This will be out 1st Quarter next year, it is a screen protector that is photovoltaic and thus, charges the phone
http://gajitz.com/next-gen-screen-cover-will-be-the-light-of-batterys-life/
Pretty interesting I WANT ONE NOW.....
thats wicked! i want one now
Now if only there was a way to put this screen on our already existing phones... I can dream can't I?
whoa that rules!!!!
So it begins...does anyone remember the Matrix trilogy...the machines soon no longer need us to survive!
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am i the only one who didnt understand what the french guy was saying? XD
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This will be out 1st Quarter next year, it is a screen protector that is photovoltaic and thus, charges the phone
http://gajitz.com/next-gen-screen-cover-will-be-the-light-of-batterys-life/
Pretty interesting I WANT ONE NOW.....
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It's NOT a screen protector. It's not something you can just place over your screen and carry on. This is something that the manufacturers build in to the screen so is only of use to new devices utilising the technology.
Great idea, fantastic idea, for new phones only.
Amazing idea, they must put this on every new phone
Sweet. could use one of these
woooww! It's fun to see "the future"... That technology would be good for us since we no longer need to charge, but it would be good for the planet aswell! Loving it!
That will be way cool!!
Cracking idea! I hope they get in production asap!
Dude thats way too cool if it works great.
This is called innovation
Great cncept.. really liked it
Thanks for Sharing!!!
Can't wait for it!!
That's some pretty awesome technology!
Whoah! That's awesome. Wonder how clear it'll be? This would definitely reduce how often I need to charge my phone
this is super cool technology
I hope that making the product and disposing of it would be as clean as the technology its supposed to be...
That is awesome.
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that looks nice.
looks good but I dont like the glassback , just becouse iphone 4 has it it doesent mean everybody needs to copy it. Its plain stupid , if you drop your phone etc etc
but slick design dude
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looks good but I dont like the glassback , just becouse iphone 4 has it it doesent mean everybody needs to copy it. Its plain stupid , if you drop your phone etc etc
but slick design dude
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Hi brother, this is one of the best HTC designs i've ever seen but there is only one thing i don't like about it (the track ball ) i think that you should remove it, it would look alot more better.
Very sleek design you got here. You should send it to HTC and maybe they'll hire you as one of their designer. When that happens I'll be drooling over every phone HTC releases. And yeah, a touch sensitive button for volume and camera would be great.
please remove the chin & when you do so it will be the best HTC i've ever seen.
u know, HTC should fire every one of the designers and hire you.
i think your concept design looks really nice, i also think the glass strip adds form and function
PLEASE, get a job as a phone designer (android) and everyone will benifit from your beautiful designs
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that's how i think it should be, really lovely if you remove the chin.
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Sweet Jesus that looks nice! Unfortunately, I'm going to have to put this revision on hiatus in lieu of newer concepts and even a UX for Android.
I think you're picture does a good enough job
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thanks but believe me nothing i've seen beats your design, keep on going and give us the best you rock brother.
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Yeah remove the trackball and make it 4" and you're good to freaking go!!! I've noticed that 4" is the sweet spots for phones its not SUPER big but its also not really small.
If you want more specific I think the lock button should be on the right side because I've falling in love with my sgs's side lock (plus its fun to watch people try and lock the phone). A dedicated camera button would be nice like right above the where the soft touch buttons would be. The curve on the top could be flatter but then it'll start looking more like the iphone (except the iphone blows and this would be way better!).
I think you would be amazing at designing phones!! You should start your own phone manufacturer company and make this phone and make millions!!!!!
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/t-mobile-g2x-review/
Looks like what I expected. What's interesting is they specifically mention how it's future proofing by supporting AT&T 3G. At this point if it doesn't support it, then it's going to blow up on T-Mobile.
Also didn't notice complaints of reboots either! So could be software issue for me or maybe hardware. OR maybe they didn't use it enough!?
Interesting they mentioned the backlight bleed and I did notice that the touchscreen was not nearly as responsive as my Incredible.
Supposedly the touchscreen sensitivity is on purpose to stop unexpected touches. I think it'll be fine once we adjust. I'm also used to the super sensitive Incredible screen.
