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Hey guys,
I'm seriously thinking about swiching to the Incredible S, but there are several things I'd like to find out.
How is the gps? I own a Galaxy S atm and the gps is the worst ever. I've never had any such problems with my HTC devices, therefor the switch.
The second question is a little tricky. I'm using Monster Beats By Dr. Dre Studio headphones and they come with a special cable for "iPhone and other music enabled phones". Well the guys at Samsung thought it was a good idea to change the standard wiring. So I have to use a standard cable without a microphone else it won't work. (Thanks Samsung! You're the best.)
How is the wiring in the Incredible S? Will I be able to use my headphones?
Thanks in advance,
DaanJordaan
Hi
You'll be pleased to know that both are as normal.
Sat Nat GPS wise is great, it gets a lock from cold start within 20 seconds, and seams to hold the signal well.
Headphones wise i've tried various pairs of standard, and a couple of bose and all work fine.
Hope this helps
Thanks for the quick reply.
Just thought of another question.
I really wan't to be able to put the phone down on the table, without it wobbling.
So is the backplate flat, or is the camera sticking out just a little bit? Couldn't make it out on a vid I saw on youtube. In the pictures it looks like it's flat though.
bob2k4 said:
Hi
You'll be pleased to know that both are as normal.
Sat Nat GPS wise is great, it gets a lock from cold start within 20 seconds, and seams to hold the signal well.
Headphones wise i've tried various pairs of standard, and a couple of bose and all work fine.
Hope this helps
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Agreed.
Sansung always garbage on the GPS.HTC did it best in all Android & WM drivers.
The wobbling is acceptable I'd say.. on my HD2 it was terrible..
DaanJordaan said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
Just thought of another question.
I really wan't to be able to put the phone down on the table, without it wobbling.
So is the backplate flat, or is the camera sticking out just a little bit? Couldn't make it out on a vid I saw on youtube. In the pictures it looks like it's flat though.
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Today we’re looking at the samDock
Click here to see the original review and you'll also find links to purchase.
The samDock is an adapter cable that let's you use Samsung's latest Android phones like the Note 2 with Apple's 30 pin connector to charge or play audio.
Main advantage: affordable, long length, works by simply plugging it in
Main concern: NONE
Unique features: You can use android devices on Apple docks!!!
I've personally wanted a product like this for years, but it just didn't exist. It seems so simple, there are adapters for everything why not one that adapts Apple's useless proprietary connector to work with the much more universal micro USB standard? The good news is that the wait is over, the bad news is that most people don't care at this point unfortunately. We've seen the wide scale adoption of Bluetooth and things like DLNA, Wifi Direct, and mirrorlink. That means that Apple's stranglehold on the accessory market gets weaker and weaker by the day. For a time, it was the law of the land that all of the coolest docking solutions were Apple exclusive. That's just where the money was, so that's where the effort went.
Nowadays wires are a nuisance and wireless is nearly standard. Bluetooth is everywhere and it's in everything. The great news for those of you that dropped your hard earned money on some sort of Apple capable dock is that this is an extremely affordable solution. If you need to use your Note 2 or most any other Galaxy device with an Apple 30 pin dock it's as simple as plugging this wire in. For some phones that's all it takes and you're done. Others will have to go into your settings and enable Audio Output Mode. You'll just check the box that says, "use external speakers when device is docked.” That's all it takes though. Docks big and small, portable or built in. You'll pass through high quality audio and you even retain the ability to charge your devices.
The cable itself is 24” long, 2 feet is long enough to do plenty without feeling tethered to a dock. It comes in black instead of the apple standard white which is a nice little touch of defiance. It worked with every dock that I tested as well as simply attaching it to an apple charging cable. It will work with the Galaxy S 3 and 4 as well as the Note 1 and 2.
Thank you again to CableJive for supplying their product for review.
