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Should I wait for the iPhone 5 or buy an Android Phone now?

I have a 16 GB iphone 4 that I have had for about 1 years. I recently dropped and now have a couple of lines of dead pixels at the top of the screen. I really want a phone with a bigger screen .Will iPhone 5 have a bigger screen?I once found an android phone.not the Samsung Galaxy.but it have a so big screen.and i like it
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Should I wait for the iPhone 5 or buy this big screen Android Phone now?

I was wondering the same thing. I was hoping sprint would drop the iphone 5 by now but i went ahead and got the photon.
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Well if the screen size is all you are concerned with, go Android. But if you prefer better hardware, more functional software, better support, easier mods, and cheaper apps you need to definitely go with....wait.... Android there too.
Damn.
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TJBunch1228 said:
Well if the screen size is all you are concerned with, go Android. But if you prefer better hardware, more functional software, better support, easier mods, and cheaper apps you need to definitely go with....wait.... Android there too.
Damn.
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Yea plus you can take advantage of the hardware and software! Once ice cream sandwhich drops then iphones will be crushed!?!?

Android forever!

If you want something functional take an android, and yes there are loads of screen sizes to choose from, while devices by the fruit dont have much variation

Please buy an iPhone5. There's enough stupid questions in the Android forums as it is

johncmolyneux said:
Please buy an iPhone5. There's enough stupid questions in the Android forums as it is
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Sarcasmness .
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EmoBoiix3 said:
Sarcasmness .
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Not a real word...
-How cruel is the golden rule, when the lives we live are all golden plated-

If u want to be dominated by Big Brother, then get the iphonie...

i will make this simple for you... if you dont know much about computers or electronics, and dont care to. get an iphone. if are a huge techy guy, and plan on being a power user of your phone (somebody who treats it more like a computer and not a phone) then do yourself a favor and get a high end android phone - top of the line, cutting edge.
iphones are bland, for soccer moms, and people who love having AMAZING hardware, with no in depth user functionality.
IF YOU LIKE PLAYING ANGRY BIRDS... AND TEXTING... AND CHECKING EMAILS...AND THAT'S IT........ get an iphone.
if you are a boring, sad individual, who loves a socialist society and socialist phones and socialist phone carriers who force their socialism by saying "use this, it looks like this, just like everybody else" then get an iphone.
if you like iphones, maybe you can have xibit pimp your ride...
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With all the joking in this thread I think I should step in and be the serious one. I would not buy either phone for the next two weeks. The iPhone 5 announcement and also a Samnsung event with google are both scheduled for the next two weeks and if at all possible I would wait for these events. The Nexus Prime and the iPhone 5 will be cutting edge when they are released.

muerteman said:
With all the joking in this thread I think I should step in and be the serious one. I would not buy either phone for the next two weeks. The iPhone 5 announcement and also a Samnsung event with google are both scheduled for the next two weeks and if at all possible I would wait for these events. The Nexus Prime and the iPhone 5 will be cutting edge when they are released.
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They can kinda "fight it out" , yeah ?
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Not a real word...
-How cruel is the golden rule, when the lives we live are all golden plated-
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Exactly .
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EmoBoiix3 said:
Exactly .
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How bout sarcasmyness

carden12 said:
I have a 16 GB iphone 4 that I have had for about 1 years. I recently dropped and now have a couple of lines of dead pixels at the top of the screen. I really want a phone with a bigger screen .Will iPhone 5 have a bigger screen?I once found an android phone.not the Samsung Galaxy.but it have a so big screen.and i like it
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I would wait and get the iPhone 5. It'll be the best of the best.

You should sellout and buy a WP7 device.

I'm waiting for the iPhone 5. If it looks something like this mockup (check the video), i'm sold.

buy galaxy s2, it has a big screen

No.
Here's the video of the iPhone 5 mockup prototype. It looks sooo good IMO.

