The phone is closer to a computer than calculator. Imagine if after 2 years your computer stopped receiving updates and you were told to buy a new one.
I had a Note 3. I can't understand how you'd call the Note 4 recent. It's unfortunate to lose the updates but you can imagine how difficult it is to support so many iterations of hardware/software config because it all needs to be tested to satisfaction. Get a more modern Samsung and you'll feel the difference in performance - such a huge step up from my Note 3 to my S8+. Edge screen is nice for edge apps (quick dialer, calculator, etc.)
So in other words, camera. The software isn't anything special and couldn't support features the the Note 9 has. This idea that Google is pure and everything else is some clone is going to eventually work out about as well as it did for IBM attempting it with the PC. People eventually realized the whole 'purity' thing was a load of manure and brands offering better features and value won out.
Phone speakers all suck. The Note 9 thankfully isn't for people who think one set of tiny, shrill, crappy speakers is significantly better than another.
The phone is closer to a computer than calculator. Imagine if after 2 years your computer stopped receiving updates and you were told to buy a new one.
The Note 4 was released in 2014. You may have got it more recently, but that's not what they go by.
You don't have to get a new one, but you won't enjoy new features, that's all. Buy a new tv or car and you don't get new tech features from the following years either. You do if you're lucky but not entitled to them.
There's no new feature that any update would bring to the Note 4. There's no software it could magically run that it couldn't before. There's nothing it couldn't do before it magically could now, 4 years later.
Ironically, if it's like the Pixel, an update might even slow it down or break a feature like the way fast-charging was broken for many Pixel 1 and 2 users by the Pie update.
Google's own issue tracker still has people reporting the problem (ongoing since August) hasn't truly been fixed yet.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/112385921#comment311
Just doing a search of first generation pixel update to pie brings up a amazing list of reported problems. (Laggy, buggy, killed my pixel, latest update didn't fix, avoid updates on your Pixel etc etc...).
Now normally I wouldn't be one to harp on this, because I don't live and breathe by updates, when my phone is working just fine. I'm a big fan of if it's not broke... don't fix it. It's just that some pixel fans act like updating the pixel is always a guaranteed perfect experience. Gee, but it turns out one of the main selling points can actually be a minefield for users.
With all the other lacking features of the pixel and terrible design choices, the promise of 'updates instantly!' ought to be damn near perfect. It isn't by any stretch for many so once again... sorry. Not impressed.
I think you WAY missed the point. A security update might do something like brick your fast-charging. On a phone that updates are a main selling point of.
How long do you really think Google will care to fix every bug that happens to old generations of pixels? They aren't really doing such a bang up job of it currently.
Eventually, yes, it'll probably happen that Google won't really care that much about keeping your 4 year old Pixel up to date as they will progressing with newer models.
That's actually a pretty obvious and logical thing, (businesses care more about new product that makes them money, than they do supporting older products that cost them money) just it may be a bit of a bummer for the 'endless updates!' dream that may have been a selling point for you and others.
My computer; blu ray player; ... receive firmware updates after 4 years. I know the note 4 is older than 2 years; but it is just touching 4 years and no longer receives updates of any kind. Like i said you obviously believe that you should be buying a new computer every two years.
What innovative software features does the note 9 lack that would warrant picking the p3 over it?First I never said anything about purity of the software. The fact remain that there are innovative software features in the pixel that the note 9 lack. Yes the note 9 might see some of these features in the future and then again it might not.
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I understand you could care less about the speakers; but the speakers (for my usage) are actually important. Furthermore I understand that you love having the edge touch display; but I dislike them. You are welcome to your opinion and preference but don't pretend it is the best or even a good device for others.
Computer updates and phone updates are two different things. OS updates and security patches are more important on Android for example than on a PC. Mobile devices are more vulnerable now.I've had a computer since 1995, maybe 4 of them so I keep them a while. At no point have I ever wished for a new computer simply because of not getting updates. It's always because of older hardware running its course. Always.
OS updates and security patches are more important on Android for example than on a PC. Mobile devices are more vulnerable now.
Applications can easily exploit your information on your phone. There was one on Android at one time where it gave itself root access and did things in the background. While its not common on phones it does happen and most people keep a lot on their phone now.I'm curious about the vulnerabilities. What is happening out there? I don't actually follow the scene.
I guess it's a good thing Snapdragon Galaxies have locked boot loaders and can not be rooted easily. You need a security update every month because your phone is inherently insecure.Applications can easily exploit your information on your phone. There was one on Android at one time where it gave itself root access and did things in the background. While its not common on phones it does happen and most people keep a lot on their phone now.
Some manufacturers skip Google's monthly security updates and say that the phone has the latest OS. Every month on my Google phones Ive gotten an update that's a security update as well as a fix for a few bugs sometimes.
Locked bootloader has nothing to do with it. You get the updates weather you have the bootloader locked or unlocked. The Google phones all come standard with the bootloader locked. It can easily be unlocked but you lose all your data. After the Nexus 6 I never needed to unlock it to flash anything custom as everything ran fine without any tweaks. Besides apps don't get access to the bootloader when it's locked and it would be a foolish thing to let an app have this access in the first place unless you know what you're doing.I guess it's a good thing Snapdragon Galaxies have locked boot loaders and can not be rooted easily. You need a security update every month because your phone is inherently insecure.
Your attempt at conflagration with desktop computers is very ineffective, as was pointed out to you.I guess with this view of updates; you haven't updated your pc in 15 years. Anyway i'm tired of continuing this line. So your next post can be the last word and good luck with your pc that hasn't been updated in 15 years.
I guess it's a good thing Snapdragon Galaxies have locked boot loaders and can not be rooted easily. You need a security update every month because your phone is inherently insecure.
And they are?. The fact remain that there are innovative software features in the pixel that the note 9 lack.
Nothing. Nothing at all. And I own a Note 9 and a Pixel 3.And they are?
I know that. You know that. Any fool that can read a review knows that.Nothing. Nothing at all. And I own a Note 9 and a Pixel 3.
Plus there's a bunch of features that Samsung includes that aren't coming to a pixel any time soon.Nothing. Nothing at all. And I own a Note 9 and a Pixel 3.
And they are?
At least with apple you don't get that many QC issues but with the 3XL I noticed distortion on my bottom speaker
the ram management sucks which they are going to patch in December.
You P3 fans are almost as bad as the iPhone ones.the memory issue is well known. Google it.The only time I ever noticed the speaker distortion was during that YouTube video you posted of that guy playing the camera. Other than that, I haven't noticed it at all anywhere else. Hopefully it can be fixed with a software update, but if it can't be, it's not a big deal for me and I won't RMA or return it.
Can you show me where you read or heard this from? I did not know they had even acknowledged it.