TTMA Your Cell Phone

[mill23]

I dropped my iPhone 4 on the kitchen floor tonight and shattered the back, so I'm thinking this is the end of what is, at this point, basically a can with a string attached to it compared to current phones. Anyway now I have to blow a ton of $$$ on some tiny electronic device and have no idea where to start. 

So, tell me: What cell phone do you have? Do you like it? What features are important these days?

[shopgirl24]

Oh man, I'm sorry. I just dropped my 4S last week and cracked the front screen. It's still responding but tweaking out randomly. I'm gonna try to file insurance on it shortly. I'd love to know what everyone else is working with too. DF keeps trying to get me to switch to droid but I've had an iPhone, albeit an outdated one, for 10 years.

[cnf2013]

I have a galaxy S6 edge. I had the S3 but H talked me into upgrading over the summer. Honestly, I prefer android because that's what I'm used too and find it more user friendly than H's iphone. I couldn't care less about features. I use a handful of apps, text, make phone calls, and take pictures of my dog and kid. That's really it. It does have a beauty setting in the camera that is basically instant photoshop and smooth out your skin, which is nice. And Android has a caps lock option, which apparently iPhone doesn't, which we found out when trying to connect our phones to my parent's WiFi this weekend. Their password is all random uppercase letters and H struggled putting it whereas I did not. Little things, I guess, lol.

[mill23]

Feb 16, 2016 21:49:15 GMT -5 shopgirl24 said:

Oh man, I'm sorry. I just dropped my 4S last week and cracked the front screen. It's still responding but tweaking out randomly. I'm gonna try to file insurance on it shortly. I'd love to know what everyone else is working with too. DF keeps trying to get me to switch to droid but I've had an iPhone, albeit an outdated one, for 10 years.

I've only had iPhones as well! Well, since smart phones were a thing anyway. My H also has an Android he is trying to get me to convert but I don't know if I can do it!

[mill23]

Feb 16, 2016 21:51:56 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I have a galaxy S6 edge. I had the S3 but H talked me into upgrading over the summer. Honestly, I prefer android because that's what I'm used too and find it more user friendly than H's iphone. I couldn't care less about features. I use a handful of apps, text, make phone calls, and take pictures of my dog and kid. That's really it. It does a beauty setting in the camera that is basically instant photos hope and smooth out your skin, which is nice. And Android has a caps lock option, which apparently iPhone doesn't, which we found out when trying to connect our phones to my parent's WiFi this weekend. Their password is all random uppercase letters and H struggled putting it whereas I did not. Little things, I guess, lol.

Do you use the edge screen thing? I've looked at that one and it is beautiful.

Oh, and iPhones have caps lock! Double tap on the shift arrow button. In case your H needs it again:)

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2016 21:53:48 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Feb 16, 2016 21:51:56 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I have a galaxy S6 edge. I had the S3 but H talked me into upgrading over the summer. Honestly, I prefer android because that's what I'm used too and find it more user friendly than H's iphone. I couldn't care less about features. I use a handful of apps, text, make phone calls, and take pictures of my dog and kid. That's really it. It does a beauty setting in the camera that is basically instant photos hope and smooth out your skin, which is nice. And Android has a caps lock option, which apparently iPhone doesn't, which we found out when trying to connect our phones to my parent's WiFi this weekend. Their password is all random uppercase letters and H struggled putting it whereas I did not. Little things, I guess, lol.

Do you use the edge screen thing? I've looked at that one and it is beautiful.

Oh, and iPhones have caps lock! Double tap on the shift arrow button. In case your H needs it again:)

Not really. I got the edge because it was the same price as the regular and looked cooler. The only edge feature I use is some people settings thing. You can add five people to the edge for quick access to calls and texts. It's basically modern speed dial.

[icaughtfire]

Feb 16, 2016 21:51:56 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I have a galaxy S6 edge. I had the S3 but H talked me into upgrading over the summer. Honestly, I prefer android because that's what I'm used too and find it more user friendly than H's iphone. I couldn't care less about features. I use a handful of apps, text, make phone calls, and take pictures of my dog and kid. That's really it. It does have a beauty setting in the camera that is basically instant photoshop and smooth out your skin, which is nice. And Android has a caps lock option, which apparently iPhone doesn't, which we found out when trying to connect our phones to my parent's WiFi this weekend. Their password is all random uppercase letters and H struggled putting it whereas I did not. Little things, I guess, lol.

You have to double click the caps button (it's an up pointing arrow above the 123 on the keyboard) and that's the caps lock. Click once & it turns the button's background white, double click & it's white background and underlined.

Iphone 4lyfe. Getting used to the size of my 6 Plus was weird at first, but now I couldn't do without it.

[shopgirl24]

Feb 16, 2016 21:52:05 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Feb 16, 2016 21:49:15 GMT -5 shopgirl24 said:

Oh man, I'm sorry. I just dropped my 4S last week and cracked the front screen. It's still responding but tweaking out randomly. I'm gonna try to file insurance on it shortly. I'd love to know what everyone else is working with too. DF keeps trying to get me to switch to droid but I've had an iPhone, albeit an outdated one, for 10 years.