Gear VR

Anyone getting the Gear VR in early December? I see they released a time frame, 2 different options of goodies today. $199 for just the headset and $249 for headset, controller, unspecfied goodie.
Have you downloaded the mobile SDK and installed it on your phone yet? Have started developing games with unity yet?

I have every intention of getting this.

You can pre order on mobilefun for over a month now, but the price is higher then the one there saying. Don't even say if it includes the controller or the goodie.

VR Gear is one of the reasons I got Note 4 no Note Edge.
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VR Gear is one of the reasons I got Note 4 no Note Edge.
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You my friend took the words from my mouth

Keep me in the loop
Anyone know where and when you can buy the Gear VR - am I correct in assuming it doesn't require a data plan like a cellphone.

Samsung's site has a signup to get notified on release. This was the reason I got the Note 4. Not over any phone, but in general. Both my Nexus 5 and iPhone 5S were fine lol
It seems installing the SDK gets you to a "You need to update" screen that goes... nowhere.

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Samsung's site has a signup to get notified on release. This was the reason I got the Note 4. Not over any phone, but in general. Both my Nexus 5 and iPhone 5S were fine lol
It seems installing the SDK gets you to a "You need to update" screen that goes... nowhere.
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Head over to oculus and watch the oculus connect video (kinda long winded) but they talk about a update will be pushed for all carriers, possible directly from Samsung. Also there's a separate sign-up page besides the notifies page. It let's you sign up saying you will buy the Oculus Gear VR Inovator Edition, since it's actually not consumer grade technology. This will be the first release, kinda like the DK2,even though samsung is posting it like it's consumer grade. Oculus says different though. Saying it's more for enthusiasts and developers until it's more perfected. Like having a postioning tracker and such.

OK here's the link to a different registration then the one directly on samsung website. This is after you go to oculus website and then click the link. It says in the bottom that is only available for people that order the note 4 between 11-1-14 and march of next year. Wtf. My AT&T version was bought before November 1st but my T-Mobile was bought after November 1st. Wonder if they mean for something else, even though they have a astrick next to the drop down and next to text at bottom like they go together.
http://www.samsung.com/us/register/see-the-difference-samsung-gear-vr/

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Head over to oculus and watch the oculus connect video (kinda long winded) but they talk about a update will be pushed for all carriers, possible directly from Samsung. Also there's a separate sign-up page besides the notifies page. It let's you sign up saying you will buy the Oculus Gear VR Inovator Edition, since it's actually not consumer grade technology. This will be the first release, kinda like the DK2,even though samsung is posting it like it's consumer grade. Oculus says different though. Saying it's more for enthusiasts and developers until it's more perfected. Like having a postioning tracker and such.
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I have an Oculus developer account. I'm saying the update isn't available yet so all the apps do is tell you you need the update.
BTW the dates are for the "Black Friday starts now" promotion. It's a little weird to think they restricted headset orders to only those with purchases two weeks after release. The asterisk is for "required field"

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Look what I found. I knew there was more to this new update

sandman7793 said:
Look what I found. I knew there was more to this new update
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You should tell them over in FireKat because he is telling his users there is no point to the update.

twistedumbrella said:
You should tell them over in FireKat because he is telling his users there is no point to the update.
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Dang

sandman7793 said:
Dang
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It may have changed, but that was last I saw. I try not to venture into the ROMs too often unless someone mentions the kernels I make

Nope.he don't want rebase

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Nope.he don't want rebase
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I figured. Well at least he knows. At the end of the day, though, his ROM is his ROM and he'll spend more time telling you why he won't do something than it would take to copy over the files into the next build,

I'll probably get one from Best Buy, and not return it only if I'm still in love with it after a few weeks. The novelty of Google Cardboard wore off pretty quickly for me.

