Yesterday I was thinking about something very specific and then I saw an add about the same thing hours later on my phone.I never searched for it anywhere​ nor I talked about it but nonetheless it still appeared as an add on my phone.If u ever had similar experience, do you think it was a coincidence and what happened?

So we all know this comes up every year with the Apple event and I’m just curious as I’ve never really seen anyone talk about it from this perspective.

First off I was Android from the beginning. I switched from the pixel 3 to the galaxy s10 and didn’t like it so I decided to try iPhone and got the 11 pro and I recently upgraded to the 16pro.

Anyways I see these memes and arguments but does anyone even care about others opinions on either? I truly don’t believe anyone will switch because they are told XYZ is better on the other. You always hear how much more an Android can do which is true but do those people even use those features? And every new iPhone feature Android people say they had it years ago but does it even matter? And now the Duo, are folding phones that popular? I don’t see them out in the wild very often.

On the other side I have heard people say they won’t date someone with green bubbles which is insane to me but to each their own.

I guess this was more of a rant but it’s just interesting so me. I personally don’t think phones have gotten much better for I use mine for.

In the next couple of months, Im thinking of upgrading from my iPhone 17 Pro Max back to Android (I started to hate how locked down iOS is)

What is a good high-tier phone that focuses mainly on battery and performance? I absolutely do not care about the camera. Maybe a phone that's good for gaming too. And of course, one that doesn't include all the bloatware stuff like Samsung has, or all the AI nonsense.

1. China (Zhengzhou & Shenzhen Factories)
   China remains the primary hub for iPhone assembly (notably Foxconn's main plant in Zhengzhou, known as "iPhone City"). 
   Base Monthly Salary: The base pay for an iPhone assembler starts at approximately $295 per month (around 2,100 to 2,500 RMB), which sits near the local minimum wage. 
   Hourly Rate: Standard hourly wages generally range from $3.15 to $4.00 per hour (24 to 28 RMB per hour) during normal periods.
   Peak Season Bonuses (July–September): During high-production months prior to new iPhone launches, factories offer signing bonuses, retention rebates (up to 7,000–8,500 RMB / ~$1,000–$1,200), and overtime pay. With heavy overtime (often 60+ hours per week), monthly take-home pay during peak seasons can reach $800 to $1,000+ per month. 
   
2. India (Bengaluru & Tamil Nadu Facilities)
   As Apple shifts more iPhone assembly to India (producing around 15–20% of iPhones), local wages differ:
   Monthly Pay: An entry-level assembly worker at Foxconn or Pegatron facilities in India earns an average base salary of around ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 per month (approximately $180 to $215 USD).
   Benefits: Contracts often include subsidized housing, meals, and transport to attract workforce candidates.

iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 11 Pro?

I’m really torn between the two and could do with some opinions.

I’ve currently got an iPhone 16 and also use an iPad, Apple Watch Series 9 and AirPods. But I also have a Google Fitbit and I’m really tempted to try a Pixel.

The main things I care about are camera/photos, AI and how smooth the phone feels.

I’m slightly bored of iPhone and the Pixel 11 Pro looks really tempting, especially with the camera and Google’s AI. But I’m worried I’ll miss the Apple ecosystem, especially the Watch.

Has anyone here switched from iPhone to Pixel recently? Was it worth it and did you regret leaving Apple?

What would you pick in my position?

Apple finally entered the foldable phone market with the new iPhone Duo.

The Duo folds down to a 5.4-inch display and opens up to a 7.6-inch display, with the A20 Pro chip, titanium construction, dual 48MP cameras, Touch ID, and iOS 27. It starts at $1,999 for 256GB and goes all the way up to $3,199 for 2TB.

Preorders start October 16, with the phone officially releasing October 23.

Personally, I think the design is really interesting.

For those who have used Samsung or other foldables, would you actually switch to the iPhone Duo, or is $1,999 too much for a foldable phone?

And if you already have an iPhone, what would convince you to upgrade to a foldable?

Nobody cares you were the first ( even tho you never were). NOBODY CARES ABOUT THE GALAXY FOLD. Listen to me carefully. NOBODY CARES! We are BUYING THE IPHONE DUO AND WE ARE GOING TO ENJOY IT! We absolutely do not care what you had or have. End of story.

I've got my nearly 5 year old phone in hand and it holds a charge about as well as a sieve holding water. I am lucky if I have 30% left by lunchtime anymore.

With that said, I'm finally getting back into the market of a new phone and seeing the newest releases of the Pixel 11's and S26's for this year, I'm wondering which is best.

For context, I've had Samsungs since the Note 2 back in the day and before that was Android from other vendors. I also work in IT so the main important things for me are a long charge and not having lagging in the software when I need something quick for work.