I've only had iPhones as well! Well, since smart phones were a thing anyway. My H also has an Android he is trying to get me to convert but I don't know if I can do it!

I'm with you, I don't know if I can make the switch. I tried to use an android tablet and couldn't stand it. I got an iPad though a couple months ago and love it. Probably because it's the same platform as the iPhone and I'm so familiar with it.

[mill23]

Feb 16, 2016 21:56:12 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

Feb 16, 2016 21:51:56 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I have a galaxy S6 edge. I had the S3 but H talked me into upgrading over the summer. Honestly, I prefer android because that's what I'm used too and find it more user friendly than H's iphone. I couldn't care less about features. I use a handful of apps, text, make phone calls, and take pictures of my dog and kid. That's really it. It does have a beauty setting in the camera that is basically instant photoshop and smooth out your skin, which is nice. And Android has a caps lock option, which apparently iPhone doesn't, which we found out when trying to connect our phones to my parent's WiFi this weekend. Their password is all random uppercase letters and H struggled putting it whereas I did not. Little things, I guess, lol.

You have to double click the caps button (it's an up pointing arrow above the 123 on the keyboard) and that's the caps lock. Click once & it turns the button's background white, double click & it's white background and underlined.

Iphone 4lyfe. Getting used to the size of my 6 Plus was weird at first, but now I couldn't do without it.

Do you talk on the phone a lot? I find the size of H's phone only strange when I'm actually holding it to my ear. 

I'm wondering if I should wait for the 7 that's coming out this year but I'm scared it's going to be the size of a laptop.

[mill23]

I have an Apple laptop at work, ipad, ipod and iphone. Clearly I drank the Kool-aid. Though when H asks me what would change if my phone didn't fit with the group I can't really think of a good reason response.

[RajahMD]

Android all the way. I love being able to customize my phone. I found an awesome custom launcher that lets me change everything from the design of the home screen to the app icons.

I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S6. I've heard good things about the S7 and S7 Edge, but nothing's official yet. Since we're no longer on a two year contract, I may upgrade when the new one comes out.

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2016 22:01:04 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Feb 16, 2016 21:56:12 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

You have to double click the caps button (it's an up pointing arrow above the 123 on the keyboard) and that's the caps lock. Click once & it turns the button's background white, double click & it's white background and underlined.

Iphone 4lyfe. Getting used to the size of my 6 Plus was weird at first, but now I couldn't do without it.

Do you talk on the phone a lot? I find the size of H's phone only strange when I'm actually holding it to my ear. 

I'm wondering if I should wait for the 7 that's coming out this year but I'm scared it's going to be the size of a laptop.

Sometimes? It was a smidgen bigger than my S3 but it's honestly not any bigger than anything else on the market, really. Everything is kind of large again now.

[ohinvrtedworld]

I love the iPhone and will stick with Apple when I upgrade, which is hopefully soon. I have the 5C right now and am so ready to get a newer iPhone and get the touch ID and better Siri. I just like the interface and the app store having most everything you'll want.

[RajahMD]

I seriously can't say enough good things about Android. The possibilities are endless.

Also, I am currently obsessed with Samsung Pay. It even works with vending machines. It's now way easier to avoid the typical hospital food.

[mill23]

Feb 16, 2016 22:07:56 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

I seriously can't say enough good things about Android. The possibilities are endless.

Also, I am currently obsessed with Samsung Pay. It even works with vending machines. It's now way easier to avoid the typical hospital food.

I don't know what this is, but I assume it is not available in Canada anyway :[

[ironbaby]

I have a Samsung S5, and I love it. If it were to die, I'd get the Samsung Galaxy S6, no hesitations.

[icaughtfire]

Feb 16, 2016 22:01:04 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Feb 16, 2016 21:56:12 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

You have to double click the caps button (it's an up pointing arrow above the 123 on the keyboard) and that's the caps lock. Click once & it turns the button's background white, double click & it's white background and underlined.

Iphone 4lyfe. Getting used to the size of my 6 Plus was weird at first, but now I couldn't do without it.

Do you talk on the phone a lot? I find the size of H's phone only strange when I'm actually holding it to my ear. 

I'm wondering if I should wait for the 7 that's coming out this year but I'm scared it's going to be the size of a laptop.

I talk on it daily, the size doesn't bother me.

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2016 22:07:56 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

I seriously can't say enough good things about Android. The possibilities are endless.

Also, I am currently obsessed with Samsung Pay. It even works with vending machines. It's now way easier to avoid the typical hospital food.

I haven't set up Samsung pay yet, but H loves his apple pay.

[shopgirl24]

Feb 16, 2016 22:15:18 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:07:56 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

I seriously can't say enough good things about Android. The possibilities are endless.