I'm pretty happy with this review.
They covered everything and surprisingly, Engadget didn't throw in any Apple fanboy remarks.
I read that review and the android community review.
I want that phone to work on Canadian bands (ATT). Please.
Thank you
I knew it would be an 8 before they even posted the review.
Whats funny is they said it was the best android phone out there and scored it lower than the P.O.S Atrix......lol
Myriam is definitely the best of that crew to review this phone. She's a big time T-Mobile fan and a camera nut, and while she does have an iPhone or two, she does really like Android.
Might be the most honest 8 I've seen them do, and if she'd reviewed the Atrix, I know it'd have been scored lower.
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Whats funny is they said it was the best android phone out there and scored it lower than the P.O.S Atrix......lol
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Different reviewers have different opinions.
All the good people left and it definatley shows on the site now. Tough to read the review when its not done by Josh or Chris.
Wish this guy would get his head on straight holding the G2x slanted the entire review an some one needed to tell him that the glair in the room ya couldnt even see what was on the screen. he surely didnt know much about the G2x in that i dont care how it compares in size to other phones thickness, blah poor reviewer. Give me meaty technical details an demostrations not repeating over again that the screen has some bleeding issues
Myriam, female, is one of the most experienced gadget bloggers out there, period.
Why do you need more technical info in a phone review? You know the specs already.
It's an 8/10 phone because the screen could be better, 2.2 is a year old, and it should take better pics.
There are no 10/10 phones.
8/10 on the review.
Could have been better organized, not so repetitive. Show more apps working rather than just flipping between home screens, actually test call quality and speeds, and major fail not testing GPS. With so many TMo users with bonky GPS on their Vibrants in line for upgrades leaving that out is incomprehensible.
didn't most other websites show that the G2x display was better than SAMOLED displays? especially the one by Lisa, that one showed a striking difference b/w the two. Everything else was expected in Engadget's review
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Wish this guy would get his head on straight holding the G2x slanted the entire review an some one needed to tell him that the glair in the room ya couldnt even see what was on the screen. he surely didnt know much about the G2x in that i dont care how it compares in size to other phones thickness, blah poor reviewer. Give me meaty technical details an demostrations not repeating over again that the screen has some bleeding issues
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LOL, that guy is actually a girl. I thought she was a guy for 2 years. Turns out she is just a manly girl.
I think 'She' was originally a man.
So does no one realize that if/when AT&T buys T-mobile that they'll get T-mobile's frequency as well? This whole "works with AT&T" thing is just a ruse to go out and buy a new phone. Your old phone will work fine.
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I think 'She' was originally a man.
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Pointing out a sex change is unnecessary?
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Pointing out a sex change is unnecessary?
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I recently noticed in several HTC reports that customers want HTC to renew their design for their future phones ...
Here is my personnal answer to this fact ...
All your comments are welcome.
The entire concept with many others images on NAK Studio
hope they dont go with cheap plastic.
I like this phone. I will be waiting for this one.
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I like this phone. I will be waiting for this one.
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Ermm...This isn't a real phone pal,it's just an idea the guy had.It's only a concept.
ALTHOUGH,if it was real,I would defo be buying it!
Really cool man,well done with the design.
Thanks !!!...
other than the 4.7" screen, I'd be all over it.
If it was real
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Ermm...This isn't a real phone pal,it's just an idea the guy had.It's only a concept.
ALTHOUGH,if it was real,I would defo be buying it!
Really cool man,well done with the design.
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I know it is a concept phone. I didn't mean I was going to wait for it hit the market before I get a new phone. It was more me saying that I am looking forward for this style phone to hit the market.
1280x720 screen, nice!
Looks a bit like the SGS2
Otherwise, Wicked phone!!!
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I know it is a concept phone. I didn't mean I was going to wait for it hit the market before I get a new phone. It was more me saying that I am looking forward for this style phone to hit the market.
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Okay then!No problem pal!I just misunderstood you!
This guy really needs to get on the design team over at HTC. He makes some BEAUTIFUL concept phones..
