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

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[-] jballs@sh.itjust.works 62 points 10 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.

[-] dustyData@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago

No no no. Your phone might be waterproof, but we don't condone the usage of the phone near bodies of water. Intentional submersion of the phone voids the guarantee (actual language on the guarantee of a IP67 waterproof phone).

[-] tigerjerusalem@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I find hilarious* that they claim their phones is waterproof while shoving a water sensitive sticker that triggers with the small hint of humidity to deny warranty.

*infuriating

[-] asexualchangeling@lemmy.ml 12 points 10 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

[-] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 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.

[-] Mr_Magpie@lemmy.world 4 points 10 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.

[-] jballs@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Oooo does it have a foldable screen that no one asked for?

[-] AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 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.

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