Alternatives: none that I've seen
How much: 24.95 each at CableJive.com
Is it worth buying: For under thirty dollars, it's worth buying it to just throw it in your bag on the off chance that you find yourself at a friend's house and you need to arrange some last minute karaoke with an iPod alarm clock.
Click here to see some angles of the cable in a video slideshow
ENJOY YOUR GADGETS!
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Today we’re looking at the samDock
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Man, please take this as useful constructive advice. Ditch that music that seems to be your trademark.
It's awful and annoying. 10 seconds in on both of your videos and I'm rushing to close the window.
The product isn't getting seen if I'm closing the window because of the 'cute' music.
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man, please take this as useful constructive advice. Ditch that music that seems to be your trademark.
It's awful and annoying. 10 seconds in on both of your videos and i'm rushing to close the window.
The product isn't getting seen if i'm closing the window because of the 'cute' music.
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agreed! 100%!
Another point, people have invested a lot of money into Apple accessories and can take advantage of using it with android phone. But the whole beauty of apple gadgets was docking integration without any need for cables or devices laying on the side. This solution does work, but you kill the look of the setup by not being able to dock your smartphone.
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Man, please take this as useful constructive advice. Ditch that music that seems to be your trademark.
It's awful and annoying. 10 seconds in on both of your videos and I'm rushing to close the window.
The product isn't getting seen if I'm closing the window because of the 'cute' music.
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THIS!!!!!
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are you guys talking about the very start of every video? The opening with the choir type voices? That's from an everclear song.
Otherwise, for every product reviewed, I pick a song that has something to do with the product or it's name. It's just a fun little touch. So this is the samDOCK so the song is hickory dickory DOCK, which is a child's nursery rhyme. It's just a goofy little added touch and you can always mute and just look at the pictures if the music is bugging you. I was this close to doing a death metal cover of hickory dickory dock but I couldn't find a clear enough recording.
now that I think of it there were a bit of children's songs, they just fit really well. I reviewed a wireless charging dock the other day and I used the song, "I've got no strings" from Pinocchio. "I've got no strings, to hold me down" no wires, wireless charging, you get it. Just a fun little touch.
They aren't always kids songs.
Lol I really think everyone is giving you a hard time because that zip thing you reviewed was just stupid.
I mean really guys no one is forcing you to watch the slideshow, you can always mute and listen to whatever you want if you want to setethe pictures.
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I'm interested at this. Can you still use the remote on Bose sound dock to skip and control volumes?
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Not trying to give you a hard time by any means, it's honestly meant as constructive criticism! I am truthfully trying to be helpful, nothing else! You may not care though, and if what your doing is working for you then I suppose there's no need to change it. I just think your videos would be more professional without some of the music in them, that's all. I did watch many of your YouTube videos! Trying to help out because the more views the better for you. Like the NeatDesk Scanner, that song is just awful! Whether it goes with the product being reviewed or not, I find it very annoying. For the video showing the Otterbox Defender and Seidio Convert cases for the Note 2, I actually really like the song choice! That said though, I still think the video would appear more professional with out the song. Now for the Phillips Hue video, that's a great song choice!! No, not something that I would listen to in my car, but it's like elevator music, simple music with no lyrics. That is very fitting for your videos, and doesn't distract attention from the video whatsoever!! See, I'm not basing this off of what I like or want to hear, just telling you what I think comes off as being more professional. Of course, this is just my opinion. You may not even care what I think or what I have to say. I'm just trying to give you a viewer's perspective, that's all.