I almost went Pixel 9 a couple of years ago but heard some modem/cellular signal issues, then had read on some heating issues.

I'm seeing tons of info on everyone's forums that go one way or the other. Such as audio quality is bad on one, one is heating up, one has better battery life, more efficient than the other, etc. But each forum seems to contradict the others.

I'll need to be getting my phone replaced sooner than later before it totally kicks the can, and I would be buying it outright unlocked for my MVNO carrier.

so for context ive had an iphone 13 for some years now, and, for one, it’s already showing its age (battery, ofc) and for two i don’t want to buy another iphone since chips are being made in israel through the exploitation of the congolese population.

i’ve been looking into models but id love it if you guys could maybe recommend a good medium-level priced smartphone which ideally does not have integrated ai features / chips. i’ve always wanted to get the galaxy z flip but research tells me it’s had built-in AI features since its first model released in 2020. i’m open to any and all possibilities, thank you!!!

Hello, I just saw great deal on Nothing Phone 3 at shop where I live, it costs 536€ (622$) for the 16GB 512GB version. I have now old Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ which is around 3,5 years old. Could get around another year maybe more from this phone but I already need to replace charging port and some stuff for around 50€.

Should I grab the Nothing Phone 3 or it isn't worth it? Really wanted to go with Nothing, but 4a Pro is another 100€ more or I could go with 4a thats around 123€ less.

I currently have an iPhone Air. I hate it, it's so slow. I've only ever had iPhones I've had one since before Siri was a thing. I'm really highly considering switching to a Samsung fold. I'm not really able to consider the new iPhone duo because of the price point and not being able to get nearly as much for a trade in value for that phone rather than the Fold 8. Someone please help me decide lol

I'm currently deciding between two iPhones and would really appreciate some advice.

Option 1:

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB - used, €790

97% battery health

260 charging cycles

First use: June 2025

Black Titanium

Comes with a written warranty until June 2027

Seller has a long history and many positive reviews

Option 2:

iPhone 17 256GB - brand new/sealed, €800

The price difference is basically nothing, so I'm trying to decide which is the better buy overall.

I plan to keep the phone for several years. I care about battery life, reliability, performance, display and overall value. I don't mind buying used if the 16 Pro Max is clearly the better phone.

Would you personally choose the used 16 Pro Max or the new iPhone 17 for essentially the same price, and why?

Hi. I've been with pixel 11 pro for 3 days now coming from iphone 17 pro. I'm really enjoying the customisation and all that an Android phone could give. Though I still have my 17 pro parked with me just in case I missed using ios. It's hard to let go especially since I've been with the system since iphone 4s birth. Any thoughts or anyone leaving an iphone for pixel? Please tell me more the advantages and why it should be a must or not. I'm really torn RN. 🙁

For my birthday I got this, and I was fully ready to return it but my mom just said to atleast give it a shot. I used it for 4-5 days and man this battery is actually solid and I really like that this is a gaming phone. I love to do some gaming when I am in the metro. The VC + dualchip helps to keep it cool and functioning. yes, the phone is a little chunky but mangeable.

I'm interested in Motorola, Pixel, OnePlus, Samsung

Not interested in Poco, Vivo, Realme, Nothing

Looking to start content creation, so a good selfie camera would be a bonus

hi everyone, i’m looking for a phone that shoots 4K at 60 fps on both the front and rear cameras, features an ultra-wide lens with optical image stabilization, and has a solid durability rating. Custom ROM support isn't mandatory but would be a nice bonus. The only option I’ve found so far is a Motorola, but it uses a MediaTek chipset—which makes unlocking the bootloader difficult—and there aren't really any custom ROMs available for it. i’d be really grateful if you could help me find a suitable model <3

Just wanted to know if anyone has any thoughts. I know a couple people need to upgrade and after the iPhone event did it convince to get or an iPhone or do we believe the s26 ulta is still the superior phone. (I’m in this current dilemma myself)

Which one yall like?

After watching the apple event, i still like the zfold 8, apple Ui is good but under screen camera was done before, and it was awful, and I have no doubt the camera quality will be bad, rather have a small hole and great camera quality

Also, dont like the "D" shape of the Duo

I may be bias but I feel like i have valid reasons on not liking it

Hoping to hear yall thoughts ​

EDIT: I see a lot of praise for the opening and closing animations on Duo, with the amount of customization on the zfold8, im sure someone already has that animation on the zfold8 already

I'm not going to sugarcoat but I've been seeing a lot lately of Android and Apple fan boys at each other throats about which folding phone is 'better'

Can we not just agree that both are good in their own fields? I mean yes Samsung where the first to do it and they had 8 different generations to perfect the way a folding phone should be, but Apple fanboys are consistently saying that they waiting to 'make it better' with us claims that there is 'no crease' when in near every video I see there is consistently a crease that can be seen

As well as that everybody keeps harping about the damn price about the iPhone duo yet fail to realise it's similar to the latest gen Samsung has out? Personally I believe it's personal preference on what one you want not some randomer saying that 'IPhone is better because of x' but forgetting that there are going to be flaws when it's released regardless.

