What phone are you using these days?

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 4:18 PM

I'm more than 2 years into using a Galaxy S7, which I've grown to hate. Our work phone refresh is every 3 years so I'm stuck with the thing until at least next August. I haven't decided if I'm staying with android (would likely get the Pixel 3 if getting a new phone right now) or switching to an iPhone for convenience (both computers I use a Macbook's). I love Android Auto (when it works), but Apple Carplay is alright. Carplay does not have the Libby app (audiobooks through the library) which is currently the main reason I can't/won't switch. If Carplay gets Libby before I am eligible to get a new phone I might suck it up and switch.

I'm assuming a lot of you old fogey's are still using flip-phones.

Iliketurtles Senior Member

8,507 posts 37 reps Joined Aug 2010

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 4:40 PM

I have the Galaxy Note 9 and love it.

wildcats20 In ROY I Trust!!

29,653 posts 76 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 4:50 PM

iPhone X. Had it about 4 months or so. So I’ve got awhile before I change it up.

Ironman92 Administrator

56,729 posts 168 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 5:00 PM

IPhone 8....had it for 6-7 months

Fab4Runner Tits McGee

6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 5:04 PM

Galaxy S8. I like it a lot. I've also started using a Loopy Case and I'm a big fan of that, too.

friendfromlowry Senior Member

7,778 posts 87 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 6:00 PM

Iphone X. I can't remember when I got it. I think it's been about 11 months.

FatHobbit Senior Member

9,058 posts 68 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 7:15 PM

Also galaxy s8. I'm not a fan of the edge but other than that I love the galaxy phones.

Con_Alma Senior Member

12,320 posts 31 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 6:13 AM

I don't carry a phone even to this day. My wife has an iphone...I think it's an 8 but I'm not really sure. It's the larger one...whatever that's called.

queencitybuckeye Senior Member

8,068 posts 121 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 7:06 AM

Galaxy J7

Zunardo Senior Member

815 posts 15 reps Joined Nov 2010

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 7:52 AM

posted by justincredible

I'm assuming a lot of you old fogey's are still using flip-phones.

I hate whippersnappers who stereotype seniors, lol

Actually, there's a reason for that stereotype. My first phone in 2008 was a Pantech flip phone and I wish I still had it. Greatest phone ever, very ergonomic. Just felt good. I could text pretty easily on, good readouts on the outside and the side. If it was smart I'd still have it today - screen would be a little small to read, though..

Current device is an iPhone 5, have had it four years, I think. Got a good deal on it, because the 6 was already out. Will probably upgrade any year now, Updated it only once, and I didn't like the changes they made, especially in the built-in Maps app, so I just ignore updates. Keep it simple, silly!

like_that 1st Team All-PWN

29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 8:15 AM

I have an iPhone 7 and I have been due for an upgrade.

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama

26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 8:41 AM

iPhone 6s. Don't need an upgrade yet. Plan to run it into the ground.

Automatik Senior Member

15,737 posts 99 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 9:13 AM

X since August. I'm pleased. The battery life has been stellar.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Thu, Nov 1, 2018 9:55 AM

posted by Automatik
X since August. I'm pleased. The battery life has been stellar.

Can you get more than a day out of a single charge? I can typically squeeze two days out of my S7 if I'm not on it a ton. It's one of the few things I actually like about it.

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama

26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 10:17 AM

As long as I can get a solid 18 hours out of a phone, I should be good. Goes on charger every night.

Automatik Senior Member

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Thu, Nov 1, 2018 10:36 AM

posted by justincredible
Can you get more than a day out of a single charge? I can typically squeeze two days out of my S7 if I'm not on it a ton. It's one of the few things I actually like about it.

Depends on usage. It's my work and personal phone so I'm on it constantly, lots of Google Maps and managing files with Drive. With minimal data usage, I could probably get a day or a little more.

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 10:50 AM

I guess part of the reason I can get more than a day out of mine is that I have it plugged in for running Android Auto on my commute to and from work, so it gets at least 40 minutes of extra juice each weekday.

j_crazy 7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,623 posts 30 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 11:14 AM

iPhone X and it's been about 5 months. Love the phone, it's really easy (plus i'm lazy) since our whole house is iOS.

gut Senior Member

18,369 posts 117 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 12:10 PM

My phone is about 4 years old. Just replaced the battery, and probably need a new back plate.

Still runs great because it's rooted and I flash updated software. It's a smaller phone (by today's standards), and I keep holding out for an even smaller phone that is a true "one-handed" size. Been thinking about the XZ Compact (only smaller phone with decent specs I've seen), but it's kind of ugly and I'm waiting for this 18:9 fad to die out.

But at this point, mainly I'm waiting for the 5G phones to come out before upgrading.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts 100 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 12:45 PM

Iphone 6s plus. It sucks but I like not paying for a new one. Haven't had anything other than an Iphone forever, so not sure I'd switch. At least I don't know what I'm missing. Will probably need to upgrade soon.

Heretic Son of the Sun

20,517 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 1, 2018 12:53 PM

posted by Iliketurtles
I have the Galaxy Note 9 and love it.

Same for me.

What phone are you using these days?

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