Now on to this product! This is something I really need!! My tool chest/box has a CD player and 2 6x9 speakers built in to it! This was one of the selling points to me, not the only one as this tool chest has many unique features not found in any other tool chest, but one of the selling points nonetheless. Coming out of a little slot in the top area of the tool chest/box once the lid has been opened, there is a cable that is tied in to the stereo system in the tool chest. It has an Apple connection on the end of it . Isn't that big of deal, as the CD player also has a 3.5 mm auxiliary jack on it, so I can just use that. I would like to be able to shut the little door that covers the CD player while I'm working though (also has a remote for it), and can't do that with an auxiliary cable sticking out. I do have a 4th Gen iPod Touch 32GB. The remote also allows me to skip songs when it's hooked up through the Apple cable, which is a very nice function!! Obviously the remote can't do anything with my phone, except adjust volume, when it's hooked up through the auxiliary cable. With this adapter/converter you posted here, it would give me the same functionality of my phone as I currently have with my iPod!!
Honestly, using my iPod in the tool chest is basically the only reason I haven't sold it yet! Getting this adapter would be awesome for me! Thank you for taking the time to make this review, and especially for sharing it with this community!! It's greatly appreciated!!
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Glad I dont own any Apple docks!
Well,
Got one today and I've now tried 3 docks and it works on none. I've flashed back to stock ROM in case it wasn't compatible with ProBAM.
Not having a bit of it. Money down the drain.
snapz54 said:
...So this is the samDOCK so the song is hickory dickory DOCK, which is a child's nursery rhyme. It's just a goofy little added touch...
the other day and I used the song, "I've got no strings" from Pinocchio. "I've got no strings, to hold me down" ...
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You had me cracking up reading your defense of your videos. I didn't watch it because I don't have a need of the product, and honestly I don't know why I clicked on your thread.... but I say be you, because there aren't enough of you in the world. You are trying to help people out, raise awareness of a product and putting work and effort into stylizing it a bit for peoples enjoyment. BE YOU BROTHER!! When people are hating your doing something right.
"...hi-ho the me-ri-o, that's the only life I know..."
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You had me cracking up reading your defense of your videos. I didn't watch it because I don't have a need of the product, and honestly I don't know why I clicked on your thread.... but I say be you, because there aren't enough of you in the world. You are trying to help people out, raise awareness of a product and putting work and effort into stylizing it a bit for peoples enjoyment. BE YOU BROTHER!! When people are hating your doing something right.
"...hi-ho the me-ri-o, that's the only life I know..."
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I appreciate the kind words, I'm going to keep it up and hopefully people that enjoy the info will keep reading.
harajyuks said:
You had me cracking up reading your defense of your videos. I didn't watch it because I don't have a need of the product, and honestly I don't know why I clicked on your thread.... but I say be you, because there aren't enough of you in the world. You are trying to help people out, raise awareness of a product and putting work and effort into stylizing it a bit for peoples enjoyment. BE YOU BROTHER!! When people are hating your doing something right.
"...hi-ho the me-ri-o, that's the only life I know..."
+1
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sent from my t-mo note 2
snapz54 said:
I appreciate the kind words, I'm going to keep it up and hopefully people that enjoy the info will keep reading.
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We gave feedback to hopefully help you improve the reception of your videos.
If you don't want the feedback or use it in anyway, don't expect fanfare and trumpets for future works.
But nah, listen to the guy that didn't bother to watch or even attempt to watch your work.
Best of luck amigo.
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We gave feedback to hopefully help you improve the reception of your videos.
If you don't want the feedback or use it in anyway, don't expect fanfare and trumpets for future works.
But nah, listen to the guy that didn't bother to watch or even attempt to watch your work.
Best of luck amigo.
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I like to pick out a song that hints to the product in a some way. I don't give hints in the description and sometimes it's harder to figure out why I'd choose a certain song. It's a little side game and people have contacted me saying that it makes them happy to figure it out. I could just find generic background music, but I'm trying to put in a bit more effort than that. Please mute it if it upsets you.
I've seen some adapters similar to this on ebay for cheap. Not sure if they'll allow data(music is the only thing I want) to pass through though. Anyone try one of the adaptors from ebay or similar? Less than $10, so they're super cheap, but even still I don't wanna through ANY money at them if they'll only charge...
