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[EmersonHart13]

I wish Vagina was that easy to access

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Ditch the fingerprint reader....replace it with an insecure face reader

 

[Mook]

Glad I dont have to worry about someone trying to snoop my phone while I sleep.

 

[Mook]

Still an odd choice considering (iirc) they showed it not being able to work with your eyes closed. Willing to bet they turn it back on with a patch.

 

[GTvert90]

Not being RCS compatible on Verizon is pretty irritating.

 

[Mook]

That's on Verizon, not the phone. The carriers have pretty much not given a shit about supporting it. So much so that Google is (supposedly) taking over the rollout.

Google can’t even get full RCS support for the Pixel 4

Support from Sprint, but not Verizon or T-Mobile

www.theverge.com

RCS has been a total clusterfuck and mishandled by all parties.

My 2XL does RCS on both Sprint and TMO... But that might because of FI... And even then it's not always reliable and it only works with two friends lol.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Cause it sucks and shouldn't even be considered. Plenty of better encrypted methods.

But then they can't easily spy on unknowing people.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

That's on Verizon, not the phone. The carriers have pretty much not given a shit about supporting it. So much so that Google is (supposedly) taking over the rollout.

Google can’t even get full RCS support for the Pixel 4

Support from Sprint, but not Verizon or T-Mobile

www.theverge.com

RCS has been a total clusterfuck and mishandled by all parties.

My 2XL does RCS on both Sprint and TMO... But that might because of FI... And even then it's not always reliable and it only works with two friends lol.

i'm confused.

 

[Mook]

About?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

i guess IDK what RCS is
i read the article.... I would assume if my pixel had it, it would be some mega awesome messaging app ?

 

[Mook]

It's googles (shitty) answer to imessage.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Ghey

 

[Marko]

I finally switched from Sprint to Verizon. With a Galaxy S10+

I can only voice command Android Auto for Apple Music to work in my car. Is that the only way for it to work?

 

[Marko]

I wish Vagina was that easy to access

It is if you have money

 

[Mook]

Just bought this. For 6 bucks, its worth trying.

Amazon.com: Pocket-Size Slim-Pro Stand by Amusent, Ultra Slim Portable Phone Stand, Foldable Kickstand, Sturdy, Adjustable, Multi-Angled, Compatible w/ iPhone, Smartphones & Tablets : Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Pocket-Size Slim-Pro Stand by Amusent, Ultra Slim Portable Phone Stand, Foldable Kickstand, Sturdy, Adjustable, Multi-Angled, Compatible w/ iPhone, Smartphones & Tablets : Cell Phones & Accessories

www.amazon.com

 

[Mook]

Still an odd choice considering (iirc) they showed it not being able to work with your eyes closed. Willing to bet they turn it back on with a patch.

Called it.

Google to update Pixel 4 face unlock with eye detection ‘in the coming months`

In the meanwhile, learn how to use the lockdown feature

www.theverge.com

 

[IDAFC21]

Just bought this. For 6 bucks, its worth trying.

Amazon.com: Pocket-Size Slim-Pro Stand by Amusent, Ultra Slim Portable Phone Stand, Foldable Kickstand, Sturdy, Adjustable, Multi-Angled, Compatible w/ iPhone, Smartphones & Tablets : Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Pocket-Size Slim-Pro Stand by Amusent, Ultra Slim Portable Phone Stand, Foldable Kickstand, Sturdy, Adjustable, Multi-Angled, Compatible w/ iPhone, Smartphones & Tablets : Cell Phones & Accessories

www.amazon.com

Well that's neat. Be sure to post an in depth review.

 

[Mook]

Kind of flimsy but does it's job and holds the phone secure... This will be great for when my Pixel 4 arrives.

 

[Mook]

So the Pixel 4 reviews are out and the verdict is....great phone ruined by the shit battery (especially on the normal Pixel). As I'm used this, I'm still excited for the phone to arrive. Also, apparently next to ZERO apps support face unlock but that should change come Nov 1, as all devs are required to support it or they cant update their apps....so I just have to go back to manually entering passwords for a handful of app....annoying, but not a deal breaker.

Its mind boggling that Google cant figure out how to do batter life correctly.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

LOLOL

2-4hrs SOT for pixel 4

My Nexus 6p has better battery life

I think that's on par with my Samsung Nexus....a phone from 2011....

Pixel 4 Battery Life…

Today is Pixel 4 review day around most tech parts of the internet and we won’t be joining in because, well, vacation. Our review will be up tomorrow or Wednesday, but I did want to point out something before we get there for those who may have a pre-order you’ve been nervous about. I wanted to...

www.droid-life.com

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

So the Pixel 4 reviews are out and the verdict is....great phone ruined by the shit battery (especially on the normal Pixel). As I'm used this, I'm still excited for the phone to arrive. Also, apparently next to ZERO apps support face unlock but that should change come Nov 1, as all devs are required to support it or they cant update their apps....so I just have to go back to manually entering passwords for a handful of app....annoying, but not a deal breaker.

Its mind boggling that Google cant figure out how to do batter life correctly.

That's a fucking deal breaker. Half assed all around.

 

[Mook]

The base pixels have always had horrid life...its not excuse for Google....but its not at all surprising.

I expect the XL do to 4-6 SOT like my Pixel 2 XL still does.

 

[Mook]

That's a fucking deal breaker. Half assed all around.

Whats a deal breaker? The face unlock? Thats a lazy dev problem, not a google problem. Devs have had access to the face unlock shit since Android 9.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Use your face to unlock!

*No apps currently supported....and we took your fingerprint reader. But keep buying our stuff!!!

 

[EmersonHart13]

Well not buying another Pixel at this point.