[Chuck Finley69]

my K1 seems to bring more frustration than joy. I thought I could adjust to the screen but my eyes aren't getting any better with age. That's not even the biggest annoyance though.

The speaker volume is just plain ridiculous. Just a bout any ambient noise keeps me from hearing phone calls and message notifications. I was showing my friends a skit from a Netflix stand-up and even at full volume we could barely hear it just 4 or 5 feet away. the microphone doesn't seem much better either. my wife is always telling me she can barely hear me on calls.

I really miss my Passport. oh if only.

looking at phones with wider screen in portrait mode, doesn't seem like a lot of options that won't cost a month's rent. the Asus Zenfone 6 seems promising though.

Definitely look at the mid-tier Android offerings. I know @conite mentions Android One with the Nokia line I believe. I'm curious if Android One is the same as what Google uses on it's proprietary hardware. Of course, by now everyone knows I like the XR and the new base 11 as mid-tier iOS models.

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[conite]

Definitely look at the mid-tier Android offerings. I know @conite mentions Android One with the Nokia line I believe. I'm curious if Android One is the same as what Google uses on it's proprietary hardware. Of course, by now everyone knows I like the XR and the new base 11 as mid-tier iOS models.

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Android One means all the software guts are the same as the Pixel, and updates don't require any added development from the respective OEMs.

[AhabSnake]

I thought you were smarter than that.

[Chuck Finley69]

Android One means all the software guts are the same as the Pixel, and updates don't require any added development from the respective OEMs.

I meant to reply back then and just saw thread.

Does this mean that Android One allows OEM, in essence, to operate like a clone of Google proprietary hardware, from a software perspective, if not really making any OS changes? Other than hardware necessary OS changes, does this mean end users like myself see a more consistent experience across those OEM devices running Android One unlike where I see licensed Android Flagship brands now?

[conite]

I meant to reply back then and just saw thread.

Does this mean that Android One allows OEM, in essence, to operate like a clone of Google proprietary hardware, from a software perspective, if not really making any OS changes? Other than hardware necessary OS changes, does this mean end users like myself see a more consistent experience across those OEM devices running Android One unlike where I see licensed Android Flagship brands now?

Android One is essentially stock Android without all of the extra stuff added by most OEMs.

The Pixel uses stock Android, with a "Pixel Launcher" instead of the stock Launcher - which is pretty close anyway.

[Thud Hardsmack]

I meant to reply back then and just saw thread.

Does this mean that Android One allows OEM, in essence, to operate like a clone of Google proprietary hardware, from a software perspective, if not really making any OS changes? Other than hardware necessary OS changes, does this mean end users like myself see a more consistent experience across those OEM devices running Android One unlike where I see licensed Android Flagship brands now?

Android One is base Android + Google Apps and the manufacturer can't alter it - no skins, no bloat. It'll update as often as the Pixel version of Android.

[Chuck Finley69]

Android One is essentially stock Android without all of the extra stuff added by most OEMs.

The Pixel uses stock Android, with a "Pixel Launcher" instead of the stock Launcher - which is pretty close anyway.

Android One is base Android + Google Apps and the manufacturer can't alter it - no skins, no bloat. It'll update as often as the Pixel version of Android.

I appreciate the replies since I do miss BBAndroid for many things and regular Android wasn’t standardized when I purchased non-BBAndroid LG flagship before the PRIV was released.

I’m searching now for a comprehensive list of Android One devices. Thanks again...

[conite]

I appreciate the replies since I do miss BBAndroid for many things and regular Android wasn’t standardized when I purchased non-BBAndroid LG flagship before the PRIV was released.

I’m searching now for a comprehensive list of Android One devices. Thanks again...

Nokia pretty much owns that segment at the moment.

[Thud Hardsmack]

I appreciate the replies since I do miss BBAndroid for many things and regular Android wasn’t standardized when I purchased non-BBAndroid LG flagship before the PRIV was released.

I’m searching now for a comprehensive list of Android One devices. Thanks again...

Give OnePlus a spin if you're not 100% decided - Oxygen OS is really good.

[howarmat]

yeah OxyOS is really a great variant/skin. Very minimal but does add lots of great features that are not near the bloat that sammy and others have

[babugaru1]

Make the transition smooth, carry both phones for few days, say 30. Then you will understand your preferences and decide which phone to pick up

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[chain13]

Hello , I'm debating whether to stay with BlackBerry, or go and purchase a galaxy s10 plus whay are your suggestions?

Go with S10. Better in every aspects. Plus get dex support is a more plus.

[BergerKing]

well i just got the Note 9 , and i installed the blackberry hub suite and I'm very pleased ......great phone though

Welcome to the Noteberhood! I've run mine hard just over a year and it's still very smooth. No major maintenance, one scheduled reboot a week, while I'm sleeping. Love the screen for watching media content.