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Hi
I'm thinking about creating something along the lines of Grace Digital GDI GSD8200 - in my option would be - (Bose sounddock => cablejive /samDock/ => iGRIP Universal Micro USB Charging Dock ) - mounted on the top of my Bose and use it for my Samsung Galaxy phone
My question is - if micro usb plug from samDock will work with the iGRIP charging dock ? (charging and sound signal) or any micro usb charging dock
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Or any charging docs ?
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Well, I have read lots threads regarding the problem that Iphone headsets are not working with other smartphones but most of the post are for android phones. I started this thread to get help specifically for Lumia users.
I reserched a lot about it and found the root cause of it. Its mainly coz of the different TRRS configuration of the pin out of apple headsets. some threads also says that apple uses different resistance for trigerring signals other controls like volume and prev/next track.
I have already bought a headset which compatible with Iphone,so I wish if somebody can guide me to manually construct an adapter which make this headset's mic and all the control or may be few control compatible to my Lumia 720.
your views and ideas are highly appreciated.. thanks in advance..
I can't help you building that adapter and I have never heard about an adapter for sale, but I have a question: how much it costs your headset? If it's "cheap" I think it's better buy a new one (compatible with galaxy sX like I did for example)
Yeah, the idea of somebody paying the Apple tax for something that doesn't work on industry standard devices is... weird. Can you just return the iPhone headset? Every other single-plug 3.5mm headset-supporting device (Lumias included) uses the standard interface; iThings are the only devices that don't.
I m using sound magic E10M, its not very costly, I paid around $40 for it. I also thought of returning it but the sound quality is really good and I dont think I will find such a sound quality for a decent price like this.... so I was trying if I could get the full benefit from this headset.. n also I wanna find an ultimate solution for people facing this problem.
Ok so from the first time I tried a Samsung Gear VR in Best Buy about 6 months ago I was amazed at what can be experienced with such technology. Of course I don't have a phone that's compatible with the Gear VR, so I bought a VR Headset that would accept my G4. If you look for VR Headsets you'll find a lot of different information and opinions. One thing I have read a lot of people discussing is FoV (Field of View, Field of Vision). People seem to prefer larger FoV headsets, at least in general that seems to be the consensus from what I've read. Now the headset I purchased was the Shinecon VR headset because it allows you to focus the image rather than it being fixed. I need to wear reading glasses to read anything clearly about 1 to 2 feet away from me and without being able to focus I cannot see the images clearly. That was one very cool thing is that the Gear VR has focus rings so that was clear when I tried it out. I had purchased some cardboard V1 units and they were blurry for me, and I bought the ViewMaster VR Glasses and they were also blurry, as they had no way to focus them. I really enjoy my Shinecon VR headset but I was wondering how it compared to other headsets and especially the Gear VR that I had tried a while back. Recently I installed new Samsung S7 model phones and the new Gear VR in a Sprint store and got to try it again. I was SHOCKED at how strong the screen door effect was on the Gear VR. I realized something. I order to gain a better FOV, the resolution must be sacrified because they are just zooming into the screen more, and therefore the SDE (Screen Door Effect) becomes more dominant.
To illustrate this, I scanned different QR codes for different headsets and you will see that for the ones that are really higher end VR Headsets, the resolution is sacrified in order to gain a greater FOV. This isn't really any secret, and you can find it causually mentioned in some other forums, like the Google Cardboard forum on Reddit, but it seemed elusive to me at first. So for anyone wanting more info on this I thought I'd post this. I would imagine that phones with 5 to 6 inch 4K screens would be much more suitable for these higher FoV headsets. As for now, I'm VERY pleased with my Shinecon VR, although I have a BoboVR Z3 coming on Monday. The SDE is 10x more dominant on the Samsung Gear VR than on my Shinecon headset. Ultimately this is a matter of preference as to how much this influences someone's choice of headset, but what is constant is that higher FoV is acheived at the sacrifice of resolution. Hope this helps anyone understand some of these VR Headset attributes!