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I'll probably get one from Best Buy, and not return it only if I'm still in love with it after a few weeks. The novelty of Google Cardboard wore off pretty quickly for me.
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Well that's noble. If you want the headset but not the expense, try Durovis Dive. $60

Ordered mine yesterday should be here tomorrow. I start reading some mobile news sites today and it says that the VR is "only" working on the ATT note 4 as of now and you will have to wait for a carrier update on other providers for it to work with their Note 4's. WHAT KINDA CRAP IS THIS? I hate carriers and their branded roms. So now im going to have a paperweight till tmobile decides to send out an OTA update for it to work with my Note 4????
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-gear-vr-not-working-your-galaxy-note-4-heres-why

yzf750 said:
Ordered mine yesterday should be here tomorrow. I start reading some mobile news sites today and it says that the VR is "only" working on the ATT note 4 as of now and you will have to wait for a carrier update on other providers for it to work with their Note 4's. WHAT KINDA CRAP IS THIS? I hate carriers and their branded roms. So now im going to have a paperweight till tmobile decides to send out an OTA update for it to work with my Note 4????
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-gear-vr-not-working-your-galaxy-note-4-heres-why
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Not true. I know someone that has the vr on the note 4 on t mobile as we speak. Also you had vrsetupwizard since the update before NK4. I have gear all setup up and waiting for arrival.

Gear VR sealed the iPhone 6+ vs Note 4 conversation!

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Yesterday I was with the family and friends when suddenly the conversation got more interesting when a friend placed his brand new iPhone 6+ on the dining table.
So, as expected some guests mentioned how superior it was to many other phones including (dare to say) my trusty Note 4!!! :laugh:
I started laughing but let them talk all their nonsense.
Some asked about the "new" features of his new iphone 6+ and after a few minutes, he started praising about them, but quickly ran out of words.
Everybody was awed and impressed about the new iPhone 6+, taking turns to inspect the new device!
Now it was my turn to talk about the Note 4, so after what seemed like a good 20 minutes of me doing a quick demonstration of almost every cool feature of the Note 4, I managed to convince almost everybody about the Note 4 supremacy, but then I remembered that I had the Gear VR in my car's trunk so I said... "Ok everybody listen, I will close this stupid Apple vs Samsung argument, and I bet there will be no one here that will continue to believe such iPhone 6+ and Apple nonsense after you see and try this".
So I went to pick up the Gear VR, turned on the Chromecast enabled big screen TV, launched the Cast Screen feature on my Note 4, grabbed the Gear VR and popped in my Note 4 into it and started showing off how cool Virtual Reality on the Note 4 really is... Everybody started cheering, nervously laughing, and yelling "my turn, my turn" like a 10 year old waiting his turn to play on the WII.
Everybody started taking turns while others watched the action on the big screen tv!
They were mesmerized to say the least... Totally blown away of this technology, including the pro-Apple people of course!
And yes folks, that sealed the argument of which phone has is superior technology and feature set!
What a great night it was!!! :highfive:

Nice write up-appreciate the story , I'm still on the fence on buying the VR, as I'm just not exactly clear what is does :lol:
I read your review, but I'm confused, do I need a chromecast also (I don't have one), or is that only for TV output?
Also are their movies for the format or just gaming?

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Nice write up-appreciate the story , I'm still on the fence on buying the VR, as I'm just not exactly clear what is does :lol:
I read your review, but I'm confused, do I need a chromecast also (I don't have one), or is that only for TV output?
Also are their movies for the format or just gaming?
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Thanks Amd4Life!
No, the Chromecast argument was thrown in the conversation because I was showing off the supremacy of the Note 4 versus the iPhone 6+ in streaming live video to a Chromecast while doing Virtual Reality with the Gear VR.
Of course you don't need it at all. The Chromecast can be used to stream whatever is on the smartphone screen to the TV, and since the VR can only be seen by the wearer, this is a great solution for everyone on the room to see what's going on "in there".
I was initially not impressed with the Gear VR idea and was actually thrown off by the price of the Gear VR, but quite honestly (while expensive) it really takes gaming and multimedia to the next level.
The many video reviews and photos online simply does not make justice to what the Gear VR really is, not even words can describe it. You have to experience it to understand it and imagine the possibilities.
As geeky as it is, I truly believe this is the future of entertainment and everyone that have tried it, ends up loving it and wanting to get one.
Soon you will see it on your nearest Best Buy store, I don't know if they will have a demo unit, but really, you will not be disappointed.
Cheers!