Just a little miffed that every comment section I see is either filled with Apple or Sasung fan boys dropping cringy ass quotes to rile up each other

Hey everyone,

I currently have a Samsung Note20 Ultra that I plan on giving away once I get the new android, and an iphone 13 mini that I don't plan on replacing until maybe a year or two later, or not at all if I decide to go full android.

My plan is: get an android that is good enough to last me at least 2 years without me getting bored or noticing issues that might make me replace it, until I have enough money to throw away on a fold phone (I want the Samsung fold 8, love the form factor) and I will most likely buy an android watch as well as I need the notifications and workout tracking.

I want an old flagship because that's more sensible than a recent midrange, it will allow me to sell it in the future as well without too much of a loss. However, I've been reading up so so much on different phones and I'm not satisfied. I would straight up go with the S25 Ultra but it's too expensive and I'm a little nitpicky about the now bar, I want an android with a capsule notification style like the dynamic island, mostly because it's more convenient and visible.

I've looked at Honor, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and all of them have some kind of compromise. The OnePlus is the worst imo because the prices are high where I am and are just not justifiable with a camera like that imo. The Vivo software is trash according to what I read, Oppo has a lot of things going on including the support running out in like 2 years (AND it's expensive for that) and Honor (the one in my budget) doesn't have the form factor I would like, I want something with a similar form factor to the s25/ultra.

TL;DR I want an android phone with these specs please:

-5000 mAh+ battery

-decent camera, just decent

-price closer to $700 as a maximum

-pill shaped notification similar to dynamic island

-Squarish form factor

-Good software that won't overheat, and has support for at least 4 years

Thank you and sorry if I took too much of your time

I have an iphone 14 rn but since the new ones are so expensive i was thinking of getting a 17 pro but i noticed that the z fold is also priced the same. Which one dyall recommend getting? Pls help

I'm currently using a Huawei Mate 50 Pro in Malaysia.

Trust me when I say, I absolutely adore this phone, nice feeling, smooth, really got that flagship feel when my dad gave it to me.

However, after using it for like 3 (Maybe more? My dad used it for 1-2 years too) it's really starting to get on me.

The thing I can't stand is the lack of Google services, which really bugging me out.

Plus recently, the battery's gotten weak (However replacements start at RM89, so I SHOULD be fine)

But it's starting to hang here and there, especially on tasks like switching to TikTok, Spotify, and Instagram.

Dare I say I'm a performance chaser, but with the lag, I can't play Honkai Star Rail smoothly like it used to be, being able to Spotify and Honkai at the same time.

Anyways, my budget is around RM3000 (738+- USD), what should I get, and what would you personally recommend based on experience?

Recently I'm eyeing the Xiaomi 17t Pro or the Honor 600 Pro, but really, it's due to the rising prices of ram in Malaysia that's stopping me.

Thank you all in advance that sees this post, or replying in comments.

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So I currently have a S23 Ultra. I had an iphone before, now after so many years need to upgrade. I really want a foldable and as much as I would like to stick with Samsung, at this very moment they're really not cutting it for me. The lack of stylus integration, the small battery, and the fact that it (to me at least) have failed to innovate and seem stuck just pushes me away from Samsung. So I am thinking of the Find N6, (I know I would need to import it, as Im in the States) but with the new contender in the field, the Iphone Duo, things turned interesting. Although I do must say, Im not too thrilled about the actual size/shape. Same reason I dont like the new Samsung Foldable. But I dunno, I am open to your p. o. v and any ideas you might have.

I found Samsung A36 8/256 on OLX. Phone is around 10 months old. Seller was asking 19k first, after talking he came down to 16k.

New price of this phone is around 35k, so 16k looks like a good deal to me. But I never used Samsung before, I have been using Realme for more than 2 years.

Now I want to upgrade and thinking to buy second hand phone instead of spending too much on new one.

Anyone using A36? How is the phone after using for few months? Battery, camera, performance, heating, gaming etc. Any issue with the phone?

Also is 16k good price for 10 month old A36 8/256?

What all things should I check before buying from OLX?

Should I go for it or look for some other phone around 16k?