Smartphone sales down 22 percent in Q2, the worst performance in a decade::North American sales are bad for everyone, except, miraculously, Google.

  • jballs@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    You mean removing a headphone jack, SD storage options, and removable batteries aren’t added value? I know they claim it makes your phone more waterproof, but I don’t wanna use my phone in the pool, I just wanna listen to some headphones without charging them.

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      9 months ago

      Personally it’s the expandable storage that stops me from ever wanting to upgrade again, I don’t care how much it has base I want the ability to swap it out and add more

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        9 months ago

        I miss the jack, and I can still replace a battery if need be (have the equipment and know-how) but no SD card slots is a real kick in the nuts. I’m keeping my n20U.

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      9 months ago

      The new Google 9 comes with 4 wheels so you can drive it without carrying it. We had to remove a bunch of features to fit the wheels and rc antenna, stuff like the phone capability, installing non-Google content, and anything that could prevent ads, Firefox is no longer something you can use, but it’s worth it for zoomy phone functionality.

      Also there’s a subscription fee now or you have to listen to ads before your call.

    • AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml
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      9 months ago

      I had a non-waterproof iPhone from 2009-2021 and never had an issue. I hate apple’s BS excuse to sell airpods.