I have a 6+ and got a used Note 4 for GF off Swappa, was immediately impressed with the screen, got a Gear VR last week, used it a bit, and just bought a used Note 4 for me too. The Gear VR is pretty impressive for what it costs.
A heads up, Verizon is selling refurb Note 4's for $489 with a full manufacturer's warranty (1 year) on their website, I used that to leverage my seller, since I wanted the Verizon model. Verizon's LTE phones are unlocked, so you can use them on GSM carriers as well as Verizon.

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I have a 6+ and got a used Note 4 for GF off Swappa, was immediately impressed with the screen, got a Gear VR last week, used it a bit, and just bought a used Note 4 for me too. The Gear VR is pretty impressive for what it costs.
A heads up, Verizon is selling refurb Note 4's for $489 with a full manufacturer's warranty (1 year) on their website, I used that to leverage my seller, since I wanted the Verizon model. Verizon's LTE phones are unlocked, so you can use them on GSM carriers as well as Verizon.
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Only issue is that verizon and at&t versions are bootlocked.

Absolutely love my VR. Bought it for movies and sooooo glad I did. It will play your mp4 movies with no problem. It will also play your home movies you make with your camera.
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5.1.1

When can we expect to start seeing roms for the note4 line?

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When can we expect to start seeming roms for the note4 line?
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Probably after the launch of the Note 5. Samsung are sneaky like that..

oh k, so a month or so, that's not too bad... i guess.
i've seen a lot of hate towards samsung for not giving the note4 line any update lovin'
hope you are right though.

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oh k, so a month or so, that's not too bad... i guess.
i've seen a lot of hate towards samsung for not giving the note4 line any update lovin'
hope you are right though.
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Tbf they deserve hate they completely messed the note 4 around with 5.0 with even the note 3 getting it before I'm sure, as well as the s5. Now I'm pretty sure the s6 and s5 have 5.1 lollipop and one of Samsungs most expensive phones the note 4 doesn't even have it yet even though it is plagued with issues, cough cough battery, lag, recent apps lag.
It's not exactly an acceptable way to treat your consumer base when like me we paid 650 pound out right for the phone.. Which is a hell of a lot of money I might add, I'm half tempted to just get the s6 if they're just going to screw the note 5 around like this
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When Samsung/your carrier announes its release. Otherwise, it's just endless guessing. This happens with every new update. Pointless speculation.

My old z2 is now with 5.1.1.
My last samsung phone, i am going to buy a one plus two or a moto x play/style.
Note 4, the 600+ usd phone that is abandoned.

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When Samsung/your carrier announes its release. Otherwise, it's just endless guessing. This happens with every new update. Pointless speculation.
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It's just a bit weird that the note 4 hasn't gotten the update yet, when the Note Edge has. Something fishy going on and I guess it's Samsung assuming people will switch to the Note 5 just to get 5.1.1.

This is my last Samsung phone too due to the update schedule too
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this is why i asked... friends z2 got the update too. @Toss3
ain't nobody switching to note 5, there is nothing there to move on to... other than 5.1.1
the phone looks, meh...
the 4 is still a great device,
hope it releases soon, so we can see some roms drop.

Based on this
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/06/01...p-update-to-galaxy-note-4-by-the-end-of-july/
We should see it by tomorrow .. even though Samsung is known for not holding its own words when it comes to updates

Stupid Samsung support probably waiting note 5 & S6 Edge + event
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/07/28/galaxy-unpacked-2015-date-set-for-august-13th-in-nyc/
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Maybe noone cares about what I'll say, but its my last Samsung phone. Come on, my last Note 2 was an epic telephone. This note 4 is dissapointing. And 5.0.1 is a failure. Battery drain, lags, etc. Even root and deleting some ****ty systeminstalled apps doesnt help him much... I think about the downgrading.
I hope the Snapdragon will get the update.