Also, I am currently obsessed with Samsung Pay. It even works with vending machines. It's now way easier to avoid the typical hospital food.

I don't know what this is, but I assume it is not available in Canada anyway :[

It's like ApplePay. You upload your card number to the app and pay by bringing your phone or device near the reader at the merchant. Your information in encrypted so the vendor never actually gets your card number. Supposedly, though I'm still afraid to try it. I still write checks instead of using online Bill Pay.

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2016 22:20:28 GMT -5 shopgirl24 said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:15:18 GMT -5 mill23 said:

I don't know what this is, but I assume it is not available in Canada anyway :[

It's like ApplePay. You upload your card number to the app and pay by bringing your phone or device near the reader at the merchant. Your information in encrypted so the vendor never actually gets your card number. Supposedly, though I'm still afraid to try it. I still write checks instead of using online Bill Pay.

I know what it is, I just haven't bothered setting it up yet. I just can't seem to get on board with it yet. Plus I like not having a lock on my phone, which I would need if all.my cards were stored on it.

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2016 22:25:49 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:20:28 GMT -5 shopgirl24 said:

It's like ApplePay. You upload your card number to the app and pay by bringing your phone or device near the reader at the merchant. Your information in encrypted so the vendor never actually gets your card number. Supposedly, though I'm still afraid to try it. I still write checks instead of using online Bill Pay.

I know what it is, I just haven't bothered setting it up yet. I just can't seem to get on board with it yet. Plus I like not having a lock on my phone, which I would need if all.my cards were stored on it.

Never mind. Ignore me. You weren't talking to me. I should go to bed now.

[shopgirl24]

Feb 16, 2016 22:26:55 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:25:49 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I know what it is, I just haven't bothered setting it up yet. I just can't seem to get on board with it yet. Plus I like not having a lock on my phone, which I would need if all.my cards were stored on it.

Never mind. Ignore me. You weren't talking to me. I should go to bed now.

No worries ☺️

[littlelion]

I have a samsung galaxy Note 4. Never an iphone always android. The Notes are big but I got used to it. Dh has Note 5. Each phone just gets better and better in camera picture quality. What I really like about my phone is I can have more then one app open at a time. Ex if I'm online and need the calculator I can shrink it so its on top of the website.

Also we have netflix and hulu accts and watching shows or movies on my big screen phone is very easy. We only have 1 tv at home so I can go watch my own shows in other rooms when dh monopolizes the tv.

[kayladawn91]

I really like my iPhone 6. I have lots of friends and family who hated their iPhone and now swear by android but I've never had an issue. And I don't like the android operating system.

[notagoddess]

Feb 16, 2016 22:36:18 GMT -5 kayladawn91 said:

I really like my iPhone 6. I have lots of friends and family who hated their iPhone and now swear by android but I've never had an issue. And I don't like the android operating system.

+1 for iPhone 6. I love the camera and battery life the most, but there's so many other great features.

[wannabmama]

Feb 16, 2016 22:41:15 GMT -5 notagoddess said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:36:18 GMT -5 kayladawn91 said:

I really like my iPhone 6. I have lots of friends and family who hated their iPhone and now swear by android but I've never had an issue. And I don't like the android operating system.

+1 for iPhone 6. I love the camera and battery life the most, but there's so many other great features.

I want iPhone 6 badly...I have an iPhone 5? Something iPhone... But I'm iPhone for lyfe. I had older droids and hated them. Im sure I could get used to it but I just think iPhones work better overall (but I'm an apple whore, admittedly)

[icaughtfire]

I'll admit most androids have a better camera than iPhone. H has always had android & his camera takes much clearer pictures. He has a Note 5? Whatever the newest one is. I can't stand using his phone.

[kayladawn91]

Feb 16, 2016 22:41:15 GMT -5 notagoddess said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:36:18 GMT -5 kayladawn91 said:

I really like my iPhone 6. I have lots of friends and family who hated their iPhone and now swear by android but I've never had an issue. And I don't like the android operating system.

+1 for iPhone 6. I love the camera and battery life the most, but there's so many other great features.

See? My battery life stinks but the people at the Verizon store said its because of Tapatalk. I guess it sucks the battery.

[RajahMD]

Feb 16, 2016 22:18:14 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:07:56 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

I seriously can't say enough good things about Android. The possibilities are endless.

Also, I am currently obsessed with Samsung Pay. It even works with vending machines. It's now way easier to avoid the typical hospital food.

I haven't set up Samsung pay yet, but H loves his apple pay.

Do it now! Samsung is giving away wireless headphones if you add at least one card to the app.

[cnf2013]

Feb 17, 2016 7:12:09 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Feb 16, 2016 22:18:14 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

I haven't set up Samsung pay yet, but H loves his apple pay.

Do it now! Samsung is giving away wireless headphones if you add at least one card to the app.

Oh, maybe I'll get it set up then. I love my Bluetooth headphones and would love a backup pair