Another concept he made that I like http://nak-design.over-blog.fr/article-htc-tube-concept-65707692.html
The HTC Blast really looks nice. I like HTC very much, its simply brilliant.
Regards
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Another concept he made that I like
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Neat, but it seems unnecessary. The cartridge would be the majority of the cost of the phone, so having several and swapping them in and out doesn't seem like it would save you much money... plus, the cartridge has a plastic shell, which slips inside another plastic shell, so it'd be thick... but sturdy!
I do like the name "HTC Tube" - it begs for a case called the "Tube Top."
Very nice job. Looks pretty slick
Very nice concept, I love too. Hoping that the 1800 mAh battery keeps battery life (over 12 hours) .
Thank you.
HTD HD2
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Overall it's a nice design. But it makes me wonder, where the hell the battery been putted?
A 1800 Mah should be a thick battery ( unless the battery is thin, but cover the whole background )
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Overall it's a nice design. But it makes me wonder, where the hell the battery been putted?
A 1800 Mah should be a thick battery ( unless the battery is thin, but cover the whole background )
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That would be a fine idea seeing as they can fit a 1650 into the S2 and look at that beauty!
But I would add several things to this. Firstly an MHL port, just for fun Then I would rip out that dual-core snapdragon and place in there the upcoming nVidia Kal-el, quadcore awesomeness. The screen should be toned down a bit to around 4.3/4.5.
Hmm what about autosteroscopic 3D screen and 3D cams
Very nice phone. I like almost everything about it. My only complaints:
1. 4.7"!!!!! TOO BIG!
2. At 720p, that's going to be a ***** on CPU/GPU thus killing battery life quite fast. Also, almost every app won't support this res and will end up having black boarders or something.
3. (minor complaint) would prefer the volume rocker on the left instead.
Otherwise, EPIC phone. I'd love to have that phone.
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But it makes me wonder, where the hell the battery been putted?
A 1800 Mah should be a thick battery ( unless the battery is thin, but cover the whole background )
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Notice the removable grey back cover? It looks pretty massive. Considering that the phone has a 4.7" display, I'd imagine there's more than enough space to fit a huge (long and wide, but thin) 1800 mAh battery in there but keep it thin enough.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/xiaomi-m1-with-miui-os-a-310-phone-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-soc-a/
Could be a great phone for Android flashers and enthusiasts, depending on the build quality. Best Part:
"but if you insist on trying other Android flavors on Xiaomi's hardware, then you'll be pleased to know that this phone lets you flash whatever firmware you like."
Update:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/xiaomi-phone-hands-on/
Looks very interesting and the price tag sounds good.
Waiting eagerly.
Does anyone know how to order it?
Ive been trying google to search how to order the phone (xiaomi m1 or miphone etc) cant find it. If you know how please post in this forum or pm me.
Cool, normal for beginners
This has potential. Looks really cool!
Very nice hardware, and a 1930mAh battery, thats impressive.
Looks too much like an Iphone though, which is sad, I wish more Android makers would try to create their own identity.
very cool phone I like it
More Chinese junk that should fall apart in a month.
Like how he's pressing all the buttons/icons and like nothing is working. lol
i'm a chinese guy and just heard the amazing phone . it's the most powerful android phone (not one of )till now . and the price is so unbelievable. as far as i konw,the phone will only be sold from it's official websit.
Apple are gonna take one look at that thing and sue Xiaomi into the poor house.
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Apple are gonna take one look at that thing and sue Xiaomi into the poor house.
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lol the definatly will mate haha
To those who said it's a copy of the iPhone, let me tell you this, I watched the announcement video, I actually agree with their design philosophy. They said something like this: "No design will ever please everyone, so their decision is to have no design. So the goal becomes very simple, as long as the look is not irritating, it is a good design."
To me, the design looks more like a Nexus S's front + an HTC phone's back. It looks simple, but still pretty none the less.
Those who wonder how to purchase this phone, this is currently planned to be sold online from their official website only. I'm sure some will find ways to import it to other countries though.