Yathani said:
Based on this
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/06/01...p-update-to-galaxy-note-4-by-the-end-of-july/
We should see it by tomorrow .. even though Samsung is known for not holding its own words when it comes to updates
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Sammobile isn't Samsung and it was just some insider info that could have changed after Samsung decided to launch the note 5 early. BTW BOG1 is damned smooth and the recent apps lag is almost completely gone. :good:

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Sammobile isn't Samsung and it was just some insider info that could have changed after Samsung decided to launch the note 5 early. BTW BOG1 is damned smooth and the recent apps lag is almost completely gone. :good:
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I tried it and didn't notice any difference. It was full of bloatware and carrier boot image.

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I tried it and didn't notice any difference. It was full of bloatware and carrier boot image.
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Try wanam's version with the correct modem+bootloader and googy-anas's kernel.

Some real drama queens around here. You know what is funny about updates? If they arrive quickly they are usually buggy and people complain OR they arrive slowly with minimal bugs and guess what? People complain.
Samsung has not given a proper date of when 5.1.1 will arrive, end of July was not an official statement at all.
I am on NEE POF2 5.0.1 on my N910F and it is running beautifully, no lag, battery is great even when using Download Booster with LTE & WiFi. The phone is stable.
My mother's month old S6 has just died and may require a motherboard replacement, same with her colleagues S6 Edge, both on 5.0.2, yet my Note 4 has been with me since launch with very usage and abuse and not yet failed me.
Blame Google, as even 5.1.1 doesn't fix most of the 5.0 Bugs, so I am guessing that Samsung is trying to patch everything up themselves.
We have not been abandoned.

I sold this phone, i'm with my z3 again, rocking 5.1.1, again 1.5 day battery life with 8 h sot.
Goodbye.

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I sold this phone, i'm with my z3 again, rocking 5.1.1, again 1.5 day battery life with 8 h sot.
Goodbye.
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I'm wondering why my note 4 battery life is atleast 3 days with normal use.

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I'm wondering why my note 4 battery life is atleast 3 days with normal use.
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Coz u use kk and have battery 10000mah
My batt whit 5hr 35m screen on,for some reason WiFi stay always ON :
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I'm on 5.0.1, wifi and mobile data are always on. High brightness all day and a bit lower when is night. I must be very lucky lol

Pebble Time Round

Anyone grabbing one?

I have mine pre-ordered with one day shipping. I wish it'd ship already.
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I have mine pre-ordered with one day shipping. I wish it'd ship already.
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Which one did you order? And I'm assuming you ordered it straight from Pebble? I'm interested in the brown leather/silver watch. I wish Best Buy had this option in store but it looks like they are only carrying the black/black. I'm kinda waiting for them to release so that I can see more hands-on and real world vids on YouTube and such about this watch. If It was $150 I wold have already pre-ordered, but at $250 I want to do a bit more research. They do have the 30-day return policy which is nice on Pebble.
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I ordered the same one. Even at $250 I didn't mind. Pebble smart watches suit me the most. I've tried a handful of smart watches and ways go back go my original pebble even though I think it's ugly. I just never liked the previous designs. I love the moto 360's look but am not a fan at all of Android wear. So when this was released it almost looked like pebble remade the moto 360 so I was sold.
What functionality/design are you looking for? If you're not sure it couldn't hurt to try a couple and return them after a week or so.
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That ring around the outer edge of the screen is not... screen right? It's just a fixed piece of ... material? Not e-Ink? Every single picture I see of the Pebble Time has it so I assume it doesn't change.

