you need to repurchase them?

On iOS and Android they transfer. Not sure about other platforms, but I assume yes. On Android, they download automatically when you enter your google account. On iOS they're simply available to download without having to pay again.

[Jimmy]

On Android it will even download on multiple devices at once. Anything I had purchased on my phone automatically downloaded to my tablet once I signed in. Pretty slick setup.

[chicanuck]

I've been using Tapatalk for over a year and like it a lot. It will 'show threads with unread replies only' and snaps to the first unread post. Epic as balls.

Due to this thread I just downloaded Tapatalk for the BB Z10, Epic as balls....confirmed.

Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk 2

[mr x]

So if I long into Shelley's cellphone with my google account, will those apps load onto her phone?

[benwedge]

So if I long into Shelley's cellphone with my google account, will those apps load onto her phone?

Yes