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Old 08-07-17, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Doge
I thinking of returning my new S8 and getting another dead OS Windows Phone 10.
The Android apps are certainly more plentiful and more refined but the OS is so pasted together it is really hard to use. Most things take 2-3 times the swipes/touches. I have not tried iOS, but I expect it is similar. I keep waiting for Sailfish as I was an Meego user. But I've given up. I can't get no phone satisfaction.

Examples -
-Windows has one "home" screen - you swipe up and it spins to every icon. Swipe left and apps are alpha.
-Every windows phone icon is a widget. All resize.
-I have to hold the S8 to WiFi tether. I can keep my Windows phone in my bag or case and use it (from my laptop Windows 10).
-Windows 10 phone with dock does HDMI HD TV, or RDP with keyboard and can replace my laptop for some things.
-Paired with my car I can "Hey Cortana", so far "OK Google, or Hey Bixpy" is local to the phone.

/rant
I know how you feel. It's only a matter of time before my WP dies. Nothing out there for a direct replacement so I would have to get a bigger (and more capable) phone like a 950.
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