Just got my PTS a few days ago after paying $250 and waiting 6 months.. Are they going to be offering a free upgrade or something? Are they seriously asking for another $250 for this?

Mine finally came in and I like it very much. It is very sleek and I was astonished at how light it is compared to some of the other smartwatches I've used. For sake of comparison I've owned the OG Pebble, Samsung Gear S2 Classic and the Moto 360. I think the black design of the round is kind of ugly but the silver with the leather band is quite nice. Oh and the quick charging works very well so far, we'll see how it goes with time. I just charge it while I shower and I've yet to have an issue with battery life. Let me know if you guys want pictures or have questions ^_^

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Mine finally came in and I like it very much. It is very sleek and I was astonished at how light it is compared to some of the other smartwatches I've used. For sake of comparison I've owned the OG Pebble, Samsung Gear S2 Classic and the Moto 360. I think the black design of the round is kind of ugly but the silver with the leather band is quite nice. Oh and the quick charging works very well so far, we'll see how it goes with time. I just charge it while I shower and I've yet to have an issue with battery life. Let me know if you guys want pictures or have questions ^_^
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I'm still waiting for mine, so I'd love to see pics and reviews, and what apps work with it so far. I'm waiting for the small silver with silver band. So far no sign of it at all...
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Awesome! Mine it supposed to arrive Saturday. I can't wait already. This will be my first smartwatch. I did end up going with the sliver/nubuck band.

I have been using it for a little while now and I will tell you all what I found.
Design
I am a big fan of this watch I think it looks great. I also love the band, even though people knocked the included leather band, I found it extremely comfortable. It is easier to put on and feels far more comfortable than the included band for the Moto 360, OG Pebble, or even the Gear S2 Classic.
I think the main element that is drawing me to this watch is since it is so thin it is the most comfortable to wear throughout the day. It is easily the best looking of all the Pebbles (in my opinion). The only downside I see with the design is since it is so thin there is not as much room for the buttons. I find that I am pressing these buttons inadvertently throughout my day. All the sudden my Pebble will start the music on my phone randomly ( this happened only twice in one week). So that is one downside. The other is I feel like I have slightly big wrists so the smaller watch face size feels slightly out of place. Other than those two minor complaints, Pebble knocked it out of the park with this one.
Software
If you've used other Pebble Time iterations there isn't too much of a surprise here. It runs well, the animations are amazing, and I am a big fan of Timeline. It was every so slightly slow. coming from the lightning fast Gear S2 Classic I feel like I have to wait for the software to catch up. However, the Pebble's software is far more stable than the Gear. I had my Gear fail to respond to messages, update information and other annoyances during my time with it. I never had to worry about the Pebble not working.
I do wish that Pebble included a stock way to create text messages. At the moment you can only reply. So I use Pebble Dialer's third part app to alleviate this. It is not a perfect solution however.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well the voice features worked. I was worried it would never understand me, but is actually more accurate than my Gear S2 Classic. Not all the developers made round versions of their apps though, I will attach some pictures later of what apps are available. I do want to say that I never had a problem finding apps I wanted to use. All of the things I want on my smartwatch I had available to me. Hopefully more developers will update their apps to work with the Round.
Battery
I was a little disappointing in that the battery got neutered. What I was pleasantly surprised to learn though is how quickly it charges. I wear this watch every day and go to sleep with it. I run Morpheuz's sleep tracking all night when I wake up it usually has around 20-30% left. Not quite enough for another full day but I put the Pebble on the charger and shower. When I get out of the shower I am at 100%. So effectively, I am never worried about charging it. Now this means you will have to include your charger for long trips but this is not a big deal for me.
Conclusion
Overall, I find this watch extremely capable. I am sure you will all love it.
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alphabets said:
Awesome! Mine it supposed to arrive Saturday. I can't wait already. This will be my first smartwatch. I did end up going with the sliver/nubuck band.
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I hope you love it ^_^

Here are some pictures, let me know if you want to see anything else