See attached screenshots!! :good:
I have a HooToo 3D VR headset coming in the mail tomorrow, I will let you know how it works for people that are thinking of getting into VR with their G4. Apparently you can buy a controller with it but I didn't bother with that, if it does have an opening for a otg cable I will make sure to mention that.
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Yeah these VR Headsets are great but who's really going to use them?
WAIDroid said:
Yeah these VR Headsets are great but who's really going to use them?
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Movies and possibly games but it's the new fad to hit.....just life 3D which I don't ever use on my tv lol but it could be used to look at documents on plane that may be confidential for instance
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So I finally got it in the mail and the HooToo VR headset is pretty good but the site says it doesn't support the dimensions of the LG G4 and Nexus 6P which a crock as mine fits perfectly, the headphone jack can't really be plugged in due it being a bit more off to the one side but blutooth headphones is pretty much your best bet but I will be trying a different method in a little bit to remedy this problem other than that this an extremely comfortable VR headset.
Edit: so after use for half hour watching a show, I found the LG G4 gets extremely hot and battery drain is massive, but upon further research, this is pretty much any phone with any VR headset, due to the fact that all the sensors running and the processing power needed to do two screens of the same thing at the same time, if you can find a way to keep it much cooler then your good and golden, for both battery life and performance.
I have a shinecon vr but the magnet will not hold the flap shut. Has anyone else had this problem?
Hello,
I am facing a problem with my buds pro, whenever Ambient mode or ANC is activated there is a weird hissing /static noise on my left earbud. I updated to the lastet firmware and reset the buds but still the same issue.
Does anyone have the same problem?
Sorry. Mine don't do that. Since you already reset the buds, not sure what else you could try.
My right bud pro has this issue.
I reread your Q and checked out this new Buds product.
Could be hardware or firmware. Took Samsung 1.5 years to finally get the SSC algorithm/ firmware right with Buds+ so don't hold your breath.
I'm still comparing the two but if audio quality is the same I go with the Buds+.
ANC is lot harder to implement and can degrade the sound quality.
These are sealed so background noise usually isn't a deal breaker.
So far I'm still leaning towards the Buds+
I want a definite HQ audio upgrade more than ANC.
Goofy Samsung... is good at dropping the ball.
Just to update you guys, after endless calls with samsung support France ( where I live). I ended up returning the unit and getting a new one, the new ones don't have any issue right out of the box.
The store told me that it was not uncommon so I guesss it's a hardware problem.
Thank you all for your replies!
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Just to update you guys, after endless calls with samsung support France ( where I live). I ended up returning the unit and getting a new one, the new ones don't have any issue right out of the box.
The store told me that it was not uncommon so I guesss it's a hardware problem.
Thank you all for your replies!
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Yay!
Samsung Tech Support sucks, trying to use it is believing. They won't cross ship either; they need the return before they send out the new ones.
Did you get lucky? If so it's a sure sign of a known defect. Either way, well done
Remember to update their firmware if updates are available...
Do you have the Buds+?
Have far does the bass extend on the Pro's?
Cutoff for the Buds+ is 27hz, at 35hz it's strong.
Cutoff for the Buds is 30hz; low bass is noticeably weaker and more distorted than the +'s.
Anyone who has a pair of the Buds+ and the Buds Pro please post your opinion of your listening experience between the two.
AyoubK said:
Hello,
I am facing a problem with my buds pro, whenever Ambient mode or ANC is activated there is a weird hissing /static noise on my left earbud. I updated to the lastet firmware and reset the buds but still the same issue.
Does anyone have the same problem?
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My buds pro is the same problem, a static noise on left side after update... I bought in Brazil. Did someone already solve it?
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My buds pro is the same problem, a static noise on left side after update... I bought in Brazil. Did someone already solve it?
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If it happened after a firmware flash it is either a bad flash or bad firmware.
