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Future; Which will be coolest phone for 2013 ?

What do you all expect, or predict for the best smartphones of 2013 ? Not just sales wise, but your most anticipated release, or coolest features ?
I just bought my Note 2 last month, running on Straight Talk ATT, and I love this phone, amazing battery life, huge screen, very fast. To me the Note 2 is hands down the best phone of 2012 in my opinion.
- Samsung Galaxy S IV will be a big release, very curious the design Samsung goes with this phone ? Still removable battery, and external sd/card, or will they follow everyone, and move to a fix case ? And what will Tocuhwiz 6.0 be like compared to the current TW 5.0 ? It will be based off Jellybean 4.2, as Key Lime Pie is due to be announced until Google I/O in May, and released ?
- iPhone 5S/6 ? Will Apple do a major revamp with iOS7 like the rumors say ? Will they offer two sizes for once, a 4", and a larger 4.8" ? They have two different sizes for the iPad, so I could see Apple eventually offering two different szies of iPhones ?
- Nexus-Five for me is a very anticipated release. Hopefully not another LG made phone, would like to see HTC get back into it, or even Sony. And even bigger is to see what Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will be doing ?
- Galaxy Note 3 for me, is most likely my next phone. But curious what OS version it will be running ? I know the Galaxy S IV will be Jellybean 4.2 based with all new TW 6.0 But the Note series is typically a Fall release, and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will be out by then, so will the Note 3 be a Android 5.0 based OS ?
- Goorola X phone = The Google & Motorola companies finally teamed up together, creating some SuperPhone. Rumors say it will be a 5" screen, with the MAXX battery, in a thin case, running Android 5.0, released on call carriers at the same time, but also be sold on the Play Store. It will not be named a "Nexus" device, but supposedly very close to a Nexus type of phone, with a little bit of carrier bloatware included. Rumors point to it being released June/July.
- Windows Phone ? Is there a Windows Phone 9 due out this Fall ?

Zorachus said:
What do you all expect, or predict for the best smartphones of 2013 ? Not just sales wise, but your most anticipated release, or coolest features ?
I just bought my Note 2 last month, running on Straight Talk ATT, and I love this phone, amazing battery life, huge screen, very fast. To me the Note 2 is hands down the best phone of 2012 in my opinion.
- Samsung Galaxy S IV will be a big release, very curious the design Samsung goes with this phone ? Still removable battery, and external sd/card, or will they follow everyone, and move to a fix case ? And what will Tocuhwiz 6.0 be like compared to the current TW 5.0 ? It will be based off Jellybean 4.2, as Key Lime Pie is due to be announced until Google I/O in May, and released ?
- iPhone 5S/6 ? Will Apple do a major revamp with iOS7 like the rumors say ? Will they offer two sizes for once, a 4", and a larger 4.8" ? They have two different sizes for the iPad, so I could see Apple eventually offering two different szies of iPhones ?
- Nexus-Five for me is a very anticipated release. Hopefully not another LG made phone, would like to see HTC get back into it, or even Sony. And even bigger is to see what Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will be doing ?
- Galaxy Note 3 for me, is most likely my next phone. But curious what OS version it will be running ? I know the Galaxy S IV will be Jellybean 4.2 based with all new TW 6.0 But the Note series is typically a Fall release, and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will be out by then, so will the Note 3 be a Android 5.0 based OS ?
- Goorola X phone = The Google & Motorola companies finally teamed up together, creating some SuperPhone. Rumors say it will be a 5" screen, with the MAXX battery, in a thin case, running Android 5.0, released on call carriers at the same time, but also be sold on the Play Store. It will not be named a "Nexus" device, but supposedly very close to a Nexus type of phone, with a little bit of carrier bloatware included. Rumors point to it being released June/July.
- Windows Phone ? Is there a Windows Phone 9 due out this Fall ?
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design probably xperia z
pure features, definitely the gs4 and note 3
performance and smoothness probably the x phone

Like Zorachus, I'm really excited about the Note 3.
Fingers crossed it's running Key Lime Pie and continues with the good battery life of the 2.
I'll be keeping great interest in Samsung's phone lineup, but part of me would really like Nokia to release an android handset. It'd be good to see them back in their prime!!

I think it's Galaxy S4

I read full article about Samsung Galaxy S4. I think Samsung Galaxy S4 will be coolest phone for 2013.

AW: Future; Which will be coolest phone for 2013 ?
The s4 will be very good I think but im Not sure when its coming
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I think Sony Xperia Z will be best, beauty and water resistance.
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I'm hoping that the next Nexus phone will be but it'll probably be hamstrung like all the previous ones...