What I like the most of this phone is the effort they put into making it the perfect phone. Large battery, antenna design, heat dissipation, screen readability under direct sun light, weekly ROM updates, totally unlocked, quality (survives being run over by a car http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjk2MjE4NTUy.html), etc. I actually think this phone is more exciting than the next Nexus phone, this is what the Nexus S should have been.
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Apple are gonna take one look at that thing and sue Xiaomi into the poor house.
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Though this phone has better hardware, it still a copycat. Not saw too much innovation.
i am look forward to see it
If it will available in India than what will be approximate price of this DRAGON???
LG OPTIMUS P500, mik's OS 2.3.4
Although there are similarities between the iPhone and this device, I still don't think it'2 "copied".
I really like the look and I am really, really looking forward to this phone, it's specs are phenomenal and for that price you will not find a better smartphone for sure!
This may be the one to replayce my beloved Desire! ;-)
Cool phone.
Battery looks impressive
KingKuba13 said:
More Chinese junk that should fall apart in a month.
Like how he's pressing all the buttons/icons and like nothing is working. lol
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shame on u
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i'm a chinese guy and just heard the amazing phone . it's the most powerful android phone (not one of )till now . and the price is so unbelievable. as far as i konw,the phone will only be sold from it's official websit.
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I'm not sure about it being the most powerful android phone
Any news on how many they are willing to produce and sell?
Ya ya ya, every news article doesn't need its own thread...but sorry, this one does just as much as the Google Edition
Here's the link, instead of me giving you the "jist"
http://www.redmondpie.com/images-of-galaxy-s4-active-waterproof-samsung-flagship-smartphone-leaked/
...Wow, and I was about to get the sammy S4 this week too...guess I might wait now once again lol
i am so mad right now. i dont think i can exchange my phone now. good one samsung..release ur flagship that is made from plastic and release another device with the exact same specs, but with waterproofing and better build!
Itll most likely be more expensive. If that wasnt implied lol
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As a Z user, I aswell am a little peeved. But all is well, I guess.
Well it says that the phone is only water "resistant" on GSM Arena, CNET & Sammobile and also that the camera has been downgraded to 8 megapixel.
http://www.gsmarena.com/see_the_samsung_galaxy_s4_active_for_the_first_time-news-6069.php
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57585356-1/shots-leaked-of-galaxy-s4-active/
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/05/20/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-leaked/
Liquipel has confirmed that they will have waterproofing available for our devices.
$80 isnt bad either.
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Ya ya ya, every news article doesn't need its own thread...but sorry, this one does just as much as the Google Edition
Here's the link, instead of me giving you the "jist"
http://www.redmondpie.com/images-of-galaxy-s4-active-waterproof-samsung-flagship-smartphone-leaked/
...Wow, and I was about to get the sammy S4 this week too...guess I might wait now once again lol
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Yes !! Now my dreams of playing words with friends in the bathtub will finally become reality !!
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liquipel...
Bender B. Rodgriguez said:
Yes !! Now my dreams of playing words with friends in the bathtub will finally become reality !!
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I am pretty sure some other people will have different type of playing in the bathtub with this phone. Could be there dreams too!
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Liquipel has confirmed that they will have waterproofing available for our devices.
$80 isnt bad either.
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Liquipel is a gimmick when used on cell phones. It's borderline being a scam actually.
The technology is impressive and it has merits but these demos of cell phones being dunked are very deceiving, let me explain why...
First off a little history with other gimmicks. Long time ago probably before many around here were kicking they used to demo these "amazing" knives under differing brands (Ginsu probably the most familiar). They would do crazy things with them at the displays in malls, fairs, etc. One was cutting deep grooves in the head of a hammer. People would reach for their wallet in droves to buy after seeing that. I mean a knife that could cut through a hammer? Problem is no one ever really scrutinized and realized the "hammer" had a head made of lead. Lead is very soft and any iron or ss blade will cut it with little dulling compared to say trying that on an Estwing. BTW if you did try this with a real hammer (I did!) you'd find your blade about as ruined as if you took a chainsaw to a steel door.