The former is more likely if only a few are doing it. There's no way to recover from a bad flash that I'm aware off short of sending them in for repair. The next update may undo a bad flash if it's a complete copy of the firmware. Not sure.
Be very careful when doing a Buds firmware flash. I've done over a half a dozen with no issue but it only takes one bad flash.
I faced the same issue with my buds pro, the static noise seemed to be annoying.. But suddenly it started working fine, I still didn't figure out what the problem was.. Hoping it doesn't happen again..
Are these Galaxy buds Pro really very good?
I have been trying to search everywhere after this site put them at their most recommended number one in a specific price range https://buy.guru/best-wireless-earphones-for-15000/
any user opinions would be helpful ,especially if compared to Apple Airpods as it would help me ascertain if i should buy them or not.
Cheers!
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Are these Galaxy buds Pro really very good?
I have been trying to search everywhere after this site put them at their most recommended number one in a specific price range https://buy.guru/best-wireless-earphones-for-15000/
any user opinions would be helpful ,especially if compared to Apple Airpods as it would help me ascertain if i should buy them or not.
Cheers!
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You have a Samsung device? If so it's a no brainer to go with one of the Buds.
Because all the Buds use the Samsung proprietary codec SSC they should blow Airpods away on a Samsung I would think.
The Buds are designed for Samsung and interface seamlessly.
The Buds+ never fall out, which is what I use.
I'm hesitant to go to the Pro's because of possible fit issues and the +'s have a very long battery life.
For music listening Poweramp's equalizer dials them in well. If you have an extensive music database Poweramp is well worth it. Requires a lot of setup but is completely able to be backed up 100% as long as the music database is intact.
Yes i have a Samsung S20 and a Apple XS Max too.
So need to use the earphones with both the devices. Have been trying to get a demo from someone who owns them, but all attempts thusfar have been futile.
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You have a Samsung device? If so it's a no brainer to go with one of the Buds.
Because all the Buds use the Samsung proprietary codec SSC they should blow Airpods away on a Samsung I would think.
The Buds are designed for Samsung and interface seamlessly.
The Buds+ never fall out, which is what I use.
I'm hesitant to go to the Pro's because of possible fit issues and the +'s have a very long battery life.
For music listening Poweramp's equalizer dials them in well. If you have an extensive music database Poweramp is well worth it. Requires a lot of setup but is completely able to be backed up 100% as long as the music database is intact.
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Yes i have a Samsung S20 and a Apple XS Max too.
So need to use the earphones with both the devices. Have been trying to get a demo from someone who owns them, but all attempts thusfar have been futile.
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If you use the Samsung a lot get the Buds+ if you want a sealed bud. The Buds+ support all the lame codecs that Apple has got but the interface will almost certainly suffer.
The Buds are integrated for Samsung's; if there's no Wearables Manager for Apples there will be loss of functionality when using on with Apple.
May work ok for basic calls, no clue though.
Sorry, I'm not an Apple guy... strictly PC and Android.
How wonderful are these Galaxy buds Pro?
I've been looking everywhere, but because this site ranked them as the most helpful user review in a particular price range and compared them to Apple Airpods, any user reviews would be extremely helpful in deciding whether or not I should purchase them.
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How wonderful are these Galaxy buds Pro?
I've been looking everywhere, but because this site ranked them as the most helpful user review in a particular price range and compared them to Apple Airpods, any user reviews would be extremely helpful in deciding whether or not I should purchase them.
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I never tried the Pro. I like the sealed, compact Buds+. They don't fall out. 11 hour run time.
Airpods don't support LDAC or SSC codecs so you're stuck with SBC. They're bulky and look goofy. A poor choice for a Samsung phone.
Is there a way to connect fake Samsung buds pro? I know that if they are not original, it does not work with the app, but is there any way to hack the app or do something with the headphones? Perhaps by modifying the headphones they become compatible, either by software or hardware. I ask if it is possible.