Good News Infinity Users -> Android 7.1 for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ To Roll Out Soon

Good News Infinity Users -> Android 7.1 for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ To Roll Out Soon
Samsung’s decision to ship the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with Android 7.0 left many confused. The latest version of Google’s mobile operating system at the flagship’s launch was Android 7.1. It made sense for the company to release its new handset with the latest version of Android but it didn’t do that.
Then again, it’s not like the Android 7.1 update adds any major new features that Galaxy S8 owners have missed out on. It brings new emoji, launcher actions for the Pixel launcher and other minor tweaks. The emoji and launcher updates don’t really matter to Galaxy S8 owners since Samsung uses its own versions of both on its handsets.
Nevertheless, the Android 7.1 update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ should be rolling out soon. Vodafone Australia has updated its website to reflect that the new firmware release has been submitted for review. This means that it’s in the final stage before roll out.
The carrier itself mentions that this is going to be a “Stability and Bug Fix” update so users shouldn’t expect much in the way of new features. With a major Australian carrier coming close to rolling out Android 7.1 for Galaxy S8, it’s only a matter of time before said update is released for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in other markets across the globe.
Source : SamMobile

Vodafone Australia does not bring the update out soon, but the roll out has already begun. *

The thing is , it won't give new features, or not that much.
The futur will be on Android O and how much time Samsung will take to push it on it S8

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8 will reportedly not get the new One UI

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8 will reportedly not get the new One UI
By Steven Parker @realsteveParker · Nov 8, 2018 07:16 EST 7
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Tom's Guide, who were present at the Samsung Developer Conference yesterday, asked a company representative if One UI, which is the replacement for the Samsung Experience, would make it onto the previous generation of Galaxy smartphones. The response to the website won't please many:
Disappointingly though, Samsung has confirmed to Tom's Guide that the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 will miss out on this new modernized and streamlined software experience.
Although the above statement isn't an official announcement from Samsung, as xdadevelopers reports, it does raise questions about how Samsung will be expected to support multiple versions of the Android Pie update which, although not officially confirmed yet, is set to arrive on those earlier devices as a second major update. It seems odd that Samsung would release Android 9.0 with Samsung Experience for the S8, S8+ and Note8 and then Android 9.0 with One UI for the S9, S9+ and Note9.
Although we have no doubt in the validity of this report, we do hope that the Samsung spokesperson was misinformed, and that One UI makes its way to Samsung's 2017 flagships along with Android Pie and a proper 'Dark mode'.
Source: Tom's Guide via xdadevelopers
SAMSUNGSAMSUNG EXPERIENCESAMSUNG ONE UIONE UIGALAXY S8GALAXY S8 PLUSGALAXY NOTE8GALAXY S9GALAXY S9 PLUSGALAXY NOTE9S8S8 PLUSNOTE8S9S9 PLUSNOTE9ANDROID 9.0ANDROID PIE
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Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8 will reportedly not get the new One UI
By Steven Parker @realsteveParker · Nov 8, 2018 07:16 EST 7
Image via Samsung
Tom's Guide, who were present at the Samsung Developer Conference yesterday, asked a company representative if One UI, which is the replacement for the Samsung Experience, would make it onto the previous generation of Galaxy smartphones. The response to the website won't please many:
Disappointingly though, Samsung has confirmed to Tom's Guide that the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 will miss out on this new modernized and streamlined software experience.
Although the above statement isn't an official announcement from Samsung, as xdadevelopers reports, it does raise questions about how Samsung will be expected to support multiple versions of the Android Pie update which, although not officially confirmed yet, is set to arrive on those earlier devices as a second major update. It seems odd that Samsung would release Android 9.0 with Samsung Experience for the S8, S8+ and Note8 and then Android 9.0 with One UI for the S9, S9+ and Note9.
Although we have no doubt in the validity of this report, we do hope that the Samsung spokesperson was misinformed, and that One UI makes its way to Samsung's 2017 flagships along with Android Pie and a proper 'Dark mode'.
Source: Tom's Guide via xdadevelopers
SAMSUNGSAMSUNG EXPERIENCESAMSUNG ONE UIONE UIGALAXY S8GALAXY S8 PLUSGALAXY NOTE8GALAXY S9GALAXY S9 PLUSGALAXY NOTE9S8S8 PLUSNOTE8S9S9 PLUSNOTE9ANDROID 9.0ANDROID PIE
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we already got options from new ui
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There is difference between whole new Ui and some options added...