So what does this have to do with Liquipel and their demos? Simple. They never tell you what the "water" they use really is. I'm willing to bet it's distilled water with a very low conductivity. Others that have this treatment done to their devices are reporting their device stops working after a day or two! Of course, you're using tap water which has far more minerals and therefore much higher conductivity.
It gets even worse! The average spill (beer, soda pop, fruit juice, etc.) not only is much more conductive but can be acidic, leave sticky residues which are often highly hygroscopic (which means they will absorb moisture from the air when it gets humid, becoming active again), and this is just bad to have in your phone!
Toilet swims? Don't even ask!
Saltwater which a device would encounter if offshore fishing or beach going would probably be the worst thing ever that could happen to your phone.
Liquipel can keep the fluid from wetting your treated parts but it cannot keep it OUT of the chassis/enclosure. That's where this is flawed. Once you have fluid penetration (no sick jokes, please!) your device is contaminated and will never be the same. If you want a waterproof or water resistant device you must keep the water out, PERIOD! This requires a completely different strategy starting with the chassis and any physical interface that must connect from the outside to in. Real solutions are never pretty or compact. If you eliminated the headphone jack and USB port relying on wireless charging and bt/wifi for sound, etc. it would be possible. The buttons would be gasketed like waterproof wristwatches, for example. The speaker and mic would be a challenge depending on the water (depth) rating. A meter rating would be no real issue but 100 meters would!
Finally, getting your device treated gives you a false sense of security! There is nothing worse than believing you're OK when in fact you won't be as careful and allowing your device to get dunked!
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Liquipel is a gimmick when used on cell phones. It's borderline being a scam actually.
The technology is impressive and it has merits but these demos of cell phones being dunked are very deceiving, let me explain why...
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thanks, this is informative (ran out of thanks for today, so posting this
Regarding Active - it will have a smaller screen, and is only water resistant - highlighting this as I believe many people think it is also shock/impact proof.
Seidio is developing their Obex for SGS4, I will check it out once it is released, gives water and impact resistance.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hwssgs4-bk.htm
Although it is a niche product, adds too much bulk, and worsens the mic and speaker quality.
It's always about compromise. TBH if you're the active type that wants to keep your phone working the easiest way is to put it in the equivalent of a storm case. Otter makes one that's in the ATT stores. TBH that's the only way I would carry my phone to the beach. Sand gets into everything and wrecks it - fast!
I have actually seen folks at the beach using a macbook!
Don't worry, it won't be long before connectivity will be a part of life, thought reading, embedded devices, and anti tinfoil hat tech! :laugh:
How nice of that article to included a photoshopped pic above the actual sneak peaks.
The original link should be the OP of this thread:
http://www.gsmarena.com/see_the_sam...he_first_time-news-6069.php?utm_source=feedly
some updates...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxkQavIz9wA&feature=player_embedded
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thanks, this is informative (ran out of thanks for today, so posting this
Regarding Active - it will have a smaller screen, and is only water resistant - highlighting this as I believe many people think it is also shock/impact proof.
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some updates...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxkQavIz9wA&feature=player_embedded
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According to some comments in the video, this phone is also only a dual core S4 Plus MSM8960, which is even further of a disappointment.
well you could always just but a waterproof S4 here https://www.liquipel.com/
or get your current phone treated.
I contacted them, they're still testing the treatment and it's effect on things like air gestures, etc. should be ready soon tho. I'm considering getting this done, but wonder how it effects things like heat venting, etc
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well you could always just but a waterproof S4 here https://www.liquipel.com/
or get your current phone treated.
I contacted them, they're still testing the treatment and it's effect on things like air gestures, etc. should be ready soon tho. I'm considering getting this done, but wonder how it effects things like heat venting, etc
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You should check the first page of this thread >.>
Solariis said:
You should check the first page of this thread >.>
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You should include post #'s because your post is on the first page of this thread, in my browser.
Phones & computers - we all have options for how many posts we want to view on a single page.
It's post #10 btw.
Worse camera.
It has a worse camera. Only 8 pm. Although, it is much better looking the the stock GS4.
SamMobile has stated that ACTIVE will have OLED in one article and TFT LCD in another??????
Which is it?
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