maderos said:
There is difference between whole new Ui and some options added...
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but 2 old varients should get latest Android versions.
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Burot said:
Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8 will reportedly not get the new One UI
By Steven Parker @realsteveParker · Nov 8, 2018 07:16 EST 7
Image via Samsung
Tom's Guide, who were present at the Samsung Developer Conference yesterday, asked a company representative if One UI, which is the replacement for the Samsung Experience, would make it onto the previous generation of Galaxy smartphones. The response to the website won't please many:
Disappointingly though, Samsung has confirmed to Tom's Guide that the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 will miss out on this new modernized and streamlined software experience.
Although the above statement isn't an official announcement from Samsung, as xdadevelopers reports, it does raise questions about how Samsung will be expected to support multiple versions of the Android Pie update which, although not officially confirmed yet, is set to arrive on those earlier devices as a second major update. It seems odd that Samsung would release Android 9.0 with Samsung Experience for the S8, S8+ and Note8 and then Android 9.0 with One UI for the S9, S9+ and Note9.
Although we have no doubt in the validity of this report, we do hope that the Samsung spokesperson was misinformed, and that One UI makes its way to Samsung's 2017 flagships along with Android Pie and a proper 'Dark mode'.
Source: Tom's Guide via xdadevelopers
SAMSUNGSAMSUNG EXPERIENCESAMSUNG ONE UIONE UIGALAXY S8GALAXY S8 PLUSGALAXY NOTE8GALAXY S9GALAXY S9 PLUSGALAXY NOTE9S8S8 PLUSNOTE8S9S9 PLUSNOTE9ANDROID 9.0ANDROID PIE
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There is a chance of a s9 port?

As I always state in cases as such...There is no need just yet to sharpen pitch forks or light the torches Every time news like this comes out the community always gets bent out of shape..Goes nuts.And more
Until this is confirmed and true I wouldn't even really comment on this topic.
Same happened with "patched" root methods,That ended up being false,As well as other "true" reports...

If this is true. It just shows that Samsung took the same route as HTC, and taking a piss on their customers. They will loose in the long run on tactics like that.

S8 is definitely my last Samsung because of how it treats its last year's flag phones ...

S8 Confirmed Not Getting Android 10 (Q)

Bad news everyone samsung have just released there official update schedule for android 10 and the S8 is not on the list so it looks like samsung are still only doing 2 years of version updates. Which is sad I use an S8 as my work phone and an s10 plus as my daily will not be getting the s12 enless they change how long they support there devices for.
Just wanted to know people's thoughts on this and get a discussion going.
I have attached screenshots from the update schedule in my samsung members app on my S10.

Strange .. I believe J7 Prime from 2016 still getting Q, which is 3 years old. It already got Pie.
It came with Marshmallow.

Android 11 Update Timeline?

Hey Guys,
It's been a while since I last used a Samsung device, my last one being a Galaxy S3! Since then I've used Nexus and Pixel devices which get updates immediately, although I don't except Samsung to match the speed, I was just curious to hear from long time Samsung users to know how far has Samsung come to quickly rollout updates?
Thanks!

They've gotten much much better. I'm not sure if it's the same with unlocked versions but I get updates pretty quickly compared to how it used to be through my carrier.
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I would think a public beta would be coming pretty soon and full rollout for Android 11 by end of the year.
The Samsung Wearable app just received an update for OS R support.

Public Beta for OneUI 2.0 began on Oct 14th last year for select devices. Seems Samsung may be slightly ahead of the schedule they were on last year so I'm hoping we see a public beta for one ui 3.0 in the next 2-3 weeks. Beta will likely open up to S20 line first then the Note line. If you are on either S20 or Note 20 I would expect official stable release before the year is out. Likely sometime in the month of December.
I was on a Verizon branded note 10+ that time last year and got the Android 10 update towards the end of December.

AeroSatan said:
They've gotten much much better. I'm not sure if it's the same with unlocked versions but I get updates pretty quickly compared to how it used to be through my carrier.
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Great to hear! I remember on my S3 I used to get so frustrated with the amount of time Samsung used to take to rollout updates. I own the AT&T Note 20 Ultra, hopefully it won't be delayed for long

I want to say it was January until I got the update on my unlocked Note 10.

zedwards said:
I want to say it was January until I got the update on my unlocked Note 10.
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Was December 19 for mines... But I had the exynos variant.

Well, their testing Android 11 with OneUI 3.0 for the S20 series, no word yet on the Note 20 series

K0wneD said:
Great to hear! I remember on my S3 I used to get so frustrated with the amount of time Samsung used to take to rollout updates. I own the AT&T Note 20 Ultra, hopefully it won't be delayed for long
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Honestly back then it made a noticeable difference in feature sets. That's no longer the case TBH. Samsung runs a pretty refined software experience, and stock android is now kanging Samsung. Almost every feature Google introduces, Samsung has had for some time.